La Vida Breve
[CD] Jack & Elle Davisson
a complimentary set of D'Addario Extended Life XT Strings is included (a $15.99 value)
The Davisson Duo is made up of 21st century musicians Jack and Elle Davisson whose exceptional artistry, skill and lyricism belie the fact that the siblings are just teenagers. Since 2017, their thoughtful phrasing, incredible colors, meticulous technique and expressive playing have earned them a following across the country. Still in high school, the duo is developing a reputation for fusing well-known war horses with modern compositions, creating intriguing programs that present pieces in a fresh, modern way.
Jack Davisson, 17, studies with Christopher Mallett at the California Conservatory of Music. Among his many recent prizes and first place honors are: the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition, Senior Division (2021); the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition (2021); the Society of American Musicians Competition, Guitar Senior Division (2021); and the Young Arts National Arts Competition, Classical Music Winner (2021). Jack was also a first place prize winner at the Columbus State University Guitar Competition (2018), the Indiana International Guitar Competition (2017), the Boston Guitar Fest Competition (2017), the United States International Music Competition (2016), and others.
Elle Davisson, 15, also studies with Christopher Mallett. She is the first place prize winner of the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition, Junior Division (2022), as well as a prize winner of the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition (2022), the Southern Guitar Festival Youth Ensemble Competition (2021), the Society of American Musicians Competition (2021), the United States International Music Competition (2018),the Indiana International Guitar Competition (2017), and the Boston GuitarFest Competition (2017), among others.
As a duo, Elle and Jack have appeared multiple times on NPR’s From the Top, a nationally aired radio program, as well as on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concert series. They have also been featured innumerous articles, including Classical Guitar magazine’s Video Pick of the Week and Sunday Prodigy series. The Davisson Duo was a prize winner at the 2021 Southern Guitar Festival & Competition and both the 2018 and 2019 Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competitions. They have recorded with Guitar Salon International and performed on the Omni Foundation of the Arts concert series. Jack and Elle live in beautiful Northern California with their parents and German shepherd named Kiche.
| Track 1 | Sergio Assad - Jobiniana No. 1 |
|---|---|
| Track 2 | Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Prelude |
| Track 3 | Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - Fugue |
| Track 4 | Joaquin Rodrigo - Fandango (solo by Jack) |
| Track 5 | Joaquin Rodrigo - Passacaglia (solo by Jack) |
| Track 6 | Joaquin Rodrigo - Zapateado (solo by Jack) |
| Track 7 | Roland Dyens - Tuhu (solo by Jack) |
| Track 8 | Manuel de Falla - Danza Espanola No. 1 "from La Vida Breve" |
| Track 9 | Jose Luis Merlin - Evocacion (solo by Elle) |
| Track 10 | Jose Luis Merlin - Joropo (solo by Elle) |
| Track 11 | Astor Piazzolla - Tango No. 1 |
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| Maker/Manufacturer/Artist | DAVISSON DUO |
| Availability | Available |
| Description | The Davisson Duo is made up of 21st century musicians Jack and Elle Davisson whose exceptional artistry, skill and lyricism belie the fact that the siblings are just teenagers. Since 2017, their thoughtful phrasing, incredible colors, meticulous technique and expressive playing have earned them a following across the country. Still in high school, the duo is developing a reputation for fusing well-known war horses with modern compositions, creating intriguing programs that present pieces in a fresh, modern way. Jack Davisson, 17, studies with Christopher Mallett at the California Conservatory of Music. Among his many recent prizes and first place honors are: the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition, Senior Division (2021); the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition (2021); the Society of American Musicians Competition, Guitar Senior Division (2021); and the Young Arts National Arts Competition, Classical Music Winner (2021). Jack was also a first place prize winner at the Columbus State University Guitar Competition (2018), the Indiana International Guitar Competition (2017), the Boston Guitar Fest Competition (2017), the United States International Music Competition (2016), and others. Elle Davisson, 15, also studies with Christopher Mallett. She is the first place prize winner of the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition, Junior Division (2022), as well as a prize winner of the James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition (2022), the Southern Guitar Festival Youth Ensemble Competition (2021), the Society of American Musicians Competition (2021), the United States International Music Competition (2018),the Indiana International Guitar Competition (2017), and the Boston GuitarFest Competition (2017), among others. As a duo, Elle and Jack have appeared multiple times on NPR’s From the Top, a nationally aired radio program, as well as on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concert series. They have also been featured innumerous articles, including Classical Guitar magazine’s Video Pick of the Week and Sunday Prodigy series. The Davisson Duo was a prize winner at the 2021 Southern Guitar Festival & Competition and both the 2018 and 2019 Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competitions. They have recorded with Guitar Salon International and performed on the Omni Foundation of the Arts concert series. Jack and Elle live in beautiful Northern California with their parents and German shepherd named Kiche. |