Asturias (Isaac Albéniz) - Alexandra Whittingham

[@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

[@hansmemling2311]

' your a talented and beautifu!!l' this sort of horny dribble is why a lot times people like her are taken less seriously.

[@masonlane6871]

Because there are a lot of sick people in this world unfortunately who all they can do is give thumbs down

[@franciscodeborjagaraygomez8241]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bernardgauzere8402]

Elle joue avec le cœur de la musique espagnole.Elle a un talent inimaginable avec cette mélodie.

[@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...💚🙋‍♂️

[@barbosajunior6234]

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

[@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 🙏♥️

[@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

[@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....

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Great playing , Great setting , Fantastic dress .

[@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

[@LofiLifeOn]

Spanish guitar is not easy to play.

[@basedbear1605]

@@LofiLifeOn 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.

[@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

[@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!

[@peterwolter9453]

Art on highest level. Thank you, Alexandra!

[@tizianamotola5540]

È bravissima ❤

[@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.

[@DocHolliday25000]

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

[@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 !

[@banjoman44]

Literally mesmerising!! A most incredible performance.

[@worthless_opinion]

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

[@samnichles447]

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

[@AlexandraWhittingham]

Thank you!!☺️

[@billgrange3189]

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

[@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!!!

[@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...

[@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.

[@НикитаГугнявых-щ2у]

Куколд

[@casagra]

@Biznesmenel Amazing! Very Good! Thanks!

[@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

[@fabiosafe]

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.

[@antoniopalmero4063]

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

[@darrylpender867]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ВадимШлычков-ъ6ш]

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!

[@HansJADekkers]

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

[@alainbatelliye6965]

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

[@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 👏

[@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.

[@LaughMuBai]

An angel, a guitar and a masterpiece.

[@souhardyaadhikari7822]

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

[@rupertstreet13]

Apsolutely superb piece what an inspiration to the music & guitar .well proud of Queen of the guitar x

[@Nasdar_LF]

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

[@nickunderwood6175]

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

[@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.

[@elmerarellano2674]

wow amazing synchronize fingers moving up and down 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@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.❤️

[@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!

[@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.

[@edwardlulofs444]

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

[@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.

[@seespotbyte9920]

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

[@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...

[@michelperel1408]

I love both the piece and the wonderful player.

[@denisoconnell7593]

I have watched this several times and this time I’ve got the headphones on,the iPad turned face down ( not to be distracted by her beauty ) and it’s even better. Fabulous!

[@patoavello]

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

[@livinglifetothefullest22]

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

[@stefanoferrigo3779]

Buonasera Signorina Alexandra, l' intensità con cui esegue i brani musicali mi dimostrano che lei ha la musica nel cuore...ed è un vero piacere ascoltare le sue interpretazioni ...trasmettono pace serenità ma anche forti emozioni in base all' esecuzione .Grazie di cuore .

[@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!

[@LawrenceDuffy477]

Best dynamics i think i ever heard. And thank you for not including the ending. Fade on the fundamental is always best. Wow and wow. Feel grace elegance.

[@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

[@F4DZR_Philou]

Un de mes morceaux préférés à la guitare classique, bravo pour l'interprétation

[@christiangustin5867]

Cette artiste attaque merveilleusement toute pièce, toute mélodie j'aime beaucoup

[@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.

[@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!

[@yannickmathieu4370]

Sublime !!!! une virtuose !!!! unique!!! la meilleure interprétation jamais entendue!!!!! (sublimates a virtuoso ;;;;; unique the best interpretation ever heard......................................................................)

[@starsegovia]

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

[@sll6771]

Magnificent, very relaxing after a day of work. Lifting me up.

[@MiguelLopez-xk9ve]

Hermosa música y un gran talento de alexandra, gracias.

[@ericpirard7309]

Je ne me lassse pas d'écouter Alexandra depuis maintenant plusieurs années. Bravo !

[@Guimillen]

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

[@mmka5434]

Both are beautiful, the performance and the performer.

[@MaximilianoCarlosRipetta]

Love the vibration of the last grave cord. Thank you, Alexandra! Amazing job.

[@gusomary487]

Love you Al.

[@kostasviper]

Still remains my most favourite rendition of Asturias.

[@A20Kilometroshora]

Alexandra simplemente perfecto el maestro Albéniz estaria orgulloso de ti. Un saludo desde España

[@Yannis_Nik.]

Enchanted, my lady. First time hearing it-you, and I will never forget.. Blessed strings...

[@NDNNRG8]

Absolutely stunning how she snaps quiet soulful passion into this piece..of classical guitar... Bravo beautifully done. Thank you ❤️👌👌👌💫💫💫🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jimdodd7811]

She is in a class by herself. One of the best I've heard.

[@juana1483]

Me too. I just imagine her as a child and think about how many thousands of hours it took to get here.

[@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?

[@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!

[@MrTrackman100]

Wonderful playing of this classic.

[@ameliamarbablanco2945]

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

[@22alfatih]

Asturia's always got me right in the heart.

[@donthomas5136]

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

[@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 😊

[@martineduardofirpo2518]

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

[@luigipati3815]

A very impressive and brilliant performance.

[@margaritapatino2468]

Luigi Pati I totally agree with you

[@MariaHelena-pb1rt]

Lindissimo...bravo⚘❤

[@whereareyou222]

"Beautiful!" And the guitar playing was Excellent to!

[@adude394]

Lovely performance, lovely young lady. Brava!

[@sebastianfernandez8650]

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

[@albertoaraujo246]

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

[@Kraken1000]

The music, the setting, the player - breathtaking.

[@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

[@m.zaferkasapoglu4093]

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

[@exs1803]

Performance par Excellence! So rich, warm passionate and evocative..... set my heart racing and my mind reflecting. Love it.

[@os2171]

Excelente ejecución, cientos de horas de trabajo. Hermosa además.

[@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

[@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!!

[@wileycwalker8404]

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

[@recorderbaroquezen74]

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

[@instrumentacionproyecto1792]

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

[@michaelkennerly6805]

One of the most beautifully composed songs..exhibited with grace and talent.

[@vicentejoaquinalonsogonzal2137]

Perfecta ejecución. Maravillosa. Gracias hermosa.

[@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!

[@michaelworse6034]

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

[@kitsmith3606]

Such passion... you could feel the tension ... it'd be perfect with a blank screen.... so much to absorb in just KZbin sound quality. Bravo