Fandango & Other Works

1. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629 Rondeau
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Carlos Bonell

2. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629 Dance Of The Fairies
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Carlos Bonell

3. The Fairy Queen, semi-opera, Z. 629 Chaconne
Composed by Henry Purcell
with Carlos Bonell

4. Partita for lute in C minor, BWV 997
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
with Carlos Bonell

5. Instrucción de Música Sobre la Guitarra Española, Book 1 Españoleta
Composed by Gaspar Sanz
with Carlos Bonell

6. Instrucción de Música Sobre la Guitarra Española, Book 1 Canarios
Composed by Gaspar Sanz
with Carlos Bonell

7. Maria, gavotte for guitar
Composed by Francisco Tarrega
with Carlos Bonell

8. Maria, gavotte for guitar
Composed by Francisco Tarrega
with Carlos Bonell

9. Capricho árabe, for guitar
Composed by Francisco Tarrega
with Carlos Bonell

10. Piece No 2 for guitar, "Guajira" or "Evocacion Cubana"
Composed by Emilio Pujol Vilarrubi
with Carlos Bonell

11. Tango for guitar
Composed by Emilio Pujol Vilarrubi
with Carlos Bonell

12. Pequeña sevillana, for guitar (Pequeñas piezas No. 3)
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
with Carlos Bonell

13. Ya se van los pastores, for guitar (Pequeñas piezas No. 1)
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
with Carlos Bonell

14. Fandango for guitar (Piezas españolas No. 1)
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
with Carlos Bonell

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Average customer rating: Excellent Introduction to Spanish Classical Guitar Music The guitar is an orchestra in miniature! GUITAR MAJESTY Sweet, sweet music, an essential addition to your collection A True Classic

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Tracks:

1. Albeniz: Asturias
2. Albeniz: Tango
3. Sanz: Canarios
4. Rodrigo: Fandango
5. Torroba: Nocturno
6. Segreras - El Colibri
7. Albeniz: Sonata in D
8. De Falla: The Corregidor's Dance
9. De Falla: Fisherman's Song
10. De Falla: The Miller's Dance
11. Torroba: Madronos
12. La Nit de Nadal
13. El Noy de la Mare
14. Granados: Ma Maja de Goya
15. Abeniz: Cordoba
16. Tarrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
17. Granados: Spanish Dance No. 5
18. El Testamen de Amelia
19. Villa-Lobos: Prelude No. 4 in E Minor
20. Albeniz: Sevilla
21. De Falla: Homanaje
22. Mudarra: Fantasia
23. Turina: Fandanguillo

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Introduction to Spanish Classical Guitar Music.......2005-09-18

As a sampler, this CD is an excellent introduction both to Spanish classical guitar music and to guitarist John Williams.
The music ranges from Renaissance composers (Sanz, Mudarra) and harmonized folk melodies to standard 20th Century works (Rodrigo, Torroba etc).

John Williams is excellent throughout. The CD is also cheap, and can be used either just for enjoyment, or further to explore other recordings by Williams, the classical guitar repertoire, or other classical guitarists.

As a marketing ploy, it is very effective.

For the collector or classical guitar enthusiast, the chief disadvantages of the CD are duplication of other recordings, and that the way at least some of the works on this CD are listed isn't helpful in telling the listener the set(s) to which these pieces belong and how to find them (e.g. "from ______, Op # "). The font listing the titles and track numbers is small and somewhat hard to read.

However, this CD should attract many listeners and enthusiasts both to the classical guitar, the repertoire, and guitarist John Williams - and I'm all for that.

Over 70 minutes playing time.

Recommended.

The guitar is an orchestra in miniature!.......2005-02-05

This admirable concept belongs to Hector Berlioz and it must not be a surprise the best guitarrists in the story have in common this trademark.

John Williams has always known the delicate equilibrium between the expresiveness and the glamouer. His impresive technique however is not exposed as his prima edonna. He goes directly to the soul of the composer, melts in his spirit and let the music sharp the qith eloquent conviction the composer's demanded atmosphere.

From Granados to Albeniz, from Rodrigo to Agustin Barrios - El indio Mangore -, from Moreno Torroba to Ponce , you will find the warmth, the passion and the Midas touch of this golden guitarrist.

GUITAR MAJESTY.......2004-12-21

John Williams is a true Guitar virtuoso. His repetoire is very extensive and I use his music in my office while I work at my daily office duties. This album is a must for all guitar enthusiasts old or young.

Sweet, sweet music, an essential addition to your collection.......2004-12-07

I originally bought this album three years ago, looking for a good introduction to Spanish guitar music. And this one fits that need perfectly. I still listen to and enjoy it today. I play this for guests at happy hour or dinner for a relaxed atmosphere. At Amazon's current price, this is a great value.

A True Classic.......2004-01-26

This album/cd is extraordinary. All the songs are gorgeous and exciting to listen to. John Williams' interpretation and technique are perfect. After 22 years of listening to it, I still enjoy and appreciate it more every time. I love giving it as a gift.

