Music : Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
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from: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0696998914124
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: May 02, 2000
Sales Rank: 2638
Studio: Sony
Disc 1:- 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
- Prelude - John Williams,
- Sonata for keyboard in E major, K. 380 (L. 23) 'Cortège' - John Williams, Scarlatti, Domenico
- III. Allegro - John Williams,
- Adagio - John Williams,
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - FOR ALL JOHN WILLIAMS FANS - A CD WELL WORTH BUYING
Having listened to this CD I though it was outstanding. As a John William fan myself, I always find his technique absulutely brilliant and some of the tracks on there I haven't heard before, which is a bonus. I have quite a few CD's of him playing solo and together with Julian Bream. Also the group Sky he was with back in the early 1980's. This CD I have to say has got to be the best one yet in my collection of John Williams CD's.
I would recommend this CD to all John Williams fans. ... Read More
Rating:  - Evening by the fire
Nice collection of classics for the guitar that was easy to listen to. No surprises and no disappointments.
Rating: - The Aranjuez Adagio is Perfection
The second movement adagio of the Aranjuez concert is one of my favourite pieces, a very difficult one to get right. I've listened to well over a dozen variations, the one on this CD, track 19, is an absolute gem. Just by itself is reason enough to own this CD. The only other Aranjuez performance that's even worth mentioning in the same breath is Julian Bream's, track 2 of the CD titled just "Julian Bream", with the Monteverdi orchestra. Both are just stunning performances, as close to perfection as it ... Read More
Rating: - Classic
Excellent CD for those interested in classical music. All the tracks are great in sound quality!
Rating: - Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
Loved the songs....loved the guitar renditions. Would highly recommend!
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