Asturias (Isaac Albéniz) - Alexandra Whittingham

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Alexandra Whittingham plays Asturias by Isaac Albéniz.
Filmed at the Church of Saint-Sauveur, Puy-l'Évêque, France.
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Filmed by Tom Gradwell: tomgradwellphotography.co.uk
Video Production by Craig Morgan.
Strings: aquilacorde.com/
Guitarlift: guitarlift.de/
With special thanks to Le Presbytère: / presbyterepuyleveque

[@1ProDiverAdventurer]

I can't understand why anybody would give her a thumbs down she's talented and shes worked diligently to hone her skill and direction, she keeps doing what she loves doing you should applaud her not Boo her, The haters can never give credit when credit is due. Do not listen to those who put you down your a talented and beautifu!!l The rest of us will subscribe and keep listening and enjoying your inspirational playing

[@titoliviocatalano5900]

Era el único hijo de una familia pobre. Con un esfuerzo inmenso mi abuelita materna, me compró una guitarra. MIs padres querían que aprendiera a tocar un instrumento. Finalmente, a duras penas lo hice. Ahora soy un hombre de 74 años. En esos recuerdos de mi niñez tocaba el instrumento cada vez que me sentía muy triste. Si bien aún tengo aquella guitarra he olvidado todo y mis dedos no me podrán ayudar. Cada vez que tengo esos débiles sentimientos, propios de mi edad, de los recuerdos y las cosas pasadas me pongo a pensar en momentos que se fueron. esos que entonces me afectaban enormente. Sin embargo es esto que escribo un craso error.. La vida no es más que esto, He visto partir muchísimas personas que adoré. Me gustaría acompañarme con la guitarra.. Aunque creo que es tarde para ello. Agradezco a los que hayan dejado unos segundos de sus vidas en leer estas palabras.

[@azad3651]

😘😘😘😘❤💚💛 kurdestan

[@neotokiotoohigh5926]

Señor la pasión y el arte no se van con la edad, le deseo la mejor de las suertes y salud.

[@martadasilvaamaral3917]

Estoy en lo mismo...

[@garrykennedy5484]

That's easy for YOU to say. LOL But I have a feeling I agree.

[@busmaalex4236]

Quiero tocar para ti, vivo a la palma, pero no sabes tocar como esto la verdad haha nono

[@mikehannigan848]

I can't believe it took 4 years for youtube to recommend this to me...absolutely exquisite!

[@tennaito]

4 years man... 4 years for me too. I'm astonished and awed.

[@WolfThornBlu]

Dito!

[@HamishHaughey]

I'm with you on this... Why am I only finding out about this talent now.

[@MikeOxlong-]

Same, and it’s strange...

[@petercarmody4897]

Yes, 'same for me

[@thedarkknight6606]

When a guitar starts to speak to me, I then know this is a masterpiece. Bravo, miss.

[@metafisicacibernetica]

Na verdade quando você começa a saber ouvir o que todas tem a dizer é que começa a verdadeira obra de arte dos Mestres da Vida.

[@snail_butt0594]

When a listening to a guitar gives me anxiety I know it's a good piece lol

[@juana1483]

@@metafisicacibernetica very well said. I agree with you completely!!!

[@juana1483]

@@snail_butt0594 😉

[@squeaks366]

whena guitar starts to spek to me i think i might be on drugs.

[@hcwbw3]

the beauty and refinement of a British women, the talent of a true musician and the soul (certainly musically) soul and passion of a Spaniard.

[@carlosperezleiro4375]

Unfortunately, passion is the only thing missing. Certainly, she has some " duende " but yet lacks a bit of " mala leche " sort of thing coming from inside. But I think she will. Yes, she can. Needs some spanish crazy nights to get on the mood

[@sergiop.ealbuquerque8176]

I'm in love!!!!! In love with beauty. I was looking for Francisco Tárrega. I was raised by a man who loved his arabian, doric modes on a guitar. That changed my life as a musician. And I always come back to it. And now I've found her. What a vision! And such a talent! She plays with a native, iberic soul. From Spain or Portugal. What amazing young lady...💚🙋‍♂️

[@Chastonicity]

