Things you may not know about Segovia on www.veojam.com/news/archives/... Master Segovia plays "Leyenda" also known as "Asturias" composed by Isaac Albeniz.
I love his version. It’s not flashy, it’s not as fast as others, the flares aren’t in your face, _but his style and grace shine through like the brightest of lights in the darkest of dark nights._ Wonderful
This man practiced five hours a day up to the day of his passing. He always sought perfection, but not in the technical sense. He translated the grace and beauty of the guitar as an instrument to the world of classical music. He put forth with great authority, skill, and artistry the fact that the guitar was an orchestra in and of itself. Whoever the turd-burglars are who don't understand what Andres Segovia brought to the world of guitar should take up the kazoo.
I had the delight of seeing Master Segovia in concert when I was a little child . I started playing classical guitar when I was 5. I was mesmerized. I remember hin staring down a person in the audience who was unwrapping a hard candy in plastic wrap. Also someone who was coughing. He played quite a few encores and ended by saying it was not he that was tired but his guitar. Truly a genius
@Inventor this man brought classical guitar to the forefront. To have heard him play in person was a driving force in my childhood to learning Classical Guitar.
@@arcadepiano I loved his playing. I love many styles of music. Many. I love what my heart loves. I am 63. Getting to hear him in person at his age and having been able to go backstage and have my mom speak to him in Spanish and have him convince his manager it was okay to sign my music book was a joy that no metronome could ever bring. Im not sure why you think I am fighting with you. Mudic is to be cherished and loved by all, even those that have not been classically trained.
He was a friend of my Grandfather in Andalusia Spain and would play guitar in his bodega circa 1916. Later my Grandfather emigrated to San Francisco USA. When Sr Segovia was on tour in San Francisco in the late 1940’s he was always invited over for dinner at their home and he would reciprocate by inviting my Grandparents to watch him play at the Opera House.
Andres Segovia was a poet as well as a musician. He told me once, when I met him when he was 82 years of age, that one must first become a musician. And then one can be a poet. That explains some of the comments below that doen't understand how he transformed music.
Saw him in Germany in the early 80’s he was so relaxed. An absolute master of his craft. A little girl jumped up in the middle of a song. He looked at her and smiled and waived at her and continued to play on the fret board. I do not think a grenade going off would have rattled him
I saw Mr Segovia at a concert in Sarasota back in the early 70’s. He was magnificent. I knew nothing about classical guitar. My high school girlfriend took me to see him. She was taking guitar lessons and was learning classical. A concert I will always remember.
Segovia was born in my hometown (Linares) and since I can remember, there is a big statue of him that we all lovingly call "Zapatones" (Big shoes) and everybody uses it as a meeting point. He is still so present among his fellow citizen and make them proud of him.
I listened to hundreds of version of Leyenda (Asturias). And I always come back to this version by Maestro Segovia. It's unparalleled in so many unique aspects.
My father played this often as a child we didn't live together and didn't always have the best relationship but I am picking up guitar to carry on the best of his legacy this music is beautiful
It's always a joy to listen to old masters play: they searched primarily for the spirit of music. Now we are after so many things beside that - fans, message, money etc, which is not bad by itself, but still, every time I listen to those legendary performers, the purity of their art just takes my breath away!
I have no idea how Tarrega meant the piece to be played, but after all this years this still is my favourite version. It is somewhat technically imperfect, but, even so, it sounds better to me than the "perfect" versions of so many players. So much feeling here.
I was fortunate enough to have seen him in concert (Miami) not long before he passed away. Even at that age (around 93), he was said to practice about five hours per day. An amazing man indeed. Masterful.
Incredible musician! I went to hear him in San Francisco in the late 1960's. No picks, no microphone. Someone started to cough in the audience. He stopped playing and waited until it was perfectly quiet before continuing to play.
That sounds like a bit to much. He stopped the entire song because someone started to cough in the audience? Was it that loud? And how did he know, that it would take a while until the guy stops coughin? Would he have done the same, if someone had sneezed like once? Not trying to insult someone just curious.
If someone is coughing , they are interrupting the focus needed by both the artist and audience. There are conductors who do the same thing . Being an audience member isn't a passive affair. Segovia was right to stop
This man plays a Bach fuge on a guitar, which I would not have thought possible - as a young listener - until I discovered this man. And he plays them incredibly well. He is a treasure. He should honestly be recognized as a marvel of human culture.
I agree and I'm not even a guitar player. Just listening to him as a former musician (I say former because I haven't played my instruments in years...piano, flute, Oboe and saxophone) inspires me to start playing and relearning what's I've forgotten.
The 1st timeI heard this song I recorded & listened to it every day as a sort of musical meditation. It transported me & still does today. It also taught me about Andres Segovia& how important music & musical genius is to this planet. Even silly pop tunes that make us dance & sing along & hope no one’s watching! This one though is a close your eyes & sink into it experience!!
