Dive into the captivating world of classical guitar with Claudio Maccari's "Essential Guitar," a comprehensive collection released on Berlin Classics in 2007. This album is a testament to Maccari's virtuosity and his deep connection with the guitar, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that span various styles and eras.
The album opens with the grandeur of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30, showcasing Maccari's technical prowess and expressive depth. The concerto's three movements—Allegro maestoso, Siciliana. Andantino, and Polonaise. Allegretto—are followed by a selection of sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, beautifully adapted for the guitar. These pieces highlight Maccari's ability to bring out the intricate melodies and harmonies of Scarlatti's compositions.
Heitor Villa-Lobos's Fantasia Elegiaca for Guitar in C Minor, Op. 59, adds a touch of elegance and sorrow, with its Introduction. Andante. Largo and Marche funébre. Andante. Moderato movements. The Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448, by Luigi Boccherini, offers a pastoral charm and rhythmic vitality, with movements like Pastorale, Allegro maestoso, Grave assai, and Fandango.
The album also includes Isaac Albéniz's Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47, featuring the evocative Granada, Sevilla, and Asturias. These pieces are complemented by Enrique Granados's Cantos de Espana, Op. 232, with the Orientale and Cordoba movements adding a Spanish flair.
Brazilian influences are evident in the Choro No. 1 in E Minor, W161, and the Suite populaire brésilienne, W020, with movements like Mazurka-Choro. Un peu lent, Schottish-Choro. Un peu modéré, and Gavotta-Choro. Allegro moderato. The album concludes with Agustín Barrios Mangoré's La Catedral, featuring Preludio, Andante religioso, Allegro solemne, and Una limosna por el amor de Dios, and the playful Sonatina Caótica for Two Guitars, with its Allegro, Andante, and Presto movements.
"Essential Guitar" is a celebration of the guitar's versatility and Maccari's mastery, making it a compelling addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30: I. Allegro maestosoMauro Guiliani, Claudio Maccari, Ensemble Ottocento, Andrea Rognoni
Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30: II. Siciliana. AndantinoMauro Guiliani, Claudio Maccari, Ensemble Ottocento, Andrea Rognoni
Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30: III. Polonaise. AllegrettoMauro Guiliani, Claudio Maccari, Ensemble Ottocento, Andrea Rognoni
Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 32: Aria - Version for GuitarDomenico Scarlatti, Luigi Attademo
Sonata in D Minor, Kk. 213: Andante - Version for GuitarDomenico Scarlatti, Luigi Attademo
Sonata in E Minor, Kk. 292: Allegro - Version for GuitarDomenico Scarlatti, Luigi Attademo
Fantasia Elegiaca for Guitar in C Minor, Op. 59: Inroduction. Andante. LargoFernando Sor, Stefano Palamidessi
Fantasia Elegiaca for Guitar in C Minor, Op. 59: Marche funébre. Andante. ModeratoFernando Sor, Stefano Palamidessi
Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448: I. PastoraleLuigi Boccherini, Eros Roselli, La Magnifica Comunità
Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448: II. Allegro maestosoLuigi Boccherini, Eros Roselli, La Magnifica Comunità
Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448: III. Grave assaiLuigi Boccherini, Eros Roselli, La Magnifica Comunità
Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, G. 448: IV. FandangoLuigi Boccherini, Eros Roselli, La Magnifica Comunità
Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47: I. GranadaIsaac Albéniz, Giuseppe Feola
Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47: III. SevillaIsaac Albéniz, Giuseppe Feola
Suite Española No. 1, Op. 47: V. AsturiasIsaac Albéniz, Giuseppe Feola
Cantos de Espana, Op. 232: II. OrientaleIsaac Albéniz, Giuseppe Feola
Cantos de Espana, Op. 232: IV. CordobaIsaac Albéniz, Giuseppe Feola
Choro No. 1 in E Minor, W161Heitor Villa-Lobos, Frédéric Zigante
Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: I. Mazurka-Choro. Un peu lentHeitor Villa-Lobos, Frédéric Zigante
Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: II. Schottish-Choro. Un peu modéréHeitor Villa-Lobos, Frédéric Zigante
Suite populaire brésilienne, W020: IV. Gavotta-Choro. Allegro moderatoHeitor Villa-Lobos, Frédéric Zigante
Las AbejasAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Christiano Porqueddu
La Catedral: I. PreludioMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto
La Catedral: II. Andante religiosoMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto
La Catedral: III. Allegro solemneMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto
La Catedral: Una limosna por el amor de DiosMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto
Sonatina Caótica for Two Guitars: I. AllegroMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto, Victor Villadangos
Sonatina Caótica for Two Guitars: II. AndanteMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto, Victor Villadangos
Sonatina Caótica for Two Guitars: III. PrestoMaximo Diego Pujol, Giorgio Mirto, Victor Villadangos
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