Name: El Catalan by Bob Bozonelos
Duration: 2 min 9 s
Description: Jose Broca was a Spanish composer, 1805 - 1882. According to Fred Noad, Broca was a student of Aguado but mostly self-taught. He was established in Barcelona and renown for his playing of works by Sor and Aguado. He was a friend of Julian Arcas and the teacher of Jose Ferrer. Broca's works are elegant pieces in a similar style to Tarrega, but written much earlier.

Bardenklange, III.  An Malvina

This is the live *studio* recording of "Self-Portrait" recorded live in the Hick's living room May 2012.  Composed by Robert Winokur, 2011-2012  Performers: Kate Hicks - Flute, Emily Hsu - Clarinet, Matt Felver - Piano, Frances Moore - Violin.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJyQV_XwgfU&list=PLp7nsfeRk7WlD0kKTy-_nag8Z9Mf5almr 

Self Portrait 2: Blowing Kisses to Crocodiles

Self Portrait 4: The Devil Needs a Friend

Self Portrait 6: 42

János Gáspár Mertz (Casparus Josephus Mertz) was born in Pozsony, Kingdom of Hungary, now Bratislava (Slovakia). He was active in Vienna (c.1840~1856), which had been home to various prominent figures of the guitar, including Anton Diabelli, Mauro Giuliani, Wenceslaus Matiegka and Simon Franz Molitor. A virtuoso, he established a solid reputation as a performer. He toured Moravia, Poland, and Russia, and gave performances in Berlin and Dresden. In 1846 Mertz nearly died of an overdose of strychnine that had been prescribed to him as a treatment for neuralgia. Over the following year he was nursed back to health in the presence his wife, a concert pianist, Josephine Plantin whom he married in 1842. Some speculation may lead one to the conclusion that listening to his wife performing the Romantic piano pieces of the day during his period of recovery may have had an influence on the sound and unusual right hand technique he adopted for the Bardenklange (Bardic Sounds) Op.13.
Mertz's guitar music, unlike that of most of his contemporaries, followed the pianistic models of Chopin, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Schumann, rather than the classical models of Mozart and Haydn (as did Sor and Aguado), or the bel canto style of Rossini (as did Giuliani).
The Bardenklänge (1847) are probably Mertz's most important contribution to the guitar repertoire—a series of deceptively easy character pieces in the mould of Schumann.

Bardenklange, II.  Fingals Cave

Jose Broca was a Spanish composer, 1805 - 1882. According to Fred Noad, Broca was a student of Aguado but mostly self-taught. He was established in Barcelona and renown for his playing of works by Sor and Aguado. He was a friend of Julian Arcas and the teacher of Jose Ferrer. Broca's works are elegant pieces in a similar style to Tarrega, but written much earlier.

El Catalan

Alonso Mudarra (c. 1510 – April 1, 1580) was a Spanish composer and vihuelist of the Renaissance. He was an innovative composer of instrumental music as well as songs, and was the composer of the earliest surviving music for the guitar.

Fantasia de pasos de contado

Track 15 - Mediocrity Is Alive And Well In The School Systems Of America, from Old Star King's 2001 release on the Leafy Green Productions label Dynamic Equilibrium.  All original music composed by Robert Winokur. 

Mediocrity Is Alive And Well In The School Systems Of America

Here's a track that was inspired by Hans Zimmer's score for the Batman trilogy. Perfect length for a movie trailer. 

The Darkest Before Dawn

Remix of Sir Jestro's song Holly Go-Lightly. Something a little different

Holly Go-Lightly (Audio Savants Remix)

This is an original piece of music for narrator and orchestra which uses the trickster-rabbit story and which is composed by Robert Winokur.  This is a live recording of a performance at UC Riverside in California, USA, May 2013 by the University Orchestra directed by Ruth Charloff.  Narrated by Johanna McKay, Clarinet by Brenda Pena.

<Parts and score available on request>

A Rabbit Tale (Performance)

Bob Bozonelos holds a B.A. in Guitar Performance from California State San Bernardino where he studied with Stuart Green, and a M.F.A. in Guitar Performance from the University of California Irvine where he studied with John Schneiderman. Bob has privately studied jazz guitar with artists such as Jody Fisher and David Oakes. Bob is also versatile in the field of audio and recording technology. He is certified in Pro Tools Recording Software and specializes in recording acoustic guitar. In regards to Bob’s teaching capacities, his areas of guitar instruction include: Popular Guitar Instruction, Renaissance and Romantic Guitar, and Greek Folk Music.

Bob is in demand as a free-lance guitarist having performed with the Inland Valley Chamber Orchestra, and has performed in many concerts in the area including performances with the faculty at Mt. San Jacinto Colleges and performances for the Arts Council of Temecula and the city of Hemet. Bob is a versatile instructor. He has many years of teaching experience in both private and public educational systems.

Bob has been noted as an educator who has the patience and confidence to assist students find their musical creativity. His breadth of knowledge is vast and complements his approach to guiding those seeking to learn the “art” of music.

As part of his collective teaching experiences, Bob has also contributed in various administrative and academic endeavors. He has proposed and passed curriculum for the MSJC school district, and served on the Academic Senate as an Associate Faculty Representative.

Prior to moving into post-secondary education in 2004, Bob enjoyed a number of years in the private sector working for various charter schools as an approved vendor for music education. During that time, Bob also owned and operated his own studio in Old Town Temecula, CA.

Bob enjoys spending time with students and colleagues and believes that his greatest asset is his ability to listen. He enjoys working within teams and believes in the idea of building shared visions and aligning his self with those who are committed to excellence.

El Catalan

Bob Bozonelos

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