'Arabesque No.1' by Debussy played by Rene Izquierdo on an Altamira Hanson N3 Concert Guitar

Arabesque No.1 by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) arranged and played by Rene Izquierdo. Rene is playing an N3 concert guitar made by luthier Hanson Yao.

"Written between the years 1888 and 1891, this early work already shows Debussy’s impressionistic musical style in development and makes significant use of the pentatonic scale. Impressionism is one of my favorite styles of music and I first heard a performance of this piece for solo guitar by guitarist Eduardo Baranzano. After trying to find the music with no luck, I had no choice but to make my own arrangement of the piece. Originally written for piano, this is a challenging work to make it flow musically in the guitar. The rhythmic complexity of the triplets against the melody on eight notes is a difficult task to achieve in our instrument. The guitar has a lot to offer regarding color and articulation and the piece is shown in a different light." — Rene Izquierdo

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Video — Tanner-Monagle Inc.
Editing — Drew Henderson

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Cuban-born René Izquierdo is a unique artist and passionate educator whose career has been dedicated to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. Whether passionately performing on stage, devotedly mentoring his students, fundraising, or leading community outreach, René’s multi-faceted approach endeavors to continue creating experiences that enrich people’s lives and add beauty to our world.

Through his “unforgettable versatility, sensitivity and sublime musicianship” (Classical Guitar Magazine), René has firmly established himself as one of the world’s classical guitar virtuosos. He is celebrated for his ability to weave an unparalleled technical command of his instrument with his gift of storytelling, accomplishing an intimate musical experience with his audience.

With over seventy engagements per year, whether as a solo performer, chamber musician, or as a guest soloist with orchestras, he has performed to critical acclaim touring extensively throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He is frequently invited by renowned festivals and institutions, having played at stages such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Manaus Opera House in Brazil, and National Recital Hall in Taiwan.

Self-described as a lifelong learner and explorer, his recording projects reflect his wide-ranging interests. Through his discography, René seeks to expand the guitar repertoire frequently performing new arrangements, lesser-known music of the 20th century as well as world premieres of concertos and new compositions.

As an educator, René is passionate about engaging the mind and the heart. Through his teachings all around the world, he shares his belief that the greatest musicians not only have the technical mastery to communicate effectively but also are deeply curious, and equally adept at analytical and emotional modes of thought.

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