The Segovia Collection, Vol. 4

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This charming collection of Baroque favorites consists largely of transcriptions of keyboard music by Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, and Purcell as well as some original lute works. During the Baroque period it was common to arrange the same music to suit different instruments as necessary, so there's nothing unusual in Segovia's practice here. The Scarlatti pieces are particularly brilliant, with Segovia demonstrating just how Spanish the great Italian composer really became after years as private tutor to the Queen of Spain. The entire recital makes for one of the most satisfying of Segovia's many Baroque compilations and a great way to get to know this great artist. --David Hurwitz

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 4, Music, Johann Sebastian Bach, Girolamo Frescobaldi, George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Domenico Scarlatti, Sylvius Leopold Weiss, Andrés Segovia, Baroque Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, Cello Solo, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Individual Dance for Keyboard, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Suite/Partita for Keyboard, Violin Solo

The Segovia Collection (Vol. 2): The Legendary Andrés Segovia plays Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, Concierto del Sur, Castles of Spain
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The best guitarist ever in one of his top !

Bad sonic quality too much to ignore

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The Segovia Collection (Vol. 2): The Legendary Andrés Segovia plays Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, Concierto del Sur, Castles of Spain

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ASIN: B000002PGR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Villano y ricercare
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Espanoleta - Toques de la Caballeria de Napoles
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Danza de las hachas
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Canario
Concierto Del Sur: I. Allegro moderato
Concierto Del Sur: II. Andante
Concierto Del Sur: III. Allegro moderato e festivo
Castles Of Spain: I. Turegano (Serranilla)
Castles Of Spain: II. Torija (Elegia)
Castles Of Spain: Manzanares del real (A la moza fermosa)
Castles Of Spain: IV. Montemayor (Contemplacion)
Castles Of Spain: V. Alcaniz (Festiva)
Castles Of Spain: VI. Siguenza (La Infantina duerma)
Castles Of Spain: VII. Alba de Tormes (Trova)
Castles Of Spain: VIII. Alcazar de Segovia (Llamada)

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This disc features two guitar concerts that were composed expressly for Segovia--Rodrigo's Fantasia para un Gentilhombre and Manual Ponce's Concierto del Sur. Both works have been recorded many times by virtually every major guitarist, but there is something uniquely satisfying in hearing them played by the man who started the "classical guitar craze" of modern times. The Fantasia in particular, with its modern take on Baroque tunes, suits Segovia's stylish and elegant playing perfectly. A slice of history, then, and a satisfying music experience in its own right. --David Hurwitz

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The best guitarist ever in one of his top !.......2004-11-03

Is there any other Fantasia para un gentilhombre more exuberant and idiomatic than this one?
Segovia made a sublime performance under the conduction of enriquie Jorda and the Symphony of the Air . Elegance , nuance and rapture are some of the multiple reasons you have to acquire this gem
The Ponce Concerto del Sur is extraordinary well played too .
The other superlative recording is the Castles of Spain of Federico Moreno Tórroba . You will find in this piece a set of vignettes a real cornucopia of different spanish flavour pices each one with it particular feature .
A real treasure file !

Bad sonic quality too much to ignore.......2004-06-18

There is some very good music here, from the Rodrigo fantasy based on the music of Gaspar Sanz to Ponce's poetic Concierto del Sur (Concerto of the south). However, the sound quality and execution by Segivia isn't up to standard as in other recodings. At times it seems Segovia's guitar was miked very close to sound extra "boomy" in the bass notes, really obscuring the sound. Some chords seemed to thump along unmusically and I never got the real sense of the melody lines because they were not let to sing to thier fullest.

The same problem continued in the Torroba solo pieces "Castles of Spain". The phrasing to my ears sounded choppy and haphazard, with an unusual tendency to "click" the treble strings in the melody. I first assumed this was due to Segovia's advanced age at the time of the recording. The latest recording here (Castles of Spain) was recorded in 1969. Of course by 1969, recording technology had well advanced far beyond the standards of the 1930's (in fact, the quality of sound reproduction sounded very crisp and clear), but unfortunately Segovia's abilities by 1969 were not as they were in the 30's and 40's and the cleaner recording unfortunately highlighted this fact.

I do recommend this recording for historical value and analysis, especially for Concierto del Sur by Ponce. But I do not recommend this CD for pure listening pleasure. Both guitar concertos have been recorded many times by other players, and for the charming "Castles of Spain" I recommend Christopher Parkening's exquisite versions on "Tribute to Segovia" CD.

Sally from Westchester, New York.......2000-08-01

This is the first time I have reveiwed anything and I am not at all an expert--but this is especially beautiful ( although the Cd The Legendary Segovia which I got at the same time as this one has grown on me--this did not HAVE TO "grow on" me--These two are only my second and third (respectively) Segovia recordings ever-but there will be more --especially from this series-- I highly recommend this one in particular.