These masterful performances of great classical pieces are without equal. Here he plays at an advanced age and its still great but perhaps not quite the perfection we heard when he was younger.There will never be another Andres Segovia.
He was great but there are modern classical players (many of which were his students) who have surpassed him. Although undoubtedly a genius, he really had no technique and many of his pieces sound dead.
I saw The Master at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in the 1970's. You could hear a pin drop, his playing was precision to the Nth degree. Blessed to see him perform live while he was still with us. Even at that age he still practiced five hours a day. I took a young ballerina as my date, it was a magical moment still frozen in my mind and time. 🎶🎵🎶
He did thousands of touches in 7 mins and He who is able to judge every single technical missing or anything. Those who won't able to hold their shit at his age are judging him, your ignorant arrogance is the curse of the beautiful world. He who means classical guitar, who designed modern guitar, who was the first person ever performed as a guitar virtuoso (at the age of 16) at the time when in music schools there was noone can teach hence he learnt by himself. In the history of world , he is the only person ever who played this instrument more than 90 years. Started the at 4, active years of professional musician life was more than 70 years. Just respect, shut up, and listen to him, when the video ends, just thank to him.
I played since i was 12. A stranger one day asked what i do for fun. He told me to check andres out when i was 24. 12 years later i want to pass his music on to anybody that will listen. Legend.
I saw Segovia at the Chicago symphony orchestra when I was 10. He was a true master. I consider myself blessed to have been in the presence of such greatness.
+Larry M You were indeed blessed to see and hear the Maestro while he was with us. As a young 17 year old classical/flamenco guitarist, I was lucky enough to see him in a small venue. I was entranced. I actually got to go backstage and shake his hand. I have to say that after hearing Julian Bream's rendition of this piece, I consider his performance to be better, more passionate. Either way, artistry like this is a precious and endangered thing.
Cultural Center, Chicago Not long before hiss passing, if memory serves.. A small hall with good acoustics.... Transfixed... No one even BREATHED! A religious experience... Like Stravinsky when I was 3rd grade..... Tampa... Left indeliable marks!
Maestro Zigovia, greatest at any age. I remember having my little boys in the 60's encouraging them to watch him on ch 13 in New York in black and white those days, Now my eldest son became a professor of classical guitar and the youngest became rock to soft rock guitarist and sang. He passed away 2 years ago he lives on in my heart as I play his recordig. HE also played some classicals such as Astorias and tango. Thank you Andre's for the love and inspiration Music is eternal.
This made me cry a little. My mother introduced me to Sr. Segovia when I was only 8 or 9. It's just beautiful music, played by a highly skilled artisan. It's almost like he's not even trying-it seems so effortless for him. I'll be sure to introduce my children to this man's music.
I cry each time I hear the Leyenda but mostly for the exquisite relationship Segovia has with his instrument. Decades of 5 hours per day practice . . .
I came to this rendition by Segovia first thinking it didn’t have as much technically, fineness or dazzle as some renditions… My ego was soon dissolved after not listening to this song but FEELING it instead. Segovia, even in his 80s here, isn’t trying to show off as many younger players do. His illustrious CV of virtuosity speaks enough. This rendition is powerfully moving, all the negative comments clearly come from the ‘guitar hero’ players
Segovia. Albeniz. Alhambra. Does it get better than this? My wife and I spent five days in the Alhambra. It was summer and the smell of Jasmin was everywhere. The magic of the place was overwhelming. It was one of the highlights of my life.
J'écoutais déjà M. SEGOVIA lorsque j'avais une vingtaine d'années. A travers son jeu c'est toute l'Espagne la nuit qu'il vous fait ressentir. Mes respects pour cet incomparable artiste.
I recognized the Alhambra immediately. It is truly a wonder. I "played around" with guitar in college, and was privileged to see the master play in Boston in the early '70's. It was eye- and soul-opening. He played a piece by Mendelssohn that was so delicate, so emotional, that it simply brought tears to my eyes. I didn't even understand what was happening to me. Stunning mastery. I decided that I would go to Spain and spend some time in Madrid taking classical guitar lessons. I bought an affordable guitar from Contreras and studied under a local teacher, which forced me to learn Spanish well enough to understand what he was telling me. He had been working on this very piece for a long time - the ligados are a challenge to do correctly. I lived near and spent many hours at Ramirez Guitars, becoming close friends with the sales manager at the old store on Concepcion Jeronima, admiring their workmanship and quality, and was privileged thanks to that friendship to have been allowed to play two of the maestro's Concert Classicos that were there for refurbishment. The inspiration that brought me to Spain came full circle, sitting there with a guitar the maestro himself had played in concert. I bought a Concert Classico and came back several months later when my turn came up, and had the opportunity to select the particular one that spoke to me - but I had purchased it to finance the trip, and sold it to a guitar instructor when I returned to the states - at the time they were 3 times as expensive here as they were in Spain. The "sound of Spain" was truly in Segovia's soul - to my ear, he embodied classical Spanish guitar musical essence.
