There are a handful of threads for classical guitar, but not much in the way of listing specific recordings. So, what specific cds do you have that you enjoy? As always, links appreciated on the hard to get stuff.
I remember liking Rodrigo's Concierto De Aranjuez For Guitar (especially the soothing 2nd movement) on The Most Relaxing Classical Album Ever!...
But then again, perhaps no veteran classical music listener would buy these compilations...
This immediately comes to mind:
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My all-time favorite guitar performance; the Trio's sound is seductive and atmospheric. It's impossible for me to imagine this music any other way; in fact, I've never heard a piano performance of it that I've liked half as much. A masterpiece - "Iberia" presented with new color and depth. Listen to the Amazon samples (http://www.amazon.com/Alb%C3%A9niz-Iberia-Isaac-Albeniz/dp/B0000CDJKC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1202687741&sr=8-2) if in doubt. :)
Well, I guess you can approach this thread from two different angles, i.e. composer vs. guitarist - I have quite a few classical guitar CDs, and will start my contribution w/ a long time favorite guitarist - Christopher Parkening - he studied w/ Segovia, spent some time @ the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem (my home town) - I've seen him 'in person' at least 3 times, and he has done a wide variety of albums; the 4 that I currently own are shown below, but much more is available:
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Delightful quasi-exotic music played by a monster guitarist. Beautiful recording.
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One of the classic classical discs.
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The Segovia Collection on DG. He may not have had the pristine chops of today's greats, but he had musicality and of course great historical importance.
Bach's Lute Suites by Söllscher.
OK, Bill--
You asked for favorite recordings--here are a few:
John Williams, The Great Guitar Concertos -- a 2 CD set with the Ponce, Rodrigo, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, and Villa-Lobos ctos, plus a couple by Vivaldi and Giulani. Another fine introduction to a variety of classical guitar composers is Williams's Romance of the Guitar, which includes everything from staples of the repertoire (Asturias) to contemporary compositions like Andrew York's Sunburst.
David Russell, Aire Latino and Music of Barrios. (John Williams and Antigoni Goni also have fine recordings of Barrios's music.)
Nick Goluses, transcriptions of Bach's solo violin sonatas and his partnering with Bonita Boyd of contemporary American music for flute and guitar.
Goran Söllscher and Patrick Gallois, Piazzolla for Two.
My recommendations are all based on LPs, but I doubt that you'll have any problems finding their CD counterparts. One, in fact, has already been mentioned/shown: Julian Bream's Baroque Guitar. But Bream is actually quite easy to recommend--just get any of his guitar recordings before, say, 1972 and/or any of his early lute albums. I recently got my wife a copy of "The Essential Julian Bream," a very affordable 2-CD compilation, and would consider that a very good introduction to his recordings.
For the famous Rodrigo Aranjuez concerto, my favorite has long been the classic Decca/London recording of Yepes with Argenta. However, every major guitarist records this, so surely you'll get other recommendations, as well. IIRC, Rodrigo wrote it originally for one of the Romeros.
I would like to recommend Carlos Montoya, but it becomes rather problematic to choose a single CD--mainly because this artist recorded for so many different labels AND so many of his live concerts were put out, as well, and all of these vary in quality. I have an RCA LP called simply "Flamenco Concert" which contains his gorgeous rendition of Saeta--always a big crowd pleaser in live concerts; if you can find this, I'd say grab it. Or if you can find a compilation from his RCA years with both Saeta and Malaguena and perhaps his St. Louis Blues, that would be rather ideal.
Cheers,
Dirk
Quote from: Grazioso on February 11, 2008, 04:26:01 AM
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Delightful quasi-exotic music played by a monster guitarist. Beautiful recording.
Seconded. :) Although Norbert Kraft seems to have become an even more talented engineer-producer these days...
Quote from: dirkronk on February 11, 2008, 05:25:40 AM
For the famous Rodrigo Aranjuez concerto, my favorite has long been the classic Decca/London recording of Yepes with Argenta. However, every major guitarist records this, so surely you'll get other recommendations, as well. IIRC, Rodrigo wrote it originally for one of the Romeros.
No, I'm afraid not. Rodrigo wrote Concierto Andaluz for Romeros (and maybe Concierto Madrigal as well) but Aranjuez was written before half of them were born. ;D
Aranjuez was dedicated to Regino Sainz de la Maza who gave the premiere in 1940 and also made the first recording of the piece with young Ataulfo Argenta conducting in 1948 or '49.
That recording is actually available on Doremi:
http://www.amazon.com/Andres-Segovia-his-Contemporaries-Vol/dp/B0002A2VSC
or private transfer from 78's can be downloaded for free from here (very narrow bandwidth)
http://www.geocities.com/fredje222000/
I'd love to hear Yepes/Argenta but it is very hard to find on CD. There is even earlier Yepes/Argenta, mono with Madrid Chamber Orchestra but don't think that was ever on CD.
This morning, I had some time @ home, and out of curiosity went through my classical music database just to see 'what' I did own (these have been collected for 20+ years, and all on CD) - plenty of varied guitar options here from solo works, transcriptions, orchestral pieces, chamber combinations, and some Latin in the mix; looking at the list, I'd like to explore more of the recordings of David Russell & Berta Rojas (both of their discs listed are excellent) - plus, there have already been some postings above that I must add to my 'wish list', such as the Iberia work on Naxos! Looking forward to even more recommendations - :)
Bach, JS - Guitar Transcriptions w/ Goran Sollscher on DG
Bach, JS - Lute Suites w/ Sharon Ibsin on Virgin Classics
Carulli, Ferdinando - Flute & Guitar w/ Turner-Wallace on PDI
Carulli, Ferdinando - Guitar-Piano w/ Palumbo-Saracino on Brilliant (8-CDs!)
Garoto - Guitar Works w/ Paulo Bellinati on GSP
Giuliani, Mauro - Guitar Concertos w/ Romero & Marriner on Philips Duo
Granados, Enrique - Danzas Espanolas w/ Wurzburg Guitar Trio on CPO
Ponce, Manuel - Guitar & harpsichord w/ Holzman-Martin on Naxos
Ponce, Manuel - Solo Guitar w/ Holzman on Naxos, 2-CD set
Rodrigo, Joaquin - Guitar-Harp Concs. w/ Romeros-Marriner on Philips Duo
Torroba, Moreno - Guitar Music, V.1 w/ Ana Vidovic on Naxos
Villa-Lobos, Heitor - Guitar Music w/ Fabio Zanon on MusicMakers
Vivaldi, Antonio - Guitar Concertos w/ Elliot Fisk on MusicMakers
Bream, Julian - Spanish Guitar (works Granados & Albeniz) on RCA
Fernandez, Eduardo - Guitar Concertos w/ Engl Cham Orch on London Dbl
Fernandez, Eduardo - Spanish Guitar & Spanish/Italian Guitar - 2 London CDs
Ibsin, Sharon - Dreams of World on Teldec
LA Guitar Quartet - Evening in Granada on Delos
LA Guitar Quartet - Renaissance-Nutcracker on Delos
Pakening, Christopher - already shown in a previous post
Rojas, Berta - Intimate Barrios (solo Latin guitar) on Dorian
Romero, Angel - Touch of Romance on Telarc
Russell, David - Aire Latino (solo Latin guitar) on Telarc
Segovia, Andres - All Bach Program on MCA
Segovia, Andres - My Favorite Works on MCA
Williams, John - The Guitarist on Sony
Quote from: SonicMan on February 11, 2008, 09:53:10 AM
Bach, JS - Lute Suites w/ Sharon Ibsin on Virgin Classics
Just seconding this -- its lovely...
Quote from: Drasko on February 11, 2008, 09:29:33 AM
No, I'm afraid not. Rodrigo wrote Concierto Andaluz for Romeros (and maybe Concierto Madrigal as well) but Aranjuez was written before half of them were born.
Well, normally I'd just shrug and blame my aging memory, but in this case I went to the bookcase of references I keep at work and plucked out the 1984 edition of Penguin SRG. And there it was, under a review of the various concerti done by the Romeros and (mainly) Marriner on Philips: "Both the Concierto de Aranjuez and the Concierto madrigal were written for the Romero family, and the performances here are definitive and beautifully recorded." Which is no guarantee that they're right and you're wrong, Drasko--heaven knows one can find plenty of errors in Penguin--and since the Andaluz was included in the set being reviewed, maybe the typist or typesetter simply zoned out when transcribing. But at least I know where I derived my original understanding.
;)
Dirk
What I would consider essential purchases:
British Guitar Music (Graham Anthony Devine on Naxos)-basically because the Bream recordings are OOP
Spanish Guitar Music (Narciso Yepes, DG Collectors edition)
Bach Complete Lute Suites (John Williams or Sharon Isbin, both excellent)
Barrios Guitar Music Vol 2 (Enno Voorhorst on Naxos)
Franco Platino Guitar Recital (Naxos-he's very good)
Rodrigo Concerto Aranjuez, Fantasia para un gentilhombre (Carlos Bonnell, Dutoit-Montreal)
Shades of Sleep (James Boyd, self-published, purchase here http://www.jamesboyd.co.uk/). One of the best guitar recitals in years and features a wonderfully relaxed Nocturnal after Dowland Op.70 by Britten.
This should cover most things to get you going. Other things to consider are Pepe Romero's recordings of Spanish Guitar and any Segovia.
What a great thread, I was just getting into classical guitar when I found this :) I already like Julian Bream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4BJPEKnSY
and Pepe Romero:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v1CTCZjCNo
But how about the new generation of guitar players? I frequently stumbled upon video clips of genius guitarists from Korea etc. but would definitely need guidance recording-wise...
Whew...
Bream... the one with Britten, Martin, walton, etc...
Raphael Andia... "Tellur" by Tristan Murail is quite an interesting spectral take on guitar music. This particular cd is pretty out there (I no longer have it, can't remember)...
John Williams... I enjoy all of his Takemitsu, and his more "exotic" choices. My all time fav guitar album is that really cheap Sony disc that has all the cool Spanish pieces on it.
...is it Koskin, or Koshkin... I can't remember, but he is one of the most prolific guitar-composers out there... has some stuff on BIS???
What is that awesome guitar piece on that Ferneyhough disc???.... Kurze Schatten...
David Starobin/ Newdance... I love all those "tid bit" collections... I also remember an album called "Sheer Pluck."
I wish I would have kept all those :(.
Quote from: dirkronk on February 11, 2008, 11:23:19 AM
Well, normally I'd just shrug and blame my aging memory, but in this case I went to the bookcase of references I keep at work and plucked out the 1984 edition of Penguin SRG. And there it was, under a review of the various concerti done by the Romeros and (mainly) Marriner on Philips: "Both the Concierto de Aranjuez and the Concierto madrigal were written for the Romero family, and the performances here are definitive and beautifully recorded." Which is no guarantee that they're right and you're wrong, Drasko--heaven knows one can find plenty of errors in Penguin--and since the Andaluz was included in the set being reviewed, maybe the typist or typesetter simply zoned out when transcribing. But at least I know where I derived my original understanding.
;)
Dirk
Concierto de Aranjuez was written for Regino Sainz de la Maza, who premiered it in 1940.
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The Granados transcriptions make it worth purchasing, let alone the rest.
Quote from: DavidRoss on September 07, 2009, 04:39:57 AM
Concierto de Aranjuez was written for Regino Sainz de la Maza, who premiered it in 1940.
The man, he speaketh the truth. It is probably the reason that Segovia never performed this Concerto (in public). Anywho, this site has a (legal) historical recording of Sainz de la Maza playing CdA for download. Sound quality isn't great but his interpretation is by and large excellent.
http://www.geocities.com/fredje222000/ (http://www.geocities.com/fredje222000/)
Amazing.
I was just going through my collection and I noticed something interesting - I have not one guitar player anywhere in my classical colection. None! So I was thinking it might be nice to have some. Well I stumbled across this on Amazon, and as it seems to be inexpensive (and I like what I heard on youtube), I am likely to get it.
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But this is more transcriptions, so I came to GMG looking for a thread of guitar recommendations. This has some good ones, but I thought I would bump it to see if there were any more recommendations here. I think I'd love a compilation of Spanish popular guitar works, but not sure which that would be (so any help in this direction would be appreciated).
Quote from: mc ukrneal on September 02, 2013, 11:57:40 AM
I was just going through my collection and I noticed something interesting - I have not one guitar player anywhere in my classical colection. None! So I was thinking it might be nice to have some. Well I stumbled across this on Amazon, and as it seems to be inexpensive (and I like what I heard on youtube), I am likely to get it.
[asin]B006CAXP18[/asin]
But this is more transcriptions, so I came to GMG looking for a thread of guitar recommendations. This has some good ones, but I thought I would bump it to see if there were any more recommendations here. I think I'd love a compilation of Spanish popular guitar works, but not sure which that would be (so any help in this direction would be appreciated).
Hi
Neal - well, just go the the first page of this thread and look at my post of works listed by composer & then by performer - there are plenty of choices there to satisfy your needs - BUT, this list is 5 years old - so for my own interest, I'll take a quick look @ my database to see what has been added that might be of interest to readers of this thread? Dave :)
Well, I just quickly reviewed my 'updated' database and since 2008, I've only added the guitar recordings below (about 1 a year - BOY - neglecting a favorite instrument - shocking! ;)) - and except for Albeniz, the other composers were unknown to me @ the time of purchase, SO must have been highly recommended in either the American Record Guide or in Fanfare - for those wanting the 'usual suspects' (either composer and/or performer), then check out my previous list - BUT I have enjoyed these new additions. NOW, there are plenty of other outstanding guitarists & recordings so I hope others will 'chime in' on this thread - Dave :)
Albeniz, Issac - Iberia (Guitar Suite) w/ Trio Campanella on Naxos
Albeniz, Issac - Echoes of Spain w/ John Williams on Sony
Arcas, Julian - Guitar Works w/ Stefano Grondona on Stradivarius
Heinrich, Albert - Guitar Duos w/ Heinrich-Albert Duo on MDG
Mertz, Caspar - Guitar Duos w/ Prunnbauer-Tappert on MDG
Milan, Luys - Guitar (Vihuela) w/ Moreno et al on Glossa
Torroba, Morena - Guitar Music V.1 w/ Ana Vidovic on Naxos
Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
Hi Neal - well, just go the the first page of this thread and look at my post of works listed by composer & then by performer - there are plenty of choices there to satisfy your needs - BUT, this list is 5 years old - so for my own interest, I'll take a quick look @ my database to see what has been added that might be of interest to readers of this thread? Dave :)
Yes - your list was very helpful. But as someone who NEVER listens to guitar, it is hard to know where to start - I've heard of Segovia, Williams and Bream, but that is about it. SO picking among the various choices is a bit like throwing a dart. Nonetheless, I think I found a few that I will like (as a place to start).
My all-time favorite.
The head of the guitar department at Juliard plays exquisite 20th century compositions with impeccable execution.
Oblique and dark. The recording offers nocturnal beauty.
Ruiz-Pipó: Complete Works for Guitar - Jean Bruno Dautaner.
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I like this. It kind of sounds straightforward, but as I've become further acquainted with it there's clearly something more going on. At least, within my frame of reference.
I like Manuel Ponce, mexican composer (neo-classical style)
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For Villa Lobos cycle, my preference goes to filomena Moretti (so lyrical)
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For the spanish repertoire Segovia is the best, but there are actually a number of excellent recordings.
Quote from: Spineur on March 12, 2017, 07:46:44 PM
I like Manuel Ponce, mexican composer (neo-classical style)
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This is on my list. I think I remember you mentioning it before and as a result I added it.
Quote from: NikF on March 12, 2017, 08:01:18 PM
This is on my list. I think I remember you mentioning it before and as a result I added it.
I like Manuel Ponce. I imagine him playing the piano to some rich american visitors in one of this colonial hotel at La Havana at the time of the Batista regime. A bit of a Chopin born in Mexico. I have his song cycles and a piano CD very chopinesque with Mazurkas and the likes. Not the most innovative composer maybe, but with a geat sense of the musical form. One of his best known guitar piece is the suite antigua which is an hommage to Scarlatti and was commissioned by Segovia.
Another guitar CD I keep coming back to, because of the repertoire is
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French music Poulenc, Sauguet, Pierre Wissmer, Albert Roussel ...
Pretty far from the usual spanish classical guitar.
These all look interesting since I like Ponce and Poulenc. I will buy them soon. Thanks a lot.
This recording is not well-known. The player either.
But all the compositions are sophisticated and somewhat dark.
Ivanovic's performance is nuanced, intelligent, and delicate.
https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Recital-VARIOUS-ARTISTS/dp/B00006B1KQ/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Quote from: Spineur on March 13, 2017, 02:09:54 PM
I like Manuel Ponce. I imagine him playing the piano to some rich american visitors in one of this colonial hotel at La Havana at the time of the Batista regime. A bit of a Chopin born in Mexico. I have his song cycles and a piano CD very chopinesque with Mazurkas and the likes. Not the most innovative composer maybe, but with a geat sense of the musical form. One of his best known guitar piece is the suite antigua which is an hommage to Scarlatti and was commissioned by Segovia.
That conjurs up a cool image. And it makes me more intrigued. I'll definitely check out the Brilliant Classics set. Cheers.
Quote from: Forever Electoral College on March 13, 2017, 03:13:57 PM
This recording is not well-known. The player either.
But all the compositions are sophisticated and somewhat dark.
Ivanovic's performance is nuanced, intelligent, and delicate.
https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Recital-VARIOUS-ARTISTS/dp/B00006B1KQ/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
This looks interesting too.
This is a fun disc!
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Quote from: jessop on March 14, 2017, 12:22:03 PM
This is a fun disc!
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One of my favorites for years!
I posted this elsewhere, but the playing must be heard to be believed! He plays transcriptions of "Capriccio Espagnol," "Pictures at an Exhibition" and " The Firebird Suite Round Dance of the Princesses."
