The most beautiful rendition of the Gavotte en Rondeau I've ever heard. You can hear such vivid expression and raw emotion in every note and chord. It's like you can hear the voice of God flowing through his fingers.
GRACIAS MAESTRO SEGOVIA POR LA MUSICA DE GUITARRA QUE NOS DEJASTE, NADIE TOCA LA GUITARRA COMO TU, QUE NI MAESTRO DE MUSICA TUVISTE, TU FUISTE TU PROPIO MAESTRO, ERES UNICO!!!!!!
This song is so beautiful this is the reason it was one of songs singled out to be included in our time capsule to the stars, the Voyager probe. Peace.
Wow completely Stunned !!! Even in his students, Williams for example, you can see great technique, but the way he plays with your emotions, you instantly know it's the great virtuoso Andres Segovia !
When I was 16 or so (around 1970) I went by myself to see Sr. Segovia play at Place des Arts in Montreal. I didn't play the guitar, but wanted to, and was struck at the sheer humility of the man...and his performance: just a seat for himself and thats it...2 hours later I left inspired. I doubt the man was anuthing but as kind and gentle as his playing here suggests.
I studied with Jerry Willard, student of Sophocles Pappas, student of Segovia. He didn't play perfectly but he had the fire. People cry when they hear me play Flamenco guitar in France. I am very measured and not wild, but can I do a Farucca! Come hear. Love you for putting this up. Thank you. The fire lives on.
Hearing Segovia play is like a religious experience. Just a true master at work. Among classical guitarists, I'd have to rank Segovia #1 all-time. I'd even rank him in the Top 5 guitarists of ANY genre. He doesn't just hold & play the guitar, he caresses it like one would caress a lover. I hear this & know that there's still beauty in this world.
Segovia is the master, period. Everything he ever did transcends time and space. The notes leaving his fingers exist in the world as vibrant energy and if I can ever just capture 1/1,000,000th of that energy, I will consider myself a success.
I've heard some great versions of this on UA-cam and fair play to all you lovely people, you play SO much better than I ever can or could. But this has to be, for me, the definitive version of the gavotte. Segovia had such wonderful phrasing and such beautiful timing that this will, without doubt, remain my favourite rendition for a long time to come. Feel free to disagree, you're perfectly entitled!!
God that part in 3:20 gets me, you can that he's putting his soul in this piece, and you see it through his playing, and the way he moves its like he understands the guitar, and its more then just a guitar, its a companion and he's looks like he's flowing look at the way his fingers move when he changes chords or does a scale just amazing, how can someone understand the guitar like this, just wow
Yes its really incredible how flawless he plays the gavotte. It's a real task to even hit all the notes properly but he manages to put a lot of dynamics on top either. In my opinion there is no way to make that piece sound better on guitar as in his version. However, there is a certain mediterranean feel to it. Maybe this is the magic about it ...
I had a teacher whom wanted to be a musician, but told that he could never play classical because of his hands, but years later he sees that Segovia has the same hands. Never let anyone tell you that you cant!
I've not heard accent trills that delicate in other players. His dynamic and phrasing are very gentle and enveloping drawing you into the music without being sappy. Wonderful to listen to.
Am used to listening to this on the violin,but I have to say it works pretty well on the guitar too,like most other works Bach wrote for the violin.Elegant rendition by Segovia,as always!
There are great musicians in all genres, that is a simple fact. Even if you don't enjoy certain genres you should still be able to appreciate the skill of some of its players.
Amazing! I used to perform that Gavotte and it's bloomin' hard on the left hand. Segovia makes it look and sound 'like a walk in the park'. Those huge hands make his Ramirez look like an oversize ukelele. What a privelege to see 'the maestro', as Alirio Diaz used to refer to him, on U-Tube. Thank you kohjeong.
Anyone who considers him/herself a true musician can appreciate the mastery of a virtuoso no matter what kind of music is played. There are great Jazz masters just like there are great Classical ones. A Jazz musician can benefit greatly observing Segovia and so a Classical musician from a Jazz master.
Yo en estos casos no puedo asegurar y decir que el maestro Segovia es o fué el mejor, no son carreras ni competencias, creo que simplemente su interpretación refleja los años de dedicación y perfeccionamiento de la técnica y el alma del músico. El escucharlo me arrebata, me sublima y creo que de eso se trata.
