Description

2008 two CD release, a sensational collection of the warmest, most soothing classical guitar pieces. With roots in Spain and the New World, the classical guitar evokes a sense of escape, vibrant color and romance. This album is the first release of it’s kind for Classic FM (the popular UK-based station), and features all of the genre’s signature tracks over two hours of music, including Tarrega’s hypnotic ‘Recuerdos de la Alhambra’, Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ and the haunting ‘Cavatina’ from the film the Deer Hunter. Famous classical pieces are reworked for classical guitar, such as Satie’s ‘Gymnopedie no.3’ and Elgar’s ‘Nimrod’. It even features a version of the Beatles’ ‘Here Comes the Sun’. in addition, the internationally renowned guitarist Craig Ogden has exclusively recorded three tracks for the album, including Einaudi’s smash hits ‘Le Onde’ and ‘Questa Notte’. 30 tracks. UMTV.