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I'm working on Nikita Koshkin's "The Fall of Birds," a very demanding passacaglia and toccata piece. I can only dream that it will ever sound this good!
https://youtube.com/v/UXEu7toCwnU
He's one of my favorite contemporary composers. This is an excellent recording, particularly of his monumental Sonata for Guitar:
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3 of my favorite players are Paul O'Dette (his Dowland for Lute is incomparable), John Williams (great guitar player, super-human technique, his Bach, Albeniz & many others) and David Russell (very deep & expressive player, his Baroque & Spanish/Latin classical series & others) .. Paco de Lucia is one of my all-time favorite guitarists as well, although not really associated with classical music his performance of Rodrigo's famous Guitar Concerto is a thing of beauty.
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 19, 2017, 09:35:14 AM
I'm working on Nikita Koshkin's "The Fall of Birds," a very demanding passacaglia and toccata piece. I can only dream that it will ever sound this good!
https://youtube.com/v/UXEu7toCwnU
He's one of my favorite contemporary composers. This is an excellent recording, particularly of his monumental Sonata for Guitar:
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I'd love to hear you play it! Koshkin is a terrific composer (a little shit of a human being thiugh). I think Papandreou also recorded a concerto of his.
Quote from: jessop on March 19, 2017, 03:29:42 PM
I'd love to hear you play it! Koshkin is a terrific composer (a little shit of a human being thiugh). I think Papandreou also recorded a concerto of his.
She has. What has Koshkin said or done to make you say that about him? I've corresponded with him a few times and he was perfectly nice to me.
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 19, 2017, 10:58:30 PM
She has. What has Koshkin said or done to make you say that about him? I've corresponded with him a few times and he was perfectly nice to me.
Well he's said some homophobic things to my friends, from what they've told me..... ::)
Quote from: jessop on March 20, 2017, 12:53:33 AM
Well he's said some homophobic things to my friends, from what they've told me..... ::)
Well, that topic never came up between us! He's fairly fluent in English, but perhaps it was a language issue? (Just to give him the benefit of the doubt.) I still like his his music--one often has to examine the musical and human traits of a musician and decide what is most important!
Back to the primary topic of this thread, this is a wonderful new release:
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An old one but one that I often return to....
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Giuliani wrote very well for the guitar. I have the following two sets which are most enjoyable....
This first one uses modern instruments....
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The second one uses period instruments....
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The music is the same obviously and it is charming and very engaging. The main sonic difference between this set and the Philips one is the sound and texture of the guitar. The orchestral tuttis are on a similar level sonically and dynamically.
Quote from: aligreto on March 21, 2017, 01:16:09 PM
The music is the same obviously and it is charming and very engaging. The main sonic difference between this set and the Philips one is the sound and texture of the guitar. The orchestral tuttis are on a similar level sonically and dynamically.
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the Romero/Marriner version uses a very different version of the first concerto which I would argue is kiiiinda obvious due to cuts to the score and no wind instruments in the orchestra.........?
Oh btw these friends of mine are gonna play as a duo at GFA 2018 8)
https://www.youtube.com/v/gTWstbrJxVU
I saw them play at the Melbourne Recital Centre last night. Programme featured this suite as well as some other works for guitar duo by Assad, Brouwer and Pujol.
Quote from: jessop on March 21, 2017, 07:22:10 PM
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm the Romero/Marriner version uses a very different version of the first concerto which I would argue is kiiiinda obvious due to cuts to the score and no wind instruments in the orchestra.........?
You are of course correct jessop and what I should have said was that the works in both sets are duplicated. Apologies if I upset your guitarist sensibilities :)
Quote from: aligreto on March 22, 2017, 08:57:45 AM
You are of course correct jessop and what I should have said was that the works in both sets are duplicated. Apologies if I upset your guitarist sensibilities :)
Ah of course! Sorry for misunderstanding!
This guy is a fantastic player and transcriber.
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This CD features my personal favourite recording of Brouwer's (first?) sonata
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And you can see her play the third movement here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFmZN1s5sF8
Toccata&Fugue........have you heard this?
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Quote from: jessop on March 22, 2017, 01:54:53 PM
Toccata&Fugue........have you heard this?
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I've heard excerpts. If memory serves, he played them on a smaller, old instrument. I prefer them on a modern guitar.
Quote from: jessop on March 22, 2017, 01:46:48 PM
This CD features my personal favourite recording of Brouwer's (first?) sonata
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And you can see her play the third movement here https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JFmZN1s5sF8
I was wondering about the cd. Thanks for the info.
Quote from: Forever Electoral College on March 22, 2017, 05:33:54 PM
I was wondering about the cd. Thanks for the info.
Personally I really enjoy her clarity and tone. It'd a short disc though!
Wonderful playing and sound.
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Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on March 23, 2017, 06:35:28 PM
Jessop, you're familiar with Takemitsu's guitar works right? ;)
Indeed I am! I like them very much but he really seems to avoid open strings so much that I avoid playing any! I'm one of those guitarists who likes open strings and lots of it I guess :P
I think it's time for a thread merge (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1754.0.html)..
Quote from: North Star on March 24, 2017, 03:38:26 AM
I think it's time for a thread merge (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,1754.0.html)..
Thank you for your concern. Certainly I will follow a moderator's decision.
The other guitar forum has been dead for about 6 years!
In the meantime, I've been enjoying this recording. I'm working on Carlo Domeniconi's massively challenging Chaconne. He basically took Bach's Chaconne and replaced all of the notes but kept the note values and rhythms (for the most part). Parts are much harder to play than transcriptions of Bach's piece, but it's also far more guitaristic, and dare I say it, more harmonically and contrapuntally interesting?
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And a an audio-only video:
https://www.youtube.com/v/L0R7laZ0UCY
And another performance. I prefer Kavanagh's
https://www.youtube.com/v/fyRsRSj5s7k
^^^^^ I'll check that out when I can. I don't know the piece but I'm very intrigued!
Extraordinary playing--very well recorded.
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Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 27, 2017, 01:50:22 PM
Extraordinary playing--very well recorded.
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I have it, and I like it a lot. Also, Kavanagh's video sounds great.
I love these disks. Fine arrangements and solid performance.
While not all are listener-friendly, this recording has some very interesting pieces on it:
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Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on April 01, 2017, 09:28:09 AM
While not all are listener-friendly, this recording has some very interesting pieces on it:
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I checked it on Spotify, and love its nocturnal aestheticism. His Tiento Francais is great as well. Thanks a lot for the info.
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on April 01, 2017, 09:28:09 AM
While not all are listener-friendly, this recording has some very interesting pieces on it:
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Which ones aren't listener friendly? What should I do to prepare to hear them? There was one piece i heard recently I really needed some emotional preparation before hearing..... :laugh:
What advice do you have?
Quote from: jessop on April 04, 2017, 08:45:51 PM
What should I do to prepare to hear them? There was one piece i heard recently I really needed some emotional preparation before hearing..... :laugh:
What advice do you have?
Please mix matcha tea, apple vinegar, and Coca Cola, and swallow it.
Of course.
Quote from: jessop on April 04, 2017, 08:45:51 PM
Which ones aren't listener friendly? What should I do to prepare to hear them? There was one piece i heard recently I really needed some emotional preparation before hearing..... :laugh:
What advice do you have?
Depending on your taste, none might be listenable! I can't quantify such an abstract quality, but several use extended percussive techniques, deliberate string squeaks, etc. The opening work is probably the most conventional.
I was saddened to hear that Lendle passed away last year. He was quite a virtuoso as well as a great composer. This CD contains some hari-raising displays of technique!
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Very few of these pieces have been attempted on the guitar before this ground-breaking release in 1993. Very good playing and sound.
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Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on April 12, 2017, 09:44:47 AM
Depending on your taste, none might be listenable! I can't quantify such an abstract quality, but several use extended percussive techniques, deliberate string squeaks, etc. The opening work is probably the most conventional.
Ah okay, if it's abstract then normally the lack of any extra-musical aspect to the pieces I have no problem with. Only when I hear pieces which are certainly not abstract in their depiction of rather gruesome things (such as torture, like in 'Red Bird' by Trevor Wishart—which is a masterwork btw) then I need a little bit of preparation before I hear it. 8)
Quote from: jessop on April 12, 2017, 01:58:43 PM
Ah okay, if it's abstract then normally the lack of any extra-musical aspect to the pieces I have no problem with. Only when I hear pieces which are certainly not abstract in their depiction of rather gruesome things (such as torture, like in 'Red Bird' by Trevor Wishart—which is a masterwork btw) then I need a little bit of preparation before I hear it. 8)
No, I'd say these are more abstract pieces than programmatic despite a few intriguing titles!
My favorite for the Bach Lute is Nigel North.
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on April 12, 2017, 03:58:50 PM
No, I'd say these are more abstract pieces than programmatic despite a few intriguing titles!
Oh good, then it's much easier to get into :) I'll check it out soon!
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on April 12, 2017, 01:18:27 PM
Very few of these pieces have been attempted on the guitar before this ground-breaking release in 1993. Very good playing and sound.
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Looks very interesting. I will check it out.
I love this album!
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I love a number of pieces for solo guitar, but when paired with an instrument producing a sustained sound like the violin, cello, flute or clarinet, it can be absolutely fantastic. Tonight, I am having fun listening to this duo Izhar Elias (guitar), Levan Tskhadadze (clarinet)
The CD is produced by the soundliaison.com studio, a dutch outfit specializing into hires sound
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on March 22, 2017, 01:56:40 PM
I've heard excerpts. If memory serves, he played them on a smaller, old instrument. I prefer them on a modern guitar.
Do you prefer the lute works on guitar as well?
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I'm trying to get into these...after my recent allergy to romantic music BUT I'm making an exception for guitar and Carter is a genius. There's an added feature here: Carter playing on his finger tips instead of nails (which is some issue I don't really understand but seems worth noting).
Quote from: GioCar on April 24, 2017, 10:21:15 PM
I love this album!
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This was on while my son was being born last Tuesday. The doctor said, "this is good music." It's my wife's favorite.
Quote from: milk on March 20, 2018, 03:07:48 PM
This was on while my son was being born last Tuesday. The doctor said, "this is good music." It's my wife's favorite.
Congratulations to you and your wife! It is wonderful music indeed and I hope your son grows up to enjoy it just as much. ;D
Melancholic beauty.
Quote from: jessop on March 20, 2018, 03:55:14 PM
Congratulations to you and your wife! It is wonderful music indeed and I hope your son grows up to enjoy it just as much. ;D
Thanks!
Quote from: milk on March 20, 2018, 03:07:48 PM
This was on while my son was being born last Tuesday. The doctor said, "this is good music." It's my wife's favorite.
Your son couldn't have been born under better music. A good omen indeed. Congratulations!
Quote from: GioCar on March 21, 2018, 12:12:57 AM
Your son couldn't have been born under better music. A good omen indeed. Congratulations!
thank you!!!!! still tired from the constant waking up that's been going on n my house on our first day home together. :)
Quote from: milk on March 20, 2018, 03:06:19 PM
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I'm trying to get into these...after my recent allergy to romantic music BUT I'm making an exception for guitar and Carter is a genius. There's an added feature here: Carter playing on his finger tips instead of nails (which is some issue I don't really understand but seems worth noting).
The difference will be in the tone and dynamics produced.
One cannot go far wrong with Sor.
Congratulations to you both on the birth of your son.
:)
Quote from: aligreto on March 27, 2018, 08:30:19 AM
The difference will be in the tone and dynamics produced.
One cannot go far wrong with Sor.
Congratulations to you both on the birth of your son.
:)
Thanks! I love the late Sor especially.
Cross post from the Listening Thread because I felt its presence should be here
Villa-Lobos: Douze Etudes pour Guitare [Santos]
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Very engaging, appealing and interesting music that is well played here.
Quote from: aligreto on August 19, 2018, 03:00:19 PM
Cross post from the Listening Thread because I felt its presence should be here
Villa-Lobos: Douze Etudes pour Guitare [Santos]
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Very engaging, appealing and interesting music that is well played here.
It is on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/Tifc7OPKds0
https://youtu.be/tGcqQN8P77E
Quote from: Forever Electoral College on August 22, 2018, 06:01:10 AM
It is on Youtube.
https://youtu.be/Tifc7OPKds0
https://youtu.be/tGcqQN8P77E
Well done; thank you 8)
Cross post from The Listening Thread
The Great Etudes for Guitar [played by Oscar Caceres]
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All of the big guitar composer names are represented here. The music is very engaging and is well played with a good range of tones from the instrument in a good recording. There is nothing boring or academic about this album.
Quote from: milk on March 20, 2018, 03:06:19 PM
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I'm trying to get into these...after my recent allergy to romantic music BUT I'm making an exception for guitar and Carter is a genius. There's an added feature here: Carter playing on his finger tips instead of nails (which is some issue I don't really understand but seems worth noting).
If he is playing on a period instrument, fingertips was the standard technique, as it was with the lute and vihuela - nails came in with modern guitars. Even Francisco Tarrega played with fingertips
S African Derek Gripper has spent most of his career arranging Kora music from Mali by Toumani Diabaté and others
https://www.youtube.com/v/55QnOlXckOk
Cross post from the Listening Thread
La Guitare est Mon Maitre
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Layoga is a fine instrumentalist and plays music by JS Bach, Handel, Weiss, Scarlatti and Vanhal very well in a very good recording. This is a very engaging and enjoyable listen.
This is one of my favorite recordings. His playing and musicality are staggering--great sound, too. (I often use it to demo gear or to show the realism of my system.)
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Cross post from the Listening Thread
Christopher Parkening: In The Spanish Style
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Very commendable performances of these works in a good, natural sounding recording.
Anyone familiar with Stephen Marchionda? I am eyeing these:
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Cross post from the Listening Thread:
Villa-Lobos: Pieces Pour Guitare [Almerida]
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Etudes 1, 7 & 8
Preludes 1, 3 & 5
Choro Typico
Schottisch-Choro [from Suite Populaire Bresilienne
These are quite fine, refined and very enjoyable performances which are relaxed, lyrical and with nothing forced.
Nice thread.
Jose Antonio Escobar is a guitarist who concentrates on South American composers, i.e. from Argentina, Chile and Columbia. He's recorded a number of CDs for Naxos and all appear to be excellent. Here's some bio information from his website:
QuoteJosé Antonio Escobar (b. 1973), was born in Santiago de Chile, where he graduated with Top Honors after studying at the Conservatory of Music-University of Chile. Immediately after graduating, he continued to perfect his studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Augsburg, Germany with Prof. Franz Halasz. Under the influence of his first master, the lutenist Ernesto Quezada, he became deeply interested in original ancient instruments from the guitar family. This motivated him to round out his studies by attending Early Music courses and master classes with renowned specialists such as Hopkinson Smith, Eduardo Egüez, and Juan Carlos Rivera.
While he is greatly interested in ancient music, he has always felt at home when performing contemporary music. This has led him to commission, premiere and record works by renowned composers such as Angelo Gilardino, Clarice Assad, Javier Farías, Christian Vásquez and Javier Contreras. He has also devoted some time to studying and interpreting music with popular and folk influences from Latin America. In this regard, he has worked in various projects both as a soloist and as part of the guitar duo 'Dúo Sudamericano', along with Javier Contreras, the outstanding Chilean composer and guitarist.
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Cross post from the Listening Thread
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This album focuses exclusively on the guitar music from Catalonia. Yepes plays his 10 string guitar very ably as always and gives a very good account of this music as one would expect. I like the recorded sound of the instrument; it is atmospheric and lends to the tone of the music.
Cross post from the Listening Thread as I feel that it is a unique and interesting contribution
John Feeley:
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I have chosen to listen to Feeley's arrangements of the blind Irish harper Ó Carolan [1670-1738] form the album
Sí beag, Sí mór
Blind Mary
Mrs. Bermingham's Air and Jig
Sir Festus Burke
Bridget Cruise
George Brabazon
Feeley has a very easy, fluid and lyrical style of playing which is well suited to this music.
Cross Post from the Classical Music Listening Thread
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez [Behrend/Peters]
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The opening movement is taken at breakneck speed. The tempo of the prayer like second movement is much more conventional and is wonderfully expressive. The final movement is also conventional in its choice of tempo and it is a lively and spirited affair.
Additional comment: The opening movement is taken at the fastest tempo that I have heard.
Torroba [Pomponio/Zárate]
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Side 1: Trois Nocturnes pour 2 Guitares & Orchestre
Side 2: 7 Pieces pour Duo de Guitares
This is an interesting album with very good playing on it. It is worth seeking out, either physical or streaming.
Quote from: aligreto on September 16, 2020, 05:35:57 AM
Torroba [Pomponio/Zárate]
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Side 1: Trois Nocturnes pour 2 Guitares & Orchestre
Side 2: 7 Pieces pour Duo de Guitares
This is an interesting album with very good playing on it. It is worth seeking out, either physical or streaming.
Good compositions! I was listening to his Concerto of Flamenco and others last week.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 17, 2020, 09:52:34 AM
Good compositions! I was listening to his Concerto of Flamenco and others last week.
Interesting and thank you for posting.
My favorite discs. One popular and the other lesser-known.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 19, 2020, 12:51:15 PM
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So that CD is worth tracking down? I do not know the guitarist.
Quote from: aligreto on September 20, 2020, 02:04:21 AM
So that CD is worth tracking down? I do not know the guitarist.
Fyi.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_myqLL_G77t5oF7uvuIly0K9bZDI14vkG8
I was surprised to hear the cool and stylish music from the album with such an un-cool title.
The vol. 3 is better than the vol. 1 or 2.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_krL6L91PNuCUbbD94Q84ncvTAWeyU5A00
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 20, 2020, 07:43:05 AM
Fyi.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_myqLL_G77t5oF7uvuIly0K9bZDI14vkG8
Wonderful. Thank you very much 8)
Choros Do Brasil [played by Turibio Santos]
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Music by Pernambuco, Barrios, Reis, de Medeiros, Garoto & Teixeira.
