Classical Guitar LPs

Torroba Concierto De Castilla and Solo Works Renata Tarrago

Spanish Music For Guitar- Odyssey 32 16 0113, 1967 Mono reissue of the 1962 original Renata Tarrago 1927-2005 Catalan guitarist Torroba Concierto de Castilla Side 1 Se

Special Episode 10-31-2024-Update

The Classical Guitar LPs podcast has been quiet for a while. Aaron checks in with the audience and explains. Thanks for listening

Julian Bream Rodrigo, Britten, Vivaldi [RCA LSC-2730, 1964]

The commentary was recorded on location in Portland, OR with my remote equipment. I picked up this record at Bach & Rock in Astoria, OR while my family was out sightseein

Eduardo Falu Una Guitarra Por El Mundo [Phillips 600-244, 1969]

Aaron returns after a busy semester of teaching for a new episode of a "Guitarist I have never heard of playing music I have never heard". This should be a treat, enjoy

John Williams Plays Music From England, Japan, and Latin American [M35123, 1973] Columbia Masterworks M

Aaron breaks down a fabulous John Williams record from 1973. Spotify and YouTube has video of the Podcast.

An Andres Segovia Recital Decca DL 9633, 1952

Aaron breaks down his absolute FAVORITE Classical Guitar LP by the legendary Andres Segovia. This is the first video podcast, where available

The Artistry of Vicente Gomez [Decca DL 8965, 1960]

Aaron breaks down this "ok" Classical Guitar LP from 1960. There is some nice work on this recording some, rare pieces by a very young Pepe Romero that he has never heard

Two Favorite Guitar Concertos John Williams Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra

Hear Aaron summarize the 1966 Columbia release

July 30th, 2023 checking in

Aaron sends out a message to the audience members letting everyone know why it's been quiet during the month of July. The plan is to have a couple of new episodes by Augu

Rodrigo Concierto Madrigal Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Pepe & Angel Romero

Aaron breaks down a killer LP from 1975 of Pepe & Angel Romero playing the music of Joaquin Rodrigo

Music For Voice & Guitar Bream Pears Britten Oltman Powell [RCA Red Seal (reissue) 1975]

Aaron brings in an old friend Matt Oltman (2002 GRAMMY®-AWARD WINNER) as a guest host to discuss all things Bream, Pears, Britten voice and guitar.

400 Years of the Classical Guitar, Alrio Diaz Everest 3155 1966 [Reissue of 1959 Original Recording]

Aaron is excited to finally be able to present a recording of the great pedagogue Alrio Diaz.  Many, many copies of printed music are in Aaron's personal library and edit

John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce CBS Masterworks M 35820, 1978

Aaron gives an honest and fair summary of the 1978 recording of John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce

Three Centuries of the Guitar, Andres Segovia [MCA 2523, 1961]

Aaron gives his impressions and reactions to the 1961 recording Three Centuries of Guitar.  This is actually a 1973 repressing, as the original recording was on the Decca

Elizabethan Guitar Music [Musical Heritage Society 1950, 1973]

Aaron analyzes some rarely-heard music from Elizabethan England, on this 1973 MHS recording

J.S. Bach Lute Suites 996, 997 Goran Sollscher [Deutsche Grammophon 410 643-1, 1983]

Listen to Aaron analyze the 1983 Deutsche Grammophon recording of Goran Sollscher on the 11 string guitar, with first hand insight from the performer.

The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1960 SP 8582]

Aaron analyzes the 1960 LP entitled The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida.  It is a wonderful recording with the help of a French Horn and a Viola as well! This is

Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 3&4 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979]

Aaron wraps up the 5th season of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast with this wonderful recording of Julian Bream & John Williams from 1979.  Listen to music performed on t

Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 1&2 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979]

Aaron wraps up the 5th season of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast with this wonderful recording of Julian Bream & John Williams from 1979.  Listen to music performed on t

Four Centuries of Italian Guitar Ernesto Bitetti [Turnabout Vox TV 34680, 1975]

Aaron discusses the 1975 album of 400 years of Italian Guitar music, and includes a funny story that occurred during a performance at the Drake Observatory