In the author’s words, this
collection of 10 modern classical guitar pieces was composed to emulate
the “elusive, graceful, fragile, subtle, elegant, stealthy qualities” of
cats. Inspired by a rich tapestry of styles including classical,
flamenco, jazz, pop, avant-garde, Balkan, and more generally—world
music, this book is perfect for anyone wishing to expand their guitar
repertoire and technique. As cat fanciers abound, this collection is
sure to please audiences and performers alike.
The
pieces consist mainly of notated improvisations, gently shaped to give
them a sense of structure and completion. Five of the pieces are in
drop-D or another scordatura tuning. Some have a simple folk-like form
and harmony while others are more abstract. Written in standard notation
only for the intermediate to advanced guitarist, performance notes and
online audio recordings are provided for each cat-like composition.