Roland Dyens

Muguets. This piece was composed in the spring and remains one of my favourites (like the lily-of-the-valley of the title). It is a light little waltz with a Parisian perfume, and is dedicated to a Co...

Lille Song. Li'l song, as I pronounce it. This is the little sister to Mambo des nuances and is just as simple. Try it out gently at first and it will soon fall into place. Mambo des nuances. Although...

This work was commissioned by the Santo Tirso festival in Portugal, and while it does not drag us inexorably along the shorelines of the dark 'fado' (from the Latin 'fatum', destiny), it does transpor...

Ville d'Avril transports classical guitarists into an enchanting, springtime world of sound brimming with poetry and French elegance. This expressive work captivates with its atmospheric melodic lines...

Ville d'Avril was premiered on 30 August 1997 as part of the 4th International Summer School in Martigny in eastern France, which I had the honour to direct. It lasts exactly the same length of time a...

Although these three pieces were written at different times, they have been united between two covers because of the unusual anecdotes concerning the circumstances of their composition. (These stories...

After the rigours of composing a concerto for two guitars (such as Concertomaggio), and wanting a change of scene, I have found the most enjoyable activity lies in arranging. So I jumped in feet first...

Experience a timeless classic in a richly resonant setting: "Variations sur un thème de F. Sor d'après la 'Flute Enchantée'" combines the unmistakable elegance of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" with the m...

Immerse yourself in gentle, touching soundscapes with "Lulla by Melissa", published by the renowned Editions Henry Lemoine. This delicate sheet music edition for classical guitar enchants with its lyr...

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Roland Dyens chose the titles of his works when a composition was nearly finished, 'the icing on the cake', as he liked to say. Air ascendant Terre gives a nod to the elements of Yannick Le Goff and R...

This, my first concerto, and the work I hold dearest even today, nevertheless cost me not only three months of composition but also several years of doubt and revision. It was first performed in Canne...

This concerto, commissioned by the German-Canadian Amadeus Duo, is a triple 'omaggio' to Ravel, Sor and the Argentinian Astor Piazzolla. While certain typical characteristics of the three composers ar...

This piece was composed between Christmas and the first few days of January at the request of my American friend Stephen Robinson, whose idea was to make a recording around the theme of Christmas. As...

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Immerse yourself in the unmistakable flair of France: With "Chansons françaises 1", published by the prestigious Editions Henry Lemoine, timeless melodies are brought to life on the six strings of you...