Schubert:  Sonata Arpeggione & Giuliani:  Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra, Op. 30
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Schubert: Sonata Arpeggione & Giuliani: Concerto for Guitar and String Orchestra, Op. 30
Release Date: April 27, 1999
SK63385
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John Williams, the world's most popular classical guitarist, records on a period guitar for the first time in this new recording of Giuliani's Guitar Concerto in A Major, coupled with Williams' first-ever recording of Schubert's beautiful Sonata in A minor.

Guitar fans from all genres have a deep appreciation for John's unparalleled skill and artistry. This disc will be of special interest to early music fans -- Williams plays on a guitar made by Gaetano Guadagnini in 1814 for his first recording on an early instrument.

This release also marks a rare collaboration between Williams and the acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra. This is lovely, melodic guitar music, rarely performed and beautifully executed.

 

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Sonata "Arpeggione", D.821 (Instrumental)
     
1    I. Allegro moderato
     
2    II. Adagio
     
3    III. Allegretto
     
Concerto No. 1 in A Major for Guitar and String Orchestra, Op. 30 (Instrumental)
     
4    I. Allegro maestoso
     
5    II. Andantino; Siciliano
     
6    III. Rondo Alla Polacca