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John Williams (Artist), Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Italian Anonymous (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Agustin Barrios-Mangore (Composer), Leo Brouwer (Composer), Charles Byrd (Composer), Antonio Carillo (Composer), Edward Elgar (Composer), Manuel de Falla (Composer)
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Disc: 1
1. Cantos de España, Op. 232: No 1, Preludio [Asturias, Op. 47 No 5]
2. The Deer Hunter: Cavatina
3. Partita for Lute in E Major, BWV 1006a: 1st Movement, Prelude
4. Recuerdos de la Alhambra
5. Romance for Guitar
6. La Vida Breve: Dance
7. Sonata for Harpsichord in E Major, K 380/L 23
8. The Mission: On Earth as It Is in Heaven
9. El Colibri
10. Gymnopédies (3) For Piano: No 3, Lent et Grave
See all 17 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar: 2nd Movement, Adagio
2. El Diablo Suelto
3. Preludio for Guitar in C Major 213
4. No. 3 Sevilla (Sevillanas) From Suite Española, Op. 47
5. Gnossiennes (6) For Piano: No 1
6. Cueca
7. Schindler's List (Main Theme)
8. Partita for Lute in E Major, BWV 1006a: 3rd Movement, Gavotte en ...
9. Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika
10. Pavane, Op. 50
See all 20 tracks on this disc

On this CD:
  1. Suite española No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7 1. Asturias (Leyenda)
    Composed by Isaac Albeniz
    with John [guitar] Williams

  2. Cavatina (from "The Deer Hunter")
    Composed by Stanley Myers
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by John Williams

  3. Partita for lute in E major, BWV 1006a (BC L171) Prélude
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with John [guitar] Williams

  4. Triangular Situations
    Composed by Vasco Martins
    with John Etheridge, Christopher Laurence, Richard Harvey, John [guitar] Williams

  5. Recuerdos de la Alhambra, for guitar
    Composed by Francisco Tarrega
    with John [guitar] Williams

  6. Jeux Interdits, romance for guitar
    Composed by Anonymous
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by William Goodchild

  7. La Vida breve, opera, G. 35/39 (2 versions) Dance
    Composed by Manuel de Falla
    with John [guitar] Williams

  8. Sonata for keyboard in E major, K. 380 (L. 23) "Cortège"
    Composed by Domenico Scarlatti
    with John [guitar] Williams

  9. Como llora una estrella, valse-canción
    Composed by Antonio Carillo
    with John [guitar] Williams

  10. The Mission, film score Theme
    Composed by Ennio Morricone
    with Nicole Tibbels, John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by Christopher Gunning

  11. El Colibri for guitar ("The Hummingbird")
    Composed by Julio S. Sagreras
    with John [guitar] Williams

  12. Gymnopedie for piano No.3
    Composed by Erik Satie
    with John [guitar] Williams

  13. Work(s) [Unspecified] Courante
    Composed by George Frideric Handel
    with John [guitar] Williams

  14. La Catedral for guitar, Nos 1-3, complete
    Composed by Agustin Barrios-Mangore
    with John [guitar] Williams

  15. El condor pasa, for guitar
    Composed by Jorge Morel
    with John [guitar] Williams

  16. Salut d'amour, for violin & piano, Op. 12
    Composed by Edward Elgar
    with John [guitar] Williams

  17. Malinke Guitars, duet
    Composed by John [guitar] Williams
    with John Etheridge, John [guitar] Williams

  18. Lute (Chamber) Concerto, for lute (or guitar), 2 violins & continuo in D major, RV 93 1. Allegro giusto
    Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
    Performed by Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by Janos Rolla

  19. The Entertainer, for piano
    Composed by Scott Joplin
    with John [guitar] Williams

  20. Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar & orchestra 2. Adagio
    Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
    with John [guitar] Williams

  21. El diablo suelto
    Composed by Heraclio Fernandez
    with John [guitar] Williams

  22. Preludio for guitar in C minor
    Composed by Agustin Barrios-Mangore
    with John [guitar] Williams

  23. Suite española No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7 Sebilla (Sevillanas)
    Composed by Isaac Albeniz
    with John [guitar] Williams

