Celil Refik Kaya is a contemporary guitarist and composer in the great tradition of artists who have created their own unique contribution to the repertoire. Sonata No. 1 is characterised by various stylistic resemblances which include South and North American composers, jazz chord progressions, French impressionism and Spanish folk music, whereas the Sonatina expresses more personal emotions. Kaya’s Turkish background can be heard in his variations on the folk song Yavuz Geliyor Yavuz, which, like the Sketches, has it’s origins in art and music close to the composer’s heart.

Tracklist:

1. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D major~I. Allegro moderato
2. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D major~II. Andante espressivo
3. Guitar Sonata No. 1 in D major~III. Scherzo-Finale
4. From My Window
5. Guitar Sonatina~I. Andante
6. Guitar Sonatina~II. Adagio
7. Guitar Sonatina~III. Allegro
8. Prelude No. 1 for Guitar
9. Sketches, Vol. 1~No.
10. Bridge
11. Sketches, Vol. 1~No.
12. Bosporus
13. Sketches, Vol. 1~No.
14. Blind Fisherman
15. Sketches, Vol. 1~No.
16. Blind Fisherman’s Wife
17. Theme and Variations on Yavuz Geliyor Yavuz

UPC: 747313459872
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.27.26
Format: CD