| |  | Music : David Russell Plays Baroque Music |  | | | | | | | | | | from: Telarc
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0089408055928
Label: Telarc
Manufacturer: Telarc
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Telarc
Release Date: January 23, 2001
Sales Rank: 115065
Studio: Telarc
Disc 1:- 1. Allemande
- 2. Corente
- 3. Sarabanda
- 4. Aria
- 5. Minuet
- 6. Giga
- 1. Largo
- 2. Allegro
- 3. Largo 2
- 4. Allegro 2
- 1. Larghetto
- 2. Allegro
- 3. Adagio
- 4. Allegro
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Classical guitar wonder David Russell follows up his strong disc featuring the music of Mauro Giuliani with this fresh set of Baroque transcriptions. Thanks to Russell's impeccable technique and lyrical playing, you might even forget that these are transcriptions at all. Russell's interpretation of Jean Baptiste Loeillet's Suite No. 1 in G minor is impressive for its depth--these six dances range from jaunty (Corente) to graceful (Sarabanda), but the guitarist never falters. On Vivaldi's cello sonata, Russell grippingly conveys the composer's dark, meditative side during the Largo movements. But performing nine of Scarlatti's numerous harpsichord sonatas, Russell really gets to shine; these pieces seem tailor-made for the guitarist's agile fingers and understated style. Russell isn't the flashiest classical guitarist you'll hear, but his thoughtful and solid performances on this disc speak for themselves. --Jason Verlinde
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - One of the best classical guitarists today.
I bought this CD at a David Russel performance because he was such a great performer. I like the CD as much as I liked his live performance. He has expressive sound and makes the guitar sing and ring (sic).
Rating:  - Not an expert but loving this
I don't know how Russell makes his guitar like this, how his transcriptions get the tone and expression that this instrument is supposed to bring with the richness and playfullness of the keyboard. How all that the voices sound clear and distinct. I'm giving this record to a Scarlatti loving friend, it's so beautifully played and really getting the famous Spanish feeling. And some intrincate passage in the Loillet piece made me stop my car today, this guy is getting me crashed some day.
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Rating: - Thankfully not another"Best of the Baroque" recording
David Russell proves successful in these transcriptions to guitar, creating a dynamic forward progression and seamless legato that mirrors what the harpsichord would otherwise have acheived in the original.This is most impressive in the Scarlatti pieces, especially the vivacious and fascinating Sonata in D major (K.491) where Russell's sense of the whole and creative textures make it a most enticing result.His silky smooth, cross-string lead ins here create a bit of an illusion of a keyboard action. ... Read More
Rating: - Pleasant
This is a very pleasant recording.It features pieces that you don't see as frequently recorded as they should be.Russell is especially nice on the Loeillet suite.If you're into Baroque music this is a nice CD to pick.Russell does this music justice.Good stuff.
Rating: - Beautiful Baroque
While I don't care much for Russell's Latin and Spanish guitar performances, I do think he beautifully performs the Baroque pieces here and Bach transcriptions on other recordings.He's especially good at playing counterpoint and weaving different voices together.The tonal quality is pleasant also.
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