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John Christopher Williams AO OBE (born 24 April 1941) is an Australian-born classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire.
John Williams is a virtuoso classical guitarist who has recorded music by composers such as André Previn, John Dankworth, and Julian Bream. He talks about his five-decade career, his collaborations with jazz musicians, and his relationship with Segovia. The article is from the Summer 2016 issue of Classical Guitar magazine.
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John Christopher Williams AO OBE is an Australian-born classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar...
John Christopher Williams is an Australian-born classical guitarist renowned for his ensemble playing as well as his interpretation and promotion of the modern classical guitar repertoire. In 1973, he shared a Grammy Award in the Best Chamber Music Performance category with fellow guitarist Julian Bream for Together.
John Williams is a classical guitarist who has been a pioneer of the instrument for decades. He talks about his latest album The Guitarist, which features music from medieval Italy and other cultures, and his compositions for guitar and orchestra. He also shares his passion for rhythm, history, and music.