This is all wonderful music that is terrifically played with verve and panache but also always with great integrity.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 20, 2020, 07:43:05 AM
Fyi.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_myqLL_G77t5oF7uvuIly0K9bZDI14vkG8
Thank you once again for the link. I now have listened and I enjoyed her playing.
Quote from: aligreto on October 02, 2020, 12:42:15 AM
Choros Do Brasil [played by Turibio Santos]
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Music by Pernambuco, Barrios, Reis, de Medeiros, Garoto & Teixeira.
This is all wonderful music that is terrifically played with verve and panache but also always with great integrity.
Turibio Santos is a fine guitarist. Some of his albums are on YT.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kuUqr5GeBEJz-VyLwSCmLg4DFgrsXKvjU
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mOccAWjlUWDr3xzpe9MOIIua_U14oVmo4
https://youtu.be/x4pGCWbPdEI
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 03, 2020, 05:05:46 PM
Turibio Santos is a fine guitarist. Some of his albums are on YT.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kuUqr5GeBEJz-VyLwSCmLg4DFgrsXKvjU
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mOccAWjlUWDr3xzpe9MOIIua_U14oVmo4
https://youtu.be/x4pGCWbPdEI
Thanks for the links.
The Intimate Guitar 2 [Segovia]
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BUMP..
Quote from: Brian on November 17, 2020, 02:52:27 PM
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Nobody has mentioned this recent release, probably a third string in the "Guitar Big Box" sweepstakes behind the Julian Bream and John Williams megaboxes. I just bought it, though. It revives the long out-of-print 60s-70s Erato series dedicated to guitar music, including a lot of (then-)contemporary works, played by a bunch of prizewinners from that era, many of whom are no longer especially famous. But when I saw that they hired Leo Brouwer to do three LPs, all included in the box - Brouwer Plays Brouwer, a disc of music by his fellow Cubans, and his transcriptions of Scarlatti - I more or less immediately hit purchase. Brouwer is one of our great living musical minds, in my eccentric opinion.
There is a bonus disc including obligatory Rodrigo concertos for no particular reason; it wasn't part of the original series. 25 CDs for $50, if any guitar or Brouwer megafans are out there. My copy should arrive in 2ish weeks, along with the new Szell/Warner and Hurwitz's recommendation of the Theodore Kuchar Brilliant box.
Has anyone here already mentioned this album? I found it to be quite enjoyable:
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It was recommended to me for the Brouwer concerto in particular.
PD
And only a few days ago my eye was caught by this 12CD set with guitar music from the Spanish Renaissance and Baroque:
[asin]B07Y9D3XXD[/asin]
http://www.glossamusic.com/glossa/reference.aspx?id=501
Q
Quote from: Que on November 18, 2020, 11:51:07 AM
And only a few days ago my eye was caught by this 12CD set with guitar music from the Spanish Renaissance and Baroque:
[asin]B07Y9D3XXD[/asin]
http://www.glossamusic.com/glossa/reference.aspx?id=501
Q
I don't know that musician Que. Have you heard any other recordings by him?
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 18, 2020, 05:35:03 AM
Has anyone here already mentioned this album? I found it to be quite enjoyable:
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It was recommended to me for the Brouwer concerto in particular.
PD
Yes, Elegiaco is a great composition. I have these two recordings in different discs. Brouwer's other concertos are excellent as well.
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 18, 2020, 11:59:06 AM
I don't know that musician Que. Have you heard any other recordings by him?
PD
Oh yes,
José Miguel Moreno is kind of THE man in Spanish Renaissance and Baroque repertoire! :)
He also plays the vihuela, lute and theorbo.
I have several of the recordings included in the box, but fortunately not enough to dissuade me from buying this boxset.
It contains quite a few that are OOP and includes the pdf of all liner notes.
I would recommend trying some of his recordings. :)
Q
Quote from: Que on November 19, 2020, 09:03:56 AM
Oh yes, José Miguel Moreno is kind of THE man in Spanish Renaissance and Baroque repertoire! :)
He also plays the vihuela, lute and theorbo.
I have several of the recordings included in the box, but fortunately not enough to dissuade me from buying this boxset.
It contains quite a few that are OOP and includes the pdf of all liner notes.
I would recommend trying some of his recordings. :)
Q
Thank you for the info Que! I'll see if I might be able to find something on youtube by way of introduction. :)
Quote from: Que on November 19, 2020, 09:03:56 AM
Oh yes, José Miguel Moreno is kind of THE man in Spanish Renaissance and Baroque repertoire! :)
He also plays the vihuela, lute and theorbo.
I have several of the recordings included in the box, but fortunately not enough to dissuade me from buying this boxset.
It contains quite a few that are OOP and includes the pdf of all liner notes.
I would recommend trying some of his recordings. :)
Q
I like the vihuela recordings I have by Moreno.
This may be a rewarding label to explore
https://www.edition-gerung.de/gerung-arts-music/
I got to know about it from the disc of music by Oehring
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Will check out Moreno's recordings...thanks!
PD
I've been trying to get into romantic guitar stuff. These three recordings stand out for me. I'm new to the composers and to Espi. I'm a fan of Carter and Cherici for their baroque guitar and vihuela recordings.
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I've been searching out these period romantic guitar recordings lately. Lots of it I don't like. But there are some things that speak to me. I guess I like delicacy and vulnerability in the music and I like the technique and sound of these period instruments.
This is another recording that touches me. It purports to trace the influence of Sor on South American musicians. The guitarist, Schebor, plays according to the technique Sor employed and taught:
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Great compositions and nuanced performances.
Concertos Pour Deux Guitares [Presti/Lagoya]
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The two Vivaldi Concertos on this LP are taken at breakneck speed. They would put any ardent modern HIP ensemble to shame! There is still very fine guitar playing throughout.
Quote from: aligreto on February 28, 2021, 05:56:47 AM
Concertos Pour Deux Guitares [Presti/Lagoya]
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The two Vivaldi Concertos on this LP are taken at breakneck speed. They would put any ardent modern HIP ensemble to shame! There is still very fine guitar playing throughout.
And not to forget Kurt Redel, who was an outstanding musician.
Welcome back, aligreto, nice to see you here again. :)
Quote from: (: premont :) on March 01, 2021, 05:54:20 AM
Welcome back, aligreto, nice to see you here again. :)
Thank you. Like an old short wave radio station I will be fading in and out ;D
Wonderful arrangement and incredible performance.
Free download on Qobuz till April 22
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:-*
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Some interesting music.
Quote from: milk on April 04, 2021, 06:44:57 AM
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Some interesting music.
Sounds very good!
Quote from: GioCar on March 29, 2021, 06:57:15 AM
Free download on Qobuz till April 22
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:-*
Got the free download. Would it be churlish to say I don't like the sound of the instrument. >:(
Joao Carlos Victor, Laureate Series. Enjoying this disc. Wonderful compositions and great techniques and dexterity. Amazing music.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on June 24, 2021, 05:31:16 PM
Joao Carlos Victor, Laureate Series. Enjoying this disc. Wonderful compositions and great techniques and dexterity. Amazing music.
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I cannot comment on Rios Filho as I do not know that composer's music but otherwise one has some guaranteed listening pleasure on that CD methinks.
Quote from: aligreto on June 25, 2021, 02:08:33 AM
I cannot comment on Rios Filho as I do not know that composer's music but otherwise one has some guaranteed listening pleasure on that CD methinks.
I was thinking that you would like the recording :D.
Guitar transcriptions of JSB violin sonatas, transcribed, arranged and performed by Nicholas Goluses. Awesome arrangement and (very) solid execution. Goluses is a founder and director of the guitar programs at the Eastman School of Music.
Jerome Ducharme, Guitar Recital. Unforgettable music.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on November 12, 2021, 07:04:29 AM
Jerome Ducharme, Guitar Recital. Unforgettable music.
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You were obviously impressed.
Quote from: aligreto on November 12, 2021, 07:46:43 AM
You were obviously impressed.
I bought this disc right after its release. I always loved listening to the album.
My friend Aaron Larget-Caplan (https://www.alcguitar.com/) has just released a Christmas album, A Guitar Holiday (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JRB94J2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I've bought the album and enjoy it. I invite you to consider it.
I could list dozens of recordings, but these will suffice for now!
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Shibe's latest CD [Camino] is excellent.
What do you guitar people make of this?
https://www.youtube.com/v/H1wRaoEvE4Q&t=6s&ab_channel=AndreaDeVitis
Quote from: Mandryka on January 18, 2022, 11:20:37 AM
What do you guitar people make of this?
https://www.youtube.com/v/H1wRaoEvE4Q&t=6s&ab_channel=AndreaDeVitis
It could be an effective introductory part followed by a substantial music, but this work per se doesn't say anything musically. Actually it sounds like beginning parts of some of Brewer's works.
Nice recordings by Victor Villadangos. Tango Argentino, and Guitar Music of Argentina Vol. 1.
I can't believe these were played by only one guitar.
Some interesting and very well played works by lesser known Mexican composers. Well, I had heard of Julio Cesar Oliva before, and I'm working on his "Sonata De La Muerte" from this recording--it's very demanding. A Qobuz streamed recording.
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Quote from: Mandryka on January 18, 2022, 11:20:37 AM
What do you guitar people make of this?
https://www.youtube.com/v/H1wRaoEvE4Q&t=6s&ab_channel=AndreaDeVitis
Not much! I heard Pablo Marquez open a recital with it several years ago--he then went on to play a set of Luys de Narváez works--talk about a wild juxtaposition! It strikes me a more of a sound piece than a piece of music. Some interesting effects, but a little of those goes a long way with me.
Which reminds me to recommend this wonderful recording:
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This is a stunning recording by an amazing duo. I heard them play the "Moonlight" Sonata a few years ago in concert--it was a staggering feat of virtuosity. They also play Sonata Op.8 and 90. Interestingly, Op.90 was transcribed by a pianist! His name is Ferdinand Rebay (1880-1953) and has written dozens of works the guitar. (His niece and a colleague both played guitar, hence the inspiration.)
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Enjoying Starobin's recording this week.
Portrait of Sardinia, Cristiano Porqueddu.
Very likable album. Sophisticated and a little abstract compositions.
The microphone maybe a little too close to the instrument, but it doesn't annoy me.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 22, 2022, 08:48:05 AM
Portrait of Sardinia, Cristiano Porqueddu.
Very likable album. Sophisticated and a little abstract compositions.
The microphone maybe a little too close to the instrument, but it doesn't annoy me.
(https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5969.0;attach=84795;image)
It is on YT and I am listening to it now.
Thank you for posting it, Manabu. 8)
Family Album, David Starobin. Cool music.
This new release is well played and recorded. It includes Partita No.3, Sonata No.3, and Sonata No.1 played in that order.
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Bream: Rodrigo, Britten & Vivaldi:
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Rodrigo's Concierto De Aranjuez and Vivaldi's Concerto in D for Lute and Strings are standard fare but are obviously played very well and enjoyable here. Bream plays guitar for Rodrigo and a lute for both Britten and Vivaldi on the album. I particularly liked The Courtly Dances from "Gloriana" by Britten; it has a fine atmosphere and presence to it. I found it to be most engaging.
The album cover art is, unfortunately, despicably kitsch!!
Quote from: aligreto on June 24, 2022, 08:18:12 AM
Bream: Rodrigo, Britten & Vivaldi:
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Rodrigo's Concierto De Aranjuez and Vivaldi's Concerto in D for Lute and Strings are standard fare but are obviously played very well and enjoyable here. Bream plays guitar for Rodrigo and a lute for both Britten and Vivaldi on the album. I particularly liked The Courtly Dances from "Gloriana" by Britten; it has a fine atmosphere and presence to it. I found it to be most engaging.
The album cover art is, unfortunately, despicably kitsch!!
Excellent recording by my favorite guitarist!
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on June 24, 2022, 10:09:09 AM
Excellent recording by my favorite guitarist!
I am pleased that you approve of my choice today :)
Carlos Bonell: Guitar Music of Spain
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Bonell was born in London of Spanish parents. He began to learn to play the Spanish guitar from his father at an early age. He ultimately went on to record my favourite version of the Rodrigo Concierto De Aranjuez. However, that is something of an aside and this album demonstrates his inherited cultural appreciation of the love of the music of Spain. The music chosen [Rodrigo, Torroba, Sanz, Sor, Pujol and Tarrega] is always very interesting and engaging. Technically and aesthetically, I perceive the playing here to be impeccable as well as being inherently lyrical and sensitive to the featured music! This is an album that I have always been particularly fond of due to both the quality of interpretation and playing. This is a most engaging listening experience. These are really wonderful performances!
This was among my first Classical music purchases, back in the early '70s:
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I also like Bream's account of Britten's Nocturnal, found on several of his recordings, one live.
While Bream performed Leo Brouwer's El Decameron Negro, AFAIK he never recorded it. However Sharon Isbin has, and it is very good.
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Quote from: aligreto on June 24, 2022, 08:18:12 AM
Bream: Rodrigo, Britten & Vivaldi:
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The album cover art is, unfortunately, despicably kitsch!!
The cover art is so bad, it's almost good!
Quote from: San Antone on June 28, 2022, 02:51:43 AM
This was among my first Classical music purchases, back in the early '70s:
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I also like Bream's account of Britten's Nocturnal, found on several of his recordings, one live.
While Bream performed Leo Brouwer's El Decameron Negro, AFAIK he never recorded it. However Sharon Isbin has, and it is very good.
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Both the albums are excellent. El Decameron Negro by Elena Panpadreou is wonderful as well.
Bach, J.S.: Guitar Transcriptions. Enno Voorhorst.
Likable music and good performance.
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Villa-Lobos: Five Preludes played by John Williams
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This wonderful music is eloquently played with consummate ease and elegance by Williams.
Julian Bream: Sonata. Aesthetic performance.
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The first album of Ana Vidovic was recorded when the Croatian guitar player was 18 years old. I purchased the album right at the time it was released. Great execution and nice deep tone.
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What's the best recording of Mauric Ohana's Si le jour paraît?
Quote from: Mandryka on September 01, 2022, 12:28:18 AM
What's the best recording of Mauric Ohana's Si le jour paraît?
I only know the recording by Graham Anthony Devine, and it is mediocre. How about Stephan Schmidt?
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 01, 2022, 01:26:07 PM
I only know the recording by Graham Anthony Devine, and it is mediocre. How about Stephan Schmidt?
Shame that Yepes didn't record it. I will listen to Schmidt tomorrow.
Quote from: Mandryka on September 01, 2022, 01:52:17 PM
Shame that Yepes didn't record it. I will listen to Schmidt tomorrow.
I'll do so too!
In fact the one which caught my imagination most was Alberto Ponce.
Quote from: Mandryka on September 02, 2022, 01:39:51 PM
In fact the one which caught my imagination most was Alberto Ponce.
The Ponce sounds better than the Schmidt.
Quote from: Mandryka on September 01, 2022, 01:52:17 PM
Shame that Yepes didn't record it. I will listen to Schmidt tomorrow.
British humor? ;D
Choros Do Brasil played by Turbio Santos
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This LP is a collection of guitar music from various Brazilian composers. It is very well played by Santos. There is both wonderful music and great virtuosic playing in evidence on this album. The divine Latin American rhythms are greatly reflected in both the music and the playing here. This is a favoured album in my guitar catalogue.
I thoroughly recommend this (https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection):
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Quote from: Peter Power Pop on September 07, 2022, 04:32:25 PM
I thoroughly recommend this (https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection):
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Oh, neat! I'll have to see what is on it. :)
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 07, 2022, 05:27:59 PM
Oh, neat! I'll have to see what is on it. :)
PD
It's basically their two duo albums repackaged as a 2-CD set.
Discogs has the track listing:
https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection (https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection)
These are the original releases:
(https://i.discogs.com/QUAEiIKoI4h35wcDgodUIxltod9giGKarpgam1-wzAk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:595/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIzMDM5/OTAtMTMzNDE3MjMw/NS5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://www.discogs.com/master/268804-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together)
(https://i.discogs.com/ytC0cpoUM3_YDMDDi3omX4Kax7d2r-mmE-crEFSabOg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:595/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIzMDM5/ODctMTM4MTY2MTc4/My00NDg5LmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://www.discogs.com/master/255445-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-Again)
Quote from: Peter Power Pop on September 07, 2022, 05:31:46 PM
It's basically their two albums repackaged as a 2-CD set.
Discogs has the track listing:
https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection (https://www.discogs.com/release/2027397-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-The-Ultimate-Collection)
Thanks Peter!
PD
Quote from: Peter Power Pop on September 07, 2022, 05:31:46 PM
These are the original releases:
(https://i.discogs.com/QUAEiIKoI4h35wcDgodUIxltod9giGKarpgam1-wzAk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:595/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIzMDM5/OTAtMTMzNDE3MjMw/NS5qcGVn.jpeg) (https://www.discogs.com/master/268804-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together)
I still have the two original LP releases and still give them an occasional spin.
(https://i.discogs.com/ytC0cpoUM3_YDMDDi3omX4Kax7d2r-mmE-crEFSabOg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:595/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIzMDM5/ODctMTM4MTY2MTc4/My00NDg5LmpwZWc.jpeg) (https://www.discogs.com/master/255445-Julian-Bream-John-Williams-Together-Again)
Four works by Tárrega performed by Segovia:
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Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Étude in A maj.
Danza Mora
Menuet
Recuerdos de la Alhambra was recorded in 1927!
Quote from: aligreto on September 22, 2022, 02:02:24 PM
Four works by Tárrega performed by Segovia:
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Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Étude in A maj.
Danza Mora
Menuet
Recuerdos de la Alhambra was recorded in 1927!
Do you own the box? Looks cool and very interesting!
