Capricho Arabe (F. Tárrega) - Alexandra Whittingham

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20 Year old British Guitarist Alexandra Whittingham plays Capricho Arabe by Francisco Tárrega.
Filmed in the Church of St Pierre in Martignac, South-West France.
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Filmed by Tom Gradwell: tomgradwellphotography.co.uk
Video Production by Craig Morgan.
Strings: www.aquilacorde.com

[@nadiaeda]

Could be something more global than one amazing english artist playing a spanish melody inspired on arabian culture into a french catholic church? Just Perfect.

[@felixmonagas3972]

balcanes no spanish

[@alsanchez6202]

Pitty that globalism is no example of nothing... The truth: it is bringing the world to a dictatorship if we do not stop it. To be global is beautiful, globalism is an ugly ideology.

[@nadiaeda]

@@alsanchez6202 ok, you're right, I didn't know the political science negative concept of the word or etimology of the word I think. Dommage the word has merely negative connotation.

[@nadiaeda]

@@alsanchez6202 wait, I did not use globalism word, I only said "global" that is syn of "worldwide", please don't put words I ddn't use in my fingers =) It's just an adjective, not an ideology.

[@alsanchez6202]

@@nadiaeda You are completely right, and I somehow knew that you meant it that way. Politics always manages to change beautiful concepts into not so aceptable realities. It's a pity. Nadiaeda, your name is beatiful.

[@ronaldherrera3479]

Capricho árabe es una composición para guitarra clásica escrita por el compositor español Francisco Tárrega en 1892, tras un largo viaje por Andalucía y el norte de África.1​ Estuvo dedicada a su amigo, el musicólogo y compositor Tomás Bretón. Ha sido interpretada y grabada en innumerables ocasiones por la mayor parte de los guitarristas clásicos, como Andrés Segovia y Narciso Yepes. El día 20 de diciembre de 1915, en la ciudad de Castellón, durante el entierro de Tárrega, tres bandas de música se dispusieron alrededor del féretro del compositor e interpretaron solemnemente el Capricho Árabe. Los que presenciaron el acto, lo recordaron como uno de los instantes más emotivos de sus vidas.

[@ronaldherrera3479]

@@mercedesayala999 Gracias a usted Mercedes Ayala por compartir el buen gusto musical en esta sublime melodía con una magnífica interpretación, Bendiciones en tu vida y familia.

[@carloslinares263]

Muy interesantes datos los que aporta. Soy muy aficionado a la música y nunca había leído nada como esto que Ud amablemente nos comenta. Gracias.

[@ronaldherrera3479]

@@carloslinares263 Soy yo el agradecido por compartir el gusto de la música culta y leer mi corto comenatrio, bendiciones en tu vida y Familia.

[@mirianarroyo6104]

Gracias Ronald Herrera por su comentario, de otra forma tal vez nunca hubiera conocido ese detalle,que tanto me conmovió

[@ronaldherrera3479]

@@carloslinares263 El agradecido soy yo por compartir el buen gusto musical en esta sublime melodía con una magnífica interpretación, Bendiciones en tu vida y familia.

[@raulvaldesgeraldo3500]

She, the guitar, a simple dress. The perfect music. A God's gift.

[@candidomercado8133]

Lost count as of how many nights this is the last thing I heard. The best I've ever heard doing capricho àrabe.🌹💐. Mesmerizing

[@alexandersmith6772]

Alexandra, my son is two and he is always asking me to turn this video on. He says, "turn on another pretty." Then he smiles and says "pretty" while you play. I thought you might like to read that. Thank you for bringing us pure joy.

[@nerwicameriana188]

That's really cute dude

[@prnoiawegf55]

I am moved by the father-son sweetness of that image! May he never tire of hearing "pretties" : )

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

and what does his mother say?

[@Post-ModernCzechoslovakianWar]

@@militaryandemergencyservic3286 The kid is only 2 years old. This is wholesome, and the mother would most definitely melt from the cuteness whenever she'd think about this.

