John Williams (guitarist) - Leo Brouwer - The Black Decameron

I'm disappointed by the lack of good modern classical guitar torrents out there so I'm going to be uploading a few of my favorites from Leo Brouwer: Guitar Music Volume 1 with performer Ricardo Cobo, Guitar Music Volume 3 with Graham Anthony Devine, and The Black Decameron with John Williams. The Leo Brouwer Naxus albums go for less than 10 bucks so if you enjoy this music please go out and buy it. mp3 at 320 kbps. See my other torrents for more classical guitar. If ya'll have any good modern classical guitar albums, please upload them. Comments from a review on Amazon: 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.

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albenizski (2008-10-14)

let's seed this torrent.. it works and great playing by williams the prince of classical guitar..

asaaberg (2009-02-06)

Thank you. I discovered a new guitarist. Please upload more.

peliard (2009-02-06)

Thank you. Please upload more of this kind of music.

tommcd (2009-07-09)

Thanks a lot for this. John Williams is a great guitarist, and Leo Brouwer is one of the best composers writing guitar music. The Black Decameron is one of his best pieces.