"What makes an instrument an individual?" Anthony Wilson plays John Monteleone's "Four Seasons" guitars
John Monteleone invited guitarist and composer Anthony Wilson to write a piece for the ensemble of "Four Seasons" guitars. In this video, Wilson discusses each of the guitars' individual voices.
Featured Artworks:
John Monteleone (American, b. 1947). "The Four Seasons" Guitars, 2002–2006. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Abraham J. & Phyllis Katz Foundation Gift, in memory of Michael Allan Katz, 2017 (2017.179.1–4)
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/object-package?pkgIds=440&feature=the-four-seasons
Songs, in Order of Performance:
"Traditional"
"Jackson" by Anthony Wilson
"Alla Chitarra" by Anthony Wilson
"Vida Perdida Acabou" by Anthony Wilson
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"What makes an instrument an individual?" Anthony Wilson plays John Monteleone's "Four Seasons" guitars.
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