Currently enjoying this recording. Very likable.
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Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 22, 2022, 05:59:25 PM
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Do you own the box? Looks cool and very interesting!
Yes I do, Manabu. Here is a copy of the contents. If you click on it to expand it you may be able read the contents:
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Quote from: aligreto on September 23, 2022, 01:36:47 AM
Yes I do, Manabu. Here is a copy of the contents. If you click on it to expand it you may be able read the contents:
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The box looks great and very good selection. It seems to me somehow his performances sound greater and more atmospheric in mono recordings.
Bokyung Byun. Unbelievable technique and rich tone. Diverse selection of music.
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Guitar Recital: Dimitri Illarionov.
Enjoying the colorful and lively music. Great execution as well.
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Ponce: Suite in A [Segovia]
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Quote from: aligreto on September 25, 2022, 06:19:59 AM
Ponce: Suite in A [Segovia]
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Nice! Have a great week Fegus!
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on September 25, 2022, 02:04:30 PM
Nice! Have a great week Fegus!
You too, Manabu,
Watch out for and be careful in those storms heading your way my friend ;)
Julian Bream Live Vol. 3.
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Berkeley: Guitar Concerto [Bream/Gardiner]
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This is, I find, a very fine Guitar Concerto. The concerto is essentially discursive in tone; it is sometimes ruminative and sometimes argumentative. Either way, it is always worth listening to it. The slow movement is noticeably lean in its notation but this simplicity is rather compelling, I find. The orchestral accompaniment is always appropriate throughout.
Fingers are flying. Great technique for octaves, pedal-note, arpeggios, etc. Amazing performance.
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Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 10, 2022, 01:47:04 PM
Fingers are flying. Great technique for octaves, pedal-note, arpeggios, etc. Amazing performance.
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I have the Pepe Romero set of Giuliani's Guitar Concertos.
That looks like an interesting CD, Manabu. I will look out for it.
Julian Bream: Walton Bagatelles, Bach Trio Sonatas, etc..
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Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 12, 2022, 09:24:57 AM
Julian Bream: Walton Bagatelles, Bach Trio Sonatas, etc..
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Bream was such a talent.
Giuliani: Guitar Concerto No. 3 [Pugliese/Ensemble Ottocento]
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I recently enjoyed listening to Pepe Romero's presentation of Giuliani's Guitar Concerto No. 1.
This time I gave Paolo Pugliese's presentation of Giuliani's Guitar Concerto No. 3 another listen.
This is another fine Guitar Concerto. The big and obvious difference between Romero's presentation and that of Pugliese's is the use of period instruments throughout. In truth there is not a significant difference in the overall sound between the two orchestras, particularly in the tuttis. The big difference is the sound between the two guitars used. Pugliese's instrument is from around c. 1880. It has a light, delicate, mellow sound and texture. The best way that I can describe it is that it sounds somewhere between a lute and a harp. I like the mellow guitar sound a lot and I also like this very engaging set.
^ Very interesting. I will check it out!
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on October 15, 2022, 01:26:01 PM
^ Very interesting. I will check it out!
It is the same, but different, as we say here in Ireland ;D
Schumann played on an 8 string guitar held like a cello
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0rX5tTiXrH4
^ As always Galbraith's execution is solid and natural. I didn't know that he held guitars perpendicularly, but it may enhance the coverage of such a wide neck with 8 strings.
If you lay the guitar down like a Hawaiian steel guitar and place the left-hand fingers from above, it will optimize the area of coverage on the neck and possibly will facilitate the finger movement as well.
Purists will probably object to the numerous added notes and even musical lines (He goes way beyond Segovia!), but there's no doubt he's a brilliant player. The woman on the cover is a "prop"--this is a solo guitar recording.
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Marko Topchii from Ukraine is one of my favorite guitarists. All three works are very difficult, but Rodrigo's "Toccata" is insanely demanding. He wrote it 1933 but it lay neglected until its publication in 2006. If you want to skip ahead, it starts at 20:40.
Quote from: Bachtoven on November 23, 2022, 08:26:09 AMPurists will probably object to the numerous added notes and even musical lines (He goes way beyond Segovia!), but there's no doubt he's a brilliant player. The woman on the cover is a "prop"--this is a solo guitar recording.
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Looks interesting. I'll check the recording!
Quote from: Bachtoven on November 23, 2022, 09:24:53 AMMarko Topchii from Ukraine is one of my favorite guitarists. All three works are very difficult, but Rodrigo's "Toccata" is insanely demanding. He wrote it 1933 but it lay neglected until its publication in 2006. If you want to skip ahead, it starts at 20:40.
Very good performance and nice tone. Is the body spruce top? Thank you for the post.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on November 23, 2022, 02:20:45 PMVery good performance and nice tone. Is the body spruce top? Thank you for the post.
No, it's cedar and made by Julian Dammann.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on November 23, 2022, 10:13:14 AMLooks interesting. I'll check the recording!
If you subscribe to any streaming platforms, it should be available. I know that Qobuz has it. I might order the CD from him. If you are feeling especially ambitious, he has published his transcriptions--Amazon has the score. :)
Quote from: Bachtoven on November 23, 2022, 02:54:02 PMIf you subscribe to any streaming platforms, it should be available. I know that Qobuz has it. I might order the CD from him. If you are feeling especially ambitious, he has published his transcriptions--Amazon has the score. :)
His attack is a little too strong for my personal taste as of now. I will check his next recording.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on November 23, 2022, 02:58:30 PMHis attack is a little too strong for my personal taste as of now. I will check his next recording.
Interesting. Then I guess you must really dislike Eliot Fisk!! ;)
I like this fellow quite a bit, too. He has a CD on Naxos that is also available on streaming platforms. I'm considering ordering arrangement of this wonderful Schubert lieder. (It's not on the recording.)
Quote from: Bachtoven on November 23, 2022, 05:39:42 PMI like this fellow quite a bit, too. He has a CD on Naxos that is also available on streaming platforms. I'm considering ordering arrangement of this wonderful Schubert lieder. (It's not on the recording.)
Sounds very good!
Quote from: Bachtoven on November 23, 2022, 05:34:41 PMInteresting. Then I guess you must really dislike Eliot Fisk!! ;)
I like Fisk's arrangements, but not a big fan of his playing. But his dexterity is amazing! Please don't take my opinion seriously. It's just a personal, and capricious, preference. I may change my mind tomorrow. I'm not a serious music listener.
Leo Brouwer: La Ciudad De Las Columnas / Nuevos Estudios Sencillos. Graham Anthony Devine.
Not a fan of Devine, but nice recording.
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Charmes de la guitare; Alberto Ponce. Fun recording. Nice primitiveness.
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Quote from: Mandryka on September 01, 2022, 12:28:18 AMWhat's the best recording of Mauric Ohana's Si le jour paraît?
I don't know if it's
the best, but this new recording of his guitar works is very good.
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It's a pity that Bream did not record both of Henze's "The Royal Winter Music" sonatas (At the time he deemed the second one "unplayable"), but at least he gave us the first one. I saw him give the US premiere and had him autograph the score!
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Likable album.
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Simon Wynberg – A Bach Recital. Amazing dexterity and good sense of time.
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Carlo Domeniconi - Sindbad. Guitar and composition: Carlo Domeniconi.
Ambitious and exquisite composition. Impeccable execution.
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Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 06, 2023, 01:22:50 PMCarlo Domeniconi - Sindbad. Guitar and composition: Carlo Domeniconi.
Ambitious and exquisite composition. Impeccable execution.
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Hadn't heard of him before now. Did a bit of googling on youtube and found an upload of it. Currently listening to and enjoying the first part ("Baghdad"). :)
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 10, 2023, 09:49:02 AMHadn't heard of him before now. Did a bit of googling on youtube and found an upload of it. Currently listening to and enjoying the first part ("Baghdad"). :)
PD
I wish the cover art were more aesthetic. It doesn't do justice for the music.
Just listened to this:
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There is a joyous, charming selection of five Contradanzas from the 51 by Manuel Saumell. I wish someone would record the whole batch in a complete edition. It might be too much to listen to 51 of these super tuneful works in a row, but I want to find out!
(Also, Brouwer is one of the great living genius musicians so his recordings are essential as either composer or pianist - or in this case, both!)
Turina: Music for Guitar [Costanzo]
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Sevillana Op. 29
Fandanguillo Op. 36
Ráfaga Op. 53
Sonata Op. 61
Homenaje a Tárrega Op. 69
In light of my "de Falla" guitar transcriptions discoveries, I might now be perusing this thread. ;D
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 07, 2023, 12:21:12 PMIn light of my "de Falla" guitar transcriptions discoveries, I might now be perusing this thread. ;D
You will be mot welcome here. Post copiously and frequently :)
Listened to this one yesterday for the first time in years. A gorgeous antidote to Scott Ross ;D
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Quote from: Papy Oli on March 07, 2023, 12:30:44 PMListened to this one yesterday for the first time in years. A gorgeous antidote to Scott Ross ;D
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Oh? No love for Scott Ross on the harpsichord? :(
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 07, 2023, 12:38:51 PMOh? No love for Scott Ross on the harpsichord? :(
Oh no, I love Scott Ross, Ray. I just wasn't in the mood for his style yesterday. I enjoyed Tipo's and the above instead ;)
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 07, 2023, 12:30:44 PMListened to this one yesterday for the first time in years. A gorgeous antidote to Scott Ross ;D
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I was convinced that I had that CD in my collection but it appears not to be so.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on February 06, 2023, 01:22:50 PMCarlo Domeniconi - Sindbad. Guitar and composition: Carlo Domeniconi.
Ambitious and exquisite composition. Impeccable execution.
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This new recording of it comes out March 24th. Based on his other Domeniconi release, this should be an automatic purchase! (Although the "World Premiere" statement is obviously not accurate.)
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Quote from: aligreto on March 07, 2023, 01:13:25 PMI was convinced that I had that CD in my collection but it appears not to be so.
If the CD is hard to find/pricey, it's available on Qobuz and presumably other streaming platforms. I love it!
Los Romeros
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Telemann: Concerto in D maj. [originally for 4 violins]
Loeillet: Cibel
D. Scarlatti: Sonata in E maj.
J. Clarke: Ayre
J. Barrett: The St. Catherine [Rigaudon]
D. Scarlatti: Sonata in D maj. [transcription from C maj.]
JS Bach: Allegro from Brandenburg concerto No. 3
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 07, 2023, 02:49:27 PMIf the CD is hard to find/pricey, it's available on Qobuz and presumably other streaming platforms. I love it!
Cheers and thank you.
Sadly, Gilardino died a little over a year ago. He wrote well over 100 high quality works for solo guitar, guitar ensembles, chamber music, and concertos. His music is freely tonal and often makes huge demands on the players. Some of the works on this recording have a manic intensity. I streamed it on Qobuz.
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Well...I did my first perusal of this classical guitar thread. :-\
@Dry Brett Kavanaugh @aligreto (https://cdn.vectorstock.com/i/1000x1000/96/30/cartoon-man-walking-with-a-lots-of-shop-bags-vector-15089630.webp)
This is really good. This guy is the real deal - poetic, graceful touch and many of his own transcriptions. Much of the repertoire is romantic rather than overtly virtuoso. I say that, but the next track is the Rachmaninov so I could be wrong!
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Quote from: Brian on March 08, 2023, 11:33:24 AMThis is really good. This guy is the real deal - poetic, graceful touch and many of his own transcriptions. Much of the repertoire is romantic rather than overtly virtuoso. I say that, but the next track is the Rachmaninov so I could be wrong!
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Every piece isn't wildly virtuoso in a show-off manner, but believe me, every piece is plenty hard to play! He has an all-baroque recording coming out on DG at the end of March. Should be a winner. By the way, I met him after a concert a few years ago--he's just as nice as he is talented.
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Finishing off this fine album today:
Los Romeros:
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Anon.: Callino Casturame
Robinson: A Plain Song
Anon.: Le Rossignol
Anon.: Watkins Ale
Dowland: Fortune, my Foe
Dowland: My Lord Willoughby is Welcome Home
Anon.: The King's Morisco
Loeillet: Minuet
All four Romeros do not play together on every work. Various combinations are offered depending on the work, but never less than two of them play together. You get what you expect from these guys i.e. top class playing. The sound quality is also very good and this is particularly evident when all four play together.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 08, 2023, 11:21:19 AMWell...I did my first perusal of this classical guitar thread. :-\
@Dry Brett Kavanaugh
@aligreto
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I hope that you found something to interest you.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 08, 2023, 07:56:47 AMSadly, Gilardino died a little over a year ago. He wrote well over 100 high quality works for solo guitar, guitar ensembles, chamber music, and concertos. His music is freely tonal and often makes huge demands on the players. Some of the works on this recording have a manic intensity. I streamed it on Qobuz.
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That sounds interesting. I will have to check him out.
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 05:15:25 AMI hope that you found something to interest you.
No purchases yet. Just wishlisted some things. I'll have some inquiries incoming to the experts here, as I practically have zero knowledge of classical music for classical guitar.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 05:17:19 AMNo purchases yet. Just wishlisted some things. I'll have some inquiries incoming to the experts here, as I practically have zero knowledge of classical music for classical guitar.
It is not for everyone Ray, to be honest. I would suggest streaming or sampling prior to any purchases. This will obviously help to determine what you like and what you do not like. You may or may not know that many contributors here do play or have played guitar so there can be a bit of "technical appreciation" involved for some even when the music is not particularly lyrical. So best to sample is my advice. ;)
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 05:22:15 AMIt is not for everyone Ray, to be honest. I would suggest streaming or sampling prior to any purchases. This will obviously help to determine what you like and what you do not like. You may or may not know that many contributors here do play or have played guitar so there can be a bit of "technical appreciation" involved for some even when the music is not particularly lyrical. So best to sample is my advice. ;)
Good advice indeed. The reason for the spark of interest is actually through perusing the Manuel de Falla Spanish Soul Warner set, which I have been going through the past three days. I'm rifling through it like knife through butter! :)
Anyhow, of particular WOW factor were some of the transcriptions done for classical guitar. Hence now why I am here exploring. ;D
So, my questions and inquiries will probably begin specifically around Spanish Music for guitar, based on my Falla experience.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 05:25:25 AMGood advice indeed. The reason for the spark of interest is actually through perusing the Manuel de Falla Spanish Soul Warner set, which I have been going through the past three days. I'm rifling through it like knife through butter! :)
Anyhow, of particular WOW factor were some of the transcriptions done for classical guitar. Hence now why I am here exploring. ;D
So, my questions and inquiries will probably begin specifically around Spanish Music for guitar, based on my Falla experience.
No better place to start, Ray. Best of luck with your exploration ;)
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This is the only classical recording of classical guitar music that I have in my collection. I got given to me as a gift even before I got into classical music from a former work colleague.
I also previously had a CD of a young Canadian classical guitarist named Aaron Brock, who died basically right before or after the release of his only recording on Analekta. However, I no longer have this disc. Died in 2006 at age 31. Such a tragedy.
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So, as I mentioned earlier....after going through the fabulous Manuel de Falla, The Spanish Soul box set on Warner and being particularly gobsmacked by the amazing transcriptions for classical guitar...here I am. ;D
By the way - I highly recommend this set (if like me), you were/are new to Falla and would like to explore his music.
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Looking for (a few) recommendations for classical guitar (particularly Spanish music), to start. I do have a few things saved on the "wishlist" which I will sample.
I've played classical guitar for about 45 years, so I know the repertoire and its recordings very well! This huge collection by Manuel Barrueco contains a lot of Spanish music, both original and transcriptions. (By the way, Falla wrote one magical work for the guitar, "Homage a Debussy," which is on this set available on Qobuz and other streaming platforms):
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These are also good and are available to stream:
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(https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/wb/z7/j4kg00apvz7wb_600.jpg) (The entire series, each played by a different guitarist, is very good.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 07:34:11 AMI've played classical guitar for about 45 years, so I know the repertoire and its recordings very well! This huge collection by Manuel Barrueco contains a lot of Spanish music, both original and transcriptions. (By the way, Falla wrote one magical work for the guitar, "Homage a Debussy," which is on this set available on Qobuz and other streaming platforms):
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Thanks for these recommendations!
On the set of the Spanish Soul, Manuel Barrueco was featured! He played his transcription for guitar of Falla's El Sombrero de très picos, The four dances. Absolutely fabulous and I cannot stop humming the Danza de los vecinos. 😊
And yes..... Homenaje "Le tombeau de Claude Debussy" is marvelous!
A few days ago, I mentioned in the Classical Chat thread a documentary/tribute about film maker Christopher Nupen who had recently passed away. Among his films was one about Segovia at home, a couple of musical extracts thereof were included.
I found the whole film on YT, thought that could be of interest here:
In the viewing queue it goes but the tidbit I saw in the Nupen documentary was enough to spur me to sample some of Segovia's recordings since.
Some things I have on the wishlist, based on this threads' recommendations from others (won't get them all and overwhelm myself). ;D
@Papy Oli @aligreto @Brian @Dry Brett Kavanaugh Thank you
@Bachtoven ....I've added the Barrueco to that wish list.
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I had this for quite awhile but gave it away, and I really don't know why. Oh well, I think we may have all done this from time to time. I know
@aligreto will know this recording (I saw you post about it also on GMG). He is a late classical era French composer.
Download available at Presto, and there are samples.
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Antoine de Lhoyer - Spinosi (https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7929152--de-lhoyer-duos-concerto-for-guitar)
Includes one concerto and three compositions for guitar duo.
OK, Ray, here are just a few thoughts off the top of my head concentrating on the Music of Spain to begin with.
Julian Bream, who was an excellent guitarist, issued a whole series based on hi playing. This particular CD seems very relevant:
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but, to be honest, any of the CDs in that series will be rewarding.
