The classical guitar already featured in concertos centuries ago, but its relatively low volume caused it to fall out of favour as concertante instrument in the romantic period. Fortunately, 20th century composers have taken up the challenge once more. Most famous of all is of course Rodrigo's Concerto d'Aranjuez, but other notable composers of guitar concertos include Villa-Lobos, Arnold, and Hovhaness. I have chosen John McLaughlin's Guitar Concerto "The Mediterranean", played by the composer with the London Symphony Orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas on CBS.
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