This week’s show was inspired by a listener who suggested we dedicate some time to Andrés Segovia. He wrote, “Of all musicians I have known, no one dominated the field as he did. Almost single-handedly, he converted the guitar from a plaything to a concert instrument. Several composers dedicated their works to him. An amazing artist and an unforgettable man.” So, this week, we’ll hear Andrés Segovia and his colleagues perform guitar pieces by Bach, Villa-Lobos, Albéniz, and Brouwer.
A Guitar Fest
Guitar on its back in black and white
Playlist
Episode 1
Bach, JS: Gigue from Suite for Lute in C Minor, BWV 997
Andrés Segovia, guitar
1927-1939 Recordings – Volume 1
EMI 61048
2:48
Sor, Fernando: Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9
Andrés Segovia, guitar
Segovia – 1950s American Recordings Volume 2
Naxos 8111090
7:10
Albéniz, Isaac: Granada
Andrés Segovia, guitar
The Segovia Collection Vol. 3
MCA 42069
5:17
Albéniz, Isaac: Sevilla
Andrés Segovia, guitar
The Segovia Collection Vol. 3
MCA 42069
4:04
Turina, Joaquín: Sevillana
Andrés Segovia, guitar
The Segovia Collection Vol. 3
MCA 42069
5:54
Rodrigo, Joaquín: Fantasía para un gentilhombre: I. Villano y Ricercare II. Españoleta – Toques de la Caballería de Napoles III. Danza de las Hachas IV. Canario
Symphony of the Air/Enrique Jorda, Andrés Segovia, guitar
The Segovia Collection
DG 471430
21:26
Bach, JS: Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita for Violin Solo No. 3 in E, BWV 1006
Andrés Segovia, guitar
The Segovia Collection
DG 471430
2:56
Episode 2
Vivaldi, Antonio: Lute Concerto in D, RV 93 – I. Allegro Giusto II. Largo II. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra/Daniel Barenboim; John Williams, guitar
The Great Guitar Concertos
CBS 44791
10:02
Giuliani, Mauro: Guitar Concerto No. I. in A, Op. 30 – II. Andantino III. Rondo Alla Polacca
English Chamber Orchestra/Daniel Barenboim; John Williams, guitar
The Great Guitar Concertos
CBS 44791
12:55
Castelnuovo Tedesco, Mario: Tedesco: Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D,
Op. 99 – II. Andantino Alla Romanza
English Chamber Orchestra/Daniel Barenboim; John Williams, guitar
The Great Guitar Concertos
CBS 44791
7:16
Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Guitar Concerto, A 501 – II. Andantino e Andante
English Chamber Orchestra/Daniel Barenboim; John Williams, guitar
The Great Guitar Concertos
CBS 44791
5:20
Ponce, Manuel: Concierto Del Sur – I. Allegretto
London Symphony Orchestra/Previn; John Williams, guitar
The Great Guitar Concertos
CBS 44791
12:22
Bach, Johann Sebastian: French Suite No. 4 In E-flat, BWV 815
Murray Perahia, piano
DG 4796 565
2:11
Episode 3
Dowland, John: Mignarda
Julian Bream
Bream Collection, Vol. 1 – Golden Age English Lute Music
RCA 61584
4:17
Johnson, Robert: Carman’s Whistle
Julian Bream
Bream Collection, Vol. 1 – Golden Age English Lute Music
RCA 61584
2:38
Britten, Benjamin: The Second Lute Song of the Earl of Essex (Gloriana, 1953)
Julian Bream, guitar; Peter Pears, tenor
Music for Voice and Guitar
RCA 61601
4:48
Britten, Benjamin: Folk Song Arrangements — I Will Give My Love an Apple
Julian Bream, guitar; Peter Pears, tenor
Music for Voice and Guitar
RCA 61601
1:54
Britten, Benjamin: Folk Song Arrangements — Sailor-Boy
Julian Bream, guitar; Peter Pears, tenor
Music for Voice and Guitar
RCA 61601
1:20
Bennett, Richard Rodney: Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Ensemble:
I. Lento e rubato; vivo III. Con brio
Melos Ensemble/David Atherton/Julian Bream
Guitar Concertos
RCA 61598
10:29
Walton, William: Five Bagatelles – Sempre espressivo
Julian Bream, guitar
Dedication
RCA 25419
2:25