One cannot talk about Spanish guitar music without referring to Rodrigo. Here is a very good introduction:
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and one cannot talk about Rodrigo without discussing Concierto De Aranjuez.
If I could have composed just one piece of Classical Music it would be this one.
All of the great guitarists have recorded this work but my all time favourite and recommendation is played by Carlos Bonell:
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I will leave it at that at the moment to avoid overwhelming you as you have already mentioned. :)
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 08:46:59 AMSome things I have on the wishlist, based on this threads' recommendations from others (won't get them all and overwhelm myself). ;D
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That is one of the stand out performance CDs that I have heard form any guitarist. She plays impeccably here.
It comes with a very strong recommendation from me.
Any of that Naxos Guitar Laureate Series should also serve you well as a recording is one of the benefits of the prize winner.
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2023, 08:06:26 AMA few days ago, I mentioned in the Classical Chat thread a documentary/tribute about film maker Christopher Nupen who had recently passed away. Among his films was one about Segovia at home, a couple of musical extracts thereof were included.
I found the whole film on YT, thought that could be of interest here:
In the viewing queue it goes but the tidbit I saw in the Nupen documentary was enough to spur me to sample some of Segovia's recordings since.
Just as an aside I recommended this 5 CD box set to a fellow member and sometime guitarist here and he was quite taken by it at the time
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 09:18:47 AMI had this for quite awhile but gave it away, and I really don't know why. Oh well, I think we may have all done this from time to time. I know @aligreto will know this recording (I saw you post about it also on GMG). He is a late classical era French composer.
Download available at Presto, and there are samples.
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Antoine de Lhoyer - Spinosi (https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/7929152--de-lhoyer-duos-concerto-for-guitar)
Includes one concerto and three compositions for guitar duo.
Not to rub a Kilo of salt into a deep wound but I do not know why you gave it away either, my friend. >:D
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 09:52:58 AMNot to rub a Kilo of salt into a deep wound but I do not know why you gave it away either, my friend. >:D
I actually thought I still had it. Again, this was an "early Ray era" of classical music (music that was featured on CBC Radio II, a Canadian Classical music station at the time). Upon hearing it on the radio, I ordered it online (probably around 2006/2007ish?) Anyway, I had given away some CDs some time ago trying to purge for space (and this one just didn't make the cut). Perhaps at that point in time I just wasn't really much into guitar music.
The good news is I am getting a streaming subscription to Presto (as a birthday present - July, from my girlfriend), and this recording is on there for me to enjoy again! :)
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 09:50:51 AMJust as an aside I recommended this 5 CD box set to a fellow member and sometime guitarist here and he was quite taken by it at the time
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vEgAAOSw8lpZInjd/s-l1600.jpg)
Thank you
@aligreto , I saw that earlier discussion with
@Dry Brett Kavanaugh about this set but the earlier recordings' sound might be a bit too distracting for a first approach. That said, I am thinking of taking the plunge on Segovia's 50's "American Recordings" (6 Naxos recordings in the Chandos naxos sale). Sampling sounded positive. His later recordings on DG sounded really good too, maybe for later those ones.
I have enjoyed Segovia's style more than Bream's so far. It felt softer and more, err, "poetic"? ;D
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 09:43:17 AMOK, Ray, here are just a few thoughts off the top of my head concentrating on the Music of Spain to begin with.
Julian Bream, who was an excellent guitarist, issued a whole series based on hi playing. This particular CD seems very relevant:
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but, to be honest, any of the CDs in that series will be rewarding.
One cannot talk about Spanish guitar music without referring to Rodrigo. Here is a very good introduction:
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and one cannot talk about Rodrigo without discussing Concierto De Aranjuez.
If I could have composed just one piece of Classical Music it would be this one.
All of the great guitarists have recorded this work but my all time favourite and recommendation is played by Carlos Bonell:
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I will leave it at that at the moment to avoid overwhelming you as you have already mentioned. :)
Thank you, and I am fully aware and very familiar with the Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un gentilhombre, via Julian Bream - see above post for RCA Victor I posted. :) Both tremendous works, and I think I actually prefer Fantasia ever so slightly. And I still have this recording. ;)
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 09:58:38 AMI actually thought I still had it. Again, this was an "early Ray era" of classical music (music that was featured on CBC Radio II, a Canadian Classical music station at the time). Upon hearing it on the radio, I ordered it online (probably around 2006/2007ish?) Anyway, I had given away some CDs some time ago trying to purge for space (and this one just didn't make the cut). Perhaps at that point in time I just wasn't really much into guitar music.
The good news is I am getting a streaming subscription to Presto (as a birthday present - July, from my girlfriend), and this recording is on there for me to enjoy again! :)
Hey, it has happened to us all at some stage or other. ;)
That birthday gift of the subscription may prove very costly in the long run ;) ;D
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2023, 10:00:09 AMThank you @aligreto , I saw that earlier discussion with @Dry Brett Kavanaugh about this set but the earlier recordings' sound might be a bit too distracting for a first approach. That said, I am thinking of taking the plunge on Segovia's 50's "American Recordings" (6 Naxos recordings in the Chandos naxos sale). Sampling sounded positive. His later recordings on DG sounded really good too, maybe for later those ones.
I have enjoyed Segovia's style more than Bream's so far. It felt softer and more, err, "poetic"? ;D
To the highlighted: Yes I keep forgetting that there are some very sensitive pairs of ears around here >:D ;D
Seriously though, Segovia was a Master Musician and take whatever appeals to you. His playing should be in every collection.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 10:01:16 AMThank you, and I am fully aware and very familiar with the Concierto de Aranjuez and Fantasia para un gentilhombre, via Julian Bream - see above post for RCA Victor I posted. :) Both tremendous works, and I think I actually prefer Fantasia ever so slightly. And I still have this recording. ;)
I am delighted to read ALL of this ;) ;D
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 09:58:38 AMI actually thought I still had it. Again, this was an "early Ray era" of classical music (music that was featured on CBC Radio II, a Canadian Classical music station at the time).
Good old Jurgen Goth!
Quote from: Brian on March 09, 2023, 10:14:23 AMGood old Jurgen Goth!
Wow, yes indeed Brian. It's nice to know that you know about him. :) It was really great back then (mid 2000's) until they entirely changed their programming.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 10:16:45 AMWow, yes indeed Brian. It's nice to know that you know about him. :) It was really great back then (mid 2000's) until they entirely changed their programming.
He was my afternoon homework listening when school ended. I can't even imagine how much music I first heard through his show.
Also, longtime CBC favorite (and Torontoite) Norbert Kraft is the producer of the Naxos guitar series, which is part of why the standard is so outstanding.
Quote from: Brian on March 09, 2023, 10:20:14 AMHe was my afternoon homework listening when school ended. I can't even imagine how much music I first heard through his show.
Also, longtime CBC favorite (and Torontoite) Norbert Kraft is the producer of the Naxos guitar series, which is part of why the standard is so outstanding.
For me on CBC Radio II, it was Tom Allen in the morning, Jurgen Gothe in the afternoon and Danielle Charbonneau in the evening. Very fond memories in the early discovery phase.
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 10:13:03 AMTo the highlighted: Yes I keep forgetting that there are some very sensitive pairs of ears around here >:D ;D
Just because you grew up when those recordings were made in the 1920's... :P ;D
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 10:13:03 AMSeriously though, Segovia was a Master Musician and take whatever appeals to you. His playing should be in every collection.
It will soon be :)
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2023, 12:35:46 PMJust because you grew up when those recordings were made in the 1920's... :P ;D
Well done ;D ;D 8)
I don't know how I forgot this one--he's one of my all-time favorite players! The primary attraction is his arrangement of 4 excerpts from "Iberia." They obviously suffer in direct comparison to the original piano works, but taken on their own, they are remarkable, and he makes them sound idiomatic. (Although if you a guitarist, you can imagine the finger gymnastics involved to play them!)
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Here's a video of him playing "El Puerto":
And even more mind-blowing is his recording of Pictures at an Exhibition transcribed by Kazuhito Yamashita.
Wow. (Not Spanish music, of course! However, he does include his own transcription of "Capriccio Espagnol" by Rimsky Korsakov.)
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 01:34:49 PMI don't know how I forgot this one--he's one of my all-time favorite players! The primary attraction is his arrangement of 4 excerpts from "Iberia." They obviously suffer in direct comparison to the original piano works, but taken on their own, they are remarkable, and he makes them sound idiomatic. (Although if you a guitarist, you can imagine the finger gymnastics involved to play them!)
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Here's a video of him playing "El Puerto":
And even more mind-blowing is his recording of Pictures at an Exhibition transcribed by Kazuhito Yamashita.
Wow. (Not Spanish music, of course! However, he does include his own transcription of "Capriccio Espagnol" by Rimsky Korsakov.)
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Cheers. That all sounds most intriguing!
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 01:40:20 PMCheers. That all sounds most intriguing!
Oh, it is! Those two recordings and one other (all Bach) are available on Qobuz if the CDs are hard to find.
All this guitar talk inspired me to change my avatar back to me playing guitar! (I'm actually playing Segovia's transcription of Bach's Chaconne, with a notoriously difficult chord in the midst of the 32nd note arpeggios.)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 01:50:19 PMOh, it is! Those two recordings and one other (all Bach) are available on Qobuz if the CDs are hard to find.
All this guitar talk inspired me to change my avatar back to me playing guitar! (I'm actually playing Segovia's transcription of Bach's Chaconne, with a notoriously difficult chord in the midst of the 32nd note arpeggios.)
Can you make the chord? I presume so.
Yes, I do remember the Faceless Guitarist avatar. :)
Quote from: aligreto on March 09, 2023, 02:33:37 PMCan you make the chord? I presume so.
Yes, I do remember the Faceless Guitarist avatar. :)
Well, I'm playing it there in context, so...yes! It's a 6 fret stretch, which is bad enough, but the speed at which one has to grab it makes it exponentially more difficult. I have since re-fingered it, which requires a 6 fret leap, but I think that works better.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 02:37:50 PMWell, I'm playing it there in context, so...yes! It's a 6 fret stretch, which is bad enough, but the speed at which one has to grab it makes it exponentially more difficult. I have since re-fingered it, which requires a 6 fret leap, but I think that works better.
Well done!
I am not even nearly that competent but I do acknowledge your achievement and I also feel your pain!
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 08:46:59 AMSome things I have on the wishlist, based on this threads' recommendations from others (won't get them all and overwhelm myself). ;D
As for Sharon Isbin - the head of guitar dept at Juilliard, I'd like to recommend the albums below.
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 07, 2023, 12:21:12 PMIn light of my "de Falla" guitar transcriptions discoveries, I might now be perusing this thread. ;D
Yes, when you discover dark, woody sound of spruce/cedar body guitar, you're hooked.
NP: Brouwer.
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Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2023, 08:06:26 AMA few days ago, I mentioned in the Classical Chat thread a documentary/tribute about film maker Christopher Nupen who had recently passed away. Among his films was one about Segovia at home, a couple of musical extracts thereof were included.
I found the whole film on YT, thought that could be of interest here:
In the viewing queue it goes but the tidbit I saw in the Nupen documentary was enough to spur me to sample some of Segovia's recordings since.
Just finished watching this. It was fabulous, Olivier! Thank you. 🙂
@Papy Oli
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 09, 2023, 03:21:31 PMYes, when you discover dark, woody sound of spruce/cedar body guitar, you're hooked.
I'm a spruce man myself. :D This is my guitar made by Vance Bergeson. (The guitar in my avatar is made by Joshia de Jonge, which I no longer own, but I like the photo!)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kn6GgNF.jpg)
It has an elevated fingerboard to facilitate reaching notes above the 12th fret.
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 09, 2023, 05:25:25 AMSo, my questions and inquiries will probably begin specifically around Spanish Music for guitar, based on my Falla experience.
You may like the albums below.
(https://i.discogs.com/2wQotRWuCxm3TNRSO4rgWPXD7RxYH0InZniSqdT1H-E/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM0Mjgz/ODQtMTMzMDAyMTQw/Ny5qcGVn.jpeg)
(https://i.discogs.com/JqTJ7wFxJkCHdH6_YYPiSCkYwa8_BdldrqBB-3I-7kE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:595/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQxNTUy/NTAtMTYyOTEwNDk1/NS00NDU1LmpwZWc.jpeg)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 05:38:48 PMI'm a spruce man myself. :D This is my guitar made by Vance Bergeson. (The guitar in my avatar is made by Joshia de Jonge, which I no longer own, but I like the photo!)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kn6GgNF.jpg)
It has an elevated fingerboard to facilitate reaching notes above the 12th fret.
(https://i.imgur.com/4w73wgi.jpg)
Gorgeous!
Another one that I just sampled that I think is utterly sublime! :o
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 10, 2023, 04:22:05 AMAnother one that I just sampled that I think is utterly sublime! :o
If you end up sampling Erato's "Panorama of the Guitar" 25 CD box, the composer-guitarist Leo Brouwer has a CD of his own Scarlatti transcriptions in there. I just listened in the car last week.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 10, 2023, 04:22:05 AMAnother one that I just sampled that I think is utterly sublime! :o
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You will not go far wrong with Yepes playing the guitar.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 09, 2023, 05:38:48 PMI'm a spruce man myself. :D This is my guitar made by Vance Bergeson. (The guitar in my avatar is made by Joshia de Jonge, which I no longer own, but I like the photo!)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kn6GgNF.jpg)
It has an elevated fingerboard to facilitate reaching notes above the 12th fret.
(https://i.imgur.com/4w73wgi.jpg)
A very fine looking instrument.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 10, 2023, 04:22:05 AMAnother one that I just sampled that I think is utterly sublime! :o
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I was blown away by that recording when it first came out...until I listened with headphones: It's obvious he has over-dubbed some parts. His guitar is centered in the stereo mix, but then some additional parts are more in the right channel. This need not detract from your listening pleasure, but I find it a little dishonest that he doesn't admit it in the liner notes. It's a bit of a controversial recording in the guitar world.
Some of my early classical guitar records that I still enjoy
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But I am also a great fan of Yepes. His compilation Gutarra Espanola is one of my favorite collections.
I am also a great fan of flamenco puro. Paco Pena is a classical guitarist who also plays flamenco.
Well....... I seem to be drawn to Pepe Romero. 😎
The wish list is getting bloated. ;D
Quote from: Brian on March 10, 2023, 05:19:57 AMIf you end up sampling Erato's "Panorama of the Guitar" 25 CD box, the composer-guitarist Leo Brouwer has a CD of his own Scarlatti transcriptions in there. I just listened in the car last week.
OMG Brian! That giant box is so tempting.... Added to the wish list. :D :o
@BrianAnd it is at a great price on Presto.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 10, 2023, 02:44:04 PMWell....... I seem to be drawn to Pepe Romero. 😎
The wish list is getting bloated. ;D
Delighted to read that, on both counts. :)
I absolutely love this recording, but it's not for purists! Segovia took a lot of heat for adding bass notes and filling out some chords in his Bach transcriptions. Mearns does that, too, but he adds additional voices--even in the fugue from the 3rd Violin Sonata! He also plays the Chaconne, the first Lute Suite, and a few shorter works. By the way, this is a solo guitar recording: The woman is just for show or a prop! It's available on streaming platforms and as a CD directly from him, which I ordered a few days ago after enjoying it on Qobuz for a while.
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 10, 2023, 02:51:44 PMOMG Brian! That giant box is so tempting.... Added to the wish list. :D :o
@Brian
And it is at a great price on Presto.
It's a downright bargain and has a great cross-section of repertoire to help you learn what you like. The only drawback is that the sound can be a little rustic (though I like that you can often hear birds chirping in the background).
Quote from: Brian on March 10, 2023, 05:57:55 PMIt's a downright bargain and has a great cross-section of repertoire to help you learn what you like. The only drawback is that the sound can be a little rustic (though I like that you can often hear birds chirping in the background).
I would also recommend the Panorama set.
The recently issued Manuel Barrueco box (Warner 11 CDs) is good for the most part (the CD of symphonic Beatles is okay but if I want to listen to the Beatles, I'll listen to the Beatles playing the Beatles), but should get much lower priority than the Panorama set.
Well, I have whittled it down and made my purchases. I am really excited! :)
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^ Great stuff, Ray. You will have hours days of wonderful entertainment ahead of you. 8)
Quote from: aligreto on March 11, 2023, 03:13:21 AM^ Great stuff, Ray. You will have hours days of wonderful entertainment ahead of you. 8)
I know. Once I sampled that Goliath "Panorama" box and the terrific price, I just couldn't pass it up. I felt it offered a somewhat broad "composer" centric repertoire.
Thank you all for your many recommendations, and this just means some of them didn't make the "first cut". ;)
As I have the download available and cannot wait for things to "physically arrive" ;D , I have started listening to this, and it is utterly delightful! :)
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A few more favorites. Kappel's Bach and Kellner recording is probably my favorite overall. The playing and the sound, especially on the original all-analog LP are phenomenal. I bought the score to his arrangement of the 6th Keyboard Partita but quickly abandoned it--would take a lifetime to master!
The original LP is very hard to find in the US these days:
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But it's readily available on CD and streaming with a different cover:
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Philip Hii is not far behind with some more mind blowing Bach keyboard transcriptions, including the Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue and the famous Toccata and Fugue in d minor. I learned the latter once and I'm in the process of relearning it. The only aspect I take issue with is the ridiculous speed of the outer two movement of Prelude, Fugue and Allegro. His twice the normal tempos kill the lyrical aspects, but they are impressive from a fingering dexterity perspective.
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This duo plays stunning transcriptions of Sonatas no 8, 27, and 14.
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Lastly (for now) two hair-raising recordings by Eliot Fisk. Not everyone warms to his "take no prisoners" approach, but it works here. Both works were written for solo violin, but Fisk's arrangements make a strong case for playing them on the guitar. Actually, he worked with Rochberg on his Caprice Variations, which basically turns it into a different work due to all the notes he added.
