Best Andres Romero Podcasts (2024)

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Julian Bream Rodrigo, Britten, Vivaldi [RCA LSC-2730, 1964] 48:07

36m ago48:07

48:07

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 sightseeing. Listen as Aaron gives poignant commentary on a beautiful recording by Julian Bream --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support…

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Eduardo Falu Una Guitarra Por El Mundo [Phillips 600-244, 1969] 46:17

26d ago46:17

46:17

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 and listen to our back episodes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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John Williams Plays Music From Englad, Japan, and Latin American [M35123, 1973] Columbia Masterworks M 52:27

5M ago52:27

52:27

Aaron breaks down a fabulous John Williams record from 1973. Spotify and YouTube has video of the Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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An Andres Segovia Recital Decca DL 9633, 1952 1:04:39

7M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Aaron breaks down his absolute FAVORITE Classical Guitar LP by the legendary Andres Segovia. This is the first video podcast, where available --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Angel Romero, Spanish Virtuoso [Angel S536094, 1975) 55:05

10M ago55:05

55:05

Aaron breaks down an "ok" classical guitar record from 1976 by the fabulous Angel Romero. Also a shoutout to the group at FeedSpot.com, who has recognized CGLPs as one of the top classical guitar podcasts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Artistry of Vicente Gomez [Decca DL 8965, 1960] 52:54

11M ago52:54

52:54

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 before.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Two Favorite Guitar Concertos John Williams Eugene Ormandy Philadelphia Orchestra 1:05:28

11M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Hear Aaron summarize the 1966 Columbia release --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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July 30th, 2023 checking in 3:43

12M ago3:43

3:43

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 August 15th. In the meantime enjoy the back episodes going back to the first episode of the Andres Segovia guitar recital--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…

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Springtime In Aranjuez Romantic Guitar Music Narciso Yepes, Sigfried Behrend [Deutsche Grammophon 413261-1, 1981] 1:06:35

1y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Aaron discusses a very nice collection of (mostly) 2nd movement Adagio pieces on a fabulous recording. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

1
Rodrigo Concierto Madrigal Fantasia Para Un Gentilhombre Pepe & Angel Romero 1:05:50

1y ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Aaron breaks down a killer LP from 1975 of Pepe & Angel Romero playing the music of Joaquin Rodrigo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Spanish Fantasy Liona Boyd Kennedy Powell [Columbia Masterworks M 36675, 1980] 1:21:10

1y ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Listen to the wonderful Spanish Fantasy album from 1980. Aaron has special guest, Steven Kennedy, from Des Moines. A great discussion about the musical selections, joy of playing guitar as well as challenges such as focal dystonia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support…

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Music For Voice & Guitar Bream Pears Britten Oltman Powell [RCA Red Seal (reissue) 1975] 1:23:43

1+ y ago1:23:43

1:23:43

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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400 Years of the Classical Guitar, Alrio Diaz Everest 3155 1966 [Reissue of 1959 Original Recording] 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

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 edited by Alrio Diaz, but this is a first to hear of his recorded works, and it is well worth it, to be sure --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguit…

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John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce CBS Masterworks M 35820, 1978 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Aaron gives an honest and fair summary of the 1978 recording of John Williams Plays Manuel Ponce--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Three Centuries of the Guitar, Andres Segovia [MCA 2523, 1961] 1:01:12

1+ y ago1:01:12

1:01:12

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 label. Wonderful music on this episode, my favorite being the Homage to Boccherini by Mario Castelnuevo-Tedesco, written in 1933. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Elizabethan Guitar Music [Musical Heritage Society 1950, 1973] 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

Aaron analyzes some rarely-heard music from Elizabethan England, on this 1973 MHS recording --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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J.S. Bach Lute Suites 996, 997 Goran Sollscher [Deutsche Grammophon 410 643-1, 1983] 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

59:23

Listen to Aaron analyze the 1983 Deutsche Grammophon recording of Goran Sollscher on the 11 string guitar, with first hand insight from the performer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Intimate Bach Volume 2 Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1960 SP 8582] 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

55:02

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 the first episode of season 7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 3&4 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979] 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

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 two guitars that is very unique and moving --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Julian Bream & John Williams Live Sides 1&2 [RCA Red Seal ARL 2-3090, 1979] 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

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 two guitars that is very unique and moving --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Four Centuries of Italian Guitar Ernesto Bitetti [Turnabout Vox TV 34680, 1975] 58:35

