Classical Guitar LPs
By Aaron Powell
Classical Guitar LPsJun 09, 2022
John Williams Plays Music From Englad, Japan, and Latin American [M35123, 1973] Columbia Masterworks M
Aaron breaks down a fabulous John Williams record from 1973. Spotify and YouTube has video of the Podcast.
An Andres Segovia Recital Decca DL 9633, 1952
Aaron breaks down his absolute FAVORITE Classical Guitar LP by the legendary Andres Segovia. This is the first video podcast, where available
Angel Romero, Spanish Virtuoso [Angel S536094, 1975)
Aaron breaks down an "ok" classical guitar record from 1976 by the fabulous Angel Romero. Also a shoutout to the group at FeedSpot.com, who has recognized CGLPs as one of the top classical guitar podcasts.
The Artistry of Vicente Gomez [Decca DL 8965, 1960]
Two Favorite Guitar Concertos John Williams Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra
July 30th, 2023 checking in
Springtime In Aranjuez Romantic Guitar Music Narciso Yepes, Sigfried Behrend [Deutsche Grammophon 413261-1, 1981]
Aaron discusses a very nice collection of (mostly) 2nd movement Adagio pieces on a fabulous recording.
Rodrigo Concierto Madrigal Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Pepe & Angel Romero
Aaron breaks down a killer LP from 1975 of Pepe & Angel Romero playing the music of Joaquin Rodrigo
Spanish Fantasy Liona Boyd Kennedy Powell [Columbia Masterworks M 36675, 1980]
Listen to the wonderful Spanish Fantasy album from 1980. Aaron has special guest, Steven Kennedy, from Des Moines. A great discussion about the musical selections, joy of playing guitar as well as challenges such as focal dystonia.
Music For Voice & Guitar Bream Pears Britten Oltman Powell [RCA Red Seal (reissue) 1975]
Aaron brings in an old friend Matt Oltman (2002 GRAMMY®-AWARD WINNER) as a guest host to discuss all things Bream, Pears, Britten voice and guitar.
400 Years of the Classical Guitar, Alrio Diaz Everest 3155 1966 [Reissue of 1959 Original Recording]
Aaron is excited to finally be able to present a recording of the great pedagogue Alrio Diaz. Many, many copies of printed music are in Aaron's personal library and edited by Alrio Diaz, but this is a first to hear of his recorded works, and it is well worth it, to be sure
John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce CBS Masterworks M 35820, 1978
Three Centuries of the Guitar, Andres Segovia [MCA 2523, 1961]
Aaron gives his impressions and reactions to the 1961 recording Three Centuries of Guitar. This is actually a 1973 repressing, as the original recording was on the Decca label. Wonderful music on this episode, my favorite being the Homage to Boccherini by Mario Castelnuevo-Tedesco, written in 1933.
Elizabethan Guitar Music [Musical Heritage Society 1950, 1973]
Aaron analyzes some rarely-heard music from Elizabethan England, on this 1973 MHS recording
J.S. Bach Lute Suites 996, 997 Goran Sollscher [Deutsche Grammophon 410 643-1, 1983]
Listen to Aaron analyze the 1983 Deutsche Grammophon recording of Goran Sollscher on the 11 string guitar, with first hand insight from the performer.
The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1960 SP 8582]
Aaron analyzes the 1960 LP entitled The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida. It is a wonderful recording with the help of a French Horn and a Viola as well!
This is the first episode of season 7
Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 3&4 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979]
Aaron wraps up the 5th season of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast with this wonderful recording of Julian Bream & John Williams from 1979. Listen to music performed on two guitars that is very unique and moving
Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 1&2 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979]
Aaron wraps up the 5th season of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast with this wonderful recording of Julian Bream & John Williams from 1979. Listen to music performed on two guitars that is very unique and moving
Four Centuries of Italian Guitar Ernesto Bitetti [Turnabout Vox TV 34680, 1975]
Aaron discusses the 1975 album of 400 years of Italian Guitar music, and includes a funny story that occurred during a performance at the Drake Observatory
The Romeros Play Baroque Concertos and Solo Works [Mercury SR90417, 1965]
Aaron breaks down the album by Spain's Royal Family of the Guitar. The Quartet plays several pieces and we hear solo works by Celindonio, Celin and Angel. Pepe only plays on the quartet tracks, but don't be disappointed--this is an awesome recording from a year of awesome recordings, 1965
Spanish Guitar Music of the 16th & 17th Centuries Jose Luis Lopategui [Turnabout/Vox 34390, 1971]
Aaron discusses a "new to him" guitarist, Jose Luis Loptegui from this 1971 Turnabout/Vox recording of Spanish Guitar Music from the 16th & 17th Centuries. Music of Luis Milan, Alonso de MuDarra, Diego Pisador, Luys de Narvaez, and Gaspar Sanz.
Segovia Tansman, Mompou, de Valera [Decca 710112 1967]
Aaron opens up Season 5 of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast by breaking down a 1967 reissue of the 1965 Andres Segovia recording. Alexandre Tansman's Suite Polonico, Federico Mompou's Suite Compostelana and two pieces by Maria de Valeria.
