The Goldsmith Odyssey

Episode 42 - The Early Guitar Scores (1954-1958) with Carlos Rafael Rivera

June 03, 2024 Yavar, David, and Clark / Carlos Rafael Rivera Season 7 Episode 3
Episode 42 - The Early Guitar Scores (1954-1958) with Carlos Rafael Rivera
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The Goldsmith Odyssey
Episode 42 - The Early Guitar Scores (1954-1958) with Carlos Rafael Rivera
Jun 03, 2024 Season 7 Episode 3
Yavar, David, and Clark / Carlos Rafael Rivera

Returning guest Carlos Rafael Rivera joins us for our longest episode to date!

In the opening portion of the show, Carlos takes us on an in-depth guided tour of the history of Spanish classical guitar music, providing a brilliant framework through which to view the music we'll be covering.

After that, Carlos joins your humble hosts David, Yavar, and Clark for an exploration of three guitar-based Goldsmith radio scores: the Hallmark Hall of Fame installment "Simón Bolívar," plus the CBS Romance episodes "Córdoba" and "The Guitar." Additionally, we return to Goldsmith's early Toccata for Solo Guitar concert work, this time with expert insights from our guest.

Finally, we take some time to catch up with Carlos on the work he's been doing in recent years, offering comments on and samples from projects like Lessons in Chemistry, Monsieur Spade, Ezra, Just Beyond, Chupa, and more!

Despite lasting nearly as long as Simón Bolívar’s exile in Jamaica, we think there's a great deal to savor in this one. Listen in manageable chunks, or just sit back and spend the day with us. Enjoy!

Here's your The Early Guitar Scores (1954-1958) with Carlos Rafael Rivera Track list! 



Please send your correspondence to mail@goldsmithodyssey.com.

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Returning guest Carlos Rafael Rivera joins us for our longest episode to date!

In the opening portion of the show, Carlos takes us on an in-depth guided tour of the history of Spanish classical guitar music, providing a brilliant framework through which to view the music we'll be covering.

After that, Carlos joins your humble hosts David, Yavar, and Clark for an exploration of three guitar-based Goldsmith radio scores: the Hallmark Hall of Fame installment "Simón Bolívar," plus the CBS Romance episodes "Córdoba" and "The Guitar." Additionally, we return to Goldsmith's early Toccata for Solo Guitar concert work, this time with expert insights from our guest.

Finally, we take some time to catch up with Carlos on the work he's been doing in recent years, offering comments on and samples from projects like Lessons in Chemistry, Monsieur Spade, Ezra, Just Beyond, Chupa, and more!

Despite lasting nearly as long as Simón Bolívar’s exile in Jamaica, we think there's a great deal to savor in this one. Listen in manageable chunks, or just sit back and spend the day with us. Enjoy!

Here's your The Early Guitar Scores (1954-1958) with Carlos Rafael Rivera Track list! 



Please send your correspondence to mail@goldsmithodyssey.com.

Carlos’s Personal Background with Guitar
Goldsmith’s Approach to Guitar
History of Spanish Guitar
Simón Bolívar
Córdoba
The Guitar
Toccata for Solo Guitar (revisited with an expert)
Carlos Catch-Up
Closing
Outtakes