在他最近的一些精选集中有一张叫《经典威廉姆斯—吉他罗曼史》(Classic
Williams – Romance of the Guitar),收录了约翰•威廉姆斯很多最精彩的表演,包括三首新的改编曲目:福莱-帕凡舞曲(Fauré’s
Pavane)、西蒙&加芬克儿(Simon & Garfunkel's)的民乐《雄鹰飞去》(El
Condor Pasa)和传统的吉他与弦乐罗曼史(Romance for Guitar and
String Orchestra)。而他的其他一些作品还包括一张由意大利作曲家莫罗·朱利亚尼(Mauro
Giuliani)作曲的十九世纪早期的吉他协奏曲,改编自舒伯特阿贝鸠奈奏鸣曲(Schubert's
Arpeggione Sonata)和一张威廉姆斯作曲并担任独奏的唱片——吉他手(The
Guitarist)。在他冗长的音乐唱片分类目录中还有一些新的精选集,像由古巴作曲家莱奥·布劳威尔(Leo
Brouwer)作曲的《黑色十日谈》(The Black Decameron);一张和吉他手提摩西·凯恩(Timothy
Kain)二重奏的唱片《螳螂与月亮》(The Mantis & the Moon);还有一张为吉他和乐队演奏而重新编写的经典电影主题曲专辑,其中收录了辛德勒的名单(Schindler’s
List))和猎鹿人(The Deer Hunter)的主题曲。
威廉姆斯长期与他人合作取得了丰硕的成果,而他与朱利安·布里姆(Julian
Bream)、伊扎克·帕尔曼(Itzhak Perlman)、安德列·普列文(André
Previn)、克莉欧莲恩(Cleo Laine)和约翰·丹克沃(John
Dankworth)的合作更是卓有成效。同时,他还和众多乐队组合合作过,像SKY、约翰•威廉姆斯和他的朋友们(John
Williams and Friends)、阿塔卡(Attacca)组合,由保罗·哈特(Paul
Hart)执棒的国家青年爵士管弦乐团(The National Youth Jazz
Orchestra),与智利乐队“太阳·山端”(Inti-Illimani)合作,并分别和柏高·贝尼亚(Paco
Peña)和理查德·哈维(Richard Harvey)合作过。此外,他对吉他的天赋促使了很多作曲家为他谱曲,包括斯蒂芬·道奇森(Stephen
Dodgson),安德列·普列文,彼得·斯科尔索普(Peter Sculthorpe),斯蒂芬·格雷(Steve
Gray),理查德·哈维,保罗·哈特,武满彻(Toru Takemitsu)。
I have many classical guitar images/s, including several by John Williams in
solo, duet and concerti, and this is one of my favorites. The playing is
virtuosic as is expected from Williams, but the repertoire is varied and
includes litte known works, including a Shostakovich duet written for guitar!
Some reviewers haven't cared for the "mediocre" compositions from
Australia, Ireland and the Americas, but I have to strongly disagree. Brouwer
can at times be difficult, but he's hardly a slouch. Besides, if these
compositions were worthy to draw the attention of one of the greatest
guitarists of all time (and a fine composer in his own right), I think they're
worthy of ours!
Buy this images/, listen to it a few times for familiarization, and enjoy it for
years to come.
I have had this CD for several years, and still enjoy it as much as when it
was first given to me. It is being passed around the family, as my son owned a
copy, then bought me one, and I have just ordered a copy for my
daughter-in-law.
Some of the pieces are familiar, but if you persevere, I am sure you will come
to enjoy the works that are new to you.
I was sorry to see that one reviewer did not enjoy the Australian works. The
Westlake piece [Songs from the Forest] is fairly light and very melodic. If
you enjoy it, you should check out his Antarctica music, which exists in
several different versions.
Kain's Guitar Trek recordings are also worth hunting for.
John Williams and Timothy Kain, two masters of their chosen instrument, with
more in common than just the country of their birth. Kain's guitar teacher at
the conservatory in Australia had studied with Williams' father, Len. Williams
and Kain first worked together in 1992, and enjoyed the experience. The two
men form a complimentary duo in both technique and approach to music. Their
playing is flawless. Their duets are seamless.
On this disk, Williams and Kain "journey outside the confines of the
classical guitar repertoire." What a magnificent journey it is, too! The
Mantis & The Moon contains 18 selections by 12 composers, grouped together
by the cultures of the 6 lands they represent…Spain, Australia, Ireland, the
Americas, Japan, and Russia.
This is beautiful music performed by two of the greatest guitarists of our
generation. These performances go beyond classical, folk, pop or the usual
guitar "genre" pieces. Yet the music is lovely, enjoyable, and
accessible to the listener. If you love guitar music, you owe it to yourself
to pick up this CD.
John Williams & Timothy Kain_The Mantis & The Moon
专辑曲目:
01. Danza Espanola (from "La Vida Breve"), for orchestra and various
arrangements Dance
Composed by Manuel de Falla
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
02. Intermezzo (from "Goyescas"), arranged for guitar(s) Intermezzo
Composed by Enrique Granados
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
03. Spanish Dances (12), in 4 volumes for piano (also arrangements), Op.37, H.
142
Composed by Enrique Granados
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
04. Sonata for keyboard, No 84 in D major
Composed by Antonio Soler
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
05. Songs from the Forest, for 2 guitars
Composed by Nigel Westlake
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
06. Duets (3): No.1, The Mantis and the Moon
Composed by Philip Houghton
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
07. Duets (3): No.2, Lament
Composed by Philip Houghton
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
08. Duets (3): No.3, Alchemy
Composed by Philip Houghton
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
09. Carolan's Concerto (from Edward Bunting's Ancient Music of Ireland)
Allegro giocoso
Composed by Turlough O'Carolan
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
10. Fanny Power Slow
Composed by Turlough O'Carolan
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
11. Mrs. Maxwell Fast and Light
Composed by Turlough O'Carolan
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
12. Micropiezas (4) for 2 guitars
Composed by Leo Brouwer
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
13. Monte Carlo
Composed by Peter Madlem
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
14. Capitola, California
Composed by Benjamin Verdery
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
15. Prayer
Composed by Frederic Hand
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
16. Jongo for guitar
Composed by Paulo Bellinati
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
17. Bad Boy, for 2 guitars
Composed by Toru Takemitsu
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams
18. The Gadfly, film score, Op. 97 Guitars, Op.97
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich
with Timothy Kain, John [guitar] Williams