Average customer rating: Selection is not good Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies Saved My Sanity A Very Pleasant CD for Little Ones in the Car

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Tracks:

1. Orchestra Tune-Up
2. Bartered Bride Overture
3. Symphony 5, 1st Movement
4. The Four Seasons, Autumn, RV293, 1st Movement
5. Divertimento In F, K.138, 1st Movement
6. March Militaire
7. Symphony 5, 4th Movement
8. Annen Polka
9. Capriccio Espagnol, Alborada
10. Trish-Trash Polka
11. Concerto In C, RV537, 3rd Movement
12. Capriccio Espagnol, Fandango
13. The Four Seasons, Spring, RV269, 1st Movement
14. Serenade For Strings, Waltz
15. The Bartered Bride, Polka
16. Symphony 100, 'Military' 2nd Movement
17. Piano Sonata 15, Op.28, 4th Movement
18. Waltz In G Flat Op.70, No.1
19. Symphony 101, 'Clock' 2nd Movement
20. 6 Children Pieces, Op.72, 2nd Movement
21. Lullaby

Customer Reviews:

Selection is not good.......2006-07-27

This tape is short and the melodies are not engaging for kids. It was waste of money.

Baby Einstein: Traveling Melodies .......2006-02-23

Hello everyone,
This CD is great!
My son has ADD & when we are out & he gets Anxious I put this CD in his portibale CD player.
It seems to help him calm down & better cope with things.
I think that every parent should have this CD that has a special needs child.
Thanks so much for putting it online for people to buy.
Thanks Again,
A Greatfull Mom

Saved My Sanity.......2005-11-03

My husband and I are musicians so I inwardly groaned when we were given this CD as a gift--I'd rather play the originals rather than some synthesized kiddie version. However, on a recent road trip we got desperate when our colicky son would not stop screaming. We popped this in the CD player and it calmed him down immediately. I swear, it's like aural crack for babies. We now play it at bedtime to help calm him down and it still works. You may not love this CD, but your baby will.

A Very Pleasant CD for Little Ones in the Car.......2005-11-01

I picked this up for driving around music and was very pleasantly surprised. Quite enjoyable (and my son seems to like it too!) and perfect for exactly what it says--traveling around. Easy listening and could possibly make your child smarter, great!

Average customer rating: Look elsewhere Ladies and gents - the fantastic ZZ Top! "If it ain't broke....." ponete los blue jeans, agarra la cerveza y veni a bailar conmigo, nena...... I wish I could have gotten a good copy

Fandango! ZZ Top Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Southern Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Arena Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Dynasty | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tres Hombres Degüello ZZ Top's First Album Rio Grande Mud Tejas ASIN: B000CCD0HG Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Thunderbird
2. Jailhouse Rock
3. Backdoor Medley: Backdoor Love Affair/Mellow Down Easy/Backdoor Love Affair No.2/Long Distance Boogie
4. Nasty Dogs And Funky Kings
5. Blue Jean Blues
6. Balinese
7. Mexican Blackbird
8. Heard It On The X
9. Tush
10. Heard It On The X (Live)
11. Jailhouse Rock (Live)
12. Tush (Live)

Album Description

One of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll bands ever to strut the 50 States, these sharp-dressed Texas titans-Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard, and Dusty Hill-are a righteously hell rain' power trio boasting a 30-plus year hit-making legacy, both in the studio and at concert arenas. With their revved up blues 'n' boogie, they always make the most of their Texas birthright with with a distinctive sound that shakes up rock, blues, soul, garage-funk, Americana, and more. Nowhere is their force of nature musicianship better displayed than on these two album classics, revved up wtih red-hot bonus rarities. "You know what I'm talkin' about...an how how how how."

Customer Reviews:

Look elsewhere.......2007-06-18

ZZ Top's Fandango album is pretty bad and not worth owning at all, in my opinion. Read on to find out why:



First of all, the first side is probably the most *boring* side to a hard rock record from the 70's I've ever heard. Normally a band comes out strong with worthwhile material to kick things off, but apparently ZZ Top wanted to be different. The "half live"/"half studio" idea didn't work.



Their cover of "Jailhouse Rock" is not only inferior to the original, but inferior to every version of the song I know. It's WAY too short, and not interesting. From there, a 9-minute jam is up next. It starts off like it's going to be a pretty rockin' tune, but then it begins annoying me when it eventually turns into a giant rambling mess. It seriously sounds to me like the final 6 minutes of the jam consists of just one single drum beat pounding over and over, with the singer going back and forth between whispering and screaming. It's really boring. It's SUCH a carelessly created jam. Probably some of the worst live music I've ever had the displeasure of hearing.



Things pick up a bit for the second side (the studio portion of the album). "Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings" has a nice funky beat, which was ZZ Top's trademark back in the day. The guitar solo fails, and the vocals go by harmlessly, but with hardly *any* excitement whatsoever. Actually that's a huge problem I have with early ZZ Top- their music is loud, certainly rocks and all the members of the band are competent musicians, but many of their vocal melodies consist of singing along to an upbeat funky rocker, with really no creativity involved to make the vocals stand out. As a result, their vocals are usually weak and uninteresting.