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Note: The Rochberg can be challenging to listen to, not to mention to play!
All of those recordings are available on CDs or streaming platforms.
@Bachtoven @Papy Oli @Dry Brett Kavanaugh @Brian @San Antone @SonicMan46 @aligreto Alright folks. :) What are some of your favourites works played on a classical guitar, whether it be an original composition for guitar or a transcription?
Britten - Nocturnal, after John DowlandBrouwer - El decameron negro Villa-Lobos - 5 Preludes
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@Papy Oli
@Dry Brett Kavanaugh
@Brian
@San Antone
@SonicMan46
@aligreto
Alright folks. :) What are some of your favourites works played on a classical guitar, whether it be an original composition for guitar or a transcription?
Hi
Ray - Just guitar (no lute, theorbo, etc) - ;D Well, I went through my database and selected out my 'guitar' music which is attached as a PDF file - I put in
BOLD the recordings that I seem to like the best but plenty there to ponder over - hope this helps. Dave :)
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 11, 2023, 01:35:21 PMHi Ray - Just guitar (no lute, theorbo, etc) - ;D Well, I went through my database and selected out my 'guitar' music which is attached as a PDF file - I put in BOLD the recordings that I seem to like the best but plenty there to ponder over - hope this helps. Dave :)
Thanks Dave. :) You can certainly list your favourites for lute and theorbo too. 8)
Transcriptions: Bach's 6th Partita, Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, Chaconne, Lute Suite No.2; Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition, Rochberg Caprice Variations, Berg Piano Sonata.
Original works: Nicholas Maw Music of Memory, Benjamin Britten Nocturnal, Carlo Domeniconi Chaconne (based on Bach's), Elliott Carter Changes, Michael Tippett The Blue Guitar, Hans Werner Henze The Royal Winter Music, Luciano Berio Sequenza XI, Kurt Schwertsik Ein kleines Requiem, and OlgaAmelkina-Vera The Heaven's Hundred.
That's a wildly incomplete list, but it's enough to get you started! :)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 11, 2023, 01:54:16 PMTranscriptions: Bach's 6th Partita, Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, Chaconne, Lute Suite No.2; Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition, Rochberg Caprice Variations, Berg Piano Sonata.
Original works: Nicholas Maw Music of Memory, Benjamin Britten Nocturnal, Carlo Domeniconi Chaconne (based on Bach's), Elliott Carter Changes, Michael Tippett The Blue Guitar, Hans Werner Henze The Royal Winter Music, Luciano Berio Sequenza XI, Kurt Schwertsik Ein kleines Requiem, and OlgaAmelkina-Vera The Heaven's Hundred.
That's a wildly incomplete list, but it's enough to get you started! :)
Interesting to see that someone did a transcription for guitar of Pictures! I have a recording for piano that I adore (Richter/Sofia). Whose recording (on guitar) do you like?
PD
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 11, 2023, 02:10:20 PMInteresting to see that someone did a transcription for guitar of Pictures! I have a recording for piano that I adore (Richter/Sofia). Whose recording (on guitar) do you like?
PD
Kazuhito Yamashita, the guitarist who transcribed it, and Jorge Caballero, whom I mentioned in an earlier post. Yes, I love Richter's despite sounding like it was recorded in a TB ward! Also like Horowitz's and Alexander Gavrylyuk's.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 11, 2023, 02:21:15 PMYes, I love Richter's despite sounding like it was recorded in a TB ward!
:D :D :D :D
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons played by the Amsterdam Guitar Trio
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I think that this is a very good presentation of this work. The playing is excellent and they all work very well together. However, the main thing for me is that they stay true to the music as far as the transcription allows. I think that it is quite successful. I really like the transcription and the presentation.
This is an excellent example of a transcription as it takes the Four Seasons, a work that we all know very well, and transcribes it for only three guitars without affecting the integrity of the music. Quite an achievement, I think.
Quote from: aligreto on March 11, 2023, 03:10:10 PMVivaldi: The Four Seasons played by the Amsterdam Guitar Trio
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I think that this is a very good presentation of this work. The playing is excellent and they all work very well together. However, the main thing for me is that they stay true to the music as far as the transcription allows. I think that it is quite successful. I really like the transcription and the presentation.
This is an excellent example of a transcription as it takes the Four Seasons, a work that we all know very well, and transcribes it for only three guitars without affecting the integrity of the music. Quite an achievement, I think.
Agreed. They also recorded some of the Brandenburg Concertos; however, a harpsichordist plays the wild cadenza in the 5th—guess they just couldn't make it work with even 3 guitars!
Another big Bach work that sounds great on guitar is the WTC Book 1 played by the Helios Guitar Quartet.
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 11, 2023, 02:21:15 PMKazuhito Yamashita, the guitarist who transcribed it, and Jorge Caballero, whom I mentioned in an earlier post. Yes, I love Richter's despite sounding like it was recorded in a TB ward! Also like Horowitz's and Alexander Gavrylyuk's.
Yamashita did Dvorak New World as well.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 11, 2023, 04:06:57 PMYamashita did Dvorak New World as well.
Yep, and so has Jorge Caballero. Jorge is a little less aggressive, but he has much nicer tone.
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Alright folks. :) What are some of your favourites works played on a classical guitar, whether it be an original composition for guitar or a transcription?
Nikita Koshkin Usher Waltz.
William Walton 5 Bagatelles.
Mauro Giuliani Grande Overture.
Granados Danza Espanola No. 5.
Malcolm Arnold Guitar Concerto.
Gershwin Preludes for Piano.
Brouwer Un día de Noviembre, Nuevos Estudios sencillos, Concierto de Lieja.
JSB everything.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 11, 2023, 04:26:28 PMGranados Danza Espanola No. 5.
Love the Granados dances also, including this one. I think the number 10 is my current fave. :)
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 11, 2023, 04:27:13 AMAs I have the download available and cannot wait for things to "physically arrive" ;D , I have started listening to this, and it is utterly delightful! :)
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Saw this post and immediately had to order a copy... ;D
You know, I'm a guitarist; I've been playing for a long, long time, but I never got really into classical guitar music, either playing (beyond a few Sor studies and other Spanish pieces) or listening (beyond Bach's lute music and a few other things). I'll have to go through this thread and pick out some things to check out.
Quote from: vers la flamme on March 11, 2023, 05:42:41 PMSaw this post and immediately had to order a copy... ;D
You know, I'm a guitarist; I've been playing for a long, long time, but I never got really into classical guitar music, either playing (beyond a few Sor studies and other Spanish pieces) or listening (beyond Bach's lute music and a few other things). I'll have to go through this thread and pick out some things to check out.
Oh wow! No, I didn't know you played? Bachtoven and a couple other folks here are also guitar musicians. John MI as well.
I just recently (as in about three days ago) ;D developed interest in classical guitar music and practically knowing close to nothing about it.
It is quite an interesting world onto its own! 🙂
GuitarNut
Baranov- excellent execution, nice, deep tone, and sharp compositions.
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The albums below could be nice for sampling Brazilian compositions.
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(https://i.discogs.com/XdBCxGpde5Wb2taHDRCFr0GRzqkcYWHTTfFvFLLCtOI/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:500/w:500/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTUwNzE1/NzQtMTM4MzczMDIz/NS0xNzAzLmpwZWc.jpeg)
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 11, 2023, 12:26:37 PMAlright folks. :) What are some of your favourites works played on a classical guitar, whether it be an original composition for guitar or a transcription?
Beside the Scarlatti/Schmidt album I posted on page 12, the only ( :-[ ) guitar CD I otherwise own is this Villa-Lobos one by Norbert Kraft. It is a gem.
(https://d1iiivw74516uk.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwcmVzdG8tY292ZXItaW1hZ2VzIiwia2V5IjoiNzk1MjI2Ni4xLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6OTAwfSwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo2NX0sInRvRm9ybWF0IjoianBlZyJ9LCJ0aW1lc3RhbXAiOjE1MDAyODAyOTR9)
That said, with all this talk here, my guitar collection is likely to at least quadruple soon :P
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 11, 2023, 03:43:37 PMAgreed. They also recorded some of the Brandenburg Concertos; however, a harpsichordist plays the wild cadenza in the 5th—guess they just couldn't make it work with even 3 guitars!
Another big Bach work that sounds great on guitar is the WTC Book 1 played by the Helios Guitar Quartet.
Thank you for pointing out those transcriptions.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 11, 2023, 05:48:23 PMOh wow! No, I didn't know you played? Bachtoven and a couple other folks here are also guitar musicians. John MI as well.
I just recently (as in about three days ago) ;D developed interest in classical guitar music and practically knowing close to nothing about it.
It is quite an interesting world onto its own! 🙂
GuitarNut
Well, that "you know" was rhetorical and not really directed at anyone but myself as I don't think I ever mentioned here that I play. But yes, classical guitar does seem to be a world unto its own, as for whatever reason it's kind of seen separately from the other classical strings (maybe because of a few differences in the instrument itself from the violin, cello etc; it's plucked rather than bowed, and with a fretted neck?). Anyway, just a reminder to myself to hear some more classical guitar music.
@Oli, I have that Kraft/HVL disc. It is very good.
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 11, 2023, 04:26:28 PMNikita Koshkin Usher Waltz.
Oh my, how did I omit Koshkin from the favorites guitar works post?? I love his two Sonatas and the Prince's Toys. He's the closest we have to Prokofiev and Shostakovich. I highly recommend these recordings:
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(Includes Sonata No.1, a 30 minute blockbuster!)
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(Contains The Prince's Toys and is more readily available than the Mikulka recording.)
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(Contains Sonata 2.)
Quote from: vers la flamme on March 12, 2023, 05:48:56 AMWell, that "you know" was rhetorical and not really directed at anyone but myself as I don't think I ever mentioned here that I play. But yes, classical guitar does seem to be a world unto its own, as for whatever reason it's kind of seen separately from the other classical strings (maybe because of a few differences in the instrument itself from the violin, cello etc; it's plucked rather than bowed, and with a fretted neck?). Anyway, just a reminder to myself to hear some more classical guitar music.
I think part of the insular world of the guitar is due to none of the historic "great" composers (Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms et al) composed for it. Of course, Bach wrote several works for the lute, thank goodness, and they work well on the guitar. Several "important" 20th and 21st century composers have written wonderful works for the guitar, but it still struggles against other string instruments and certainly the piano for full acceptance in the classical world. (I'm sure many nay-sayers associate it with rock/pop/blues/folk and country music.)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 12, 2023, 09:13:00 AMI'm sure many nay-sayers associate it with rock/pop/blues/folk and country music.
Admittedly, I myself have had this preconceived notion.
On a specific composer topic, I see that Mexican composer
Manuel Ponce composed quite a bit for the guitar. His music seems to appear in many sets in bits and pieces. There is a complete set on Brilliant Classics, performed by
Gérard Abiton. However, it is on the pricey side.
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 12, 2023, 09:46:33 AMAdmittedly, I myself have had this preconceived notion.
On a specific composer topic, I see that Mexican composer Manuel Ponce composed quite a bit for the guitar. His music seems to appear in many sets in bits and pieces. There is a complete set on Brilliant Classics, performed by Gérard Abiton. However, it is on the pricey side.
Admission is the first step. :)
Oh yes, he wrote a number of works for Segovia. I particularly like his Sonata III and Theme, Variations, and Fugue on La Folia. Mario Castlenuovo-Tedesco and Alexander Tansman, among others, also wrote a large number of good works for Segovia. It's too bad that Segovia had such conservative tastes and didn't ask Schoenberg and Berg to write for him. Of course Ravel and Debussy would have been great, too, even though several of their works transcribe well on the guitar. Thank goodness Julian Bream had more adventurous tastes and commissioned major works from Britten, Tippett, Walton, Henze, and many others.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 12, 2023, 09:46:33 AMOn a specific composer topic, I see that Mexican composer Manuel Ponce composed quite a bit for the guitar. His music seems to appear in many sets in bits and pieces. There is a complete set on Brilliant Classics, performed by Gérard Abiton. However, it is on the pricey side.
The music of Ponce is well worth investigating.
This one may be more readily available on streaming services for you to sample so that you may make a decision
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Fear not, if you fear such things, the harpsichord makes limited appearances on the CD but I find it pleasurable when it does.
Quote from: aligreto on March 12, 2023, 02:58:23 PMThe music of Ponce is well worth investigating.
This one may be more readily available on streaming services for you to sample so that you may make a decision
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Fear not, if you fear such things, the harpsichord makes limited appearances on the CD but I find it pleasurable when it does.
Thanks. I do not fear the harpsichord. Only fear the dreaded recorder.
This is an excellent selection of Ponce's works. Hoppstock uses the original manuscripts in places where Segovia made editorial changes to facilitate playing some of the more difficult passages. It's available on Qobuz if nowhere else.
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Enjoying albums by Shinichi Fukuda.
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 12, 2023, 09:13:00 AMI'm sure many nay-sayers associate it with rock/pop/blues/folk and country music.
You say that as if it is a bad thing. ;)
Those genres contain some of the greatest music ever made. And you forgot flamenco, fado and bossa nova.
I love that Japanese guitar disc.
I know I am supposed to be giving Ray advice on recordings to buy, but I accidentally fell down a rabbit hole and now I am thinking about exploring the works of Fernando Sor. Are there particular works or cycles from him that are considered to be the most essential, enjoyable, etc.? Any volumes of the Naxos series that feature especially good guitarists?
Quote from: Brian on March 12, 2023, 07:59:54 PMI love that Japanese guitar disc.
I know I am supposed to be giving Ray advice on recordings to buy, but I accidentally fell down a rabbit hole and now I am thinking about exploring the works of Fernando Sor. Are there particular works or cycles from him that are considered to be the most essential, enjoyable, etc.? Any volumes of the Naxos series that feature especially good guitarists?
This is a good collection of his Sonatas:
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And this is a good collection of some Fantasies and Etudes:
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Ivan Kalcina: Gitara.
(https://i.discogs.com/B-oL54MYBI0vlaUvUj79yrT6veMKaiZIUUoRSAzUH6U/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:582/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTMwMDgx/MDMtMTMxMTQ5OTQx/My5qcGVn.jpeg)
Quote from: Brian on March 12, 2023, 07:59:54 PMI know I am supposed to be giving Ray advice on recordings to buy,
Ha! That's quite alright Brian. I have received quite a number of recommendations already. I've got my hands full for awhile. 😎
In looking for a complete set of the Granados Spanish Dances played on guitar, I came across this and sampled:
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Unfortuately, it didn't impress me much. The performances seem to be overly on the slow tempi side. More importantly, I didn't enjoy the sound of the 10 string guitar (perhaps it was this particular guitar). I found that it had a thinner sound than a standard guitar (missing the deep golden tone). Just my two bits. :) Perhaps I just need to become more accustomed to the sound of the 10 stringer.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 13, 2023, 04:33:35 AMIn looking for a complete set of the Granados Spanish Dances played on guitar, I came across this and sampled:
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Unfortuately, it didn't impress me much. The performances seem to be overly on the slow tempi side. More importantly, I didn't enjoy the sound of the 10 string guitar (perhaps it was this particular guitar). I found that it had a thinner sound than a standard guitar (missing the deep golden tone). Just my two bits. :) Perhaps I just need to become more accustomed to the sound of the 10 stringer.
Theoretically, a ten string guitar should produce a richer, fuller tone, but I agree that Miolin's tone is a bit thin. You might try to sample this one played on a 6 string guitar. (It's available on most streaming platforms.) He doesn't race through the pieces exactly, but his playing is excellent. I used to have the same type of guitar at one point. :) (Made by Antonio Marin Montero.)
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Quote from: Brian on March 12, 2023, 07:59:54 PMAny volumes of the Naxos series that feature especially good guitarists?
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Quote from: Brian on March 12, 2023, 07:59:54 PMAny volumes of the Naxos series that feature especially good guitarists?
In addition to some already mentioned:
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A few more:
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(They also recorded Suites 4-6.)
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(Played by Koshkin's ex-wife!)
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 14, 2023, 10:49:41 AMA few more:
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(They also recorded Suites 4-6.)
Oooh. I love Bach's English Suites on the piano. They are close to my favourite of his piano works. Transcriptions for guitar definitely sounds intriguing!
I actually meant the Fernando Sor series...I don't know if there are particular Sor works/collections that are considered to be his masterpieces, or if there is a volume that is the best introduction to him.
But I appreciate all the other recommendations equally!! ;D I do love that Adam Levin series (and even traded a couple emails with him about it), and the Nikita Koshkin preludes & fugues disc is extraordinary, one of my favorite contemporary works for any instrument. I also saw and saved your Topchii recommendation when you posted about it a few weeks ago.
Quote from: Brian on March 14, 2023, 11:06:16 AMI actually meant the Fernando Sor series...I don't know if there are particular Sor works/collections that are considered to be his masterpieces, or if there is a volume that is the best introduction to him.
But I appreciate all the other recommendations equally!! ;D I do love that Adam Levin series (and even traded a couple emails with him about it), and the Nikita Koshkin preludes & fugues disc is extraordinary, one of my favorite contemporary works for any instrument. I also saw and saved your Topchii recommendation when you posted about it a few weeks ago.
I haven't heard the Sor series, but those are highly respected players, so I think you are in good hands. I'm not a huge fan of his music, but I like his Op.14 Sonata and have learned it at one point. I might need to revisit it since I play almost nothing from that era.
I hope Koshkin's ex-wife (or someone equally talented) records the remaining 12 Preludes and Fugues. I'm working on No.8 in F-sharp minor. Man, the fugue is a beast! The prelude is a little tricky with the bass notes being played pizzicato at the same times as the upper voices being non-pizzicato. Indeed, he has a fertile mind. The only piece of his that I currently have under my fingers is "The Fall of Birds," a massively demanding Passacaglia and Fugue.
