I think it's one of the best recordings of this piece on UA-cam, nevertheless, he's retarding those notes on his right with the middle ring and pinky fingers too much, Villalobos nor Able Carlevaro (Villalobos uruguaian friend) wouldn't be so proud.
0:09 for some reason, I always experience an intense feeling of delightment whenever I hear this note in mr petrou's interpretation, and i've never felt something even close to it in any way shape or form. I think that's the reason this is my favorite interpretation of this great song
Thanks, Nicholas Petrou. So many excessively rush this piece (i'm fairly certain most reading this will automatically to know which particular section i refer), but by doing so i feel they fail to adequately express the true beauty of this arrangement. This is so well articulated, it is incredibly refreshing to hear. Thanks again (gorgeous tone btw)!
I know this comment is old but practicing in burst at your desired tempo is one of the better ways to build speed. Start with one beat or even just a pair of 16th notes and just focus on those until you can play it fast, then move on to the rest of the measure and eventually whole phrases. I had that same problem for a while with the B section until I started doing a lot of burst practice, now I can play it close to his tempo. Hope this helps! :)
Who’ve said that dominating this piece is a matter of 1, 2 or 3 years?, I believe it’s about the hour per day you put on that, an individual with 8 hours day or more can be above a 3 years one with 2 hours day.
Nicholas, one of my favorite pieces. I have to say that you really make this come alive! This prelude is played by EVERYBODY. However, your expression and detailing bring out the joy and the soaring triumph of the brighter phrases. You also give the darker and sadder passages their appropriate tension and longing. In my humble opinion you have presented here THE definitive study on this prelude. I will have to show this to my son-in-law who is a teacher. Thank you so much for posting such a wonderful example of how a master can make a piece of music a living, breathing epic.
Monsieur Petrou donne à cette œuvre magnifique une dimension sublime. Quelle interprétation ! Une beauté du son incroyable, une sensibilité des nuances.. C'est à mon sens un des plus vibrants hommages rendus à cette œuvre de Villa Lobos.. Merci Monsieur Petrou. Je ne me lasse pas de vous écouter..
Me ha impactado. Una versión sentida, con claridad, dándole aire a las frases hasta el último momento. Transmite paz en vez del nerviosismo al que me tienen acostumbrado otras versiones. Además, me parece acertado que no suene a uña solamente, me parece que el sonido tiene más cuerpo, es más puro.
Super performance from Mr Petrou With my 50 years of experience on the guitar this rendition is on top of my list. The subtle energy and fervor comes through with sonority and rhythm, is incredible in bringing out Villa Lobos Prelude #1. A joy to watch and listen!
I'm learning this piece for my music exam in high school. I'm playing the guitar for 7 years and time flies. I can't wait to master it and have the feeling of being on a stage again!
I am not a guitarist but I think that i can recognise beautiful playing when I hear it.Lovely warm sound,free without being indulgent.So lyrical and so very moving! Well done!
Realmente impecável... Parabéns, você executou com destreza e sensibilidade uma das obras mais tocantes do grande mestre icônico Heitor Villa Lobos, orgulho nacional.
Another beautifully relaxed piece. It has a nice tempo to listen to... well paced but unhurried... and you make it look so easy.... which is a real sign of a quality performance....
I'm trying to play this piece and seeing this brilliant interpretation you made, it's just simply inspiring. You're an excelent musician and also you're going to serve me well as an inspiration. THANK YOU!
This was my study piece in guitar class in my senior year of high school. Obviously, I never played it this well, but I’m happy my teacher pushed towards it. It’s such a beautiful piece.
Very nice Maestro. That was brilliantly executed with your own personal touch! I first heard this piece in early 1990s when I was around 21 and learning the classical guitar, although I already played since 9 years old but classical guitar was new to me. I went on to do openings for my college when they had art gallery presentations. I was the background live music guitarist :-) I never got to play this magnificent piece by Villa-Lobos.
I first heard this played on a beach in England by a beautiful and lovely French girl. I had no idea what the piece was called, but I just had to go out and buy an LP of classical guitar music. And the good Lord be praised, this piece was one of the tracks on there. Different artist but just as good.
