A concert with Manuel Barrueco

[@manuelcolon1422]

It takes my breath away, for all of us who are guitar aficionados it is a true dream just to believe maybe someday. To all of you who can perform at this level, my eternal respect and admiration!!!

[@davidfreeborg]

Had a master class with him in 81, he was about the same age as in this video. His technique was absolute perfection as is his tone. Very polite despite my amateurish attempt at VL étude #1. What I remember most was how loud his playing could be without a hint of harshness. I've never heard his equal.

[@kwgib]

If some of you agree, lend a close ear to Sr Barrueco's recording of several Bach violin works, circa late 90's. Dude's dialed in. Magnifique !!

[@akosujhazi6823]

Hubert Käppel, a german guitar virtuos, is a same excellent quality :)

[@TonVanis]

With this kind of talented man then who care about mistakes. Let sit back and show some appreciation.

[@tagaudi]

Barrueco looks like he can play anything. Such a talented musician. This person was blessed with a wonderful karma (and we are all better for it). thanks for uploading.

[@andrzejsaks3500]

Mam płytę z autografem. Byłem na koncercie M. Baruecco w Castres. Był równiez tam J. Rodrigo jako że koncert poświęcony był jego twórczości (też otrzymałem autograf). M. Baruecco grał z orkiestrą Concierto de Aranjuez oraz Fantazję dla szlachcica. Mauel Baruecco prowadził wtedy Mistrzowskie Kursy w Castres. Był to wspaniały festiwal na którym wystapiła plejada gwiazd (m in oprócz M. Baruecco wystapił Paco de Lucia bracia Assad i welu innych). Wspaniały czas, wspaniały festiwal i oczywiście znakomity, doskonały Mistrz Baruecco. Pozdrawiam

[@humbertobruniguitar]

I meet personally Manuel Barrueco in the 1982,3,4 (not sure) in Boston. He performed a flawless recital at Berklee College of Music. The recital was extraordinary, but Manuel Barrueco is still a greatest humble human being. He speaks Spanish perfectly because his Cuban root. I love you, my brother ! Manuel te felicito de todo corazón. Recibe un gran abrazo, Humberto Bruni

[@ivanoech]

I was looking for something else and I found this concert. It was a surprise for me to find this brilliant, excellent guitarist. His technique is perfect which it doesn't diminish his quality as performer, his sensibility. Bravo!!!!

[@davidfreeborg]

I do recall it being a Ruck, his attack was this perfect combo of nail and flesh at the same time which made for a very round tone, not thin at all. I think it also allowed him to play more forcefully when required but I never heard the guitar get "overpowered". The Assad brothers would be at the other end of the spectrum, very quiet but still great technique and interpretation. Manuel just made your jaw drop, what a honor to have experienced that.

[@yupplegum]

Que maravilla ! mi corazon esta saltando de alegria, sufre e festeja esta musica maravillosa!! Querido...te amo...gracias... 71 años e poder regosijarme con tu música!!!

[@anamariaruedamunich1618]

fantastico Manuel Barrueco y la orquestra sinfonica de Munich, mi segundo apellido es Munich, aunque soy de Barcelona!, muy bien y muy contenta! BRAVO!

[@wrb55tn1]

Manuel Barrueco will be in Nashville TN to perform with the Nashville Symphony on 10/02/15. World-renowned classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco makes his first-ever appearance at the Schemerhorn on American composer Jonathan Leshnoff’s Guitar Concerto, a Nashville Symphony co-commission that will be recorded live in Laura Turner Concert Hall.

[@AirGtr]

This is far beyond outstanding. Wow. The talent, feel and approach are just "exquisite"...

[@heidewoud5159]

This upload introduced me to the works of Chick Corea. I can't thank you enough for that. Thank you so much, I'm a richer person now than I was a week ago.

