Concertos for Guitar

On this CD:

1. Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar & orchestra
Composed by Joaquin Rodrigo
Performed by Michael Troster
Conducted by Janusz Przybylsky

2. Concierto de Castilla
Composed by Federico Moreno Torroba
Performed by Michael Troster
Conducted by Janusz Przybylsky

3. Serenade, for guitar & chamber orchestra, Op 118
Composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Performed by Michael Troster
Conducted by Janusz Przybylsky

Concertos for Guitar, Music, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Federico Moreno Torroba, Joaquin Rodrigo, Janusz Przybylsky, Michael Troster, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Concerto, Guitar Concerto

A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day
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A Beautiful Wedding

Wonderful!

Good CD for Wedding

A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers

great choice!

A Day to Remember - Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day
O'Neill Brothers
Manufacturer: O'Neill Brothers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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A Day to Remember vol II

Classical Wedding

25 Wedding Favorites

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ASIN: B000066RG3
Release Date: 2002-04-25

Tracks:

Falling in Love - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
Wachet Auf - J.S. Bach
Air on a G String - J.S. Bach
Air (from Water Music) - Handel
Reminiscent Joy - Tim and Ryan O'Neill
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach
The Wedding Song (There is Love) - Stookey
Ave Maria - Schubert
I Will Be Here - Steven Curtis Chapman
The Gift of Love (Water is Wide melody)
Spring (from The Four Seasons) - Vivaldi
Ode to Joy - Beethoven
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
The Way You Look Tonight - Kern
Forever in Love - Kenny G

Album Description

After performing at more than 200 weddings, Tim and Ryan O'Neill recorded this beautiful CD of favorite wedding songs. It features a full hour of instrumental piano, string quartet, flute, and guitar music that can be played at your ceremony or reception.

It also gives suggestions for music at your wedding, including a special bridal website!
*Over 1,000 song titles listed
*Listen to samples of songs
*More ideas for each part of your ceremony, reception, and dance

Customer Reviews:

A Beautiful Wedding.......2007-07-10

This CD made all the difference in our wedding celebration. The songs were simply beautiful. The CD was delivered promptly. I would definitely buy from this vendor again.

Wonderful!.......2007-03-23

This is exactly what I was looking for for my wedding day. It's a beautiful cd, absolutely perfect.

Good CD for Wedding.......2007-03-21

All great music for weddings. It really does have all the music I want to use!

A Day To Remember--Instrumental Music for Your Wedding Day, O'Neill Brothers.......2007-02-07

The music was just perfect for our wedding--not too formal, not too simple.

great choice!.......2007-01-10

There are so many different songs to choose from on this cd and it's a great buy. whether you want to play it while eating dinner at the wedding, to walking down the isle, it's wonderful!!!!

Average customer rating:

Rich and Sensuous!

Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Guitar Adagios

ASIN: B0000040WX
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Largo - Larghetto - Adagio - Largo
Concerto RV 580, In B Minor For 4 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, String And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Andante
Concerto RV 532 In G, For 2 Guitars, Strings, And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Largo
Concerto RV 356 In A Minor For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Presto
Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Allegro
Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: Largo
Concerto RV 425 In C Major For Guitar, Stings, And Continuo: (Allegro)
Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuo: (Allegro)
Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuor: Largo
Concerto RV 93 In D Major For Guitar, Strings, And Continuor: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Rich and Sensuous!.......2000-11-05

Let's face it: there have been literally hundreds of Vivaldi's recordings made over the last 20 years (even longer if you include the many recordings made during the 60s and 70s that have since been digitally remastered), and while most of these recordings are just as good as the next, I found this particular recording to contain a certain depth and richness not usually associated with Baroque music. I use the word "depth" loosely as Baroque music is generally not meant to be "deep" or "expressive" in nature (after all, we're not talking Rachmaninoff here!) Yet, I have always felt that many of Vivaldi's concertos may have very well contained some element of expression without sacrificing any of the musical characteristics that were dominant during Vivaldi's lifetime. Well anyway, if you thought it couldn't be done (that is, bring expression and structure together), this CD proves otherwise.