I've heard Romero, Williams and de Lucia, the latter perhaps amazing me the most. But the sheer beauty, lyricism and musicality of this guitarist, segovia , just keeps bringing me back, and each time I return to his playing I am moved deeply yet again. I still believe he is the greatest master of them all.
Really? I think this is rubbish. He misses loads of notes and has to slow down at bits his technique isn’t good enough for and his guitar is a bit out of tune. You’ve read too much of the hype.
@@nick260682 I havent read any of the hype and I'm entitled to my opinion. When I first heard segovia I knew nothing of his reputation and I was moved then as I am now.
When I was a very young girl and listening to the radio (no TV), I heard this man play his guitar and I was hooked. He'll probably be my all time favorite because he started my love for guitar music. What a gifted man...
I’m starting to find the real trick and art of Spanish classical is to very your speed and tempo in order to convey a certain emotion or whatever you are feeling when playing the piece. I have learned a little from my uncle who resembles Carlos Santana, and we consider this piece to be a family heirloom as it was my grandmother’s favorite, my mother’s favorite, and my uncle played it for my grandmother when she died several years ago. It means that much to my mother because of it.
Doesn't matter how fast or slow you play it. It's all about emotions. If you've ever been to spain you instantly get the vibe. As long as it's played with soul, speed doesn't matter.
@@diydad7704 Indeed. I sadly have never been to Europe including Spain; yet my guitar playing uncle that left me familiar with this and another example by Segovia is what I know. The recordings, and my own practice until I can visit Europe myself.
They aren't rushing. This piece is actually played rather quickly. Andres Segovia just plays his version slower. Probably to get more audible detail and emotion in to it.
Unlike most guitarists who play this piece, Segovia has not turned the score into a fingering exercise. Most interpreters exaggerate the melody when the richness of the work is in the dynamic nuances. Asturias is something delicate that breaks. A classical guitar and a flamenco guitar fighting. In the end, it is as if they regret not understanding each other.
I heard him at the Barbican London in the 1980s. He played with the crowd - brought us up, carried us along. Made a "mistake" in one passage. Said "Sorry" and then blew us away with a completely different piece which was mind blowingly technical! House on its feettcheering. So he had great theatre and a sense of humour.
My father and myself have a difficult history. He does not want to talk to me, which hurts me. However, I do respect the fact that he is able to play this beautiful music on his guitar (most of it).
Remembering the day when i was a 7 year old and my guitar instructor brought me this video on a CD as a gift for my hard practice and henceforth to my eyes there was no god other than this guy and his music . Made me tear up after 13 years it still gets me every time. R.I.P man 🖤🖤🖤
I have visited Alhambra 7 years ago just for this video. Because this is the best performance of this song. It still can make me cry. And no other versions have the spirit that this one has. I wish i was in Granada right now. Tears and salute from Türkiye!
I saw Andres Segovia perform this live in 1970 in Hamilton Oh while he was on tour. He was fantastic. All acoustic performance in a large wooden floored auditorium.
Matt Alexander yep. My great grandfather actually met him in a studio all the way in Nicaragua way back then. Must've been a great experience for him. They were even friends for a while until he died.
En el día de la creación cuando el Señor repartió bendiciones y regalos a los seres vivos, llegaste temprano y por suerte te tocó uno de los más hermosos, el que tiene la maestría para tocar este hermoso instrumento, ¡Felicidades! Desafortunadamente, llegué tarde y no obtuve ninguno.
One of the greatest gifts my dad gave me as a teenager was bringing me to an Andres Segovia concert in 1982 in San Francisco. He was just shy of 90 years old, got lost on a couple pieces, and didn't sound all that great. None of that mattered, because I can still say I heard Andres Segovia live.
