Classical Guitar LPs

“Music, Musings and Memories" with the Classical Guitar. Your host (Aaron Powell) gives background on the Artists/Composer(s) from his LP collection. Listeners will hear commentary on the performers, and composers before listening to side one. Aaron will share remarks, anecdotes and asides relating to his personal experiences as a musician. Then we flip over to side two and enjoy the rest of the music. Aaron lives in Des Moines with his wife and two daughters, maintains an active performance schedule, has a thriving guitar studio, and does his best to balance musicianship with family life. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support</a>

Torroba Concierto De Castilla and Solo Works Renata Tarrago

Spanish Music For Guitar- Odyssey 32 16 0113, 1967 Mono reissue of the 1962 original Renata Tarrago 1927-2005 Catalan guitarist Torroba Concierto de Castilla Side 1 Selected Solo Works Side 2 Side 1 Adagio, Allegro Moderato Lovely opening movement, lots of bravado.  Movement ends like a sportscar zooming into the garage Andante Listen for the bells about 2 minutes in.   Has a very “Disney-like” feel for the bulk of the movement Ends with an a la Scaffold Berlioz-esque Andante, Allegro Moderato Much anticipation in the introduction The bells return in the Allegro Moderato Once again, the sports car motive come back to end the piece Side 2 Andante Largo, Fernando Sor She plays this like how most people play Sor…dry and unimaginative Preludio in G Minor, Renata Tarrago Barcarolle feel, nice composition Minuetto in D Major Op. 11 No. 5, Fernando Sor Andante from Sonatina in A, Federico Moreno Torroba Static performance, the studio slapback does not bode well En Los Triagles, Joaquin Rodrigo “In the wheatfields” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

10-31
48:34

Julian Bream Rodrigo, Britten, Vivaldi [RCA LSC-2730, 1964]

The commentary was recorded on location in Portland, OR with my remote equipment. I picked up this record at Bach & Rock in Astoria, OR while my family was out sightseeing. Listen as Aaron gives poignant commentary on a beautiful recording by Julian Bream --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

07-18
48:07

Eduardo Falu Una Guitarra Por El Mundo [Phillips 600-244, 1969]

Aaron returns after a busy semester of teaching for a new episode of a "Guitarist I have never heard of playing music I have never heard". This should be a treat, enjoy and listen to our back episodes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

06-17
46:17

John Williams Plays Music From Englad, Japan, and Latin American [M35123, 1973] Columbia Masterworks M

Aaron breaks down a fabulous John Williams record from 1973. Spotify and YouTube has video of the Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

02-29
52:27

An Andres Segovia Recital Decca DL 9633, 1952

Aaron breaks down his absolute FAVORITE Classical Guitar LP by the legendary Andres Segovia. This is the first video podcast, where available --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

01-01
01:04:39

July 30th, 2023 checking in

Aaron sends out a message to the audience members letting everyone know why it's been quiet during the month of July. The plan is to have a couple of new episodes by August 15th. In the meantime enjoy the back episodes going back to the first episode of the Andres Segovia guitar recital --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

07-30
05:18

Angel Romero, Spanish Virtuoso [Angel S536094, 1975)

Aaron breaks down an "ok" classical guitar record from 1976 by the fabulous Angel Romero. Also a shoutout to the group at FeedSpot.com, who has recognized CGLPs as one of the top classical guitar podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

09-25
55:05

The Artistry of Vicente Gomez [Decca DL 8965, 1960]

Aaron breaks down this "ok" Classical Guitar LP from 1960. There is some nice work on this recording some, rare pieces by a very young Pepe Romero that he has never heard before. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

09-02
52:54

Two Favorite Guitar Concertos John Williams Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra

Hear Aaron summarize the 1966 Columbia release --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

08-19
01:05:28

Springtime In Aranjuez Romantic Guitar Music Narciso Yepes, Sigfried Behrend [Deutsche Grammophon 413261-1, 1981]

Aaron discusses a very nice collection of (mostly) 2nd movement Adagio pieces on a fabulous recording. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

07-04
01:08:11

Rodrigo Concierto Madrigal Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Pepe & Angel Romero

Aaron breaks down a killer LP from 1975 of Pepe & Angel Romero playing the music of Joaquin Rodrigo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

06-18
01:05:50

Spanish Fantasy Liona Boyd Kennedy Powell [Columbia Masterworks M 36675, 1980]

Listen to the wonderful Spanish Fantasy album from 1980. Aaron has special guest, Steven Kennedy, from Des Moines. A great discussion about the musical selections, joy of playing guitar as well as challenges such as focal dystonia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

05-22
01:22:29

400 Years of the Classical Guitar, Alrio Diaz Everest 3155 1966 [Reissue of 1959 Original Recording]

Aaron is excited to finally be able to present a recording of the great pedagogue Alrio Diaz.  Many, many copies of printed music are in Aaron's personal library and edited by Alrio Diaz, but this is a first to hear of his recorded works, and it is well worth it, to be sure --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

02-09
01:04:28

John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce CBS Masterworks M 35820, 1978

Aaron gives an honest and fair summary of the 1978 recording of John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

01-20
01:02:43

Three Centuries of the Guitar, Andres Segovia [MCA 2523, 1961]

Aaron gives his impressions and reactions to the 1961 recording Three Centuries of Guitar.  This is actually a 1973 repressing, as the original recording was on the Decca label. Wonderful music on this episode, my favorite being the Homage to Boccherini by Mario Castelnuevo-Tedesco, written in 1933. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

01-13
01:01:12

Elizabethan Guitar Music [Musical Heritage Society 1950, 1973]

Aaron analyzes some rarely-heard music from Elizabethan England, on this 1973 MHS recording --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

12-29
52:06

J.S. Bach Lute Suites 996, 997 Goran Sollscher [Deutsche Grammophon 410 643-1, 1983]

Listen to Aaron analyze the 1983 Deutsche Grammophon recording of Goran Sollscher on the 11 string guitar, with first hand insight from the performer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

12-28
59:23

The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1960 SP 8582]

Aaron analyzes the 1960 LP entitled The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida.  It is a wonderful recording with the help of a French Horn and a Viola as well! This is the first episode of season 7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

12-17
55:02

Music For Voice & Guitar Bream Pears Britten Oltman Powell [RCA Red Seal (reissue) 1975]

Aaron brings in an old friend Matt Oltman (2002 GRAMMY®-AWARD WINNER) as a guest host to discuss all things Bream, Pears, Britten voice and guitar. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

04-11
01:25:21

Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 3&4 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979]

Aaron wraps up the 5th season of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast with this wonderful recording of Julian Bream & John Williams from 1979.  Listen to music performed on two guitars that is very unique and moving --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

11-06
49:39

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