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Of the many available renditions of Joaquín Rodrigo's evergreen Concierto de Aranjuez, few stand out like guitarist Sharon Isbin's impressive performance with José Serebrier and the New York Philharmonic. Isbin's exquisite playing carries the piece, and her refined technique, clear execution, subtle timbral control, and tasteful expression sustain interest throughout. She especially holds the listener's attention in the Adagio by playing the ornamental lines with a great variety of colors and carefully nuanced dynamics. The orchestra's bright accompaniment also must be commended, and Serebrier's tight pacing prevents the work from slipping into ponderousness or sentimentality. Concierto de Aranjuez is clearly the main draw, but the more interesting pieces are the technically quirky but dramatically effective Concerto by Heitor Villa-Lobos and the dynamically orchestrated Concierto del sur by Manuel Ponce -- two fabulous guitar concertos that may hold appeal if Rodrigo's classic seems old hat. Isbin delivers meticulous and richly shaded performances of both, and her presence is almost tangible, even when the fully engaged NYP plays tutti. Warner's sound quality is good but somewhat boosted, so a middle volume level may be necessary for comfortable home listening.
© TiVo
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Joaquin Rodrigo, Composer - New York Philharmonic, Orchestra, FeaturedArtist - Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor, FeaturedArtist
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Joaquin Rodrigo, Composer - New York Philharmonic, Orchestra, FeaturedArtist - Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor, FeaturedArtist
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Joaquin Rodrigo, Composer - New York Philharmonic, Orchestra, FeaturedArtist - Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor, FeaturedArtist
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - Heitor Villa-Lobos, Composer - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer - Ponce Manuel, Composer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer - Ponce Manuel, Composer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group company.
Sharon Isbin, Guitar, MainArtist - José Serebrier, Conductor - New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Tobias Lehmann, Producer - René Moeller, Engineer - Ponce Manuel, Composer
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
Album review
Of the many available renditions of Joaquín Rodrigo's evergreen Concierto de Aranjuez, few stand out like guitarist Sharon Isbin's impressive performance with José Serebrier and the New York Philharmonic. Isbin's exquisite playing carries the piece, and her refined technique, clear execution, subtle timbral control, and tasteful expression sustain interest throughout. She especially holds the listener's attention in the Adagio by playing the ornamental lines with a great variety of colors and carefully nuanced dynamics. The orchestra's bright accompaniment also must be commended, and Serebrier's tight pacing prevents the work from slipping into ponderousness or sentimentality. Concierto de Aranjuez is clearly the main draw, but the more interesting pieces are the technically quirky but dramatically effective Concerto by Heitor Villa-Lobos and the dynamically orchestrated Concierto del sur by Manuel Ponce -- two fabulous guitar concertos that may hold appeal if Rodrigo's classic seems old hat. Isbin delivers meticulous and richly shaded performances of both, and her presence is almost tangible, even when the fully engaged NYP plays tutti. Warner's sound quality is good but somewhat boosted, so a middle volume level may be necessary for comfortable home listening.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:06
- Main artists: Sharon Isbin, José Serebrier & New York Philharmonic Orchestra
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Warner Classics International
- Genre: Classical Concertos
© 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK ℗ 2004 Warner Classics, Warner Music UK
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