The Segovia Collection, Vol. 3

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It's a strange fact, but many of the most popular Spanish guitar pieces are actually transcriptions of piano originals. Of course, many of these actually use the piano in imitation of the guitar, and if a guitarist of Segovia's ability had been around at the turn of the century, there might have been a lot more authentic guitar music written than we now have. Segovia's particular gift, evident in the Albeniz pieces, is to make this piano music sound like guitar originals. In short, this essential CD contains many of the most famous Spanish guitar favorites in inimitable performances. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Three Pieces For Lute: Allemande
Three Pieces For Lute: Sarabande
Three Pieces For Lute: Gigue
Three Pieces From Violin Partita No. 1: Sarabande
Three Pieces From Violin Partita No. 1: Bourie
Three Pieces From Violin Partita No. 1: Double
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Prelude
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Allemande
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Courante
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Sarabande
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Bourie I - Bourie II
Suite No. 3 (For Solo Cello): Gigue
Prelude For Lute - Bach
Violin Sonata No. 1: Siciliano
Violin Partita No. 3: Gavotte En Rondeau
Violin Partita No. 2: Chaconne

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This collection of Baroque music consists of works by a composer that Segovia ceaselessly promoted throughout his career: J.S. Bach. As his compatriot Pablo Casals's performances of the Bach cello suites added so much to the great composer's reputation, Segovia's performances of Bach's lute suites and other works greatly enhanced the public's perception of the Leipzig master as the most "universal" of composers. His playing imbues Bach's music with a very special warmth and humanity. This disc is one of the most important and rewarding in the Segovia discography. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

I can't get enough of this CD.......2002-02-23

Andres Segovia, for my money, is the finest virtuoso guitarist who ever lived. Jimi Hendrix comes in at a close second because of his craftsmanship and highly innovative style. But there was something about Segovia that separated him from everyone else, regardless of genre.

The last review (from Mickey) reminded me there are more important elements to a musician than his or her technical skills. The "warmth and spirituality," as astutely noted by Mickey, are the seminal elements that make Segovia's playing so special. He brought Bach's compositions to life, and his interpretation of them here is compelling.

My music collection graces almost the entire gamut of music genres, from opera and classical guitar to hardcore and death metal. I'm proud to have Segovia's music in my collection. This is mandatory listening for anyone who cherishes quality music, especially those who are partial towards virtuoso guitar. I love it!

Segovia Is THE Master.......2001-07-12

Perhaps some of today's best classical guitarists have surpassed Segovia's pure technical ability, but the warmth and spirituality that Segovia brings to his playing will forever remain unsurpassed. In this particular CD, Segovia(he was very much a Bach specialist) brings not only life but an almost spiritual warmth to these Bach pieces, originally for lute, cello, and violin. Segovia shows why he is the greatest of all classical guitarists, one of the greatest musicians of the century and one of the few truly great interpreters of Bach(along with fellow spaniard and cellist Pablo Casals, pianists Glenn Gould and Rosalyn Tureck, and violinist Rachel Podger). Get this if you love guitar, get this if you love music, and get this if you love Bach. This album truly has some of the greatest interpretations of Bach pieces on record.

Bravo!.......2001-05-07

Segovia's a genius! Being a violinist, I haven't been moved by any guitar renditions of violin works. Segovia's recording is an exception. His interpretation of the Bach Chaconne is as captivating as any violin recordings. It's masterful.

The Soul of Bach.......2001-03-15

Anyone who was enchanted by Yo Yo Ma's recent video compilation of Bach's cello suites and who has an ear for guitar will also find something special here. Segovia brings a reverence and timelesness to these works, all of them ineffable masterpieces. While recording techniques and outright virtuosity have continued to develop since these recordings (Williams in the Lute Suites, Bream/Barrueco in the Chaconne, Sollscher/Galbraith and others in the Cello Suites) the sense of discovery and sheer love of beauty shine through as strongly as ever. These recordings will be around for a long time to come, but jump right in and be enchanted by as accurate and unwavering an account of these works as you ever thought possible.

That's it.......2000-08-12

Segovia loves guitar. He DOES loves it. All this can be heard in this cd, the whole Bach work, half of them adapted for guitar by segovia himself. And you will find that only a true artist can play and sing like this, confident, self-contained, even smiling in his own world . There is needless to judge such a performance. This is true excellent music.

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
Sally from Westchester, New York

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

Customer Reviews:

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.

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The Segovia Collection, Vol. 2

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ASIN: B00009VU1Q
Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

Castillos De Espana: Turegano (Serranilla)
Castillos De Espana: Torja (Elegin)
Castillos De Espana: Manzanares El Real (A La Moza Fermosa)
Castillos De Espana: Montemayor (Contemplacion)
Castillos De Espana: Alcanz (Festiva)
Castillos De Espana: Siguenza (La Infantina Duerma)
Castillos De Espana: Alba De Tormes (Trava)
Castillos De Espana: Alcozar De Segovia (Llamada)
Piezas Caracteristicas: Preambulo (Lento)
Piezas Caracteristicas: Oliveras (Allegretto)
Piezas Caracteristicas: Cancion (Lento)
Piezus Caracteristicas: Albada (Allegro Giocoso)
Piezas Caracteristicas: Los Mayos (Allegra Non Tanto)
Piezas Caracteristicas: Panorama (Lento)
Suite Compostelana: Preludio
Suite Compostelana: Coral
Suite Compostelana: Cuna
Suite Compostelana: Recitative
Suite Compostelana: Cancion (Festiva)
Suite Compostelana: Muneira
Sonata 'Omaggio A Boccherini', Op 77: Allegro Con Spirito
Sonata 'Omaggio A Boccherini', Op 77: Andantino, Quasi Canzone
Sonata 'Omaggio A Boccherini', Op 77: Tempo Di Minuetto
Sonata 'Omaggio A Boccherini', Op. 77: Vivo Energico
Allegro In A Major From Sonata Mexicana
Antano: No. 5 From 'Impresiones Musicales' For Pianoforte And Orchestra
Fandango: No. 1 From Tres piezas Espanolas

