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Premiered in 1940, Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez has survived innumerable arrangements and transcriptions for a variety of other instruments (including a version for flugelhorn and brass band--memorably heard on the Brassed Off soundtrack) to become the single most famous and popular piece of music ever written for classical guitar. It's reputation, of course, is entirely justified, and any doubts that this passionate and emotionally charged music will pall as a result of over-exposure are dispelled utterly by Craig Ogden's warm-hearted advocacy. Ogden's technique is so highly developed that he presents Rodrigo's formidable demands on the soloist as natural and effortless musical outpourings. His organic reading is enhanced by sympathetic support from Fujioka and the BBC Philharmonic, making this Aranjuez one of the very finest ever recorded. But if the Aranjuez is the primary reason for acquiring this disc, the two other works here shouldn't be overlooked as a result. The Fantasia para un gentilhombre (1958) is a suite of Gaspar Sanz's 17th-century extravagant Spanish dances presented in colourful arrangements for guitar and orchestra by Rodrigo. The fizzing energy of the Concierto para una fiesta (1983) belies the fact that it was written when the composer was over 80. Its technical challenges hold no terrors for Ogden, who brings out all the exuberance and fiery spirit of this delightful music. For all lovers of the guitar, this is an album of inspirational music-making. --Mark Walker
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Craig, is one of my favourite Guiterists, So, I was pleased with the service provided bt Amazon,and the delivery method.
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A MUST HAVE for any Rodrigo fan!!!
23 Mar 2003
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Excellently orchestrated, played and recorded! Not only is this album fantastic and beautiful in every way possible, it's also a must have for any fan of Joaquin Rodrigo OR classical guitar in general. Australian-born Craig Ogden plays Rodrigo's most famous conciertos with a masterful, loving touch. I personally bought this CD back in 1999 (shortly before Rodrigo's death), and it is still in my CD player more often than any other album I own. Excellent deal for such well played pieces of wonderful music. Please buy this album, under no circumstances will you regret it!
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