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

@@Post-ModernCzechoslovakianWar yes you're right.

[@dillonkian559]

My wife is a really incredible guitarist and can memorize pieces on the instrument very quickly... So once, when we were teens, I had had a particularly bad day and couldn't sleep that night. So, knowing how much I love classical music, she learned this piece and sat next to my bed playing it all night until I fell asleep. I can't listen to it without getting a little teary-eyed now.

[@TheBerto3141]

That is a remarkable story of what must be an remarkably sensitive and generous woman. Lucky you.

[@user-ul6ol2ik2b]

Your wife loves you very much. Respect.

[@bertplank8011]

Sounds like the product of an over active imagination.

[@JISALAT]

Veo que casi todos los comentarios se centran en la hermosa interpretación del “Capricho árabe” que nos regala la bella Alexandra Whittingham. Es algo que me parece justo y merecido. Sin embargo apenas se menciona a su genial compositor, el castellonense Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909), que nos ha legado un precioso ramillete de joyas, tan inspiradas y admirables como este maravilloso “capricho”. Afortunadamente recibe el reconocimiento absoluto de todos los amantes de la guitarra clásica y, muy especialmente, de los mejores guitarristas.

[@francnavarro44]

Para los que gustamos de la guitarra clásica, a Tárrega lo tenemos en un altar.

[@flavioferreira5924]

This should be sent to the next Voyager Mission

[@emilemontiere6128]

This church is only a few miles from where i currently live in France.When all this Covid is over i am going to visit and sit at that same door.

[@AlexisGonzalez-hu3rx]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Edgar.P]

D'accord Emile si ça t'amuse

[@jasminehenry2058]

Did you get to sit at the same door?

[@alexandregouge6075]

@@jasminehenry2058 France government be like: DON T GO IN SPAIN THIS HOLIDAYS OR WE LL KICK UR A** 😂😂😂

[@carlnoe2]

Unfortunately, it’s never going to be over. Carpe diem.

[@abelstrd]

I cannot understand why anybody would dislike this. This is flawless talent that I could only dream about.

[@normacerrega3615]

It really hurts my soul too..... these "dislikes" could hurt our Lord God, too......

[@luckyd545]

Jealous

[@zackglickert4495]

Maybe they dont like guitar music

[@KenLohwh]

​@@zackglickert4495​, they were saddened and could not accept the fact that they would never ever going to achieve anywhere near Alexandra's skill in playing the guitar.

[@zackglickert4495]

@@KenLohwh that makes sense, good idea

[@Hermes1548]

You can smell the Mediterranean breeze with this.

[@eunprecedented1979]

Amazing

[@RadoDani]

Maybe grapes and cow farts. That church is located in Puy L’Évêque, halfway between Bordeaux and Toulouse, France. 😜

[@loudelcidld]

Assolutamente......meravigliosa

[@alejandroortiz9304]

Que bonito toca y que bella es. Felicidades. Saludos

[@salahaddinosama1740]

❤️🌹❤️🎉💃

[@andreweichman7600]

This is my favorite piece in classical guitar and Alexandra's recording is by far my favorite of them all. If you're familiar with this piece (played by all the greats) Alexandra's phrasing will still catch you off guard. If you're anything like me, you'll wonder why it was ever played another way.

[@russpalmeri]

This is the video that inspired me to start classical guitar lessons and opened the door to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for music. How can any art make you sad and happy at the same time?

[@pwaterdu]

Have never heard or seen a more beautiful rendition! What a inspiring young women to a world in such need of joy! Thank you!

