La Catedral

Track Listings

1. Valse Venezolano No. 2 – A. Lauro, revised by A. Diaz

2. Sons da Carrilhões – João Pernambuco - La Catedral – Agustín Barrios Mangore

3. Preludio “Saudade”

4. Andante Religioso

5. Allegro Solemne

6. Prelude No. 2 – Heitor Villa-Lobos

7. Compuncion – William Wilson/ A. Barrios

8. Prelude No. 1 – Heitor Villa-Lobos

9. Valsa Sem Nome – Baden Powell

10. Valse Venezolano No. 3 – A. Lauro, revised by A. Diaz

11. Retrato Brasileiro – Baden Powell

12. Ciudad de Cordoba – A. Chazarreta

13. Prelude No. 3 – Heitor Villa-Lobos

14. Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez – Joaquín Rodrigo

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
La Catedral captures both the vibrant fire and the serene calm of the Latin soul. From the Jungles of Uruguay to the Castles of Seville, this music explores the magic of Spain and the Americas in arrangements for guitar and various South American instruments. William collaborates with Fred Benedetti on a guitar duo arrangement of the Adagio from Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez as well as Peter Pupping playing Tres Cubano for Antonio Lauro's Venezuelan Waltzes. Also included is William Wilson's haunting Compuncion with Jay Easton on Great Bass Recorder. The intimacy of the solo guitar selections and the tender appeal of the duo arrangements is sure to inspire.

Tracks:

Suite Espanola, Op.47: Asturias (Leyenda)
Cavatina From The Deer Hunter
Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Prelude
Triangular Situations
Recuerdos De La Alhambra
Romance
Dance From La Vida Breve
Sonata In E Major, K 380
Como Llora Una Estrella (Valse-Cancion)
The Mission
El Colibri
Gymnopedie No.3
Courante
La Catedral
El Condor Pasa
Salut D'Amour
Malinke Guitars
Concerto For Lute (Guitar), Two Violins (Strings) And Basso Continuo In D Major, R.93: I. Allegro Giusto
The Entertainer

Tracks:

Concierto De Aranjuez: II. Adagio
El Diablo Suelto (Valse)
Preludio En Do Menor (In C Minor)
Suite Espanola, Op.47: Sevilla (Sevillanas)
Gnossienne No.1
Cueca
Schindler's List
Lute Suite No.4 In E Major, BWV 1006a: Gavotte
Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika
Pavane
Trio For Violin, Lute (Guitar) And Basso Continuo In C Major, R.82: III. Allegro
Sunburst
The Godfather
Scherzino Mexicano
Aeolian Suite For Guitar And Small Orchestra: I. Aeolian Chant
3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Spanish Guitar Blues
3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Blues For Felix
3 Blues For Classic Guitar: Swing 59
The Black Decameron: The Flight Of The Lovers Through The Valley Of The Echoes
Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios
Saltarello
12 Piezas Caracteristicas, Op.92: No.12 Torre Bermeja (Serenato)

Customer Reviews:

The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too!.......2006-04-21

The title very aptly describes this great classical guitar album showcasing some of the best ever works of John Williams on 2 discs. The track selections are great as they span the centuries from the Baroque greats of Bach and Vivaldi to the modern day composers such as Stanley Myers and York. John even flirts with Blues and Jazz-style pieces and they actually sound very good. In addition, they did a much better mastering job on this version than on the single disc, "Classic John Williams" album that was released a few years earlier and so the sound quality is much better. John Williams' playing is without peer and his technique is superior to the vast majority of the exponents of classical guitar that are out there. I've heard recordings of many others who have tried to play "Cavatina" for example and they have never come close to the natural and flowing version that John plays. If you are a fan of this type of music or of John Williams' work, this is the best compilation that you can get that's out there. Highly recommended!

Relaxing and Enticing to the Ear.......2006-01-26

The first song on this set is why I bought the whole album. It blows you away listening to the precise picking and the gorgeous way it is done. Not robotic like some freaks out there. This is true beautiful music. Runs together like a long summer drive in the country. It is just a perfect album to listen to at home or on the go.

A little something for everybody.......2005-06-15

First, this is gorgeous guitar playing by someone who knows what he's doing. John Williams (not to be confused by the film score composer of the same name) is a superb classical guitarist. Many of these pieces are *classical* in nature, while a few are more *popular*. Many are solo, the rest in small chamber groups. Some will get your toes tapping, some will start you daydreaming, and some will make you cry with their beauty. All of it is magnificent.

