Credits:

Masahiro Masuda,Mauro Giuliani

Description:

Masahiro Masuda is one of the greatest guitarists of our time, who has made a great leap forward after successfully completing the project of recording (FOCD9845/9860) and performing the complete works of "J.S. Bach: Six Suites for Solo Cello" in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of his debut using the ultimate master instrument "Hauser I (1936)" made for him by the great master A. Segovia for his tour in South America. Masahiro Masuda is one of the best guitarists of our time. This album features the works of Mauro Giuliani, one of the most successful guitar virtuosos of the classical era, on the "Hauser I (1936)," the ultimate instrument specially made by Andres Segovia, the "father of the modern guitar," for his tour in South America! Giuliani was extremely popular in the Viennese music world at the beginning of the 19th century. The title piece, named after one of the ten flowers, is a collection of masterpieces by a virtuoso guitarist who knows the beautiful and expressive sound of the classical guitar, as well as a collection of works by a modern genius with a historic guitar instrument. Please listen to the performance of a genius guitarist of the present age who has acquired a historical masterpiece. A bouquet of sound that will fill your heart with joy. ＜Masahiro Masuda (Guitarist) was born in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture.In 1989, he won a prize at the 20th Classical Guitar Competition, and was awarded a special jury prize by composer Akira Ifukube, who was the chairman of the jury at the time. In 1989, he won a prize at the 20th Classical Guitar Competition and was awarded the Jury's Special Prize by composer Akira Ifukube, who was the president of the jury at the time. The following year, he won the first prize at the 21st Competition, becoming the youngest ever winner (12 years old). In 1992, he won a prize at the Tokyo International Guitar Competition, and in 2003, he was selected as a finalist at the International Guitar Competition in Chicago. In 2001, she made her international debut as concerto soloist at New York's Lincoln Center for the 100th anniversary concert of Rodrigo's birth, performing with the Juilliard Symphony under the baton of J. Depriest (former Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Permanent Conductor). In 2009, she was invited to perform in the recital series "B → C (Beatu Cie|From Bach to Contemporary)" sponsored by Tokyo Opera City.He was also the first classical guitarist to participate as a guest on the Disney on Classical tour of Japan, performing at 30 locations throughout Japan. In the fall of 2012, he was invited by world-renowned classical guitarist J.L. Romagnolillos to perform in Spain. In recent years, he has collaborated with art historian Yusuke Kawase to hold "Concerts to Enjoy Music and Art: Where Guitar and Painting Intersect" throughout Japan. His ambitious activities include attracting attention as an innovative project that presents new values and ways to enjoy classical guitar concerts. He has released more than 30 CDs (as of June 2023), which have been highly acclaimed by various media. He is currently active as one of Japan's most talented guitarists. FONTEC