[Classical, Guitar] Various Artists - The Only Guitar Album You'll Ever Need (2000) (2CD) [FLAC]

Various Artists - The Only Guitar Album You'll Ever Need (2000) (2CD)
| FLAC (Tracks+Cue) | 578MB | Classical, Guitar | Label: Sony BMG | Covers Included |

Released by Sony BMG in 2000, The Only Guitar Album You'll Ever Need is a compelling 2-disc compilation that brings together some of the most iconic and emotionally resonant pieces ever written for classical guitar. From Baroque masterpieces to Spanish flamenco-influenced gems and 20th-century Latin American works, this album is both a tribute to the guitar’s expressive range and a delightful listening experience for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Disc 1 opens with the delicate tremolos of “Recuerdos de la Alhambra,” immediately drawing the listener into the romantic beauty of Spanish classical guitar. Pieces like “Cavatina” (famously featured in The Deer Hunter) and the haunting “Adagio” from Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez showcase the guitar’s ability to convey deep emotion with subtle elegance. Works by Tarrega, Barrios, and Albéniz fill the disc with lyricism, rhythm, and technical brilliance.

Disc 2 broadens the scope, offering refined interpretations of Renaissance pieces such as “Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens,” as well as fiery Spanish works like “Asturias (Leyenda)” and “Zapateado.” The inclusion of Latin American composers such as Villa-Lobos and Piazzolla brings energy and rhythmic diversity, particularly with the closing piece “Verano Porteño,” which ends the set on a passionate and dramatic note.

Performances across both discs are impeccable, highlighting not only technical prowess but also the soulful nuance required to fully realize these compositions. Each track has been thoughtfully selected to represent different periods and styles, making the collection a comprehensive and immersive guitar journey.

Whether you're looking to explore the depths of classical guitar or simply unwind with beautifully played music, The Only Guitar Album You'll Ever Need delivers on its promise—it’s an essential collection that lives up to its ambitious title.

Tracklist:
DISC 1 | 01:11:07 |
01 - Tárrega - Recuerdos De La Alhambra ...04:04
02 - Granados - Danzas Espanolas Op.37, No.5 - Andaluza ...04:17
03 - Myers - Cavatina (from The Deer Hunter) ...03:58
04 - Falla - The Miller's Dance (from The Three Cornered Hat) ...02:55
05 - Rodrigo - Concierto De Aranjuez - Adagio ...10:31
06 - Falla - Spanish Dance No. 1 (from La Vida Breve) ...03:42
07 - Richoly - Lágrima ...04:36
08 - Laro - Natalie (Vals Venezulano No.3) ...03:27
09 - Tárrega - Adelita ...03:30
10 - Turina - Fandanguillo, Op.36 ...05:01
11 - Weiss - Fantasia In E Minor ...06:10
12 - Pujol - Malagueña ...01:19
13 - Villa-lobos - Prelude No.2 ...02:42
14 - Barrios - La Catedral ...03:57
15 - Giuliani (ed. Bream) - Sonata In C, Op.15 - Allegro ...06:00
16 - Anon (c.1700) - Romance ...02:59
17 - Sanz - Canarios ...01:59

DISC 2 | 01:12:09 |
01 - Cutting - Variations On 'Greensleeves' ...03:54
02 - Rodrigo - Zapateado (from 3 Spanish Pieces) ...03:06
03 - Ravel (arr. Bream) - Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte ...06:18
04 - Albéniz - Sevilla ...05:20
05 - Vivaldi (ed. Bream) - Concerto In D For Lute & Strings, RV93 - Largo ...03:54
06 - Villa-lobos - Choros No.1 ...03:48
07 - Turina - Homenaje À Tárrega, Op.69 - Garrotin & Solleares 1 ...02:09
08 - Julian Bream - Homenaje A Tarrega, Op.69 - Garrotin & Solleares ...02:00
09 - Rodrigo - En Los Trigales ...04:02
10 - J.s. Bach - Prelude In D Major ...04:17
11 - Falla - Homenaje, Le Tombeau De Debussy ...03:42
12 - Albéniz - Asturias (Leyenda) ...06:45
13 - Mozart (arr. Bream) - Divertimenti, K.Anh.229 - Larghetto ...04:42
14 - Mozart (arr. Bream) - Divertimenti, K.Anh.229 - Allegro ...02:18
15 - Granados - Danzas Españolas, Op.37, No.11 - Zambra ...06:24
16 - Dowland - Semper Dowland, Semper Dolens ...04:22
17 - Piazzolla - Verano Porteño ...05:08

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