[@PETROVRAFAIL]

получил огромное удовольствие...сам играл и знаю какой это труд кроме таланта..спасибо сайту

[@123ZAC456789]

Manuel - you take the cake and all of the cookies too. There is no one like you.* God Bless and keep you practicing. You'll always be number one in the spotlight-the Champ! *The elegance, the musicality, perfected technique, understanding and your own stamp of originality and beauty. It's not easy being the best but someone has to do it.

[@yareliy97]

El mejor concierto en guitarra que he escuchado, Dios bendiga su trabajo y me de tiempo para escucharlo. ¡ Que Dios siempre maneje sus manos de igual manera !

[@LetzBeaFranque]

There are lots of people who just listen for mistakes. Barrueco is one of the best.

[@bobsquires4521]

Ya, they don't ever make mistakes!

[@brucerice4567]

Flawless playing. Cannot wait to see Manuel play a solo concert this spring. How did audiences become so uneducated about classical music and start clapping between movements of a concierto.

[@TalentedDilittante]

Braaavo, maestro Barruecos!!! What musicianship, what technique! By far, this is my favorite performance of the Rodrigo Concerto Aranjuez. Thanks so much, VCguitar. (Part of the foundation of my enjoyment of this performance is also the camera work, obviously accomplished by a musician with intimate knowledge of Rodrigo's masterpiece.)

[@papasbrandnewbag]

IMHO this is the best performance I have heard of third piece, also the best sound recording. All of the solos are played with amazing virtuosity and feeling.

[@hstandard4]

Do people always fixate on a human error? Mistakes happen people! Try playing it as skillful as he does! The man is a GREAT guitarist!

[@1123TOTODILE1123]

muchas gracias por subir este concierto

[@nes7827]

Manuel Barrueco and the Robert Ruck guitar, the combination that changed classical guitar history!

[@MyMomSaysSo]

he's the best i've ever heard. his phrasing and tone unmatched. wow

[@deathknight014]

Like the other musicians in the room, the conductor has a musical score in front of him that shows all notes and rhythms to be played. He looks at it periodically to make sure everything is being played properly.

[@CHRISTOPHELYAUDET]

Superbe merci Monsieur Manuel Barrueco !!!

[@timgianto5090]

Excellent,I can feel the Spanish soul listening to the maestro. Bravo !!!

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

One of the best concerts I've ever been to was Manuel and Al DiMeola. Manuel played about 40 minutes, Al played about 40 minutes, then they played another forty minutes or so together! All for a measly 15 dollars to sit ten rows away!

[@yupplegum]

Eres, realmente, magnifico, claro que já lo sabes! Vivo en uma ciudad perdida no centro do estado de Sâo Paulo, Brasil. Deliciada por los sonidos de tu guitarra; QUE MARAVILLA !! Fantástico.........Gracias Lucia Panepucci ( Soy argentina, pero vivo en Brasil!)

[@robertcalzada4392]

thanks for posting! saw him in the 80's . Beautiful!

[@miguelgeronimoruiz9588]

como dicen en españa ! ole ! !ole! y mas ole!!, pero aqui e mexico gritamos !! BRAAAVOOO!!! bien manuel marruecos!!! !! FELICIDADES!!

[@jasonblairlewis]

undoubtedly one of the best interpretations

[@pabloraddatz3803]

es casi mágico , el poder escuchar esto,,,gracias manuel, barrueco.....

[@earlsullivan2116]

Just fabulous...Excellent tone and attack...

[@TurandotFanatic]

In music you must understand that the virtuous is not the most important, because... there will always be someone that plays faster, that sing higher (and lower), etc. Manuel Barrueco virtuose is not in the speed he plays, but "how" he plays. You will listen to ALL notes of the music, played on the right time. He is perfect, in this meaning. Because it is not necessary to create when you play (someone's music), but follow the music score. The music is there, the composer' soul is there!!!

[@queensopening]

Beautiful and soulful renditions just make you feel such emotions and I you get lose in the music! THIS IS THE STUFF OF DREAMS. Close your eye and just let it carry you away.

[@gracielalopezcazenave1918]

Fantastico . Un abordaje absolutamente personal, rebosante de vida e ideas!

