John Williams - Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
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Artist: John WilliamsComposer: Gabriel Faure
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Composer: Agustin Barrios-Mangore
Composer: Isaac Albeniz
Composer: Mikos Theodorakis
Composer: Domenico Scarlatti
Composer: Astor Piazzolla
Composer: Joaquin Rodrigo
Conductor: William Goodchild
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2000-05-02
Music Label: Sony Classical
Soundtracks:
- Romance
- Pavane
- Sunburst
- Una Limosna Por el Amor de Dios
- Asturias
- Gymnopedie No. 3
- El Condor Pasa
- Verano Porteno
- Scherzino Mexicano
- Berceuse
- Natalia
- Dance from la Vida Breve
- Planxty Madame Maxwell
- Epitafios
- Prelude from Lute Suite
- I. Prelude from Suite for Lute (Guitar) No. 4 in E Major, BXV 1006a - From The Seville Concert - John Williams
- Sonata in E Major, K. 380 (L. 23) - From The Baroque Album - John Williams
- III. Allegro from Trio For Violin, Lute (Guitar) And Basso Continuo In C Major, RV 82 - From John Williams Plays Vivaldi Concertos - John Williams
- II. Adagio From Conceirto de Aranjuez For Guitar And Orchestra - John Williams
Music reviews of Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
Music Review: Beautiful interpretations and flawless performance
Rating: 5 Stars
Many of the tracks here are from previous releases by Williams, but don't let this deter you from purchasing (I nearly did, almost missing a brilliant music programme and really fine performances by the artist). Romance, the first piece, is unusual and stunning; it segues charmingly into the Pavane, so you very nearly have two side-by-side tracks that flow into one another, one fulfilling the promises made in the first. Next, music that is gentle or lively, but always exactly as the title of the CD states -- romantic, so it pulls at the senses at the same time that it evokes all the possibilities of great music. The Cavatina will leave you aching for more. And two of my favorites, in my opinion Williams' best performances, Asturias, and the final track, the Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez, are lively and tonally perfect. Just as mentioned in the Editorial Review above, Williams' music is gorgeous -- he is able to arouse sounds from his guitar that demonstrate his status as the highest master of his instrument. These are the sort of performances where an artist becomes one with his instrument, in fact, since they flow out from the strings so beautifully, with a perfection and emotion that you rarely hear with other guitarists. If you like guitar at all, or even if you are curious, don't neglect this CD.
Description of Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.Guitarist John Williams (no, not John Williams the soundtrack composer) adds to his fine catalog of impeccable recordings with Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar. But this isn't just a best-of collection (though some of his greatest work is included here) since the disc contains three new recordings. Among the new tracks, Fauré's Pavane is a real stunner, a short but gorgeous piece originally meant for orchestra and choir, where Williams's guitar sounds as though it always belonged there. We get Williams at his most interpretative--his arrangements of Satie's Gymnopedie No. 3 and Piazzolla tango Verano porteno--and his most serene (the "Cavatina" theme from the movie Deer Hunter). Let's face it, some fine classical guitarists can lull their listeners into near comatose states with their instrument; Williams, on the other hand, is just the opposite. His gorgeous tone, inventive arrangements, and interesting repertoire continue to make the classical guitar sound exciting. In short, a great introduction to Williams and a real gem for lovers of classical guitar. --Jason Verlinde
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