Masakazu Ito Releases "Variations on a Theme by Mozart" DVD

[Webmaster]

DENVER, Colo., February 25, 2007 - Masakazu Ito released "Variations
on a Theme by Mozart" today, the second classical guitar master class
DVD in his "My Repertoire" video series, produced by Sonata Systems.
In Volume II, Ito performs Opus 9 by Fernando Sor, followed by
extensive analysis in a master class setting.

Experience a master class setting in your home, studying at your own
pace. Thorny passages are carefully examined and valuable guidance
provided. The master class includes 77 minutes of comprehensive,
insightful instruction. Masa carefully examines every part of Sor's
famous composition, measure by measure. Follow his musical analysis
effortlessly using the interactive score above his shoulder. Observe
his technique up close with new picture-in-a-picture content.

Would you make faster progress with expert guidance? If so, this
essential volume belongs in your library. Focus is placed on
isolation strategies and other learning techniques all students
benefit from, regardless of level. Masa emphasizes the fundamental
importance of playing in time, and much consideration is given to
interpreting Sor's intentions, particularly in the challenging
passages. Alternative approaches are examined closely, including
Segovia's interpretation. Much time is dedicated to fingering, shifts
and appoggiatura, techniques needed to play Sor's Magic Flute
successfully.

A trailer is available for review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x93lc8jEwHc

For more information, please visit the videography web page at
masakazuito.com:

http://www.masakazuito.com/masaVideography.shtml

About Masakazu Ito:

Masakazu Ito is recognized as one of today's top guitarists, acclaimed
by musicians, composers, conductors and critics for his mastery of the
instrument and its repertoire. Ito is an international performer,
teacher, composer and recording artist. He currently holds a teaching
position at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, where
he received a master's degree under the guidance of Ricardo Iznaola.

About Sonata Systems:

Sonata Systems produces creative digital content for the web, TV and
film. We focus on integrating three core services: video production,
multimedia post-production and web consulting. Our services are
comprehensive, from pre-production through distribution, delivering a
quality product that reflects the themes and goals of each client.

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