![]() (1853-1917), who enjoyed fame at the end of the nineteenth century. Is the only Venezuelan performer to have achieved internationalįame, along with the pianist and composer Teresa Carreño Highly regarded and praised by hisįellow musicians and a reference in the guitar world, Maestro Díaz Maestro and virtuoso Alirio Díaz celebrated his eightiethīirthday at the end of 2003. Pages to write and so much to bring to the world of the classicalĬonsidered by many specialists and enthusiasts to be the mostĪccomplished classical guitarist of all times, the Venezuelan This reflection from John Williams puts the legacy of Alirioĭíaz in focus and opens a chapter in a life that still has so many I have learnt from him and just what an inspiration he has been to Remember now, 50 years later, with humility and affection, how much Used all the new editions by Caroni Music for my new recording "Elĭiablo Suelto " having met Alirio Díaz when I was a boy of 12, I Great player of the Llanera harp, Ignacio "Indio" Figueredo. ![]() Traditional songs and instrumental pieces, as well as music by the Over the years he has also collected, arranged, and edited a hugeĪmount of Venezuelan music for solo guitar, including the Of course Díaz is a legend in his own lifetime, but In the booklet thatĪccompanies the CD, John Williams writes: Released a much awaited new CD called El Diablo Suelto (SONY In September 2003 the great Australian guitarist John Williams In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content:
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