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First Loves: Jason Vieaux's Guitar Concertos In Slow Motion

Jason Vieaux was captivated by the slow movements of two great guitar concertos. Tyler Boye hide caption

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First Loves: Jason Vieaux's Guitar Concertos In Slow Motion

The classical guitarist recalls high school summers fueled by the voluptuous slow movements in concertos by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Joaquin Rodrigo.

Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio (John Williams/Philadelphia Orchestra/Ormandy)

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Stroke of Luck Leads Flutist to the Right Teacher

Priscilla Wadsworth, 16, chose to play flute in band because it's what her friends chose to play. She enjoyed it immediately, but didn't get serious about playing flute until a stroke of luck led her to meet her teacher, Dr. Gerald Welker. She performs Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto Pastorale, 1st. mvt. This segment originally aired on Jan. 10th, 2007.

Stroke of Luck Leads Flutist to the Right Teacher

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