A 6-CD box set devoted to recordings of Spanish guitar music by one of its finest exponents. No one apart from his mentor Segovia has done more to enhance the standing of the guitar than Julian Bream, observed BBC Music Magazine. Gramophones John Duarte, perhaps the most authoritative critic of guitar performance, stated: No living guitarist can sell this music so persuasively as Bream, who starts from a base of affection and conviction; indeed, a comparison with recordings of these pieces by others provides a definition of style to anyone in need of one.
G**C
The Best !
Julian Bream is just the best !
C**A
Big bang for the buck, artist stellar of course
As expected but much larger collection! What a bargain.
K**L
Five Stars
excellent!!
J**A
Good for the money
A good collection and worth buying given the price. Although I prefer John Willams' style, Bream is an accomplished performer and provides a good selection of Spanish music. The organization of the CD's, however is not the best and some pieces are repeated. Nevertheless, for someone who wants to have a good selection of Spanish Classical Guitar music this is a good buy.
H**A
The classical heritage
The visible embellishment of this noble instrument was enriched still more by the Spanish composers, who following the traces of his contemporaries. In the case of Fernando Sor, Haydn was his musical guide, where as Aguado, could establish himself with major vehemence, due its particular style, based in the notable right-hand articulation, eschewed the classical patterns, being able to print his own music a flamboyant and refined character. In the particular case of Fernando Sor, we have a wisdom blending of the counterpoint technique, an evocative mood from his own that, added the well known influence of the Italian composers (Domenico Cimarrosa and Giovanni Batista Pergolesi) and his beloved love for the Operatic genre, allowed him to enrich still more the lyrical possibilities of the guitar. Besides, unlike Nicolo Paganini, for instance fortunately did not transform the guitar in a simple device to show his overwhelming gifts. He used the guitar to play music, on the opposite approach of Paganini who used the music as mere device to play his instrument.In the guitar genre there has not been most deserved and superb tribute to Mozart that this Variations Op. 9 based on a motive of The most famous Mozart ?s Magic Flute. Loaded of such imaginative freshness and enraptured inspiration you may notice that one of the Variations conserves an undeniable Italian flavor; this is one of the most beloved hidden treasures the guitar can offers us, which raise with special charm in the hands of this formidable soloist.Aguado on the contrary acquired due his personal state of things, a notable adroitness who excelled by far, to Sor, so his musical approaches rode in opposite directions, trying to exploit at maximum levels the technical possibilities of the instrument.Julian Bream makes a colossal tribute to both composers in this egregious and golden album.
A**T
Spanish, Stylish... Superb!
If you are a fan of Julian Breams wonderful guitar playing, this six CD box set is a necessary acquisition. With the 'Complete Julian Bream Edition' box set out of print, and rare second hand copies being flogged for extortionate prices, this collection represents the largest portion of Bream's artistry available today. Each disk in this set contains the contents of a previously issued Julian Bream Edition CD, making available, at an affordable price, volumes 23-28.Disc 1= Vol.23: Milan, Narvaez & MudarraDisc 2= Vol.24: Sor & AguadoDisc 3= Vol.25: Granados & AlbenizDisc 4= Vol.26: Tarrega, Malats, Pujol, Llobet & TurinaDisc 5= Vol.27: Mudarra, Milan, Narvaez, Murcia, Boccherini, Sor & AguadoDisc 6= Vol.28: Rodrigo.
T**N
Five Stars
The best by The Master
M**E
Spanish Guitar
Great collection of Spanish Guitar played by Julian Bream. Just chill out and listen, bliss.
P**N
Five Stars
Brilliant music and delivered on time.
A**H
Brilliant Bream
Absolutely sensational
D**D
Five Stars
so good
M**R
Buy it before it goes out of stock
This is a wonderful collection. It is rare to find any of Julian Bream's work in India, let alone a six CD collection at a throw away price.
H**Z
Five Stars
Magnifique recordings...thanksbon service
C**N
Un genio de la guitarra
Me encanta el intérprete y la música
M**R
My ultimate guitarist.No question.
I love JB,above all others,and am so glad the box does NOT contain his most popular album,which I'm certain we all already own.Recordings,and technique,fabulous.I missed the big box,to my regret,but got the John Williams one.As I have maintained,both great,but I have always preferred Bream.I hope there will others in the Sony boxes,to issue a piecemeal version of the larger box.If so,"Sold".A talent like this comes along once in a lifetime,forget Miklos,even discount Segovia,this is the man who made the guitar relevant in the era of better recorded sound.Five stars? A Milky Way is insufficient.
H**N
超有名ギタリスト
最近「ポピュラー 古典スペインギター （G)ｼﾞｭﾘｱﾝ･ﾌﾞﾘｰﾑ 1962年」のCDを聴いて改めてﾌﾞﾘｰﾑの素晴らしさを認識した、やや硬めの正統的な弾き方なのだが、メロディーの歌わせ方、表現表情が素晴らしい、フェルナンデスやペペ・ロメロのような流麗さはないが、ﾌﾞﾘｰﾑは音楽性がある、ﾊﾞﾛｯｸから現代音楽までﾚﾊﾟｰﾄﾘｰが広い、特にﾊﾞﾛｯｸ系の演奏に秀でている、今回このBOXからの、ﾌﾞﾘｰﾑは期待したほどの演奏が聴けなかった。
パ**法
貴重な名演奏です。
ブリームは国内盤が少ないので輸入盤で貴重な名演奏を手に入れることができました。
A**F
Five Stars
Just love Julian Bream
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