Category: Chamber Music / Guitar
Instrumentation: guitar
Duration: 4.5 minutes
Difficulty: Moderately difficult
Publisher: Les Productions D’OZ

Rusticola is a lively solo guitar work in ternary form. The outer sections have a jazzy, energetic character, while the contrasting middle section offers a more lyrical and expressive mood. Concise and engaging, the piece reflects Baxter’s clear formal design, melodic directness, and ability to balance rhythmic vitality with songful writing.

Moderately difficult, Rusticola is well suited for guitar recitals and contemporary solo programs. Its contrast between jazzy outer material and a lyrical central section gives performers opportunities for both rhythmic clarity and expressive phrasing.