John Williams plays Variations on the Magic Flute - Sor / Mozart

Now unavailable, this recording is from John Williams' 1969 LP 'Virtuoso Variations for Guitar'.

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[TheMax161]

@johnj1582 There are two versions of this piece that Segovia edited. One is 'Introduction, Theme, and Variations' and the second version is just 'Theme and Variations.' Williams did not like the Introduction (he stated as much in an interview on Australian TV), so he never played it. Many other performances of this piece here on YouTube do have the Introduction. So, yes, you are right, it is different. I didn't pick up on what you were saying at first. Find the music at Schott

[johnj1582]

@TheMax161I'm quite familiar with phrasing, tempo, hand position etc. I was specifically referring to the lack of an introduction here. My edition of the score shows a good 2 page introduction. Does the Segovia edition not include that? I've seen a lot of players omitting the introduction, which is, IMO, one of the most beautiful parts of the work.

[TheMax161]

@KATHLEENDUZIT Spoken like a true Luddite.

[TheMax161]

@johnj1582 He plays the edition edited by Segovia. What you hear that may be the differences you speak of are the variations in phrasing, the tempo, his right hand position, and his musicianship that he brings to the piece, along with his technical mastery.

[johnj1582]

does anyone know what edition he is playing from? It seems just a bit different from mine.

[pezzapou74]

@KATHLEENDUZIT - pffft what da fuc do u know, lol luv u 2

[KATHLEENDUZIT]

@pezzapou74 LoL...shut it dude..u make me smile...love ya

[KATHLEENDUZIT]

wot allot of bollaks

[Havelneft]

paradise



[pezzapou74]

Who was the cocksucker who disliked this? LIAR !!!!!!!!!