Miyabi Duo - Timothy Bowers: Guitar Music, Vol. 1 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The guitar is traditionally the preserve of the Spanish. But Timothy Bowers, born near London in 1954, has found a rather more English side to the instrument understated emotion expressed in an accessible language, unforced elegance, crisp and clean textures and a degree of reserve; extending it's frame of reference, much of this music has the unhurried delicacy of a Japanese water-colour and the hint of folksong that comes with the guitar itself. This album, the first dedicated to Bowers' guitar music, has the stamp of authenticity it is performed by musicians with whom he has worked closely, and the recording was supervised by the composer himself.