The Segovia Collection, Vol. 3: My Favorite Works

Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Composer), Enrique Granados (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), Francisco Tarrega (Composer), Federico Moreno Torroba (Composer), Joaquin Turina (Composer), Andrés Segovia (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Andrés Segovia
• Composer: Isaac Albeniz, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Enrique Granados, Fernando Sor, Francisco Tarrega, et al.
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• SPARS Code: AAD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002PGU
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,733 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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  #2 in	Music > Classical > Featured Performers, A-Z > ( S ) > Segovia, Andrés
  #4 in	Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > ( T ) > Turina, Joaquin
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording
It's a strange fact, but many of the most popular Spanish guitar pieces are actually transcriptions of piano originals. Of course, many of these actually use the piano in imitation of the guitar, and if a guitarist of Segovia's ability had been around at the turn of the century, there might have been a lot more authentic guitar music written than we now have. Segovia's particular gift, evident in the Albeniz pieces, is to make this piano music sound like guitar originals. In short, this essential CD contains many of the most famous Spanish guitar favorites in inimitable performances. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Guitar!!, June 28, 2001

By	scarmer (Lakewood, CO USA) - See all my reviews

what more can I say. I love classical guitar and this CD is one of the best. I have the entire Segovia collection and I strongly recommend this CD, along with all the rest in the collection.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Immortal interpretation by Maestro Andres Segovia, April 6, 1999

By A Customer

There is only one description (Buy this CD). Take a trip to the Alhambra by listening to RECUERDOS DE LA ALHAMBRA. Andres Segovia will make you understand what feelings Francisco Tarrega was feeling when he compose Recuerdos de A. even though it was recorded in mono. 5 ***** CD.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Classical Guitar Recording Ever, June 28, 2001

By	Jonathan Jaynes (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews

The standard by which all else is judged! As a classical guitarist for over 25 years, I can assure you this is the definitive classical guitar recording of the 19th century. When you combine the powerfully romantic music of arguably the most notable composer of the guitar with the recordings, both old and new, of unarguably the "Master" of the classical guitar, the result is a recording that may never be equalled. Each piece is imaginative, stirring and emotional. This is a must for anyone who enjoys not only the Spanish Guitar but simply music at its best!