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Even Now 121

a Francisco Tarrega classical guitar piece performed by Manuel Cabrera II titled "Gran – Vals".

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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.

Gran – Vals (Francisco Tarrega) | Manuel Cabrera II

Francisco Tárrega - Capricho Árabe;
Malcolm Skewis: Guitar;
Recorded and engineered by Lenny Slaughter;
1991

Francisco Tárrega: Capricho Árabe

Maria - Francisco Tárrega

Francisco Tarrega: Adelita

Curtis McLeod - Classical 

Francisco Tarrega - Lagrima

Passacaille

Gigue

Allemande

Prelude

guitar : F.Hiemenz
recorded in puzzlepie studio Munich/Türkenfeld
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The title "Marieta" probably refers to Francisco Tárrega's daughter María Rosalía. The first edition of this Mazurka was printed in 1903.

This recording together with paintings from Frederic Leighton:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLOyeGYWH4&hd=1

Francisco Tárrega: Capricho Árabe

Malcolm Skewis

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