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Duo Erato (Artist, Performer), Pierre Petit (Composer), Cesar Franck (Composer), Johann Padowetz (Composer), Isaac Albeniz (Composer), Fernando Sor (Composer), Ernesto Cordero (Composer), Bernardo Pasquini (Composer), None (Conductor) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Duo Erato
• Conductor: None
• Composer: Pierre Petit, Cesar Franck, Johann Padowetz, Isaac Albeniz, Fernando Sor, et al.
• Audio CD (October 11, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: GSP Records
• ASIN: B000BHN7N4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,679 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pierre Petit: Toccata pour deux Guitares

2. Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op.18 - Prelude (Andantino)

3. Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op.18 - (Lento)

4. Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op.18 - Fugue (Allegretto ma non troppo)

5. Cesar Franck: Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op.18 - Variation (Andantino)

6. Johannn Padodwetz: Concert Variations on The Carnival of Venice, Op.62

7. Issac Albeniz: Evocacion, from Iberia

8. Issac Albeniz: El Puerto, from Iberia

9. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Cantabile

10. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Theme

11. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Variation 1

12. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Variation 2

13. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Variation 3

14. Fernando Sor: L'Encouragement, Op.34 - Valse

15. Ernesto Cordero: Sonatina Tropical - Mi Guajirita

16. Ernesto Cordero: Sonatina Tropical - Cancion Azul

17. Ernesto Cordero: Sonatina Tropical - Salsa en Pinones

18. Bernardo Pasquini: Sonata in d minor - Allegro

19. Bernardo Pasquini: Sonata in d minor - Adagio

20. Bernardo Pasquini: Sonata in d minor - Vivace

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding performance, January 31, 2006

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Jay Armstrong (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: musings (Audio CD)

I got to see this talented duo perform live twice last year, and was thrilled when they released their first recording. I love their program - quite varied and different from what any other duos out there are playing. The performance is pristine, and the recording quality is great, with nice stereo separation between them (I believe Risa in on the left channel?). My only gripe is that the recording level is a bit low, so you've got to crank the volume quite a bit (still sounds great though, especially w/ headphones). The Prelude, Fugue and Variation by Franck alone to me is worth the price of the disc, I can't get enough of that haunting theme. This is my favorite CD purchase of the past 6 months.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection, October 19, 2011

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Jazz-Man - See all my reviews

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This review is from: musings (Audio CD)

I had enough of a balance on a gift card for one CD. After listening to samples of selections from Liona Boyd, Ana Vidovic, Susan Isbin and Martha Masters, I came across this one. I listed to the samples over and over and finally ordered it, largely because I liked the sounds of the duet. Once I received the CD and played the selections all the way through, I think I made the right choice. This is a superb collection. These two ladies brilliantly blend melodies and harmonies, with a little dissonance thrown in here and there.

I've had it for a few months now and it's still as fresh as when I first listened to it. You know sometimes when you get a new CD, you're hyped up on it and listen to it over and over, but then after a while it takes its place amongst the rest of your collection? Not this one for me. Whenever I need to wind down, this is the one I listen to and I haven't grown tired of it yet.

5.0 out of 5 stars So Pretty!, May 10, 2011

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Steve B (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: musings (Audio CD)

They must have grown up together, the music and timing is so precise. I only wish I knew who was playing what parts of the music. Beautiful selections.