@@blocknboom9353 Ah, would that I could! It was many years ago, and the height of my achievement on the acoustic guitar I once bought was Jingle Bells 🙄.
Amazing articulation and sound - wau! Easily the best and the most balanced interpretation of the piece on youtube. I think only Norbert Kraft has done it to a similar standard, but ge doesn't do youtube, so it's great to have such a polished performance here. Many thanks for sharing!
That was beautiful! I really love how you played accurately and at the same time you knew how to fluctuate through the music. I don't like when classical players only care about playing the song perfectly, and play like they were on a perfect metronome. Congrats!
Couldn't have said that better! I think being too pedantic can really ruin the feeling of songs sometimes. This kind of song is perfectly fitting for a bit more loose approach in terms of interpretation and playing this too perfectly really would almost ruin the song. Actually I'm pretty sure this was never even meant to be played in a perfect, consistent way where you would keep the same tempo throughout the song. The way this guy does rubato is beyond unbelievable, it's so magnificent to see someone use rubato in such a masterful manner. The guy must have played for dozens of years to achieve this.
Studying this prelude with the help of a teacher, whom I visit for half an hour on a (near) weekly base. In my exploration of the piece at home your fluid and tempered interpretation is a great support, even though the video isn't a tutorial.
Beautiful dynamics in the playing and lovely sounding guitar. Also gives hope to anyone who's uploaded videos of their playing to UA-cam - if a vid like this gets over 15 thumbs down, well, no one is safe! =)
One of the best interpretations on UA-cam! It helped me a lot to study this piece. Thank you very much!
I think it's one of the best recordings of this piece on UA-cam, nevertheless, he's retarding those notes on his right with the middle ring and pinky fingers too much, Villalobos nor Able Carlevaro (Villalobos uruguaian friend) wouldn't be so proud.
Beautiful playing which honours the range of the instrument and the genius of the man who composed for it.❤
0:09 for some reason, I always experience an intense feeling of delightment whenever I hear this note in mr petrou's interpretation, and i've never felt something even close to it in any way shape or form. I think that's the reason this is my favorite interpretation of this great song
It is sooo hard to play this song at this level of mastery. Well done man
Nobody can play the classical guitar better than this - absolute perfection in technique and musicality
My father would play this when I was young, about 30 years ago. Well done, sir...very beautiful.
Bravo Nicholas, you are one of the great guitarists of our time.
Thanks, Nicholas Petrou. So many excessively rush this piece (i'm fairly certain most reading this will automatically to know which particular section i refer), but by doing so i feel they fail to adequately express the true beauty of this arrangement. This is so well articulated, it is incredibly refreshing to hear. Thanks again (gorgeous tone btw)!
How is he playing this 2nd part so fast 😭 3 years since I learned to play this piece and I still can’t do it as fast
I know this comment is old but practicing in burst at your desired tempo is one of the better ways to build speed. Start with one beat or even just a pair of 16th notes and just focus on those until you can play it fast, then move on to the rest of the measure and eventually whole phrases. I had that same problem for a while with the B section until I started doing a lot of burst practice, now I can play it close to his tempo. Hope this helps! :)
Practice makes improvement
Who’ve said that dominating this piece is a matter of 1, 2 or 3 years?, I believe it’s about the hour per day you put on that, an individual with 8 hours day or more can be above a 3 years one with 2 hours day.
Speed is the result of finger organization, study slowly and increase tempo slowly. Studying for goals, not for daily hours.
@@nickford7429what you said, and also it needn't be that fast.
Ugh I've never heard such a gorgeous guitar. Such a masterpiece in itself, not to mention one of the greatest players on earth in full command
This is the best expression that I can find among all the guitar players for this piece.
Beautiful performance!
Nicholas, one of my favorite pieces. I have to say that you really make this come alive! This prelude is played by EVERYBODY. However, your expression and detailing bring out the joy and the soaring triumph of the brighter phrases. You also give the darker and sadder passages their appropriate tension and longing. In my humble opinion you have presented here THE definitive study on this prelude. I will have to show this to my son-in-law who is a teacher. Thank you so much for posting such a wonderful example of how a master can make a piece of music a living, breathing epic.
