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| 1. Pavanas | |||
| 2. Canarios | |||
| 3. Prelude In D Minor | |||
| 4. Fugue In A Minor | |||
| 5. Fantasy & Minuet | |||
| 6. Passacaille | |||
| 7. Fantasie | |||
| 8. Suite In D Minor: Prelude | |||
| 9. Suite In D Minor: Allemande | |||
| 10. Suite In D Minor: Courante | |||
| 11. Suite In D Minor: Sarabande | |||
| 12. Suite In D Minor: Gavotte | |||
| 13. Suite In D Minor: Menuet I & II | |||
| 14. Suite In D Minor: Bourree | |||
| 15. Suite In D Minor: Gigue | |||
| 16. Tombeau sur la mort de M. Comte de Logy | |||
| 17. Suite in E Minor, S. 996: Prelude | |||
| 18. Suite in E Minor, S. 996: Allemande | |||
| 19. Suite in E Minor, S. 996: Courante | |||
| 20. Suite in E Minor, S. 996: Sarabande | |||
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I prefer Bream to John Williams' immaculate playing with almost mechanic precision. In this Baroque repertoire too, Bream proves to be a superior musician. The subtle intonation and the way he breathes life into the instrument is simply magical. The sound quality is warm and realistic and the occasional background hiss does not bother me very much in the presence of such captivating musicianship and artistry.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album on LP in 1976 and was so impressed that I learned the Bach Prelude and Fugue (tracks 3 and 4) and played them for years. Some complain about hiss on this album (it was recorded in the mid-sixties), but I think this might be the best classical solo album I have ever heard. Particularly impressive are tracks 1-5 by Sanz, Bach and Sor. This is an album that I know you will listen to over and over again.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Julian Bream at his best!
29 May 1999
Format:Audio CD
The fluidity of his playing on this album is amazing. Each note falls in place at exactly the right moment. Besides the well-known J.S. Bach, he also introduces us to several other less-known Baroque composers: Gaspar Sanz, Fernando Sor, S.L. Weiss, & Robert de Visee. Too often, Baroque music is presented as just an exercise in counterpoint. In this album, the rhythm is matched to human emotions in such a way that it's not just an academic exercise. The music is both exhilarating and soothing. I regularly buy this album as gifts for friends. No one has been disappointed yet.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Superb performance and value, mediocre sound
15 Dec 2003
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD collects performances from the 1960s of baroque pieces of varying degrees of fame. The Gaspar Sanz pieces that start the disc contain material incorporated by Joaquin Rodrigo into his very well-known Concierto de Aranjuez. Bach's Lute Suite in Em is also quite well-known, particularly its marvelous bourree, thanks to Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. The lesser-known pieces on the disc are equally wonderful.
Julian Bream's playing is both impeccable and inspired. His contrasts of timbre energize these performances; at the same time, his tempi, ornaments, and phrasing are entirely faithful to the music. I am a classical guitarist myself, and I learn something about how to play these pieces every time I listen to this CD.
There is considerable background hiss on my copy of this recording. At its price, however, that's not much of a complaint.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Attention music lovers...
5 Sep 2001
Format:Audio CD
I urge everyone with any interest in baroque music in particular, and great musical performances in general to buy this wonderful collection. Mostly recorded in the 1960's I believe, the interpretations are flawless, the guitar sound other-worldly, and the whole package, at an outrageously low price, yet again demonstrates why Julian Bream is a performer and musician without peer. Quietly amazing!
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