Title : Sharon Isbin: DREAMS OF A WORLD
Author : Lauro, Antonio
Release Date : 19991102
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews : This disc is obviously aimed at the world-music audience, if one judges from its title and the subtitle, 'Folk-Inspired Music for Guitar.' But that shouldn't dissuade listeners interested in more serious music. Isbin has collected original pieces and arrangements from Spain, Latin America, Appalachia, Ireland, Israel, and Greece--all of them quite lovely. It's really amazing to hear, for example, the 'Londonderry Air,' better known as 'Danny Boy,' in such a sympathetic arrangement by the late Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu. She plays with such technical mastery that you wind up taking it for granted, while appreciating her songful delivery of this highly varied program of music, which was mostly first intended for the human voice. The uncommonly attractive booklet, including photos of Isbin as a world traveler, is another asset to this fine program, as is Teldec's realistic recorded sound. --Leslie Gerber
Buyer Reviews : As an avid Isbin fan, I will admit to some predjudice. However, that said, I will say that this recording is not only a refreshing departure from her previous recordings, but a most appreciated one! Bottom line: the more I listen to it, the more I love it. The CD jacket and Sharon's notes simply add to the total enjoyment of this, her most recent adventure! I truly can't fathom how anyone could be disappointed with this CD. As Martha would say...'it's a good thing'.
