Miusic, Guitar, Sitar, Music for Baby - Volumes 1 & 2

Music for Baby - Volumes 1 & 2 - Various Artists

Jorge Morel

John Williams (Guitar)

First things first, this is not the guy who wrote music for Star Wars. This John Williams is among the elite classical guitarists alive today, having proved his mastery countless times with many forms, from early classics by Bach and Vivaldi to contemporary works by Takemitsu. But Williams's greatest asset is his subtle interpretation of Spanish masters such as Joaquin Rodrigo and Isaac Albeniz. The Australian born Williams first learned the craft from his father, then went on to master every technical aspect of the guitar under the tutelage of pioneer Andres Segovia. Due to his studies with Segovia, Williams has become a living link to the classical guitar's founding master. Collaborations have furthered his repertoire, whether working with a large symphony orchestra, a fellow guitarist such as Julian Bream or others, including jazz pianist/conductor Andre Previn or violinist Itzak Perlman. Through the years Williams has returned to his roots, performing lush, romantic suites such as Concierto De Aranjuez. - Jessy Terry

Dowland: The Collected Works - Various Artists

New Classics For Guitar And Cello - Muriel Anderson

Masters of the Guitar - Various Artists

Emanuele Segre

Rodrigo: Guitar Works - Angel Romero

Encore! - Liona Boyd

DYAD - Ken Hatfield

Benjamin Verdery

The Essential Julian Bream - Various Artists

SOR: 25 Progressive Studies, Op. 60 / Fantaisie Elegiaque - Nicholas Goluses

Manuel Barrueco

A guitarist's guitarist, Manuel Barrueco has for decades been recognized as a consummate musician and passionate ambassador for his instrument. After immigrating to the U.S. from Cuba early in life, he graduated from the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, where he now teaches. His extensive discography is mostly classical, with occasional detours into arrangements of songs in other genres such as rock and fusion. - Henry B.

Jose Luis Merlin

Rene Thomas

Music of Spain - Julian Bream

Quique Sinesi

Exploding Colors - David Cullen

Christopher Wilson

Wilson sensitively handles the works of Baroque and Renaissance composers, showing a delicacy and subtlety in his playing that make these pieces moving and poignant. Although he's an accomplished technician -- his scales and ornaments are lovely -- it's the nuances of his playing that make his interpretations worthy of repeated listenings. - Will Lerner

Nylon & Steel - Manuel Barrueco