"Blue Jean Blues" is easily the best song on the entire album. It's a slow, bluesy number with pretty good guitar playing. Really the band is just copying what Led Zeppelin and countless other rock bands did better, but for what it is, it's acceptable. "Balinese" unfortunately is NOT acceptable. It sounds like a really bad attempt for a commercial hit. It's probably not, but nothing can save it from being horrible.



"Mexican Blackbird" is only worthwhile for the neat southern accent from the lead singer. That alone makes the song stand out, but it can't escape the reality of being just an above-average rocker. "Heard It On the X" is perhaps the best song on Fandango. It rocks convincingly, not carelessly like the rest of the album. "Tush" finishes off the album. Everybody knows it. It's pretty good, but overplayed thanks to classic rock radio. That hurts it only slightly.



Overall, ZZ Top had some good songs, but the majority of their career was spent on creating and releasing one spotty album after another. The thing that bothers me is how most of their songs have guitar solos, and not a single one of them is interesting almost 100% of the time.



Luckily Fandango is barely 30 minutes long, but I should have watched Jeopardy instead.

Ladies and gents - the fantastic ZZ Top!.......2007-06-09

This is a great piece of American hard rock! The first side is a blistering segment of the band live with the trio covering a host of songs which come to a boil when they couple their own Backdoor Love Affair with other blues standards in a speaker-frying medley of ZZ insanity. The second half is studio and is excellent from start to finish, the closer being the widely reknowned Tush. Like Tres Hombres, there are a host of great songs that casuals fan won't know, such as Balinese, Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings, and the exquisite Blue Jean Blues. You really should own this cd.

"If it ain't broke.....".......2006-11-02

Although it's not Shakespeare.. It makes sence in terms of a plain and simple great rock n roll record. Ive always loved the random sequencing of live and studio tracks. If you like the early history of ZZ Top and visit Austin, well or Houston it makes one understand this band that much more.

The vibe of the live tracks is a little piece of history where at the time on 6th St in Austin, bands and guy's like Jimmy Vaughn, his little brother Stevie Ray, Johnny Winter, ( maybe even Bob Wills, if you were lucky..... actually, make that really, really lucky ) would just get up with they're friends and join in with. I do agree that adding extra live tracks would have been very sweet, though my money is on them appearing in an upcoming, spendy box-set. I won't assess the track list. Theres only 50 of 'em. I'll just say that this band really does/did embody the style of Texas just by the music alone. Smooth and laid-back, with a gold-tooth display to boot.

ponete los blue jeans, agarra la cerveza y veni a bailar conmigo, nena.............2006-09-26

hay veces que solamente queres escuchar musica, despejarte un poco, alejarte de convencionalismos y teorias, solo escuchar cliches viejos, repetidos, no importa....solo basta la actitud y la polenta...cuando necesites eso, refugiate en esta placa, despues contame!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish I could have gotten a good copy.......2006-07-27

I'm wondering if anyone else had this problem with their copy.
I have a 2 year old Panasonic CD/DVD 5 disc changer and it won't load this CD....and this is the second copy, the replacement for the 1st one that did the exact same thing. Well actually if finally loaded up after about 4 minutes of pushing every button on the remote, but it does this everytime. It'll play in my 10 year old Walkman style CD player just fine and in my computer but I couldn't get it to work on my main deck. That said, when I finally heard it, I thought it was an excellent mix of the CD. I can't stand the "remastered" versions with the phoney sounding echo and reverb added to "clear" the sound up. This isn't one of those. This is how it's meant to be heard.

Average customer rating: Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid Savall is the most wonderful spanish musician An Enchanting Disc What a gem!

Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vivaldi: La Viola da Gamba in Concerto Orient - Occident Boccherini: String Quintets; Minuet in A /Europa Galante * Biondi The Best of Boccherini Altre Follie, 1500-1750 ASIN: B000E42MPS Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Pastorale
2. Allegro Maestoso
3. Grave Assai - Fandango
4. Allegro Moderato
5. Minuetto Con Moto - Trio
6. Andante Amoroso
7. Finale: Allegro Vivo, Ma Non Tanto Presto
8. Allegro Giusto
9. Andante
10. Allegro Ma Non Presto
11. Le Campane Di L'Ave Maria
12. Il Tamburo Dei Soldati
13. Minuetto Dei Ciechi
14. Il Rosario
15. Passa Calle: Allegro Vivo
16. Il Tamburo
17. Ritirata

Customer Reviews:

Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid.......2007-07-22

Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid~ Claude Wassmer is an astounding recording under the direction of the amazing conductor Jordi Savall. The book-let is a true work of art and no expenses has been spared. The art work on the cover is truly splendid. The liners notes written by Jaume Tortella and Andres Ruiz de Tarazona are well-written and quite informative. This is a recording definitely not to be missed and Boccherini is truly a talented and amazing composer in his own right. 5 well deserved stars indeed.

