John Williams - Romance Of The Guitar

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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

Tracklist:

1. Romance	Listen
2. Pavane	Listen
3. Sunburst	Listen
4. Una Limosna Por el Amor de Dios	Listen
5. Asturias
6. Gymnopedie No. 3	Listen
7. El Condor Pasa	Listen
8. Verano Porteno	Listen
9. Scherzino Mexicano	Listen
10. Berceuse	Listen
11. Natalia	Listen
12. Dance from la Vida Breve
13. Planxty Madame Maxwell	Listen
14. Epitafios	Listen
15. Prelude from Lute Suite
16. I. Prelude from Suite for Lute (Guitar) No. 4 in E Major, BXV 1006a - From The Seville Concert	Listen
17. Sonata in E Major, K. 380 (L. 23) - From The Baroque Album	Listen
18. III. Allegro from Trio For Violin, Lute (Guitar) And Basso Continuo In C Major, RV 82 - From John Williams Plays Vivaldi Concertos	Listen
19. II. Adagio From Conceirto de Aranjuez For Guitar And Orchestra	Listen

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