Name: Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
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Album: Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Romance
2)	Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
3)	Sunburst for guitar
4)	Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios, for guitar ("El Ultimo Tr‚molo;" "El Ultimo Canto")
5)	Suite espa¤ola No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7: Asturias
6)	Gymnopedie for piano No. 3
7)	Condor Pasa, traditional melody, El
8)	Deer Hunter, film score: Cavatina, The
9)	Verano porte¤o, tango (incl. in Cuatro estaciones porte¤as [The Four Seasons])
10)	Scherzino Mexicano, for guitar
11)	Berceuse
12)	Natalia, for guitar
13)	Danza Espanola, for orchestra (from "La Vida Breve")
14)	Mrs. Maxwell
15)	Epitaphs No. 3, for guitar
16)	Partita for lute in E major, BWV 1006a (BC L171): Prelude
17)	Sonata for keyboard in E major, K. 380 (L. 23) "CortŠge"
18)	Trio Sonata for violin, lute & continuo in C major, RV 82: III. Allegro
19)	Concierto de Aranjuez, for guitar & orchestra: Adagio

Album: Classic Williams: Romance of the Guitar
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Romance
2)	Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
3)	Sunburst for guitar
4)	Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios, for guitar ("El Ultimo Tr‚molo;" "El Ultimo Canto")
5)	Suite espa¤ola No. 1, for piano, Op. 47, B. 7: Asturias
6)	Gymnopedie for piano No. 3
7)	Condor Pasa, traditional melody, El
8)	Deer Hunter, film score: Cavatina, The
9)	Verano porte¤o, tango (incl. in Cuatro estaciones porte¤as [The Four Seasons])
10)	Scherzino Mexicano, for guitar
11)	Berceuse
12)	Natalia, for guitar
13)	Danza Espanola, for orchestra (from "La Vida Breve")
14)	Mrs. Maxwell
15)	Epitaphs No. 3, for guitar
16)	Partita for lute in E major, BWV 1006a (BC L171): Prelude
17)	Sonata for keyboard in E major, K. 380 (L. 23) "CortŠge"
18)	Trio Sonata for violin, lute & continuo in C major, RV 82: III. Allegro
19)	Concierto de Aranjuez, for guitar & orchestra: Adagio

Performer Notes

Personnel: John Williams (guitar).
The guitar gained international acceptance as a classical instrument only in the 20th century. In that time, however, few musicians achieved a reputation for utter mastery of the instrument equal to that of John Williams. This collection of bright moments from his illustrious career includes music from throughout the world, each highlighting an aspect of Williams' brilliance.
While some of the works included in this album may be novelties for Williams, listeners will no doubt be familiar with them. The traditional tune 'Romance' is often performed by guitar students, but rarely with the delicacy found here. Simon and Garfunkel fans will recognize the Peruvian folksong, "El condor pasa," but will delight in Williams' performance of this arrangement.
Revisiting Williams' classic recordings is an equal treat. The passion of the tango swells in Piazzolla's 'Verano porte¤o,' and the bright, dexterous fingerwork required in York's 'Sunburst' shows why Williams is recognized as one of the guitar's great masters. Whether performing solo or with a full orchestra, Williams brings out the sweetness, power and lyricism of his instrument.