The Great Paraguayan: Guitar Music of Barrios

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Guitar Music of Barrios

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Release Date: 2005-10-18

Customer Reviews:

Guitar Music of Barrios.......2007-06-03

Some of the greatest classical guitar music ever written and played by the master John Williams. I play the classical guitar and have many CDs of guitar music. This is one of the best.

Most Relaxing Guitar Music in the Universe

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Don't buy it
Certainly NOT Relaxing
On the mark
NIce Collection!
the most annoying guitar cd in the universe

Most Relaxing Guitar Music in the Universe

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ASIN: B0007M220C
Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

Folk Song: Romance
Barros: La Catedral
Albeniz: Mallorca
Tarrega: Recuerdos al Alhambra
Chopin: Waltz in E Minor
Schubert: The Fisherwoman
Sanz: Canarios
Sor: Variations on a Theme of Mozart
Moreno-Torroba: Nocturno
Sor: Introductions and Variations on the "Malbroug" Air
Schubert: Aufenthalt
Moreno-Torroba: Arada
Sor: Fantasie Elegiaque

Tracks:

Rodrigo: Romance de Durandarte
Turina: Sonata, Andante
Yoshimatsu: Atom Hearts Club Duo, Andante
Albeniz: Evocacion from Suite "Iberia"
Schubert: Standchen
Sor: Menuett, Op. 11 No. 4
Abt: Agathe
Mudarra: Fantasia X
Schubert: Lob der Thranen
Coste: Grande Serenade
Mertz: Liebeslied from "Bardenklange"
Turina: Homenaje a Tarrega
Chopin: Nocturne in E Major
Bach: Paritta No. 2, Chaconne

Album Description

Relaxing, romantic music for solo guitar perfect for daydreaming your stress away!

Customer Reviews:

Don't buy it.......2007-02-11

Ok. The guitar players are good. But there is so much extra noise such as heavy breathing, the guitarist moving around etc. in many of the pieces. I am only somewhat being humerous when I say I am suprised you don't hear the guitarist belching or passing gas! It is a very, very irritating recording of good guitarists.

Certainly NOT Relaxing.......2006-08-04

This CD would get an average rating if it was merely titled "The World's greatest guitar music". However, this CD is supposed to be "relaxing". Well, it most certainly is NOT. Some of the pieces literally sound like soundtracks to a movie thriller.

Very misleading title to an otherwise pretty good collection of Spanish guitar ballads. If you are looking for something to relax or sleep to, look elsewhere.

On the mark.......2006-02-25

From the time I first attended a John Williams concert 40 years ago, I have been a collector of Spanish / Classical guitar music. I often play, on a Ramirez, some of the tunes on these two disks. The selections are wonderful examples of the world's greatest guitar music. I actually take naps while listening to these cd's. The guitarists are excellent; I only wish Denon had listed their artists.

NIce Collection!.......2005-11-12

I listen to a lot of classical guitar (and other stringed instrument) music, and I like this collection. It draws on an unusually wide range of guitar compositions, which is a plus, and it's well produced, with good sound and balance - I think it's a better than average collection.

the most annoying guitar cd in the universe.......2005-06-26

makes me want to stick needles into my eyeballs for relief.....i would recommend buying this for a mother-in-law you don't like...otherwise, save your money

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Barrrio's belongs in every classical music lovers collection

Agustín Barrios: Guitar Music, Vol. 2

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ASIN: B000088DUA
Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

Invocacion A Mi Madre
Preludio (Saudade)
Andante Religioso
Allegro Solemne
Confesion
Cancion De La Hilandera
Oracion (Plegaria)
Madrecita
La Samaritana
El Sueno De La Munequita
Contemplacion
Oracion Para Todos
Minuet in B Major
Minuet in E Major
Minuet in A Major
Minuet in C Major
Divagacion En Imitacion Al Violin
Variations On A Theme Of Tarrega

Customer Reviews:

Barrrio's belongs in every classical music lovers collection.......2006-09-05

This volume is played with the same mastery of Barrio's as Volume 1 from Naxos. As much as i liked volume 1 this collection is from his later period and contains nothing but masterpieces is even better. While he is famous for the Cathedral each piece on this disc is completey different and moving. I must thank Naxos for releasing these disc because I never would have heard of Barrio's.
According to the notes Barrio's is considered by many to be the best composr of music for guitar.
I would go even further by saying Barrio's belongs in every classical music collection not just people who like guitar music. He is a master and creates powerfully beautiful works.