Topchii is one of my favorite young guitarists. Here's a great recital recorded in San Francisco last year. Every work is amazing, but Rodrigo's Toccata beginning at 51:37 is just off the chart! He wrote back in the 30s, but it was considered unplayable until recently...and it still is for most mere mortal!
This is another wonderful recital recorded in a beautiful church in Kiev, Ukraine, his home town.
(There are links in the introductory comments to pre/post concert interviews with him if you or anyone is interested. His English is very good.)
Brian, do you play guitar?
And for the record, my name is John. :-)
Cross-posted from the
Purchases Thread. Sampling was promising, looking forward to dive deeper in those releeases (£2.08 each as MP3 on the current Chandos Naxos sale - only two or three of those are available as FLAC but mp3 will do for this first foray - Sound seems more than ok overall.)
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 15, 2023, 06:31:29 AMSome more downloads from the Chandos Naxos sale:
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This is a wonderful arrangement of Albenz' "Iberia." Excellent playing and sound, too.
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Quote from: Papy Oli on March 15, 2023, 07:58:31 AMCross-posted from the Purchases Thread. Sampling was promising, looking forward to dive deeper in those releeases (£2.08 each as MP3 on the current Chandos Naxos sale - only two or three of those are available as FLAC but mp3 will do for this first foray - Sound seems more than ok overall.)
I would be curious to eventually know what you thought of those recordings when you eventually get to listen to them.
Quote from: aligreto on March 15, 2023, 08:42:36 AMI would be curious to eventually know what you thought of those recordings when you eventually get to listen to them.
i shall report in due course.
Looking forward to it already, my friend.
Anatolian Suite - Bekir Küçükay. Nice, Turkish compositions.
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@aligreto Fergus, since I know you are familiar with de Lhyoyer's music, I am wondering if you by chance know these recordings? (or anyone else of course, for that matter)
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 16, 2023, 07:22:46 AM@aligreto Fergus, since I know you are familiar with de Lhyoyer's music, I am wondering if you by chance know these recordings? (or anyone else of course, for that matter)
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Unfortunately, Ray, I am not familiar with either of those recordings.
Hopefully you will have more luck with other members' experience.
I have the Brilliant Lhoyer box set. I believe I was turned off by several Naxos multiguitar recordings involving Skogmo and Franke (there's one with another composer with a dazzling tile cover) because they had lots of loud breathing and performance noise. The Brilliant box I picked up for the car. It's pleasant, diverting music for grocery trips, tuneful and amiable. I wouldn't call it essential, but I got it for $11 and it has definitely been worth more than that to me.
Quote from: Brian on March 16, 2023, 07:57:40 AMI have the Brilliant Lhoyer box set. I believe I was turned off by several Naxos multiguitar recordings involving Skogmo and Franke (there's one with another composer with a dazzling tile cover) because they had lots of loud breathing and performance noise. The Brilliant box I picked up for the car. It's pleasant, diverting music for grocery trips, tuneful and amiable. I wouldn't call it essential, but I got it for $11 and it has definitely been worth more than that to me.
Thanks Brian. That is good to know. A definite no for me. ;D
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 16, 2023, 08:03:26 AMThanks Brian. That is good to know. I definite no for me. ;D
There you go! ;D
Just listened to a Lhoyer duo while driving to the grocery and back! It's so charming. Lhoyer was most prolific from 1800-1820 and his music sounds pre-Beethoven, like a series of very short miniature Haydn quartets. There is nothing Spanish or Italian about them, except maybe the melodic cheer and formula driven style of Rossini.
The Brilliant box uses replicas of 1820 guitars but the difference is very small/subtle.
Quote from: Brian on March 16, 2023, 09:40:41 AMJust listened to a Lhoyer duo while driving to the grocery and back! It's so charming. Lhoyer was most prolific from 1800-1820 and his music sounds pre-Beethoven, like a series of very short miniature Haydn quartets. There is nothing Spanish or Italian about them, except maybe the melodic cheer and formula driven style of Rossini.
The Brilliant box uses replicas of 1820 guitars but the difference is very small/subtle.
Good stuff. Thank you for those comments.
I think "charming" is just about the last adjective I'd use to describe Henze's "The Royal Winter Music"! Yes, it's quite challenging to listen to...and to play. Julian Bream Commissioned it, requesting that Henze write a work with the scope of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" Sonata. It seems that Henze might have gone too far since Bream declared "Mad Lady Macbeth" to be unplayable at the time. Since then a few have conquered it, including David Tanenbaum. This is an excellent performance and recording.
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He re-recorded it years later:
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but I prefer the sound on the previous one. The more recent one is probably easier to find.
By the way, Julian Bream said, "I like to be charmed now and then, but not 24 hours a day." :) (That might be a slight paraphrase.)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 16, 2023, 03:17:28 PMI think "charming" is just about the last adjective I'd use to describe Henze's "The Royal Winter Music"! Yes, it's quite challenging to listen to...and to play. Julian Bream Commissioned it, requesting that Henze write a work with the scope of Beethoven's "Hammerklavier" Sonata. It seems that Henze might have gone too far since Bream declared "Mad Lady Macbeth" to be unplayable at the time. Since then a few have conquered it, including David Tanenbaum. This is an excellent performance and recording.
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He re-recorded it years later:
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but I prefer the sound on the previous one. The more recent one is probably easier to find.
Sampled the second Tanenbaum you mentioned. A lot more "approachable" than I was anticipating. :)
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 16, 2023, 03:36:28 PMSampled the second Tanenbaum you mentioned. A lot more "approachable" than I was anticipating. :)
Oh, sure, there are some beautiful passages, but it's tough for people who don't venture past the 19th century!
I'm going to take some time off from forums. I'd rather be practicing the guitar and piano (probably more piano since it doesn't irritate my left thumb arthritis), reading, etc. I just spend way too much time online.
I do hope my contributions have been helpful.
Best to you all,
John
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 16, 2023, 06:14:35 PMI'm going to take some time off from forums. I'd rather be practicing the guitar and piano (probably more piano since it doesn't irritate my left thumb arthritis), reading, etc. I just spend way too much time online.
I do hope my contributions have been helpful.
Best to you all,
John
They've been very enjoyable, at least. Do drop back in from time to time!
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 16, 2023, 06:14:35 PMI'm going to take some time off from forums. I'd rather be practicing the guitar and piano (probably more piano since it doesn't irritate my left thumb arthritis), reading, etc. I just spend way too much time online.
I do hope my contributions have been helpful.
Best to you all,
John
Thank you very much for your contributions and recommendations John. I appreciate them! Keep in touch and hope you will visit to say hello from time to time. :)
Quote from: Bachtoven on March 16, 2023, 06:14:35 PMI'm going to take some time off from forums. I'd rather be practicing the guitar and piano (probably more piano since it doesn't irritate my left thumb arthritis), reading, etc. I just spend way too much time online.
I do hope my contributions have been helpful.
Best to you all,
John
Your contributions to all threads will be missed.
I do admire your determination and resolve though.
Take care of that left thumb ;)
John Williams performing Guitar Concertos by Harvey & Gray....
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Harvey: Concerto Antico:
This is a truly wonderful work, in my opinion. It straddles two eras in guitar music. It is written in a musical language, format and structure that gives a nod back in time but in a very modern idiom. This modern take is very exciting and I have liked it since I first heard it. It has a wonderful tone and atmosphere to it. It is a wonderful mix. The third movement is gloriously, hauntingly atmospheric.
This is, for me, a very fine work.
Gray: Guitar Concerto:
The opening movement is somewhat wistful and whimsical but there is nothing light about it. What I particularly like about this movement is how at odds the orchestral accompaniment occasionally is with the guitar. This creates wonderful dissonance and for very atmospheric listening. The music is always well driven and exciting.
The slow movement is a wonderful contrast in terms of tempo and mood. It is very lyrical with lush, almost effusive orchestral accompaniment at times. It is aso, atmospheric [in a different way to the opening movement] and it has a wonderful sense of longing and poignancy.
The final movement opens in a gentle vein, somewhat similar to the second movement. However, things soon become boisterous as the orchestra becomes animated, excited and unrestrained. This is interspersed with a calm, thoughtful commentary from the guitar. I should point out that the title of the movement is "Jokes".
This is, for me, a very fine work.
^ I have the album somewhere in my house. I will find it and check it out!
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 22, 2023, 04:26:45 AM^ I have the album somewhere in my house. I will find it and check it out!
That is great! ;D
Happy hunting Manabu 8)
Granados: Danzas Espanolas - Kateřina Englichová (harp) and Lubomír Brabec (guitar). Fun arrangements.
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Une Guitare pour Jean Sébastien Bach played by Alirio Diaz
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This album features transcriptions for guitar from various works by JS Bach....
Chaconne from Partita No. 4 BWV 1004 arr. Segovia
Fugue from Sonata No. 1 BWV 1001 arr. Duarte
Bourée from Suite for Lute BWV 996 arr. Scheit
Gavotte from Cello Suite BWV 1012 arr. Segovia
Suite for Cello No. 3 BWV 1009 arr. Duarte
These are fine transcriptions [they should be, given the provenance of the transcribers] and they are well played by Diaz.
My "off the grid" experiment ended today--I'm haunted too much by "I wonder what I'm missing" thoughts, so here I am! Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts.
At nearly 80 minutes, this might be too much of a good thing, but there's some excellent music and jaw-dropping playing here. I bought the download version from Presto Classical.
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Welcome back! :)
I too am pleased that your absence was short lived.
Classical Cool - William Kanengiser. Jazzy side.
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 24, 2023, 12:42:01 PMMy "off the grid" experiment ended today--I'm haunted too much by "I wonder what I'm missing" thoughts, so here I am! Thank you everyone for the kind thoughts.
At nearly 80 minutes, this might be too much of a good thing, but there's some excellent music and jaw-dropping playing here. I bought the download version from Presto Classical.
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I am sampling this right now, and it is under consideration. :D
Inspired by Fergus' post above.
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 26, 2023, 04:38:44 AMI am sampling this right now, and it is under consideration. :D
The more I listen to it the less I like it! Domeniconi makes far too much use of open string arpeggio drones for my taste. I get that he's trying to imitate some traditional Turkish instruments/music, but to my ears it becomes monotonous after a while. Still, Kaya's playing is phenomenal. This is my favorite work by Domeniconi, his Chaconne. He took Bach's epic work, kept the same structure and note values (for the most part), but replaced all of the notes. Here's a video:
Dale Kavanagh has an excellent studio recording of it along with some other solo and duo works:
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I just watched this fascinating two hour documentary on Julian Bream. I didn't realize he was an Englishman. :)
This recording looks interesting. Anyone familiar with this recording?
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^Looks very interesting!
These are not hottest compositions, but the guy can play. Excellent execution with dexterity and versatile touch.
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Through my classical guitar explorations, I sometimes get drawn to offshoot string instrument rabbit holes (balalaika, cimbalom, mandolin, etc....etc). I wish there were individual dedicated threads for some of these "lesser known/popular" instruments.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 27, 2023, 05:01:13 AMThis recording looks interesting. Anyone familiar with this recording?
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I find the compositions just average.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 27, 2023, 07:26:23 AMThrough my classical guitar explorations, I sometimes get drawn to offshoot string instrument rabbit holes (balalaika, cimbalom, mandolin, etc....etc). I wish there were individual dedicated threads for some of these "lesser known/popular" instruments.
I love cimbalom!
The sound samples for this though...I find quite intriguing! :)
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 27, 2023, 02:28:02 PMThe sound samples for this though...I find quite intriguing! :)
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This is most likely going into the shopping cart. :)
Cross-posted from the purchases today thread:
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This is very well played and recorded. I may grow to like the Leisner at some point, but it didn't immediately grab me. At the moment, it seems to be available only from Native DSD, but it will eventually be available on streaming platforms. I opted for the DSD64 version. Here's a link with some samples:https://www.nativedsd.com/product/e183hr-steve-cowan-plays-weiss-ponce-leisner/
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First listen yesterday to this wonderful disc (performance and the two concerto themselves). Thoroughly enjoyed! :)
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Having additional listens to my recently arrived purchases, and I just got to say what tremendous enjoyment I am getting out of these. The performances, the music, just all outstanding. :)
Is there one disc that is my favourite right now? No, it is simply what I am currently listening to that takes top billing! 8)
These all comes as very strong recommendations from me, I guess, especially for those who are new or newish to classical guitar music.
One particular recording deserves a special mention for its outstanding, crystalline sound - The Mercury Living Presence Pepe Romero Flamenco! recording. Amazing sound, and just jaw dropping performances of infectious music!! :D
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I know a professional guitar player and educator, who was a student of Pepe Romero. He told me that Pepe always emphasized the importance of keeping ego out of performance.
Villadangos is a nice player. I think the album below is vg too. There is a different album with the same title, same artist, and from the same label, but with a colorful cover art. That's Vol. 2 and very nice, but I prefer the Vol. 1 below.
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Another album by Kaya. Very likable music while I want more fire and vibe in the performance.
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Replaying this yet once again, because it is such bloody fun! :) Particular standout tracks are Fiesta de Jerez and Garrotin.
Deserves a special mention for its outstanding, crystalline sound - The Mercury Living Presence Pepe Romero Flamenco! recording. Amazing sound, and just jaw dropping performances of infectious music!! :D
(https://d1iiivw74516uk.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwcmVzdG8tY292ZXItaW1hZ2VzIiwia2V5IjoiODA1MTg3NS4xLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6OTAwfSwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo2NX0sInRvRm9ybWF0IjoianBlZyJ9LCJ0aW1lc3RhbXAiOjE0MTU3OTEwMjd9)
Finally cracked open the tantalizing Panorama de la Guitare box set, and chose disc 6 as my first listen. Barbara Polášek on the guitar. Beautiful playing! :)
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 08, 2023, 01:22:21 PMEvery piece isn't wildly virtuoso in a show-off manner, but believe me, every piece is plenty hard to play! He has an all-baroque recording coming out on DG at the end of March. Should be a winner. By the way, I met him after a concert a few years ago--he's just as nice as he is talented.
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As you mentioned, officially released today.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on March 31, 2023, 05:37:38 AMAs you mentioned, officially released today.
Indeed, and it's fantastic! He's easily the most technically and musically gifted guitarist they have ever signed. Excellent sound, too.
Now listening to disc 2 from the box, mainly music from various Renaissance and Baroque composers. So lovely! :)
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I cannot stop myself, thus I am on to Disc 8 (my third disc from the box today). :)
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Nice record for spring, I think.
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An excellent live performance by Jorge Caballero playing his own arrangement.
Now listening to two discs of Studies for the guitar. Marvelous! I seem to be particular drawn to the E minor etudes. Sor's Etude in E minor, Op. 6, No. 11 made probably the greatest impression amongst the lot here! Both discs provide a wonderful array of etudes from the early 19th century to the late 20th century.
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Enjoyed the album in this past weekend.
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Another marvelous etudes CD from the Panorama set, Disc 1 - the Villa-Lobos 12 Etudes! Gosh
@Brian I am so loving this set! :)
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 03, 2023, 12:31:37 PMAnother marvelous etudes CD from the Panorama set, Disc 1 - the Villa-Lobos 12 Etudes! Gosh @Brian I am so loving this set! :)
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Nice recording!
^^ My first teacher studied with Santos!
This is very good, but the relentless barrage of notes/virtuosity is almost exhausting.
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Another superlative recording! Disc 17 of the "Panorama" box. :)
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Quote from: Bachtoven on March 08, 2023, 01:22:21 PMHe has an all-baroque recording coming out on DG at the end of March. Should be a winner. By the way, I met him after a concert a few years ago--he's just as nice as he is talented.
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I have streamed most of it twice since the beginning of the week. This is a stunning and engrossing album. Loved it.
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 05, 2023, 05:06:31 AMI have streamed most of it twice since the beginning of the week. This is a stunning and engrossing album. Loved it.
I'll have to sample it.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 05, 2023, 05:08:04 AMI'll have to sample it.
I'd recommend it Ray. Sharp clear sound to boot, really highlighting the quality of his playing.
I can't help but still be on the "composer centric" side of things (how I approach non-guitar classical music), when it comes to exploring guitar music, which seems more "performer centric". Anyone familiar with this set?
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 05, 2023, 06:27:08 AMI can't help but still be on the "composer centric" side of things (how I approach non-guitar classical music), when it comes to exploring guitar music, which seems more "performer centric". Anyone familiar with this set?
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Nice recording! I like the cover photo as well.
Two more outstanding treats from the 'Panorama' box set. Discs 5 and 20, featuring Turibio Santos
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Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 05, 2023, 06:27:08 AMI can't help but still be on the "composer centric" side of things (how I approach non-guitar classical music), when it comes to exploring guitar music, which seems more "performer centric". Anyone familiar with this set?
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I have streamed a few works off this one not too long ago as a possible alternative/complement to my Norbert Kraft/Villa Lobos CD. It ended up on the wishlist for future purchase.
This is excellent.
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Some very interesting works for 10-string guitar.
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Today, another two beauties from the Panorama box:
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I remember that Maria Luisa Anido one being especially excellent. I just listened to one from that box as well, Elizabethan Music, with lovely Dowland and some other things that are honestly not in my comfort zone (a little simple).
Quote from: Bachtoven on April 10, 2023, 05:27:48 PMSome very interesting works for 10-string guitar.
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Nice!
Disc 14 is another terrific guitar duo disc featuring Turibio Santos and Oscar Caceres. So, the Panorama box set has produced unanimously "winners" for me, but I do particularly enjoy the discs featuring Santos and/or Caceres, of which there are a great deal!
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After hearing Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonatina canonica, Op. 196 for guitar duo in the above recording, I was like WHOA....this is good. I immediately made a b-line to see if MC-T composed other guitar duos and came across these:
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Anyone familiar with these recordings?
