Williams, John [Guitar] > Modern Period

The Guitarist

3 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-05-31

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Lute no 4 in E major, BWV 1006a; Partita no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Isaac Albéniz: Suite española, Op. 47; Cantos de España, Op. 232; Agustín Ba...
Performers: Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Kain, Timothy; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Rolla, János [Violin]; Tognetti, Richard; Frémaux, Louis; Groves, Charles, Sir

Rodrigo: Concierto De Aranjuez; Fantasia Para Un Gentilhomme

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-04-05

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Fantasía para un gentilhombre; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto, A. 501
Performers: Brown, James; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel; Groves, Charles, Sir

Guitarist John Williams / The Beginning of a Legend, Vol. 2

1 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2011-04-03

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Cello solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1009; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Etudes (12) for Guitar, W 235; Jorge Gomez Crespo: Norteña for guitar; Paquita Madriguera: Humorada, fo...
Performers: Torre, Jose Rey de la; Williams, John [Guitar]

The Beginning Of A Legend: John Williams - His First Recording, 1958

1 CD / Italian Discographic Institute / 2010-10-10

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for solo cello no 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in C minor, K 11/L 352; Manuel Ponce: Suite in the style of Alessandro Scarlatti; Can...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]

In 1958, at the age of just 18 years, John Williams recorded the first of a long series of discs which, in a short time,...continue...

Latin American Night: Waldbühne Concert / Barenboim, John Williams, Berlin PO [DVD]

1 DVD Video / Kultur International Films / 2009-11-17

Works: Maurice Ravel: Boléro; Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Augustín Barrios Mangoré: La ultima cancion; Alberto Ginastera: Estanci...
Performers: Barenboim, Daniel; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel
Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Who better to conduct an evening of evocative tango and Latin American inspired rhythms than Argentinean-born Barenboim? Despite playing music outside their usual repertoire, the...continue...
Run Time: 119 min.
Region: 1
Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, Color
Sound Format(s): Dolby 2.0,
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Original Album Class / John Williams

5 CD / Sony Classical / 2009-11-10

Works: Isaac Albéniz: Suite española no 1, Op. 47; España, Op. 165; Cantos de España, Op. 232; Cantos de Espana, Op. 232; Gaspar Sanz: Canarios [I], for guitar (Instrucció...
Performers: Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Perlman, Itzhak; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Groves, Charles, Sir; Barenboim, Daniel

John Williams - Greatest Hits

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2009-06-23

Works: Isaac Albéniz: Suite española, Op. 47; 12 Piezas Características, Op. 92; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra; Francisco Tárrega: Recuerdos de l...
Performers: Etheridge, John [Guitar]; Kain, Timothy; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Frémaux, Louis; Williams, John [Guitar]; Goodchild, William

André Previn - An 80th Birthday Celebration

1 CD / RCA Records / 2009-04-14

Works: Ralph Vaughan Williams: The wasps; André Previn: Concerto for Guitar; Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; The Subterraneans; Vocalise; Ray Henderson: Bye Bye Blackbird; Kurt Weill: Die Dreigrosch...
Performers: Allen, Carl; Blanchard, Terence; Brown, Ray; Capp, Frank; Ellis, Herb; Henderson, Joe [Saxophone]; Johnson, J.J.; Kirkland, Kenny; Ma, Yo-Yo; Manne, Shelly; McNair, Sylvia; Mitchell, Red; Perlman, It...
Conductors: Previn, Andre; Williams, John [Guitar]; Redford, J.A.C.
Ensemble: ; London Symphony Orchestra; Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Andre Previn will celebrate his 80th birthday this spring with a series of concerts at Carnegie Hall that reflect his incredible, tireless artistry - new...continue...

