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| 100% Recommended by our customers. Label: Sony Catalog: Music Release date: 2000-05-02 Media: Audio CD discs number: 1 Ean: 0696998914124 Upc: 696998914124  Tip: compare prices with similar classical music CDs |
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| Album tracks: (19) |
 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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| 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 |
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Written on May 29, 2001 Summary: Desert Island cd... What else does one need in the world of guitar than this cd. It has it all (baroque, romantic, contemporary, etc.) I listen to this just about every night for peace and spiritual strength. Stating his playing is amazing is almost mute at this point. I think he plays so well because he loves music (period) THis cd would even be ok for non-guitar fans. It IS that good.Folks sell them all (Segovia included) and get this one. Written on February 26, 2001 Summary: So romantic When this CD starts out, you wish you could hear that part over and over; it is so upbeat and beautiful. All of the contents are happy and great for background dinner music, also for cocktail crowds as its contents don't lend to singing in your mind. Written on May 12, 2000 Summary: Beautiful interpretations and flawless performance Many of the tracks here are from previous releases by Williams, but don't let this deter you from purchasing (I nearly did, almost missing a brilliant music programme and really fine performances by the artist). Romance, the first piece, is unusual and stunning; it segues charmingly into the Pavane, so you very nearly have two side-by-side tracks that flow into one another, one fulfilling the promises made in the first. Next, music that is gentle or lively, but always exactly as the title of the CD states -- romantic, so it pulls at the senses at the same time that it evokes all the possibilities of great music. The Cavatina will leave you aching for more. And two of my favorites, in my opinion Williams' best performances, Asturias, and the final track, the Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez, are lively and tonally perfect. Just as mentioned in the Editorial Review above, Williams' music is gorgeous -- he is able to arouse sounds from his guitar that demonstrate his status as the highest master of his instrument. These are the sort of performances where an artist becomes one with his instrument, in fact, since they flow out from the strings so beautifully, with a perfection and emotion that you rarely hear with other guitarists. If you like guitar at all, or even if you are curious, don't neglect this CD. |
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| Lowest used price | $5.54 | $7.99 | $4.89 | $13.45 | $2.97 | $17.81 |
| Lowest new price | $9.19 | $7.51 | $3.55 | $10.78 | $3.54 | $17.82 |
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| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 2000-05-02 | 2002-08-13 | 2002-01-29 | 2002-10-08 | 1991-06-21 | 2005-03-29 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Format | - | - | - | Original recording remastered | - | - |
| Ean | 0696998914124 | 0028947047728 | 0696998983724 | 0028947169727 | 0090266049424 | 0827969395929 |
| Upc | 696998914124 | 028947047728 | 696998983724 | 028947169727 | 090266049424 | 827969395929 |
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