I can't answer directly, but I do have this, and Brasil Guitar Duo were fairly good soloists
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Quote from: Brian on February 12, 2023, 04:53:26 PMJust listened to this:
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There is a joyous, charming selection of five Contradanzas from the 51 by Manuel Saumell. I wish someone would record the whole batch in a complete edition. It might be too much to listen to 51 of these super tuneful works in a row, but I want to find out!
(Also, Brouwer is one of the great living genius musicians so his recordings are essential as either composer or pianist - or in this case, both!)
Just listening to this disc........Great minds think alike, Brian! I was just thinking the same thing regarding the 51 contradanzas by Manuel Saumell and was on the lookout to see if all 51 have been recorded, but to no avail. :D
Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 12, 2023, 05:28:18 AMAfter hearing Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonatina canonica, Op. 196 for guitar duo in the above recording, I was like WHOA....this is good. I immediately made a b-line to see if MC-T composed other guitar duos and came across these:
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Anyone familiar with these recordings?
Yes, and they are wonderful!
This one is also very good...in fact I think I prefer it.
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Naxos is releasing this CD this month. Greeting Cards is a group of 52 pieces, but only 21 were for guitar.
The same guitarist has recorded three other Castelnouvo-Tedesco works for Naxos but they are download/streaming only.
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Quote from: Brahmsian on April 12, 2023, 05:28:18 AMAfter hearing Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonatina canonica, Op. 196 for guitar duo in the above recording, I was like WHOA....this is good. I immediately made a b-line to see if MC-T composed other guitar duos and came across these:
(https://d1iiivw74516uk.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwcmVzdG8tY292ZXItaW1hZ2VzIiwia2V5IjoiNzk3Njg5Ni4xLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJ3aWR0aCI6OTAwfSwianBlZyI6eyJxdWFsaXR5Ijo2NX0sInRvRm9ybWF0IjoianBlZyJ9LCJ0aW1lc3RhbXAiOjE0MDE5ODI1NTd9)
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Anyone familiar with these recordings?
Wow. I'd never heard of this...An interesting composition to say the least and an interesting person. Thanks.
Cross-Post:
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 22, 2023, 05:28:37 AMRobert Beaser - Guitar Concerto
This work has its moments after quite a tense, angry 1st movement. The third movement was quite attention-grabbing, Not sure this would be a work I would return to, though.
On the same CD, the solo guitar work Notes on a Southern Sky should appeal to the fans of the genre.
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It's strange for a concerto and solo guitar CD to give the conductor so much larger billing than the guitarist.
Cross-posted from the "Purchases Today" thread:
Quote from: ritter on April 22, 2023, 08:33:17 AMFound at FNAC in downtown Madrid this afternoon:
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Bussotti was the most outlandish of the Italian avant-garde of the 60s and 70s; actually, he was often really wacky (and his "visual" scores must have be nightmare for performers to decipher), but I've always had a soft spot for his music. I already know Rara (eco serologico) from a collection of modern guitar music played by Leo Brouwer on DG, but this is the first complete survey of Bussotti's guitar music in my collection (there was an earlier one from 2016 I was not aware of, played by Sergio Sorrentino on the Portuguese label Creative Source).
Enjoying the album. The performance is between good and fair, I think.
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Fun recording by the talented artists.
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Quote from: JBS on April 14, 2023, 06:41:24 PMNaxos is releasing this CD this month. Greeting Cards is a group of 52 pieces, but only 21 were for guitar.
The same guitarist has recorded three other Castelnouvo-Tedesco works for Naxos but they are download/streaming only.
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Hmm, may add this to the wishlist.
Listening again to this superb disc!
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Incredible playing and arrangements from Alan Mearns, who takes solo violin and cello works and not only adds the implied bass line, as is commonly done, but adds the appropriate inner voices as well, much as a period keyboardist would approach these pieces
Rick Beato drummed up some attention on his vid of the prelude from the 1st Cello suite
The famous solo violin Chaccone is also set like a keyboard player might
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on April 26, 2023, 07:04:37 AMListening again to this superb disc!
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Do you know this piece for guitar, mandolin and harp?
Quote from: BWV 1080 on April 26, 2023, 07:46:00 AMDo you know this piece for guitar, mandolin and harp?
No, I do not. I appreciate you bringing it to my attention!
Quote from: BWV 1080 on April 26, 2023, 07:42:52 AMIncredible playing and arrangements from Alan Mearns, who takes solo violin and cello works and not only adds the implied bass line, as is commonly done, but adds the appropriate inner voices as well, much as a period keyboardist would approach these pieces
Rick Beato drummed up some attention on his vid of the prelude from the 1st Cello suite
The famous solo violin Chaccone is also set like a keyboard player might
Alan's CD is amazing--it contains the two pieces from those videos, WTC Book 1 Prelude No.2, Violin Sonata No.3, Lute Suite No.1, and a choral prelude. Stunning from start to finish. It's also available on streaming platforms.
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Here's a video of him playing the Allegro from Violin Sonata No.3:
Well....aren't I a lucky fellow? :)
With my recent new found enjoyment and discovery of classical guitar music, I just found out that my city has a classical music society! The Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society.
And lo and behold, there is a guitar recital this Saturday featuring polish guitarist Anna Pietrzak.
I think I will attend. No details on the repertoire being played though that I could find.
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 02, 2023, 04:32:57 AMWell....aren't I a lucky fellow? :)
With my recent new found enjoyment and discovery of classical guitar music, I just found out that my city has a classical music society! The Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society.
And lo and behold, there is a guitar recital this Saturday featuring polish guitarist Anna Pietrzak.
I think I will attend. No details on the repertoire being played though that I could find.
Anna Pietrzak (https://annapietrzak.com/en/anna-pietrzak/)
Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society (https://www.winnipegclassicalguitarsociety.com/)
For Anna Pietrzak recital, it just indicates on her site she will be performing works from Assad, Bach, Barrios, Coste, Dyens and Tansman.
Looks like I missed two earlier concerts at the Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society by:
Jerome Ducharme
Bokyung Byun
Both of these guitarists have a Naxos release.
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Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 02, 2023, 04:42:00 AMFor Anna Pietrzak recital, it just indicates on her site she will be performing works from Assad, Bach, Barrios, Coste, Dyens and Tansman.
This sounds great! Fortuitous discovery. I tend to love Assad, Barrios, Coste, and Tansman, especially Barrios. If she is of the same caliber as the musicians in the Naxos series, that is a good sign.
Norbert Kraft and Bonnie Silver have really helped build an incredible classical guitar culture and infrastructure in Canada.
Quote from: Brian on May 02, 2023, 05:50:32 AMThis sounds great! Fortuitous discovery. I tend to love Assad, Barrios, Coste, and Tansman, especially Barrios. If she is of the same caliber as the musicians in the Naxos series, that is a good sign.
Norbert Kraft and Bonnie Silver have really helped build an incredible classical guitar culture and infrastructure in Canada.
Indeed Brian! As for the repertoire, I have heard some Barrios and of course Bach, but I don't think I have yet heard any guitar works of Assad, Coste or Tansman yet. And I have only heard the Three Saulades and Tango en Skai by Dyens thus far. So, it will be interesting to hear what I end up hearing! :)
Assad is a great player (one half of the Assad Brothers Duo) and a fine composer. This is one of his more popular pieces:
Here is Anna playing a work by Assad:
Alexander Tansman wrote a number of fine works, many for Segovia. I particularly like his Passacaglia:
and Variations on a Theme by Scriabin:
Enjoying the album.
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Matt Palmer is a top notch virtuoso and is also very expressive. There's some amazing playing on this CD. My favorite is "The Heaven's Hundred"--a chilling tribute to the protestors killed in Kiev, Ukraine in 2013-2014--even more relevant today. (As far as I know, it's not available on streaming platforms, or at least not on Qobuz.)
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Here's a video of Palmer playing the Heaven's piece.:
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 02, 2023, 04:32:57 AMWell....aren't I a lucky fellow? :)
With my recent new found enjoyment and discovery of classical guitar music, I just found out that my city has a classical music society! The Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society.
And lo and behold, there is a guitar recital this Saturday featuring polish guitarist Anna Pietrzak.
I think I will attend. No details on the repertoire being played though that I could find.
The
Anna Pietrzak recital was highly enjoyable! A few minor hiccups, but overall played marvelously, on a Thomas Humprey Memorial Model 1998 guitar.
The modern tipi conical shaped church provided wonderful acoustics. I'd say the audience was anywhere between 150-200.
Here was what she performed:
Bach - Prelude, Fugue and Allegro - BWV 998
Coste, Napoleon - Le Depart
Ponce - 24 Preludes (1 to 11) ed. Miguel Alcazar
Barrios - El Ultimo Tremolo
Barrios - La Catedral
Intermission
Tansman - Cavatina
Dyens - Three French Songs
Assad, Sergio - Seis Brevidades
I enjoyed all compositions, but the biggest highlight was the utterly beautiful Bach Fugue.
I do wish my "new found" enjoyment of classical guitar and my local classical guitar society would have been a little over a year sooner. ;D
As the society had a recital featuring Dale Kavanagh!
Saw this posted on another classical music forum. Is anyone else familiar with Caspar Joseph Mertz (1806-1856) guitar compositions?
I'm also unfamiliar with the performer, Graziano Salvoni
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I have a Naxos album of Mertz. I like a few compositions with nice arpeggios, but other pieces just sound average to me. I listened to them many years ago, and I may change my mind.
Here is Anna Pietrzak performing
Sergio Assad's 'Seis Brevidades', which was one of the compositions I heard at the recital.
Andrea Deici has recorded the complete solo guitar works of Henze and Takemitsu, both must own discs
Quote from: BWV 1080 on May 10, 2023, 04:31:55 PMAndrea Deici has recorded the complete solo guitar works of Henze and Takemitsu, both must own discs
Many thanks for posting about this guitarist, a name new to me. But if the choice of composers any indication, one well worth following. I am listening to the Henze recording right now.
Some nice Giuliani compositions.
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Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on May 17, 2023, 06:14:13 AMSome nice Giuliani compositions.
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Oh, yes, delighful music! There's also a first volume:
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From the same excellent guitarist, on the same excellent label, comes also this gem:
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Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2023, 09:02:21 AMOh, yes, delighful music! There's also a first volume:
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From the same excellent guitarist, on the same excellent label, comes also this gem:
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You have 23 pages of reading to do
Andrei. ;D
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 19, 2023, 09:03:25 AMYou have 23 pages of reading to do Andrei. ;D
Will do,
Ray, will do.
This box is a treasure trove:
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I had heard about Agustin Barrios-Mangore but never listened to his music by the time the former GMG member Spineur claimed he (Barrios, that is) was the greatest solo guitar composer ever. At first, I was skeptical: given Giuliani, Sor and Tarrega, that was a tall order. Then I started exploring his music and I concluded that Spineur was not far off the mark. Maybe not the greatest but certainly one of the greatest. Mesmerizing music indeed, and very good performance.
I also have the 5-disc series on Naxos featuring different guitarists but I haven't listened to it yet. Will do asap and report.
Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2023, 09:22:49 AMThis box is a treasure trove:
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I had heard about Agustin Barrios-Mangore but never listened to his music by the time the former GMG member Spineur claimed he (Barrios, that is) was the greatest solo guitar composer ever. At first, I was skeptical: given Giuliani, Sor and Tarrega, that was a tall order. Then I started exploring his music and I concluded that Spineur was not far off the mark. Maybe not the greatest but certainly one of the greatest. Mesmerizing music indeed, and very good performance.
I also have the 5-disc series on Naxos featuring different guitarists but I haven't listened to it yet. Will do asap and report.
I've enjoyed the little Barrios I've heard thus far, so I do plan on exploring his guitar music more!
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 19, 2023, 09:37:17 AMI've enjoyed the little Barrios I've heard thus far, so I do plan on exploring his guitar music more!
Start here:
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Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2023, 09:55:41 AMStart here:
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Thanks. So far I have only heard El Ultimo Tremolo and La Catedrale by Barrios.
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 19, 2023, 10:02:56 AMThanks. So far I have only heard El Ultimo Tremolo and La Catedrale by Barrios.
Did they wet your appetite or not?
Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2023, 10:04:56 AMDid they wet your appetite or not?
Oh yes, enjoyed them! I heard them through a guitar recital I attended recently! :) Featuring Polish guitarist Anna Pietrzak.
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 19, 2023, 10:08:04 AMOh yes, enjoyed them! I heard them through a guitar recital I attended recently! :) Featuring Polish guitarist Anna Pietrzak.
Excellent.
Barrios' music is very poetic, sort of a
Chopin of the guitar, not least for promoting the music of his native country and continent, such as
polca paraguayo and
vals criollo. A most interesting artist and person.
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Quote from: Florestan on May 19, 2023, 10:24:06 AMExcellent. Barrios' music is very poetic, sort of a Chopin of the guitar, not least for promoting the music of his native country and continent, such as polca paraguayo and vals criollo. A most interesting artist and person.
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Do you have any particular favourite Barrios compositions?
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 19, 2023, 10:35:01 AMDo you have any particular favourite Barrios compositions?
I haven't listened to all of them yet,
Ray, but of what I heard, I particularly liked
La Catedral,
Una limosna por el amor de Dios,
Arnonias de America,
Aire popular paraguayo and
Un sueño en la foresta. This is not to say that the other pieces were less beautiful --- actually, I have yet to hear a dull and uninspired
Barrios work.
I like Barrios' music and learned La Catedral, Las Abejas, and Preludio in c. Most of his music is quite difficult to play even though he was an experienced guitarist.
OK, here's one to AVOID! Her playing is adequate, but most of the pieces are trite and use every conceivable guitar cliché. The cover alone should be a warning! (The title refers to the all female composers.)
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Sunday morning with this charismatic music.
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Moran Wasser hasn't made a commercial recording yet, but he has several high quality YT videos. This one is especially mind-blowing! He's playing an 11-string guitar.
Just arrived on my doorstep, so I'm diving in to disc 3 and 4 of this set, which includes transcriptions by Tarrega on music by Chopin, Schumann, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlio, Grieg and Weyrauch on disc 3, while it includes the music of Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Handel, Bizet, Wagner, Boito, Meyerbeer, Mendelssohn, Henselt, Bolzoni, Gomez, Capua, Valverde, Tolsa, Iradier and Albeniz.
All performed by guitarist Giulio Tampalini on Brilliant Classics
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Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on May 23, 2023, 11:12:44 AMJust arrived on my doorstep, so I'm diving in to disc 3 and 4 of this set, which includes transcriptions by Tarrega on music by Chopin, Schumann, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlio, Grieg and Weyrauch on disc 3, while it includes the music of Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Handel, Bizet, Wagner, Boito, Meyerbeer, Mendelssohn, Henselt, Bolzoni, Gomez, Capua, Valverde, Tolsa, Iradier and Albeniz.
All performed by guitarist Giulio Tampalini on Brilliant Classics
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Wulfin Lieske has a superb CD featuring some Tárrega, he is also active in his Youtube channel's comment sections answering questions on these pieces if you had any.
This is a wonderful new release. (Qobuz 16/44.1.)
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This is one of my favorite classical guitar recordings. Ducharme plays each work with a lot of care, sensitivity and expressivity. I especially like the pieces by Rodrigo, Dunne and Hétu from this recording. Dunne's Appalachian Summer was composed specifically for this GFA competition, I find it an outstanding piece of music.
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Quote from: atardecer on August 15, 2023, 04:09:32 AMThis is one of my favorite classical guitar recordings. Ducharme plays each work with a lot of care, sensitivity and expressivity. I especially like the pieces by Rodrigo, Dunne and Hétu from this recording. Dunne's Appalachian Summer was composed specifically for this GFA competition, I find it an outstanding piece of music.
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Nice recording!
Some Villa-Lobos guitar music to kick off the day:
This:
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from this:
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(Cross-post from the WAYLTN thread)
Maiden-listen
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Lyrical, poetic, intimate music. Right up my alley.
My new favorite Bach album - Alan adds implied counterpoint to the Chaccone & prelude from the first Cello Suite, much as a keyboard player would.
an example of one of the Chaccone variations:
Quote from: Bachtoven on August 23, 2023, 12:24:13 PMDo you have the CD? It contains many more mind-blowing arrangements, including the Violin Sonata No.3. Streaming platforms also have the recording if you are so inclined.
Yes, and the BWV 996 is also great
Qobuz has this, and there is something on bandcamp too.
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Been re-listening to these last week. Wonderful music and music-making. My favorites are No. 5 and No. 6.
Wow--no posts since 8/28? It's a good thing I came back! ;)
This is an excellent new release, although the sound is too reverberant/distant for my taste.
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One of the best performers of Scarlatti on guitar i've encountered on youtube:
Cross-posted from the Listening thread:
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Wow, Meisinger's very personal approach really pays off here. The Tárrega "Capricho Árabe" sounds very convincingly Arabic, full of special effects that Meisinger exaggerates with good taste to enhance the North African feel. His Albéniz "Asturias" is also unique - a slow take (7:44) of a piece that many performers treat as a speed race to show off how fast they can handle its fearsome repeated notes. Meisinger digs especially deep in the final coda. For Carlo Domeniconi's now-classic Koyunbaba, the guitarist takes the composer's advice and improvises a four-minute prelude before reaching the published score.
One peculiar feature of the disc is very, very faint hiss, almost like tape hiss. (I listened in a quiet room on good headphones, over Qobuz, which inserts gaps between tracks; I doubt you'd hear this any other way.)
Bach - Double from Lute Suite, BWV 997 - Laurel Harned
Is anyone familiar with Paul Galbraith? He's coming to my city for a concert on Thursday.
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 21, 2024, 06:12:16 AMIs anyone familiar with Paul Galbraith? He's coming to my city for a concert on Thursday.
No idea of who he is...but it is good to "see" you!
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on January 21, 2024, 06:12:16 AMIs anyone familiar with Paul Galbraith? He's coming to my city for a concert on Thursday.
Wonderful and unique guitarist with 8-string guitar.