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documentary John Williams at Ronnie Scott's A film by Christoper Nupen

A film by Christoper Nupen

John Williams at Ronnie Scott's A film by Christoper Nupen

About

Inspired by master guitarist Andrés Segovia, whose revolutionary technique made the impossible seem achievable, jazz musician Len Williams began teaching his son John how to play classical guitar at a very young age. After studying with Segovia, John Williams would grow into an artist of staggering technical ability—a technician, indeed, to rival Segovia himself!

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Cast

Program

  • Domenico Scarlatti / John Williams, Sonata in E Major, K. 380 (guitar version)
  • Isaac Albéniz, Leyenda (guitar version)
  • Stanley Myers, Cavatina
  • Manuel M. Ponce, Scherzino Mexicano (guitar version)
  • Julio Salvador Sagreras, El Colibrí (The Hummingbird)
  • Heitor Villa-Lobos, Prelude No. 2

Details

  • Directed by:
  • Venue: Ronnie Scott's (London)
  • Production date: 1971
  • Duration: 48 min
  • Production: © Allegro Films
  • Available version(s): EN
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