Paul Galbraith is a classical guitarist renowned for his innovative technique and instrument design as well as his skillful arrangements of classical music for the guitar. Galbraith's distinguished career is marked by his unique approach to the guitar: he plays an eight-string instrument, which he positions like a cello, using a metal endpin to rest it on the floor. This adaptation, known as the "Brahms Guitar," allows for a broader tonal range and more complex polyphonic possibilities, bringing a fresh perspective to classical guitar performance.

His repertoire spans a wide array of compositions, from Bach to Debussy, and includes his own transcriptions of piano and lute works that were not originally intended for guitar. Among his most celebrated recordings are those of J.S. Bach's Sonatas and Partitas, arranged for guitar, and his interpretations of Haydn's Keyboard Sonatas as well as music by Mozart, Britten, and a range of French Impressionist composers. Throughout his career, Galbraith has maintained a deep commitment to expanding the guitar's repertoire and expressing its full expressive potential, as evidenced by his critically acclaimed albums like "Paul Galbraith Plays Louis Couperin" and "Introducing The Brahms Guitar". His innovative approach and exquisite musicality have earned him a place among the most important and influential classical guitarists of his generation.

Genres

Classical Guitar

Classical Performance

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Latest Release

Paul Galbraith Plays Louis Couperin

Louis Couperin•

Paul Galbraith

Single - Released December 1, 2017