John Williams - The Guitar Master on CD

Description

AS HEARD ON CLASSIC FM Sony Classical celebrates the 75th birthday of John Williams and the 50th anniversary of his signing to the label with a special 2 CD collection of his most-loved pieces. Includes the instantly recognisable film themes Cavatina (From “The Deer Hunter”) and Gabriel’s Oboe (From “The Mission”) alongside classical masterpieces by Satie, Bach and Handel. John Williams has paved the way for a generation of classical guitarists with an astonishing output of reference recordings, transcriptions and arrangements throughout his long and celebrated career. Described by guitar authority Graham Wade as "perhaps the most technically accomplished guitarist the world has seen" and by Andrés Segovia as a “prince of guitar”. The perfect companion release to John Williams – The Guitarist: The Complete Columbia Album Collection.

Tracks

1. Cavatina (From 'the Deer Hunter')
2. Romance For Guitar And String Orchestra
3. Ii. Adagio From Concierto De Aranjuez For Guitar And Orchest
4. Gabriel's Oboe - Mission Theme (From 'the Mission')
5. Recuerdos De La Alhambra
6. Asturias (Leyenda) From Suite Espanola, Op. 47, No. 5
7. Love Theme, Godfather Waltz (From 'the Godfather')
8. Schindler's List
9. The Entertainer (From 'the Sting')
10. I. Allegro Giusto
11. Suite In E Major, Bwv 1006A: I. Prelude
12. Gnossiennes: No. 1, Lent
13. Gymnopedie No. 3 (Arr. For Guitar And Small Orchestra)
14. Una Limosna Por El Amor De Dios
15. Pavane, Op. 50 (Arr. For Guitar And String Orchestra)
16. Suite Espanola, Op. 47: No. 3, Sevilla (Sevillanas)
17. Triangular Situations
18. Dance From La Vida Breve
19. Salut D'amour, Op. 12
20. Courante
21. Spanish Dance No. 5
22. Tango
23. Prelude No. 1 In E Minor (Andantino Expressivo)
24. Sunburst