Christopher
Laughlin may be contacted at:Christopher
Laughlin may be contacted at:
| The Christopher Laughlin School of Music |
| 1955 Raymond Drive, Suite 113 |
| Northbrook, IL 60062 |
| Tel: (847) 205-4689 Fax: (847) 205-1554 |
| e-mail clsm@sbcglobal.net |
"Delicate tracery of intricate lines, sensitive voicings and mastery of complex rhythms in pieces like Falla's 'Homage to Debussy' make this an absorbing excursion through early 20th Century works for Spanish guitar. The legendary Segovia doubtless would have heartily approved the program and performances." JOHN VON RHEIN, CHICAGO TRIBUNE (JANUARY 9, 2000)
"A first-rate guitar virtuoso whose technical mastery was in evidence from the start. Finger dexterity, control of sonorities, and mastery of musical styles was demonstrated by this varied concert. " LAPORTE HERALD-ARGUS
"Laughlin’s soft-spoken manner and delicate touch were well-suited to the informal, attentive environment. Barrios’ Vals and Catelnuovo-Tedesco’s Tarantella were confidently executed, and lots of fun to hear." ANN ARBOR NEWS
"Laughlin revealed his technical mastery of this old and very demanding instrument ... his Granada was haunting, delicate; the flamenco inspired Asturias was filled with fine tension, and Sevilla was strong and passionate." THE BLADE, TOLEDO
Programs:
Music of Spain and Latin America: Spanish classics, Latin-American tangos and other dances, and flamenco showpieces by Joaquin Rodrigo, Joaquin Turina, Paco Peņa, Paco de Lucia, Astor Piazzolla, and Agustin Barrios.
The Segovia Legacy, and Beyond! Masterworks by J.S. Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, Joaquin Turina, Manuel M. Ponce, and Isaac Albeniz, popularized by the immortal Spanish guitarist Andres Segovia.
Pangæa - Music from Around the World: Colorful contemporary works from the Far East, Europe, Latin America, and the United States by Yuquijiro Yocoh, Paco Peņa, Paco de Lucia, Lou Harrison, Astor Piazzolla, Paulo Bellinati, and Andrew York.