Monsieur Petrou donne à cette œuvre magnifique une dimension sublime. Quelle interprétation ! Une beauté du son incroyable, une sensibilité des nuances.. C'est à mon sens un des plus vibrants hommages rendus à cette œuvre de Villa Lobos.. Merci Monsieur Petrou. Je ne me lasse pas de vous écouter..
This interpretation must be a masterpiece
Such a clear sound, so crisp .
I love his rendition. Really great!
Lovely, flawless performance of this.
A flawless performance. Great musicality and dynamics!
Me ha impactado. Una versión sentida, con claridad, dándole aire a las frases hasta el último momento. Transmite paz en vez del nerviosismo al que me tienen acostumbrado otras versiones. Además, me parece acertado que no suene a uña solamente, me parece que el sonido tiene más cuerpo, es más puro.
what a great sounding guitar. wonderful interpretation.
The best interpretation I have ever heard of this beautiful work. The Brazilian feeling and the temp are perfect.
Nicholas Petrou, i love listening to your playing. i keep coming "here", to enjoy it.
god bless you and your hands.
Super performance from Mr Petrou With my 50 years of experience on the guitar this rendition is on top of my list. The subtle energy and fervor comes through with sonority and rhythm, is incredible in bringing out Villa Lobos Prelude #1. A joy to watch and listen!
Lo ascolto sempre volentieri . Sempre bello anzi meraviglioso ! Grazieeeee
Più l’ascolto e più la trovo meravigliosa ! Un suono pulito , limpido ! Bravissimo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The best version on the Tube.
I'm learning this piece for my music exam in high school. I'm playing the guitar for 7 years and time flies. I can't wait to master it and have the feeling of being on a stage again!
Good luck!
Believe me,only after you'll do the test you will start to play it good
Great interpretation indeed, one of the best.
What a gorgeous sound. And fantastic sustain. Combination of a great instrument and great player. Hugely enjoyable, as are all ythe Petrou uploads.
Flawless performance
A really beautiful flawless performance. Bravo!
V. L. Is a genius!!!
2016, e continua sendo magnífico!
Magnifique musique de villa lobos. Un moment doux, agréable et apaisant ! ❤
Esecuzione magistrale. Volume sonoro invidiabile. Tenuta del tempo senza la minima sbavatura. Ottima la ripresa sulle mani. Davvero ottimo video
Perfect. I used to play it myself, so I know the piece inside-out. This a truly perfect, mature rendition. Bravo!
Affascinante. La pulizia e la chiarezza del suono..impeccabile esecuzione💙
I am not a guitarist but I think that i can recognise beautiful playing when I hear it.Lovely warm sound,free without being indulgent.So lyrical and so very moving! Well done!
1:38 such clear!!!
I love it
Blown Away! Thank you for this wonderful performance!
Beautiful and flawless interpretation....Bravo!!
This is an absolutely fantastic interpretation of this evergreen piece - bravo
I'm working on this piece and I love this interpretation! Maybe someday?!!!!
Simply the best!
Grettings from Poland
Beautiful. Impeccably done!!
La mejor version que exista en el web. Infinitamente sublime.
Sans aucun doute la plus belle interprétation que je connaisse.Une fluidité et un son inégalé.
Love this piece, its colorfulness and different paces! Outstanding interpretation!
Beautiful interpretation!
Realmente impecável... Parabéns, você executou com destreza e sensibilidade uma das obras mais tocantes do grande mestre icônico Heitor Villa Lobos, orgulho nacional.
Another beautifully relaxed piece. It has a nice tempo to listen to... well paced but unhurried... and you make it look so easy.... which is a real sign of a quality performance....
I love this preludium ❤ I didn't listen it many years. Thank you😊
absolutely beautiful
Davvero bellissima. Complimenti dall'Italia.
I'm trying to play this piece and seeing this brilliant interpretation you made, it's just simply inspiring. You're an excelent musician and also you're going to serve me well as an inspiration. THANK YOU!
This was my study piece in guitar class in my senior year of high school. Obviously, I never played it this well, but I’m happy my teacher pushed towards it. It’s such a beautiful piece.
Que precisão! Esplêndido!
