Dreams of a World: 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.  --Leslie Gerber

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Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Villa-Lobos: Concerto for guitar; Ponce: Concierto del sur:  This historic, (first ever with guitar) recording with the New York Philharmonic demonstrates Ms Isbin's delicate guitar artistry with one of the world's greatest orchestras.  The presence of both guitar and orchestra is, indeed, intimate. As a result, so much more of her interplay with the orchestra, as well as her unmatched range of color and dynamics, not to say technical brilliance, stand out brilliantly.

Sharon Isbin delivers one sculpted passionate phrase after the next. The result is simply mesmerizing music. A must have CD.

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Sharon Isbin:  Sharon Isbin knows how to pick classical guitar works just about as well as she knows how to play them (which is to say, exceptionally well). On her Grammy Award-winning Dreams of a World, she explored folksy classical guitar works from around the world. On this disc, the music of two guitar concerto world premieres is less-familiar and just as exciting.

It's a fantastic showcase for Isbin's talents, though not necessarily a piece you'll want to hear every day. These live recordings boast great sonics, and the Gulbenkian Orchestra is in fine form. --Jason Verlinde

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Journey To The Amazon:  This is a beautiful work of art, a must have CD for your collection! Isbin proves that truly great music does not need lyrics to speak to you. There are so many subtle nuances to the composition- an unexpected note here, a syncopated rhythm there. "Julia Florida" is achingly beautiful.

The South American flow will keep your fingers tapping. There is a Latin jazz influence that permeates throughout, perfectly blending with her classical, intricate guitar style. If you're interested in classical guitar and enjoy a lot of jazz and rhythms, you should search out this CD.
 

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Greatest Hits: This CD will be one of the most actively played in your collection! It is one of those rare CDs that contains just the perfect mix of gorgeous guitar music played by an astounding guitarist. Sit back and be transported to another place and time.

This is one of the best classical guitar "Greatest Hits" CDs available. If you have not had the opportunity to listen to Sharon Isbin in the past, you should not only order this CD immediately, but should add to your order her amazing "Lute Suites" CD as well. Your ears and soul will thank you.
 

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Bach Lute Suites: This performance is unlike any other guitar rendition of the Bach Lute suites you may have heard before. Listening to the music you would be forgiven for thinking that you were back in the eighteenth century and listening to an original rendition by Bach himself. The most outstanding aspect of this recording is the performers interesting interpretation and implementation of ornamentation.  t is no wonder that critics praise her as one of the most pre-eminent guitarists of our time.

You will be enthralled by this CD, which is complemented by Isbin's amazing "Baroque Favorites for Guitar".

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