Special thanks to Paul Sacks of Ames, Iowa for donating the LP as well as being a monthly support of the podcast.
The Thank-You Episode
It's a busy summer, and hopefully before school resumes there will be time to begin Season 5 of the Classical Guitar LP's podcast! Enjoy
Guitar Classics by Manuel M. Ponce Gustavo Lopez [Musart LPD 36, 1957]
Aaron discusses the LP and the music of M. M. Ponce
Presti & Lagoya Play Baroque Music for Two Guitars [Mercury MG50457, 1967]
Aaron visits with the CGLP Listeners about the Presti/Lagoya Duo, the music played on the recording and the unique circumstances that surround this final release of this classical guitar duo who also were Husband and Wife.
John Zaradin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Concert Encores S4E4
Aaron gives commentary about a guitarist that he is just learning about--check this episode out
The Complete Lute Music On Guitar Sides 3 & 4 John Williams [Columbia, M2 33510, 1975]
Aaron finishes up visiting about this WONDERFUL JW recording of J.S. Bach from 1975
The Complete Lute Music On Guitar Sides 1 & 2 John Williams [Columbia, M2 33510, 1975]
A Scarlatti Guitar Recital Classical Guitar LPS S4E1 [ABC, 1970]
Enjoy this "academic" yet touching recording. Carlos Barbosa-Lima in 1970, what could be better than that? Warm tone, and brilliant playing and the gorgeous music by baroque master composer, Domenico Scarlatti
A Spanish Guitar Recital Maria Luisa Anido [Capitol, 1955]
Listen to Aaron discuss "old friends" and "new friends" with regard to this LP from 1955. Thanks to Joe Diaz (a former student of Aaron's) for the use of the LP
Famous Guitar Music, Pepe Romero [Phillips, 1977]
Listen to Aaron discuss the playing of world-class guitarist, Pepe Romero and enjoy the album
Fernando Sor: Twenty Studies for Guitar, John Williams [Westminster, 1963]
Aaron gives some praise and also some criticism of the 1963 recording by the great John Williams.
From the record collection of Aaron's former student, Joe Diaz
In The Spanish Style, Christopher Parkening [Angel, S-36020 1968]
Aaron shares his musings on his "desert island classical guitar LP"
Enjoy and happy listening
Concerto for Classic Guitar and Jazz Piano Alexandre Lagoya and Claude Bolling [RCA, 1976]
Aaron picks apart a new favorite album--what a treat!
The New World Of The Guitar, Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1957]
Wow, another excellent recording reviewed by Aaron Powell! Enjoy the 1st episode of the new season
Classical Guitar LPs S2E6 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Amsterdam Guitar Trio [RCA, 1983]
Aaron reviews the 1983 album Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by the Amsterdam Guitar Trio.
CGLPs podcast celebrates over 3000 listens, looking forward to the 3rd season
Classical Guitar LPs S2E5 The Spanish Guitar of Oscar Ghiglia [Angel, 1970]
Aaron reviews the album The Spanish Guitar of Oscar Ghiglia [Angel, 1970]
Classical Guitar LPs S2E4 The Classical Guitar, Eliot Fisk [MHS, 1983]
Listen to Aaron discuss how he DIDN'T get to meet Eliot Fisk while in Vienna back in 1997. Eliot Fisk serves up a tremendously well played offering, thanks for listening
Classical Guitar LPs S2E3 The Virtuoso Guitar, John Williams [Everest, 1968]
Listen as Aaron Powell unpacks the 1968* recording of The Virtuoso Guitar by John Williams--one of Aaron's personal guitar-heroes.
*there is more in the episode, but Aaron believes that this recording is a compilation of earlier recordings released in 1968 on the Everest label
Classical Guitar LPs S2E2 Classic Guitar Artistry, Douglas Niedt [Antigua, 1976]
Aaron gives a run-down of his former teacher's debut recording Classic Guitar Artistry.
Side 1
Misionere, Bustamente
Pavane pour une infante defunte, Ravel arr. Niedt
Fandanguillo, Turina
Cavatina, Myers arr. Niedt
Side 2
Pleasant Despair, Satie arr. Niedt
Prelude No. 2, Gershwin arr. Niedt
Le Rossiniane, Giuliani edited Niedt
Classical Guitar LPs S2E1 The World of the Spanish Guitar, Narciso Yepes [London, 1971]
Aaron talks about the 1971 Narciso Yepes recording (on a 6-string classical guitar--not a 10-string)
Giuliani, Pepe Romero [Phillips, 1978]
Discogs Info
The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida [Capitol Records, 1961]
The Guitar, Liona Boyd [Boot Master Concert series, 1974]
Aaron's personal favorite off this record is The Girl With The Flaxen Hair , Liona's playing of the piece is brilliantly done
Discogs Information
Aaron's YouTube Channel
www.powellguitar.com
Julian Bream's Greatest Hits [Westminster Gold Series, 1970]
Discogs Information
PowellGuitar.com
Aaron's YouTube Channel