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Antonio Lauro is one of the most famous composers to come from Venezuela. He has written many works for orchestra, piano, choir, harpsichord, and guitar. He is most well-known for his guitar works, this being his main instrument. In the early 1980s he gave concerts in London and Paris at the request of John Williams and Paco Pena. The pieces represented in these guitar works are for players at a beginner-intermediate level, and in standard notation only. These works are presented by Alirio Diaz. Diaz considered to be one of the greatest Venezuelan guitarists in the history of the instrument. He has been an international soloist with the most prestigious orchestras in the world. He has also recorded the principal repertoire for the guitar from the 16th Century to the present, with a particular attention to Spanish, Italian, and Latin American works. He has received numerous awards and honors. Diaz is the founder of Caroni Music, a company whose aim is to promote the splendid and varied musical tradition of his country throughout the world.Text in English, French and Spanish. Highest Quality Paper. Large format: 9.13" x 12.25."

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 1 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2001

Pieces include: Andreina - Valse No. 2, Natalia - Valse No. 3,  Tatiana - Valse No. 1 and  Yacambú. Continuing the 19th Century tradition of other composers of Venezuelan waltzes, Lauro named many of his pieces after people or places. These four waltzes are named after two of his nieces, his daughter, and a river in central Venezuela. The Venezuelan waltz differs from the European waltz in its rhythm which may alternate between 3/4 and 6/8 time and in its more syncopated style. The melodies are highly sentimental and romantic. 32 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 2 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2002

Pieces include: Angostura, Carora and El Marabino. "El Marabino" is the name given to someone who comes from the city of Maracaibo. Continuing the 19th Century tradition of other composers of Venezuelan waltzes, Lauro named many of his pieces after people or places. "Angostura" is the original Spanish name of the city where Lauro was born. "Carora" is the colonial city near Lauro's birthplace. The Venezuelan waltz differs from the European waltz in its rhythm which may alternate between 3/4 and 6/8 time and in its more syncopated style. The melodies are highly sentimental and romantic. 28 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 3 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2003

Pieces include: El Negrito - Valse Venezolano, El Niño - Valse Venezolano,  Maria Luisa - Valse Venezolano and  Natalia - Valse Venezolano No. 3. Continuing the 19th Century tradition of other composers of Venezuelan waltzes, Lauro named many of his pieces after people or places. "Maria Luisa" is the name of Lauro's wife. "El Nino" is an elaborate waltz in contrapuntal form dedicated to his son. "Natalia" is the name of his daughter. "El Negrito" is a nickname for Lauro's youngest son. The Venezuelan waltz differs from the European waltz in its rhythm which may alternate between 3/4 and 6/8 time and in its more syncopated style. 32 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 4 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2004

Pieces include: Ana Christina - Canción de Cuna, Maria Carolina and Virgilio - Bambuco Tachirense. Continuing the 19th Century tradition of other composers of Venezuelan waltzes, Lauro named many of his pieces after people or places. "Maria Carolina" is the name of one of Lauro's granddaughters. "Ana Christina" is another granddaughter of Lauro. "Virgilio" is the name of Lauro's grandson. The Venezuelan waltz differs from the European waltz in its rhythm which may alternate between 3/4 and 6/8 time and in its more syncopated style. 28 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 5 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2005

Pieces include: Pasaje Aragüeño and Seis Por Derecho. Seis por Derecho" is one of the most typical folk dances of Venezuela. It is a variation of the Joropo, which is considered to be the most typical and representative expression of the Venezuelan musical tradition. "Pasaje Aragüeño" is a dance from the Aragua region of Venezuela. 32 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 6 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2006

Pieces include: Nocturno, Oriente and Romanza. The Nocturnal is an instrumental piece of music whose melody, rhythm, and harmony evoke the night or darkness. 24 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 7 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2007

Pieces include: Ana Florencia, Nelly and Petronila. "Nelly" is a gaita, a dance from the region of Maracaibo in the west of Venezuela and is dedicated to a friend of Lauro. 24 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 8 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2008

Pieces include: La Gatica, Merengue and Momoti. The Merengue is a dance which comes originally from the Caribbean and which is joyous is spirit. 24 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 9 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2009

Pieces include: Canción, Crepuscular and Pavana. The Pavane is a courtly dance which comes originally from the north of Italy. It was widely played throughout Europe from the 16th Century and acquired a solemn character in Spain where it became very popular. 24 Pages.

Antonio Lauro: Works for Guitar, Volume 10 revised by Alirio Diaz 

$14.75 - Book C2010

Pieces include: Cueca Chilena, El Totumo de Guarenas and  Flores de la Montaña "El Totumo" is a golpe, a distinctive variant of the Venezuelan Jaropo. "Flores de la Montaña" is a Venezuelan waltz, and "Cueca Chilena" is a popular Chilean dance which is performed by two dancers who symbolically imitate a cock and a chicken. 28 Pages.