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John Williams (guitar): The Beginning of a Legend Volume 1 (IDIS)

(Déjà Review) An important historical recording [ZT]

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La Huella de las Cuerdas (The Journey of Strings) (Private release)

A very unique musical experience in stringed instruments [ZT]

Fortea: Guitar music vol.2 (Op Cit Id)

Welcome additional acknowledgement of a past champion of the guitar [ZT]

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Bach: Lute music arranged for piano (Orchid Classics)

Astute transcriptions of lute music for piano, skilfully executed [ZT}

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Carulli: Rediscovered Vol. 2 (Dynamic)

Rarely recorded music by Ferdinando Carulli, superbly played by a master guitarist on a period instrument [ZT]

Vivaldi: Vivaldi in the North (Proprius)

This beautiful recording embraces stylistic brilliance, refined virtuosity, and a joyful spirit of execution [ZT]

Russian Romantic Songs (Harmonia Mundi)

(Déjà Review) The programme is excellent, singing superb and the guitar playing complementary in accompaniment and entertaining in solo [ZT]

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Segovia: Original Compositions (Emec Records)

A useful recording for students of the guitar and essential for Segovia aficionados [ZT]

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JS & CPE Bach: Meetings with Bach (Proprius)

A stunningly beautiful recording, combining performance and sonic excellence [ZT]

Konrad Ragossnig: Spanish Guitar Recital (Supraphon)

Treasures from the guitar repertory masterfully played [ZT]

Bach: Cello Suites (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A very musical and enjoyable rendition [ZT]

Ricardo Gallén (guitar): Habaneras & Tangos (MarchVivo)

An enjoyable recording, but not Gallén best on offer [ZT]

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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons for violin & guitar (Evil Penguin)

A very familiar route, that leads to a totally new musical experience [ZT]

Torroba: La Voz De La Guitarra (BIS)

Original works for guitar, masterfully played [ZT]

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Kats-Chernin: Wild Swans (ABC Classics)

(Déjà Review) Future listeners will wonder how music of this quality could possibly have escaped their attention [ZT]

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Erik Möllerström (guitar) Guitar (Sterling)

A survey of recordings by Erik Möllerström, which is mainly of historical interest [ZT]

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Ponce: Guitar sonatas (IBS Classical)

Treasures from the 20th century guitar repertory, very well played [ZT]

Parejo Guitar Laureate Naxos 8.574623

Ausiàs Parejo (guitar): Guitar Recital (Naxos)

In all aspects, an excellent and enjoyable recording [ZT]

Marko Topchii (guitar) Laureate Series Recital (Naxos)

Hard to fault, easy to accolade [ZT]

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Andrea Belmonte (guitar) Latin Within (KHA Records)

The programme and musicality make this an appealing disc, despite some technical shortcomings [ZT]

Bach Oboe Concertos Naxos 8.554602

Bach: Concertos for Oboe and Oboe d’amore (Naxos)

Reconstructed concertos for oboe and oboe d’amore constitute a musical treat for lovers of Bach’s music [ZT]

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J S Bach: Guitar Transcriptions (Naxos)

One of the best guitar recordings of music by JS Bach [ZT]

19th Century Guitar Favourites (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) In decades to come this will remain a testament to superb guitar playing, refined interpretations and good taste [ZT]

Mompou: Misteriós (Brilliant Classics)

Delicate and intimate music, so interpreted by a master guitarist [ZT]