I remember watching my father practice for hours and hours.. days on end…. Running scales up and down the neck, over and over to play Segovia pieces. I was in awe… he taught me when I was about 7 yrs old. I still play to this day…. Man this brought me back. Dad was a student of Joe Negri. Dad was such a talented musician. RIP Dad….. ❤
One of the best, if not The Best! I call Segovia a Purist, and I mean that in the highest level, and a high compliment....He was truly legendary. I grew up with musicians... my dear, sweet mother played piano and guitar...in later years, she and my oldest uncle would play classical guitars together, whence I learned about Segovia ...I must have a ripe, old age of 13 or 14. Sweet, wonderful memories....I surely miss those days of rich, beautiful music. 🎼🎵🎹🎸🎻🎹🎶🎵
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña, known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Many professional classical guitarists today were students of Segovia, or students of his students. Wikipedia Born: February 21, 1893, Linares, Spain Died: June 2, 1987, Madrid, Spain Also: Andrés Segovia continued performing into his old age, living in semi-retirement during his 70s and 80s on the Costa del Sol. Two films were made of his life and work - one when he was 75 and the other, 84. They are available on DVD called "Andrés Segovia - in Portrait". He died in Madrid of a heart attack at the age of 94. He is buried at Casa Museo de Linares, in Andalusia. #Andalusia
¡¡MARAVILLOSA LA GUITARRA UN GRANDE UN MAESTRO ANDRES SEGOVIA UN LUJO BELLÍSIMA MÚSICA SALUDOS DESDE PROVINCIA DE CÓRDOBA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA 🙋🙋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🌟🌟❤
I love his version. It’s not flashy, it’s not as fast as others, the flares aren’t in your face, _but his style and grace shine through like the brightest of lights in the darkest of dark nights._
Wonderful
Playing faster does NOT mean playing better, the tempo is everything
Yes but actually his slower version is caused by his age
This man practiced five hours a day up to the day of his passing. He always sought perfection, but not in the technical sense. He translated the grace and beauty of the guitar as an instrument to the world of classical music. He put forth with great authority, skill, and artistry the fact that the guitar was an orchestra in and of itself. Whoever the turd-burglars are who don't understand what Andres Segovia brought to the world of guitar should take up the kazoo.
I had the delight of seeing Master Segovia in concert when I was a little child . I started playing classical guitar when I was 5. I was mesmerized. I remember hin staring down a person in the audience who was unwrapping a hard candy in plastic wrap. Also someone who was coughing. He played quite a few encores and ended by saying it was not he that was tired but his guitar. Truly a genius
@@arcadepiano I sure you can play better than him
@Inventor this man brought classical guitar to the forefront. To have heard him play in person was a driving force in my childhood to learning Classical Guitar.
@@arcadepiano wow. All I said was Andres Segovia was a driving force in my life. Have a great day
@@arcadepiano I loved his playing. I love many styles of music. Many. I love what my heart loves. I am 63. Getting to hear him in person at his age and having been able to go backstage and have my mom speak to him in Spanish and have him convince his manager it was okay to sign my music book was a joy that no metronome could ever bring. Im not sure why you think I am fighting with you. Mudic is to be cherished and loved by all, even those that have not been classically trained.
He was a friend of my Grandfather in Andalusia Spain and would play guitar in his bodega circa 1916. Later my Grandfather emigrated to San Francisco USA. When Sr Segovia was on tour in San Francisco in the late 1940’s he was always invited over for dinner at their home and he would reciprocate by inviting my Grandparents to watch him play at the Opera House.
Great, great, great history! Saludos y diez bravos por tu abuelo. God blees you.
You are so lucky!!!
Very usual to share dinners among Spanish, I remember back in the time every week or weekend lots of family friends or neighbors
Your grandfather know doubt knew of my great grandfather then! That’s awesome to read this. Have you been to Andalusia
Amazing 😍
I had the great fortune to see him perform live during his last tour in America.
Missed Segovia when he came to town (Massachusetts), but did get to see Carlos Montoya play at Green Hall, Smith College- 1976.
The great Segovia could play this technically challenging piece into his 90s
Informationist Magazine How old was he here?
83
Andres Segovia died at age 93 one week after his last performance. I want to die like that
A beleza do violão clássico é incompatível.
There's time for me yet then .
Andres Segovia was a poet as well as a musician. He told me once, when I met him when he was 82 years of age, that one must first become a musician. And then one can be a poet. That explains some of the comments below that doen't understand how he transformed music.
I saw him in concert in the 1980's in NYC. A little old man with a guitar playing to a mesmerized audience. Magnificent!
That must have been amazing.
Saw him in Germany in the early 80’s he was so relaxed. An absolute master of his craft. A little girl jumped up in the middle of a song. He looked at her and smiled and waived at her and continued to play on the fret board. I do not think a grenade going off would have rattled him
How could anyone, in their right mind, dislike this. Segovia was a master. Just amazing!
Just imagine him being your grandpa and all of a sudden he plays this song and looks at you and says "Grandson ket me tell you about my past mistakes"
All forgiven.
I saw Mr Segovia at a concert in Sarasota back in the early 70’s. He was magnificent. I knew nothing about classical guitar. My high school girlfriend took me to see him. She was taking guitar lessons and was learning classical. A concert I will always remember.
me myself I am a fan of rock, metal and modern blues. But everytime i listen to classical I get to know what real music is. MUSIC ABOVE ALL.