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

Customer Reviews:

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. 3: My Favorite Works

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It's in the books!
The perfect introduction to Andres Segovia
Segovia incomparable!
Classical Guitar!!
Top Classical Guitar Recording Ever

The Segovia Collection, Vol. 3: My Favorite Works

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ASIN: B000002PGU
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Sevilla
Granada
Zambra Granadina
Piezas Caracteristicas: I. Preambulo - II. Oliveras - III. Cancion - IV. Albada - V. Los Mayos - VI. Panorama
Estudio: No. 10-En La Mayor - No. 15-En Sol Mayor - No. 19-En Si Menor - No. 6-En La Mayor
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Tonadilla
Leyenda
Sevillana
Capricho Diabolico

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It's a strange fact, but many of the most popular Spanish guitar pieces are actually transcriptions of piano originals. Of course, many of these actually use the piano in imitation of the guitar, and if a guitarist of Segovia's ability had been around at the turn of the century, there might have been a lot more authentic guitar music written than we now have. Segovia's particular gift, evident in the Albeniz pieces, is to make this piano music sound like guitar originals. In short, this essential CD contains many of the most famous Spanish guitar favorites in inimitable performances. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

It's in the books!.......2007-06-28

What I like most about Andres Segovia's recordings is the fact that most of what he plays is in my classical guitar books - this CD included. Usually, I learn a classical guitar song, cold. I have no idea how it sounds or how it's suppose to sound. I continue to play these songs without knowing, exactly, how long each note is played or at what dynamic. One day, I bought this CD and realized Segovia was playing a percentage of songs that were in my classical guitar books. From this recording, I went out and purchased some more. I realized, every recording of Segovia's is in my books. I bought Ana Vidovic's recordings and Eliot Fisk's and didn't see many of their recordings in the books. I checked out John Williams and Christopher Parkening and found a few of theirs, but not as many as the Maestro. Segovia made it his life's duty to record all the known works for the the guitar and to seek out new compositions for the guitar. He recorded them, and they appear in World's Favorite Solo's for Classic Guitar and Pure Classical Guitar Solos along with Fifty Pieces for Guitar, and a host of others. Check out all of Segovia's recorded volumes and you'll see that many of his tunes are popular in the book world. After buying everything Segovia ever recorded, check out John Williams and Christopher Parkening. Once you have everything of theirs, collect everything from The Guitar Foundation of America's contest winners. You can find them on the internet -- just google "gfa". Thanks to Segovia's recordings, I'm a better player. Five stars!!!

The perfect introduction to Andres Segovia.......2007-04-21

This cd has many of the most popular Romantic works (many of which were transcribed from piano to guitar) that all classical guitar enthusiasts know and love. Segovia is perfectly at home with these works (most of them being Spanish), and I can't listen to anyone else play a single piece on this disk after hearing the Maestro here. If you know a guitar geek that doesn't have many cds on the classical side of six strings, you MUST give this gift.

Segovia incomparable!.......2005-07-24

What can I say? Though other fine guitarists have recorded much of the music on this CD, Segovia's playing is incomparable, a joy to hear, the standard by which all other guitarists must be judged.

This CD, Volume 3 of The Segovia Collection (MCA) contains several works by Albeniz (Sevilla, Granada, Zambra Granadina, Leyenda), as well as those by Torroba (Piezas Carateristicas), Tarrega (Recuerdos de la Alhambra), Granados (Tonadilla), Turina (Sevillana), and Sor (excerpts from the Twenty Studies) among others.

This CD is worth having even if it mostly duplicates DGG's The Segovia Collection (4 CDs) because it gathers so many fine works on one CD, it is a fine example of Segovia'a art, and it is attractive pricewise for the collector not interested in purchasing the 4CD DGG Box. Though out of print, it is available from Amazon.com's Marketplace Sellers.

One correction: Segovia performs Sor Studies nos. 14 in A Major, 16 in G Major, 5 in B Minor, and 12 in A Major, NOT the Studies listed (the keys that the studies are in is correct).

Classical Guitar!!.......2001-06-29

what more can I say. I love classical guitar and this CD is one of the best. I have the entire Segovia collection and I strongly recommend this CD, along with all the rest in the collection.

Top Classical Guitar Recording Ever.......2001-06-29

The standard by which all else is judged! As a classical guitarist for over 25 years, I can assure you this is the definitive classical guitar recording of the 19th century. When you combine the powerfully romantic music of arguably the most notable composer of the guitar with the recordings, both old and new, of unarguably the "Master" of the classical guitar, the result is a recording that may never be equalled. Each piece is imaginative, stirring and emotional. This is a must for anyone who enjoys not only the Spanish Guitar but simply music at its best!

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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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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.

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