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Paul Galbraith plays
Mozart, Bach and Britten -
recommended by
HOWARD SMITH

'... palpable, near-orchestral grandeur.'

Paul Galbraith performs Mozart, Bach and Britten. © 2011 Mashulka Productions

Paul Galbraith (born Scotland, 1964) is a classical guitarist known for his unique style of playing.

Galbraith's unconventional performances were first heard at the Edinburgh Festival in 1989. By then, after detailed discussions with extraordinary luthier David Spinks (also known as 'David Rubio', 1934-2000), a striking, custom-built 'Rubio' guitar had become his most prized possession.

The guitar has a lengthy cello-like end pin supporting it (vertically) on a wooden resonance box with sound f holes...

Copyright © 15 October 2011 Howard Smith,
Masterton, New Zealand

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PAUL GALBRAITH PERFORMS MOZART, BACH AND BRITTEN

SCOTLAND

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

BENJAMIN BRITTEN

ISAAC ALBENIZ

MAURICE RAVEL

GUITAR MUSIC

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