I love this piece, but I love everything that Xuefei plays. She well deserves being called one of the best classical guitarists in the world. Xuefei, this brings tears to my eyes.
In 1974 Laurindo Almeida recorded the Air inside his LP "Bach is beautiful", that I bought by chance. I fell in love with Bach and that Air was among my preferred pieces. Since then I listened to many, many versions of it, but no one was even close to him. Until now. Impressive. Bach is easy and is not easy to play: you need rigour and passion at the same time. Yang plays it perfectly, but maybe the word 'perfect' is even demeaning her performance. Technically gorgeous but also full of feelings, almost touching the heavens. Mystical. Usually this kind of interpretation happens when an artist is more mature, much further in the years; amazing that Yang can play like this at her young age. And she looks even very brilliant in mind and attractive in her body!
Like Pat Metheny said "We all suck compared to Bach". Xuefei Yang brings out the beauty of this piece as only she can do. It is very emotional to hear such beauty in a currently ugly World.
I've played classical (and other styles of) guitar for 40 years, this is the best version of this piece I've ever heard. Mastery of the instrument, she is wonderful.
3 months do not listen to anything else but this piece . Regret that I can not listen to the live ... In this piece feel that she puts into it all his heart .. I love it
Simply the best 4-odd minutes of guitar playing I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Wow! Every time I need motivation to practice, all I need do is let Yang carry me away to a land of dreams.
Because I play this myself on guitar I have heard many different ways musicians play it...but this transcription is unique and beautiful. Wish I could get the score somewhere..
Una genia la china, admirable la inteligencia que tiene siempre para hacer las transcripciones. Y de bach qué decir, una de las mentes más poderosas que dio la humanidad.
WGBH Music, would it be possible to buy a transcription of Xuefei's wonderful arrangement for the education of my Ten year old son, as he has fallen in love with Xuefei's arrangement and he just loves this particular tune in general.
Beautiful mrs.yang, such talent! I know this song on guitar but I believe I play it in a different key and it doesn't sound as "full" as your trascription.do you have any tips for me? I would like to play and understand the guitar as well as u have one day! Thank you and keep playing, it's nice to see people preserving this wonderful art and genre of music.thumbs up!!
Она имеет право играть такие произведения на гитаре. Её высочайший уровень владения инструментом это позволяет. А мы вновь заглянули за горизонт - в бесконечность Баха.
Well done! I love your transcription and execution. I’ve been pondering what is the difference between and female classical guitarist and a male classical guitarist. I don’t have a good answer yet but I’m leaning toward female guitarist for a richer and purer sound. To my ear there’s a difference. Now is it factually correct? I don’t know.
When a melody comes from heart Finest guitarist in the World tone melody comes from Xufie heart...Bravo
I love this piece, but I love everything that Xuefei plays. She well deserves being called one of the best classical guitarists in the world. Xuefei, this brings tears to my eyes.
In 1974 Laurindo Almeida recorded the Air inside his LP "Bach is beautiful", that I bought by chance. I fell in love with Bach and that Air was among my preferred pieces. Since then I listened to many, many versions of it, but no one was even close to him. Until now. Impressive. Bach is easy and is not easy to play: you need rigour and passion at the same time. Yang plays it perfectly, but maybe the word 'perfect' is even demeaning her performance. Technically gorgeous but also full of feelings, almost touching the heavens. Mystical. Usually this kind of interpretation happens when an artist is more mature, much further in the years; amazing that Yang can play like this at her young age. And she looks even very brilliant in mind and attractive in her body!
Just so beautifully played 🎶
Like Pat Metheny said "We all suck compared to Bach". Xuefei Yang brings out the beauty of this piece as only she can do. It is very emotional to hear such beauty in a currently ugly World.
Look for the beauty in the world, it is all around. If you see it as ugly that is all you will find.
Amazing. Her zest for music is apparent in the way she describes how she adapted the piece for guitar. Lovely.
I heard this piece on my way home from work. I cried for joy.
I think Bach would weep with joy if he could hear this.
Her tempo is perfection.
Bach weeps
This makes me come back again and again...
We're glad to have you back again and again!
So beautiful, Bach himself would love this.
Beautiful
It is just pure and beautiful playing. Thumbs up
Sorry, no transcription available from WGBH Music. You might try Xuefei's website? Thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed the video! She is amazing.
I've played classical (and other styles of) guitar for 40 years, this is the best version of this piece I've ever heard. Mastery of the instrument, she is wonderful.
thank you WGBH Music, recording, intervew, editing, absolutely beautiful, Xueifei young is one of great female guitarist.
This is by far the best interpretation of this beautiful piece on the guitar I've ever heard!
Best Air on G with classical guitar ever. Calling it.
There are no words to express how wonderful that is.
I so want her transcription! Really elegant!
