Compositions​

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Three Homages for solo guitar

Three Homages are musical tributes to three of the great guitarists of the twentieth century: Ida Presti from France (1924-1967), Maria Luisa Anido from Argentina (1907-1996) and Luise Walker from Austria (1910-1998). Presti, Anido and Walker were brilliant guitarists with incredible careers who gave concerts throughout the world, made recordings, composed, and earned the utmost respect and admiration from critics, colleagues, students and audiences.

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Inspiration for Three Homages came from Candice's many years of engagement with Presti, Anido and Walker's vork. The titles of the individual pieces are based on nicknames for each player that have been referenced in literature and the pieces are imbued with ideas inspired by their recordings, repertoire, compositions and musical styles. She aimed to write lyrical pieces that would be fun to play and satisfy the requirements for the three technical divisions of a guitar competition for which they were commissioned while also sharing something about these great guitarists. 

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I. Prestissimo: Homage to Ida Presti

II. Mimita: Homage to Maria Luisa Anido

III. Little Songbird: Homage to Luise Walker

 

Sheet Music available at Guitar Chamber Music Press ​

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Soul Stir for guitar ensemble with percussion

Soul Stir begins with a landscape-inspired section incorporating percussion and encouraging players to move and engage their large muscles, a chorale-like section follows before a rhythmically challenging section brings the piece out of the contemplative chorale. The piece ends with a funky interplay between parts. The overall effect is of a soul being stirred from sleep and into rejoicing. This work was composed for, and premiered by, the guitar ensemble of the PAVAN program.

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Self-published. Contact cmowbraymusic (at) outlook (dot) com for the score. 

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