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Masters of the Guitar

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Tracks:

Allemande - Andreas Segovia
Bouree - Andres Segovia
Canarios - Alexandre Lagoya
Sonata In E Major - Alexandre Lagoya & Ida Presti
Variations On A Theme By Mozart - John Williams
Romanza: Piu Tosto Largo. - Edardo Fernandeaz
Sevilla - Angel Romero
Asturias (Leyenda) - Narciso Yepes
Spanish Dance No. 5, Op. 37 'Andaluza' - Pepe Romero
Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Narciso Yepes
Garrotin - Julian Bream
Soleares - Julian Bream
Preludio. Lento - Goran Sollscher
Andante Solemne - Goran Sollscher
Allegretto - Goran Sollscher
Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios - Alexander-Sergei Ramierez
Valse Criollo - John Williams
Homenaje 'Le Tombeau De Debussy' - Julian Bream
Cacion De Cuna (Berceuse) - Goran Sollscher
Etude No. 1 For Guitar In E Minor - John Williams
Choro No. 1 - Eduardo Fernandez
Ayer Y Hoy (Guajiras) - Paco Pena

Tracks:

(Allegro Giusto) - Goran Sollscher
Largo - Goran Sollscher
Allegro - Goran Sollscher
Allegro Maestoso - Eduardo Fernandez
Andante Siciliano - Eduardo Fernandez
Alla Polacca - Eduardo Fernandez
Villano Y Ricercare (Adagietto/Andante Moderato) - Andres Seovia
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Danza De Las Hachas (Allegro Con Brio) - Andres Seovia
Canario (Allegro Ma Non Troppo) - Andres Seovia
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A Gem
Hidden Treasure
Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . .
Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . .

Spirits of the Latin Guitar

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Nights in the Gardens of Spain
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A Year in the World: Journeys of A Passionate Traveller

ASIN: B000001VC8
Release Date: 1995-10-24

Tracks:

Oriental
La maja de goya
La catedral - saudade - andante religioso - allegro solemne
Rondena de sarasate
Recuerdos de la alahambra
Suite homenaies - elixir de amor - valse cancion de cuna - son montuno
Buleria del callao

Customer Reviews:

A Gem.......2006-06-27

I bought this album at Best Buy years ago because of the interesting art on the cover. I popped it in the CD player and was entranced by the sound, the beauty of the pieces. As a guitarist, I was awed by the technical fluency and Craig's ability to create whispers and storms on his instrument. This is a wonderful introduction to a guitarist or music-lover to Spanish and South American pieces of elegance and wonder.

Hidden Treasure .......2006-06-07

This showed up in my Amazon recommendations list. Although I had never heard of Craig Alden Dell, I gave it a shot and am very glad I did!

His credentials are impeccable. According to the liner notes: "Craig Alden Dell, a 35 year veteran of the guitar has studied and performed in the styles of Classical, Flamenco, and Impressionistic, as well as Folk, Ethnic and Progressive guitar. Having studied formally in the Terrega School he is a graduate of the Escuela Razonada de la Guitarra at the University of Barcelona, under the direction of Maestro Emilio Pujol and his assistant, Hector Garcia. In the Classic style he also studies guitar from Christopher Parkening and received personal career guidance from Maestro Segovia on an occasion to have met with him in the late sixties. Craig studied flamenco guitar from El Saraste and has also performed for and studied technique from the legendary Sabicas."

The CD contains some brilliant performances of classical Latin guitar pieces that you don't find in every collection.

Very beautiful! Grab it while you can.

Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . ........2001-10-13

I met Craig Alden Dell in the summer of 1999 when he was selling his CDs out of the back of his car at a flea market in Northern New Mexico. I bought "Spirits of the Latin Guitar" then, and it's occupied an honored and well-played space in our disc changer ever since. Dell's interpretations of classics by Granados, Tarrega and others are infused with a soul that only a skilled and loving hand can bring to the classic guitar. They recall a cool autumn evening in the Jemez Mountains - alive with the aroma of a pinon fire and the enchanted New Mexico sky.

Undiscovered virtuoso? You decide . . ........2001-10-13

I met Craig Alden Dell in the summer of 1999 when he was selling his CDs out of the back of his car at a flea market in Norther New Mexico. I bought "Spirits of the Latin Guitar" then, and it's occupied an honored and well-played space in our disc changer ever since. Dell's interpretations of classics by Granados, Tarrega and others are infused with a soul that only a skilled and loving hand can bring to the classic guitar. They recall a cool autumn evening in the Jemez Mountains - alive with the aroma of a pinon fire and the enchanted New Mexico sky.

