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John Williams: The Baroque Album

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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.

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!

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.

One of my favorite albums of all time. Have actually bought it as a gift for friends.

I agree with Jonathan Lee.... tts worth the price of the CD for "John Williams' arrangement of the Bach Chaconne alone!" This is a beautiful piece.

My personal favorite however is Les barricades mystérieuses. IMHO this is simply the music of heaven. If I'm in front of a firing squad I dont want a cigarette. I want to hear this piece performed by John Williams. Nancy Allen performs this on harp on one of her award winning albums, but John Williams version is still my favorite.