Rodrigo: Complete Concertos for Guitar and Harp

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Joaquin Rodrigo complete concertos sfor guitar & harp
Marriner and Romeros unbeatable
2'fer bargain
Inroduction to Rodrigo
the best interpretation by the romeros

Rodrigo: Complete Concertos for Guitar and Harp
Joaquin Rodrigo , Antonio de Almeida , Neville Marriner , Barry Davis , Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields , Los Romeros , Angel Romero , Pepe Romero , Catherine Michel , and Monte Carlo National Opera Orchestra
Manufacturer: Philips
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I94F
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro con spirito
Concierto de Aranjuez: Adagio
Concierto de Aranjuez: Allegro gentile
Concerto andaluz: Tiempo de Bolero
Concerto andaluz: Adagio
Concerto andaluz: Allegretto
Concierto serenata: Estudiantina: Allegro ma non troppo - Andante
Concierto serenata: Intermezzo con aria: Adagio - Allegro moderato
Concierto serenata: Sarao: Allegro deciso
Sones en la Giralda: Lento: Allegro vivace - Tempo di sevillana

Tracks:

Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Villano y Ricercare: Adagietto - Andante moderato
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Espanoleta y Fanfare de la Caballeria de Napoles: Adagio - Allegretto molto ritmico
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Danza de las hachas: Allegro con brio
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: Canario. Allegro ma non troppo
Concierto madrigal: Fanfarre. Allegro marziale
Concierto madrigal: Madrigal. Andante nostalgico
Concierto madrigal: Entrada. Allegro vivace
Concierto madrigal: Pastorcito, tu que vienes, pastorcito, tu que vas. Allegro vivace
Concierto madrigal: Girardilla. Presto
Concierto madrigal: Pastoral. Allegro
Concierto madrigal: Fandango
Concierto madrigal: Arieta. Andante nostalgico
Concierto madrigal: Zapateado. Allegro vivace
Concierto madrigal: Caccia a la espanola. Allegro vivace - Andante nostalgico
Concerto para una fiesta: Allegro deciso
Concerto para una fiesta: Andante calmo
Concerto para una fiesta: Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews:

Joaquin Rodrigo complete concertos sfor guitar & harp.......2007-01-22

If you like classical music, enjoy spanish guitar, you will love this. It is lighthearted, uplifting, & joyful to listen to.

Marriner and Romeros unbeatable.......2003-02-11

These are probably the best recordings of the Rodrigo guitar concertos available. There is noticeable analog tape hiss in the background but this is a small price to pay for these excellent, classic recordings. The technical precision of Pepe Romero on the guitar along with the excellent performance of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the equally good sound engineering is a rare treat. Rodrigo and the Romeros seem meant to go together so this CD set is a must have. It's unfortunate that an equally good recording of the Concierto Serenata is not included. The performance on the harp is disappointing. I am puzzled why Catherine Michel breaks into chords where Rodrigo wrote arpeggios. If this is artistic license it is a poor choice. The sound of the harp often fades behind the sound of the orchestra too. The entire recording seems poorly engineered. The orchestra sounds distant, as if it is poorly mixed or too few microphones were used. In the absence of a better performance, the Concierto Serenata would have best been left off the disc.

2'fer bargain.......2001-11-27

Wow!! Fantastic stuff that is highly recommended for classical music listeners old and new. Hats off to Phillips for collecting these songs by Spanish maestro Rodrigo and presenting them on two discs. Besides the more familiar fare like "Fantasia para un gentilhombre" and "Concierto de Arunjuez," which I never get tired of, there are various other conciertos that are so soothing and extremely relaxing. This is music to park your mind in tranquility bay with, a blissfull audio experience, orchestral nirvana for the classical music neophyte. The "Madrigal Concierto" is especially note worthy, the two guitars and orchestra are magical as they play in unison, elevating the listener to heights unknown and back. There are various performers on this disc and all are outstanding. The performance of Los Romeros on guitars and Catherine Michel plucking her heavenly harp are exceptional and simply perfect to my ears. These are all recordings from the 70's and early 80's but have been digitally remastered for a crystal clear sound. If you like the music of Joaquin Rodrigo you will love this compilation of 155 min+ of his best compositions at an incredibly low price.

Inroduction to Rodrigo.......2001-07-28

I cannot compare these works with others by this composer because this was my first experience of him, but for the information of anyone else who is not familiar with Joaquin Rodrigo, I would describe him as a Spanish Aaron Copland in that they were contemporaries and they both incorporated national folk music into their compositions. It's difficult for me to imagine anyone of any age not enjoying these works.

the best interpretation by the romeros.......2000-08-18

this cd are the best works for guitar by rodrigo, and the best interpretation by the romeros, especially Pepe Romero. His friendship with rodrigo was very important for the interpretation of the concierto de aranjuez and the concierto madrigal with his brother Angel. A great work and i am excited with this cd.

