| Title: |
"Romantic Waltzes for Solo Guitar" |
| Artist: |
James Edwards |
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| 1. |
ON THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE DANUBE |
7:38 |
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Johann Strauss Jr.
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| 2. |
VALSE LENTE |
2:09 |
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from Coppelia
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C. P. L. Delibes
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| 3. |
WALTZ IN A MINOR |
1:59 |
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Frederic Chopin
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| 4. |
VALSE SENTIMENTALE |
1:29 |
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Franz Schubert
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| 5. |
ZITHER WALTZES |
2:26 |
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from Tales of the Vienna Woods
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Johann Strauss, Jr.
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| 6. |
RUSSIAN WALTZ |
2:09 |
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Anonymous
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| 7. |
LAS DOS HERMANITAS |
2:20 |
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Francisco Target
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| 8. |
SPANISH WALTZ |
2:48 |
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Jose Ferrer
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| 9. |
SIX VIENNESE LANDLER |
3:43 |
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Franz Schubert
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| 10. |
WALTZ IN E MINOR |
2:10 |
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Fernando Sor
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| 11. |
VALS |
1:22 |
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Jose Ferrer
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| 12. |
GRAND VALS |
2:27 |
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Francisco Tarrega
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I find the rhythmic grace and melodic charm of a good
waltz irresistible. Here are a few of my favorites which
I hope you will enjoy-- choosing the ones to leave out
was a difficult task!
The waltz descended from the eighteenth- century Austrian
Landler, in which a sliding action of the feet was a
characteristic feature. The waltz first appeared around
1770 and soon became a hit all over Europe. Dancers
filled the ballrooms, whirling to the orchestras all
night and into the morning. This popularity encouraged
the best composers to supply waltzes for the enthusiastic
revelers. Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, and Johann Strauss
Jr. were among the many who answered the call.
A critic listening to the Strauss orchestra was impressed
with the virtuosity and piquant interpretations which
included subtle pauses, exciting rhythmic accents, and
tempo changes. I strongly recommend listening to recordings
of pianists and orchestras to get a feel for the style.
These beautiful pieces are not just dance music but
also great contributions to the musical repertoire -James
Edwards |
© 1998 by James Edwards
Produced by Theodore
W Camp
Recorded at Riviera
Studio, October 1997
Engineered by Wayne
Sabbak
Graphic Design by Jane Freeburg
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