1974No.39

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393.00

R-39SUMMER 1974

P'ublished and copyrighted 1974 by The Society of the ClassicGuitar (a non-profit membership corporation), 409 East 50thStreet, New York, New York 10022.

Editor: Vladimir BobriAssociate Editors: Gregory d'Alessio,

Contributing Editors: Suzanne Bloch, Carl Miller,

Layout: V. Bobri

Circulation: L. Trett

Franz C. Hess, Martha Nelson

John W. DuarteREPRINT PROJECT

Advertising: Michacl J. Kelly, Martha Nelson In Guitar Review 38 we asked the question: Shall wereprint the first issues of The Guitar Review?

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Readers responded with an immediate resoundingYES! which has reverberated throughout all theStatesof the Union and has echoed and re-echoed from morethan 60 other countries over the globe. These letters,each one containing a personal note and expressions ofappreciation for the magazine, have beenmost gratify-ing to the editorial staff. We wish it were possible toanswer each one. At all events, we thank you all for theencouragement. Now this Reprint Project is becoming

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a reality.ALL REMITTANCES MUST BE IN U.S. DOLLARS

Early in the history of the Guitar Review werealizedthat by concentrating on collecting and presenting inour pages material of permanent value the Guitar Re-view would gradually accumulate pricelessvolumes ofinformation. The hundreds of letters which you havesent requesting the re-issue of Volume I testify effec-

CONTENTS:Cover design Fernando Sor ca. 1820; drawing by

I. Goubaud; engraved by M. N. BateMontage by V. Bobri

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tively to the validity of this policy.On pages 28, 29 and 30 of this issue you will find a

Illustrations and Decorations detailed description of Volume One and information onhow to order it. Do not delay! This is a limited edition.By sending your reservation order now you will be

assured of having a copy.ArticlesMore Strings?Fernando Sor, Concert

Andrés Segovia

Performer Brian Jeffery

The Guitar and the KeyboardInstruments Mario Sicca

The Tripódison of DionisioAguado H.E.Huttig I

Introducing New ContributorsNew Guitar Music and Books Sérgio Abreu,

Alice Artzt, Martha Nelson,V. Bobri

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