Savall is the most wonderful spanish musician.......2007-03-02

And this is almost the best prove of it. Since he created his own record label, Alia Vox, he's been working hard, productive and making wonderful CDs with gorgeous booklets inside. Sadly I haven't seen him performing yet, which is one one my greatest desires for the moment.
Anyway, what matters here is that Savall gave us the most beatiful reading that I've ever heard of Boccherini's work, specially of La Musica Notturna di Madrid. Though the life of the composer was a bit storming along the years he created this music, almost the whole collection is joyful music that one can share with non-classical likers and, probably, one of the best ways to introduce children to Classic European Music.
The one and big tag is ENJOY IT!

An Enchanting Disc.......2006-09-01

I bought this disc on sight knowing that performances by Jordi Savall are superlative; I was not disappointed. Luigi Boccherini chose to live in Spain, in the area of Madrid following in the footsteps of Domenico Scarlatti. The period of the compositions recorded here come from 1780 to 1790 which was a turbulent time for Luigi Boccherini with the death of his wife (which left him alone with six small children) and the death of his patron in 1785, a place that was soon filled by Charles III. In 1787, the composer married again

The Quintet for Guitar that starts the disc includes Boccherini's famous Fandango as a third movement with a charming Pastorale and Allegro maestro making up the first two movements. The Symphony op. 37, in four movements, was composed shortly after Boccherini's second marriage and is in the key of D minor giving the music a stormy aspect. The symphony is much like those of Haydn but has an Italian perspective. The Symphony in A major (1782) is in three movements, lacking a minute, and is skillfully composed, reminding me of the Neapolitan symphonies of Alessandro Scarlatti etc. The Quintet (Night Music of the Streets of Madrid) from 1780 is an unusual composition recalling the gaiety and bustle of the capital of Spain. The quintet begins with the strings mimicking the sound of church bells followed by a series of dances until a local garrison sounds Retreat, marking the midnight curfew. Anyone who has seen the film Master and Commander will recognize the Passa calle movement from the film; it is beautifully played here, filled out by the full complement of strings.

The CD comes with a richly illustrated booklet that is very informative about Boccherini and the period in which he lived. The music is beautifully played and recorded by Alla Vox. This CD is a must for fans of Jordi Savall and Italian music.

What a gem!.......2006-04-07

I listen to this CD often and love it!! It's uplifting and refreshing. I highly recommend this CD for your collection of classical music and I plan on getting some more of Boccherini's works.

Average customer rating: I love these guys!!! Excellent album This is only a warning Recent Purchase that I'm Joyed to Find and Enjoy Simply Amazing

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Tracks:

1. Hoe-Down
2. Jumpin' At The Woodside
3. Nutcracker Suite, Waltz Of The Flowers
4. El Amor Brujo, Danza Del Juego De Amor
5. El amor brujo, Danza del juego del fuego (Para Ahuyentar Los Malos Espiritus)
6. Black Horse Troop
7. Capriol Suite, Pieds-en-l'air
8. Capriol Suite, Mattachins
9. Traditional: Shenandoah
10. Simple Gifts
11. Corral Nocturne
12. Introduction & Fandango, Introduction
13. Introduction & Fandango, Fandango
14. My Lord Of Oxenfordes Maske
15. Canzon Per Sonar Primi Toni
16. Dance Suite, Gavottes 1,2,3 & 6
17. Dance Suite, Volte II
18. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, III: Allegro
19. La SoirDans Grenade (Evening In Granada)
20. Main Street Electrical Parade (Baroque Hoedown) Disneyland in the Style of Vivaldi

Customer Reviews:

I love these guys!!!.......2007-01-02

At first I did not know anything about LAGQ. I was taking an intro to guitar class on the campus of USC. One of my assignments was to attend two guitar performances happening on campus and write about each. I was so fortunate to have picked LAGQ. I fell in love with their music and their humor. I was amazed by the variety of sounds coming out of the guitars. Although guitar playing is a hobby for me... these guys inspire me to study the guitar more seriously. This is the first album of theirs I bought. Their rendition of Shenandoah is the best. It is so beautiful I fall asleep to it. Simple Gifts is the most lovely version too. Jumpin' at the Woodside is another favorite... it jazzy bounce makes it a popular choice for background music to any situation. The Main Street Electrical Parade never fails to delight me and surprise my friends when I play it. These guys are silly...but in a good way. Its 2007 now and I still go back to the songs on this album. Great variety. This is a good starter to a LAGQ collection. Go see them live if you can!!!

Excellent album.......2004-11-23

Recently I learned about LAGQ and bought this album. I have been impressed by the arrangements and interpretation, the texture, innovative touches and originality. It is a treat!

This is only a warning.......2004-09-19

The LAGQ are fine players, and the music here is first rate as a summary of what they do, or for any purpose. HOWEVER, the transfer to CD on my disc was very poorly chosen, so that the top octave and a half was mostly missing (worse on some pieces than others, though). This takes the snap! out of guitar strings and notably attenuates your ability to tell what the 4 are doing with guitar timbre and the like. So, if you have wide-range audio gear, you might want to look elsewhere for an introduction to these players.

Recent Purchase that I'm Joyed to Find and Enjoy.......2001-01-27

Not until recently did I know about this guitar four. Hearing a number of their songs on internet classical radio, I decided I'd try this one.

