Eliot Fisk's "Guitar Fantasies," released on January 1, 1990, under the Musical Heritage Society label, is a captivating journey through the world of flamenco guitar. This album, spanning a full hour, showcases Fisk's virtuosity and versatility as he masterfully arranges and performs a diverse collection of pieces. From Bach's "Prelude in C Minor" to Mozart's "Adagio For Glass Harmonica," Fisk's interpretations are both innovative and deeply respectful of the original compositions. The album also features his own arrangements of works by less familiar composers, such as the intriguing "Les Barricades Mystérieuses" and the hauntingly beautiful "Forlorn Hope." Fisk's playing is characterized by its technical brilliance, expressive depth, and a unique ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly. "Guitar Fantasies" is a testament to Fisk's artistry and his enduring love for the guitar, offering a rich and engaging listening experience.
(C) 1990 Amerco, LLC.(P) 1990 Amerco, LLC.
Tracks
Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999Johann Sebastian Bach, Eliot Fisk
Les Barricades Mystérieuses - arr. for solo guitar by Eliot FiskFrançois Couperin, Eliot Fisk
Rondo I in A Major, Wq. 58 - arr. for solo guitar by Eliot FiskCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Eliot Fisk
MenuetSilvius Leopold Weiss, Eliot Fisk
FantasieSilvius Leopold Weiss, Eliot Fisk
FugeSilvius Leopold Weiss, Eliot Fisk
Fantasia ISimone Molinaro, Eliot Fisk
El Maestro: Fantasia XXIILuis de Milan, Eliot Fisk
Fantasia Que Contrahaze La HarpaAlonso Mudarra, Eliot Fisk
Toccata XIAlessandro Piccinini, Eliot Fisk
Forlorn HopeJohn Dowland, Eliot Fisk
The Varietie Of Lute-Lessons: Fantasie No. 2: The Knight of the LuteJohn Dowland, Eliot Fisk
Adagio For Glass Harmonica, K. 617a - arr. for solo guitar by Eliot FiskWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eliot Fisk
Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9Fernando Sor, Eliot Fisk
Marche Funèbre Del Signore Maestro Contrapuncto In C Minor, K. 453a - arr. for solo guitar by Eliot FiskWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eliot Fisk
Drei Tentos From "Kammermusik" (1958): Du Schones Bachlein...Hans Werner Henze, Eliot Fisk
Drei Tentos From "Kammermusik" (1958): Es Findet Das Aug' Oft...Hans Werner Henze, John Dowland, Eliot Fisk
Drei Tentos From "Kammermusik" (1958): Sohn Laios'Hans Werner Henze, John Dowland, Eliot Fisk
Segovia, Op. 29Albert Roussel, Eliot Fisk
Sarabande pour guitare, FP 179Francis Poulenc, Eliot Fisk
Un sueño en la florestaAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Eliot Fisk