[@Andrew-Johnson]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 ✝🌅 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 1:3 ✝🌅 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14 ✝🌅

[@trancient]

For a younger person she plays with incredible feeling and tone

[@alf8718]

@pwaterdu I play Caprico Arabe myself (for me the best piece ever written for guitar, another great guitar composer A. B. Mangore made a couple variations of it) but because of praising this kind of performances less and less people are listening to classical guitar music. Yes, when You are a young student the tone production is very important. But today every performance "has to be" extremely "dramatic" usually at the expense of the rhythm. My analogy to a performance like this is walking - three steps normally, then two steps running, then stopping for a moment for no obvious reason, then running again and so on... very annoying to listen. When observing a person walking this way the first thought is worrying for a person's mental health, but when a guitarist does it, we seem to enjoy it!? Luckily there are still some guitarists that are able to put everything together, respect the rhythm and add some personal note to the performance. Unfortunately this is not one of them (at least not for me).

[@pragma5475]

Cherche tu trouveras facilement..et peut être seras tu très surpris..

[@ragnarkisten]

@@trancient For an older too!

[@i2eye]

You’re phrasing is by far the best I’ve heard. The drop D minor passages are as if an orchestra is playing. So many other guitar players just rush through that too fast with little dynamics. To me, this is how this piece should be played.

[@franciscosegura1960]

I used to play this many years ago. That is why I know how you may feel when doing it. Congrats. Best wishes from Almeria, south Spain

[@jackhuckin598]

Alexandra, such beautiful playing! You are so incredibly talented. I'm an old rocker from the 70s and have just started taking classical guitar lessons. I can't imagine ever playing like this. You're so young, you must have started at an early age. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@Sourceproject]

I had hear many versions of Capricho Arabe, but this one is by far, the BEST!

[@luzdiamantina7334]

Cada pulsación de cuerdas es una hermosa flor de amor que usted regala al mundo

[@rcmendoza180617]

Two hands up. I felt every vibration of those strings wow. Such a rare talent.

[@user-dy8lq1dq7z]

Играть не глядя на гриф-высший пилотаж.Браво.

[@jessiegashler427]

The talent alone that is required to play this is awe inspiring..... But the ability to infuse true soul and spirit into it in the way you do is exceedingly rare. Playing music isn't just about playing the right notes at the right time. To truly play music is to let the piece become an extension of your emotions and let the true spirit of the music pour out. This was a deeply emotional piece

[@donthomas5136]

It’s so amazing how differently each artist that I have heard play this piece. Yours was breathtaking, Alexandra. 🍻Cheers!

[@pni2009]

I've got this recording as my music when travelling in Spain, my country and it fits beautifully with the landscape. You put your soul in it and everyone can feel that.... absolutely beautifully emotional.

[@martineduardofirpo2518]

Somos de Argentina, vivimos en el campo, entre las vacas, tenemos una linda casa y gracias a internet te escuchamos x youtube

[@ewanp]

Que suerte ustedes, cuando termina la cosa, les puedo visitar? Hacemos parrilla!

[@sfaferrohecadu6134]

SALUDOS DESDE GUAYAQUIL ECUADOR para ustedes.

[@antonioaguilar8295]

Qué mensaje tan bonito. Casi me imagino a las vacas.

[@leonardosanchez6413]

Que enorme bendicion que seas del campo, la mejor vida, eres millonario jamás lo abandones

[@diegocalaniyenz9541]

Las cosas que hace la inflación :v

[@gracieladaneri8127]

¡¡¡¡¡ Qué maravilla esta niña tan joven ejecutando a Tárrega con pasión y dulzura!!!!!

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Such a beautiful rendition of one of my favourite pieces in the classical guitar repertoire, played exquisitely well and with so much feeling by someone so young. Extremely talented musicians and artists will tell you that there is no such thing as being gifted. Maybe they are just being modest but one thing I do know is that such playing does not come from hard work alone. Otherwise artists and musicians like Alexandra Whittingham be a dime a dozen and they would cease to elevate the spirit in the rest of us the way they do.

[@ozwhistles]

Whittingham? That cannot be a common name. When I was young, I had a band - the Bass-player was a very gifted musician named Graham Whittingham. He was the best friend I ever had. At the time I was learning to play Tarrega .. what a small world this is. It is clear that the dynamics of expression seems to run in your family. Thank you!