So beautiful. I can remember seeing JW do a version of this live which was good, and a very dramtic and commanding version too by Milica Ilic. Heard her next album is all Baroque, would love to get it.
It's not entirely from the mic setup. Graduates from the better conservatory programs have been taught to reduce finger whisper by not sliding their fingers along the strings, especially the lower three strings (EAD), as they change positions. In his recordings for Decca Segovia said he preferred more distant miking, as if the guitar were heard from afar.
this video is labeled: bwv 1001 - adagio and bwv 1006 - gavotte en rondeau the second part is correct but the first half is actually Lute Suite No.1 bwv 996 IV. It's a Sarabande, that's why it sounds so spanish.
First of all: Marvellous upload! Seing his right hand likeit´s filmed here is rare, and really helps out a lot in figuring out how he gets that heavenly tone. But: Violin Sonata BWV996? It´s a lute suite. :-)
Segovia is so good, that even on youtube, you can understand how genious he was on dealing with pauses, with interpretation also transcription. The regular transcription is player on other frets, wich completely loses the intial orchestration. You can see on youtube the same music being played rvrn with better sound quality, and note how Segovia stands in a Olympus higher than higher than higher even if it´s a crappy youtube sound quality.
@Unpromoted I completely agree,music should be played to please the hearing and touch your or someones heart and that will not happen with an mathematical aproach. It is also more pleasing in certain situations to hear notes slightly out of phase...vibrato..
His timing is off but it still sounds perfect! He learned how to be strong with the guitar and to be himself. I am so proud to have studied with a student of his. Thank you for this.
That's from the mic setup. Such sounds are always there somewhere if you amplify them. On the other hand, you always have the choice to lose higher overtones to avoid noise, or to take advantage of the wealth of expression in the treble.
Perhaps his tone is only rivaled by Julian Bream. Bach comes to life and becomes a mesmerizing relevant expression of the human experience as though it were written yesterday!
ah = the man who started it all = the maestro= no one can make the guitar sound like Segovia = and I shook this guys hand at one of his last concerts! = the top guy. andypandywright
:-), yes, way cheaper the Torres, I was talking about new guitars you can think to buy from a luthier shop. I use the therm base as because not a guitar is equal to the other one, and because the Ramirez built for Segovia was absolutely a different level one.
man that's just the very message that gives the world amazing people and virtuosos like segovia, you are so right about the never give up! AMEN
There's nothing like hearing Master Segovia playing his guitar... effortless and beautiful...
The most beautiful rendition of the Gavotte en Rondeau I've ever heard. You can hear such vivid expression and raw emotion in every note and chord. It's like you can hear the voice of God flowing through his fingers.
Es impresionante como le da todo el protagonismo y el sentido a las canciones.
Es un maestro irrepetible .
GRACIAS MAESTRO SEGOVIA POR LA MUSICA DE GUITARRA QUE NOS DEJASTE, NADIE TOCA LA GUITARRA COMO TU, QUE NI MAESTRO DE MUSICA TUVISTE, TU FUISTE TU PROPIO MAESTRO, ERES UNICO!!!!!!
This song is so beautiful this is the reason it was one of songs singled out to be included in our time capsule to the stars, the Voyager probe. Peace.
Wow completely Stunned !!! Even in his students, Williams for example, you can see great technique, but the way he plays with your emotions, you instantly know it's the great virtuoso Andres Segovia !
I am always glad to see that some people like the same music as I do.
When I was 16 or so (around 1970) I went by myself to see Sr. Segovia play at Place des Arts in Montreal. I didn't play the guitar, but wanted to, and was struck at the sheer humility of the man...and his performance: just a seat for himself and thats it...2 hours later I left inspired. I doubt the man was anuthing but as kind and gentle as his playing here suggests.
just outstanding ... Gavotte is my favourite. No matter how hard i try, never rich this level
wow, it sounds like a piano, this is by far the greatest performance of classical music i have ever seen
That is true, he was a MASTER, no one can get closer to him, he`s unique.
I studied with Jerry Willard, student of Sophocles Pappas, student of Segovia. He didn't play perfectly but he had the fire. People cry when they hear me play Flamenco guitar in France. I am very measured and not wild, but can I do a Farucca! Come hear. Love you for putting this up. Thank you. The fire lives on.
Hearing Segovia play is like a religious experience. Just a true master at work. Among classical guitarists, I'd have to rank Segovia #1 all-time. I'd even rank him in the Top 5 guitarists of ANY genre. He doesn't just hold & play the guitar, he caresses it like one would caress a lover. I hear this & know that there's still beauty in this world.