Translation of Tito Livio Catalano's comment as it was so touching and inspiring. The beauty and power of music to transcend language is always miraculous. He was the only son of a poor family. With an immense effort, my maternal grandmother bought me a guitar. My parents wanted me to learn to play an instrument. Finally, I barely made it. I am now a 74-year-old man. In those memories of my childhood, I played the instrument every time I felt very sad. Although I still have that guitar, I have forgotten everything, and my fingers will not be able to help me. Every time I have those weak feelings, typical of my age, of memories and past things, I start thinking about moments that are gone. those that then affected me enormously. However, it is this that I write a gross error... Life is nothing more than this, I have seen leave many people that I adored. I would like to accompany myself on the guitar... Although I think it's late for that. I thank those who have left a few seconds of their lives to read these words.

[@JerryDouglas-pl6zx]

Thank you for giving a life to these words....

[@barbosajunior6234]

The whole soul of Spain is in this immortal melody! Greetings from Brazil to the great Spanish people!

[@TheJiminiflix]

She doesn't just play it, she feels it. Masterful dedication reveals something beyond the senses, it's transformative, inspiring.

[@mikegarcia5583]

Ella parece estar meditando mientras ejecuta. Dios habla , ella escucha y el público aplaude.

[@jacobeury4924]

This is the best rendition of this song that I've heard. The strokes are clean and perfectly timed, there's no muddling from string buzz or nail buzz, and the recording quality is amazing. Alexandra Whittingham has become my favorite classical guitarist. I can only hope to achieve a small amount of her competency at classical guitar.

[@23101979T]

You probably haven't heard my homie, then. :) Sound quality is not so good, but def. worth listening! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKmap4KYbKyBeMk

[@jacobeury4924]

@@23101979T Ha, I was listening to Ana Vidovic when I read your reply. She's amazing, and she has amazing control of tremolo dynamics esp. in Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tárrega.

[@hohum8732]

Absolute virtuoso performance but there's a gap after each downward strike of the chord which I don't hear with the other virtuosos. Example at 5:05

[@hunabkudivineconsciousness171]

Every cell in my body was dancing to the flow of colorful raindrops that your fingers resurrected from age old trees, my heart was singing along effortlessly to the vibrations of the sunshine that peirced through the emptiness of time & I will never be the same. Gracias 🙏♥️

[@casagra]

Asturias is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful songs of all time. When played with such technique and passion, by such a beautiful girl, then it feels like a divine encounter. I loved this video!

[@eddeus9445]

Its a piece* not a song 🦖 hehe

[@Ashgrom]

It's kinda flabbergasting to me that it's written for piano, but sounds so right on classical guitar. I really only know it as a guitar piece and nothing else will ever do.

[@Philippecastro427]

Woman. Not girl.

[@user-ef8yo7tx5m]

Куколд

[@biznesmenel3640]

then check cover of Marcin Patrzalek ! is 1000x better and outstanding technics!

[@basedbear1605]

As a guitarist, I always LOVE to watch the facial expressions of other guitarists when they play something difficult, or simply inspiring. Loved her tiny expressions of joy and difficulty.

[@hodwooker5584]

She shows it all in her expressions! She shows effort, energy, enjoyment and things I cannot find words for! The whole piece is priceless.

[@heyitsalanhere]

You will LOVE this then 💜🎶💜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmKumYKli9OGp9E

[@JACSEL1]

Spanish guitar is not easy to play.

[@basedbear1605]

@@JACSEL1 Hey thanks captain Obviously necrotroll.

[@valeravahue]

Я тоже отметил её сдержанную мимику. Меня этот вопрос захватывает все больше с каждым днем. Чем больше я играю на гитаре, тем больше меня заботит как меня видят люди.

[@oooppiikkk]

for almost 5 years ive been waiting for an upload and performance that hasn't been ruined by some guy coughing lol.

[@adonisreyes9367]

I heard that "coughing" recording/performance too (smile)

[@VideoMask93]

There was a recording of Segovia performing it without the cougher.

[@tecno1297]

Ana Vidović's performance, hahaha!

[@rfloganwalker3202]

Don't think he would have coughed in North Korea.