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Simply Brilliant!
6 Stars
Alexander-Sergei Ramirez
Mangore, el mago de la guitarra
damned fine Barrios

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ASIN: B000003D0C
Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

Un Sueno En La Floresta
Gavota Madrigal
Danza Paraguaya No. 1
Danza Paraguaya No. 2: Jha, Che Valle!
Danza Paraguaya No. 3 : London Carape
Julia Florida
Vals, Op. 8, No. 3
Vals De Primavera
Vals Tropical
Vals, Op. 8, No. 4
Las Abejas
Fabiniana
Mazurka Apasionata
Pais De Abanico
Cueca
I. Preludio (Saudade)
II. Andante Religioso
III. Allegro Solemne
A Mi Madre
Caazapa
Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios

Customer Reviews:

Simply Brilliant!.......2007-02-02

I have both Russell and Williams and just finished giving Williams a five star review as well. Yep: I cannot help you by pointing to one or the other as being better in any way. Williams is very direct and tackles each piece effortlessly, and in particular executes the tambora technique better than Russell, (or at least, it's recorded better). Russell meanwhile (as many point out) has a peculiar ability to inject more mood and/or feeling into a given piece - not just the (boring) drama of slower numbers either, but also the excitement and energy of faster numbers. Because of this it's really well worth your while to pick up EVERYTHING Russell has recorded: I've yet to encounter something I didn't like a LOT.

I particularly enjoy the Danza Paraguaya tunes featured here, but prefer Williams for Cueca, and for his inclusion of Maxixa and Aconquija... in short: you've got to get both to fully appreciate the genius of Barrios!

6 Stars.......2007-01-11

This is some of the most difficult guitar music ever written. David Russell makes these pieces sound like they were of average difficulty and his spontaneity is incredible. Much more spontaneous than Williams. Williams takes some liberty when making chord changes, etc. and it almost becomes redundant and boring. Russell does none of that. All of the pieces are flowing and absolutely beautiful. The feeling of the pieces comes shining through. There is so much going on in this music which makes it so interesting and Russell overlooks nothing. Much of these compositions sound like there are two guitars as you will see when you listen to this. There is no guitar composition like a Barrios composition. Amazing.

Alexander-Sergei Ramirez.......2006-08-25

I think I've listen 5-6 different versions for many of Barrios works. From all of them, the one that stands out is the CD from Alexander-Sergei Ramirez.

Mangore, el mago de la guitarra.......2006-07-17

Mangore sigue siendo el mago de la guitarra. lo considero a la altura de Andres Segovia o superior pues también era compositor.
El interprete de este volumen es increiblemente bueno, tanto en la parte tecnica como lo interpretativo. pocas interpretaciones había escuchado tan bien logradas y me sorprendi al ver la pieza "a mi madre" pues consideraba que tenia todas las partituras de Mangore. veo que su produccion sigue dando de que hablar. esta fue una pieza que me conmovio.

damned fine Barrios.......2005-05-31

This is one of the first CDs that I listened to when getting into classical guitar and classical music in general and I couldn't think of a better one for a Barrios lover. Russell's rubato is sparing and tasteful (if you want to hear excessive rubato check out Norbert Kraft) and his tremolo technique is well-honed. He absolutely KILLS "En Sueno en la Floresta" and his "Ultima Cancion" is very moving. And he makes the Waltz Op. 8 No. 4 sound like 2 guitars playing.

This album will always be compared to John Williams's and in the end I think Russell's is better; Williams's reputation for being to mechanistic is well-earned in my opinion and his "Ultima Cancion" doesn't quite do it for me like Russell's does. It's a shame that Julian Bream never extensively recorded this music, it would be interesting to hear what he could do with it.

Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez, Fantasia para un gentilhombre (Latin Romances) / Isbin

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Lyrical and pure classical guitar

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Tracks:

Concierto de Aranjuez: I Allegro con sprito
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio
Concierto de Aranjuez: II Allegro gentile
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Fantasia para un gentilhomebre: IV Danza de las Hachas
Fantasia para un gentilhomebre: V Canario
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Zapateado
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La Catendral: La Catedral: i. Andante religioso
La Catendral: ii. Allegro Solemne
Quejas: (Lament)
Estrada do Sol: (Road to the Sun)
Capricho Arabe
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Sentimental Melody
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Mallorca
Asturias

Customer Reviews:

Lyrical and pure classical guitar.......2000-07-02

The classical guitar can struggle against the volume of an orchestra and that fact is evident in this CD. Isbin's masterful skill is often overwhelmed by the orchestra, something that perhaps could have been lessened with better remastering. Nonetheless, if you appreciate classical guitar played by a real talent, this CD is for you. The unaccompanied Latin Romances illustrate Isbin's work at its best, clean and precise with pure tonal production. Her technical mastery as well as her lyricism are often on display. I found the Schwantner composition, written at Isbin's request, somewhat heavy-handed and hard to listen to. The Rodrigo recordings, even allowing for the occasionally overwhelming orchestra, are bright and crisp. Isbin's feeling for Rodrigo's music comes through clearly in these recordings. Despite the somewhat onerous orchestations, I would recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates clear, precise, lyrical classical guitar. There's definitely enough in here to make this a worthwhile purchase. Two CD set. PS: to get the second CD out, open the inner door from the center out! I'm an engineer, and it took me several tries to figure it out (may because I'm an engineer!).

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On David Burgess.....
Waiting for Another Great CD
great variety, a true virtuoso
Silver (and Gold) Nuggets

Silver Nuggets & Fool's Gold

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Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

Samba do Aviao - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Odeon - Ernesto Nazareth
La Catedral - Agustin Barrios
Berimbau - Baden Powell
Parati - Nonato Luiz
Leyenda - Isaac Albiniz
Sonata in D - Mateo Albiniz
Milonga del Angel - Astor Piazzolla
Carora - Antonio Lauro
Seis por Derecho - Antonio Lauro
El Criollito - Raul Borges
Danza del Altiplano - Traditional Bolivian
El Condor Pasa - Traditional Peruvian
Invocation and Dance - Joaqumn Rodrigo
Se Todos Fossem Iguais a Voce - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Drume Negrita - Emilio Grenet
Tango en Skai - Roland Dyens
La Misionera - Fernando Bustamente

Customer Reviews:

On David Burgess............2005-02-20

I bought this CD directly from the artist himself after hearing him perform several of the pieces live. David Burgess is guitarist of extraordinary talent and broad interest. This CD contains beautiful pieces from both South America and Spain that are intricately performed with great depth of emotion. I would recommend this disc for any true music lover.

Waiting for Another Great CD.......2003-05-20

Wherever you are, David Burgess, don't get exhaust yourself concertizing. Get back in the studio and record another excellent CD! Your talent is much too good to let slip away in the ephemeral wind; crystallize it on CD for everyone to hear long after your fine concerts are memories. Yeah, I guess I'm begging you to lay down more brilliant recordings. It can be Latin American, Spanish, Brazilian--anything. Just do it! ...

great variety, a true virtuoso.......2002-01-29

David Burgess is one of those artists that is a total gem to find. He doesn't have a "big name" or a huge recording contract, but when it comes down to what matters (namely playing well) he can totally deliver the goods. Not only is he technically amazing (I've seen him in concert and he honestly didn't hit a single bad note), he plays with an incredible amount of soul. You can tell both on record and live, that he breathes this music and that it truly means the world to him.

Not only is the album a varied (yet consistent and thematic) but he employs a wide range of techniques to achieve his amazing sound: "Samba do Aviao" is breathtaking in terms of speed and beauty, the rhytmic oddities and brilliant use of percussive effects in "Berimbau" is unreal, "La Catedral" is sublime and almost played at a whisper, yet he breathes new life into familiar favorites like Isaac Albeniz's "Leyenda." This is one of the most creative albums of any genre that I've heard, but it is by far the best guitar album I own (and one of the best I've ever heard.) Another thing that makes this album so great is how rare some of this material is, some of these are complete gems and not at all in the standard repertoire.

And if you have the chance...GO SEE HIM IN CONCERT...its even better than the superb album.

Silver (and Gold) Nuggets.......2001-11-20

I bought this CD at one of Burgess' concerts (in Virginia). He plays with much strength, variety of technique, and tonal quality; moreover, he has excellent command of the rhythm required for this mainly Latin American collection. My favorites are the hypnotically delightful "Seis por Derecho" and "La Misionera," which has a driving and catchy rhythm. I find almost every other piece enjoyable except for the over-recorded "Leyenda" and the somewhat ponderous piece by Rodrigo (whom I'm still a big fan of, nonetheless). It would be nice if those two were replaced by a few of the other interesting Brazilian pieces I heard at the concert. Fortunately, I was told that Burgess might put out more Brazilian recordings later in 2002. I'm very much looking forward to hearing them.