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Very fine collection of special works.
Truly UNIQUE Classical Guitar
Great guitar music
A great classical guitar CD set
Mozart never composed for the guitar, but. . . .

Giuliani: Complete Guitar Concertos

Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041F4
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Allegro maestoso
Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Andantino (Siciliano)
Guitar Concerto No. 1 In A, Op. 30 : Polonaise (Allegretto)
Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Maestoso
Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Andantino
Guitar Concerto No. 2 In A, Op. 36 : Rondo (Allegretto)
Variations On 'I Bin A Kohlbauern Bub', Op. 49
Gran Sonata Eroica In A : A-dur - en la majeur

Tracks:

Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Allegro moderato
Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Andantino alla sciliana con variaziono
Guitar Concerto No. 3 In F, Op. 70 : Polonaise. Allegretto
Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Introduction
Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Thema mit Variationen
Introduction, Theme With Variations & Polonaise, Op. 65 : Polonaise
Grande Ouverture, Op. 61
La Melanconia
Variations On A Theme By Handel, Op. 107
Variazioni Concertianti, Op. 130 : Introduzione (Allegro maestoso) - Tena (Allegretto) con variazioni

Customer Reviews:

Very fine collection of special works........2006-03-04

In spite of the several references to Mozart (some of us get tired of him), I found this collection to be unique, innovative and very well performed. I find myself playing it over and over with growing enjoyment.

Truly UNIQUE Classical Guitar.......2001-12-14

I first heard the Guitar Concerti Nos. 1 & 2 on an old cassette tape from the Musical Heritage Society. This compilation from Philips Classics presents not only these but the Concerto No. 3 as well.

Additionally, there are several other Giuliani works for Guitar & Orchestra, solo Guitar pieces, and the "Variazioni Concertanti", a duet with Celedonio Romero.

These compositions are rarely performed or recorded. Giuliani's works are UNIQUE among the genre of Classical Guitar composition... reflecting as they do, that transitional period between the "Classic" and the "Romantic".

Any devotee of Classical Guitar music who is not aware of Giuliani's work, is truly missing something!!!

Great guitar music.......2000-11-12

Enchanting and playful music, excellent performance and sound.Agree with another reviewer about similarities with Mozart.

I'm not an expert, just a fan of classical music

A great classical guitar CD set.......2000-05-06

I am a fan of guitar music, and tried out this 2 CD set after hearing it on radio. The music is very good and the guitar is accompanied by a complete orchestra (none other than the immortal Sir Neville Marriner and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields).

But to be sure, this is classical guitar, and not folk guitar music. I enjoyed this CD very much, but it is not like Spanish guitar or the works of John Williams (the guitar player, not the movie composer).

However, if you are a fan of the guitar, as I am, it will be long before you tire of this CD.

Mozart never composed for the guitar, but. . . ........2000-03-11

Giuliani sure must have studied Mozart because, if you like Mozart(and who doesn't), you will like Giuliani. These CDs are a good bargain and a pleasant introduction to the music of Mauro Giuliani. The recording is relatively old(1975-1978 ADD) but the performances are fine(Pepe Romero in my mind is the best in the world today) and so is the sound.

Tracks:

The Four Seasons: (Winter): Largo
Guitar Concerto in D: Largo
Flute Concerto In D (II gardellino): Cantabile
Concerto In C For Diverse Instruments: Andante molto
String Concerto in G minor: Andante molto
Concerto in D for 2 violins & 2 cellos: Largo
Oboe & Violin Concerto in G minor: Larghetto
Guitar Concerto in A minor: Laro
Triple Violin Concerto in F: Andante
Flute Concerto in F: Largo
Viola d'amore Concerto in D minor: Largo
Violin Concerto in E (II riposo): Allegro
Oboe & Bassoon Concerto in G: Largo
Violin Concerto No. 6 in B-flat: Largo
Concerto in A for Guitar, Violin, Viola & Cello: Larghetto
Violin Concerto in E (L'amoroso): Allegro
Flute Concerto No.4 in G: Largo
Violin Concerto in A (with echo violin): Larghetto
Violin Concerto in C minor (II sospetto): Andante
Double Oboe Concerto in A minor: Largo
Concerto in G minor for the Dresden Orchestra: Largo non molto
Violin Concerto in A minor: Largo
Oboe Concerto In C: Adagio
Flue Concerto No.2 in G minor (La notte): Largo

