Name: The Virtuoso Guitar - 500 Years of the Guitar by John Williams
Brand: John Williams
SKU: 076637041426
Price: 9.9 USD
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The great Andres Segovia has called John Williams "a prince of the guitar." The Australian-born Williams moved to London and studied with the legendary Segovia, and also at the Royal College of Music in London. This recording focuses primarily on Spanish repertoire and celebrates Williams's 50th anniversary as a performer.

It is next to impossible to summarize a career as glorious as that of Williams on a single disc, but this recording does offer a generous sampling of the music that will fascinate lovers of this fine musician. The famous 'Variations on a Theme by Mozart' by Fernando Sor opens the recital. Williams plays with tenderness, and in the more extroverted passages, great energy. A series of brief pieces by Segovia are included, and it's a thrill to hear the student pay homage to his master. Williams also shines in music by two giants of Iberian piano music, Granados and Albeniz. A special treat is the rendition of a Domenico Scarlatti Keyboard Sonata transcribed for guitar. This is an ideal collection for those already familiar with the artistry of Williams, as well as those meeting the master for the first time.

1. Variations on a Theme by Mozart

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Sor; Composer

2. Oracion

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Segovia
Andrés Segovia; Composer

3. Estudio

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Segovia
Andrés Segovia; Composer

4. Humorada

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Paquita Madiguera; Composer

5. Bacarolle - Cavatina

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Tansman; Composer

6. La Maja De Goya

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Enrique Granados; Composer

7. Voise Criollo

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Lauro; Composer

8. Sonata in E minor, L.352

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: D. Scarlatti
Domenico Scarlatti; Composer

9. La Torre Bermeja

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Albeniz
Isaac Albéniz; Composer

10. Three Mexican Popular Songs: a. La Pajarera / b. Por ti mi Corazon / c. La Valentina

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Ponce; Composer

11. Etude No. 1 in E Minor

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Villa Lobos
Heitor Villa-lobos; Composer

12. Norteña

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: Gomez Crespo; Composer

13. Variations on a Catalan Folk Song / Canco del Llabre, op. 25

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: John W. Duarte; Composer

14. Gavotte

by John Williams

Primary Artist: John Williams; Main Performer
Composer: A. Scarlatti
Alessandro Scarlatti; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 620x620 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Classical, Easy Listening, Rock, Worldwide, Guitar

Label

Legacy International

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 22, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

76637041426

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The Virtuoso Guitar - 500 Years of the Guitar

1. Variations on a Theme by Mozart

2. Oracion

3. Estudio

4. Humorada

5. Bacarolle - Cavatina

6. La Maja De Goya

7. Voise Criollo

8. Sonata in E minor, L.352

9. La Torre Bermeja

10. Three Mexican Popular Songs: a. La Pajarera / b. Por ti mi Corazon / c. La Valentina

11. Etude No. 1 in E Minor

12. Norteña

13. Variations on a Catalan Folk Song / Canco del Llabre, op. 25

14. Gavotte

Technical Specifications

The Virtuoso Guitar - 500 Years of the Guitar

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1. Variations on a Theme by Mozart

2. Oracion

3. Estudio

4. Humorada

5. Bacarolle - Cavatina

6. La Maja De Goya

7. Voise Criollo

8. Sonata in E minor, L.352

9. La Torre Bermeja

10. Three Mexican Popular Songs: a. La Pajarera / b. Por ti mi Corazon / c. La Valentina

11. Etude No. 1 in E Minor

12. Norteña

13. Variations on a Catalan Folk Song / Canco del Llabre, op. 25

14. Gavotte

Technical Specifications