  24. Gnossienne, for piano No.1
    Composed by Erik Satie
    with John [guitar] Williams

  25. Cueca for guitar
    Composed by Agustin Barrios-Mangore
    with John [guitar] Williams

  26. Schindler's List, film score Theme
    Composed by John Williams
    with John [guitar] Williams

  27. Partita for lute in E major, BWV 1006a (BC L171) Gavotte
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
    with John [guitar] Williams

  28. N'kosi sikelel' i Afrika
    Composed by Enoch Sontonga
    with John [guitar] Williams

  29. Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
    Composed by Gabriel Faure
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by William Goodchild

  30. Trio Sonata for violin, lute & continuo in C major, RV 82 3. Allegro
    Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
    Performed by Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by Janos Rolla

  31. Sunburst for guitar
    Composed by Andrew York
    with John [guitar] Williams

  32. The Godfather, film score Theme
    Composed by Nino Rota
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by Christopher Gunning

  33. Scherzino Mexicano for guitar
    Composed by Manuel Ponce
    with John [guitar] Williams

  34. Aeolian Suite, for guitar & small orchestra 1. Aeolian Chant
    Composed by John [guitar] Williams
    with John [guitar] Williams
    Conducted by William Goodchild

  35. Blues (3) for classical guitar
    Composed by Charles Byrd
    with John [guitar] Williams

  36. Black Decameron for guitar, Nos 1-3, complete The Flight of the Lovers through the Valley of the Echoes
    Composed by Leo Brouwer
    with John [guitar] Williams

  37. Una Limosna Por el Amor de Dios for guitar
    Composed by Agustin Barrios-Mangore
    with John [guitar] Williams

  38. Saltarello
    Composed by Anonymous
    with John [guitar] Williams

  39. Piezas características (12), for piano, Op. 92, B. 29 No. 12 Torre bermeja (Serenata)
    Composed by Isaac Albeniz
    with John [guitar] Williams


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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Compilation of the Man on 2 Discs! Great Sound Quality Too!, April 21, 2006
The title very aptly describes this great classical guitar album showcasing some of the best ever works of John Williams on 2 discs. The track selections are great as they span the centuries from the Baroque greats of Bach and Vivaldi to the modern day composers such as Stanley Myers and York. John even flirts with Blues and Jazz-style pieces and they actually sound very good. In addition, they did a much better mastering job on this version than on the single disc, "Classic John Williams" album that was released a few years earlier and so the sound quality is much better. John Williams' playing is without peer and his technique is superior to the vast majority of the exponents of classical guitar that are out there. I've heard recordings of many others who have tried to play "Cavatina" for example and they have never come close to the natural and flowing version that John plays. If you are a fan of this type of music or of John Williams' work, this is the best compilation that you can get that's out there. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little something for everybody, June 14, 2005
First, this is gorgeous guitar playing by someone who knows what he's doing. John Williams (not to be confused by the film score composer of the same name) is a superb classical guitarist. Many of these pieces are *classical* in nature, while a few are more *popular*. Many are solo, the rest in small chamber groups. Some will get your toes tapping, some will start you daydreaming, and some will make you cry with their beauty. All of it is magnificent.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb. Definitely recommended to lovers of classical guitar., January 9, 2009
After nearly wearing out favorite CDs of Christopher Parkening and Segovia, I gave this John Williams collection a spin. I love the choice of tracks--some beautiful newer pieces in addition to crisp, lovely interpretations of several favorites (Asturias, La Vida Breve, Concierto de Aranjuez--you know, the ones everyone plays). He also fit in three Charlie Byrd blues tracks that, though not my favorites, work surprisingly well. William's playing is so clean and expressive--melodies ring out clearly, never belabored. Very pleasureful listening. Guess I'll be wearing this one out too...
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The ultimate guitar collection is well worth your money. John Williams is one of the best guitar players in the world and these two discs are of good sound quality. Read more
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This cd has the best of John Williams all in one package. I would highly reccomend this cd to anyone who loves classical guitar.
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This album was absolutely amazing. I find myself listening to it almost every day. The music to "The Mission" alone is worth the price.
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The first song on this set is why I bought the whole album. It blows you away listening to the precise picking and the gorgeous way it is done. Read more
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