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John W. Duarte, in a typically vivid-coloured shirt
Welcome to the website of John W. Duarte, the British guitar composer, arranger, teacher and writer. Duarte was a friend of many of the 20th century's most famous guitarists, including Segovia, John Williams, Ida Presti, Alirio Diaz and Sharon Isbin. His original works have featured on GRAMMY Award-winning recordings and you can view here a comprehensive discography, list of works and a biography.
« As a composer I have never given much thought to what posterity might think of me – I will not be here to know it! My aim is to write primarily for the living and hopefully to give pleasure. »
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12. July 2024
A two-disc recording of the the complete works for guitar quartet, played by the Quartetto Santórsola.
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Bringing a Concerto to life - Concierto Alegre Op.101
02. July 2024
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Round O (Variations on a theme of Henry Purcell) Op.148 - New Publication
02. July 2024
Round O Op.148 is Duarte's last composition and was written for the Venezuelan guitarist, Gabriel Guillén Navarro.
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