By publishing the "Recital", our intention is to cover pieces mainly for the repertoire of the lower guitar classes (Preliminary, Lower) but also for the higher classes (Middle, Upper). If we assume that enrollment in each of these classes lasts three years, then each issue of this series corresponds in some way to one year. Of course, no one is obligated to play or teach these specific pieces in a certain year, as the abilities and performance of students vary significantly. The "Recital" does not include any studies, as the most important guitar studies have been published with the same pedagogical logic by the same Publishing House (Concert Studies 1, 2, 3, 4).

The works included, some original and some arranged, come from all musical periods. They start from the 16th and reach the 20th century.

In particular, "Recital No 1 and No 2, without being methods (like the rest of the Recitals), are intended to be educational, as the pieces they contain - placed pedagogically - can solve many of the technical problems that a young guitar student faces.

They consist of two parts. The first includes pieces for solo guitar, while the second includes arrangements of pieces and songs from around the world, for two guitars. The music of Manos Hadjidakis plays a dominant role (especially in the duets of the second part). It is necessary for the younger generations to get to know, learn and love the work of the leading composer of the 20th century.

The first guitar (melody) is almost always monophonic and played obligatorily by the student. The second, somewhat more difficult, is intended for the teacher or a more advanced student.

At the same time, it was considered appropriate to include some biographical information about composers whose works are included in the "Recital", in order to supplement the students' knowledge. I want to thank Kostas Papagrigoriou and Harilaos Naka who boldly took on the risk of such an endeavor, as well as Dimitrios Doulias without whom such an ambitious publication could not be realized.

Thus, an idea that had become obsessive to me for many years, since the time I started teaching, was implemented.