25 Guitar Favorites

Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Anonymous (Composer), Giuseppe Torelli (Composer), Johann Friedrich Fasch (Composer), Domenico Cimarosa (Composer), Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), Fabritio Caroso (Composer), Carlos Montoya (Composer), Enrique Granados (Composer), Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Johann Ludwig Krebs (Composer), Niccolo Paganini (Composer), Anton Diabelli (Composer), Paul Angerer (Conductor), Wilfried Boettcher (Conductor), Southwest German Chamber Orchestra (Pforzheim) (Orchestra), Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Paul Roczek (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Paul Roczek
• Orchestra: Southwest German Chamber Orchestra (Pforzheim), Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Paul Angerer, Wilfried Boettcher
• Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Anonymous, Giuseppe Torelli, Johann Friedrich Fasch, et al.
• Audio CD (August 20, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B0000058I5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,136 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #67 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Lute
  • #84 in Music > Classical > Chamber Music > Quartets

Track Listings

1. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: 6. Gigue

2. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93: 3. Allegro

3. Chufla, for guitar

4. Work(s): Concerto for Guitar & Violin in A: 1. Allegro

5. Guitar Concerto in D minor: 3. Un poco allegro

6. Partita for solo violin No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002: Double

7. Keyboard Sonata in B minor (Larghetto)

8. String Quartet No. 6 in C major, Op. 1/6, H. 3/6: 1. Presto

9. Andantino

10. Boléro, for guitar

11. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: 5. Bourrée

12. Andaluza (Playera), for guitar or other instrument (arrangement of No. 5 of 12 Spanish Dances)

13. Variaciones, for guitar

14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air on the G-String

15. Zambrilla, for guitar

16. Concerto for harpsichord, strings & continuo No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056: Largo

17. Suite española No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7: Curranda

18. Guitar Concerto in G major: 3. Allegro assai

19. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: 3. Gavotte en Rondeau

20. Suite española No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7: Sevilla

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Variety can really be the spice of life!, June 27, 2000

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Conrad (Stellenbosch, South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 25 Guitar Favorites (Audio CD)

It is claimed that certain kinds of music stimulates some brain waves which helps students and people working on intellectually demanding tasks to concentrate. This collection of guitar and lute favorites certainly seems to do that, creating a very pleasant restful atmosphere. But this CD is much more. Turn the volume up and it becomes a superb acoustic experience in which to immerse yourself. The compilers did an excellent job in choosing memorable pieces. Bach, Vivaldi, Paganini and the Spanish composers are all there. Perhaps the best point of this album (apart from the price) is the opportunity it allows to compare and enjoy a variety of styles in composers and performers. While it is surprising to find that brilliant guitar virtuoso's like Julian Bream, John Williams and Narcisso Yepes were not included, Simon Wynberg, Carlos Montoya and the others are excellent. Several pieces have the guitar playing with an orchestra or with the piano. This is very pleasing and enhances the rich melodies. There are several other excellent compilations of guitar music available from Amazon, but the variety of content and styles on this CD is unique. Buy it! Also look for the dozen or so others in this "25 Favorites" series. In terms of value for money this is probably the best musical bargain around. The several that I have heard are all excellent quality in choice and performances. But lock them away, your friends and colleagues will comment favourably and at this price you may be tempted to give them away. On the other hand: do that!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not everyone's cup of tea...., September 16, 2005

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Billie B. "that girl Bill" (Reno, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 25 Guitar Favorites (Audio CD)

But I really, really enjoyed this selection. It's varied enough to be interesting yet it doesn't overwhelm. It's perfect for light listening (like in the car...or while working). It might seem too light for some, but it's a very inexpensive listen, and I think well worth it.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars my Cats love it!, August 9, 2007

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Mariaeugenia Aveledo "mavele" (Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 25 Guitar Favorites (Audio CD)

I use to listen this CD in relaxing moments on Sunday afternoon while I read. For my surprise I have discovered that my cats enjoy very much too.