Un Dia de Noviembre (Leo Brouwer) - Alexandra Whittingham

[@stanmarcus1]

I just listened to over an hour of a classical guitar competition at Siccas in Germany. Twelve classical guitarists. All Bach pieces on various guitars. Amazing guitarists, but after a few played, I was bored to death. I watched the entire competition, and no winner was declared. They were all so good I don’t now how any on could choose one over the other. Of course, an expert probably could. Then I listen to a piece such as the. one above by by Cuban composer and classical guitarist Leo Brouwer played by Alexandra. She’s part of this moment, while, to me, listening to the competition was like listening to people from a graveyard. Alexandra sparkles. She makes classical pieces out of a Beatles’ song and “Wild Mountain Time,” and even when she plays more classical pieces, the sound contemporary to me. But, of course, that’s just me. I’m hardly an expert on anything. I just know what I like to listen to. And I like listening to Alexandra.

[@Michajeru]

If I wanted to convince someone that the classical guitar is the most beautiful of all musical instruments, I would play for him/her this KZbin video.

[@rswatzl3]

Andres Segovia once said the guitar is an entire orchestra. Cheers!

[@jessemendozadavis6544]

@@rswatzl3 As he proceeds to play into the mic😆 (biased violinist) wish I could play guitar for this piece

[@user-bl9uk6fu6m]

*This*? With her awful sound? You must be hard of hearing.

[@davidhire57]

Well said, and I agree with you 100%!!

[@shanemiller6982]

@@user-bl9uk6fu6m You must be one of those geniuses that listen to crap... Ahem.... I mean rap.

[@fluckster69]

…I’m in tears. So beautiful.

[@carlosgutierrez5636]

Me too 😢❤❤beautiful piece,I'm from November

[@Cinetyk]

Felt like all my life: my dad played the classical guitar, initially I felt it was old-fashioned, he died of heart problems than I (way too young) started really listening to the stuff, realized that older music stuff was actually not only not "not cool" but, omg, the wisdom imparted! Then many years later there was the internet and there was people like Alexandra just bludgeoning me in my soul about these kind of pieces and I realized I was fortunate to relate. I'm no player myself, but I wish this stuff passes on through the generations between people who understand it because Humanity needs things like this to remember what it feels like to be a loving and feeling human. I'm exhausted by this, in a good way, cheers.

[@judithtonge1369]

Beautiful phrasing here, plus sensitive musicianship and lovely tone quality; I fell in love with this instrument exactly 50 years ago and still play, teach and listen every day …….music is life 💕🎼

[@mjo5231]

I love the way Alexandra plays with such feeling and sensitivity so beautiful thank you Alexandra for sharing this

[@raykirkham5357]

The most crystal clear rendering of this piece I have heard. Fantastic and about perfect.

[@think2023]

So good to see a person in their element. I bet it feels as good for her to play as it does for us to listen!

[@JeffEFerr-tt7dw]

Alexandra was graced by the Creator with the gift of praise and excellence to calm tired souls. Bless!!!

[@todever]

I love this piece so much. The guitar tone is so good.

[@nicolasnarain9803]

The kind of interpretation that you want to listen , listen , again and again. Nice sound and great flowing from his right hand. Love this.

[@christophertaylor1708]

I have just retired and you have inspired me to take up playing the guitar. I will never have your ability but I can listen to you and dream can’t I.

[@jean-marcdujardin6104]

Très belle interprétation d'une tout aussi belle composition. C'est precis, nuancé...très expressif.....et subtilement filmé comme le capricho arabe .... un grand plaisir

[@davidmarsh8465]

Unbelievable. Haven't seen a musician like this girl in a long time.

[@manuellu8437]

Alexandra, estoy llorando, la vuelvo a ver y vuelvo a llorar...usted es una gran artista, yo siempre digo....artista que me haga llorar es extraordinaria, soy Mexicano, Cuba está muy cerquita de nosotros, muchas gracias a usted y a Leo Brouwer !!!!!! 16-feb-2018.

