Since
its inception in 1992, the Frary Guitar Duo has
performed extensively in the islands, developing
a reputation for lyricism, musical insight and grace.
Performances
What could be more
elegant and relaxing than classical guitar duets music
at your next event? The Frary Guitar Duo is available
for weddings, parties, meetings and other events on
the island of Oahu. Or, perhaps, a solo classical
guitarist for intimate dinners and ceremonies. Please
email
or call (808) 944-8108 for rates and
details.
Sample
Music
We don't
play pop music, sing, dance or tell jokes. Instead we focus
on being the best we can be at one thing: hardcore, straight
ahead classical guitar music. What's that you ask? Take a
listen and find out. These duet tracks were recorded
during live
performances
at
UHM
Orvis
Auditorium and so contain a small amount of audience noise and
an occasional zip or bump. However, this is the real deal
with no studio tricks or retakes.
The first track is
the famous Greensleeves, but not your run of the mill
Christmas or folk variety. It's hardcore Renaissance 'sleeves
with dueling variations and an
improvised basso continuo (accompaniment) by yours truly.
Seil plays the lead (usually upper voice).
I wrote two versions
of Agashi, a guitar solo and the duet variant performed
here. I improvise an introduction and Seil joins me when the
head
cuts in. Agashi is the Korean word for young woman.
Modinha by
Celso Machado is melancholy and folksy. The modinha originated
as a sentimental
love song, and is usually full of sadness and longing. This
song style developed in
Brazil and Portugal during the 18th century and is still
composed today. I admit I wanted to have fun and took liberties,
diddling over the changes. It was an encore selection from
the Frary Guitar Duo's September 17, 2006 concert at UH Manoa's
Orvis Auditorium.
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Il Pak Frary
Education: B.M.
Guitar Performance, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Performance: Feature
solo and duet concerts for UHM, LCC and events in the
Hawaii community. Member of the Frary Guitar Duo.
Availability: Solo
and duet performances on Oahu. 
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Peter
Kun Frary
Education: M.A.
Music, University of Hawaii at Manoa • B.A.
Guitar Performance, Western Washington University.
Performance: Solo
concerts for UHM, LCC, Hawaii Public Radio, Hawaii Chamber
Orchestra, The Hawaii Guitar Society, Director of the
LCC Guitar Ensemble, et al. Member of the Frary Guitar
Duo.
Availability: Solo
and duet performances on Oahu.
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Sons
de Carrilhoes (Sounds of Bells), is a traditional Brazilian
Maxixe and typical of what I like to play.
I improvised an "epic" introduction for a little
extra spice. Performed on my Hirade TH90 Classical Guitar
and recorded direct to DAT in my living room. And, yeah,
I did about 12 takes and choose the best one. No editing
or overdubs.
Frary Guitar Duo