1+ y ago58:35

58:35

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Romeros Play Baroque Concertos and Solo Works [Mercury SR90417, 1965] 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Aaron breaks down the album by Spain's Royal Family of the Guitar. The Quartet plays several pieces and we hear solo works by Celindonio, Celin and Angel. Pepe only plays on the quartet tracks, but don't be disappointed--this is an awesome recording from a year of awesome recordings, 1965 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Spanish Guitar Music of the 16th & 17th Centuries Jose Luis Lopategui [Turnabout/Vox 34390, 1971] 51:01

2y ago51:01

51:01

Aaron discusses a "new to him" guitarist, Jose Luis Loptegui from this 1971 Turnabout/Vox recording of Spanish Guitar Music from the 16th & 17th Centuries. Music of Luis Milan, Alonso de MuDarra, Diego Pisador, Luys de Narvaez, and Gaspar Sanz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support…

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Segovia Tansman, Mompou, de Valera [Decca 710112 1967] 1:00:19

2y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Aaron opens up Season 5 of the Classical Guitar LPs podcast by breaking down a 1967 reissue of the 1965 Andres Segovia recording. Alexandre Tansman's Suite Polonico, Federico Mompou's Suite Compostelana and two pieces by Maria de Valeria. Special thanks to Paul Sacks of Ames, Iowa for donating the LP as well as being a monthly support of the podcas…

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The Thank-You Episode 32:22

2y ago32:22

32:22

Aaron reaches out to the listeners on the various platforms and says "Thank-You" for the 15K listens to the 4 seasons of CGLPs episodes. As a token of thanks, Aaron decides to introduce himself to the listenership by giving a bird's eye overview of his life with the classical guitar. It's a busy summer, and hopefully before school resumes there wil…

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Guitar Classics by Manuel M. Ponce Gustavo Lopez [Musart LPD 36, 1957] 45:01

2y ago45:01

45:01

Aaron discusses the LP and the music of M. M. Ponce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Presti & Lagoya Play Baroque Music for Two Guitars [Mercury MG50457, 1967] 50:55

2y ago50:55

50:55

Aaron visits with the CGLP Listeners about the Presti/Lagoya Duo, the music played on the recording and the unique circumstances that surround this final release of this classical guitar duo who also were Husband and Wife. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support…

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John Zaradin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Concert Encores S4E4 49:53

2+ y ago49:53

49:53

Aaron gives commentary about a guitarist that he is just learning about--check this episode out --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Complete Lute Music On Guitar Sides 3 & 4 John Williams [Columbia, M2 33510, 1975] 56:23

2+ y ago56:23

56:23

Aaron finishes up visiting about this WONDERFUL JW recording of J.S. Bach from 1975 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Complete Lute Music On Guitar Sides 1 & 2 John Williams [Columbia, M2 33510, 1975] 57:21

2+ y ago57:21

57:21

John Williams plays the Complete Lute Works of J.S. Bach--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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A Scarlatti Guitar Recital Classical Guitar LPS S4E1 [ABC, 1970] 52:44

3y ago52:44

52:44

Enjoy this "academic" yet touching recording. Carlos Barbosa-Lima in 1970, what could be better than that? Warm tone, and brilliant playing and the gorgeous music by baroque master composer, Domenico Scarlatti --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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A Spanish Guitar Recital Maria Luisa Anido [Capitol, 1955] 42:20

3y ago42:20

42:20

Listen to Aaron discuss "old friends" and "new friends" with regard to this LP from 1955. Thanks to Joe Diaz (a former student of Aaron's) for the use of the LP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Famous Guitar Music, Pepe Romero [Phillips, 1977] 56:20

3y ago56:20

56:20

Listen to Aaron discuss the playing of world-class guitarist, Pepe Romero and enjoy the album --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Fernando Sor: Twenty Studies for Guitar, John Williams [Westminster, 1963] 56:10

3y ago56:10

56:10

Aaron gives some praise and also some criticism of the 1963 recording by the great John Williams. From the record collection of Aaron's former student, Joe Diaz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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In The Spanish Style, Christopher Parkening [Angel, S-36020 1968] 45:13

3y ago45:13

45:13

Aaron shares his musings on his "desert island classical guitar LP" Enjoy and happy listening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Concerto for Classic Guitar and Jazz Piano Alexandre Lagoya and Claude Bolling [RCA, 1976] 37:28