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Another installment in Philips's Set Your Life to Music series (which has included Mozart for Your Mind, Baroque at Bathtime, and Rachmaninoff for Romance, among others), Vivaldi for Valentines is loosely built around the aura of romance that Venice continues to evoke. Vivaldi captured it for all time in his music, inspired by the often melancholy beauty of his native city, one that has been known through the ages as La Serenissima. Along with such ultrafamiliar pieces as the "Winter" largo movement from The Four Seasons (in which the violin sighs a rapturous melody against sounds imitating a crackling, cozy fire) and the Largo of the Guitar Concerto in D--Vivaldi's slow movements, with all their gentle dreaminess, being given the limelight in this compilation--are many gems you've likely not heard before. The list of performers and approaches is too expansive even to mention but predominantly features performances by I Musici. It's hard to believe that Vivaldi's music, having sunk into oblivion, resurfaced again only a few decades ago. This is a pleasant compilation that makes a perfect entrée if you'd like to learn more about classical music--and Vivaldi in particular--than The Four Season. And, as for setting a romantic mood, this will give your mojo all the help it needs. --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

More of Vivaldi's great music........2001-08-24

When it comes to Vivaldi's works, the majority of people usually tend to associate him solely with composing the Four Seasons. However, this particular cd will introduce classical music lovers to other music that he composed for various stringed instruments, including the violin and cello. It does include a section from Winter of the Four Seasons, but the rest is other music that some may not be too familiar with. For a low price, you'll be getting a great selection of music.

Just great!.......2000-07-10

I don't really know a lot about classical music even though I listen to a lot of it. All I can say is that every piece on this collection evokes a tremendous amount of peace and happy emotion. I listen to it in my office, and that in combination with my new fountain.... better than Prozac. My favorite piece is "Concerto for Guitar in D major: Largo" (sample #2 above). Highly recommend!

Heard "Four Seasons"? Want more? GET THIS!.......1999-03-16

Almost everyone knows Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". If you love that gorgeous piece of music, than I say your next purchase should be this! It is a gorgeous collecton of string quartets along with flutes and very impressive classical guitar. I put it on whenever I need to be taken away from this world, or when I need some artistic inspiration.

Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros

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Great, but...
LOS ROMEROS WITH THE EDISON SYMPHONY FEB. 19, 2006, STATE THEATRE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
An exuberant celebration of Vivaldi
Technically very precise, didn't care for the arangement
Classical Guitar Music in its Finest Setting

Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros
Celedonio Romero , Angel Romero , Celin Romero , Pepe Romero , John Sr. [violinist] Corigliano , Margaret Bella , Domenick Saltarelli , and Victor Alessandro
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ASIN: B000004125
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

Concerto in D, RV 93: Allegro
Concerto in D, RV 93: Largo
Concerto in D, RV 93: Allegro
Concerto In A, Rv 82: Allegro Non Molto
Concerto In A, Rv 82: Larghetto
Concerto In A, Rv 82: Allegro
Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Allegro
Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Largo
Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Larghetto
Concerto In B Minor: Op. 3 No. 10, Rv 580: Allegro
Concerto In G, Rv 532: Allegro
Concerto In G, Rv 532: Andante
Concerto In G, Rv 532: Allegro
Concerto In C, Rv 425: Allegro
Concerto In C, Rv 425: Largo
Concerto In C, Rv 425: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Great, but..........2006-10-10

As always a very lively set of performaces. The only problem is that in the Concerto in C RV425 the Largo is measures 1 thur 5 then skips a whole musical idea and goes straight to measure 15... not an example for any one to follow, and if you are trying to play along for fun it throughs you the frist few times... then the Alllegro there is some shorting of it also. Fun to listen too! great to Play along with, use your ears, not always the music.