Road to the Sun: Latin Romances for Guitar; Sharon Isbin

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This CD's a Keeper!
Hit the "Road to the Sun"
Fiery, then mellow, in a nice mixture...
Isbin Is Great
Pure, pristine, inspired performance!

Road to the Sun: Latin Romances for Guitar; Sharon Isbin
Regino Sainz de la Maza , Joaquin Rodrigo , Agustin Barrios-Mangore , Zequinha de Abreu , Antonio Carlos Jobim , Francisco Tarrega , Leo Brouwer , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Isaac Albeniz , Sharon Isbin , Paz Abreu , and d
Manufacturer: Virgin Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Barcarolles | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002SRW
Release Date: 1992-09-23

Tracks:

Zapateado
Invocation And Dance
La Catedral: I. Andante religioso
La Catedral: II. Allegro solemne
Lament
Road To The Sun
Capricho Arabe
El Decameron Negro: I. The Harp Of The Warrior
El Decameron Negro: II. Fleeing Of The Lovers Through The Valley Of The Echoes
El Decameron Negro: III. Balada de la Doncella Enamorada
Sentimental Melody
Etude No. 8
Mallorca
Asturias

Customer Reviews:

This CD's a Keeper!.......2004-07-10

Whether you're already a Sharon Isbin fan, or haven't yet heard her play, if you don't own this CD you are missing an essential piece of your collection. Road to the Sun is one of the CDs most often in my player, and it makes a great accompaniment to Journey to the Amazon, another Isbin favorite.

Hit the "Road to the Sun".......2004-05-16

Isbin's playing is weak in technique, tone, interpretation, and program choice. Rodrigo's "Invocacion y danza", in particular, lacks the depth and darkness required for this piece and sounds rushed and mechanical. No need for embellishments. Those who have ears (or spmething between) will hear.

Fiery, then mellow, in a nice mixture..........2002-06-13

This is an impressive performance. Since I am neither a guitarist nor a scholar of the classics, I can't tell you how skilled she is compared to others like Segovia, Liona Boyd, John Williams, Chris Parkening, etc. I can't tell you whether these selections have been done better, either. All I can say is that she has produced a CD which is a joy to hear, and holds up under repeated play. A couple of years ago I bought the "Amazon Journey" CD of hers, but I was disappointed in it...too bland for me. This one is better.

Isbin Is Great.......2000-10-18

These are excellent performances by Sharon Isbin of works from the guitar repertoire. Even if you have other recordings of some of these works, that should not deter you from acquiring this recording, for as Sharon Isbin performs them, you may find that you're hearing them again for the very first time.

Pure, pristine, inspired performance!.......1998-11-14

If only we wrote as eloquently as Ms. Isbin performs! From the very first note, the listener's mesmerized by the strength and honesty of her virtuoso guitar. No need for embellishment here: she performs each classical piece faithfully -- and brilliantly -- from the heart!

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Fearless [CD-single] [Import]

Mozart, Liszt and Schubert

Les Incontournables [Import]

Complete TV Studio Recordings [Original recording remastered] [Import]

WoMen At Work

IMx

Louis and the Angels/Louis and the Good Book [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Hildegard & Her Time

Album Review: 16 Gems

Jazz Anecdotes [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Inflammable Material [Original recording remastered]

Marked For Madness

Latin Ragga Muffin Mix

America's Favorite Inspirational Songs & Artists

Pure Emotion

1. Valse Venezolano No. 2 – A. Lauro, revised by A. Diaz
2. Sons da Carrilhões – João Pernambuco - La Catedral – Agustín Barrios Mangore
3. Preludio “Saudade”
4. Andante Religioso
5. Allegro Solemne
6. Prelude No. 2 – Heitor Villa-Lobos
7. Compuncion – William Wilson/ A. Barrios
8. Prelude No. 1 – Heitor Villa-Lobos
9. Valsa Sem Nome – Baden Powell
10. Valse Venezolano No. 3 – A. Lauro, revised by A. Diaz
11. Retrato Brasileiro – Baden Powell
12. Ciudad de Cordoba – A. Chazarreta
13. Prelude No. 3 – Heitor Villa-Lobos
14. Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez – Joaquín Rodrigo