John Williams, universally acknowledged as the leading classical guitarist in the world today, is a living legend, revered internationally for his supreme mastery of the instrument and extraordinary interpretative abilities. His meteoric career has evolved from his prowess as a child prodigy whose abilities astounded concert guitarists such as Segovia and Bream, to his present eminence as a phenomenal performer capable of filling any concert hall in the world with rapturous supporters.

More than half a century after his recording career began, John Williams continues to explore a variety of entirely new musical experiences. Showcasing the very best of this legendary artist’s virtuosic brilliance, this collection encompasses all of his greatest recordings, from Bach to Morricone to Spanish, African and Latin American music

Within this anthology, the music of John Williams can be heard in its full in his diverse roles as soloist, as romantic guitarist, and as a musician performing with friends such as Julian Bream or with leading orchestras and distinguished conductors.

Contents:
CD 1: The Soloist
1. Bach: Prelude (Suite for Lute No.4)
2. Albéniz: Asturias
3. Barrios Mangoré: La cathedral
4. Bach: Chaconne (Partita No.2)
5. Weiss: Passacaglia
6. Sanz: Canarios
7. Turina: Soleares
8. Tárrega: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
9. Albéniz: Sevilla
10. Barrios Mangoré: Preludio en do menor
11. Barrios Mangoré: Una limosna por el amor de Dios
12. Granados: La Maja de Goya
13. Lauro: Natalia
14. Sagreras: El Colibri
15. Rodrigo: Fandango
16. Brouwer: La Huida de los Amantes por el Valle de los Ecos                

CD 2: The Romantic
1. Myers: Cavatina
2. Anonymous: Romance
3. Fauré: Pavane
4. Satie: Gymnopédie No.3
5. Sojo: Cántico
6. Trad: El condor pasa
7. Rota: The Godfather
8. Williams: Schindler’s List
9. Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe (The Mission)
10. Joplin: The Entertainer
11. Rahasimanana: Mitopa
12. Fernandez: El Diablo Suelto
13. Lauro: El Marabino
14. Lauro: Nelly
15. Gutiérrez: Alma Llanera
16. Sontonga: Nkosi Sikelel’i Afrika

CD 3: John Williams and Friends
1. Vivaldi: Allegro giusto (Concerto for Guitar)
2. Johnson: Galliard
3. Schubert: Adagio (Arpeggione Sonate)
4. Giuliani: Andantino (Concerto for Guitar)
5. Debussy: Clair de lune
6. Fauré: Le jardin de Dolly
7. Albéniz: Córdoba
8. Elgar: Salut d’amour
9. Rodrigo: Adagio (Concierto de Aranjuez)
10. Debussy: Rêverie
11. Rodrigo: Danza de las Hachas
12. de Falla: La Vida Breve
13. Granados: Zambra

Friends include: Julian Bream, Janos Rolla, Louis Femaux, Christine Pendrill, Timothy Kain and Richard Tognetti conducting the Australian Chamber Orchestra