Spanish Guitar Music

Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Gaspar Sanz (Composer), Joaquin Rodrigo (Composer), Federico Moreno Torroba (Composer), Julio S. Sagreras (Composer), Mateo Albeniz (Composer), Manuel de Falla (Composer), Miguel Llobet (Composer), Enrique Granados (Composer), Francisco Tarrega (Composer), Heitor Villa-Lobos (Composer), Alonso de Mudarra (Composer), Joaquin Turina (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Isaac Albeniz, Gaspar Sanz, Joaquin Rodrigo, Federico Moreno Torroba, Julio S. Sagreras, et al.
• Audio CD (January 29, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005YJ4Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,931 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Villa-Lobos, Heitor
  • #4 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Guitar
  • #6 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Historical Periods > Modern & 20th Century

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Spanish Classical Guitar Music, September 17, 2005

By 

M. Levitt - classical music buff (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spanish Guitar Music (Audio CD)

As a sampler, this CD is an excellent introduction both to Spanish classical guitar music and to guitarist John Williams.
The music ranges from Renaissance composers (Sanz, Mudarra) and harmonized folk melodies to standard 20th Century works (Rodrigo, Torroba etc).

John Williams is excellent throughout. The CD is also cheap, and can be used either just for enjoyment, or further to explore other recordings by Williams, the classical guitar repertoire, or other classical guitarists.

As a marketing ploy, it is very effective.

For the collector or classical guitar enthusiast, the chief disadvantages of the CD are duplication of other recordings, and that the way at least some of the works on this CD are listed isn't helpful in telling the listener the set(s) to which these pieces belong and how to find them (e.g. "from ______, Op # "). The font listing the titles and track numbers is small and somewhat hard to read.

However, this CD should attract many listeners and enthusiasts both to the classical guitar, the repertoire, and guitarist John Williams - and I'm all for that.

Over 70 minutes playing time.

Recommended.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic, January 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Spanish Guitar Music (Audio CD)

This album/cd is extraordinary. All the songs are gorgeous and exciting to listen to. John Williams' interpretation and technique are perfect. After 22 years of listening to it, I still enjoy and appreciate it more every time. I love giving it as a gift.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, sweet music, an essential addition to your collection, December 7, 2004

By 

Erik Larsen (Blacksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Guitar Music (Audio CD)

I originally bought this album three years ago, looking for a good introduction to Spanish guitar music. And this one fits that need perfectly. I still listen to and enjoy it today. I play this for guests at happy hour or dinner for a relaxed atmosphere. At Amazon's current price, this is a great value.