What a great surprise --- their arrangements of Copeland to Sousa to Praetorius are excellent and in taste. I'll be venturing into their other works.

Simply Amazing.......2000-06-12

LAGQ is wonderful and this CD is a great compilation of some of their best work to date. Extremely versatile musicians, they perform swing music, Sousa march music, a Main Street Electrical Parade tune from Disneyland, as well as music by Copland and Praetorius. It's amazing how they are able to produce the sounds they do. A great compilation and one that would nicely add to your LAGQ collection or a great CD to start that collection!

Average customer rating: Not ultimate- but wonderful, none-the-less Very Nice Bream Collection Not what I thought! Ultimately Satisfying Spectacular

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Tracks:

1. I: Allegretto
2. Capricho Arabe
3. A Fancy
4. Etude No. 5 In C
5. I. Allegretto
6. I. Allegretto
7. I. Allegro
8. The Wood So Wild
9. Adante; Molto Adagio; Adante
10. Fandango
11. Segovia, Op. 29
12. Fantasia XXII
13. II. Andante
14. Preludio
15. II. Andantino Grazioso
16. Fantasia
17. Bourree
18. Gigue
19. Polonaise, Op.2, No.2
20. Canario

Customer Reviews:

Not ultimate- but wonderful, none-the-less.......2007-04-14

As good a guitarist as Julian Bream is, one must begin by acknowledging that the title of this 2-CD set containing 32 admittedly seminal pieces written for hand-played strings ( primarily, the lute) is a tad hyperbolistic. An "Ultimate" collection of anything would have to be more complete, by definition, than any two CDs can be and, again, it almost goes without saying that no two people are apt to be in total agreement about what should or should not have been included in any such collection. All caveats considered and aside, this is, indeed, a thoughtfully selected and masterfully performed collection of what is, unarguably, some of the very best classical pieces ever written for the lute. Bream plays some of them on the guitar and others on a renaissance lute - the latter giving a somewhat truer indication of the stylings and musical nuances intended by the various composers. But, even the pieces he plays on the guitar - an instrument that, in it's current form, did not exist when many of the pieces were originally composed - are sensitive and lyrical interpretations that sound as if they MIGHT have been composed for the guitar.

Without spending space here reiterating the specific pieces, their titles and lengths, I will simply list the composers whose works Bream presents so nicely in this collection. They span a range of about five centuries beginning in the time of England's Elizabeth I and spanning the years through to the 20th Century's premier Spanish and Brazilian classical guitar composers. The list reads like a `Whose Who" of classical plucked-string instrument music and of composers whose keyboard compositions work particularly well on the strings of a lute or guitar, and includes;
- John Dowland
- Francis Cutting
- Antonio Vivaldi
- Gaspar Sanz (*)
- Mateo Albeniz (*)
- Manuel de Falla
- Enrique Granados (*)
- Hector Villa-Lobos, and
- Joaquin Rodrigo
(*) = Pieces originally written for keyboard play.

Every classical guitarist has his own recognizable style and approach to the instrument and the material. An experience listener would not confuse Bream's work with that of Andres Segovia, for example: but it is not that one is better than the other. Each, in his own distinctive way, is simply superb. Though the Spanish influence is clearly audible with both musicians, Bream's stylings have a more contemporary lilt and inflection than do those of Segovia; he makes each piece his own. One suspects that each time he plays a piece it comes out differently according to the moment, his mood, the instrument and God knows what else. Segovia, on the other hand, was well known for his constancy once he had found a version of each piece that fully suited his own ear and temperament.
While I am admittedly a Segovia fan, I find Bream's renditions to be noticeably fresher and each infused with an aura of presence in the here-and-now which I find especially enjoyable.

The collection is neither complete not `ultimate', but it is VERY good and well worth having in any collection of classical guitar music. In fact, for audiophiles not familiar with this genre, it is a fair place to begin to develop an ear for and a listener's knowledge of and experience with the classical guitar.

Very Nice Bream Collection.......2005-03-03

I have volumes one and two, but I prefer volume two because it contains later recordings, which are of a better sound quality than the tin-can reverb that predominates in volume one. I really like the inclusion of about a half dozen lute pieces in addition to the guitar. I wasn't a lute fan before, but after hearing Bream playing lute on this CD, I am a convert. Ditto with what one reviewer said about Sor's Andantino Grazioso--purely delightful.

Overall, this CD consists of a good variety of masterfully played music. I only wish most of Bream's recordings were recorded using later technology, which would make his playing shine even more.

Not what I thought!.......2004-11-08

Well, a bit of a "anti-climax"! I was expecting something totally different. Not at all the kind of guitar music I like but will make out a great unexpected gift (hopefully). The delivery time from order to delivery was excellant, 19days - internationally!

Ultimately Satisfying.......2004-02-03

A wonderful companion to the first set, this edition includes 20 beautifully recorded pieces by one of the master guitarists of the twentieth century. And Bream is at his best in these recordings, showing off his amazing technique, as well as his almost daunting emotional power. An amazing gift to guitarists and music lovers.

