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The Great Paraguayan: Guitar Music of Barrios

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This is a masterpiece of a recording by one of the greatest guitarists in the world of the work of Barrios, an unappreciated composer. I recommend this highly for anyone that loves the classical guitar, student or professional. Williams brings great sensitivity to the nuances of these compositions and tremendous skill to these emotionally complex pieces. My only concern is that this is also packaged as "From the jungles of Paraguay" giving the impression that this are two different recording when they are exactly the same. I believe this CD is the original package.

Agustín Barrios "El Indio Mangore" at last received a web deserved homage from one of the most prominent guitarist of the last Century, John Williams whose profound love for every one of these pieces results more than obvious, at the monet you listen the first bar.

As a matter of fact, Williams plays with astonishing Latin taste; which demonstrates his grade of conviction and commitment respect this poet - composer.

To my view (in case I was inquired for the best piece) I would choose " Sueño en la floresta" hovered by a dark poetry of unsuspected lyric flight.

Piece by piece, a masterwork, all the way!

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.

Header might sound corny, but there simply is no other way for me to put it when it comes to Barrios' wonderful guitar compositions. He was an amazing talent, and so is John "Guitar" Williams, who does the interpretations.
Buy it. Sit back. Enjoy.

If you like classical guitar, Segovia or South American music you will love this. Give John Williams a listen on your way home after work, it's a great way to unwind.

This recording by John Williams of the music of Barrios is truly awesome. The performances are brilliant and in keeping with spontaneity of the great composer's performances. Fortunately Barrios recorded much of his works which allows us to hear how he played his own compositions.

I heard this music on FM radio and enjoyed the soothing sounds so much that I ordered two of John William's CD's right away. He's an amazing and skilled classical guitarist. This CD is my favourite, but I also really love Places Between where Williams plays with John Etheridge, live in Dublin. It's great as background music for entertaining or just being inspired.

My brother, who is a accomplished guitarist himself, told me that John Williams is THE king of classical guitar. Being so excited by his recommendation, I bought this CD immediately. But having listened to this CD, I had mixed feelings. Williams' playing is technically rock-solid and impeccable, but the machine-like precision of his playing dominates here and many of the pieces sound too clinical and somewhat soul-less. Listen, for example to his cool rendition of El Ultimo Tremolo. It is beautifully and sensitively played, yet it fails to convey the sense of longing and the nostalgic poignancy of the music. If Williams is the king of guitar, the art of guitar playing still has got a long way to go in terms of musicality and tonal expression!

Great guitar music. CD arrived in perfect condition and a bit earlier than expected.