Segovia was born in my hometown (Linares) and since I can remember, there is a big statue of him that we all lovingly call "Zapatones" (Big shoes) and everybody uses it as a meeting point. He is still so present among his fellow citizen and make them proud of him.
I listened to hundreds of version of Leyenda (Asturias). And I always come back to this version by Maestro Segovia. It's unparalleled in so many unique aspects.
john williams is the best at this imo
Check out Marcin version
Me2. This is a problem of our time. We have great music players but with no expression. Mechanical organ players.
My father played this often as a child we didn't live together and didn't always have the best relationship but I am picking up guitar to carry on the best of his legacy this music is beautiful
It's always a joy to listen to old masters play: they searched primarily for the spirit of music. Now we are after so many things beside that - fans, message, money etc, which is not bad by itself, but still, every time I listen to those legendary performers, the purity of their art just takes my breath away!
I have no idea how Tarrega meant the piece to be played, but after all this years this still is my favourite version.
It is somewhat technically imperfect, but, even so, it sounds better to me than the "perfect" versions of so many players. So much feeling here.
Tarrega didn’t write this…he also transcribed it though…
What do you mean imperfect, I understand Segovia was a virtuoso since childhood
Loudermilk sent me here... WOW. Grateful I found this man. Bravo!
Me too...just watched the first episode and had to seek this guy out!
I was fortunate enough to have seen him in concert (Miami) not long before he passed away. Even at that age (around 93), he was said to practice about five hours per day. An amazing man indeed. Masterful.
He lives the music; listen to each note, every pinch calculated, every sound comes from his heart. He loves his music; so do I. Bravo Andreas
Maestro Segovia died several years ago ...
Incredible musician! I went to hear him in San Francisco in the late 1960's. No picks, no microphone. Someone started to cough in the audience. He stopped playing and waited until it was perfectly quiet before continuing to play.
That sounds like a bit to much. He stopped the entire song because someone started to cough in the audience? Was it that loud? And how did he know, that it would take a while until the guy stops coughin? Would he have done the same, if someone had sneezed like once? Not trying to insult someone just curious.
If someone is coughing , they are interrupting the focus needed by both the artist and audience. There are conductors who do the same thing . Being an audience member isn't a passive affair. Segovia was right to stop
coughers should be dragged up the aisle and tossed out back into the rubbish .... bloody scourge! :-D
Back in the olden days they'd have yer head!
L Dennis Nutter great story 💯
This man plays a Bach fuge on a guitar, which I would not have thought possible - as a young listener - until I discovered this man. And he plays them incredibly well. He is a treasure. He should honestly be recognized as a marvel of human culture.
Segovia will always be the greatest. I can learn from him just by listening. Whenever I lose inspiration I listen to Segovia to keep motivated.
I will be the best, already at composition I am the best. I must be virtuoso to get your humor, to get you to listen to something new finally
Had a music book with him doing duets with 'Parker' (?). first time actually hearing him.
I agree and I'm not even a guitar player. Just listening to him as a former musician (I say former because I haven't played my instruments in years...piano, flute, Oboe and saxophone) inspires me to start playing and relearning what's I've forgotten.
The 1st timeI heard this song I recorded & listened to it every day as a sort of musical meditation. It transported me & still does today. It also taught me about Andres Segovia& how important music & musical genius is to this planet. Even silly pop tunes that make us dance & sing along & hope no one’s watching! This one though is a close your eyes & sink into it experience!!
These masterful performances of great classical pieces are without equal. Here he plays at an advanced age and its still great but perhaps not quite the perfection we heard when he was younger.There will never be another Andres Segovia.
He was great but there are modern classical players (many of which were his students) who have surpassed him. Although undoubtedly a genius, he really had no technique and many of his pieces sound dead.
I saw The Master at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles in the 1970's. You could hear a pin drop, his playing was precision to the Nth degree. Blessed to see him perform live while he was still with us. Even at that age he still practiced five hours a day. I took a young ballerina as my date, it was a magical moment still frozen in my mind and time. 🎶🎵🎶
He did thousands of touches in 7 mins and He who is able to judge every single technical missing or anything. Those who won't able to hold their shit at his age are judging him, your ignorant arrogance is the curse of the beautiful world. He who means classical guitar, who designed modern guitar, who was the first person ever performed as a guitar virtuoso (at the age of 16) at the time when in music schools there was noone can teach hence he learnt by himself. In the history of world , he is the only person ever who played this instrument more than 90 years. Started the at 4, active years of professional musician life was more than 70 years.
Just respect, shut up, and listen to him, when the video ends, just thank to him.
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I played since i was 12. A stranger one day asked what i do for fun. He told me to check andres out when i was 24. 12 years later i want to pass his music on to anybody that will listen. Legend.
I saw Segovia at the Chicago symphony orchestra when I was 10. He was a true master. I consider myself blessed to have been in the presence of such greatness.
