New arrangement! Danza Española No. 2 “Oriental” by Enrique Granados Op. 37, No. 2

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Here is my arrangement of the amazing Danza Española No. 2 “Oriental” by Enrique Granados. Enjoy! The PDF score can be purchased here.

In summer 2025, I had the singular opportunity to record on TWO original Torres guitars, one from 1862 and the other from 1888. It was an amazing experience that I'll never forget! We recorded videos at the San Miguel Mission in Santa Fe, and at the home of luthier Michael Thames. In addition, we recorded a series of comparison videos in which I compare these original Torres guitars with recently made replicas by Thames. Stay tuned for many more videos!

Linear Singularity! World Premiere

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I am proud to present the world premiere performance of Linear Singularity by Andy Mitchell. This was originally performed for the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society in Spring 2021. "Linear Singularity is about the growth of Artificial Intelligence, as represented by music. If you’re unfamiliar, the Singularity is the event–sometime in the future–when AI will become more intelligent than humans. This composition depicts the calculated growth of AI into something fast, complex, and possibly threatening" - Andy Mitchell

This piece was kindly dedicated to Matt Palmer. Thanks Andy!

The sheet music for Linear Singularity is available directly from the composer - https://andymitchellguitar.com/

New Music from Carlos Lora Falquez

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I’m thrilled to present the world premiere performances of “El canto del ciprés” and “Anne Marie” by Carlos Lora Falquez. Carlos is a gifted and imaginative composer, and has kindly dedicated these new works to me. Please enjoy and share!

http://www.mattpalmerguitar.com http://www.stringsbymail.com Matt Palmer plays "El canto del ciprés" by Carlos Lora Falquez - world premiere recording. "La Leona" replica guitar by Michael Thames, 2017. http://www.thamesclassicalguitars.com Matt Palmer is sponsored by https://www.stringsbymail.com Strings By Mail is a leading retailer of Sheet music, accessories, instruments and strings.
http://www.mattpalmerguitar.com http://www.stringsbymail.com Matt Palmer plays Anne Marie by Carlos Lora Falquez - world premiere. The guitar was a 2018 balsa core double top by Michael Thames. http://www.thamesclassicalguitars.com - Lighting and Cinematography by Jim Martin and Michael Thames Matt Palmer is sponsored by https://www.stringsbymail.com Strings By Mail is a leading retailer of Sheet music, accessories, instruments and strings.

World premieres of Holly Gwin's "Thaw" and "Severn Suite"

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I'm very excited to share these wonderful new works by Holly Gwin.  Originally composed for hammered dulcimer, these arrangements for guitar are a collaborative effort between William Chandler and myself.  I am confident these will find their way into the standard repertoire.  

 

Purchase the score here: https://www.stringsbymail.com/holly-gwin-thaw-arr-by-william-chandler-18859.html Purchase the PDF here: https://www.stringsbymail.com/holly-gwin-thaw-arr-by-william-chandler-pdf-download-18889.html Matt Palmer plays Thaw by Holly Gwin. Originally written for the hammered dulcimer, this piece was arranged for guitar by William Chandler and Matt Palmer.
Matt Palmer plays Severn Suite by Holly Gwin (world premiere). Score available! https://www.stringsbymail.com/holly-gwin-severn-suite-arr-by-william-chandler-pdf-download-18447.html Originally composed for the hammered dulcimer, this four-movement suite was arranged for guitar by William Chandler. The guitar is a 2015 cedar/zirocote with half tornavoz built by Michael Thames http://www.thamesclassicalguitars.com Matt Palmer is sponsored by https://www.stringsbymail.com Strings By Mail is a leading retailer of Sheet music, accessories, instruments and strings.