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Track Listings

1. Vampiros y Banqueros

2. Por Vez Primera

3. GET ON YOU KNEES

4. Tren Fantasma

5. COLAPSO EN LA M-30

6. Paraíso Terrenal

7. DUEÑO DE MI DESTINO

8. HERENCIA LETAL

9. Seguimos Vivis

10. Pura Sangre

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Tracks:

Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Moderato, II Theme And variations
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Theme
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 1
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 2
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 3
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: Variation 4
Concerto De Toronto (For John Williams):: III, Tempo Libero. Allegro
Elogio De La Danza - Eulogy For The Dance: Lento, Obstinato
El Decameron Negro (1981): El Arpa Del Guerrero
El Decameron Negro (1981): La Huida De Los Amantes Por El Valle De Los Ecos
El Decameron Negro (1981): Balada De La Doncella Enamoradal
Hika: 'In Memoriam Toru Takemitsu' (1996)

Customer Reviews:

Soulful playing from the man.......2004-10-19

I was recommended to approach this CD with caution, as John uses his trademark "faultless and riskless" playing style to the maximum, but being a huge fan I had to explore. I was not disappointed.
The opening to Concerto Toronto is quite simply spine tingling, John's technical ability boggles the mind in what seems to be one of the hardest guitar compositions to date, and also one of the most beautiful. Brouwer's typical theme development techniques are used to great effect, and his orchestration is also very appropriate - a rare trait for a composer so dedicated to one instrument. In this first movement, I found myself rewinding and relistening many times to some of the phrases, as Williams' playing is so impeccable. The second movement, a theme and variations is also excellently presented, and especially the first variation, I'd like to hear any other guitarist play this well.
The Elogio de la Danza is also very neatly presented, if a little souless in parts, on the whole justice is done to this fine work.
El Decameron Negro promised such great things - One of Brouwers finest compositions played by a true master. However, looking beyond technical ability (which anyone would agree is here in buckets) El Arpa del Guerrero sounds as though the notes have been put into a computer and churned back out. Yes its fluid and mistakeless, but for such an estabished performer,I expected better and more original things.
His interpretation of La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de los Ecos, however, is among the finest, if not the finest pieces of playing I have ever heard from John. The lyricism shines at every opportunity, and is strongly backed by his technique. If the gallop at the end leaves you unmoved, then see a doctor. Absolute magic.
Then the Balada de la Doncella Enmorada. This is undeniably a little rushed, and often used to show off - again its fluid and hugely impressive, but somewhat immature.(?)
The Hika is fantastic, John really brings out the agressive nature of the phrasing, and the sombre melodies - I'd like to see him do it live. He sure can play guitar.
Overall, definitely worth checking out - interpretations vary, and who am I to cuss such a legend's playing. I like this CD very much and so will you.

Brouwer and Williams at their best.......2000-02-09

Normally I do not like John Williams playing Brouwer or any other South American composer for that matter. This CD however surprised me. The music is played with, as always, technical supremacy and a lot of feeling/emotion, which I think normally lacks when he plays Brouwer. The Concerto de Toronto is great. I never knew that Brouwer composed stuff like this. The El Decameron Negro is out of this world.

One of Williams' best recordings!.......1999-11-17

In addition to the excellent premiere recording of Leo Brouwer's Concerto de Toronto (which, fortunately for Brouwer fans, includes several motifs used by Brouwer in some of his previous works), John Williams provides the listener with an outstanding rendition of the much recorded El Decameron Negro. His approach to La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de los Ecos (The Flight of the Lovers Through the Valley of the Echoes) results in some of the most sensitive and energetic playing I have heard from Williams.

Manuel Barrueco ~ Brouwer, Villa-Lobos & Orbon

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Manuel Barrueco ~ Brouwer, Villa-Lobos & Orbon

Manufacturer: Angel Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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300 Years of Guitar Masterpieces

ASIN: B000002SBB
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

Preludes Nos. 1-5, For Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 1 In E Minor
Preludes Nos. 1-5, For Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 2 In E Major
Preludes Nos. 1-5, For Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 3 In A Minor
Preludes Nos. 1-5, For Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 4 In E Minor
Preludes Nos. 1-5, For Guitar: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 5 In D Major
Choros No. 1: Heitor Villa-Lobos - Choros No. 1 In E Minor
Leo Brouwer - Danza caracteristica
CANTICUM: Leo Brouwer - Canticum 1 Eclosion
CANTICUM: Leo Brouwer - Canticum 2 Ditirambo
Leo Brouwer - Cancion de cuna (Berceuse)
Elogio de la Danza: Leo Brouwer - Elogio de la danza - I. Lento
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Preludio Y Danza: Julian Orbon - Preludio y danza - I. Preludio
Preludio Y Danza: Julian Orbon - Preludio y danza - II. Danza

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Invocation

Manufacturer: Old Town
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004KD26
Release Date: 1997-01-01

Tracks:

Introduction And Variations, Op. 28 'Marlborough'
Homenaje
Invocation Y Danza
Minuetto
Minuetto
Allegretto
Minuetto
Andantino
Minuetto
Allegretto Ossia Rondoncino
Lento
Obstinato
Reflections
Lullaby
Scott's Muse
Fantaisie Hongroise

Brouwer: Guitar Music: Danza Caracteristica/Elogio De La Danza/El Decameron Negro/Tres Danzas Concertantes/Rito De Los Orishas

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