[@wombatspatulafreek]

@@tecno1297 oh god i LOVE ana...her hands,her eyes,,just.....wow

[@samnichles447]

This performance never fails to leave with a feeling of serenity.

[@AlexandraWhittingham]

Thank you!!☺️

[@armandoacevedo1967]

Querida Alexandra. Que Nuestro Padre Celestial, siga bendiciendo tus virtuosas manitas, para que continúes... haciendo divinas y sensibles notas, que saben llegar, hasta las profundidades ignotas de nuestras áreas más escondidas. ¡Desde México, recibe mis aplausos y admiraciones!

[@darrylpender867]

The moment she began to play, my heart quickened. Wow.

[@MrTremewan]

I've heard many renditions of this, live and recorded, in the USA and Spain, where I lived for many years. This is the best. It reminds me greatly of Rey de la Torre's 1957 recorded version, which I inherited. Magnificent.

[@dieterreichenbacher9660]

If you like this, listen also to the version of Ida Presti (which she recorded at the age of 13 years).

[@neiloshodges2816]

John Williams.

[@julienbrunet4808]

@@neiloshodges2816 Nothing best than the John Whilliams one (just my point of view). Here I am very disappointed with the rythme : sure you can do whatever you want in the second part, but in the main part there is a beat to respect... here I hear some chords breaking the arpeggio flow, I don't understand the reason why slowing down...

[@worthless_opinion]

This is the best performance of this song I have ever heard.

[@FabioFernandess]

I think I saw this video about 10 times, and probably I will se it more 100 times... Asturias is being very well played by ms. Alexandra, as others classical music interpreted by her.

[@souhardyaadhikari7822]

Classical guitar is really an underrated instrument. It hits hard..❤

[@LaughMuBai]

An angel, a guitar and a masterpiece.

[@peterwolter9453]

Art on highest level. Thank you, Alexandra!

[@DocHolliday25000]

This is 1 of the most beautiful pieces ever, Very very nice playing!

[@ps429]

How can anyone give a thumbs down? She plays beautifully, the setting's beautiful, and she's beautiful.

[@annbugbee5623]

Totally Agree, She is AWESOME, and very NICE LOOKING, and that accent Wow!

[@patolucaspato163]

Black Legend , extreme nacionalist or worts

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

Played two tunes at once - possibly 3 ! Contravening company rules !!

[@Ntmoffi]

Probably because she's English....

[@wastingtime]

Its because the piece is meant to be filled with a raging cough.

[@user-vx1lb6ff3e]

Очень красиво! Очень... Александра - талантливый исполнитель! Играет проникновенно и с душой! И прекрасно снято! Храм Сен-Совёр (церковь Спасителя) в Нормандии сама является древнейшим памятником. Игра не её фоне усиливает эффект! Спасибо!

[@livinglifetothefullest22]

You are leaving me SPEECHLESS!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kostasviper]

Still remains my most favourite rendition of Asturias.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Prettiest classical guitarist out there . Beautiful intimacy with the fretboard too .❤️🇬🇧

[@trenttonthat8664]

This piece is meant to sound multi-dimensional infused with passion and fire....you performed amazingly. If only Isaac Albeniz can listen to his work reincarnated. Bravo.

[@ThePaulv12]

What a lovely thing to say.

[@fuuuuu666]

The sound of that guitar is fantastic the surroundings make it sound perfect and Alexandra is just a gift sit back and enjoy world !

[@billgrange3189]

My favourite guitar piece, wonderfully played. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@smallfaucet]

Damn, an angel from heaven! Breathtaking.

[@kadenzxc]

YES. Y.E.S. The placement and tone of each note was amazing. The speed and accuracy contrasted with such smoothness and ease in the technique... Damn...

[@annbugbee5623]

Yes,UNBELIEVABLE, Walter B.Memphis 🎸👍💥

[@SunnyD420]

Ana Vidovic's rendition feels like it flows smoother. Smoother transitions.

[@ThePaulv12]

@@SunnyD420 Yes it seems you're more comparing blondes and brunettes rather than musicians.

