The Segovia Collection, Vol. 8: Platero & I And Other Works By Castelnuovo-Tedesco

Andres Segovia (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 15, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002OE4
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,337 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 1, 'Platero'

2. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 2, 'Melancolia'

3. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 3, 'Angelus'

4. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 4, 'Golondrinas'

5. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 5, 'La Arrulladora'

6. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 6, 'Retorno'

7. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 7, 'El Pozo'

8. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 8, 'El Canario Vuela'

9. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 9, 'La Primavera'

10. Platero y yó, for narrator & guitar, Op. 190: No. 10, 'A Platero en el Cielo de Moguer'

11. Quintet for guitar & string quartet, Op. 143: No. 1, Allegro, Vivo E Schietto

12. Quintet for guitar & string quartet, Op. 143: No. 2, Andante Mesto

13. Quintet for guitar & string quartet, Op. 143: No. 3, Scherzo: Allegro Con Spirito Alla Marcia

14. Quintet for guitar & string quartet, Op. 143: No. 4, Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco

15. Tonadilla on the Name of Andrés Segovia, for guitar, Op. 170/5

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco was one of the many composers who were inspired to create a large body of excellent guitar music by Segovia's artistry. The pieces from Platero and I included on this disc come from a sort of Spanish Peter and the Wolf and may be performed separately or with narration. The composer's respect for Segovia is more obviously represented by the Tonadilla on the Name of Andrés Segovia, which is, needless to say, very well played by its dedicatee, as are all of the pieces on this enjoyable disc. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Classic Classical Guitar, September 28, 2000

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Michael B. Richman (Portland, Maine USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Segovia Collection, Vol. 8: Platero & I And Other Works By Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Audio CD)

This eighth of the nine "Legendary Andres Segovia" volumes on MCA Classics features the music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. The disc is divided between the ten delicate, quiet, introspective pieces that comprise "Platero and I," and the brisk, up-tempo, dynamic guitar quintet, featuring the strings of the Quintetto Chigiano. The disc concludes with "Tonadilla For Guitar On The Name Of Andres Segovia," a sublime conclusion to a terrific collection. All nine of these Segovia volumes are outstanding, and will serve as an excellent introduction to this guitar virtuoso, and classical music in general.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Segovia, March 22, 2010

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This review is from: The Segovia Collection, Vol. 8: Platero & I And Other Works By Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Audio CD)

If you enjoy the evocative music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, this CD is seriously delicious. "Platero y Yo" is a volmue of poems about Ramon Jimenez and his donkey, Platero. For these simple, eloquent and ingratiating works, Jimenez won the Nobel Prize. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's setting of some of the poems is not programme music but the source of the inspiration is plain enough. There is warmth and intimacy in the music, as in the poems themselves, though the music betrays a more modernist sensibility. I do agree, however, that the other selections on this CD are sufficiently different in mood as to make it somewhat jarring to listen to the whole CD in one sitting. Nevertheless, the guitar quintet is terrific, as is the Tonadilla dedicated to Segovia himself. The performances are excellent, of course.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect dining music!, February 3, 2009

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This review is from: The Segovia Collection, Vol. 8: Platero & I And Other Works By Castelnuovo-Tedesco (Audio CD)

This CD has wonderful music performed by Andres Segovia. It's a great CD to play while driving or when having guests over for dinner, as the volume level is consistant and the recording quality of this great artist is as good as it gets; especially for 'background music' when guests enjoy conversation. My wife and I often get inquiries as to 'who was the performer' and how much they liked the soothing classical guitar music.
Warren, NC