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20th Century Guitar Music

Cecilio Perera
Classical & Flamenco Guitar · 27 tracks · VG1020

Cecilio Perera plays four cornerstones of twentieth-century guitar: Walton's Five Bagatelles, Brouwer's Nuevos Estudios, Britten's Nocturnal, and the Ginastera Sonata.

William Walton: Five Bagatelles
  1. 01 Allegro assai  
  2. 02 Lento sognando  
  3. 03 Alla Cubana  
  4. 04 Lento  
  5. 05 Presto con slancio  
Leo Brouwer: Nuevos Estudios Sencillos
  1. 06 Omaggio a Debussy  
  2. 07 Omaggio a Mangoré  
  3. 08 Omaggio a Caturla  
  4. 09 Omaggio a Prokofiev  
  5. 10 Omaggio a Tárrega  
  6. 11 Omaggio a Sor  
  7. 12 Omaggio a Piazzolla  
  8. 13 Omaggio a Villa-Lobos  
  9. 14 Omaggio a Szymanowski  
  10. 15 Omaggio a Stravinsky  
Benjamin Britten: Nocturnal after John Dowland, Op. 70
  1. 16 Musingly  
  2. 17 Very Agitated  
  3. 18 Restless  
  4. 19 Uneasy  
  5. 20 March-Like  
  6. 21 Dreaming  
  7. 22 Gently Rocking  
  8. 23 Passacaglia / Theme  
Alberto Ginastera: Sonata Op. 47
  1. 24 Esordio  
  2. 25 Scherzo  
  3. 26 Canto  
  4. 27 Finale  
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"I greatly admire the expressive virtuoso Cecilio Perera. He shows great sensitivity to different styles, an impeccable technique, and best of all a profound sincerity that never fails him. I wish this young artist much continued success and the wonderful future that surely be his." - Eliot Fisk

Cecilio Perera is an internationally acclaimed guitarist celebrated for his exceptional musicality, expressiveness, and versatility. His repertoire spans genres from medieval and renaissance to contemporary and Latin American folklore. Cecilio has performed in iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Festspielhaus in Salzburg, and Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. His collaborations with world-class orchestras, including the Salzburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba, highlight his ability to connect diverse audiences with his artistry.

As an educator and recording artist, Cecilio teaches at the Mozarteum University of Salzburg and the School of Music in Freilassing, Germany. His recordings, including Guitar Music of Mexico and XX Century Music, blend tradition with innovation. He has premiered works by esteemed composers like Leo Brouwer and Clarice Assad, while sharing stages with renowned musicians across genres. Cecilio's achievements include the Golden Guitar award in Italy and Mexico's National Award of Youth in Arts, reflecting his dedication to the art of the guitar.