A deeply personal expression of gratitude, a celebration of the powerful relationships that keep music alive. This effervescent recording is rooted in the compositions of Gabriel Fauré, whom Kathryn Stott calls her "musical soulmate," and follows the arcs of his inspiration and influence, from the creations of his teacher Camille Saint-Saëns and his friend and supporter Pauline Viardot to works by his student Nadia Boulanger and her sister, Lili....

Downes presents 24 pieces, many of them in world premiere recordings, of works by composers around the globe, most living

"Celebrating 25 years of the magazine that continues to bring you the very best in guitar music, news, and reviews, Acoustic guitar presents this collection of guitar master works for you to play. From the classic, gritty blues of Lead Belly, tot he intricate figerpicking of the Beatles, to songs from more modern artists like the Avett Brothers and Ben Harper, this is a collection for every player in any style. Each song is transcribed note-for-note...