Angelo Gilardino is one of the most important guitar composers of the last half-century. His unique style is a blend of the old and new, folk art and contemporary music, from Mozart to Messiaen, all his works are illuminated by a warm, Mediterranean glow, a feeling of humanity and love for life. Included in this fourteen-disc set are all the works he wrote for guitar solo & guitar and orchestra. Included are his famous 60 Transcendental Studies, the first twelve composed in 1981, and thereafter added onto until reaching sixty. The set includes many world premieres. No better advocate and interpreter could be wished than guitarist Cristiano Porqueddu, a lifelong pupil and friend of the composer, sharing the same musical passions. Contains extensive notes written by the composer especially for this release.
