Meditation for Classical Guitar and Orchestra
About this ebook
Méditation is a symphonic intermezzo from the opera Thaïs. The piece is written for solo violin and orchestra, and is adapted here by Gregg Nestor with orchestration by Dominik Hauser. The opera was first premiered at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on March 16, 1894.
About the author
Jules Massenet (1842-1912) was a French composer best known for his operas. His compositions were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he ranks as one of the greatest melodists of his era.
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About the Arranger
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Gregg Nestor has built up a strong following for his abilities as soloist, accompanist and arranger. Finalist in the New York Concert Artist Guild Competition (one of 16 out of 2,800 competitors) held at Carnegie Hall, Gregg Nestor has recorded and broadcast in Holland, Belgium and Spain, and for the BBC (England). In his London debut, The Times critic commented on his being “uncommonly communicative, a real artist in timing and shading, in stylish fluency and tact besides wholehearted communication with his composers.”
Over 60 works arranged by Gregg Nestor for solo/duo guitars or with various ensembles have been published with diverse groups such as Warner Bros. Music, Boosey and Hawkes (England) and Clear Note Publications. Gregg continues to be active in music and score preparation for Hollywood theatrical films and video games.
