This blockbuster performance of Pete Fine's 1st Concerto for electric guitar and full orchestra is possibly the first to be written in true concerto form and fully orchestrated and performed by its composer. Composed in 1999, the three movements of the Concerto feature a variety of musical moods and original guitar playing as well as impressive orchestral accompaniment in the style of the great classical concertos. In 1982, Guitar Player magazine spotlighted Pete's first composition for guitar and orchestra, Light of Day, and the Concerto for Electric Guitar and Orchestra is the evolution of that genre, being more evolved in orchestration and more challenging for guitar. The Concerto for Electric Guitar appeals to classical music lovers as well as rock guitar enthusiasts. This is a must-hear for any serious music lover.
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