Four Seasons Guitars | MetCollects

"What makes an instrument an individual?" Anthony Wilson plays John Monteleone's "Four Seasons" guitars.

"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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