In fact, he was personally responsible for a few pieces of music that became 'standard' repertoire, because they were written for him.Īnd, of course, listen to as much classical guitar music as you can, by as many players as you can, and then you can decide what you like. Incidentally, if you want an excellent overview of what is often considered 'standard repertoire' for the classical guitar, I highly recommend that you obtain every recording you can by Julian Bream: he played a bit of everything, and he played it exceptionally well. And, do pianists consider music written for earlier piano-like instruments, such as the fortepiano and/or earlier keyboard instruments (harpsichords?), to be part of their 'standard' repertoire? I am genuinely interested to know what these people have said when they have talked of a 'standard repertoire', and of what that comprises. Surely they can't all be expected to play and/or master everything (nor do they: from my experience as a listener, the great pianists often focus on certain eras/composers, etc.). Ton圓35 wrote:I asked out of interest because I have heard violinists and pianists talking of a standard repertoire for their instruments.Īctually, what would that repertoire be, for violinists and pianists? I would be curious as to what they have said, especially pianists, considering the massive repertoire just for solo piano, let alone music for ensembles and such.

Standard classical guitar repertoire