***** I think it was 1983 or 84.
That was sweet of the person who took you.
Happy Easter!.
***** Beats the crap out of being in your early fifties. Not to worry...before you know it...you'll be there.
+Larry M You were indeed blessed to see and hear the Maestro while he was with us. As a young 17 year old classical/flamenco guitarist, I was lucky enough to see him in a small venue. I was entranced. I actually got to go backstage and shake his hand. I have to say that after hearing Julian Bream's rendition of this piece, I consider his performance to be better, more passionate. Either way, artistry like this is a precious and endangered thing.
Cultural Center, Chicago
Not long before hiss passing, if memory serves..
A small hall with good acoustics....
Transfixed...
No one even BREATHED!
A religious experience...
Like Stravinsky when I was 3rd grade..... Tampa...
Left indeliable marks!
Maestro Zigovia, greatest at any age. I remember having my little boys in the 60's encouraging them to watch him on ch 13 in New York in black and white those days, Now my eldest son became a professor of classical guitar and the youngest became rock to soft rock guitarist and sang. He passed away 2 years ago he lives on in my heart as I play his recordig.
HE also played some classicals such as Astorias and tango. Thank you Andre's for the love and inspiration
Music is eternal.
Sure your son had a joyfull life, let's rejoice for that!
There's no a better version than this, RIP greatness Andres Segovia
I’ve got a feeling I’ve just watched and listened to something quite remarkable here.
This made me cry a little. My mother introduced me to Sr. Segovia when I was only 8 or 9. It's just beautiful music, played by a highly skilled artisan. It's almost like he's not even trying-it seems so effortless for him. I'll be sure to introduce my children to this man's music.
I cry each time I hear the Leyenda but mostly for the exquisite relationship Segovia has with his instrument. Decades of 5 hours per day practice . . .
I came to this rendition by Segovia first thinking it didn’t have as much technically, fineness or dazzle as some renditions…
My ego was soon dissolved after not listening to this song but FEELING it instead.
Segovia, even in his 80s here, isn’t trying to show off as many younger players do. His illustrious CV of virtuosity speaks enough.
This rendition is powerfully moving, all the negative comments clearly come from the ‘guitar hero’ players
a true pioneer of the instrument. not at his peak obviously, 83 years old, but still amazing we have this.
He makes it look so effortless. What a beautiful thing to watch not just listen to.
Segovia. Albeniz. Alhambra. Does it get better than this? My wife and I spent five days in the Alhambra. It was summer and the smell of Jasmin was everywhere. The magic of the place was overwhelming. It was one of the highlights of my life.
As a Spaniard I firmly believe it is the best monument in the country by far
What a blessing to be able to see and hear this. A master of his craft.
J'écoutais déjà M. SEGOVIA lorsque j'avais une vingtaine d'années. A travers son jeu c'est toute l'Espagne la nuit qu'il vous fait ressentir.
Mes respects pour cet incomparable artiste.
I recognized the Alhambra immediately. It is truly a wonder. I "played around" with guitar in college, and was privileged to see the master play in Boston in the early '70's. It was eye- and soul-opening. He played a piece by Mendelssohn that was so delicate, so emotional, that it simply brought tears to my eyes. I didn't even understand what was happening to me. Stunning mastery.
I decided that I would go to Spain and spend some time in Madrid taking classical guitar lessons. I bought an affordable guitar from Contreras and studied under a local teacher, which forced me to learn Spanish well enough to understand what he was telling me. He had been working on this very piece for a long time - the ligados are a challenge to do correctly.
I lived near and spent many hours at Ramirez Guitars, becoming close friends with the sales manager at the old store on Concepcion Jeronima, admiring their workmanship and quality, and was privileged thanks to that friendship to have been allowed to play two of the maestro's Concert Classicos that were there for refurbishment. The inspiration that brought me to Spain came full circle, sitting there with a guitar the maestro himself had played in concert.
I bought a Concert Classico and came back several months later when my turn came up, and had the opportunity to select the particular one that spoke to me - but I had purchased it to finance the trip, and sold it to a guitar instructor when I returned to the states - at the time they were 3 times as expensive here as they were in Spain. The "sound of Spain" was truly in Segovia's soul - to my ear, he embodied classical Spanish guitar musical essence.
he said once at the conclusion of a concert he would continue playing for the crowd but the guitar was getting tired.
I've heard Romero, Williams and de Lucia, the latter perhaps amazing me the most. But the sheer beauty, lyricism and musicality of this guitarist, segovia , just keeps bringing me back, and each time I return to his playing I am moved deeply yet again. I still believe he is the greatest master of them all.
Really? I think this is rubbish. He misses loads of notes and has to slow down at bits his technique isn’t good enough for and his guitar is a bit out of tune.
