Konrad Ragossnig - Guitarist and Lutenist
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KONRAD RAGOSSNIG, GUITARIST AND LUTENIST --- "Konrad Ragossnig's repertoire ranges from Renaissance lute music to contemporary guitar music, and he has premiered works by two dozen composers, such as Hans Erich Apostel, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Friedrich Cerha, Hans Werner Henze, and Pierre Wissmer. He also enjoys playing chamber works where the guitar has been neglected, such as in Schubert's 'Die schöne Müllerin', which he has performed with Peter Schreier at the Salzburg Festival. - Konrad Ragossnig has made a large number of radio and TV performances and has produced over 60 records and CD recordings for renowned classic labels. Among the many prizes he has been awarded are the 'Grand Prix du Disque' and the 'Edison Award'. His six-part anthology "Musik für Laute" (DG/Archiv) was selected by the German record magazine 'Fono Forum' for the "Guitar and Lute music" section as Record of the Century. The recordings show a varied repertoire that ranges from lute music of the Renaissance to works of contemporary music for the guitar. He has published approximately 70 music editions for both guitar and lute of lute and guitar music, ranging from basic technique to arrangements of works such as Falla's 'Suite Populaire Espagnole' (arranged for cello and guitar), and performing editions of works like J.S. Bach's 'Fugue for Lute', BWV 1000." --- (Source: www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Ragossnig-Konrad.htm).