[@alejandrominero]

Una interpretación muy limpia, sensible, con carácter, buen guitarrista

[@chazprivette5784]

Beautiful, clear in tone quality, and one of my favorite pieces of all time! Within this piece Brouwer showcases Cuban music in a most beautiful and meloncoly way! I, as an American composer, am working towards this goal within most of my works to show others how and what life is like in the U.S. but also to touch the hearts of people beyond my borders at the very same time! This is what Brouwer has done within this piece! This is not skill or talent it's mastery!!

[@Michajeru]

What a beautiful strong and clean sound. So melodic and soul touching. This song is my all-time favorite. Practically everything realy good for me happened in November!

[@carlospereira5340]

His hands express through the instrument the sound of a song that invades the soul! May God keep his hands always anointed, and his heart full of the will to touch more and more this instrument, for he speaks and enchants the soul of those who hear and appreciate this beautiful fingering of his hands! Thank you for sharing your gift! Carlos Brazil

[@Aluziferatumn]

That's the point, the position of your hands are very important on this instrument, that's what you meant.

[@mitchsweat3466]

Fuck you tallm bout nigga thats her hand expressing through the instrument

[@msblue1003]

I had forgotten how good this piece was... Or how good it can be when played like this

[@carlospereira5340]

@@msblue1003 yes

[@prandallwright1]

Very pensive and provacative. I love that you don't rush this piece, especially the second part. I've heard guitarists rip through that section, missing the beauty and warmth of it. You don't do that, and I thank you. I've enjoyed lots of your videos. Please keep them coming!

[@carlosvladimirinsfranlara3883]

Hermosa interpretación de manos de una bella artista. Me gusta tu estilo y me impresiona tu habilidad en ejecutar esta pieza con mucha soltura. Gracias por tu arte... mereces totalmente el aplauso de la audiencia.

[@drmichaelshea]

I have never heard anyone play the guitar that I’d rather hear than you. Thank you, Alexandra, on this day before my favorite holiday of the year (in the U.S., anyway).

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

I love the way you play...sensible, full of ardor...the way you touch the strings! Great talent! Thanks for sharing

[@HistorywithMalachi]

Beautiful

[@FilippoFazio93]

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[@TalentedDilittante]

Beautiful, Ms Wittingham . . . beautiful! Exactly as I've always wanted to hear this haunting melody--saudade, longing--with a feeling of wistfulness.

[@MrDustyrobin]

Nice to see a local girl with so much talent, quality Northern English Star. I love this piece even more.

[@pgrieger]

You never fail to impress and although I follow you, I always learn as well as find satisfaction in your play of emphasise, balanced with elegance.

[@quimcastilla]

All is absolutely beautiful: the music, the recording and light, the player... what else?

[@eternitypartone2832]

I listened to this wonderful melody in November, in December, in January, ... I will always listen to it until the end of my life.

[@Jikaninja]

Love you and your playing.....so much passion and love into your music. You must be an angel sent from heaven for us......

[@JFridGuitare]

Une superbe pièce très joliment jouée. C’est splendide ! 👍

[@hafp18650]

...hermosa interpretación que me enseña que no es necesaria toda una orquesta cuando hay una presentación tan placentera cómo está. Gracias por compartir...

[@taithmacerca2953]

Full, rich notes - a beautiful composition!

[@paullarnce2167]

Very romantic- this song is like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for posting this.

[@arizonastrip73]

Listening to Whittingham play Brouwer is like she is making love to the instrument; caressing every note for its fulness. How fantastic this combination is, and how fortunated we are to have found her.

[@sixshootinparker3823]

Perfectly captures the wistful mood of a November day. Thanks Alexandra for sharing your gift and talent.

[@guardian1950]

Princess Alexandra ... It's always so nice to see and hear your plays. As always, union of beauty and art, along with great taste in choosing the melody. Congratulations, keep on!

[@DaysOfSail1850]

Such a beautiful but sad song.You play it with such grace and beauty!!!!!

