John Williams: The Baroque Album

Georg Philipp Telemann (Composer), Domenico Scarlatti (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Francois Couperin (Composer), Ludovico Roncalli (Composer), Silvius Leopold Weiss (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Georg Philipp Telemann, Domenico Scarlatti, Johann Sebastian Bach, Francois Couperin, Ludovico Roncalli, et al.
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000026NO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,037 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #3 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Bourées
  • #38 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Lute
  • #39 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Baroque (c.1600-1750) > Composers > Telemann, Georg Philipp

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Look no further. . ., July 9, 2000

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This review is from: John Williams: The Baroque Album (Audio CD)

I would buy this album again for John Williams' arrangement of the Bach Chaconne alone! I've heard several guitarists play this piece and play it well. However, Mr. Williams' performance gave me goose bumps! All of the other pieces are wonderfully played as well. I particulary liked the Scarlatti and Telemann pieces.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Baroque with Maestro John Williams, January 18, 2008

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M. Dunn ""ALVERNIAN"" (MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Williams: The Baroque Album (Audio CD)

For those of us who delight in the glories of classical music, this CD is a gem!
John Williams, a gifted composer and gifted musician, is one whose music would be
appreciated in almost every home. A music lover loves music! One may have a
favorite genre, but overall, every genre has something to offer persons who enjoy
a broad spectrum of music appreciation. Classical music from its earliest
days, is food for the heart and soul. Do not overlook The Baroque Album with
Maestro John Williams. Enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lyric splendor!, November 17, 2007

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: John Williams: The Baroque Album (Audio CD)

After twenty years and a half (recorded May 1987), this work still stans out as one of the landmark albums of the guitar.

The refined eloquence and fabulous interpretative solvency of this extraordinary guitarist has no parallel in the universe of this noble instrument.

The admirable transcriptions made by John Williams conserve the freshness and above all, the spirit of every work.

For instance, his transcriptions on Scarlatti `s three sonatas are a very evident example of his art.

Of course, we should call the attention respect his magisterial transcription of Bach' s Chaconne, that represents the highest peak of the album.

Fortunately for us, Williams devoted the last three pieces in memory of the egregious figure and huge importance of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, the master of lute.

So, if you really want to enjoy and delight around these pieces of Baroque, don't doubt for a second and go for this CD. I finished listening just one hour ago and so I like to recommend you.