Together/Julian Bream & John Williams

William Lawes (Composer), Ferdinando Carulli (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Enrique Granados (Composer), Manuel de Falla (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Gabriel Faure (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: William Lawes, Ferdinando Carulli, Fernando Sor, Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados, et al.
• Audio CD (May 25, 1993)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003FDM
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,573 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Suite for 2 guitars: Corant 1

2. Suite for 2 guitars: Alman

3. Suite for 2 guitars: Corant 2

4. Duo for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/2: Largo

5. Duo for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/2: Rondo

6. L'encouragement, for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/4: Cantabile

7. L'encouragement, for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/4: Theme and Variations

8. L'encouragement, for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/4: Waltz

9. Cantos de España, pieces (5) for piano, Op. 232, B. 44: No 4, Cordoba

10. Intermezzo, for guitar(s) (arrangement from Goyescas)

11. Danza Espanola, for orchestra (from 'La Vida Breve')

12. Pavane pour une infante défunte, for piano (or orchestra)

13. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Berceuse

14. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Mi-a-ou

15. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Le jardin de Dolly

16. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Kitty-Valse

17. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Tendresse

18. Dolly, suite for piano, 4 hands or orchestra, Op. 56: Le pas espagnol

19. Spanish Dances (12), in 4 volumes for piano, Op. 37, H. 142, DLR 1:2: No 2, Oriental

Customer Reviews

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Together, first time, July 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Together/Julian Bream & John Williams (Audio CD)

Two of the classical guitar's brightest masters together for traditional as well as transcribed works from a number of different composers. Either of the guitarists at their peak (this was recorded in '71 and '78) would have been good enough to amaze you if you are a follower of the guitar and its traditional music, both of them together is something that must be heard. The recording is excellent (ADD - remastered, I believe, in '93) and the selection of music plays to their strengths as individual musicians. To hear these two rivals play together at the same time is enlightening. Essential.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Getting Just For the Granados Spanish Dance Alone, February 11, 2006

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H. A. Duze - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together/Julian Bream & John Williams (Audio CD)

Both Julian Bream and John Williams have been two of my favorites when it comes to classical guitar. Having them together on the same album, playing some of my favorite music is more than a treat; it is pure joy.

What I love is the fact that even though both are masters in their own rights, they were able to blend together their individual styles into an ensemble to create a set of moods which enhances the musical experience. All are wonderful, but they saved the best for last, the hauntingly beautiful Spanish Dance No. 2 of Granados. This is music that will have you stopping what you are doing just to listen to it. (If you are listening to this in the car, pull over please!) Although I have heard this piece before done by other greats, in the hands of Bream and Williams, it has been raised to heavenly heights, leaving the listener in a state between tears and great joy.

In summary, if you wish to own just one guitar album in your collection, this would be the one. My greatest regret is that I never had the pleasure of hearing either of them live on stage. The next best thing is this album.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two guitar masters meet in great musical form, December 11, 2010

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Boots Ellroy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Together/Julian Bream & John Williams (Audio CD)

Classical guitar music seems to be an acquired or old-fashioned taste these days. Thanks to a friend, Phil Rosheger, a Segovia master student and composer, I heard this album and heard just how extra-ordinary it is. Two master classical players knocking back some great music I had never heard before. This album is a revelation of many facets of music that were unknown to me before. Music is the pathway to a higher plane. This album is a great example, a great gift.