Kazuhito Yamashita
Kazuhito Yamashita classical guitar
With over 78 albums to his name (LPs and CDs), Kazuhito Yamashita (born in Nagasaki in 1961) has a vast repertoire. In 1977, at age 16, he won important competitions in Spain, Italy and France, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Paris International Guitar Competition.
His arrangements for guitar are stunning and diverse, blending such works as “Pictures at an Exhibition” (Mussorgski) and “New World Symphony” (Dvorák) with pieces by Bach and Stravinsky. His performances showcase his original and unrivalled technique, coaxing new perspectives out of works composed for other instruments which no other musician has been able to unlock.
May 17 (Saturday), 8pm
N. Rimski-Kórsakov* Song of the Indian Guest, from the opera Sadkó
K. Fujiie Candlemas
A. Dvorák* Largo from Symphony No. 9 – From The New World
J. S. Bach* Suite for cello No. 6 BWV 1012
* Arrangement Kazuhito Yamashita
Kazuhito Yamashita
Kazuhito Yamashita classical guitar
With over 78 albums to his name (LPs and CDs), Kazuhito Yamashita (born in Nagasaki in 1961) has a vast repertoire. In 1977, at age 16, he won important competitions in Spain, Italy and France, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the Paris International Guitar Competition.
His arrangements for guitar are stunning and diverse, blending such works as “Pictures at an Exhibition” (Mussorgski) and “New World Symphony” (Dvorák) with pieces by Bach and Stravinsky. His performances showcase his original and unrivalled technique, coaxing new perspectives out of works composed for other instruments which no other musician has been able to unlock.
May 15 (Thursday), 9pm
F. Mompou Suite Compostelana
J. S. Bach* Chaconne da Partita No. 2 violin solo BWV 1004
J. S. Bach* Cello suite No. 1 BWV 1007
*Arrangement Kazuhito Yamashita