For years, Andres Segovia ruled as the king of classical guitar, but today John Williams proudly wears that crown. During his 50-plus-year career he has performed and recorded definitive versions of nearly the entire standard guitar repertoire. While he ventures regularly into alternative music traditions, this program is a classical purist’s dream, with works by Villa-Lobos, Leo Brower, Francis Bebey, Williams’ own compositions and more.
- Venue: Herbst Theatre
- Date: Sun October 17, 2010 7:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Price Range: $55/$45/$35
- Tickets: (415) 392-2545
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Program
Villa-Lobos
Five Preludes
Leo Brouwer
El Decameron Negro
Francis Bebey
O Bia
John Williams
From a Bird (Nos. 1,2,3); Hello Francis
Barrios
La Catedral; Julia Florida; Vals, Nos. 3 & 4; Sueno en la Floresta
Performers
John Williams
guitar
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Artist Spotlights
October 11, 2010
As one of the world’s best-known classical guitarists, John Williams has been responsible for both raising the instrument’s profile and expanding its repertoire. Today Williams, 69, has performed and recorded virtually every piece for the standard classical guitar repertoire; he has also championed African, Cuban, and Latin American composers, and collaborated widely. In a recent call from his home in London, he talked about his work and this week’s concert, which marks his 10th appearance for San Francisco Performances.
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