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Manuel Ponce
Ponce: Guitar Music, Vol. 1
Genres: Pop, Classical

Track Listings (47) - Disc #1
1. Vespertina
2. Matinal
3. Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas: La Pajarera
4. Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas: Por ti mi Coraz?
5. Tres Canciones Populares Mexicanas: La Valentina
6. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 1 In C Major
7. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 2 In A Minor
8. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 3 In G Major
9. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 4 in E Minor
10. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 5 In D Major
11. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 6 In B Minor
12. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 7 in A Major
13. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 8 In F Sharp Minor
14. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 9 in E Major
15. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 10 In C Sharp Minor
16. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 11 In B Major
17. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 12 in G Sharp Minor
18. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 13 In F Sharp Major
19. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 14 in D Sharp Minor
20. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 15 In D Flat Major
21. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 16 In B Flat Minor
22. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 17 In A Flat Major
23. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 18 In F Minor
24. Twenty-Four Preludes: Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 19 in E Flat Major
25. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 20 In C Minor
26. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 21 in B Flat Major
27. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 22 In G Minor
28. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 23 In F Major
29. Twenty-Four Preludes: No. 24 In D Minor
30. Four Pieces: Valse
31. Four Pieces: Tropico
32. Four Pieces: Mazurka
33. Four Pieces: Rumba
34. Scherzino Mexicano
35. Postlude
36. Alborada
37. Canci?
38. Prelude
39. Prelude
40. Courante
41. Six Short Preludes: Moderato
42. Six Short Preludes: Andante
43. Six Short Preludes: Moderato
44. Six Short Preludes: Allegretto expressivo
45. Six Short Preludes: Allegretto con moto
46. Six Short Preludes: Allegretto
47. Estrelitta

CD Details

All Artists: Manuel Ponce
Title: Ponce: Guitar Music, Vol. 1
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 7/28/1998
Genres: Pop, Classical
Styles: Vocal Pop, Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Instruments, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099483223

CD Reviews

Sensitive playing

05/07/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Holzman's interpretations of these short Ponce works for guitar are quite moving. This music is modern/twentieth-century, and so doesn't follow some of the harmonic and melodic conventions of older "classical music" (from prior eras, classical, baroque, romantic). But Holzman plays these pieces with a sensitivity that brings out the emotions in the music. Often, these emotions are sad and introspective, but this doesn't necessarily mean it's depressing. The tempo of most pieces are quick, and Holzman's tone color suit the pieces. He also plays with unwritten rubato and other breaks in tempo (though not as dramatic as Glenn Gould). For guitarists, this CD may also be an introduction to Ponce's guitar repertoire. For others, enjoy it for Holzman's emotionally complex performance.I give it 4 stars instead of 5 only because some might not like this "modern" stuff."

Excellent....what a deal!

J. Marquez | Los Angeles, CA | 01/04/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"1) Hard to find masterpieces by an underrated Modernist genius from Zacatecas.

2) Excellent interpretations by a world class guitarrist.

3) Flawless recording quality."

Fantastic

anonreviewer | 12/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent recording. This guy plays these pieces like they were utterly simple, but all the romance comes through. One of the best recordings as well for guitar: no scratches, faulters or extraneous noise and doesn't sound like it was recorded in a room too large or too small. He has total command of the guitar. I'd buy anything played by him."