You’ve read too much of the hype.
@@nick260682 I havent read any of the hype and I'm entitled to my opinion. When I first heard segovia I knew nothing of his reputation and I was moved then as I am now.
When I was a very young girl and listening to the radio (no TV), I heard this man play his guitar and I was hooked. He'll probably be my all time favorite because he started my love for guitar music. What a gifted man...
When I listen to this while cooking I feel like I'm the best chef in the world ♥️
This gave me the chills. Magnificent, exquisite, haunting and oh so beautiful. True greatness. He was truly the greatest guitar master.
Most of the guitarist rushing when playing this piece. But Segovia ... It is about soul.
I’m starting to find the real trick and art of Spanish classical is to very your speed and tempo in order to convey a certain emotion or whatever you are feeling when playing the piece.
I have learned a little from my uncle who resembles Carlos Santana, and we consider this piece to be a family heirloom as it was my grandmother’s favorite, my mother’s favorite, and my uncle played it for my grandmother when she died several years ago. It means that much to my mother because of it.
Doesn't matter how fast or slow you play it. It's all about emotions. If you've ever been to spain you instantly get the vibe. As long as it's played with soul, speed doesn't matter.
@@diydad7704 Indeed. I sadly have never been to Europe including Spain; yet my guitar playing uncle that left me familiar with this and another example by Segovia is what I know. The recordings, and my own practice until I can visit Europe myself.
They aren't rushing. This piece is actually played rather quickly.
Andres Segovia just plays his version slower. Probably to get more audible detail and emotion in to it.
Unlike most guitarists who play this piece, Segovia has not turned the score into a fingering exercise.
Most interpreters exaggerate the melody when the richness of the work is in the dynamic nuances. Asturias is something delicate that breaks. A classical guitar and a flamenco guitar fighting. In the end, it is as if they regret not understanding each other.
Interesting comment
I'm dead from laughing at 'fingering exercise'
Un músico le dijo a Segovia: maestro daría la mitad de mi vida, por tocar como Ud, y Segovia le contestó..................yo ya la he dado.
I saw him in a concert at Princeton University in the 60s it was amazing
quit flexing....lol. Seriously though, that is awesome.
My first instructor studied under Segovia. That level of practice was a must. I spent many hours a day playing and still love pickin.
La chitarra classica spagnola la più bella del mondo suonata da Segovia è il massimo.
I remember my grandfather practicing this song for 8 hours a day and when he would make a mistake he would start all over again from the beginning.
Why didn't he just isolate and practice the difficult passages rather than starting from beginning every time?
Nice memory. Raymond, shut up nerd
Impresionante excelencia y profesionalidad de un talentoso artista interpretando esta bella pieza musical española. Agradezco escucharlo de nuevo...
Andre Segovia and his main student John Williams are my most favorite classic guitar maestro
Браво маэстро! Гитара в руках твоих..пронесут годы и века,. музыка вечности!
Segovia is the master..was and always will be…
A true masterpiece by the maestro who put the guitar on the classical music map!
I heard him at the Barbican London in the 1980s. He played with the crowd - brought us up, carried us along. Made a "mistake" in one passage. Said "Sorry" and then blew us away with a completely different piece which was mind blowingly technical! House on its feettcheering. So he had great theatre and a sense of humour.
So how old are u ? It mustve been cool hearing him. Sad that he died .. 💔😞
Dear Master Segovia, I thank you for all your works.
dude, it's too late to thank him, he probably died before you were born 😜
Natural acoustics no amplification. The Moors knew their architecture.
Triple melodies, what a wonderful treat this song is. Amazing skill.
My father and myself have a difficult history. He does not want to talk to me, which hurts me. However, I do respect the fact that he is able to play this beautiful music on his guitar (most of it).
Remembering the day when i was a 7 year old and my guitar instructor brought me this video on a CD as a gift for my hard practice and henceforth to my eyes there was no god other than this guy and his music . Made me tear up after 13 years it still gets me every time. R.I.P man 🖤🖤🖤
So soft and expressive, I’m used to people playing Asturias so fast that you can barely follow the rythm. This one might be my favourite.
I have visited Alhambra 7 years ago just for this video. Because this is the best performance of this song. It still can make me cry. And no other versions have the spirit that this one has. I wish i was in Granada right now. Tears and salute from Türkiye!
After 8 months of 2020 I needed this.
Saw him play this when I was an art student in London he performed at The royal festival hall 1962. Could hear a pin drop never forgotten it
I attended a concert performed by the Maestro Segovia at Dade County Auditorium in Miami in the 1960s. What a treasure!
I listen to Ana Vidovic and I stay breathless, impressed by her skill and talent. I listen to Segovia and I start to cry.
AV is a good player, but a poor interpreter.
With Segovia the guitare has à soul.
