Richard Durrant – The Guitar Whisperer

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RICHARD DURRANT – THE GUITAR WHISPERER

Richard Durrant’s extraordinary virtuosity and category-defying repertoire have earned him a unique place in the world of the guitar. After 24 years of touring and recording, Richard is now acknowledged as one of the outstanding guitarists of his generation. His continually evolving performances are testimony not only to his boundless creativity, but also his dazzling versatility and mastery of the guitar and its music.

“An unmissable treat” Classic FM Magazine

Three part DVD:

• A complete, live film of Richard Durrant’s ever popular touring show “The Guitar Whisperer” filmed at a sell out performance in November 2009.

• A documentary film in which Richard Durrant explores what it is to be a 21^st century, itinerant musician.

• A comprehensive and unedited interview.

“Grabsky’s informal style of film-making suits the material, and one is left with the impression of a man who loves music and life in equal measure.”  Gramophone

Tracks featured:

Prelude in G for Tenor Banjo; Bouree in C for Ukulele; Gavotte in E for Guitar; Prelude in E J.S. Bach, arr R. Durrant

Un Sueno en la Florestra & Una limosna por el amor de dios: A. Barrios

Capricho Arabe: F. Tarrega, arr R. Durrant

Grande Vals: F. Tarrega

Cavatina: S. Myers

Five Bagatelles: W. Walton

Electric Counterpoint: S. Reich

Tubular Bells: M. Oldfield.

Asturias: I. Albeniz, arr R. Durrant

Dowland’s Jig: R. Durrant.

The Mediaeval Bottleneck: R. Durrant & P. Adams

The Walrus Tree: R. Durrant.

“Flawless and mesmerising…”  Acoustic Magazine

Running time: 143 mins
Filmed and Directed by Phil Grabsky

Edited by Phil Reynolds