The Ultimate Classical Christmas / Ma, Domingo, Battle

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2007-10-23

Works: Christmas Traditional: Ding Dong! Merrily on High (French); O du fröhliche, o du selige, gnadenbringende Weihnachtszeit, carol (tune "O Sanctissima"); We Wish You a Merry Christmas (English); Jo...
Performers: Battle, Kathleen; Bell, Joshua; Bolton, Michael; Carreras, Jose [Tenor Vocal]; Church, Charlotte [Vocals]; Domingo, Placido; Horne, Marilyn [Mezzo-Soprano Vocal]; Huang, Ying; Koopman, Ton; Ma, Yo-Yo...
Conductors: Edwards, Sian; Sutej, Vjekoslav; Previn, Andre; ; Stern, Michael; Mercurio, Steven; Koopman, Ton; Ormandy, Eugene; Ottley, Jerold D.; Williams, John
Ensemble: ; Wynton Marsalis Septet

Includes work(s): medley: the christmas song / have yoursel by various composers....continue...

Classical Cuisine - Spanish Spice

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2006-12-05

Works: Emmanuel Chabrier: España, rhapsody for orchestra (also vers. for 2 pianos); Manuel de Falla: Danza del molinero (from "El sombrero de tres picos"); El amor brujo; Claude Debussy: Ibéria,...
Performers: Kipnis, Igor [Harpsichord/Piano]; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Ormandy, Eugene; Bernstein, Leonard; Boulez, Pierre
Ensemble: Cleveland Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; Philadelphia Orchestra

Places Between - Live in Dublin / Williams, Etheridge

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2006-10-17

Works: John Williams: Extra Time; Slow Dub; Malinke Guitars; John Etheridge: Strange Comforts; Places Between; Francis Bebey: Sangara; Billie Holiday: God bless the child; Agustin Barrios Mangore: La &uacut...
Performers: Etheridge, John; Williams, John [Guitar]

Recorded Live At 2006 Dublin Guitar Festival In July, New CD Includes Music From Africa, Madagascar, South America & Cape Verde, Plus Bach, Billie Holiday...continue...

The Great Paraguayan - Guitar Music of Barrios / Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2005-10-18

Works: Agustín Barrios-Mangoré: Waltz for guitar in D minor, Op. 8/3; Preludio for guitar in C minor; Cueca, for guitar (Suite Andina no 5); Maxixe, for guitar; La Catedral (The Cathedral), for gu...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]

"The playing is of the highest caliber and has both concentration and charisma. - Penguin Guide to Compact Discs...continue...

The Ultimate Guitar Collection / John Williams

2 CD / Sony Classical / 2005-03-29

Works: Isaac Albéniz: Suite española no 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7; Piezas características (12), Op. 92; Stanley Myers: The Deer Hunter; Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Lute in E major, ...
Performers: Etheridge, John [Guitar]; Harvey, Richard [Gryphon]; Laurence, Chris; Laurence, Christopher; Rolla, Janos [Violin]; Tibbels, Nicole; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Williams, John; Goodchild, William; Gunning, Christopher; Rolla, János [Violin]; Frémaux, Louis;
Ensemble: ; African Children's Choir; Franz Liszt Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra; The Orchestra

Latin American Guitar Works / Fernandez, Romero, et al

1 CD / Universal Classics / 2004-10-12

Works: Heitor Villa-Lobos: Chôro no 1 for Guitar; Suite populaire brésilienne, W 20; Agustín Barrios-Mangoré: La Catedral (The Cathedral), for guitar; Danza Paraguaya, for guitar [No. ...
Performers: Fernandez, Eduardo [Classical Guitar]; Ramirez, Alexander-Sergei; Romero, Pepe; Segovia, Andres; Williams, John [Guitar]

Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez, etc / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2004-08-10

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Fantasía para un gentilhombre; Isaac Albéniz: Suite española no 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7; Asturias (Leyenda), instrumental arr...
Performers: Pendrill, Christine; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Frémaux, Louis
Ensemble: Philharmonia Orchestra

"A warm, outgoing account, captured in a recording that focuses sharply on both guitarist and orchestral details without seeming overly clinical. - New York Times...continue...

Expanded Edition - The Guitarist / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2003-09-30

Works: Mikis Theodorakis: Epitafios no 3; Epitafios no 4; Epitafios no 5; Carlo Domeniconi: Konyunbaba, Op. 19; Erik Satie: Gymnopédies (3) for Piano; Gnossiennes (6) for Piano; Anonymous: Lamento di...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Goodchild, William
Ensemble: Orchestra

"This expanded edition makes it possible to develop the musical picture of the 'Mediterranean' area a little further by the inclusion of three favorite pieces...continue...

