Variation 18 of Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini composed in 1934. Rachmaninoff said of this piece: "This one, is for my agent." as he sensed it would become a commercial hit. It's composed by playing upside down the original melody from Paganini. The original is like a piano concerto (solo piano vs orchestra) and I'm trying to do it on a single keyboard with sampled sounds.

The theme was used in the movie Somewhere in Time in 1980 starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.

The instrument is a Clavia Nord Stage 2 using a sampled Bösendorfer grand piano and sampled orchestra strings.

Transcription for solo piano by Hermene W. Eichhorn. Re-uploaded with new take on Jan 26, 2014.

Live video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgj3lVcaGT4

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Somewhere In Time: Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Variation 18

Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tarrega

Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Tarrega

Written by: Mauro Giuliani
Performed by: Sean Myerovich

A festive Italian piece that you've probably heard before, it's short and sweet!

Tarantella ~ Giuliani

a Francisco Tarrega classical guitar piece performed by Manuel Cabrera II titled "Paquito – Vals".

http://manuelcabreraii.com/

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Manuel Cabrera II obtained his Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance from the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music in Manila, Philippines under the guidance of Prof. Ruben Reyes. He later studied with acclaimed Japanese guitarist Norioh Sato and received his Master of Music Degree in Guitar under a scholarship at the Elisabeth University of Music in Hiroshima, Japan. He has also performed at the master classes of David Leisner, David Russel, Kazufumi Matsunaga, Josep Enriquez, and Angelito Agcaoili.

As a student, Manuel won major competitions in the Philippines and all over Japan, including 1st prize at the 1999 National Music Competitions for Young Artists (Manila, Philippines); 1st prize at the “GITARA” Competition, University of the Philippines, Diliman; 1st prize at the 31st Nippon Guitar Competition Solo Category, Osaka Japan; 2nd prize at the Classical Guitar Competition, Tokyo, Japan; and 5th prize at the 49th Tokyo International Guitar Competition.

As a performer, he had been featured at the 2004 “Filipino Artists Series” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and at the “New Artists Concert” at Elisabeth University of Music, Hiroshima. He had also been featured as a Soloist with the University of the Philippines Chamber Orchestra and with the University of Santo Tomas Symphony Orchestra at the “Concert at the Park”, Rizal Park, Manila. He had as well performed at solo concerts in Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, Japan and was featured as a performer at the Guitarra 2010 International Guitar Festival. Earlier this year, he held his successful solo debut concert at The Esplanade, earning him positive reviews from critics.

Manuel is also a dedicated and accomplished pedagogue. He taught at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music from 2000 to 2007. He is now based in Singapore and is actively pursuing a career in performing and teaching. He was recently honored by television network ABS-CBN by featuring him and his achievements as an internationally recognized Filipino classical guitarist at the Global Pinoy (Global Filipino) segment of its cable channel, The Filipino Channel.


Paquito – Vals (Francisco Tarrega) | Manuel Cabrera II

Yet another grouping of tracks I recorded back in 2023-2024. 

Anode

It's not easy, but you choose to rise and take on the day with realistic optimism


I Can Do This

Manha De Carnaval, Luis Bonfa

ccradiocc.tk classical channel for morning free

17 Mozart Clarinet Concerto In A Major K622 Adagio

An awesome piece that I fell in love with as soon as I heard it! This is just part of the overall piece, but it's a nice little stand alone with this arrangement. Will learn the rest in the near future.... : )

Sonate for Violin Allegro Bwv 1003 (petite arrangement)~ Bach

A classic in every sense of the word!

Written by: J.S. Bach
Performed by: Sean Myerovich

Prelude for Lute No.999 ~ J.S. Bach

Hard piece to play, enjoy! 

Written by: J.S. Bach
Performed by: Sean Myerovich

Menuet in A minor ~ J.S. Bach

This page is dedicated exclusively to Classical guitar and the study of great composers. I am completely self-taught, and I am a novice at this style, so don't hate (And yes, I am left-handed). I greatly appreciate you listening, commenting & sharing this music. 
*** I turn some of these Classical pieces into Rock songs! *** 
Check out my Neo-Classical site ~
www.soundcloud.com/neoclassicalgm (Neo-Classical/Orchestral)
Instrumental Hard Rock ~
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Prelude for Lute No.999 ~ J.S. Bach

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