He's not doing it. He's mearly watching it happen. A true master!
I got chills listening to this master of the guitar. ¡Andrés Segovia, como te admiro y te envidio!
genius. THANK GOD for this kind of talent and beauty in the human soul. puts every kind of "pop" music today to an open shame.
I had the honor of watching Mr. Segovia perform in person. Mesmerizing!
he was like 1000 years old and still could play so well!
Segovia is the master, period. Everything he ever did transcends time and space. The notes leaving his fingers exist in the world as vibrant energy and if I can ever just capture 1/1,000,000th of that energy, I will consider myself a success.
fantastic. perfect... pure, true, honest, simply a master...
this is one of the greatest classic songs played by perfection.
Irrepetible interpretación del gran maestro Segovia bravo
What a wonderful performance! His simple joy in playing this music by Bach is really touching. I see now some of the magic behind the name Segovia.
That was the most beautiful rendition of Gavotte En Rondeau I've ever heard! Andres Segovia was truly a master of his chosen craft!
Segovia inspired me to learn the classical guitar and this video inspired me to play Bach.
Two of the greatest moments in my life.
the master of classic guitar..
I've heard some great versions of this on UA-cam and fair play to all you lovely people, you play SO much better than I ever can or could. But this has to be, for me, the definitive version of the gavotte. Segovia had such wonderful phrasing and such beautiful timing that this will, without doubt, remain my favourite rendition for a long time to come. Feel free to disagree, you're perfectly entitled!!
His interpretation of the gavotte is so beautiful I could almost weep. Thanks so much for posting this.
God that part in 3:20 gets me, you can that he's putting his soul in this piece, and you see it through his playing, and the way he moves its like he understands the guitar, and its more then just a guitar, its a companion and he's looks like he's flowing look at the way his fingers move when he changes chords or does a scale just amazing, how can someone understand the guitar like this, just wow
Yes its really incredible how flawless he plays the gavotte. It's a real task to even hit all the notes properly but he manages to put a lot of dynamics on top either. In my opinion there is no way to make that piece sound better on guitar as in his version. However, there is a certain mediterranean feel to it. Maybe this is the magic about it ...
He knows whats the composer wanted to say in the works.
It's absolutely frightening how easy he makes it looks. Beautiful.
I had a teacher whom wanted to be a musician, but told that he could never play classical because of his hands, but years later he sees that Segovia has the same hands. Never let anyone tell you that you cant!
I've not heard accent trills that delicate in other players. His dynamic and phrasing are very gentle and enveloping drawing you into the music without being sappy. Wonderful to listen to.
An extraordinary guitar master playing an amazing instrument. Check the sound!
Gracias Maestro Segovia por su arte, Dios lo bendiga
Am used to listening to this on the violin,but I have to say it works pretty well on the guitar too,like most other works Bach wrote for the violin.Elegant rendition by Segovia,as always!
There are great musicians in all genres, that is a simple fact. Even if you don't enjoy certain genres you should still be able to appreciate the skill of some of its players.
Amazing! I used to perform that Gavotte and it's bloomin' hard on the left hand. Segovia makes it look and sound 'like a walk in the park'. Those huge hands make his Ramirez look like an oversize ukelele. What a privelege to see 'the maestro', as Alirio Diaz used to refer to him, on U-Tube. Thank you kohjeong.
Tremendous! Thank you very much for posting. This is just amazing, absolutely beautiful.
Anyone who considers him/herself a true musician can appreciate the mastery of a virtuoso no matter what kind of music is played. There are great Jazz masters just like there are great Classical ones.
A Jazz musician can benefit greatly observing Segovia and so a Classical musician from a Jazz master.
unassuming man, amazing music. Timeless.
Yo en estos casos no puedo asegurar y decir que el maestro Segovia es o fué el mejor, no son carreras ni competencias, creo que simplemente su interpretación refleja los años de dedicación y perfeccionamiento de la técnica y el alma del músico.
El escucharlo me arrebata, me sublima y creo que de eso se trata.
Cet extrait du concert du Maitre, est bien prise et bien filme. Merci
Absolutely amazing! Very beatiful.
wow, in my opinion, he is top 5 greatest guitarists of all time
EXCELENTE¡¡ esto hace llorar a mi alma¡
the master at work, bravo!