[@SunnyD420]

@@ThePaulv12 I'm not comparing how their technique looks, I'm comparing how their technique sounds, arguably the most important aspect of playing

[@Geohouli]

@@SunnyD420 I totally agree. This is a decent rendition but is not on the same level as Ana for the very reason you stated.

[@grafrath2748]

I just thought I could play this wonderful piece on an acceptable level, but you thaught me how far away I am from perfection. Great interpretation!

[@veraassa8213]

Какая прекрасная загадка - прекрасная музыка, прекрасный инструмент, прекрасная исполнительница и прекрасная подача - ну вот каким образом всему этому удается соединиться в единой точке Вселенной...

[@merlinsdog4530]

There is something about a beautiful girl playing the guitar brilliantly that gets my heart racing. Perfecto

[@johneckerle9480]

Mine too, she's good, she's 🔥 too 😋 😂

[@HansJADekkers]

One of my favorite pieces of Albeniz. So beautifully performed. Thank you so much!

[@unwaveringdiscipline5489]

I loooove the decelaranto, so reminiscent of the original piano piece. Excellent performance! Thank you

[@williaminglis4754]

The beauty of the music, the poise of the beauty, and later the willingness to show in detail her methods developed over her career altogether are breath taking!!!

[@Nasdar_LF]

За внешней легкостью исполнения - огромный труд! Браво! :)

[@ZZPAFF123]

Alexandra Whittingham, however English she may be, is a Spanish purebred guitarist. Impeccable in everything. Perfect, with genius and figure. I did not know her, but I love it. It has nerve!

[@banjoman44]

Literally mesmerising!! A most incredible performance.

[@RPWhitworth]

I've been listening to this piece nonstop for a week now as I learn it, and this is by far my favorite recording. You made the slower sections feel just as important as the rest, and really made me fall in love with it on a new level. This is wonderful

[@mariajesuspuentesnunez507]

Lo unico que puedo decir.. Que de todos los grandes guitarristas que he escuchado tocar esta cancion sin hacer menciones comparativas... Esta para mi es la mas impresionante y la que mas me gusta.. Por el detalle de el tresillo acentuado de esa forma combinado con el fuerte bajo... Te pone los pelos de punta... Cierto es que la pausa despues de el rasgueo es demasiado grande pero aun asi para mi nadie la toca mejor.. Almenos ninguna me gusta tanto como esta

[@nachopulp]

La pausa tan larga después del rasgueo no me convence.

[@hermannortiz2707]

Toda Razon.

[@hindenburg1596]

@@nachopulp Why

[@wasoncubotp1133]

Muy pulido y suave...la verdad, esta chica es un talento.

[@ivanherrerahernandez9843]

TOCA MUY BIEN SE VE EL GRAN ESTUDIO. PERO LOS RASGUEOS SE ESCUCHAN SORDOS SOLO UN GOLPE SORDO Y SE PIERDE EL ACORDE.

[@brianferguson1888]

One of the best interpretations I’ve ever heard of Asturias, beautifully played with stunning tone colour throughout. Great to hear a guitarist play this piece so sensitively, thanks Alexandra.

[@pedrokarstguimaraes1096]

My son plays very well guitar, and I’ve learned to appreciate the sound. It’s The most pleasant instrument for me nowadays. Bravo Alexandra 👏

[@chucklira8885]

The music is beyond sublime, it’s transcendent. As if the composer tapped into a dimension rarely understood. It evokes a sense of place, time and emotion one can’t quite put into words. How a person can dig so deep into the creative mind to compose a masterpiece like this is beyond my comprehension. Bravo! I have listened to this many times since I discovered it.

[@forrestb1165]

Here's a beautiful young woman who obviously hasn't wasted her life on Facebook, Instagram, etc. She has great talent and has worked hard to make it blossom.

[@eliasbinde2629]

ok boomer

[@EarlBrooks2012]

I'm not sure what to say... Amazing isn't enough, and even marvellous doesn't catch it fully!

[@wileycwalker8404]

Absolutely one of the best classical guitarist's I have ever heard !!!!

[@instrumentacionproyecto1792]

Esta chica es muy talentosa. This girl is so talented...

