John Williams: Yuquijiro Yocoh - Sakura Variations (From the Royal Alcazar Palace) Part 5/9

From one of the oldest and greatest royal palaces, the Alcazar in Sevilla, Spain, 1993 Yuquijiro Yocoh - Sakura Variations John Williams – classical guitar Watch the full concert here: Subscribe to wocomoMUSIC: Follow us on Facebook: This set of variations on a well-known Japanese folk melody on the theme of cherry blossoms might seem to present a cultural clash. Yet the simple serenity of the music, combined with the versatility of the guitar as a universal instrument, are enhanced by the setting of the Alchzar’s gardens. The orange trees, flowering shrubs, white stucco arches, and a reflecting pool provide a sixteenth-century setting where East and West meet in perfect harmony. Did you know that world-famous guitarist John Williams and filmmaker Christopher Nupen studied classical guitar together and that Andrés Segovia was their teacher? Discover more in this documentary by Christopher Nupen about his co