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Excellent transfers of 1950's and 60's Bach

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 4

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ASIN: B00009VU1U
Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

Suite For Lute In E Minor, BWV 996: Allenmande
Partita For Lute In C Minor, BWV 997: Sarabande
Partita For Lute In C Minor, BWV 997: Gigue
Partita For Solo Violin No. 1 In B Minor, BWV 1002: Sarabande
Partita for solo violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: Bourr
Partita for solo violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: Double
Suite for cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Prelude
Suite For Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: Allemande
Suite For Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: Courante
Suite For Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: Sarabande
Suite For Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: Bourrees I & II
Suite For Cello Solo No. 3 In C Major, BWV 1009: Gigue
Prelude From Suite For Cello Solo No. 1 In G Major, BWV 1007
Gavotte I & II From Suite For Cello Solo No. 6 In D Major, BWV1012
Chaconne From Partia For Violin Solo No. 2 In D Minor, BWV 1004
Prelude For Lute In C Minor, BWV 999
Gavotte En Rondeau From Partita For Violin Solo No. 3 In E Major, BWV 1006
Fugue For Lute In G Minor, BWV 1000
Sicilano From Sonata For Violin Solo No. 1 In G Minor, BWV 1001
Bourree From Suite For Lute In E Minor, BWV 996

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Excellent transfers of 1950's and 60's Bach.......2003-08-28

The master's transcription of the famous d-minor Chaconne (originally for violin) is alone worth the price of admission. Recorded in 1954, it sounds almost as good as some of the other
pieces from the late 1960s. The famous Segovia vibrato is evident and tasteful throughout, the liner notes are descriptive, and the session information is abundant. Excellent release by label D.G. from the DECCA vaults.

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 5: Five Centuries of the Spanish Guitar

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5 centuries of Spanish guitar and 2 decades of Segovia...
A perfect portrait of a superb musician
Great For Neophytes And Aficionados Alike

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 5: Five Centuries of the Spanish Guitar

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ASIN: B000002PGY
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Pavana No. 1
Pavana No. 6
Pavana No. 3
Pavana No. 5
Pavana No. 2
Pavana No. 4
Cancion Del Emperador
Variations On 'Guardame Las Vacas'
Gallardas
Espanoletta
Minuet In E, Op. 32
Minuet In G
Minuet In E, Op. 11, No. 10
Variations On A Theme By Mozart
Romanza De Los Pinos
Spanish Dance In E Minor
Anta
Prbulo And Sardana
Suite Compostelana: I. Preludio
Suite Compostelana: II. Coral
Suite Compostelana: III. Cuna
Suite Compostelana: IV. Recitativo
Suite Compostelana: V. Cancion
Suite Compostelana: VI. Muneira
Nana
Intermezzo

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When Segovia first began playing guitar at the beginning of the 20th century, the instrument was regarded with some suspicion in Spanish music circles as belonging to the "lower classes" of society, at least compared to the Spanish lute, or vihuela. So Segovia had something to prove when he began playing the great classics of the Spanish Baroque vihuela composers on the guitar, and his conviction certainly comes across in this excellent recital. As many of his other recordings demonstrate, Segovia really responded to Baroque music's intricacy, style, and wit. If fact, much of this music was almost completely unknown until Segovia got his hands on it, and we can all be thankful that he did. --David Hurwitz

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5 centuries of Spanish guitar and 2 decades of Segovia..........2003-11-10

Andrés Segovia never disappoints. His playing is impeccable and evokes emotions and feelings that others only seem able to touch upon. This CD spans a vast array of Spanish guitar music history, from the 16th century compositions by Luis Milán to the 20th century works of María Esteban de Valera. The recordings themselves date from 1956 to 1968, with a mixture of mono and stereo. Not a single dud fouls the brew. The quality of the songs and recordings never wavers from astounding. 68 minutes of history, amazing guitar playing, and singular interpretation. One of the best volumes of the Segovia collection, along with one of the best covers (an aged Segovia in an idyllic setting by mountains and water). If guitar even vaguely interests you, buy this collection.

A perfect portrait of a superb musician.......2001-03-08

This compilation involves compositions from spanish baroque and renaissance periods to the first half of 20th century. I like particularly ancient compositions, such as those from Luis de Narváez and Luis Milan, and when this CD reached my hands (the very first Segovia album I got),I discovered a superb performance of Granados' Spanish Dance No. 5 in E. I must confess I've never heard such an emotive tune for that work anymore. Without derating any guitar player, no one could get the spanish mood of this particular piece than Maestro Segovia. A highly recommendable albm for those spanish guitar lovers.

