Mosaic

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#		Title	Length
1		The Road to Lisdoonvarna	1:53	Play
2		Pavane of the Sleeping Beauty	1:28	Play
3		Empress of the Pagodas	3:33	Play
4		Etude Op. 10, no. 3	4:21	Play
5		Vif	3:06	Play
6		Modr	4:40	Play
7		Brazileira	2:19	Play
8		Invocation (with wind chimes)	3:46	Play
9		Idle Fixation	2:00	Play
10		Chorale of the Bells	2:02	Play
11		Last Waltz of the Phonograph	3:02	Play
12		Convalescence	2:32	Play
13		The Wounded Heart	2:40	Play
14		The Last Spring	4:47	Play
15		Danza del viejo boyero	1:23	Play
16		Danza de la moza donosa	3:29	Play
17		Danza del gaucho matrero	3:39	Play
18		The Road to Lisdoonvarna (reprise)	6:17	Play

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Description

Mosaic is a major contemporary classical work. By way of uncommon heart, soul, intelligence, and flair the Georgia Guitar Quartet is a premiere performing ensemble. The album showcases their incredible range and interactive singleness from the late Romantic period through Twentieth-Century compositions. Selections by Chopin, Ginastera, Grieg, Milhaud, and Ravel play alongside a rousing Irish folksong and an original set by quartetter Jason Solomon. The arrangements are innovative and clear, the recording detailed, and the performances exemplary. Join Solomon, Kyle Dawkins, Brian Smith, and Phil Snyder for this beautiful statement of purpose, recorded for Solponticello by Erik Hinds at Hindsight Studios.

The Georgia Guitar Quartet has established itself as a new leader in the realm of guitar ensembles. The group is part of the new generation of innovative performing artists who are changing the face of classical music. Formed in 1996 and hailing from Athens, Georgia, the quartet has released three recordings and is currently completing work on one new CD, to be released in the fall by Solponticello Records. The ensemble maintains an active national concert schedule, performing in a variety of venues, ranging from concert halls to popular music clubs. A typical GGQ concert will feature moving performances coupled with enthusiastic audience interaction. Passion, flair, sensitivity, and humor are characteristic qualities of every GGQ concert. In addition to performing classical music from the Renaissance through the present day, the Quartet explores other styles such as jazz, bluegrass, ragtime, and Celtic music. As a result of their diverse repertoire, the group appeals to a wide range of music lovers.

Each member of the Quartet frequently contributes new arrangements to the group's repertoire. In addition to expanding the catalog of music for four guitars by arranging pre-existing works, the Quartet has a profound interest in the creation and performance of new music. Their passion for modern music is exemplified by the group's additional forthcoming CD, Puzzle. This project, experimental but highly accessible, will feature all-original compositions by GGQ members, structured improvisations, and complementary electronic sounds. On multiple occasions, the ensemble has collaborated with modern dance groups and visual artists to produce multi-media performances.

The Quartet performs regularly throughout the United States. One review of their 1999 Piccolo Spoleto Festival performance in Charleston, South Carolina, described the concert as "a dazzling display of technical prowess, versatile programming, and audience rapport." In 2001, the Quartet was invited by Christopher Parkening to perform as the guest artists at his twenty-seventh annual masterclass in Bozeman, Montana.

The ensemble's previous recordings have each won great critical acclaim. Following its release, their debut CD was ranked among the top ten Athens albums of 1998: "This CD is a beautiful collection of guitar pieces ranging from the Renaissance to works from modern composers. These four young musicians exhibit nearly flawless technique and interpretive finesse throughout. It's a real treat for fans of the classical guitar."

The town of Athens, which boasts a rich musical heritage, has honored the ensemble by awarding them "Best Classical Artist" in Athens four years in a row. These awards are presented at the annual music awards show, and winners are elected by the concert-attending public.