Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Johann Sebastian Bach's masterpieces, reimagined for the classical guitar in this exquisite 2025 release from Naxos Special Projects. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 28 minutes, this album is a treasure trove of 47 meticulously arranged pieces, showcasing the profound depth and versatility of Bach's compositions. From the hauntingly beautiful "Cavatina" from The Deer Hunter to the enchanting "Clair de Lune" and the iconic "Air on the G String," each track is a testament to the enduring brilliance of Bach's work. The album also features beloved classics like "Träumerei," "Recuerdos de la Alhambra," and "Over the Rainbow," each reworked to highlight the guitar's expressive range. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing the universal appeal of Bach's music through the intimate and resonant medium of the classical guitar.
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Tracks
No. 3, Allegro solemneAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Graham Anthony Devine
The Deer Hunter: Cavatina (Arr. for Guitar by John Williams)Stanley Myers, Norbert Kraft
VI. GigueJohann Sebastian Bach, Jeffrey McFadden
3 Intermezzos, Op. 117: No. 1 in E-Flat Major (Arr. for Guitar by Lovro Peretić)Johannes Brahms, Lovro Peretić
XXXIII. Canzone siciliana sul nome Gangi (Mario Gangi)Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Andrea de Vitis
Preludio in C MinorAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Celil Refik Kaya
SarabandeFrancis Poulenc, Pierre Laniau
No. 5, Les baricades mistérieuses (Arr. X. Jara for Guitar)François Couperin, Xavier Jara
V. Asturias "Leyenda"Isaac Albéniz, Norbert Kraft
Passacaglia in D Major (Arr. D. Cerović for Guitar)Silvius Leopold Weiss, Danijel Cerovic
Gabriel's Oboe (Arr. C. Marchione for guitar)Ennio Morricone, Adriano Del Sal
III. Clair de lune (Arr. R. MacDonald & T.A. Smith for 2 Guitars)Claude Debussy, ChromaDuo
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