Spectacular.......2002-02-11

The brilliance of Breams guitar/lute shines through. If you love any of his work you will love this, I can never get tired of his work.Especially this one. Antantino grazioso is absolutely amazing.

Average customer rating: barefoot kicker Vivid & stylish performances Joyous

Boccherini: Quintets For Guitar And Strings Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Boccherini | Boccherini, Luigi | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Best of Boccherini Giuliani: Complete Guitar Concertos Boccherini: String Quintets; Minuet in A /Europa Galante * Biondi Boccherini: Fandango, Sinfonie & La Musica Notturna di Madrid Boccherini: Guitar Quintets ASIN: B00000417Y Release Date: 1994-01-18

Tracks:

1. No. 1 In D Minor, G. 445: 1. Allegro moderato
2. No. 1 In D Minor, G. 445: 2. Cantabile
3. No. 1 In D Minor, G. 445: 3. Minuetto
4. No. 1 In D Minor, G. 445: 4. Finale (Allegro assai)
5. No. 3 In B Flat, G. 447: 1. Allegro moderato
6. No. 3 In B Flat, G. 447: 2. Tempo di minuetto
7. No. 3 In B Flat, G. 447: 3. Adagio
8. No. 3 In B Flat, G. 447: 4. Allegro
9. No. 5 In D, G. 449: 1. Andantino pausato
10. No. 5 In D, G. 449: 2. Minuetto
11. No. 5 In D, G. 449: 3. Allegro giusto
12. No. 5 In D, G. 449: 4. Andantino pausato con variazioni - Allegro giusto
13. No. 7 In E Minor, G. 451: 1. Allegro moderato
14. No. 7 In E Minor, G. 451: 2. Adagio
15. No. 7 In E Minor, G. 451: 3. Minuetto
16. No. 7 In E Minor, G. 451: 4. Allegretto

Tracks:

1. No. 2 In E, G. 446: 1. Maestoso assai
2. No. 2 In E, G. 446: 2. Adagio - Allegretto
3. No. 2 In E, G. 446: 3. Polacca (Tempo di minuetto)
4. No. 4 In D, G. 448 (Fandango): 1. Pastorale
5. No. 4 In D, G. 448 (Fandango): 2. Allegro maestoso
6. No. 4 In D, G. 448 (Fandango): 3. Grave assai - Fandango
7. No. 6 In G, G. 450: 1. Allegro con vivacit
8. No. 6 In G, G. 450: 2. Andantino lento
9. No. 6 In G, G. 450: 3. Tempo di minuetto
10. No. 6 In G, G. 450: 4. Allegretto
11. No. 9 In C, G. 453 (La Ritirata di Madrid): 1. Alegro maestoso assai
12. No. 9 In C, G. 453 (La Ritirata di Madrid): 2. Andantino
13. No. 9 In C, G. 453 (La Ritirata di Madrid): 3. Allegretto
14. No. 9 In C, G. 453 (La Ritirata di Madrid): 4. La Ritirata di Madrid

Customer Reviews:

barefoot kicker.......2007-01-10

Boccherini's Quintets for Guitar and Strings do not highlight the guitar as solo instrument in the way that better-known Baroque concerti frame and focus upon their respective solo instruments. Rather, the instrument insinuates itself into a company of strings and plays along with them, sometimes providing a steady background and occasionally emerging as a conventional soloist.

Like a soccer player who becomes an NFL kicker, this unexpected entree of the guitar into an unfamiliar environment displays pleasing crossover skills and unanticipated potentialities.

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble gives a truly splendid performance. Boccherini writes for a vivacious violin, and he certainly finds his desideratum among this ensemble. Indeed, the violin is arguably more prominent in this music than the guitar.

One does not finish a careful hearing of this performance astonished by Pepe Romero's technical virtuosity. Boccherini does not set this artist up for such an outcome. Rather, one concludes with admiration and gratitude for Romero's ability to sublimate certain soloist prerogatives and integrate himself fully into this string-ish company, where he plays with evident cameraderie.

The quality of the sounds produced by the Philips engineers is stunning, a word one strives not to use loosely.

¡Viva Romero and his tribe!

Field goals and extra points, after all, win football games.

Vivid & stylish performances.......2006-10-26

Pepe Romero teams up with members from the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra. Though originally released in the late 1970's, this is still the best recording of the guitar quintets of Luigi Boccherini. The playing is first rate, and the balance between guitar and strings is just right. (In most such recordings the guitar is either inaudible or unnaturally bloated.) Personally I'm not fond of all Boccherini's guitar quintets--one critic grumped that they're more fun to play than to hear. But No. 4 with its famous "Fandango" and No. 9 "La Ritirata di Madrid" are delightful.

Joyous.......2005-12-06

A joyous celebration. That's the best way I can describe his music. It transport me to the past where I can wander around with grand ladies and gentlemen of the court, or go sailing off into the mist.

