"Asturias"(Albeniz) - brilliantly performed on bayan by Friedrich Lips

Like Yuri Kazakov, Lips is a gigantic figure in Soviet bayan-accordion culture, & this remarkable rendition of "Asturias" shows exactly why. Albeniz originally called it "Leyanda" (legend) & wrote it for piano, but it's flamenco character made it a great transcription work for guitar too. I've always loved the fiery & passionate character of the Spanish composers.

[@RobertKarlBerta]

I had the pleasure of belonging to the San Francisco Accordion Club when we had a concert by Mr. Lips when he did a tour around the US about 25 years ago. His playing is impecable and amazing technic. There is a reason why he is considered the greatest bayan player. I am an accordion player and pipe organist in 70s and can tell you that playing any instrument at this level is something few top musicians will ever attain.

[@accordionland1205]

Thank you for that RobertaKarlBerta! Yes that's all quite true & I believe now he's over 80 & he's still actively performing.

[@fernandoolea2999]

Amazing performance!!!!!

[@vaheohanian8418]

Goose bumps.

[@joseantoniomunozcapa1770]

Impresionante

[@bjrnwinnss1505]

As an old acc-player; this is so convincing. Technically perfect, and musically gives the piece the right colors.

[@accordionland1205]

Glad you liked it bjrnwinnss! I wish I had more of maestro Lips.

[@АлександрШор-ы3ф]

Потрясающе❤

[@psn9086]

Bravo, bravo, complementi!

[@hermikaleta2912]

ausgezeichnet

[@SabryShoeib]

❤❤❤❤

[@konstantinbeloglazov8279]

Скляров лучше

[@accordionland1205]

Спасибо, Костя! Я его поищу.