- Audio CD (Oct 15 2002)
- SPARS Code: DDD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B00006J9SZ
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #79,060 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Fragile |
| 2. Hasta Alicia Baila |
| 3. Fuga Y Misterio |
| 4. Forrobodo |
| 5. Cuban Landscape With Rain |
| 6. La Trampa |
| 7. Paisaje Mexicano |
| 8. Danza De Jalisco |
| 9. Sevillanas |
| 10. Syzygy |
| 11. Aragonaise |
| 12. Habanera |
| 13. Seguidilla |
| 14. Toreadors |
| 15. Entr'Acte |
| 16. Gypsy Dance |
| 17. En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor (Based On The Second Movement Of Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto De Aranjuez) |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Latin, the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's homage to the music of Latin America and Spain, opens weakly with a tune called "Fragile," a bit of melodic fluff composed by Sting. After that's safely out of the way, however, the four virtuosos go on to play much more satisfying works by such composers as Leo Brouwer from Cuba, Astor Piazolla from Argentina, Egberto Gismonti from Brazil, and Joaquin Rodrigo from Spain. The music ranges from the passionate, earthy flamenco of "Sevillanas" to the austere, almost abstract tone poem "Cuban Landscape with Rain" and on to the jazzy harmonies of "Forrobodo." The most exciting piece is the six-movement "Carmen Suite," which the quartet plays with a thrilling blend of passion and precision. But no matter how disparate the music, the impeccable technique, musical intelligence, and emotional delivery of John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, and Andrew York find the common thread to tie it all together. --Michael Simmons
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best CD since Labyrinth,
By "perezjd" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Latin (Audio CD)
Fantastic. I was very pleased with this CD. The playing was fantastic as expected. However, what I like most is the arrangements. The arrangements are not typical of Classical musicians. No doubt this is because of Andrew York and John Dearman's versatilty in a wide range of musical styles. Also, it doesn't hurt that Bill Kanangiser and Scott Tenant are among the finest Clasical Guitarists in history.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed,
By A Customer
This review is from: Latin (Audio CD)
I'm a big fan of LAGQ but am somewhat disappointed with this CD. The playing is near flawless as usual, but I was expecting a more interesting selection of Latin pieces. One of the few exceptions on this CD is Aaron Copland's "Danza de Jalisco," which is arranged and performed marvelously by LAGQ. This group puts on some of the best concerts out there, but I find that many of their recordings lack the same excitement. The CD "LAGQ" (1997?) is an exception, with its variety and energetic performances.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Reconsider,
By Guermeister (Jacksonville, FL, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Latin (Audio CD)
Probably fine for the guitarist wanting to appreciate some good licks, but not pleasant or soothing music for listening. I gave mine away.
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