The Art of Kazuhito Yamashita [1] Music of Spain

Introduction

Four self-selected best-of albums delve into the heart of this solitary virtuoso. ■ Kazuhito Yamashita, Japan's leading classical guitarist. At age 16, he became the youngest winner of the world's three major guitar competitions: Ramirez (Spain), Alessandria (Italy), and Paris (France), a record that remains unbroken. A guitar prodigy with exceptional musicality and virtuosity, he has continued to thrive, devoting himself to international performances and earning rave reviews. ■ Yamashita released his first album on RCA in 1978 at the age of 17 and has released nearly 90 albums to date. Now, at age 60, this series condenses his RCA recordings into four titles and eight albums. ■ Works by Spanish composers are essential for guitar music. Yamashita also featured Sor on his debut album, making it an important part of his own repertoire. This album features some of Spain's most representative modern guitar works, centered around two of Rodrigo's masterpiece concertos recorded in Paris and selections from "Fandanguillo," released in 1997. ●BSCD2 ●2-disc set in a jewel case 《Contents》 [DISC 1] Turina 1. Fandanguillo, Op. 36 Falla 2. Hymn "For the Tomb of Debussy" Troba 3-5. Sonatine in A Major 6. Burgaresa (Melody of Burgos) 7. Madronhos (Wild Strawberries) Mompou 8-13. Compostela Suite Turina 14-16. Sonata in D Minor, Op. 61 Rodrigo 17-20. Fantaisie for a Gentleman Kazuhito Yamashita (guitar) Jean-François Paillard (conductor/17-20) Orchestre de Chamber de Paillard (17-20) [Recording] February 4-7, 1997, Newcastle Conservatory Concert Hall, Australia (1-16) July 1986, Saint-Eustache Church, Auditorium, Paris (17-20) [Producers] Ralph Mace (1-16), Tetsuya Saito (17-20) [Director] Jean Delon (17-20) [Recording Engineers] Toby Leamont (1-16), Jolanta Sclá (17-20) [Editing Engineers] Jolanta Sclá, Iwao Kojima (17-20) [DISC 2] Rodrigo 1-2 Prayer and Dance (Ode to Falla) Manen 3 Sonata Fantaisie, Op. A No. 22 Tárrega 4 Memories of the Alhambra Rodrigo 5 Fandango Asensio 6-10 "Inner Thoughts" Viñas 11 Original Fantasia De la Maza 12 Guitar Hymn Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez 13-15 Kazuhito Yamashita (guitar) Jean-François Paillard (conductor/13-15) Paillard Chamber Orchestra (13-15) [Recordings] August 27 & 28, 1981, Iruma Civic Hall (1-4) September 1 & 2, 1983, Iruma Civic Hall (5) April 3 & 4, 1984, Iruma Civic Hall (6-12) July 1986, Saint-Eustache Church, Auditorium, Paris (13-15) [Producers] Yoshinori Suyama (1-12), Tetsuya Saito (13-15) [Director] Jean Delon (13-15) [Recording Engineer] Masaki Ohno (1-12), Jolanta Skura (13-15) [Editing Engineer] Jolanta Skura, Iwao Kojima (13-15)

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Kazuhito Yamashita is one of Japan's leading classical guitarists. At age 16, he remains the youngest winner of the world's three major guitar competitions: the Ramirez International (Spain), the Alessandria International (Italy), and the Paris International (France). He released his debut album with RCA in 1978 at the age of 17, and has released nearly 90 albums to date. Now in his 60s, this series condenses his RCA recordings into four titles and eight albums. Works by Spanish composers are essential for guitar music. Yamashita also featured Sor on his debut album, making Sor an important part of his repertoire. This album features some of the most representative modern and contemporary Spanish guitar works, including two of Rodrigo's masterpiece concertos recorded in Paris and selections from "Fandanguillo," released in 1997. (C)RS