Average customer rating: "Lovely melodies spill forth unhindered"

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Tracks:

1. Qt VI. in G, G.450: Allegro Con Vivacita
2. Qt VI. in G, G.450: Andantino Lento
3. Qt VI. in G, G.450: Tempo Di Minuetto (Trio/Minuetto Da Capo)
4. Qt VI. in G, G.450: Allegretto
5. Qt V. in D, G.449: Andantino Pausato
6. Qt V. in D, G.449: Minuetto/Allegro (Trio/Minuetto Da Capo)
7. Qt V. in D, G.449: Allegro Giusto
8. Qt V. in D, G.449: Andantino Pausato Con Var - Allegro Giusto
9. Qt IV. in D, G.448 'Fandango': Pastorale
10. Qt IV. in D, G.448 'Fandango': Allegro Maestoso
11. Qt IV. in D, G.448 'Fandango': Grave Assai - Fandango

Customer Reviews:

"Lovely melodies spill forth unhindered".......2006-04-10

Luigi Boccherini (1743 - 1805): Guitar Quintets Vol. 1 (G. 450; G. 449; G. 448 "Fandango"). Performed by Richard Savino, guitar, and the Artaria Quartet (Elizabeth Blumenstock, Katherine Kyme, Anthony Martin and Elisabeth Le Guin).
Recorded in October, 1989, by Skywalker Sound, Nicasio, California.
Harmonia Mundi. Originally released as HMU 907026. Re-released in 2001 in the Classical Express series as HCX 3957026. Total time: 56'54".

Luigi Boccherini was, in fact, a cellist, and is today perhaps best remembered for his cello concertos, which, in his day, were considered to be on a par with Haydn. Boccherini was a major figure in the European music scene at the end of the 18th century, and that despite the fact that he spent a great part of his life in provincial Spain, away from the great cultural centers of Europe. His large musical output was by no means limited to cello concertos; he produced symphonies and a great deal of chamber music, especially quartets and quintets. A number of these he re-worked towards the end of his life, adding a guitar and thus giving the pieces a peculiarly Spanish flavor. Elisabeth Le Guin and Richard Savino describe the resulting sound in the CD booklet, and their description is so accurate that I would like to quote it here: "Boccherini creates a handsome blend, using the guitar variously as a sonic underlay, rather like continuo, and as a sweet-voiced soloist. What is most endearing, as always in Boccherini, is his artlessness. Lovely melodies spill forth unhindered ..."

The performance on this CD is as accurate and as charming as the verbal description quoted above. There is no competition here between soloist and string quartet, but rather a delightful harmony that makes for relaxing listening where one can allow oneself the luxury of following now one instrument, then another, the guitar being all the while present but never dominant. This is made a further pleasure by the pleasant acoustics and the wonderful engineering. Full marks! After hearing this, I soon went on to buy the other two discs in this series, both equally enjoyable.

Average customer rating: Forgotten Gems Brought to Light! Excellent addition Relaxation music with a kick pure pleasure "Fandango" has a spanish flair and played with such novice.

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Tracks:

1. Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: I. Allegro moderato
2. Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: II. Adagio
3. Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: III. Rondeau
4. String Quintet In E, Op. 13 No. 5: Minuet
5. Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: I. Pastorale
6. Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: II. Allegro maestoso
7. Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: III. Grave assai - Fandango
8. String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
9. String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: II. Adagio
10. String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: III. Minuetto In Rondeau
11. Cello Concerto In B Flat: I. Allegro moderato
12. Cello Concerto In B Flat: II. Andantino grazioso
13. Cello Concerto In B Flat: III. Rondo (Allegro)

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: I. Allegro con molto
2. Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: II. Andantino amoroso
3. Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: III. Tempo di minue
4. Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: IV. Presto ma non tanto
5. Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': I. Allegro maestoso assai
6. Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': II. Andantino
7. Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': III. Allegretto
8. Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': IV. 'La Ritirata di Madrid'
9. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: I. Allegro con spirito
10. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: II. Adagio non tanto
11. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: III. Minuetto
12. Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: IV. Prestissimo

Customer Reviews:

Forgotten Gems Brought to Light!.......2006-08-31

This was among my very first Boccherini albums (I own 34) and I consider it an absolutely essential collection of his music.

CONS: I wish the Quintet in E were presented in its entirity as this album presents it alone and thus out of its immediate context. Also, the playing on the Guitar Quintet #4 is a bit anemic, especially in the Fandango which sounds much better when played with force and zest(I strongly recommentd the version by Europa Galant) though Boccherini's beauty shines through. Finally, the Flute Concerto is not by Boccherini at all, but by Franz Pokorny.

PROS: Out of the four versions of the Cello Concerto in B flat that I own, this is BY FAR the most beautifully realized version. Its playing is so strong and full of life that I am continually amazed each time I hear it. Its Andantino Grazioso is one of the most beautiful pieces of music that you will ever hear. Boccherini has here reached the sublime. Also, this is the original version of this concerto as written by Boccherini, not the fake Greutzmacher hackjob that appears on some albums.
The String Quartet in D opens with an invigorating Allegro Vivace that is played with such excitement and warmth it will make you immagine you are running through a field of tall grass in the summertime.
The Allegro of the Symphony No. 3 stands up to any of Hayden or Mozart's symphonies. Its brief violin solo is gorgeous!
Finally, the Guitar Quintet #9 is at the same time full of kinetic brilliance and fragile tenderness.