Great For Neophytes And Aficionados Alike.......2000-09-20

Volume Five of the Segovia Collection, "Five Centuries Of The Spanish Guitar," is a great place for rock and even jazz/blues fans to get into classical. First, it's a solo guitar album, so whether you're a fan of Eric Clapton, B.B. King or Wes Montgomery, it will sound familiar and you will undoubtedly appreciate Segovia's virtuosity. Second, as the title indicates, the disc covers compositions spanning nearly five hundred years, so you can get your feet wet in styles ranging from Baroque to Modern 20th Century. I personally found the 20th Century pieces by Granados, Cassado, Mompou, and Valera quite accessible, originally coming from a rock and jazz background, and they started me on the road to discover other Segovia volumes. Third, the music played is of Segovia's native country, which will appeal to music fans who enjoy authentic "wporld music" recordings. Finally, while this is a compilation of recordings, it is the definitive CD of this material. There is nothing worse than getting into jazz, classical or another type of music that is new to you, buying a greatest hits-type disc, then having to replace it with the original recording when you discover it's something you like. But enough for the neophytes, this recording is also essential for advanced classical listeners. Much of this material would not be known today, particularly the Milan and Narvaez, had it not been for Segovia's recordings. Speaking of which, the quality of these recordings is excellent - all are in stereo, with the exception of three mono tracks from '52 and '56 which sound terrific (no noticeable hiss or distortion). In all, this is a fantastic recording for the classical neophyte and aficionado alike.

The Segovia Collection (Vol. 4): The Baroque Guitar

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The Segovia Collection (Vol. 4): The Baroque Guitar

The Segovia Collection (Vol. 4): The Baroque Guitar

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ASIN: B000FJQ2B2

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The tracks are: (Purcell) 1. Prelude, 2. Minuet, 3. A New Irish Tune, 4. Jig, 5. Rondo, (Scarlatti) 6. Sonata in A, (Handel) 7. Sonata in D minor, 8. Fughette, 9. Menuet, 10. Air, 11. Passepied, (Frescobaldi) 12. Passacaglia, 13, Corrente, Weiss) 14. Fantasie, 15. Tombeau sur la mort de M. Comte d'Logy, 16. Minuet I - Minuet II, (Bach) 17, Prelude (from Cello Suite No. 1), 18. Gavotte (From Cello Suite No. 6), 19. Bouree (From Lute Suite), 20. BNouree (from Violin Partita No. 1), Handel) 22. Allegretto Grazioso, 23. Gavotte, 24. Minuet, 25. Sarabande, (Scarlatti 26. Sonata.

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The Segovia Collection (Vol. 4): The Baroque Guitar.......2007-06-13

Detailed Track Information:

1. Purcell: Prelude
2. Purcell: Minuet
3. Purcell: A New Irish Tune For Harpsichord In G Major, Z 646, "Lilliburleo"
4. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z 570, "Moor's Revenge" - 1. Jig
5. Purcell: Abdelazer, Z 570, "Moor's Revenge" - 2. Rondo
6. D. Scarlatti: Sonata For Harpsichord In A, K 322/L 483
7. Handel: Sonata For Harpsichord In D Minor
8. Handel: Fughetta
9. Handel: Minuet For Harpsichord
10. Handel: Air For Harpsichord
11. Handel: Passepied
12. Frescobaldi: Passacaglia For Harpsichord
13. Frescobaldi: Corrente For Harpsichord
14. Weiss: Fantasia For Lute
15. Weiss: Tombeau Sur La Mort De M. Conte d'Logy For Lute
16. Weiss: Minuet 1 & 2 For Lute
17. J.S. Bach: Suite For Cello Solo #1 In G, BWV 1007 - 1. Prelude
18. J.S. Bach: Suite For Cello Solo #6 In D, BWV 1012 - 5. Gavotte
19. J.S. Bach: Suite For Lute In E Minor, BWV 996 - 4. Sarabande
20. J.S. Bach: Partita For Violin Solo #1 In B Minor, BWV 1002 - 7. Tempo Di Bourée
21. J.S. Bach: Suite For Cello Solo #3 In C, BWV 1009 - 3. Courante
22. Handel: Allegretto Grazioso
23. Handel: Gavotte
24. Handel: Minuet
25. Handel: Sarabande
26. D. Scarlatti: Sonata For Harpsichord In G, K 391/L 79

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The Segovia Collection, Vol. 3

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ASIN: B00009VU1R
Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

