Search - J.S. Bach, Barrueco :: Sonatas (Transcribed for Guitar)

A Milestone in Classical Guitar performance

Mark T. Newkirk | Wheat Ridge, CO | 10/19/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Barrueco is an "Andres Segovia" for the new mellinium. His technical expertise is head and shoulders above the crowd and his emotional interpertation is passionate. Some purists may rightly complain that this is not, note for note, Bach. I believe the embellished arrangement by Barrueco augments and accentuates the spirit of Bach, proving that classical music, and specifically the classical guitar, is not chiseled into a tombstone, but alive, thriving and growing. My favorite is Track 4, Sonata in A minor, IV: Allegro (BWV 1003). You could set an atomic clock by his incredibly precise timing. He also reveals the amazingly wide voicing of the classical guitar. It truly showcases Barrueco's fiery mastery. It's hard to believe you are listing to a single instrument."

A great guitarist playing the greatest of composers.

Mark T. Newkirk | 10/22/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Anyone who is a classical guitar afficionado, or a fan of Bach's, will enjoy this. Barrueco has been one of the most in-demand performers for almost 20 years, and this recording clearly demonstrates why."

The best classical guitar CD ever

akira bergman | Melbourne, Vic Australia | 11/23/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Also I reckon the best Bach interpretation on any instrument. This guy makes his guitar talk. Music is of prime importance for him and he obviously understands it. His technique is perfect. He must have the best right hand technique ever. Having said all this, my fave is the first track (Grave). I also love the last movements, specially the number 8 allegro assai. The last sonata could be better musically but I still like it. This guy refreshed my love for guitar and Bach again. This CD is the best of his until now and I am eagerly waiting for his next Bach recording. Come on Manuel, make my day, record the lute suites, maybe the remaining partitas, the cello suites. Make another service to humanity. I am now studying guitar more than ever. I listened to the CD countless times. The best spent [money] of my life."