The songs on this album are all gorgeous creations that deserve so much more of the spotlight than they currently have. In all, this is a GREAT introduction to the music of one of history's most beautiful (though forgotten) composers. I warmly recommend this to you.

Excellent addition .......2006-06-17

for any classical music collection.
I listen to this at work in my office. Relaxing and stimulating at the same time.

Relaxation music with a kick.......2006-03-24

I love his music. This CD just confirms that. Very good background music to relax by. Some of the selections have a little spice to them. It's that Spanish flair coming out I guess. Could listen to it everyday.

pure pleasure.......2004-05-30

wonderful recording...a perennial favorite perfect for a relaxing summer evening.

"Fandango" has a spanish flair and played with such novice........1999-04-14

Boccherini- The first classical masterpiece which comes to our mind is his "Minuet". Bochherini has composed over 100 string quintets especially when he was in Spain. No wonder the third movement-Grave assai-in the Guitar Quintet No.4 in D (Fandango)composition has such added spanish tinge to it. Pepe Romero on the guitar accompanied by the Academy of St.Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble has captured the essence of the music with great brilliance. This Phillips recording would be a worthy addition to your classical collection.

Average customer rating: Editorial Review Fandango Night is Fantastic Beautiful music. Gypsy and mid-eastern influences. I come back to this album over and over again. 5 STARS! Toe tapping of a good time

Fandango Nights Willie & Lobo Manufacturer: Mesa / Bluemoon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gypsy Boogaloo Zambra Between the Waters Wild Heart Mañana ASIN: B0000034B6 Release Date: 1994-07-05

Tracks:

1. Fandango Nights
2. Sweet Meandering
3. Om Khalsoum
4. Bahia De Banderas
5. Andale
6. Prelude To Pablo
7. Pablo
8. Rockin Gypsies
9. Plight Of The Whale
10. Lorena Triste
11. A Dozen Camels
12. Black Fire
13. Midnight Dream
14. Royal Reel

Customer Reviews:

Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"The oft heard complaint that there's no originality in today's instrumental music gets a hearty challenge from violinist Willie Royal and acoustic guitarist Wolfgang Fink, collectively known to the world beat audience as Willie and Lobo. The duo base their hypnotic, Corona sipping, Puerto Vallarta bar based sound on various rhythmic elements, including ideas from traditional flamenco, and even classical improvisations. Their sophomore effort, Fandango Nights picks up where their debut left off, with Royal taking his strings to new romantic and percussive heights as Fink lays a Strunz & Farah like groove. The spiciest cuts offer rollicking swings and hints of rock and jazz (check out co-producer Rick Braun's trumpet on the title track). There's even a fascinating take on an Irish jig. But on the downside there seems to be too much jaunty experimentation ('Sweet Meanderings' is right) and attempts to be compositionally meaningful (read: dry balladry). With mostly sparse production, 14 cuts seems to be pushing it. Fuller and tighter might take this phenomenally unique pair to even greater heights. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide"

Fandango Night is Fantastic.......2006-02-18

I recently purchased my third copy of the CD. My kids keep stealing my copies. This instrumental album is pure joy. Willie and Lobo capure the feeling of far off places and on a long trip this CD is an essential. I have all of their CDs, but this one is their best. Enjoy.

Beautiful music. Gypsy and mid-eastern influences........2004-01-01

Lively, non-conventional, and very pleasant music. Expect to be positively surprised.

The style seems to be a combination of gypsy, flamenco, Arabic tunes and fast-paced rhythms, blended to form something quite distinctive.

Each piece has an interesting name.

There is a piece called "plight of the whales", sad and majestic; close your eyes when you listen to this, and you will see our mammalian cousins, sad and stately, forgiving us as they perish.

Another piece is called "A dozen camels", in honor of the price that a desert-dweller has to pay his loved one's family, to win a bride. Close your eyes, and you'll imagine the camels, one after the other, moving with their regal gait down the sand, and our man, spent with his efforts to earn the money for the beasts, but content with the thought of winning his woman.

There's also a piece called Umm Koulsoum, who I hear was a great Egyptian singer. I closed my eyes but couldn't see anything, maybe because I don't know anything about her :-) so I just closed my eyes and listened to the lovely music!

I come back to this album over and over again. 5 STARS!.......2003-11-22

I first heard this album almost 5 yrs ago, I think, and it still stays with me. Anytime I want music, but don't know what I want to listen to, (too many choices hahaha!) THIS is the album I always reach for. Just sit back and it will take you to sensual sunny, summertime zones you won't want to come back from.
One song sounds like you have been plopped down in ancient Morocco, another will have you toe-tapping all over the house. Each one has a flavor that brings me wonderful unique images.

When the album ends, I always catch myself wishing there was more, and I usually end up playing it over again!

I hope to be able to see them live someday. I have given this album as a gift already twice, and to ppl that are music-finicky. They both loved it.
You won't be disappointed.

Toe tapping of a good time.......2002-06-10

I play this CD every morning. It'll make you salsa around in your own room! Great CD, perfect for a dinner party!

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