Description

Wolfgang Lendle (1948-),  “Anniversary Paraphrase”.
Published by Editions Orphée.
Skill Level:  Advanced.
Standard Notation.

An entertaining pastiche based on the Happy Birthday to You tune.

For many years now,  Wolfgang Lendle has been one of the most interesting personalities in the international guitar scene.  A common theme in press reviews of his concerts is that he exhibits “a very personal style of performing and always presents an interesting choice of programs,  thus making any of his concerts a special event . . .”  Critics often praise his musical intelligence and the liveliness of his playing as well as his breathtaking virtuosity.  Besides his activity as a performer,  Lendle is also active as a composer and arranger.  Thus he continues a long and cherished musical tradition.