Rochester Schottische by Rochester Schottische performed by Ernie Jackson, Guitar l Met Music

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Rochester Schottische by W. H. Ruliston, arranged by Justin Holland (1819--1887), played by Ernie Jackson. Filmed in the Patio from the Castle of Vélez Blanco at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, August, 2013. Performed on a guitar made by Christian Frederick Martin (1796--1873), Nazareth, Pennsylvania, before 1867.

Learn more about this instrument at: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/506806

Justin Holland was an African-American who dedicated his life to the study of classical guitar in the 19th century. He was an arranger of over three-hundred works of classical guitar music, and taught guitar to many prominent individuals during his lifetime. Holland was an early endorser and user of guitars by Christian Frederick Martin.

Production support was provided by The Augustine Foundation

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