[@nickunderwood6175]

Pacifying and mesmerising this girl is up there with the greats. I enjoyed every moment

[@jamessimon3060]

All I can say is.......W-O-W.!! She is so talented that her beautiful axe skills has left me a stunned, amazed, and speechless. ...and maybe in love! When i grow up i hope i will be able to play half as good as her lol

[@edwardlulofs444]

Now, 2 years later and it's still world class. People work, some enrich themselves, some enrich the world. Thank you.

[@Guimillen]

I've watched this video like 30 times. She plays it beautifully.

[@Paul-su3qh]

Such finess , such beauty such drama and emotion, I love this classical spanish aria. And can listen over and over. What magical strokes Alexandra plays. More of this please.

[@Paul-su3qh]

@ulh pilot thanks for the correction.

[@TogaManGuitarViols]

Alexandra, you are among a force of guitarists who are great! Keep at it and God bless you!

[@user-ty3gh9st1i]

TogaMan GuitarViols …

[@juligarcia7444]

So beautiful !

[@Pegasus44.]

SHE IS AN ANGEL 😇🙏💚

[@luigipati3815]

A very impressive and brilliant performance.

[@margaritapatino2468]

Luigi Pati I totally agree with you

[@MariaHelena-pb1rt]

Lindissimo...bravo⚘❤

[@22alfatih]

Asturia's always got me right in the heart.

[@michelperel1408]

I love both the piece and the wonderful player.

[@gabrielvalleiriarte4771]

Lástima no se divulga esta música tan enriquecedora, todo un privilegio para los sentidos.... SIN COMENTARIOS 🙃

[@rahkmaninov9692]

One of the very best recordings of anything I've ever heard! All elements of the music-making process are in exceptional balance. Congrats!

[@rubenfernandezcampos8648]

Wow, I love! Acoustic power metal!!!! ✊ PUXE ASTURIES!!!!!

[@MrTrackman100]

Wonderful playing of this classic.

[@starsegovia]

Absolutely stunning performance! Beautiful clarity and control. One of the finest Iv heard of this iconic piece.🙏🔥

[@dcreeks3624]

Fully beautiful. Emotions that I have not heard before in this song. May I say that she is not trying duplicated it from a males point of view, she is playing it from hers, so refreshing. Thank you.

[@hd-xc2lz]

Care to elaborate on the male vs female point of view on this piece? Can you provide a few concrete differences?

[@ameliamarbablanco2945]

Magnifica la interpretación y muy hermosa siempre la música de Albéniz.

[@ZosimoLee]

I am glad for these recordings done in intimate chapels taking advantage of the magnificent acoustics of those venues.

[@vanu49]

That's true, but in this case, as far as I can see, she's playing outside!!

[@seespotbyte9920]

I feel like I am learning a lot about guitar by watching this, especially those strumming and picking patterns. Beautiful.

[@chrisstanford3652]

Alexandra, you express intensity and passion in your performance; every note is important to you, each harmonic rings, each rasgueado resounding clear. Such a beautiful historic venue for such a demanding iconic composition. Albeniz and Segovia would be proud of you😇🤗🤗

[@fba3429]

! Trémolo con dos dedos!

[@nickrobinson2023]

Your hard work paid off, you have made this piece come back to life with vitality and freshness which it has been lacking for ages. After reading your bio, I'm not surprised. This piece is hard to play, but it takes a master to extract its full potential which you did with ease. Power sound and meticulous playing. Congratulations. Wish you all the best.

[@CyberSQUID9000]

I know nothing of art but for me this is

[@apiborra]

Hacia tiempo que no me emocionaba tanto al oir a Albeniz. Alexandra consigue hacer vibrar esta composición cercana a la perfección. Es un placer oirla, y disfrutar con su interpretación. Enhorabuena y gracias 😊

[@sebastianfernandez8650]

ahhhhh, perfecto, hermoso, inmortal; una interpretación perfecta Alexandra, una interpretación real!

[@albertoaraujo246]

Concordo plenamente. Hermosissima/o. Perfeito maravilhoso. Edificador. Extasiado estou !!!! Felicidades.

[@mariasaludmolinarojo1396]

Bravo!!!!

[@adude394]

Lovely performance, lovely young lady. Brava!