3y ago37:28

37:28

Aaron picks apart a new favorite album--what a treat! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The New World Of The Guitar, Laurindo Almeida [Capitol, 1957] 54:15

3y ago54:15

54:15

Wow, another excellent recording reviewed by Aaron Powell! Enjoy the 1st episode of the new season --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E6 Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Amsterdam Guitar Trio [RCA, 1983] 50:42

3y ago50:42

50:42

Aaron reviews the 1983 album Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by the Amsterdam Guitar Trio. CGLPs podcast celebrates over 3000 listens, looking forward to the 3rd season --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E5 The Spanish Guitar of Oscar Ghiglia [Angel, 1970] 1:06:10

3y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Aaron reviews the album The Spanish Guitar of Oscar Ghiglia [Angel, 1970] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E4 The Classical Guitar, Eliot Fisk [MHS, 1983] 1:01:34

3+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Listen to Aaron discuss how he DIDN'T get to meet Eliot Fisk while in Vienna back in 1997. Eliot Fisk serves up a tremendously well played offering, thanks for listening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E3 The Virtuoso Guitar, John Williams [Everest, 1968] 1:07:26

3+ y ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Listen as Aaron Powell unpacks the 1968* recording of The Virtuoso Guitar by John Williams--one of Aaron's personal guitar-heroes. *there is more in the episode, but Aaron believes that this recording is a compilation of earlier recordings released in 1968 on the Everest label --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powell…

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E2 Classic Guitar Artistry, Douglas Niedt [Antigua, 1976] 47:58

3+ y ago47:58

47:58

Aaron gives a run-down of his former teacher's debut recording Classic Guitar Artistry. Side 1 Misionere, Bustamente Pavane pour une infante defunte, Ravel arr. Niedt Fandanguillo, Turina Cavatina, Myers arr. Niedt Side 2 Pleasant Despair, Satie arr. Niedt Prelude No. 2, Gershwin arr. Niedt Le Rossiniane, Giuliani edited Niedt --- Support this podc…

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Classical Guitar LPs S2E1 The World of the Spanish Guitar, Narciso Yepes [London, 1971] 1:07:36

3+ y ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Aaron talks about the 1971 Narciso Yepes recording (on a 6-string classical guitar--not a 10-string) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Giuliani, Pepe Romero [Phillips, 1978] 48:53

3+ y ago48:53

48:53

This LP is a treasure of both Pepe Romero's playing as well as the music of Mauro GiulianiDiscogs Info--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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The Spanish Guitars of Laurindo Almeida [Capitol Records, 1961] 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

45:34

Host Aaron Powell discusses the unique recording of Laurindo Almeida, who uses the "modern technology" (from 1961) of overdubbing to create sonorities that aren't possible with the solo guitar without overdubs. We hear de Falla, Debussy, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and others.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/s…

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The Guitar, Liona Boyd [Boot Master Concert series, 1974] 54:22

3+ y ago54:22

54:22

Listen to Aaron's analysis of Liona Boyd's 1974 debut album The Guitar.Aaron's personal favorite off this record is The Girl With The Flaxen Hair , Liona's playing of the piece is brilliantly doneDiscogs InformationAaron's YouTube Channelwww.powellguitar.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support…

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Julian Bream's Greatest Hits [Westminster Gold Series, 1970] 56:46

4y ago56:46

56:46

Aaron discusses the brilliant playing of Julian Bream, who recently passed away earlier in 2020. Hear about the re-release of the mono recordings "before it was cool" to do such a thing. Aaron also visits about what motivates him as a musician in listening to recordings and experiencing live performances of the greats.Discogs InformationPowellGuita…

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Romanza Christopher Parkening [Angel/EMI Records 1969] 58:02

4y ago58:02

58:02

Aaron gives background and commentary on the 1969 recording of Romanza by Christopher Parkening. Hear the funny story of what CP thought of AP's guitar, then hear how CP took the compliment back! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Classical Guitar LPs Trailer 0:59

4y ago0:59

0:59

Trailer about the Classical Guitar LPs Podcast host Aaron Powell Thanks for listening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powellguitar/support

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Corine Romero & Andre Harmon's Final LinkedIn Podcast 15:45

5y ago15:45

15:45

Closing in on graduating from the Year Up program and finishing up internship, Corine and I go over a few ins and outs of being a LinkedIn intern. This episode embodies our thought processes on being interns in such a welcoming and helpful space while outlining expectations for future Year Up students.…

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