😍
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3 months do not listen to anything else but this piece . Regret that I can not listen to the live ... In this piece feel that she puts into it all his heart .. I love it
It really is such a gorgeous piece and performance. I can see why you listened to it for 3 months! Glad you like it
Absolutely brilliant! Her heart does sing in every string.
Wow...the best classical guitar version of this work...wow!
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you can feel the emotion as each note strides beautifully with the artist skillfully playing... made in heaven....
oh wow .... too beautiful for words.
Beautiful ❤️
This is a very brilliantly translated version of one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.
She plays the complete composition (with all the parts!!!!!)
Without a doubt, the best transcription of this piece to guitar that I've ever heard. Absolutely beautiful.
Simply the best 4-odd minutes of guitar playing I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Wow! Every time I need motivation to practice, all I need do is let Yang carry me away to a land of dreams.
My goodness that is beautiful...thank you
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
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The best arrangement I’ve ever heard
This was lovely, I enjoyed this very much!
My soul sings along with your beautiful playing. BRAVA !
And just think she is so young she hasn't ever hit her stride yet,Love her,such sensitive playing.
Stellar, both the piece and the perfomance.
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Beautiful arrangement xxx
I'm glad to leave a comment for this beautiful piece! It's radiant!
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Just incredible
Big fan of Miss Xuefei Yang.
Really cool performance!!
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"Cool" doesn't begin to describe how inventive and skillful and beautiful this performance is. This is not about "cool."
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AMAZING MIRACLE
Awesome. Stunning. 本当に信じられないくらい素晴らしい。
Because I play this myself on guitar I have heard many different ways musicians play it...but this transcription is unique and beautiful. Wish I could get the score somewhere..
Lovely! 💗💗
Fantastic playing
Divine. Stunning. Joy.
Beautiful arrangment and better performanse!!!!!
Wonderful artist!
What sublime execution!
love her album of bach that she recorded with chamber orchestra!
Thank you
Superb. I want more.
So beautiful
Thanks, Karl. She is so talented. We love this piece... glad you enjoyed.
love it,beutifull music done justice
Una genia la china, admirable la inteligencia que tiene siempre para hacer las transcripciones. Y de bach qué decir, una de las mentes más poderosas que dio la humanidad.
Gorgeous!!
....AIR -Pure ..............................JOY !
Magnificent
Wspaniałe wykonanie . Masz ogromny talent . Pozdrawiam z Polski.
Fantastic
Thanks for the wonderful comment!
WGBH Music, would it be possible to buy a transcription of Xuefei's wonderful arrangement for the education of my Ten year old son, as he has fallen in love with Xuefei's arrangement and he just loves this particular tune in general.
Sorry, wish we had it avail to offer, but we don't have a transcription. Hopefully it's avail somewhere else
Simply beautiful :)
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I love her
Tranquility ...
Que interpretação👏👏
This is beautifully transcribed and so well executed! Does anyone know where I can get this transcription?
Wonderful!
extremely beautiful
realy realy great!!
Does anyone know where to buy this beautiful arrangement?
Bravo
What a voice
Brilliant artist. Thanks for sharing the vid with us; Jesus Christ Bless! :)
I really want to get the score of this piece!
After listening to Xuefei I now understand why so many people want to play the classical guitar.
Beautiful mrs.yang, such talent! I know this song on guitar but I believe I play it in a different key and it doesn't sound as "full" as your trascription.do you have any tips for me? I would like to play and understand the guitar as well as u have one day! Thank you and keep playing, it's nice to see people preserving this wonderful art and genre of music.thumbs up!!
Que belleza de canciòn.
Am I the only one looking for the transcription of this version?
Absolutely amazing! Greetings from the Republic of Taiwan.
Exquisita interpretacion, como siempre
50% Bravo/a! to Xuefei and 50% to JSB.
Thanx god for this amazing talent, keep it up sister :)
wow. does someone have got the tab??? she's really amazing... a pure moment of freedom...
素晴らしい作品の素晴らしいパフォーマンス。 あなたの手のギターは歌います。
Beautiful playing. I notice occasionally she hits muted notes. Is this something that was deliberate?
Она имеет право играть такие произведения на гитаре.
Её высочайший уровень владения инструментом это позволяет.
А мы вновь заглянули за горизонт - в бесконечность Баха.
Conhece muito de música
Very nice interpretation and arrangement. Where can I purchase this music score? The one she plays, I mean. :) Thanks in advance. :)
She and Andres Segovia can do legato on the guitar, like singing a long note. Very soothing. Very hard to do, indeed.
اغشق الموسيقه الكلاسيكيه وخاصه الغيتار
霏霏给力!
Well done! I love your transcription and execution. I’ve been pondering what is the difference between and female classical guitarist and a male classical guitarist. I don’t have a good answer yet but I’m leaning toward female guitarist for a richer and purer sound. To my ear there’s a difference. Now is it factually correct? I don’t know.
Did not see this transcription/fingering before....difficult but very original