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BBC Radio 4 - Joan Armatrading: More Guitar Favourites, Sharon Isbin

Joan Armatrading talks to leading American Classical guitarist, Sharon Isbin.

Following on from the success of her first series, legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter, Joan Armatrading, brings together a collection of great guitarists from around the world, in this five part series. In today's programme she meets Sharon Isbin, America's leading Classical guitarist and winner of 2 Grammys for her guitar playing: virtually unheard of in the Classical music world. Joan hears how Sharon has recorded with a diverse range of musicians around the world, adding richness and complexity to the classical guitar repertoire. Sharon describes her rendition of older pieces and her care to set them in an accurate musical context for their time.


Producer: Kate Bland
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Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music and guitar technique

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading talks to leading guitarists about their music and guitar technique

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