[@Carmine_Catalano]

A real musician, so intense playing..what an Artist..

[@BoughtByTheBlood]

I LOVE your definition of "virtuosity." I think it's spot on and even copied it out for when I need encouragement. Having said that, something was brought to my attention that I feel maybe you forgot to mention: connection to the audience. LOTS of guitarists are virtuosos in the sense of your definition, but end up leaving me cold and unsatisfied. Then there are lots of guitarists that aren't that great - even "bad" by your definition that spoke and continue to speak to their listeners.

[@erict1917]

Just a casual walk through heaven.

[@nguyetanhduong]

Thanks a lot for posting this. It is wonderful!

[@annagretajaramilloparra5021]

Grande maestro, es un placer enorme escucharlo!

[@josenadson8358]

Manoel Barreco é um dos melhores violonista do mundo.

[@gonzalezvictorjulio]

What an outstanding performance!!! Barrueco plays the guitar like the same God of music. The best performance of Aranjuez Concert I ever heard

[@scrollandkey]

didn't you hear the mistake at 14:59 ?

[@gonzalezvictorjulio]

nop! I will check it up.

[@OktoberStorm]

scrollandkey He did several mistakes if you want to make listening to this concert about finding errors. Do you really want me to point them out? Is that a great interest of yours?

[@gonzalezvictorjulio]

ok- I did not see the mistakes whe he played. I shall better change my mind about the "outstanding concert"

[@OktoberStorm]

Víctor Julio González No, the point here is to ignore the mistakes and enjoy the playing.

[@T3vAJT5N]

Fabulous. Love his music. Thanks for the upload.

[@arfurlife]

amazing. so good it nearly hurt. beautifully played, such a master indeed. To the person who ticked dislike....is there no other way in life you can get noticed? its so sad.

[@rhandireynard7501]

Un buen concierto para escuchar despues de un día de trabajo extenuante.

[@jean-claudeguilbaud9826]

Great concert despite that minute mistake as mentioned. Excellent work.

[@brynnaandersen7739]

He has so much talent! Also omg the second song was totally in "School of Rock."

[@박수현-b4e8r]

Just Awesome. Truly Maestro ♡*♡*♡

[@josephhalajko3624]

Hi. I am a professional classical guitar teacher and performer for many years. First: virtuosity is not only speed, but speed+volume+clear articulation+technical control with freedom, and all technical qualities together.Second : yes, speed is not the most important, but to be more correct:it is one of the most important tool of a virtouso's hands. Other comments about Barrueco is correct-I think, although he is not perfect but close to perfect.Performersarerecreatorswithrespecttothecomposers.

[@playsosoft]

awesome. Go ahead Barruecos, you´re the man.

[@mariasanchezbenimeli]

Very beautiful! Thank you!

[@davemanhere]

Excelente regalo para mis oídos.

[@giannis26533]

THE BEST OF THE BEST

[@saulfermusic]

Barrueco siempre tocando absolutamente perfecto

[@kratospchbus7625]

Maestro Fer Se equivocó varias veces en las variaciones de Mozart.

[@nickrobinson2023]

Outstanding performance.... Not for ordinary mortals! :)

[@federicovalverde6633]

Grande entre los Grandes maestro Manuel Barrueco

[@123must]

Very very nice ! A lot of thanks

[@Valdecir2211]

FANTASTIC. VERY GOOD!

[@scoobysnacks119]

Charisma : something new on the classical guitar.

[@pudelmutze2]

now and then I count his fingers.... I always love to listen to him playing!

[@ebrahimrafatjah9815]

What a great nusic

[@TonVanis]

Ms Morris: What a say. Bravo!..Bravo!.

[@Adilson2522519]

Magnífica interpretação!! Lindo demais!!!

[@AMaupin2]

Brilliant performance, I just wish I could see a better quality video/audio.

[@franciscocasais]

ESPECTACULAR!!! FELICIDADES MANUEL!!!