Very nice Maestro. That was brilliantly executed with your own personal touch! I first heard this piece in early 1990s when I was around 21 and learning the classical guitar, although I already played since 9 years old but classical guitar was new to me. I went on to do openings for my college when they had art gallery presentations. I was the background live music guitarist :-) I never got to play this magnificent piece by Villa-Lobos.
Великолепное исполнение ... Отличный звук !
Terrific playing! Great sound too.
Love it. I've recently gotten the notes myself, and hearing it in its entirety first really helps.
A masterpiece and a masterclass ... bravo HVL and NP.
just wow, incredibly good!
Brilliant interpretation, perhaps the greatest on this prelude... And gotta say...what a masterpiece this fleta
that bass is perfect!
Awesome sound quality 😇😇😇
He really makes his guitar sing. Incredible.
Marvelous. Misterious. Deep. Brazilian soul…
Impressive sound! It's played so clear! Good job Sir
I first heard this played on a beach in England by a beautiful and lovely French girl. I had no idea what the piece was called, but I just had to go out and buy an LP of classical guitar music. And the good Lord be praised, this piece was one of the tracks on there. Different artist but just as good.
Nice bro! :) Keep listening to classical guitar music, and how about you learn this piece and impress that french girl huh? ;)
@@blocknboom9353 Ah, would that I could! It was many years ago, and the height of my achievement on the acoustic guitar I once bought was Jingle Bells 🙄.
Martin Mitchell follow your dreams my friend
Dont give up !
Bravo!! I realize that I have a very long way to go to play this piece as perfect as you do.
This is the one version my teacher told me to play, the others just run over ever note...I really do enjoy this, great job!
Amazing articulation and sound - wau! Easily the best and the most balanced interpretation of the piece on youtube. I think only Norbert Kraft has done it to a similar standard, but ge doesn't do youtube, so it's great to have such a polished performance here. Many thanks for sharing!
+Toni Kaila i must agree, its played flawlessly and very soft but not slow
That was beautiful! I really love how you played accurately and at the same time you knew how to fluctuate through the music. I don't like when classical players only care about playing the song perfectly, and play like they were on a perfect metronome. Congrats!
Couldn't have said that better! I think being too pedantic can really ruin the feeling of songs sometimes. This kind of song is perfectly fitting for a bit more loose approach in terms of interpretation and playing this too perfectly really would almost ruin the song. Actually I'm pretty sure this was never even meant to be played in a perfect, consistent way where you would keep the same tempo throughout the song. The way this guy does rubato is beyond unbelievable, it's so magnificent to see someone use rubato in such a masterful manner. The guy must have played for dozens of years to achieve this.
Huqe yes, I agree! This is something so subtle but at the same time so complex, that it must be hard to really master it!
Studying this prelude with the help of a teacher, whom I visit for half an hour on a (near) weekly base. In my exploration of the piece at home your fluid and tempered interpretation is a great support, even though the video isn't a tutorial.
I'm studying it and it's sooooo hard!!! Beautiful performance !
Beautiful dynamics in the playing and lovely sounding guitar. Also gives hope to anyone who's uploaded videos of their playing to UA-cam - if a vid like this gets over 15 thumbs down, well, no one is safe! =)
yay! (claps)
FANTASTIC!
No scratches in the "disc"! Perfect!
Bravissimo 😍😍😍😍
Superb, maestro. Thank you.
Love your playing Nicholas!
Superbe interprétation, merci.
That was perfect. Well done.
You are a master of the instrument.
One of the best interpretations of this piece. A very inspiring guitarist indeed.
beautiful playing.
amazing ! very nice job
well done!beautifull!Bravo!
Superb playing and as said before Great Interpretation. CGSNI.
Bravo Maestro!
lovely piece and lovely playing!! well done!
Nei momenti di tristezza ascolto questa melodia ....
meravigliosa !
My finger got cramp while attempting to play this.
very weel, amazing, congratulatios!
so good, thank
Now I know why many feel Fleta made the best guitars ever.
Nicholas played this music very well.
Isto, sim, é música para os meus ouvidos. :)
Você é um verdadeiro gigante da guitarra clássica.
Bien joué !
Ahah que de souvenir, c'était mon premier morceau !