Join us on Friday, July 26th at 12:10 PM when local guitarist Brad Rau visits the performance studio to play music from Bach to Paul Desmond. WRTI's Susan Lewis is host.
Program:
Paul Desmond (1924-1977), Take Five
Eduardo Sainz de la Maza (1903-1982), Campanas Del Alba (Bells of Dawn)
Heitor Villa Lobos (1887-1959), Etude 11
J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Prelude in E major
Brad Rau was a 15-year-old drummer and rock musician when he fell in love with classical guitar. Now he plays at various venues around the tri-state area, and also brings his interest in philosophy, physics and humor to his work as a guitar teacher. Brad recently released a music video, playing Jorge Morel's Danza in E minor.
In his visit to WRTI, Brad shares his music and insights with a program of works composed in different traditions and time periods.
Brad Rau graduated with a masters degree from New England Conservatory, where he studied with Eliot Fisk, the last pupil of Andres Segovia. He has performed in masterclasses with Grammy award-winners Sharon Isbin, Andrew York, and Jason Vieaux.