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Three years in the making, Three Novellas for Guitar and Orchestra is a signature collection of audiophile masterworks composed by award-winning guitarist Toulouse Engelhardt.

Integrating jazz, folk and classical expressions into a tableau of imaginative, symphonic color, Three Novellas is crafted into an instant classic.

String visions of these three tone poems will send listeners on a sonic odyssey to mythological worlds of mermaids, UFOs, and interstellar, mathematical space.

Three Novellas is deeply influenced by the masters of French impressionism: Debussy, Ravel and Satie. Innovators of the early Twentieth Century, Bartók and Schönberg, have also given inspiration to Engelhardt -- whose "neo-classical jazz" compositions reflect the inventive arrangements of Andre Segovia and jazz greats Pat Metheny and Wes Montgomery, as well as the guitar forms of Kenny Burrell.

Three Novellas for Guitar and Orchestra are multi-movement, interconnected suites, reminiscent of mythical stories from the past. A mosaic of sound leads listeners by suggestion, atmosphere, and novelty. While exploring uncommon simplicities in Engelhardt's music, you can imagine lyrical and sonic visualizations -- while painting your own imagery.

Special guests include Monique Donnelly (soprano), Mark Robertson (concertmaster), Mike Deutsch (percussion), and Cristina Montes Mateo (harp).

Music director and conductor, Christopher M. Allport, has assembled a superb cast of international symphonic talent -- emerging from Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Orchestral de Paris -- and beyond. Evoking a totality of sonic pleasures, from worlds yet untapped, Engelhardt and Allport evoke feelings of mystery, pleasure, and sensory stimulation in this magnificent pastoral fantasia.

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• For fans of Pat Metheny, Erik Satie, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, The Byrds, Wes Montgomery, John Dowland, John Fahey, Leo Kottke

Press Quotes

...Three Novellas for Guitar and Orchestra is enlightening. This one-of-a-kind recording by Toulouse Englehardt is simply put, extraordinary.

     —Phillip Smith, PhillyCheezeBlues

'The 'Segovia of Surf,' Toulouse Engelhardt has achieved a true magnum opus, with musical director Christopher M. Allport.'

     —Harvey Kubernik, Cave Hollywood

Toulouse is a master of his craft. His inventions are timeless,kaleidoscopic and spatial as Oceania and interstellar space. He knows how to create visual imagery through the idiom of music. His music sounds or maybe I should say looks like constant Northern Lights, as the listener transcends through stained glass,falling from the sky through a prism.'.

     —Denny Bruce, Takoma Records

'Toulouse Engelhardt plays the guitar with such dexterity that it sounds like the man has at least 15 fingers! He is a showcase of technical brilliance and a master in both composition and performance!'

     —Richard Foss, All Music Guide

'A bold , extraordinary musicial statement by guitar hero Toulouse Engelhardt'

     —Robert Silverstein, Roots Music Reports

'Toulouse is one of my all-time favorite guitarists. He should be playing at Carnegie Hall.'

     —David Lindley, Kaleidoscope

'Guitar genius'

     —STAFF, Los Angeles Times

'Toulouse Engelhardt's music is an exciting, virtuosic amalgam of musical styles ranging from jazz, folk and classical.'.

     —STAFF, Acoustic Guitar Magazine

'A beautiful, lyrical new work!'

     —Stephen Rochford, DMA, Conductor of the Symphonic Winds of the Pacific

'' A euphony of musical color and lyrically delicious! A stunning achievement!'

     —Paul R. Klees; Associate Director, Pacific Arts Consortium

'A beautiful masterpiece, that brings together the worlds of jazz, folk and orchestral music, with an elegant, tasteful, plethora of imagination. No record collection is complete without this gem.'.

     —STAFF, Penny University; UK

'Three Novellas for Guitar & Orchestra is a wonderful record. It's inspiring, elegant and invigorating. It touches me in my very soul.'

     —Stephen Kalinich, Beach Boys Lyricist 1/1/2024