[@ifromearth3474]

This is the best guitar I've ever seen ❤

[@micheldelrio3514]

Je me régale vue que je suis entrain de l'apprendre tu es super merci 🌹🌹🌹 pas facile mais grâce à toi tu me donnes anvie d'apprendre merci beaucoup.❤️

[@patoavello]

It is a great interpretation of Alexandra for this magnificent Musical Work of Albeniz ..... congratulations ...

[@giovanniiosue2768]

I dont know what's more beautiful her or the guitar. Either way i'm in love.

[@IanDMA]

Wow, amazing performance! Beautifully played and beautifully recorded, congratulations!

[@adrianrougouski2088]

I don't know how I ended up here after seeing a cover of a Journey song, but, I'm glad!

[@recorderbaroquezen74]

Surpreendente movimento musical, dedilhar despontado, magnífico Alexandra Whittingham. Bravus!

[@franciscocruzcruz2841]

Imposible mejorar esa pieza es única no e oído nada parecido en mis 74 años. GENIAL

[@martineduardofirpo2518]

Solo los grandes tocan con tu conviccion, excelente Alejandra, ddsde Argentina

[@michaelworse6034]

Jaw dropping , insane , don't find words , so beautiful ! Great job !

[@Billy123bobzzz]

Fantastic! Played so well that I was transported to Asturias for the entire piece, the finger work is so good and the physical expression of the guitarist matches the emotions of the song. Very beautiful!

[@victorzurdo6516]

...yet this has nothing to do with Asturian music or peoples. :) Just a weird name. (From Asturias, myself)

[@pedroteran5885]

@@victorzurdo6516 Hahaha, I was going to make the same comment.

[@cinderelladevil1687]

This music has nothing to do with Asturias. I am Spaniard, Asturias is a rainy region on the North of Spain. The landscape is sea cliffs and green mountains. Bagpipes are typical in Asturias. I do not know who put that name to this piece of music, but he had never been to Asturias.

[@EricBourassa]

Probably one of the best classical guitarists in existence right now? Every video I’ve seen so far has been stellar. And great tone, too

[@alainbatelliye6965]

Absolument magnifique, merci beaucoup pour ce merveilleux instant. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesm6576]

This is as perfect a performance of Asturias as can be.

[@Leib33]

2 words. Julia Lange. Thank me later.

[@rooker56]

Greetings from Greece and congratulations! You are perfect. You play every note so precisely and crystal clear. I learnt Asturias when I was a young student, and it was one of the titles I played to pass the exams here in Athens. But I have to confess that you play it better than I used to do!! Congratulations again!

[@m.zaferkasapoglu4093]

Wonderful being in 25 years old. Congrats and most succes in coming years

[@martineduardofirpo2518]

Alejandra, vuelvo a ver y escuchar este video, mil veces, y cada dia me parece mejor. Felicitaciones desde Argentina. Sos LA INGLESITA, q manejas los tiempos como nadie

[@nelsonx5326]

That was great! The best I've heard. Flawless, the bar chords snapped. And the harmonics fretted and pinged with index and thumb. Oh yeah, I'm in love too.

[@LuisRodriguez-xm1lm]

You can hear the ana vidovic's version ;)

[@nelsonx5326]

@@LuisRodriguez-xm1lm Ana, she's the bomb, but she's got competition now. I'll marry which ever of these sweethearts says yes first.

[@Numberjack95]

@@nelsonx5326 John Williams and Ana Vidovic did Asturias way better. Their mastery of the guitar is way more evident.

[@nelsonx5326]

@@Numberjack95 I've been listening to John Williams for decades, and Ana Vidovic is amazing, but I'm not sure they're better than Miss Whittingham. She played it perfect. Maybe it's time for her first $50,000 hand made guitar.

[@nelsonx5326]

@@jlouisrodrigues Jose knows.

[@armandodifilippo1413]

Belleza talento técnica. Dedos sutiles que acarician la guitarra. Expresión superior de talento.

[@donthomas5136]

Love the location along with your magnificent playing, Alexandra. It’s like you take us to another era in time. Magical. 💕💕💕

[@AlexanderDyakov]

Спасибо за такое исполнение!