Most of the time he lowers the strumming of the second movement by an octave, but on this stage he plays the original. This is probably due to Previn's request.
Williams legendary technique, actually not much followed today. his total precision and nuances, his Fleta, the film direction, the orchestral applomb under Previn baton, the elegant applause of the audience and, last but not least, the John modesty, make this Aranjuez the most memorable. Grazie from Italy!
What an absolute rare gem of an upload. Williams at his interpretive and technical best, a combination that has yet to be equalled. Fantastic orchestra with maestro Previn at the helm. This, and Paco de Lucía's 'definitive', incredibly soulful version rank at the top...subjective yes, but I think reasonable. Thank you so much for uploading this!
@@brtherjohn a great player also. I prefer the Wiliams execution, though. Because of his marvelous technique he plays the concerto as if it were very easy. He is precise and perfectly executed. My second option is by Pepe Romero, who gives a very spanish feeling. Those are my favourites.
John Williams has nerves of steel too , the conductor knew as john walked out he would produce the good s cause can you imagine the pressure, !!!! but he is so incredibly well trained he can withstand it all with ease , just amazing
I heard in a discussion that Angel Romero was considered the king of Aranjuez by other guitarists including J. Williams. Compare the energy and speed between them and you'll see the difference.
Remarkable! Sounded flawless to me. Williams, to me, sounds so much better on the Fleta guitar. He also seemed to use more of the timbres available on the guitar
I personally feel the tone colour of the Smallman on the later recorded version of the second movement on the album the Seville Concert sounded superior.
I saw Williams perform this in 1971 at the Sydney Town Hall; what a disappointment. I'm sure he played well but I couldn't hear the guitar at all. He was using a microphone but to little or no effect. I love this performance with that wonderful Ignacio Fleta guitar.
Williams legendary technique, actually not much followed today. his total precision and nuances, his Fleta, the film direction, the orchestral applomb under Previn baton, the elegant applause of the audience and, last but not least, the John modesty, make this Aranjuez the most memorable. Grazie from Italy!
I could hear it a hundred times. It's perfect, the most perfect interpretation. Williams is my hero.
Mine too
What an absolute rare gem of an upload. Williams at his interpretive and technical best, a combination that has yet to be equalled. Fantastic orchestra with maestro Previn at the helm. This, and Paco de Lucía's 'definitive', incredibly soulful version rank at the top...subjective yes, but I think reasonable. Thank you so much for uploading this!
Williams - just always so amazing - so much love
Thank you very much for the uploading. Previn and Williams made several recordings. Here, Williams was at his peak of interpretation.
Absolutely.
And yet, Previn recorded the concerto with Angel Romero from around the same time. A fine performance as well.
@@brtherjohn a great player also. I prefer the Wiliams execution, though. Because of his marvelous technique he plays the concerto as if it were very easy. He is precise and perfectly executed. My second option is by Pepe Romero, who gives a very spanish feeling. Those are my favourites.
How delightful! 😊♥️🌹
John Williams has nerves of steel too , the conductor knew as john walked out he would produce the good s cause can you imagine the pressure, !!!! but he is so incredibly well trained he can withstand it all with ease , just amazing
Magic ,unimaginable,indescribable.Thanks for such a beautiful moment in my life.
i saw john play this in the uk with simon rattle conducting in the 1980s, amazing guitarist.
When he played the Fleta guitar, a magnificent instrument.
This video is pure gold.
JW is a badass not just for the incredible playing but that he just refused to wear a tuxedo. I love that about him!
Nice one . Thank's
No other guitarist comes close to Williams' interpretation of this concert, no one.
seriously?
I heard in a discussion that Angel Romero was considered the king of Aranjuez by other guitarists including J. Williams. Compare the energy and speed between them and you'll see the difference.
They're both great.
Degustibus non est disputandum
That is open to dispute; a pretty bold statement at best.
So brilliant performed. But Williams is Williams. His Fleta guitar sounds so great. What a guitar and guitarplayer as well.
Yes I heard him many times with the Fleta and the Hernadez y Aguado. Both superb instruments.
Thanks for sharing this!
John IS John !!!!
True...
Джон Уильямс -Браво.
Remarkable! Sounded flawless to me. Williams, to me, sounds so much better on the Fleta guitar. He also seemed to use more of the timbres available on the guitar
Exactly.
I personally feel the tone colour of the Smallman on the later recorded version of the second movement on the album the Seville Concert sounded superior.
Cannot be equalled or surpassed. Genius.
Unbelievable, really.
i find funny that the conductor is Andre Previn, and John Williams at the time looked like Woody Allen ;)
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ARANJUEZ
Aranjuez
One can hear the guitar all the way through, which is far from true of some recordings.
This is his first performance of Aranjuez ??
Do you mean the premiere?! No!
I saw Williams perform this in 1971 at the Sydney Town Hall; what a disappointment. I'm sure he played well but I couldn't hear the guitar at all. He was using a microphone but to little or no effect. I love this performance with that wonderful Ignacio Fleta guitar.
That should read ARANJUEZ which is the right spelling for that satellite city and Palace in Madrid nearbies
Enebarag7ja
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I'm sorry. Paco De Lucia.
La de Paco de Lucía maravillosa, pero yo prefiero esta versión de Jhon Wliiams!
God knows why he is playing those hideous Oz guitars. If he bought a Yamaha everyone would follow suit.
He was born in oz ,but ya the fleta has such a sweet voice in his hands , smallman more volume