[@ricointx]

Interesting choice of playing Chick Corea with Rodrigo, Sor and Albeniz.

[@BoughtByTheBlood]

Just saw your definition of "virtuosity" on a Manuel Barrueco concert. Excellent. Gives me a LOT to think about. Since you're a teacher, I was wondering if you could direct me to any "stand out" classical performers and/or albums I should look into to see examples of "virtuosity" in this beautiful art form. I'm new to classical guitar, but I'm quickly falling in love with the lyricism and "poise" of the instrument played well. Why more people aren't absorbing this beauty is quite beyond me!

[@KingTabor]

flawless performance

[@themusiccovenant]

Legendary guitarist

[@thanhphanhong3881]

one of the best aranjer

[@anguslane9896]

... Bloody brilliant...

[@RenardeauGuy]

Barrueco is obviously technically a great guitarist but there are many timing problems with guitar and orchestra throughout the piece. Great to hear his solo at the adagio section.

[@AL-ei8wh]

I enjoyed it tremendously. Music for the spirit.

[@MyMomSaysSo]

Most modern great players I've known (and I've known many), consider him to be the best ever. Maybe that's why nearly virtually every young virtuoso of the past decades has sought him out.

[@johnmills868]

you again? are you Baruecco in disguise? he is not even close to the best ever, he is essentially a university level musician that has never grown up. his playing is lacking in every sphere - tone colour, dynamics, character, passion...

[@BertGafas]

John Mills "John Mills" nicely trolling along ... or lives on his own planet.

[@ricointx]

There is no one best ever. Manuel, David Russell, Julian Bream, John Williams, etc., they're all up there on the same level.

[@macguionbajo]

More like DA concert with Manuel Barrueco

[@erik-frankvictororschel7632]

Spitze,DANKE,weiter so................. ;-))

[@rexrez4973]

Wow. A taste of heaven!!!

[@eduardocatala9408]

maraviññoso concierto de guitarra, de los mejores

[@hstandard4]

Looks more like a Dammann guitar A Ruck has a more "rounded" center of the headstock A Dammann has a more pointed center like this one in the video.

[@xieze]

Love him playing

[@TheFurkanArasli]

Thank you sir ... At my phone there was no desc. Kindly regards... Furkan A.

[@VCguitar1]

I've just updated the description, for anyone interested.

[@alkevinzmedia]

love this instrumental

[@fmorgan351]

Shreds Leyenda

[@AtCheruti]

Glad you found a reason to change your mind.

[@rudeguitardotcom]

With the obvious exception of the wrong chord at 14:59, this is a brilliant performance!

[@zamorapedro553]

creo que la excelente musica y sus compositores son universales, desde la lejana casiopea hasta nuestra amadisima tierrita.pozm.

[@SirFlanery]

Anyone who can play Joaquin Rodrigo's concerto is a boss!

[@Guitarwizardjoinme]

painful to hear him constantly rushing past the orchestra in the Rodrigo concerto. He has a great tone.

[@Coveskipper]

Thanks

[@rufinosanchez2703]

¡Excelente!

[@dadwhitsett]

I don't think so. He uses his Ruck for recording, and uses a Dammann for live concerts.

[@patriciohalarconp]

tan serios y sobrios que se ven, despues se mandaban quizas cuanta fiesta al cuerpo aojoajoa me encanto el concierto

[@StephenBrennanGuitar]

1.00-23.00 - Con. De Aranjuez 3 mov. [Rodrigo] - Played supremely (there's a little mistake at 14.59! though 24.30 - 32.21 - Variation on Theme by mozart - Sor 33- Corea - Childrens Song [no mistakes!] 46 - Invocation Y Danza - Rodrigo 53.40 - Austurias/Leyanda - Albeniz

[@math11235]

i adore the barrueco's sound.

[@janlis4372]

tank you ,very much

[@sir1920]

Alvaro Pierris version has me.. My faveroute.

[@13alexpc]

CONCIERTAZO !!!!