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Monday, September 25, 2017

Johann Sebastian Bach - Guitar Transcriptions (Andrés Segovia)


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Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
  1. Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996 (arr. Segovia): 2. Allemande
  2. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr. Segovia): 3. Sarabande
  3. Lute Partita in C minor, BWV 997 (arr. Segovia): 4. Gigue
  4. Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002 (arr. Segovia): Sarabande
  5. Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002 (arr. Segovia): Bourrée
  6. Violin Partita No. 1 in B minor, BWV 1002 (arr. Segovia): Double
  7. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 1. Prélude
  8. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 2. Allemande
  9. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 3. Courante
  10. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 4. Sarabande
  11. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 5. Bourrées 1 & 2
  12. Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 (arr. John Duarte): 6. Gigue
  13. Prelude for lute in C minor, BWV 999 (arr. Segovia)
  14. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001 (arr. Segovia): 3. Siciliana
  15. Violin Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 (arr. Segovia): 3. Gavotte en Rondeau
  16. Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 (arr. Segovia): 5. Chaconne

Andrés Segovia, guitar
Date: 1952-1968
Label: MCA


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Review

The first installment of the Segovia Collection by the classical division of MCA, an album to Bach was one of the first modern (read: CD) releases of the master of the classical guitar, Andrés Segovia. All of the works appearing on this album originated in the hands of the great composer Bach, as the title foretells. The careful playing of one of the Baroque composer's most faithful transcriptionists brings forth a virtuosity that can hardly be compared to others. The guitar is made into one of the most beautiful tools of the classical genre in only a few moments in the hands of the master. Part of the credit should, of course, go to Bach himself for the compositions; but the performance at hand is that which is reviewed. Pieces performed include works from "Cello Suite No. 3," "Violin Partita No. 1," and the "Lute Suites." For any fan of Bach, or Baroque in general, this would be a stunning addition. For fans of classical guitar, it may well already be known.

-- Adam Greenberg, AllMusic

More reviews:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Segovia-Collection-Vol-Legendary/dp/B000002PGS

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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. Bach enriched established German styles through his mastery of counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and his adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from Italy and France. He is known for instrumental compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos and the Goldberg Variations, and vocal music such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since the 19th-century Bach Revival he has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Sebastian_Bach

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Andrés Segovia (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987) was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he is seen as the grandfather of the classical guitar. Many professional classical guitarists today are students of Segovia, or students of his students. Segovia's contribution to the modern-romantic repertoire not only included commissions but also his own transcriptions of classical or baroque works. He is remembered for his expressive performances: his wide palette of tone, and his distinctive musical personality, phrasing and style.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9s_Segovia

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