Gary S. (wa7rgq) from SAN DIEGO, CA Reviewed on 5/15/2007...
Exceptionally recorded and performed Spanish guitar masterpieces. Joined on some selections by Celin Romero. Regal.
CD Reviews
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eeegor | NEW YORK | 11/30/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am the proud owner of over 15 'romero' CD's. Pepe romero:guitar solos was the first one i had purchased and the reason for next 14. Since then, i have heard many accomplished guitarist's versions of popular pieces by Isaac Albeniz,francisco Tarrerega, and others. Pepe still does them the best. This CD contains some of the most beautiful pieces of all time performed by one of the most talented guitarist of our time. How can you go wrong? I am 32 years old and only wished i had heard his music sooner(1993). I listen to all types of music from heavy metal and rock to blues jazz and classical, but nothing beats a man and his acoustic..."
Pepe Romero is an amazingly good guitarist!
drfizz | Florida, USA | 03/12/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Listening to Pepe Romero play is a fantastic musical experience. Here we have a collection of various solo and three duo pieces performed with his brother Celin. Each piece illustrates Pepe's unique combination of abilities: incredible speed, intense emotional interpretation and unbeat technical skill. This is a collection pooled from other recordings but is very much worth owning! Buy it now!"
Pepe Romero is the greatest living guitarist ...
Chris | Long Island, NY | 01/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"and perhaps the greatest guitarist of the 20th century (and so far of the 21st too). This CD (which should probably have been titled "Spanish Guitar Solos" since that's all there is on it) contains plenty of evidence in favor of this opinion. Although each track showcases Pepe's flawless technique and inspired interpretations, my favorite is "Rumores de la Calleta," into which Pepe incorporates magnificent flamenco strumming. I must disagree with a previous review, which criticizes the speed at which Pepe plays "Les Jeux Interdits" and "Variations on a Theme of Mozart." The former, which he plays according to an AA/BB/A structure, would become tedious if played at a slower tempo, and the latter is intended to be a virtuosic display; Pepe's performance of it is the most exciting I've yet heard. My one criticism of the CD (not serious enough to remove a star) is that several of its tracks are to be found on another Pepe Romero CD, viz. "Spanish Guitar Favorites." But if you already have that one, this CD is worth having anyway, if only to hear Pepe play "Sevilla" with the kind of crisp vivacity only he can produce."
Very disappointed
David Coletti | 05/29/2003
(2 out of 5 stars)
"Pepe Romero is a fine guitarist, and I like his more recent recordings very much, especially his guitar concerto recordings. However, this CD is a disappointment. The main problem is the horrible recording quality; if you like a muffled, tin can, heavy reverb sound, this may not be a problem for you. And if you like a flamenco-influenced style more than the classical guitar style, then you might be satisfied with these recordings as well. I prefer, for example, Parkening's version of "Rumores de la Caleta" and Williams' performance of "Leyenda." These criticisms notwithstanding, Romero is still one of the best guitarists around. His performance of "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" with Academy of St. Martin is one of my favorites."