David Russell: Art of the Guitar

Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Julian Arcas (Composer), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer), Stanley Myers (Composer), Edvard Grieg (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Abel Carlevaro (Composer), Johann Kaspar Mertz (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), Vicente Emilio Sojo (Composer), Josep Broca (Composer), Eduardo Sainz de la Maza (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Isaac Albeniz, Julian Arcas, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Stanley Myers, Edvard Grieg, et al.
• Audio CD (March 27, 2007)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000N4SADW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,723 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #5 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Requiems, Elegies & Tombeau > Elegies
  • #45 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Villa-Lobos, Heitor
  • #91 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Guitar

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

David Russell's program ranges wide and far, from arrangements of such exotica as Arcos’ Fantasia on Themes from Verdi's La Traviata to original guitar solos by the likes of Villa Lobos and modern Latin composers. They're all played with technical polish and, more important, genuine musicality. For Russell's playing here, as in his other popular albums for Telarc, has the communicative sparkle that draws the listener into the music, even listeners not especially enamored of the instrument. In arrangements of familiar piano works like the five Grieg Lyric Pieces or Debussy's La Fille aux Chevaux de Lin, Russell's playing is so warmly idiomatic he makes you forget the originals and revel in the rounded, radiant tone of his guitar. Telarc's outstanding sound is a big plus as well. This one’s not just for Russell's fans or guitaristas, it's a joy for all. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting mix, December 21, 2008

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Mike Shanahan (Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: David Russell: Art of the Guitar (Audio CD)

While Russell's recordings usually focus on either one composer (Barrios, Torroba etc), one period (baroque), or one genre (latin american), this one covers a really broad range, much like those 'Guitar Music of Three Centuries" LPs that some of us grew up with. In the case at hand, the music ranges from Sor (d. 1839) to Eduardo Sainz de la Maza (d. 1982). Standouts include Russell's take on the 'Cavatina' from the 1970s flick 'The Deerhunter'; a vibrant take on the 5 pieces from Venezuela by Sojo; and Sainz de la Maza's 'Campanas Del Alba.'

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing again!!!!, May 10, 2007

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A. Rodriguez (Spain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: David Russell: Art of the Guitar (Audio CD)

Another great recording from David Russell and Telarc. Just listen Grieg pieces and Galeron by Sojo. No more words needed. Every year a new David Russell CD....... Thank you Telarc.......

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, January 28, 2009

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hobby fan "pepperminttrain" (Cinnaminson, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: David Russell: Art of the Guitar (Audio CD)

I think David Russell is the best classical guitarist out there. His guitar rings and his music sings.