Spanish Guitar Music

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

Product Details

• Performer: John Williams
• Composer: Isaac Albeniz, Mateo Albeniz, Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados, Miguel Llobet, et al.
• Audio CD (January 29, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00005YJ4Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,930 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 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

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.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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.

19 of 20 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 (REAL NAME)

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.