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Track Listings
| 1. Asturias | |||
| 2. Tango | |||
| 3. Canarios | |||
| 4. Fandango | |||
| 5. Nocturno | |||
| 6. El Colibri | |||
| 7. Sonata in D | |||
| 8. Danse du Corregidor | |||
| 9. Fisherman's song/Fischerlied | |||
| 10. The Miller's Dance/Des Mullers Tanz | |||
| 11. Madro±os | |||
| 12. La Nit de Nadal | |||
| 13. El Noy de la Madre | |||
| 14. La Maja de Goya | |||
| 15. Cordoba | |||
| 16. Recuerdos de la Alhambra | |||
| 17. Spanish Dance No. 5 | |||
| 18. El Testamen de Amelia | |||
| 19. No. 4 (E Minor/e-moll/mi mineur/mi minore) | |||
| 20. Sevilla | |||
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The title of this CD "Spanish Guitar Music" has been widely used before and even this album has appeared many times through re issue, but it is the perfect title. This is a good introduction to the beauty, passion and atmosphere that is Spanish Guitar Music. True, the pieces are mostly familiar and for some long time fans of Spanish Guitar Music it does not break new ground. But it does have some of the best pieces and composers to represent this genre of Guitar music.
This album has strong merit not only for its great repetoire of compositional choices but for its performance and sound. The sound is excellent. Williams has been famous for a "sqeaky clean" technique. This recording is no exception with little polution of mechanical noise in the performance. Instead every note is strongly defined.
There has never been recordings of the Works of Granados like those on this release. These piano pieces sound magnificent in the hands of Williams. El Testamen de Amelia, a Traditional Catalan Folk song is beautiful. The opening Asturias and Tango by Issac Albeniz (transcribed by Segovia) is performed with seaming ease. The other Traditional catalan folk pieces La nit de nadal and El noy de la mare arranged by Miguel. Llobet are enchanting and there is a wonderful interpretation of the excerpts from The three cornered hat by Manuel de Falla. And Williams gives a great performance of Homenaje by the same Andalusian composer.
All of the compositions and performances on this release are outstanding and this is an excellent collection of Spanish Guitar Music. There a is great atmosphere of spain and the whole project is very entertaining.
This album has strong merit not only for its great repetoire of compositional choices but for its performance and sound. The sound is excellent. Williams has been famous for a "sqeaky clean" technique. This recording is no exception with little polution of mechanical noise in the performance. Instead every note is strongly defined.
There has never been recordings of the Works of Granados like those on this release. These piano pieces sound magnificent in the hands of Williams. El Testamen de Amelia, a Traditional Catalan Folk song is beautiful. The opening Asturias and Tango by Issac Albeniz (transcribed by Segovia) is performed with seaming ease. The other Traditional catalan folk pieces La nit de nadal and El noy de la mare arranged by Miguel. Llobet are enchanting and there is a wonderful interpretation of the excerpts from The three cornered hat by Manuel de Falla. And Williams gives a great performance of Homenaje by the same Andalusian composer.
All of the compositions and performances on this release are outstanding and this is an excellent collection of Spanish Guitar Music. There a is great atmosphere of spain and the whole project is very entertaining.
57 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Definitely worth possessing. John Williams is undisputably a wonderful player. Unfortunately maybe, the selection was quite unadventurous, with pieces by such extremely well-known composers such as Albeniz, Granados, Tarrega and Sanz.
What is good in Williams' performance is the timing - there is no excessive tempo here to turn the music into a circus act. His tone is perhaps, sometimes, somewhat colder than one would hope. This works very well with some pieces and less well with others.
All in all an extremely good cd for the novice in guitar music. Here is a player of international standing and talent, playing music pleasing to the ear and not difficult to follow. Perhaps less interesting to those already acquainted with guitar music as there will be nothing very new to hear.
What is good in Williams' performance is the timing - there is no excessive tempo here to turn the music into a circus act. His tone is perhaps, sometimes, somewhat colder than one would hope. This works very well with some pieces and less well with others.
All in all an extremely good cd for the novice in guitar music. Here is a player of international standing and talent, playing music pleasing to the ear and not difficult to follow. Perhaps less interesting to those already acquainted with guitar music as there will be nothing very new to hear.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Long time enthuisiast of Spanish flamengo and classical guitar this CD will take you effortless to hot dry visions of what Spain really has to offer AND the incredible virtuousity of John Williams. I bought this CD for my grandson who plays lead guitar in a rock band and writes his own music to extend and inspire his own repetiore but he was already there. Aged 16yrs and at the grunt stage he loved every track and every minute. This is a must have CD for every collect. Thoroughly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
J W CD
This CD is great value for money if you have just discovered this type of music. I found this a very enjoyable selection.
Published 2 months ago by Comment
A few excellent track - An excellent guitarist
A lot of tracks on the album but personally i only liked 4-5 tracks, fast, upbeat, flamenco style. A truly excellent talent when it comes to the guitar.
Published 3 months ago by C. Behl
Warning: Not an easy listening album
This is the first and only John Williams CD that I bought. I thought that this was an easy listening album similar to Govi, Behzad, Ottmar ...etc. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Ali Al Raisi
Great performer & beautiful music
I thoroughly enjoyed the music which is beautifully played by one of the great guitarists.
However I should mention that although the CD was advertised as new, my copy... Read more
However I should mention that although the CD was advertised as new, my copy... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs J
spanish magic
the album is fantastic, so relaxing, john williams is a playing genius, he plays with a passion that leaves the almost breathless.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. David P. Goldie
no cd
I would review this product if i had ever received it. Please can you send me the cd amazon otherwise i will not be using you again
Published 7 months ago by mark
Poor service
Ordered this as shown in stock. After 2 weeks wait, Amazon sent email to say no longer in stock and would send as soon as possible although suggesting an alternative Australian... Read more
Published 7 months ago by B S Nees
Great
Beautiful music which is so relaxing. John Williams at is very best, and people who love classical spanish guitar playing would love this CD. I would recommend this product.
Published 9 months ago by Kennypot
Spanish guitar music
Delighted with this CD. It was very good value. it was very well packaged & arrived very quickly.
Published 9 months ago by cmd77
Rubbish
What a waste of money. Poor sound quality. I am amazed that such an accomplished artist as John Williams has felt the need to release such crap.
Published 9 months ago by Honestyisthebestpolicy
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