Steve Lin & Joseph Williams | Eliot Fisk Guitar Series Vol. 1
Eliot Fisk Guitar Series Vol. 1
- Tonadilla
- Tango
- Guajira
- Sonata K.96 Allegrissimo [arr. E. Fisk]
- Prelude
- Air
- Plainte
- Comme une Gigue
- Theme
- No. 1 Allegro Energico
- No. 27 Aria
- No. 7 Presto
- No. 49 Feroce
- No. 32 Burlesco
- Prelude
- Fugue
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Polonesa
- No. 18 El sueno de la razon produce monstruos
- Scherzo-vals
- Orange
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Emilio Pujol: Trois Morceaux Espagnols
- Tonadilla
- Tango
- Guajira
- Sonata K.96 Allegrissimo [arr. E. Fisk]
- Prelude
- Air
- Plainte
- Comme une Gigue
- Theme
- No. 1 Allegro Energico
- No. 27 Aria
- No. 7 Presto
- No. 49 Feroce
- No. 32 Burlesco
- Prelude
- Fugue
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Polonesa
- No. 18 El sueno de la razon produce monstruos
- Scherzo-vals Joseph Williams II
- Orange
Domenico Scarlatti
Frank Martin: Quatre Pieces Breves
George Rochberg: from Caprice Variations [arr. E. Fisk]
Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E flat, BWV 998
Dionisio Aguado: Rondo Brillante Op. 2 No.1
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: from Caprichos de Goya
Miguel Llobet
Prize winners of the Boston GuitarFest 2006 Competition Steve Lin & Joseph Williams II.
Tracks 1-14: Joseph Williams II
Tracks 15-21: Steve Lin
Track 22: Steve Lin & Joseph Williams II
Steve Lin is an acclaimed classical guitarist who has performed extensively across the United States, Italy, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine as “a confident player with a powerful sound” and by virtuoso Eliot Fisk for his “innate and uncommon elegance,” Steve has won top prizes at the Boston GuitarFest Competition and the East Carolina University Guitar Competition. He has appeared at prestigious events such as the Mérida Yucatán Guitar Festival, Yale Guitar Extravaganza, and ChitarraImperia Festival. A recording artist with VGo Recordings, Steve has released two albums: Eliot Fisk Series Vol. 1, described as “innovative and exciting” by Minor 7th Acoustic Guitar Music Reviews, and Imagen, a showcase of Latin American compositions by Agustín Barrios and Antonio Lauro, hailed as “brilliant” and “virtuosic” by Classical Guitar Magazine.
In addition to his performing career, Steve is deeply committed to community and educational outreach. As the founder of the Boston Guitar Project, he organized over 20 performances annually, benefiting disaster relief efforts, nursing homes, and local non-profits. Now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he continues his outreach through the South Bay Guitar Society and other initiatives. Steve has premiered works by prominent composers such as Lei Liang, whose Journey into Desire he debuted with support from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. He is also a passionate educator, serving as the guitar professor at San Jose State University, while completing his doctorate under Eliot Fisk at the New England Conservatory. With a master’s degree from Yale and a bachelor’s from NEC, Steve continues to inspire audiences and students with his artistry and dedication to the classical guitar.
Dr. Joseph V. Williams II is a celebrated Artistic Director, Composer in Residence, and Director of Ensembles whose work exemplifies the transformative power of music. Believing that music has the ability to celebrate beauty and foster human connection, Joe curates Austin Classical Guitar’s (ACG) diverse performance series and directs collaborative, multimedia concert projects that resonate with contemporary audiences. As a composer, his music focuses on storytelling and connection, with notable works such as together (2020), dream (2018), and i/we (2017), the latter winning the Austin Chronicle prize for Best New Composition. These innovative compositions address timely social themes, blending genres and voices in multimedia productions adapted for film, including collaborations with ARCOS Dance and director Alonso Lujan. Joe’s extensive repertoire also includes scores for silent films, such as Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger, and groundbreaking works for guitar like Zia: Myth and Folklore of New Mexico, which push the boundaries of the instrument's technical and expressive capabilities.
Joe’s contributions to the musical world extend beyond composition. As a conductor, he has led the Austin Classical Guitar Youth Orchestra since 2013, transforming it into one of the most active and innovative ensembles in the United States. A sought-after speaker, guest conductor, and adjudicator at national and international events, Joe has inspired audiences and musicians alike. In his previous career as a classical guitarist, he performed widely as a soloist and as part of the Texas Guitar Quartet, earning prizes in twelve international guitar competitions and recording three albums. Joe’s academic contributions include teaching positions at the University of New Mexico, Fort Lewis College, and Adams State University, among others. He holds advanced degrees in music from the University of Texas, University of Arizona, and University of New Mexico, solidifying his status as a leader in contemporary music and education.