Britten, Benjamin: Nocturnal after John Dowland, Op. 70
Julian Bream, guitar
Music for Voice & Guitar
RCA 61601
18:34
Dowland, John: Lady Clifton’s Spirit
Julian Bream, guitar
Music for Voice & Guitar
RCA 61601
1:35
Bach, Johann Sebastian: French Suite No. 4 In E-flat, BWV 815
Murray Perahia, piano
DG 4796 565
2:12
Episode 4
Couperin, François: Les Baricades Mistérieuses
Eliot Fisk, guitar
Eliot Fisk Plays Guitar Fantasies
Musicmasters 7008 2
1:44
Dowland, John: Forlorne Hope
Eliot Fisk, guitar
Eliot Fisk Plays Guitar Fantasies
Musicmasters 7008 2
3:11
Barrios, Agustin: Sueño En La Floresta
Eliot Fisk, guitar
Eliot Fisk Plays Guitar Fantasies
Musicmasters 7008 2
7:01
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Mario: Capriccio Diabolico, Op. 85 “Omaggio A Paganini”
Eliot Fisk, guitar
Bell’ Italia: Four Centuries of Italian Music
Music Masters 67079
9:00
Paganini, Niccolo: Sonata No. 4 in D Major: Menuetto – Rondoncino
Eliot Fisk, guitar
Bell’Italia: Four Centuries of Italian Music
Music Masters 67079
3:46
Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Prelude No. 2 in E Major
Pepe Romero, guitar
The Art of Pepe Romero – Guitar Favourites
Philips 420245
3:07
Villa-Lobos, Heitor: Chôro No. 1
Pepe Romero, guitar
The Art of Pepe Romero – Guitar Favourites
Philips 420245
4:54
Yepes, Narciso: Jeux interdits, “Romance”
Pepe Romero, guitar
The Art of Pepe Romero – Guitar Favourites
Philips 420245
1:50
Albéniz, Isaac: Tango, Op. 165, No. 2
Pepe Romero and Celin Romero, guitars
The Art of Pepe Romero – Guitar Favourites
Philips 420245
2:16
Romero, Celedonio: Noche in Malaga
Los Romeros
Los Romeros – Golden Jubilee Celebration
London 478 0192
4:04
Rodrigo, Joaquín: Concierto Madrigal – II. Madrigal
Academy of St. Martin In The Fields/Neville Marriner; Pepe Romero, Angel Romero, guitars
Los Romeros – Golden Jubilee Celebration
London 478 0192
2:52
Tárrega, Francisco: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Pepe Romero
Recuerdos De La Alhambra – Jeux Interdits – Asturias
Philips 6514 381
4:40
Episode 5
Villa-Lobo, Heitor: Preludes, W.419 (1940) – No.4 in E Minor. Lento No.3 in A Minor Andante
Ernesto Bitetti, guitar
The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in The World…ever!
EMI 46809
8:47
Ponce, Manuel: Scherzino Mexicano
Ernesto Bitetti, guitar
The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in The World…ever!
EMI 46809
2:23
Brouwer, Leo: “Canción de cuna”
Ernesto Bitetti, guitar
The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in The World…ever!
EMI 46809
3:38
Ramírez, Ariel: “Alfonsina y el mar”
Ernesto Bitetti, guitar
The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in The World…ever!
EMI 46809
4:39
Abril, Antón García: “Habanera”
Ernesto Bitetti, guitar
The Most Relaxing Guitar Album in The World…ever!
EMI 46809
3:51
traditional, arr. Barbosa Lima, Carlos: “Wayfaring Strangers”
Joan Baez, Sharon Isbin, guitars
Journey to The New World
Sony 45456
5:02
Mark O’Connor/Traditional: “Road to Appalachia” “Shine on”
“Cotton Pickn Blues” “Texas Dance Hall Blues”
Mark O’Connor, violin; Sharon Isbin, guitar
Journey to The New World
Sony 45456
5:32
Almeida, Laurindo: Historia do Luar – Choro
Sharon Isbin annd Thiago De Mello
Journey to The Amazon
Teldec 6301 9899
2:11
Lauro, Antonio: “Seis por Derecho”
Sharon Isbin, Paul Winter, Thiago de Mello
Journey to The Amazon
Teldec 6301 9899
3:35
Thiago de Mello Gaudencio: “A Hug for Pixingha”
Sharon Isbin, Paul Winter, Thiago de Mello
Journey to The Amazon
Teldec 6301 9899
3:57
Thiago de Mello Gaudencio: Chants for the Chief, No.2: Uirapurú do Amazonas
Sharon Isbin, Paul Winter, Thiago de Mello
Journey to The Amazon
Teldec 6301 9899
5:31