Julian Bream: The Ultimate Guitar Collection-Volume 2

Federico Moreno Torroba (Composer), Francisco Tarrega (Composer), John Dowland (Composer), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer), Joaquin Turina (Composer), Lennox Berkeley (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), William [Composer] Byrd (Composer), Luigi Boccherini (Composer), Albert Roussel (Composer), Luis de Milan (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Federico Mompou (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), Alonso de Mudarra (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Dionysio Aguado (Composer), Joaquin Rodrigo (Composer), John Eliot Gardiner (Conductor), Leo Brouwer (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner, Leo Brouwer
• Composer: Federico Moreno Torroba, Francisco Tarrega, John Dowland, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Joaquin Turina, et al.
• Audio CD (August 8, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B00004UEH6
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,519 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #22 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Villa-Lobos, Heitor
  • #25 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Lute
  • #36 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Renaissance (c.1450-1600) > Composers

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "best-love guitar pieces from legendary Julian Bream:, December 8, 2000

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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Julian Bream: The Ultimate Guitar Collection-Volume 2 (Audio CD)

Julian Bream occupies a pre-eminent postion in the world of the guitar and is considered the finest lutenist virtuoso of his generation, won many international recording awards, including four Grammy Awards, two Edison Awards and various "Gramophone" prizes, and attaining silver, gold and platinum status - including those made with his great friend and colleague, John Williams guitarist.

RCA Victor Red Seal once again presents "The Ultimate Guitar Collection" this time the second volume that is inspiring and moving with originality abounding. Many favorites are stand outs - Albert Roussel (1969-1937), Federico Mompou (1893-1987), William Byrd (1543-1623), Francis Cutting (1583-1603) and Joaquin Rodrigo (1901) each selection is passionate, poetic and yes, even breath-taking. Bream uses techniques that are melodic blendings and shades of stunning basslines with unique passages, simply captivating.

If you love classical music, foremost classical guitar music...this is a keeper, Julian Bream you are THE ULTIMATE!

Total Time: 77:42 on 20 Tracks...RCA Victor 63713...(2000)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, February 10, 2002

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Paul Kasson (San Jose, Ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Julian Bream: The Ultimate Guitar Collection-Volume 2 (Audio CD)

The brilliance of Breams guitar/lute shines through. If you love any of his work you will love this, I can never get tired of his work.Especially this one. Antantino grazioso is absolutely amazing.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimately Satisfying, February 2, 2004

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v. "Ventanadasana" (Mount Shasta, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Julian Bream: The Ultimate Guitar Collection-Volume 2 (Audio CD)

A wonderful companion to the first set, this edition includes 20 beautifully recorded pieces by one of the master guitarists of the twentieth century. And Bream is at his best in these recordings, showing off his amazing technique, as well as his almost daunting emotional power. An amazing gift to guitarists and music lovers.