The one and only. He created a guitar universe.
o.m.g. no words to express the brilliance of this artist.
I saw Andres Segovia perform this live in 1970 in Hamilton Oh while he was on tour. He was fantastic. All acoustic performance in a large wooden floored auditorium.
Nice!
Beautiful performance by a legend in a magical location.
I agree. The sounds of Spain are they not?
Brilliant, excellent! Superb this elderly gentleman is excellent how he plays the guitar 🌸🕋
No point in listening to anything else today. Perfection.
There are many amazing current artists who can perhaps outplay the Master, but few can achieve the tone and expression of this man!
Matt Alexander yep. My great grandfather actually met him in a studio all the way in Nicaragua way back then. Must've been a great experience for him. They were even friends for a while until he died.
@@ilovegunnyfnlol1398 sad to hear
Matt Alexander i agree
As with all greats he made it appear so easy. Beautiful.
I just love how he gently strums that chord in the beginning half.
Fortunate to have seen him in concert in 1977.
I saw him play in 1980, Powell St Louis. He was effortlessly passionate, sublimely perfect.
I heard it once said of Segovia’s impact on the classical guitar, “He took a common girl and turned her into a lady.”
I got to see him in Philadelphia at the Academy of Music in 1979 before he died. Acoustics are perfect in there, no amplifiers. He was amazing.
Excellent. Musicianship at its best. Flawless. Superb!!
...and Maestro Segovia just proved you don't need long slender fingers to play classical guitar at the master level.
But you need the magic crooked thumb!
Segovia was one I listened to when I was in High School in the 1960's.
That's transcend music technique. Its full of soul and can not be explained but felt
People underestimate how hard it is to play normal guitar songs let alone this
ogni nota esprime un suo sentimento . e trasmette una diversa emozione..... de espana!!
We all miss you. Thank you for living for your music.
Das Stück, so wie die Umgebung, ist fabelhaft.
En el día de la creación cuando el Señor repartió bendiciones y regalos a los seres vivos, llegaste temprano y por suerte te tocó uno de los más hermosos, el que tiene la maestría para tocar este hermoso instrumento, ¡Felicidades! Desafortunadamente, llegué tarde y no obtuve ninguno.
Es una vida de trabajo y dedicación, las cosas no caen del cielo
He was my introduction to classical guitar and one my heroes of music he will always be remembered and missed what a great master:)
The Grand Master at his craft.
One of the greatest gifts my dad gave me as a teenager was bringing me to an Andres Segovia concert in 1982 in San Francisco. He was just shy of 90 years old, got lost on a couple pieces, and didn't sound all that great. None of that mattered, because I can still say I heard Andres Segovia live.
Christopher D I hope to be able to play a bar chord at 90, let alone play guitar 😂
And Segovia on a bad night is still brilliant!
Christopher I would like to reflect on the enormous potential that everyone has if they are able to make it to 90 years old.
Best of the best. It is easily seen how to properly hold a guitar and keep hands on strings. True Master. Thank you!
I remember watching my father practice for hours and hours.. days on end…. Running scales up and down the neck, over and over to play Segovia pieces. I was in awe… he taught me when I was about 7 yrs old. I still play to this day…. Man this brought me back. Dad was a student of Joe Negri. Dad was such a talented musician. RIP Dad….. ❤
One of the best, if not The Best! I call Segovia a Purist, and I mean that in the highest level, and a high compliment....He was truly legendary. I grew up with musicians... my dear, sweet mother played piano and guitar...in later years, she and my oldest uncle would play classical guitars together, whence I learned about Segovia ...I must have a ripe, old age of 13 or 14. Sweet, wonderful memories....I surely miss those days of rich, beautiful music. 🎼🎵🎹🎸🎻🎹🎶🎵
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña, known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Many professional classical guitarists today were students of Segovia, or students of his students. Wikipedia
Born: February 21, 1893, Linares, Spain
Died: June 2, 1987, Madrid, Spain
Also: Andrés Segovia continued performing into his old age, living in semi-retirement during his 70s and 80s on the Costa del Sol. Two films were made of his life and work - one when he was 75 and the other, 84. They are available on DVD called "Andrés Segovia - in Portrait". He died in Madrid of a heart attack at the age of 94. He is buried at Casa Museo de Linares, in Andalusia.
#Andalusia
Yeah okay.....but did you ever party with him?
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you.
So beautiful and glorious….full of heart & soul….. blessings to where your soul flies now….. thanks for sharing 💚💚💚
¡¡MARAVILLOSA LA GUITARRA UN GRANDE UN MAESTRO ANDRES SEGOVIA UN LUJO BELLÍSIMA MÚSICA
SALUDOS DESDE PROVINCIA DE CÓRDOBA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA 🙋🙋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍🌟🌟❤