[@frank9489]

You are the most beautiful thing I have seen in this world! you are like an angel! And your way of touching. It is so beautiful to hear you and to see you play the guitar like that. I adore you

[@mikesimpson7879]

This is wonderful. There is so much beautiful music in the world, perhaps one day we will stop fighting and all listen together. I sang madrigal in school; somehow this took me back. Thank you.

[@RaulSimoncini]

Alexandra maravillosa como siempre, ella te transporta.

[@MichaelGehrisch]

I'm in the process of learning to play this (after first hearing you play it) and I have listened to dozens of interpretations on KZbin. Musically - tonally, audio, mixing, eq, etc yours is the best, (although I have to watch others for the fingerings :), and as a photographer your videos are exquisiite! I have watched and listened to many of them dozens of times. You are an inspiration.

[@GreencampRhodie]

Beautiful piece. AND from the UK & north. Yayy.

[@bobbyhallmusic]

This is amazing. 1.7 million views for classical guitar and an artist just starting on her journey. The positive vibes of this sort of possibility is one of the redeeming qualities to the internet.

[@WilliamRodriguez-os1rv]

I'll always love this interpretation.

[@manuellu8437]

Alexandra Whittigham, es magistral su interpreación de Un dia de Noviembre del maestro Leo Brower, me hace llorar. Gracias. 10.12.19

[@ProspectorAl]

The technique is fantastic! Such a wonderful touch and feeling .The dynamics are perfect!

[@DrErnieGibson]

Simply beautiful!

[@jorgebello7726]

Espectacular Alexandra... espectacular.... hermosa interpretación....

[@jorgeluisgaliciarivera505]

Hermoso. Así han de sonar las liras celestiales por que las lágrimas se salen sin permiso de la mente pero si con el auspicio del corazón.

[@bryanalvarado918]

Jajajaja

[@FerchoDelgaRams]

Joder, simplemente poético 🚬

[@jorgeluisgaliciarivera505]

@@FerchoDelgaRams Agradezco tu fina opinión. Un fuerte abrazo fraterno. Viva la humanidad en pos de la Paz!!!!

[@AntonioA379]

Increible. Magistral⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸.

[@soulvaccination8679]

Special talent here.Just Look at the way She touches the strings.Beautiful performance.Bravo.

[@wallybeckett380]

As always, the beauty of ,,Tatyana. And magnificent playing of the guitar is hard to believe until yo watch and listen. Wonderful to see and hear.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Her incomparable performance is full of sorrow , nostalgia , acclaim and deep emotion

[@donthomas5136]

Very warm, comforting, and inviting. Glad to have found you to encourage and inspire me, Alexandra. 💕💕💕

[@АндрейИванцов-ф8и]

Какая прелесть! Очень красивая музыка! Браво!

[@valeriabispo5223]

I never stop to listen to this song...by Alexandra, off course!

[@ilustbcristiansalinas2224]

Comentario número 667. Qué linda interpretación. Es única. Varias veces he vuelto para escuchar este video. Usted es una persona maravillosa. Siento que la música sana y purifica los sentimientos

[@garysuarez9614]

Absolutely stunning in pacing and emotive expression!

[@Carlos-pv7vf]

Que puedo decir si soy Luthier, ver una gran guitarra, escuchar una deliciosa melodía de Leo y ver una belleza como pocas he visto en mi vida como Alexa, qué más puedo decir. Espero un día me de la oportunidad de hacerle una guitarra.

[@吳樂華-k5m]

Such a peaceful tune!

[@martineduardofirpo2518]

Excelente Alejandra, sos mi preferida, todo me gusta, mucho, desde Argentina

[@michaelnowak4078]

Your beautiful playing makes one feel every note!!!!

[@torstivuorma2905]

So beautiful sound.. calm.. i enjoy this piece.. Thank’s so much.. 👍

[@amiterez2115]

excellent performance of a very beautiful piece. Thank you very much Alexandra for sharing with us your artistry

[@armandonoguez8332]

Alexandra you look like an angel, touching the strings you make the universe shudder. I wish you the best, never let yourself be touched. greetings beautiful angel.

