J.S. Bach: New Transcriptions for Guitar / Hii

Editorial Reviews
Diane Gordon, Acoustic Guitar Review, July/August 1994
Nobody plays the guitar like Philip Hii; he's a Heifetz of the classical guitar. Hii's Allegro is the best I've ever heard and the Toccata and Fugue is downright scary. This is must listening for classical guitar buffs who want to blow a few fuses."

James Rotondi, Guitar Player Review, November, 1995
"With impeccable technique and outstanding interpretative gifts, Hii succeeds in making these pieces - originally for violin or organ - sound joyfully at home on nylon-string guitar. His passionate rubato and penetrating tone contribute to a thrilling performance that adds a new dimension to the Bach repertoire."

J.S. Bach: New Transcriptions for Guitar / Hii

Tracks:

Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue BWV 903
Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
Sonata in E minor (Adagio, Allemande, Gigue) BWV 1023
Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998
Ich ruf' zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ BWV 639
Toccata and Fugue, BWV 565

Customer Reviews:

I'm a long time guitar player.......2005-03-14

and love classical, flamenco, jazz, rock, etc... I've noticed that many classical guitarists aren't well versed in playing extremely rapid scale passages like some jazz, rock, and flamenco players, most notably, Al di Meola, John McLaughlin, and, probably the fastest and most cleanest player, Paco De Lucia. Hii is the first classical guitarist that plays as fast, if not faster, than Paco, with a very clean executed style and without slurs. His technique is phenomenal.

The music on the disc is amazing, and the Tocatta and Fugue are unbelievable. This is a must have disc for upcoming virtuoso guitarist of any genre.

Talented Player But..........2001-11-17

Philip's technical ability is unquestionable. He's fast and I'm sure has the musicality to impress anyone, unfortunately the transcriptions that he chose on this CD are lacking in feel and the quality of the recording has much to be desired.

I do like his website and he has some great opinions in it.

Awesome guitar playing........1999-11-10

This is an incredible record. The Toccata and Fugue are just unbelievable. If you like classical guitar, this is a must have.

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