Search - Celedonio Romero, Angel Romero, Celin Romero :: Antonio Vivaldi: Guitar Concertos, Los Romeros

Classical Guitar Music in its Finest Setting

Florence Saltarelli | San Antonio, Texas, USA | 11/26/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is truly a work of art! The first time I heard this recording I was immediately impressed. The Romeros, also known as Spain's Royal Family of Classical Guitar, are like fine diamonds set in the platinum background of the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra at its best.Pepe and Angel Romero have since gone on to become independent solo artists but this recording with their brother and father is one of their best ever and should be in everyone's library.You may have noticed a similarity in the name of one of the soloists, Domenick Saltarelli, with that of mine, and indeed, I am very proud of his accomplishments and those of his fellow musicians on this recording: John Corigliano, Margaret Bella and Victor Alessandro. This is truly a gem! You will enjoy it."

An exuberant celebration of Vivaldi

Nancy Moran | Baltimore, Maryland USA | 10/31/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Los Romeros (Angel, Celedonio, Celin and Pepe) have collaborated with the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to produce a true Vivaldi sound. These are Concertos, not solo pieces. The Romeros are assisted by John Corigliano on the Violin, Dominick Saltarelli on the Viola and Margaret Bella on the Cello. The admixture is pure Vivaldi from the Allegro of the Concerto in D to the Largo of the Concerto in B minor. The guitar parts are perfect for the resultant polyphony. Transitions are smooth. The guitars are sensitive and evocative. Timing is precise - the orchestra comes in and out flawlessly. The guitar accompanents flow freely and precisely. TURN YOUR BASS UP AND YOUR TONE DOWN to appreciate this album. Especially fascinating are the guitar duets by the Romeros in the Concerto in G. The guitar is delicate and sensitive in the Andante. The guitar leads the orchestra and not the other way around. The Concerto in C is probably most familiar to Vivaldi fans. The orchestra and Los Romeros display great dynamic range and force of rhythm. Vivaldi would have been proud to hear these results as a tribute. This is the height of virtuosity, delicacy and mastery of the guitar. Especially in combination and collaboration with a great orchestra."

Technically very precise, didn't care for the arangement

Dr. L. Kevin Mcnelis | Las Cruces, New Mexico USA | 10/02/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I thought every single piece was played too fast- the result was that each piece sounded rushed. I purchased the CD priamrily for Concerto in D major, but it also sounded rushed, not soothing and relaxing like other versions.Overall, very good"