[@dondouglas256]

Love this beautiful sounding stuff. Listening to anything with her name on it

[@joepworther2284]

This is the best performance and interpretation of this beautiful composition I have heard!

[@ИлияИлиев-ь2и]

First time I have heard this composition and this guitarist, but I am beyond impressed. Thank you for this piece.

[@georgewilkins4231]

One word. Marvellous!!

[@松尾泰博-m2o]

力強くしかも感情が込められている。素晴らしい演奏です。

[@georgesm.6633]

Un jour de Novembre ou de Janvier, peu importe Alexandra... un moment toujours particulier quand je vous écoute... un instant d'émotion tout simplement, touchant. Georges ( Vence 06) France

[@jackhuckin598]

Such a moving piece played with such emotion. Thank you Alexandra for sharing this with us.

[@JohnMcGFrance]

Beautiful piece played sublimely. Thank you so much.

[@justomiguelsarduyalvarez]

Una obra maestra creada por el cubano Leo ..en manos de una excelente instrumentista

[@JesusVerdugoSanz]

Thanks a million for the feelings you transmit us with you terrific way of playing the guitar

[@taowalker777]

There's something special in your playing, thank you!

[@axel222axel4]

Toca com a alma... Perfeito!!! Além de muito linda...

[@RobertoGonzalezCampoO]

Hermosa interpretación. Bonito video; transmite calidez y serenidad.

[@maritzamorales1727]

Roberto Gonzalez-Campo Ortiz cierto

[@arnirjhor]

Love, sorrow and happiness.. all live together.. You beautifully showed it. Cant express my feelings on that. Love!

[@GeraldJianhuayang]

Super super rendition, and videography of course. Thanks for introducing this new string brand.

[@daniel_kmayo]

Agitadas vibraciones que resuenan en la memoria de todo aquel que padece la ausencia y adolece de nostalgia, los movimientos de tus dedos evocan lo brega que es la vida, pero al final solo la paz hace eco en el ocaso. Muchas gracias.

[@gregoryjohnson6753]

The music comes through her. It's a gift.

[@zympf]

a classical guitar gem .. beautifully interpreted

[@michaelnowak4078]

Wow!!!! Breathe taking Gorgeous woman, and amazing heart felt soulful player!!!!!

[@rodolfolopez1774]

Brillante, excepcional interpretacion, creo que estos calificativos la describen pobremente por su formidable interpretacion. Nota aparte para el genio y maestro infinito: Leo brower

[@MoosaHosseini]

it touched my heart. very beatiful. God bless you.

[@rankoplavec3197]

BRILLANT!!!

[@alexandrsherbakov9878]

Good repertoire and high-level performance. In general, the key of E minor is one of the most musical.

[@edielsonaureliano]

Bela interpretação da Alexandra! Tão leve, natural! Alma latina! Belo vídeo também!

[@valeriamarques4133]

👍❤

[@cocosolay2656]

Beautiful !!! congrats from Tucuman, Argentina

[@stevefisher182]

What a wonderful way to start my morning. Thank you

[@mjo5231]

Heard you on Classic FM the other day reminded me of seeing you in Bristol I just love your presentation and versatility you are a joy to watch

[@carlomelis4329]

it's one of the best version I've listened to. Really GREAT!!!

[@weijenw]

Excellent! Great tempo, not too fast, not too slow, my favorite version

[@djonnyweslley7946]

I watched more than 10 times, Alexandra very beautiful, as well as her way of playing

[@drewdangerfield1962]

Of course your music is beautiful but what strikes me equally is how confident, authoritative and definite your interpretation and presentation are. For me, that gives the performance personality.

[@williamgiovinazzo8523]

Wow!!! Beautifully performed with very appropriately mood-setting visuals

[@samuelmorales1175]

Beautifull!!!!!

[@mauriciodelrio1383]

Muy sentida interpretación. ..al corazón sin sobresaltos...limpia técnica...que bella mujer...

[@albertdelgado4190]

Wow...so beautifully played🥰😍