[@mauricioleitao1497]

Está menina é sensacional.Parabéns

[@fco.javiercorteslopez2299]

What a blessing! impresionante interpretación para sus veinte años...

[@ozwhistles]

@@mauricioleitao1497 No sangue é vida. Eu tenho uma irma e um irmão. O mesmo sangue. A mesma mãe . (Translate is the respect. We are all brothers.. But blood matters.)

[@ozwhistles]

@@fco.javiercorteslopez2299 I believe it is the passion. I played many of Tarrega's writings. It was not until I understood his passion until I learned what music is. The living tradition. The living bones of humanity. To play is to be alive. I see it here. Tarrega loved. To love is to be alive. Look at this player? She loves with her whole life. As did Tarrega. I have done some things in different tradition. I know why the Irish are in awe of the Spanish. I am Irish. But the heart of music is in the people. Not the tribes. I am doing best I can. But this performance takes my heart away. The passion.

[@iran4040]

Beautiful. Perfectly done.

[@YaxisX]

What mastery of the instrument! Alexandra Whittingham is incomparable!

[@Musician-Lee]

Alexandra, having discovered you, you’ve revived my interest in the classical guitar. This is so beautifully played. Excellent video too!

[@user-eq3fn4fx5q]

Супер гениальное просто от самого Бога, достичь таких высот исполнения Александра - только божество!!!. Все ноты сыграны прекрасно. Франциско Таррега, видел его фото какой красивый человек, бесконечно красивый человек и эта красота воспроизведена в написанной им музыке. И это XVIIIвек Франция, Испания море, голубое небо, яркое солнце ...

[@marttinacchio]

There Is a moment when the heart stop and it begins to fly , begins to rain, to became a dream . This piece is beautiful ... And amazing !

[@garyjulian3148]

love the bass on this guitar - Alexandra is exact and intense with such wonderful feeling

[@ionaguirre]

One of my favourites, inspired in the Arabic gardens and the sound of fountains. Brings me memories of my childhood asking my father to play this piece.❤

[@garyevans207]

This girl plays Beautiful. Love her pick action also.

[@democraciasempre3103]

Maravilhosa música e perfeita performance! Adorei tudo!!

[@natashalevchenko9430]

Чудесная музыка, прекрасное исполнение и сказочный облик Александры, словно сошедший с древних фресок. Спасибо!

[@user-wo6zt1hf9q]

What a beautiful recording. I was hypnotized by her playing and couldn't take my eyes off of her the entire time.

[@jossemina]

Asombroso. Que limpio es el sonido. Se nota su extensa dedicación y por supuesto su gran talento.

[@lanuevacantinadejuanchito]

Hermoso.

[@lanuevacantinadejuanchito]

Hermoso.

[@hernan602]

Y la calidad y calibración de la guitarra

[@edwinrafaelsanchezrojas4736]

Hermosa interpretación e interprete

[@newstart49]

Just stole my heart. She and the music are the most beautiful I have heard and seen!

[@ameliamarbablanco2945]

Magnifica la interpretación de Tárrega

[@danielvlee]

That song is always very enjoyable to hear, but there is something even better about hearing it played by the next generation of musical talent.

[@lynndais3783]

I watched many guitarists play this amazing piece.... & she’s the best! ❤️

[@Adriatic880]

Than you need to hear Ana Vidovic... She is the best.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i37aqKaLqNqkhdE

[@partejacksimorangkir330]

Amazing

[@cygnus_zealandia]

An extraordinarily talented young woman with such a beautiful rendition of this musical piece.

[@michelperel1408]

Alexandra is, to my mind, the one who is the best balance between technicality and feeling. A wonderfuk guitar player.

[@adelebromfield2463]

a natural innate talent for sure. easy, smooth and alluring to listen to. a rare gem in this world.

[@JH-qk2ur]

almost like the Sirens lure - the beauty is the trap

[@sunking2001]

It's one thing to hear beautiful classic guitar music...another thing to watch a beautiful woman...lastly...a beautiful woman skillfully playing classic guitar...there are at least 6 or 7 of these fantastic musicians/guitarists who are great and happen to be beautiful. Female beauty...unbelievable!

