Customer Review: Most people who like hearing classical guitar, but who do not play or are rank amateurs, prefer a classical guitar album where the guitar sounds like it could be playing in the room. Technology since the 60's has made that possible for the classical guitar. However, while this album is a treat... more info
Customer Review: It's true that both Albeniz and Granados--the two composers whose music makes up most of this recording--came from Catalonia, but for me these pieces breathe the jasmine-scented air of Andalucia. If you've ever watched the sunrise from the hills above Malaga or spent an August evening in the plazas... more info
The first time that I heard Los Romeros and in particular Pepe Romero many years ago, was the "Concierto de Aranjuez" and the "Fantasía para un Gentilhombre" of Joaquin Rodrigo, with Neville Mariner and the "Saint Martin in the fields" Orchestra, after listening those magisterial pieces... more info
Customer Review: I should make clear at the outset that I don't own this (double) album. However, over the years I have accumulated all the recordings in previous manifestations. Since Amazon does not (as I write) list the contents, I give it below. By my computation, the total time is well over two hours. 1)... more info
Customer Review: Is there anyone who doesn't like Spanish piano music of the last century? No, I thought not. There is something so fresh and smile-inducing about the piano works of Albéniz and Granádos and their brethren. And of Spain's composers none are more deeply cultured and abundantly talented... more info
Customer Review: I don't agree with Leslie Gerber's editorial review of this disc, Segovia's playing of Bach is beautiful and he infuses this music which is so easy to play in a sterile fashion with great attention to the melodic line, contrapuntal texture and form, skills which are often sadly lacking in todays... more info