One of the best guitar virtuosos of the 19th century lived right here in the United States. In addition to being a black guitar virtuoso, Justin Holland was a composer, educator, and activist. Born free, Holland worked to help other enslaved Black people on the Underground Railroad. Host Scott Blankenship shares his music and speaks with Professor Ernie Jackson, a Holland expert and guitarist himself.
W.H. Rulistun (arr. J. Holland): Rochester Schottische – Ernie Jackson, guitar
Justin Holland: Last Waltz of a Lunatic – Ernie Jackson, guitar
Giuseppe Verdi (arr. J. Holland): La Traviata – Michael Vascones, guitar
Ludwig van Beethoven (arr. J. Holland): Gertrude’s Dream Waltz – Michael Vascones, guitar
Vincenzo Bellini (arr. J. Holland): La Sonnambula – Michael Vascones, guitar
Justin Holland: Home Sweet Home With Variations – Mark Delpriora, guitar
Joseph Labitzky (arr. J. Holland): Elfin Waltzes – Mark Delpriora, guitar
Justin Holland: Peek-a-Boo Waltz – Mark Delpriora, guitar
W. T. Wrighton (arr. J. Holland): Dearest Spot on Earth – Keith Calmes, guitar
Justin Holland: Pansy Blossom Waltz – Keith Calmes, guitar
Justin Holland: Moonlight Mazurka – Keith Calmes, guitar
Friedrich von Flowtow (arr. J. Holland): Martha – Gabriele Leite, guitar
Justin Holland: Musette de Nina – Gabriele Leite, guitar
Gioachino Rossini (arr. J. Holland): William Tell Overture – Gabriele Leite, guitar