El Diablo Suelto: Guitar Music of Venezuela

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2003-09-09

Works: Ignacio "Indio" Figueredo: Los Caujaritos, pasaje; Priva Resuello, pasaje; Benito Canonico: Totumo de Guarenas; Antonio Carillo: Como llora una estrella, valse-canción; Antonio Lauro: Seis por d...
Performers: Montes, Alfonso; Williams, John [Guitar]

Personnel: John Williams (guitar); Alfonso Montes (cuatro).

Producers: John Williams, Michael Paul Stavrou.

Recorded at Air Studios, London, England in May 2003. Includes liner notes by ...continue...

The Ultimate Classical Christmas Album of All Time

2 CD / Sony Classical / 2002-10-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147; Magnificat in D major, BWV 243; Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248; Adolphe-Charles Adam: Minuit, Chrétiens "O holy night"; Felix Mend...
Performers: Biggs, E. Power; Blegen, Judith; Carolan, Lucy; Deutsch, Helmut; Domingo, Placido; Farrell, Eileen; Finucane, Tom; Hadda, Natanja; Horne, Marilyn; Kirchschlager, Angelika; Kirkby, Emma; Lagoya, Alexa...
Conductors: Ormandy, Eugene; Mercurio, Steven; Rilling, Helmuth; Ottley, Jerold; Condie, Richard P.; ; Radu, Valentin; Parrott, Andrew; Bernstein, Leonard; Zukerman, Pinchas; Bernius, Frieder; Newman, Anthony; M...
Ensemble: Ama Deus Ensemble; Ambrosian Singers; American Boychoir; Canadian Brass; Chestnut Brass Company; Choral Guild of Atlanta Brass Ensemble; Christmas Concert Choir; Cleveland Orchestra Brass Ensemble; C...

Bream Adagios - Guitar Favorites for Romantic Daydreams

1 CD / RCA Records / 2002-02-05

Works: Claude Debussy: Clair de lune (Suite bergamasque); Poèmes (7) de Banville; Maurice Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte; Gabriel Fauré: Dolly, Op. 56; Le jardin de Dolly, for pia...
Performers: Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Sansom, Marilyn; Spencer, Robert [Lute]; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot; Brouwer, Leo
Ensemble: Monteverdi Orchestra; RCA Victor Chamber Orchestra

Romance of the Guitar / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2000-05-02

Works: Gabriel Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50; Andrew York: Sunburst; Agustin Barrios Mangore: Una limosna por el amor de Dios "El ultimo canto"; Isaac Albéniz: Cantos de España, Op. 232; Erik Sat...
Performers: Kain, Timothy; Pendrill, Christine; Rolla, János; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Goodchild, William; Williams, John [Guitar]; Rolla, János; Frémaux, Louis
Ensemble: Franz Liszt Academy Chamber Orchestra; Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra

John Williams Plays the Movies

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-04-01

Works: Seal: Kiss from a Rose; Bryan Adams: Robin Hood; Alex North: Unchained Melody; Reg Presley: Love Is All Around; Nino Rota: The Godfather; Henry Mancini: Breakfast at Tiffany's; Harold Arlen: Wizard o...
Performers: Barker, Guy; Dalton, Mitch; Findon, Andy; Gunning, Pollyanna; Power, Brendan; Sillito, Kenneth; Tibbels, Nicole; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Gunning, Christopher; Gray, Steve; Fontaine, Bruno; Williams, John [Composer]; Ingman, Nick
Ensemble: Orchestra

The Mantis and the Moon / John Williams, Timothy Kain

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1996-12-10

Works: Manuel de Falla: Danza Española no 1 (la vida breve); Enriqué Granados: Goyescas; Danse espagnole, Op. 37/5; Antonio Soler: Sonata for Keyboard no 84 in D major; Nigel Westlake: Songs fro...
Performers: Kain, Timothy; Williams, John [Guitar]