[@renatacantore3684]

Magnificent musicianship Ms. Whittfield 🏆🏆🏆🎊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💐💐

[@rogerwilliamson7161]

Whittingham!

[@drmichaelshea]

Whenever I hear this performance, I hear you singing, Alexandra. And it’s beautiful.

[@inphanta]

I want to understand what would make somebody come to a video like this, behold the sheer talent and virtuosity within it, then hit the dislike button. It's genuinely unfathomable to me.

[@wazzap500]

Envy. Is it now fathomable to you?

[@vicredshaw1155]

@@wazzap500 you beat me to it !

[@sergioas1637]

Perfeita harmonia, perfeita execução e sobrenatural interpretação e sentimento musical.❤️

[@ramonriera4714]

Una magnifica como todas de Tarrega que deja sentir una especie de tristeza por un mundo desaparecido pero que no olvidamos............SUBLIME!!!!

[@LiMCRiMZ]

I'm so glad people with this kind of passion and skill still exist.

[@kaydeeuniversomistico3253]

Que linda musica, quando a artista coloca seus sentimentos nas cordas o coração de quem ouve suas musica aquece e emociona... Gratidao

[@mikoviza5492]

Asi

[@AloysiusEmanuel-.-]

I play classical guitar and compose, but I do not have more time to study hard as I did before, but I can say with certainty that this is one of the best interpretations of this composition of Francisco Tarrega that I have heard. The girl plays with soul, she is a Musicist in the true meaning of the term, was born for the Art of the sounds. God bless her!

[@af-np4pg]

Your ornamentation is quite amazing. Never heard anyone play quite like it.

[@riobabic8960]

One of most favourite pieces of music ever !

[@lidia1006]

Hermoso!! Nunca habia visto interpretar tan bellamente y con tanta pasion a una linda joven mujer a la ama este arte. Felicitaciones, saludos desde Bolivia.

[@icebar4685]

Bello

[@carlospereira5340]

Girl you play with a great master! What a wonderful gift that was deposited in you! May all possible blessings be upon you.

[@exs1803]

Wonderful rendition of this beloved classic guitar piece. Lovely....

[@Daniele-Manno]

My favorite rendition of this piece.

[@GorgonDrageil]

Wow... That run from 2:53 into the tonal brightness of 2:59 onwards...👌💕

[@bejar6598]

Melancólicas notas que golpean mis sentimientos y abren la puerta del ayer a mi corazón.!!

[@davidguthrie1479]

I love the way she is so awesome! To watch those strings dance with the music. Is such a nice place to set and hear that. Thank you for this video.

[@davidhire57]

Alexandra's music to me sounds so romantic. And I mean the true definition of the word, meaning and feeling of romance. Defined simply, conducive to or characterized by the expression of love. This is the perfect music to snuggle and cuddle with the one you love!! An exemplary performance, BRAVO!! WELL DONE!! BRAVO!!

[@jonasbarbosa4410]

It's so good to see that there are talented young people like you are, far from the mass media, butchering and increasingly binary. It was a great pleasure to share your performance. God Bless you.

[@silvinamarielstorino3475]

WOOWWW!!! SO MANY DISLIKES!! I didn't know there was such an amount of people on this planet who cannot understand the good music... Thank you for this beautiful piece, greetings from Argentina!!!

[@evap304]

Maybe those people are perfectionists and think she plays it a little bit incorrect and i am one of them

[@hugo822514]

I completely agree with you, fellow citizen!

[@scutfargus]

That makes no sense at all.

[@atlantisfoundry]

jealousy

[@silvinamarielstorino3475]

@@atlantisfoundry Yeah, or just too much mind and little soul. Some may argue they're just looking for perfection. I think music doesn't need to be played exactly in the standards of "perfectionism" to be beautiful and good. But that's just my opinion, right?

