Michael Christian Durrant
Michael Christian Durrant is a London-based classical guitarist celebrated by BBC Radio 3 as 'a guitarist of remarkable sensitivity and vision.' Through thoughtful collaborations with artists across diverse genres, Durrant's performances blend traditional repertoire with fresh interpretations that respect the instrument's heritage while exploring new musical territories.
His channel showcases this journey through performances, creative partnerships, and insights into his artistic process. Durrant's mission is to share the expressive power of classical guitar with wider audiences, creating meaningful connections between centuries-old traditions and contemporary musical sensibilities.
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Yuquijiro Yocoh - Sakura Theme and Variations
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Johann Sebastian Bach - Pair of Minuets
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Joaquín Rodrigo - Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez
Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold (L'estasi dell'oro) from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Bartolomé Calatayud - Boceto Andaluz (Andalucían Sketch) - (arr. Durrant & Moore)
Manuel de Falla - Danza del Molinero (The Miller's Dance) (arr. Durrant & Moore)
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Johann Pachelbel - Canon in D - Pachelbel's Canon
Michael Christian Durrant Interview and Performance on the Queen Mary 2 Morning Show
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Howard Blake - Walking in the Air from The Snowman
Michael Christian Durrant - Claude Debussy - Clair de lune & La fille aux cheveux de lin for Guitar
Embryonic Journey (At the Golden Gate/ Ode to San Francisco) - Jefferson Airplane - Jorma Kaukonen
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Mauro Giuliani - Grande Ouveture, Op. 61
Ciao from Venezia! Classical Guitarist in Venice
Classical Guitar BBC Radio Gloucester Interview - Gloucester Cathedral
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - A Soldier's Joy with Roger McGuinn from the Byrds
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Claude Debussy - Clair de lune from Suite Bergamasque
Michael Christian Durrant - Stanley Myers - Cavatina theme from The Deer Hunter - Classical Guitar
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Isaac Albéniz - Granada (Seranata)
Classical Guitar - Joaquín Rodrigo - Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez - Michael Christian Durrant
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Erik Satie - Gymnopédie no. 1 (arr. Mermikides)
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Isaac Albéniz - Asturias (Leyenda)
Michael Christian Durrant - John Dowland - The Right Honourable Earl of Essex, His Galliard
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude no. 1 in E minor
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude In D Minor BWV 999
Michael Christian Durrant - Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998 - Prelude
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Joaquín Rodrigo - En Los Trigales
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in A kp. 322
Michael Christian Durrant - Classical Guitar - Francisco Tarrega - Lagrima (Prelude)