The Black Decameron

The Black Decameron

The Black Decameron
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Composer: Leo Brouwer
Conductor: Steven Mercurio
Performer: John Williams
Performer: London Sinfonietta
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-03-17
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
  1. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Moderato, II Theme And variations
  2. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Theme
  3. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 1
  4. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 2
  5. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 3
  6. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 4
  7. Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: III, Tempo Libero. Allegro
  8. Elogio De La Danza - Eulogy For The Dance: Lento, Obstinato
  9. El Decameron Negro (1981): El Arpa Del Guerrero
  10. El Decameron Negro (1981): La Huida De Los Amantes Por El Valle De Los Ecos
  11. El Decameron Negro (1981): Balada De La Doncella Enamoradal
  12. Hika: 'In Memoriam Toru Takemitsu' (1996)

Music reviews of The Black Decameron

Music Review: Soulful playing from the man
Rating: 4 Stars

I was recommended to approach this CD with caution, as John uses his trademark "faultless and riskless" playing style to the maximum, but being a huge fan I had to explore. I was not disappointed.
The opening to Concerto Toronto is quite simply spine tingling, John's technical ability boggles the mind in what seems to be one of the hardest guitar compositions to date, and also one of the most beautiful. Brouwer's typical theme development techniques are used to great effect, and his orchestration is also very appropriate - a rare trait for a composer so dedicated to one instrument. In this first movement, I found myself rewinding and relistening many times to some of the phrases, as Williams' playing is so impeccable. The second movement, a theme and variations is also excellently presented, and especially the first variation, I'd like to hear any other guitarist play this well.
The Elogio de la Danza is also very neatly presented, if a little souless in parts, on the whole justice is done to this fine work.
El Decameron Negro promised such great things - One of Brouwers finest compositions played by a true master. However, looking beyond technical ability (which anyone would agree is here in buckets) El Arpa del Guerrero sounds as though the notes have been put into a computer and churned back out. Yes its fluid and mistakeless, but for such an estabished performer,I expected better and more original things.
His interpretation of La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de los Ecos, however, is among the finest, if not the finest pieces of playing I have ever heard from John. The lyricism shines at every opportunity, and is strongly backed by his technique. If the gallop at the end leaves you unmoved, then see a doctor. Absolute magic.
Then the Balada de la Doncella Enmorada. This is undeniably a little rushed, and often used to show off - again its fluid and hugely impressive, but somewhat immature.(?)
The Hika is fantastic, John really brings out the agressive nature of the phrasing, and the sombre melodies - I'd like to see him do it live. He sure can play guitar.
Overall, definitely worth checking out - interpretations vary, and who am I to cuss such a legend's playing. I like this CD very much and so will you.
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