[Chanak]

@fable & CE: Have either of you heard of the Classical guitarist David Tanenbaum? I heard a sample of his work years ago, and I was taken by his technical brilliance and subtle mastery of tone and harmonics. The sample in question was a transcription of one of Scarlatti's works for the harpsichord, which sounded quite dynamic and lively on the guitar. I am curious if he is still around...and if he is, are there any recordings of his work available?

Btw, interesting thread, @fable. I developed an interest in classical music during my youth, after picking up the trumpet in elementary school band. Since I wasn't inundated in an environment rich in the tones of the orchestra and the works of the great composers, I of course never delved too deeply since I lacked any formal instruction beyond what is taught in the public schools. In retrospect, I would like to see this change. I think music as a whole would benefit from a more solid foundation in the discipline and structure that is the earmark of classical music and performance. Many of the most skilled and brilliant pop musicians, for example, received classical training at some point in their lives (such as the late Randy Rhoads).