Pepe Romero Master of the Guitar (11CD)

This handsome boxed set honors the unique art of Pepe Romero, offering a broad spectrum of his playing from various periods in his career. It moves from the Baroque to 20th-century works and features solo, chamber and orchestral performances that run the gamut from stylish interpretations of Bach and Vivaldi to the first recordings of Giulani's trio of guitar concertos. of special note, 3 of the discs in this 11-CD set are dedicated to the music of Romero family friend Rodrigo, including arguably the finest version still available of his most famous and popular concerto, the Concierto de Aranjuez, and his last concerto, the Concierto Para un Fiesta, which was written especially for Pepe Romero in the early '80s! Every performance in this set is defined by the flawless taste and execution classical listeners have come to expect from the exalted member of the Royal Family of the Guitar! Decca.