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Isaac Albeniz, English Anonymous, Italian Anonymous, Salvatore Cardillo, Carlo Domeniconi, Philip Houghton, Erik Satie, Francisco Tarrega, Mikis Theodorakis, John Williams - The Guitarist

Isaac Albeniz, English Anonymous, Italian Anonymous, Salvatore Cardillo, Carlo Domeniconi, Philip Houghton, Erik Satie, Francisco Tarrega, Mikis Theodorakis, John Williams - The Guitarist

Band: Isaac Albeniz, English Anonymous, Italian Anonymous, Salvatore Cardillo, Carlo Domeniconi, Philip Houghton, Erik Satie, Francisco Tarrega, Mikis Theodorakis, John Williams Title: The Guitarist Rating: Release Date: 30 September, 2003 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Epitafios 3 2: Epitafios 4 3: Epitafios 5 4: Koyunbaba Part 1 5: Koyunbaba Part 2 6: Koyunbaba Part 3 7: Koyunbaba Part 4 8: Gymnopedie 9: 'Lamento Di Tristan' 10: 'Ductia' 11: 'Saltarello' 12: Aeolian Suite For Guitar: Aeolian Chant 13: Aeolian Suite For Guitar: Double Dance 14: Aeolian Suite For Guitar: Ballad 15: Aeolian Suite For Guitar: Toccato 16: Stele: Stele 17: Stele: Dervish 18: Stele: Bronze Apollo 19: Stele: Web 20: Gnossienne No 1 21: Gnossienne No 2 22: Recuerdos De La Alhambra 23: Mallorca(Barcarola), Op. 202 24: Catari, Catari

Customer Reviews Simply incredible It's a great selection of pieces, and Williams delivers immaculate, incisive and definitive renditions of every single one. This is an AMAZING cd from the master. His control of tone and dynamics, especially on Koyunbaba, Stele (with their multiple parts and layered voicings), and Ductia (with it's combination of plucked notes and harmonics) is breathtaking. His Smallman guitar produces every sound from the delicate Gnossienne of Satie to the vigorous rhythms of the Saltarello with a warmth and fullness not often heard. From a guitarist who consistantly releases the definitive versions of everything from Bach to Barrios, this recording is a standout among standouts and a must-have for anyone interested in classical guitar and it's place in serious world music. Williams guitar He loved the album and has downloaded it to his Ipod. I gave this album to my husband for Christmas because he loves Spanish guitar. The music is wonderful and John Williams plays beautifully. . Williams Truly Inspires. The moods he portrays through his guitar leave me daydreaming as he plays. Out of my 11 John Williams CDs, this is probably my favorite. Although many styles and periods are represented (giving the listener a wonderful array of Williams' abilities), tracks 4-7 are so intense and well-done they inspire and provoke new ideas and concepts I've never imagined. I believe this album is his best work. . You can see a complete list of all Isaac Albeniz, English Anonymous, Italian Anonymous, Salvatore Cardillo, Carlo Domeniconi, Philip Houghton, Erik Satie, Francisco Tarrega, Mikis Theodorakis, John Williams discography, or go back to the Isaac Albeniz, English Anonymous, Italian Anonymous, Salvatore Cardillo, Carlo Domeniconi, Philip Houghton, Erik Satie, Francisco Tarrega, Mikis Theodorakis, John Williams tabs