Guitar Recital / John Williams

2 CD / Decca Import / 1996-10-15

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for Cello solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1009; Suite for solo cello no 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Domenico Scarlatti: Sonata for Harpsichord in C minor, K 11/L 352; Manuel Ponce:...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]

Guitar Dreams - Classics for a New Age

1 CD / RCA Records / 1996-09-17

Works: Claude Debussy: Poèmes (7) de Banville; Petite suite for Piano 4 hands; Clair de lune (Suite bergamasque); Isaac Albéniz: Cantos de Espagna, Op. 232; Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Co...
Performers: Amsterdam Guitar Trio; Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Dorrestein, Johan; Franssen, Olga; Monden, Godelieve; Rijke, Helenus de; Williams, John [Guitar]; Yamashita, Kazuhito; Yamashita, Naoko; Yepes, Narciso ...

Harvey, Gray: Guitar Concertos / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1996-02-20

Works: Richard Harvey: Concerto Antico for Guitar and Small orchestra; Steve Gray: Guitar Concerto
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Daniel, Paul
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

"As you'd expect, Williams gives faultless performances, with bright and responsive accompaniment from the LSO and Paul Daniel. Good, clear sound, and elegant design. These...continue...

Together / Julian Bream, John Williams

1 CD / RCA Records / 1993-05-25

Works: William Lawes: Suite for 2 guitars; Ferdinando Carulli: Duo for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/2; Fernando Sor: L'encouragement, for 2 guitars in G major, Op. 34/4; Isaac Albéniz: Cantos de Espagn...
Performers: Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Williams, John [Guitar]

Iberia - Albeniz, Granados, Rodrigo, Llobet / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1992-09-15

Works: Enriqué Granados: Valses (7) poeticos; Joaquín Rodrigo: Invocación y Danza for Guitar "Hommage a M de Falla"; En los trigales - J. Rodrigo; Miguel Llobet: Canciones Populares Catalanas...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Daniel, Paul
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

The Great Guitar Concertos / John Williams

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1989-03-28

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Chamber Concerto for Lute and 2 Violins in D major, RV 93; Trio Sonata for Violin, Lute and Basso Continuo in C major, RV 82; Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar...
Performers: Pendrell, Christine; Pendrill, Christine; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Williams, John [Guitar]; Frémaux, Louis; Groves, Charles, Sir; Barenboim, Daniel; Previn, Andre
Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Philharmonia Orchestra

Spanish Guitar Favorites / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1989-03-28

Works: Enrique Granados: Danzas (12) españolas for Piano, Op. 37; Valses (7) poeticos; Colección de tonadillas; Manuel de Falla: Homenaje "Le tombeau de Claude Debussy"; El sombrero de tres picos;...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]

Spirit of the Guitar / John Williams

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1989-03-28

Works: Andrew York: Sunburst; Lullaby; Agustin Barrios Mangore: Suite Andina; Una limosna por el amor de Dios "El ultimo canto"; Cueca; Astor Piazzolla: Las estaciones porteñas (4); Manuel Ponce: Sch...
Performers: Williams, John [Guitar]

Classic Gershwin / Bernstein, Gershwin, Rampal, et al

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1987-10-13

Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris; Preludes (3) for Piano; Funny Face; Of Thee I Sing; Land of the Gay Caballero; Strike up the Band; Girl Crazy; Show Girl; Damsel in Distress; ...
Performers: Bernstein, Leonard; Buchanan, Robbie; Colaiuta, Vinnie; Colombier, Michel; Gaffney, George; Gershwin, George; Holloway, Laurie; Jones, Harold [Drums]; Kerber, Randy; Laine, Cleo; Rampal, Jean-Pierre;...
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson; Bernstein, Leonard; Mehta, Zubin; Colombier, Michel; Goodchild, William
Ensemble: Columbia Jazz Band; Los Angeles Philharmonic members; Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; Orchestra

Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concertos / Williams, Barenboim

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1987-01-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto, A. 501
Performers: Brown, James; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Barenboim, Daniel