LOS ROMEROS WITH THE EDISON SYMPHONY FEB. 19, 2006, STATE THEATRE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ.......2005-11-28

THE LOS ROMEROS ARE FANTASTIC PERFORMERS AND PEOPLE. THIS RECORDING IS SUPER. YOU CAN HEAR THEM LIVE IN CONCERT WITH THE
EDISON SYMPHONY ON FEBRUARY 19, 2006, 2:00 P.M.AT THE STATE THEATRE IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

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An exuberant celebration of Vivaldi.......2002-11-01

Los Romeros (Angel, Celedonio, Celin and Pepe) have collaborated with the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to produce a true Vivaldi sound. These are Concertos, not solo pieces. The Romeros are assisted by John Corigliano on the Violin, Dominick Saltarelli on the Viola and Margaret Bella on the Cello. The admixture is pure Vivaldi from the Allegro of the Concerto in D to the Largo of the Concerto in B minor. The guitar parts are perfect for the resultant polyphony. Transitions are smooth. The guitars are sensitive and evocative. Timing is precise - the orchestra comes in and out flawlessly. The guitar accompanents flow freely and precisely.

TURN YOUR BASS UP AND YOUR TONE DOWN to appreciate this album. Especially fascinating are the guitar duets by the Romeros in the Concerto in G. The guitar is delicate and sensitive in the Andante. The guitar leads the orchestra and not the other way around. The Concerto in C is probably most familiar to Vivaldi fans. The orchestra and Los Romeros display great dynamic range and force of rhythm. Vivaldi would have been proud to hear these results as a tribute. This is the height of virtuosity, delicacy and mastery of the guitar. Especially in combination and collaboration with a great orchestra.

Technically very precise, didn't care for the arangement.......2002-10-03

I thought every single piece was played too fast- the result was that each piece sounded rushed. I purchased the CD priamrily for Concerto in D major, but it also sounded rushed, not soothing and relaxing like other versions.

Overall, very good

Classical Guitar Music in its Finest Setting.......2000-11-26

This is truly a work of art! The first time I heard this recording I was immediately impressed. The Romeros, also known as Spain's Royal Family of Classical Guitar, are like fine diamonds set in the platinum background of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra at its best.Pepe and Angel Romero have since gone on to become independent solo artists but this recording with their brother and father is one of their best ever and should be in everyone's library.You may have noticed a similarity in the name of one of the soloists, Domenick Saltarelli, with that of mine, and indeed, I am very proud of his accomplishments and those of his fellow musicians on this recording: John Corigliano, Margaret Bella and Victor Alessandro. This is truly a gem! You will enjoy it.

Average customer rating:

Brilliant!
Pleasant album, but
This is one of the most beautiful CD I have ever lisent to!!

Vivaldi: Lute Concertos

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000001GCK
Release Date: 1990-12-10

Tracks:

Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 1. Allegro giusto
Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 2. Largo
Concerto fur Laute (Gitarre), 2 Violinen und Basso continuo D-dur (RV 93): 3. Allegro
Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 1. Allegro
Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 2. Largo
Concerto fur Viola d'amore, Laute (Gitarre), Streicher und Basso continuo d-moll (RV 540): 3. Allegro
Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 1. Allegro
Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 2. Largo
Concerto fur Mandolin, Streicher und Orgel C-dur (RV 425): 3. Allegro
Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 1. Allegro
Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 2. Andante
Concerto fur 2 Mandolinen Streicher und Orgel G-dur (RV 532): 3. Allegro
Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 13. Allegro molto
Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 2. Andante molto
Concerto fur 2 Floten, 2 Salmo (Fagotte), 2 Violinen 'in tromba marina', 2 Mandolinen, 2 Theorben (Gitarren), Violencello, Streicher und Cembalo (Orgel) C-dur: 3. Allegro

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant!.......2002-06-17

I'm no classical buff, in fact I'm more into alternative stuff,
but this CD is beautiful.

If you ever wanted some classical work, and wanted
something a bit off the beaten track, i.e.
not the stuff you hear in adverts, this if for you.

Checkout the samples...you'll end up playing it for years and years.

I know I never get bored of it.

Pleasant album, but.......2001-08-11

I would recommend Il Giardino Armonico's version of the Lute Concertos for those who prefer period instruments.

This is one of the most beautiful CD I have ever lisent to!!.......1999-02-16

This CD is a MUST for any collector of Vivaldi's music

Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi Guitar Concertos & Warlock Capriol Suite

Average customer rating:

The most beautiful piece of music in the world.
Amazing what an acoustic guitar can do!
Great Playing of Guitar Concertos
Great guitarist, great music

Christopher Parkening Plays Vivaldi Guitar Concertos & Warlock Capriol Suite
Christopher Parkening , Antonio Vivaldi , Peter Warlock , Michael Praetorius , Iona Brown , and Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002RU3
Release Date: 1994-03-15

Tracks:

Concerto in D part I, RV93: I Allegro giusto
Concerto In D: II Largo
Concerto In D: III Allegro
Capriol: I Basse-Danse
Capriol: II Pavane
Capriol: III Tordion
Capriol: IV Bransle
Capriol: V Pieds-en-l'air
Capriol: VI Mattachins
Concerto In C, RV 425: I Allegro
Concerto In C, RV 425: II Largo
Concerto In C, RV 425: III Allegro
Trio In C, RV 82: I Allegro non molto
Trio In C, RV 82: II Larghetto
Trio In C, RV 82: III Allegro
Suite In D Terpsicore: I Courante
Suite in D: II Ballet
Suite In D Terpsicore: III Gavotte
Suite In D Terpsicore: IV Spagnoletta
Suite In D Terpsicore: V Bransle double
Suite In D Terpsicore: VI Courante I & II
Suite In D Terpsicore: VII Volte

Customer Reviews:

The most beautiful piece of music in the world........2006-03-22

Christopher Parkening is fantastic. Today there are a lot of good guitarplayers in the world, good technic, musicality and so on, but Parkening take the word music to a new dimension. It is so much more than just music.
Close your eyes and relax and let the music give you harmony.
Tomas from Sweden.

Amazing what an acoustic guitar can do!.......2003-01-22

I'm just learning guitar and a friend who plays classical guitar reccommended Peter Warlock's Capriol. This CD blew me away and has encouraged me to practice harder and to play more.

Great Playing of Guitar Concertos.......2001-08-01

This is just a marvelous collection of well-done performance of one great classical guitarist. From the compositions of Vivaldi (two are included), the world premiere recording of Peter Warlock's Capriol and Praetorius' Suite in D, Parkening puts forth a marvelous effort.

His playing seems effortless but full of passion and spirit. Especially pleasing to my ear is the piece by Warlock and Praetorius.

You will not tire of listening to this variety of Concertos with its varying styles as well as pace.

Great guitarist, great music.......2000-03-01

Christopher Parkening is a wonderful guitarist. On this release one can hear how wonderfully subtle a soloist he is. His phrasing on the largo movement of Vivaldi's Concerto in D (track 2) is particularly poetic. The Vivaldi pieces here are my favorites; I especially like the Trio in C (tracks 13-15). The combination of harpsichord, violin, and guitar is magical, making for some delicious baroque chamber music. In short, I highly recommend this recording.

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Factory error
The one-stop listen for guitar concertos
Valuable Collection
Extremely Pleasant.

The Great Guitar Concertos
Louis Fremaux , Charles Sir Groves , Daniel Barenboim , Andre Previn , and Christine Pendrell
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000026P7
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Concerto for Guitar & String Orchestra in D major: I. Allegro
Concerto for Guitar & String Orchestra in D major: Concerto for Guitar & String Orchestra in D major - II. Largo
Concerto for Guitar & String Orchestra in D major: III. Allegro
Concierto de Aranjuez: I. Allegro con spirito
Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio
Concierto de Aranjuez: III. Allegro gentile
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: I. Villano y Ricercare: Adagietto; Andante Moderato
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: II. Espanoleta y Fanfare de la Caballeria de Napoles: Adagio; Allegretto, molto ritmico: trmpo de Espanoleta
Fantasia para un gentilhombre: III. Danza de las Hachas: Allegro con Brio
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Tracks:

Concerto for Guitar & String Orch. in A major: I. Allegro non molto
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Concerto for Guitar & String Orch. in A major: III. Allegro
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Concerto For Guitar & Small Orchestra: I. Allegro preciso
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Concierto del sur: I. Allegretto
Concierto del sur: II. Andante
Concierto del sur: III. Allegro moderato e festivo

Customer Reviews:

Factory error.......2006-12-31

I bought 2 copies of this set. Both were incorrectly pressed at the factory. The music was not classical. It was some kind of new age stuff. The number of tracks and their lengths were nowhere close to those listed on the album. Its probably a great set if you get the right music.

The one-stop listen for guitar concertos.......2005-11-27

I was a bit hesitant about buying this because of the price, but after listening a few times and hearing the all-around excellent quality (compositions, performance, recording), I consider this the same type of bargain as when I had purchased the Beethoven Symphony cycle conducted by Herbert von Karajan (DG 29036).