[@faithhyacinthlacson2704]

I've always loved listening to Alexandra play! Love you girl!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her playing guitar's sound is the acme of beauty , and is full of admiration and deep emotion, and comfortable to the ear and the mind From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun🇯🇵

[@richardstevens4230]

Great quality production. Perfect articulation, good sound, and nice videography. Francisco is smiling down from above

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Simply magnificent. What musicality, what technique, just totally beautiful in every way I can think of.

[@claudomiroalmeidasantos5693]

Beautiful! Parabéns Alexandra pela interpretação desse classico do Tárrega grande compositor e músico espanhol!

[@Tanguyto]

I’ve been looking for this video for almost 2 years, i’m so glad i found it

[@leahdragonfly]

Sometimes in this crazy world, you just need to stop and listen to something pretty.

[@marques777]

Magnífico! Incrivelmente fascinante. 👏👏👏

[@marianeves5253]

Adoro! Não me canso de ver o vídeo, muito menos ouvir! Melodia Divinal e abertamente para Além de Ser Profissional de Música, tem o Dom Inato.

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

It is almost impossible to imagine what it really means to be viewed by 17 million people. You have spread your gift far and wide.

[@franciscolima5793]

🌟 ALEXANDRA 🌟 PERFEITA. ARTISTA BRILHANTE 👋👋👋♥️

[@oanagrossu1532]

beatiful musician, splendid clip (formidable camera operator: BRAVO!)

[@user-hl5hr7jg1f]

さり気なくギター🎸の音色が流れて新鮮で…洗練された綺麗に…🎀🎊♦️🌟🌹🧚💛💐

[@guitarconspiracy]

Got chills from this.

[@joseurena6549]

The transmission of that feeling and passion is the soul of that piece, magnificent performance!

[@gonza8824]

not such a good version the sound is not so clear and she doesnt give the rhythm

[@elanoibiapinabezerra9773]

Isso sim ,é que música que inspira uma alma romântica.

[@carlosdemiguel5228]

Extraordinaria no hay palabras su sonidos tienen aroma a madera se funden en el Alma Dios la bendiga por tanta dedicacion

[@rubiks6]

Kudos to Alexandra for beautiful playing and extra kudos to Francisco Tárrega for his beautiful composition.

[@MrHolanada]

"Your music is interesting because it makes me feel sad but also it's performed in a cheerful setting :) ". Pedro, mexican English language student of mine.

[@ElizeFleury]

I cry everytime I watch this. The technical precision and the feeling entwine in the most divine way. I get pretified by the power of this song.

[@naardebioscoop]

🙄

[@helenmatthews5861]

Beautiful interpretation of one of Tarrega’s masterpieces. Brilliant..

[@matthewmcdermit8744]

Whoever shot the video did a great job. The music is terrific, and she's beautiful. Great job!

[@sergey_ra]

Божественная музыка! И такое же исполнение! :) Спасибо! После такого хочется брать в руки гитару и играть :)

[@lawrencefox563]

Xopowo po6oma ,n,est pas compain.

[@jazzsinger007]

Wonderful performance ... inspiring.

[@showbiz765]

Wonderful! I’m no expert but surely there’s no better Spanish guitarist out there. Thank you! Thank you! Such feel, such a connection to her instrument. Such precision.

[@syadoga]

i love this world, and this is real music

[@mariaaparecidamonteirolope2779]

Belíssima interpretação !!!

[@thomasbostick1632]

Their is no words to describe how beautiful she played 👍😍!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dunruden9720]

*"There are...", "beautifully"

[@fourquartets7900]

Remarkable and perfect, what a sound!! So very beautiful and sensitive. This is the best interpretation and performance of "Capricho Arabe" I have ever heard. The sound emerges, materialises, it is impossible to see how it has been created. Just magical, thank you.

[@sakusaku6468]

好き過ぎても６年前から何度も何度もリピートしてます

[@irenethompson3722]

Maravilloso, Increiblemente Bellicimo. GRACIAS.