Boyd Meets Girl (Sono Luminus), 2017

Rupert Boyd, guitar & Laura Metcalf, cello

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"They play like one, with a harmony of purpose as sure as their intonation.”

  1. -Gramophone

"The pair have an easy, natural chemistry that translates to every style they tackle on this eclectic outing.” - Classical Guitar Magazine


"There is a sense of lightness and joy that permeates Boyd Meets Girl, the works are uniformly a pleasure to listen to, and, no doubt, to perform – but there is also plenty to sink your teeth into.” - Limelight Magazine


"It is lyrical, beautifully balanced and played, and with great sensitivity between the instruments... a thoughtful, engaging, entertaining, and utterly delightful program."

- Canberra Critics Circle


"At the outset it is evident that the pairing works brilliantly… the duo transitions effortlessly between exuberance and reflection.” - Serenade Magazine


“Excellent liner notes.” - Soundboard Magazine


"A musical match made in heaven.” - Rafael’s Music Notes


"Boyd Meets Girl features stunningly beautiful arrangements and exceptional performances." - this is classical guitar


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Jaime Zenamon (b. 1953)
Reflexões No. 6

    1. Fluido [3:05]

    2. Dolorosa [4:38]

    3. Vivissimo [2:43]


Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

  1. 4.Pavane, Op. 50 [4:11]


Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Two-Part Inventions*

    5. No. 8: F major [0:56]

    6. No. 10: G major [0:56]

    7. No. 6: E major [2:03]

    8. No. 13: A minor [1:12]


Ross Edwards (b. 1943)

9. Arafura Arioso [6:01]


Radamés Gnattali (1906-1988)

10. Allegretto Comodo [4:33]


Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)

11. Café 1930* [6:46]


Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)

Siete Canciones Españolas*

    12. El paño maruno [1:14]

    13. Seguidilla murciana [1:18]

    14. Asturiana [2:35]

    15. Jota [3:23]

    16. Nana [1:46]

    17. Canción [1:06]

    18. Polo [1:34]


Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)

19. Spiegel im Spiegel* [8:28]


Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

20. Human Nature* [2:43]



*Arr. R. Boyd/L. Metcalf


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Recorded at Sono Luminus Studios, Boyce, Virginia, October 24-27 2016


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