These two cds also make for a good listening avenue for those who are interested in guitar but may be unfamiliar with "classical" music. In fact, it was Pat Metheny's "Secret Story" that inspired me to listen to music beyond "jazz" and become more receptive to orchestral music. And I view compositions, such as Ponce's "Concierto Del Sur", Villa-Lobos's "Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra" and Rodrigo's "Concierto De Aranjuez" as good second steps to the appreciation of guitar with orchestral music.

When I think about what attracts me to this music and the playing of John Williams, I think of two words: virtuosity and humility; the idea of being excellent as a guitar player, but aware of being part of an overarching theme of which he is only one out of many musicians who bring it to fruition.

Valuable Collection.......2002-03-31

I wish NPR stations would play these and other great guitar music more than they do. Good thing it's available on CD. Starting off with Vivaldi's Concerto in D Major, I much prefer the recording on Williams' Seville Concert CD. The same goes for the Aranjuez Adagio. I also prefer Paco de Lucia's performance of the Aranjuez allegro movements. Aranjuez seems to just keep getting more legendary with each new recording from just about every guitar master. I like Rodrigo's "Fantasia" almost as much as Aranjuez, but I like Pepe Romero's version just as much or even a little more than Williams'. I'm not that crazy about the few Castelnuovo-Tedesco's compositions that I've heard, but I find that his concerto on this CD is exceptional, both in melody and theme development.

Vivaldi again starts off CD number 2 with a somewhat pleasant concerto. The Giuliani Concerto is an outstanding work that blends beautifully the classical orchestra and the guitar. Furthermore, the guitar comes through loud and clear, overcoming the usual problem of the orchestra drowning out the guitar. I'm not sure if the mike was placed at just the right position for the guitar or what. In any case, it sounds fabulous. I'm luke warm toward the Villa-Lobos Concerto but find the very beginning of the second movement mesmerizing. As with Castelnuovo-Tedesco, few pieces from Ponce inspire me; however, "Concierto del Sur" is a surprisingly captivating concerto with its lyrical qualities and dynamics. Moreover, the third movement ends with an exciting bang. This CD was well worth the price of a double CD collection.

Extremely Pleasant........2001-03-08

You can't go wrong with this double disc set. John Williams is among the finest living classical guitar virtuosi today. His harmonics are similar to that of the great Christopher Parkening, and his style of playing is clearly influenced by Andres Sergovia. Then again, who hasn't Sergovia influenced? Buy it.

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most phenomenal guitar record of century

Vivaldi: Concertos

Manufacturer: RCA
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FYK
Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

Concerto RV 435 For Guitar And String Orchestra In G: Allegro
Concerto RV 435 For Guitar And String Orchestra In G: Largo
Concerto RV 435 For Guitar And String Orchestra In G: Allegro
Concerto RV 108 For Guitar, String Orchestra, And Bassoon In A Minor: Allegro (molto)
Concerto RV 108 For Guitar, String Orchestra, And Bassoon In A Minor: Largo (andante)
Concerto RV 108 For Guitar, String Orchestra, And Bassoon In A Minor: Allegro (molto)
Concerto RV 93 For Guitar And String Orchestra In D: Allegro
Concerto RV 93 For Guitar And String Orchestra In D: Largo
Concerto RV 93 For Guitar And String Orchestra In D: Allegro
Trio RV 82 For Violin, Guitar, And Basso Continuo In C: Allegro non molto (quasi andante)
Trio RV 82 For Violin, Guitar, And Basso Continuo In C: Larghetto
Trio RV 82 For Violin, Guitar, And Basso Continuo In C: Allegro
Concerto RV 540 For Viola d'Amore And Guitar In D Minor: Allegro
Concerto RV 540 For Viola d'Amore And Guitar In D Minor: Largo
Concerto RV 540 For Viola d'Amore And Guitar In D Minor: Allegro
Concerto RV 532 For Two Guitars And String Orchestra In G: Allegro
Concerto RV 532 For Two Guitars And String Orchestra In G: Andante
Concerto RV 532 For Two Guitars And String Orchestra In G: Allegro
Concerto RV 265 For Guitar And String Orchestra In E: Allegro
Concerto RV 265 For Guitar And String Orchestra In E: Largo
Concerto RV 265 For Guitar And String Orchestra In E: Allegro

Customer Reviews:

most phenomenal guitar record of century.......2005-01-18

Superb technique combined with brilliant ornamentation and phrasing, exuberant style; this is so head and shoulders above any other guitar record in my mind that it is a must. Romero understands the energy of this music and has the most astonishing technique combined with velvet tone.

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