Bart Martens - Music of the Soul

Classical Guitar

I just love the intimate, romantic sound of the nylon strings, and how they resonate with the delicate wood, crafted with so much loving care from a dedicated luthier. What a delightful challenge to combine this delicacy with the classical and romantic idiom and forms.

Here I am, simply hoping to add some beauty to the original literature for the classical guitar.

Berceuse

A sweet little lullaby. Published as sheet music by Opus10 in the collection “Reflections”.

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Capriccio

Based on an original composition from when I was 18, this must be the happiest piece I ever wrote. Published as sheet music by Opus10

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Chaconne

A free-formatted little ABA form where A stands for the Chaconne proper. Published as sheet music by Opus10 in the collection “Reflections”.

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March

A very compact little March. Published as sheet music by Opus10 in the collection “Reflections”.

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Nocturne

Based on an original composition from when I was 18, this piece explores some haunting harmonies under simple melodic lines. Published as sheet music by

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Romance

A melodic piece in a typical romantic idiom. Published as sheet music by Opus10 in the collection “Reflections”.

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Sonata No. 1

A 4 movement Sonata in a romantic idiom. Published as sheet music by Opus10 in the collection “Reflections”.

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Peace Of Mind

A calm and meditative free form piece with a more floating kind of tonality. Always gives me a feeling of serenity and surrender.

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