CONTEMPORARY SOLO GUITAR REPERTOIRE
This page presents contemporary classical guitar music. The collection features a repertoire of solo guitar compositions and modern guitar repertoire, highlighting innovative and avant-garde guitar pieces for the acoustic instrument.
MEDITATION
for solo guitar
Duration:
5 minutes
Instrumentation:
solo guitar
Year Composed:
2000
Written For:
Luiz Mantovani
Premiere Performance:
Luiz Mantovani
31 July 2001
Greensboro, VT , USA
Meditation for solo guitar. Luiz Mantovani, guitar
About Meditation
Meditation is a 5‑minute work for solo guitar, composed in 2000 and dedicated to guitarist Luiz Mantovani, who also gave the premiere. The piece unfolds in a quiet, reflective manner, exploring a small set of musical ideas with patience and clarity. Its focus is on color, resonance, and the natural breathing of the instrument, creating a concentrated atmosphere that invites stillness and attentive listening.
For the Performers
Level: Suitable for professional guitarists and advanced guitar students.
Programming: Well suited for intimate recitals, meditative or atmospheric program segments, contemporary guitar showcases, or as a contrasting quiet moment within a larger concert.
Style: Calm, introspective writing; emphasis on tone, resonance, and subtle dynamic shaping rather than virtuosity.