Praeludium & Allegro
Passacaglia
Gigue
Gavotte
Pavana No. 1 In A Minor
Pavana No. 6 In D Major
Pavana No. 3 In C Major
Pavana No. 5 In D Major
Pavana No. 2 In B Minor
Pavana No. 4 In D Major
No. 2 Gallarda Y Villano
No. 1 Espanoletas
No. 1 In A Major
No. 2 In A Minor
No. 3 In G Major
No. 4 In A Major
No. 5 In E Minor
No. 6 In A Major
No. 7 In E Major
No. 8 In E Minor
Minuet In C Minor
Minuet In C Major
Etude No. 8 [No. 1] In C Major
Etude No. 2 [No. 3] In A Major
Etude No. 17 [No. 6] In D Major
Etude No. 20 [No. 9] In A Minor
Etude No. 19 [No. 10] In A Major
Etude No. 16 [No. 15] In D Minor
Etude No. 11 [No. 17] In E Minor
Etude No. 13 [No. 19] In B-Flat Major
Etude No. 17 [No. 20] In C Major
Granada (Serenata)
Andaluza
Danza Triste
La Maja De Goya

Andres Segovia: The Early Recordings, Vol. 1&2

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Andres Segovia: The Early Recordings, Vol. 1&2

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ASIN: B00005A8CA
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

Vc Ste No.3 in C, BWV 1009: Courante
Prld in c, BWV 999
Lt Ste in e, BWV 996: Allemande
Vn Son No.1 in g, BWV 1001: Fuga
Partita No.3 in E, BWV 1006: Gavotte En Rondeau
Vc Ste No.1 in G, BWV 1007: Prld
Gigue
Var On A Theme Of Mozart, Op.9
Sarabande
Bourree
Menuet
Str Qt No.1: Canzonetta
Sonatina in A: Allegretto
Ste Castellana: Fandanguillo
Prld
Nocturno
Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Etude in a
Danza Espanola No.10 'Melancolica'
Danza Espanola No.5 'Andaluza'

Tracks:

Ste Espanola No.1, Op.47: Granada
Ste Espanola No.1, Op.47: Sevilla
Son Boccherini, Op.77: Vivo
Ser Espanola
Fandanguillo, Op.36
Vars & Fugue On 'Folias De Espana'
Ste in a: Prld: Allemande
Ste in a: Gavotte
Ste in a: Sarabande
Ste in a: Gigue
Son No.3: Movt No.1
Son No.3: Movt No.2 'Cancion'
Mazurka
Valse
Postlude

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Wide-ranging, enjoyable performances with some true gems

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 4

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The Segovia Collection (Vol. 2): The Legendary Andrés Segovia plays Fantasia para un Gentilhombre, Concierto del Sur, Castles of Spain

ASIN: B000002PGW
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Prelude - Andres Segovia_
Minuet - Purcell
A New Irish Tune - Purcell
Jig - Andres Segovia_
Rondo - Andres Segovia_
Sonata In A (L. 483) - D. Scarlatti
Sonata In D minor - Handel_
Fughette - Handel_
Menuet - Handel_
Air - Andres Segovia_
Passepied - Handel_
Passacaglia - Andres Segovia_
Corrente - Andres Segovia_
Fantasie - Andres Segovia_
Tombeau Sur La Mort De M. Comte d'Logy - Andres Segovia_
Minuet I - Minuet II - Andres Segovia_
Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude - Bach
Cello Suite No. 6: Gavotte - Bach
Lute Suite: Bourree - Bach
Violin Partita No. 1: Bourree - Bach
Cello Suite No. 3: Courante - Bach
Allegretto Grazioso - Handel_
Gavotte - Handel_
Minuet - Handel_
Sarabande - Handel_
Sonata (L. 79) - D. Scarlatti

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This charming collection of Baroque favorites consists largely of transcriptions of keyboard music by Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, and Purcell as well as some original lute works. During the Baroque period it was common to arrange the same music to suit different instruments as necessary, so there's nothing unusual in Segovia's practice here. The Scarlatti pieces are particularly brilliant, with Segovia demonstrating just how Spanish the great Italian composer really became after years as private tutor to the Queen of Spain. The entire recital makes for one of the most satisfying of Segovia's many Baroque compilations and a great way to get to know this great artist. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Wide-ranging, enjoyable performances with some true gems.......1999-07-03

Without question, Andres Segovia deserves the title "Legendary" bestowed upon him by the title of this recording. His public performances led composers to write for him and his transcription skills led to a dramatic improvement and variety in the repertoire. While Segovia's recordings extend into the mid-70's, these recordings range from mono performances in 1952 to stereo ones in 1969. The remastering produced a fine product. Some of the recordings from 1962 are a little muddy. Surprisingly, I found the mono recordings more listenable than some of the stereo tracks. The Weiss and Scarlatti recordings are among my favorities. Weiss compositions for the guitar/lute (as opposed to transcriptions) and Scarlatti's style (described in the liner notes as delicate and elegant) seems best-suited for Segovia's playing. My biggest complaint is that some of the dance pieces (Frescobaldi's Corrrente or Purcell's Jig) lose their way in the slow performances. While his musical progeny (Elliot Fisk, Christopher Parkening and John Williams) may have surpassed him, the father of the modern classical guitar movement, as represented by this recording, still remains in anyone's list as one of the best performers.