Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Composer), Joaquin Rodrigo (Composer), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer), Northern Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Northern Chamber Orchestra
• Composer: Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Joaquin Rodrigo, Heitor Villa-Lobos
• Audio CD (February 15, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Naxos
• ASIN: B0000013XA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,318 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Latin American Guitar Concerto CD.

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding performance and recording, April 18, 2001

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John O'Neill (Alpharetta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (Audio CD)

This is one of those Naxos recordings that measures up to - if not surpasses - competitor versions produced by the major labels. Canadian Norbert Kraft is an excellent guitarist and the fine recording captures his flawless performance. Add to that the wonderful support of the Northern Chamber Orchestra, which is perfectly balanced with the soloist, and you have a first rate disc.

Another big plus about this disc is that rather than pair Rodrigo's most famous work with his "Fantasia para une Gentilhombre", as is the norm and had been done countless times, Naxos gives us two other less frequently heard guitar concertos: those of Villa-Lobos and Castelnuovo-Tedesco. Both are wonderful works and are sure to please any fan of guitar music.

If you're in the market for a recording of Rodrigo's famous concerto, you can't go wrong with this recording.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five star version!, January 20, 2007

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Adrian Heathcote (Sydney,, N.S.W Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (Audio CD)

I have bought some half dozen versions of the Rodrigo in my time and except for the Alirio Diaz performance (now, sadly, no longer available) I have always felt that something is missing. Pepe Romero, Angel Romero, Manuel Barrueco (bad recording: far too recessed!) John Williams, and others: none satisfied. But here I stumble upon a recording by an unknown (to me) guitarist and a little known orchestra -- and it is perfection. Beautiful playing, wonderful tone on the guitar, perfect balance with the orchestra (which I must say plays very well): this recording has it all. Finally a version of this great piece that doesn't make me want something more emotionally committed. Kraft is a great guitarist, and if you love this concerto -- don't go past this one in favour of a more famous name. This is the one you want!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic performances at any price, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez (Audio CD)

A wonderful collection of works for guitar and orchestra. Norbert Kraft has to be one of the best classical guitarists around today, and we should be hearing more from him in the future. Coupled with a bargain price, this CD is a must-have for any classical collection. Highly recommended.