Matteo Carcassi, a composer familiar to any guitar enthusiast, was an Italian-born guitarist who flourished in Paris, France.

His 25 Études, Op. 60, are pieces that anyone who has studied guitar has played at least once. However, perhaps influenced by the fact that his method books were written with beginners in mind, these 25 Études were long misunderstood as a collection for players who had only recently started guitar.

This CD features only this collection, which is musically and technically very challenging and rich in content.

This album offers enjoyment whether listened to in its entirety or by selecting individual pieces currently being studied.

Another notable point is the instrument used this time: not Masahiro Masuda’s long-cherished Romaniros, but a 1959 Ramirez III.

Unlike the Romaniros, and in a positive sense differing from the typical Ramirez sound, its unique tone is something to look forward to!

【Matteo Carcassi: 25 Etudes Op.60】
01. No.1　Allegro
02. No.2　Moderato espressivo
03. No.3　Andantino
04. No.4　Allegretto
05. No.5　Moderato
06. No.6　Moderato
07. No.7　Allegro
08. No.8　Moderato
09. No.9　Allegretto grazioso
10. No.10 Allegretto
11. No.11 Agitato
12. No.12 Andante mosso
13. No.13 Andante grazioso
14. No.14 Allegro moderato
15. No.15 Allegro moderato
16. No.16 Andante
17. No.17 Moderato
18. No.18 Allegretto
19. No.19 Allegro moderato
20. No.20 Allegro brillante
21. No.21 Andantino
22. No.22 Allegretto
23. No.23 Allegro
24. No.24 Andantino con espressione
25. No.25 Allegro brillante