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Giuliani: Guitar Concertos Nos. 1 & 3; Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Angel Romero, guitar

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2013-02-12

Works: Mauro Giuliani: Guitar Concerto no 1 in A major, Op. 30 (versions for guitar & orch; gt. & string quartet); Guitar Concerto no 3 in F major, Op. 70 (versions for guitar & orch; gt. & string quartet);...
Performers: Romero, Angel [Guitar]
Conductors: Leppard, Raymond; Previn, Andre
Ensemble: ; English Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra

The magnificent gardens of the Spanish royal palace of Aranjuez a place in music history thanks to the Rodrigo guitar concerto. This recording with Angel...continue...
Recording information: Abbey Road Studios, London (03/1977/08/1982)....continue...

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...

20th-Century Masterpieces - 100 Years of Classical Music

16 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-11-24

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Claude Debussy: La mer; Frederick Delius: Brigg Fair - An English Rhapsody; Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde; Arnold Schoenberg: Pi...
Performers: Andsnes, Leif Ove; Argerich, Martha [Piano]; Bashmet, Yuri [Conductor/Viola]; Chang, Sarah; Devos, Louis; du Pré, Jacqueline; Harrell, Lynn; Isserlis, Steven; Kilanowisz, Zofia; Kremer, Gidon;...
Conductors: Pappano, Antonio; Giulini, Carlo Maria; Beecham, Thomas, Sir; Klemperer, Otto; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Dutoit, Charles; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Haitink, Bernard; Berglund, Paavo; Frühbeck de Burgos...
Ensemble: ; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra; City of London Sinfonia; Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra; French National Orchestra; Helsinki Philharmo...

The works in this set of 16 CDs have been arranged in strict chronological order of composition, the first disc beginning with a work from...continue...

Best Guitar 100

6 CD / EMI Classics / 2008-06-24

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Lute in E major, BWV 1006a; Prelude, Fugue and Allegro for Lute in E flat major, BWV 998; Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Cantata no 147, "Herz u...
Performers: Bailes, Anthony; Barrueco, Manuel; Bitetti, Ernesto; Bonell, Carlos [Guitar]; Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Byzantine, Julian; Fisk, Eliot [Guitar]; Garibay, Minerva; Ghiglia, Oscar; Isbin, Sharon; Laniau,...
Conductors: Previn, Andre; Bátiz, Enrique; Ros Marbà, Antoni; Rattle, Simon, Sir; Bernstein, Elmer; Lubbock, Jeremy
Ensemble: ; City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra members; London Symphony Orchestra

This 6-CD set contains an unrivalled collection of 100 favorite guitar classics, performed by some of the world's leading artists. Among them are guitarists Manuel...continue...

Roberto Alagna - Christmas Album

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2006-10-10

Works: Roberto Alagna: Gentil Pere Noël; John Francis Wade: O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles); Christmas Traditional: We Wish You a Merry Christmas (English); Il est né, le divin enfant (Fr...
Performers: Alagna, Roberto; Ballard, Russ; Barclay, John; Barker, Guy; Bryans, Ron; Bryans, Ronald; Burns, Hugh; Cole, B.J.; Davies, Peter; Ellington, Lance; Ferguson, Ross; Gomm, Nigel; Greaves, Connie; Gromme...
Conductors: Smith, Robin
Ensemble: Choir of St. John's Church, Elora; London Oratory Choir; London Symphony Orchestra; New London Children's Choir; Smithills School Junior Choir

French born tenor Roberto Alagna made an immediate impact by the age of 25, when he had his debut as Alfredo in 'La Traviata' -...continue...

Grace like a River / Christopher Parkening

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-05-02

Works: Carlo Domeniconi: Konyunbaba, Op. 19; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata no 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" BWV 147; Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004; Isaac Albéniz: Recuerdo...
Performers: Parkening, Christopher
Conductors: Litton, Andrew; Bernstein, Elmer; Klein, Kenneth
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra

Angel Records is pleased to offer the release of an album of guitar classics by world renowned artist Christopher Parkening. This collection features recordings that...continue...

Simple Gifts

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon / 2005-10-11

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Ave verum corpus; Traditional Spiritual: Deep River; John Rutter: Lord bless you and keep you; Alan Murray: I'll Walk Beside You; Giovanni Pergolesi: Stabat Mater; Christmas ...
Performers: Jones, Aled; Keenlyside, Simon; Terfel, Bryn; Williams, John [Guitar]
Conductors: Wordsworth, Barry
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; London Voices

This disc, entitled Simple Gifts presents Bryn Terfels favorite sacred, spiritual and inspirational songs, in new orchestral arrangements of Chris Hazell, including Deep River, John...continue...
This album received the 2007 Grammy Award for "Best Classical Crossover Album."...continue...

The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in the World...Ever!

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2005-10-04

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846-869; Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147; Sheep may safely graze (after Bach's The Hunt Cantata, BWV 208); Sonata for Violin solo no...
Performers: Barrueco, Manuel; Bitetti, Ernesto; Brandon, David; Browne, Geoffrey [eng horn]; Fisk, Eliot; Isbin, Sharon; Laniau, Pierre; Parkening, Christopher; Romero, Angel
Conductors: Foster, Lawrence; Lubbock, Jeremy; Litton, Andrew
Ensemble: Lausanne Chamber Orchestra; London Symphony Orchestra; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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...

Bach to Brubeck / Brubeck, Crofut, Brown, Revzen, London SO

1 CD / Koch International / 2000-02-22

Works: Chris Brubeck: Concerto for Bass Trombone; Variations on themes by Bach; Variations on a theme by Bach; Bill Crofut: Blues Suite for Banjo and Orchestra; Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita for Lute in C ...
Performers: Brown, Joel; Brubeck, Chris; Crofut, Bill
Conductors: Revzen, Joel
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

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...

Schifrin: Concertos for Flute & Guitar / Canales, Laguna

1 CD / Urtext (Mexico) / 1995-01-01

Works: Lalo Schifrin: Concerto for Flute "Caribeño"; Concerto for Guitar; Tropicos
Performers: Canales, Marisa; Laguna, Juan Carlos
Conductors: Schifrin, Lalo
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Lalo Schifrin has won 4 Grammys and been nominated for an Oscar several times. He wrote the film scores for Mission: Impossible, Cool Hand Luke,...continue...

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

Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto, 12 Etudes, 5 Preludes / Yepes

1 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1988-10-31

Works: Heitor Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto, A. 501; Estudios (12), etudes for guitar, A. 235; Prelúdios (5), for guitar, A. 419
Performers: Yepes, Narciso [Guitar]
Conductors: Ravarro, Garcia
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra

Rodrigo: Concerto de Aranjuez; Villa-Lobos: Concerto / Bream

1 CD / RCA Records / 1987-09-01

Works: Joaquín Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Guitar Concerto, A. 501; Prelúdios (5), for guitar, A. 419; Suite populaire brésilienne, W 20
Performers: Bream, Julian [Guitar]; Winfield, Michael
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot; Previn, Andre
Ensemble: London Symphony Orchestra; Monteverdi Orchestra