No hubo otro, como el maestro.
Saludos
He is simply the best, the master.
B R A V O !!!!
simply gorgeous!
So beautiful. I can remember seeing JW do a version of this live which was good, and a very dramtic and commanding version too by Milica Ilic. Heard her next album is all Baroque, would love to get it.
That is one incredible performance. I think anyone who says Segovia has horrible Bach needs to check out this recording.
beautiful. Puts a smile on me face :)
It's not entirely from the mic setup. Graduates from the better conservatory programs have been taught to reduce finger whisper by not sliding their fingers along the strings, especially the lower three strings (EAD), as they change positions.
In his recordings for Decca Segovia said he preferred more distant miking, as if the guitar were heard from afar.
he's the greatest ever no one denies that
wow...
just...wow...
amazing
the greatest grand master!
All guitar masters adore Segovia.
Awesome, Mesmerizing Feeling!
this video is labeled:
bwv 1001 - adagio and bwv 1006 - gavotte en rondeau
the second part is correct but the first half is actually Lute Suite No.1 bwv 996 IV.
It's a Sarabande, that's why it sounds so spanish.
absolutely mesmerizing...
To make the guitar great again was the mission given to Andrés Segovia by Destiny.
@pinballwiz13 love it! i remember one time getting a noise complaint for playing a Mahler symphony full blast....the nerve of some people, right??
You gotta love it, man
Bach's the man. Segovia does him justice !
Qué bonita interpretación...
Bach’s music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe can not be regarded a complete failure.
E. M. Cioran
I honestly like the lower quality of the recording, it adds character.
Segovia, tiene una gran técnica entonces, Gracias!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely magic
master segovia just thinks real hard and the music comes out
First of all: Marvellous upload! Seing his right hand likeit´s filmed here is rare, and really helps out a lot in figuring out how he gets that heavenly tone.
But: Violin Sonata BWV996? It´s a lute suite. :-)
Best of all time made me play guitar
Segovia is so good, that even on youtube, you can understand how genious he was on dealing with pauses, with interpretation also transcription. The regular transcription is player on other frets, wich completely loses the intial orchestration. You can see on youtube the same music being played rvrn with better sound quality, and note how Segovia stands in a Olympus higher than higher than higher even if it´s a crappy youtube sound quality.
Um genio !!!
He is the greatest performer I think.
he is fantastic
@Unpromoted I completely agree,music should be played to please the hearing and touch your or someones heart and that will not happen with an mathematical aproach. It is also more pleasing in certain situations to hear notes slightly out of phase...vibrato..
Hey, you know what, it's great guitar playin so just relax and enjoy
His timing is off but it still sounds perfect! He learned how to be strong with the guitar and to be himself. I am so proud to have studied with a student of his. Thank you for this.
That's from the mic setup. Such sounds are always there somewhere if you amplify them. On the other hand, you always have the choice to lose higher overtones to avoid noise, or to take advantage of the wealth of expression in the treble.
Lovely. Thanks for sharing :)
Beautiful and amazing.
Gods of Egypt
Gods of Egypt
Nmozart
@Pikangu good question. He had the tendency of being a miniaturist. Almost never a long piece was being played by him
I enjoy both classic and Jazz music. What would you say to people like myself?
Wunderschön!
Perhaps his tone is only rivaled by Julian Bream. Bach comes to life and becomes a mesmerizing relevant expression of the human experience as though it were written yesterday!
I love him.
The first piece (the sarabande) isn't from the violin sonata but from the first lute suite!!
Que maravilha toca muito
@Martintfre True, also, said that the hard part´s where played too fast, when it could be played more slowly.
His edition is so original even to the ones played these days.
amazing!!!!
All his fingers are so powerful! :-O --!!!
amazing.!
beautiful
5:16 No hay palabras para descirbirlo. Genio Andrés Segovia.
ah = the man who started it all = the maestro= no one can make the guitar sound like Segovia = and I shook this guys hand at one of his last concerts! = the top guy. andypandywright
:-), yes, way cheaper the Torres, I was talking about new guitars you can think to buy from a luthier shop.
I use the therm base as because not a guitar is equal to the other one, and because the Ramirez built for Segovia was absolutely a different level one.
Well this is not BWV 1001 thats for sure. The second half is indeed the BWV 1006 Gavotte. Still very beautiful and thanx for sharing :)