Can Videos of Bach on the Lute go Viral? YES! (feat. Evangelina Mascardi)

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[@theunheardprophet4315]

7M of those views actually came from me when I learned both pieces.

[@tonyzinnanti5905]

Lol! I'm muddling through Dowland on the Renaissance alto lute. One bar at a time . . . .

[@chillbro2275]

hahaha :D

[@alessdiezmusic]

Thanks for this interview... I'm a full-time 10-string guitarist and sometimes I feel a bit lonely in the 6-string guitar world, so I am quite happy to listen from other multistring musicians. Un abrazo de diez cuerdas 🤗🙂

[@maxteller-n8w]

I have heard your music maestro... You are a great virtuoso and you are not alone. Cheers!

[@tebb19]

Wow! I've seen her videos but I didn't know she was from Argentina, and I live here. Thank you Brandon🤗

[@lulublasz]

Her version of BWV 998 is a very emotional experience. The best version of BWV 998 I listened in my life.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thanks a lot

[@StefaniaPrimavera-h6f]

Intervista davvero interessante!

[@fattucchiara]

Evangelina Mascardi... una grande musicista, didatta e inoltre, non scontato in questo mondo pieno di invidie e grettezza, una grande persona. Con decisa sensibilità interpretativa e sapienza esecutiva, anche Bach è Donna. Thank you Evangelina!❤🎵

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Grazie mille cara Chiara!

[@lulublasz]

Evangelina, the godness of the lute. Period.

[@tonyzinnanti5905]

If you listen carefully, the cultural differences are apparent. Here in the United States, we tend to analyze these issues - such as nails, no nails etc. - to the n-th degree. (Look at some of the chat boards about intense equipment preoccupations . . . .) Conversely, I hear Evangelina Mascardi making an argument for a more holistic approach and finding your voice with the instrument and leaving these preoccupations aside. In any event, this is a wonderful interview and, Brandon, you have a great KZbin channel. Your hard work is an invaluable resource and is appreciated!

[@dftp]

I don't think this is particularly a cultural difference, more so a difference in perspective or priority.

[@terenssotiri1683]

I was lucky enough to be a student of Evangelina Mascardi for almost 4 years. The amount of information and ideas I got from her were foundational for my development as a musician, and forged the way I think about classical guitar and performance, in and out the ancient music repertoire. I have met her far before she “became viral”, and what I learned from all this story it’s that when you’re good and aware of what you are doing, you’ll reach what we call “success”. And that was as well another great lesson I got from her, and life.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@jimtomasko3838]

Thank you, Brandon! I absolutely love this woman's performances and really enjoyed hearing this interview. To me, the real shocker is that her video of Bach BMW 995 only has 283k views! BMW 995 is the ultimate Bach lute piece, how could BMW 997 get 20 times more views?!?!

[@timbruer7318]

I found those two videos a couple of years ago, and loved them, the 997 in particular. Such a beautiful combination of composer and performer.

[@ianflurrance8438]

Seeing so much Lute Content going mainstream so amazing! We are living Julian Bream’s dream!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

oh yes!

[@cippigna]

Thanks Brandon for bringing Evangelina on the channel, it was such a pleasure to listen this interview.

[@brandonacker]

It was a real treat for me too! 😊

[@SergioArmari-qn5hq]

Really an inspiring and passionate storytelling. Thank you very much Evangelina! 🙏

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🎉

[@dillonekle]

I do not know how I missed this interview when it came out, but it is amazing! I just acquired a renaissance lute of my own, and both Evangelina and Brandon were HUGE inspirations for me to make that investment! It’s great to see you both on the same video!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Glad to know that!

[@elbiomango]

Hola Brandon! Felicitaciones por la entrevista. Muy buena! Evangelina es una artista genial. Por fin su manera de hacer música es conocido. Saludos!

[@WalterTestolin-yr5yv]

Evangelina, wonderful musician! ❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@strauchler.sebastian]

Thanks Brandon to interview our great Eva!! 🤩 Superstar and incredible artist is a must in you super channel. Viva Argentina and the lute!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

gracias Sebas!

[@MariaLuciaMarsicovetere]

Eccellente. Complimenti Evangelina per la tua splendida arte❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

grazie mille

[@jcortese3300]

I had no idea why YT showed me her stuff a while back, but I was amazed at how beautiful the music was and how incredibly talented she was as a musician. One of the few times when the algorithm worked perfectly.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Glad to know that

[@TheGuitarClass]

Evangelina is a great artist and an hard worker... she spent all her life to reach the perfection on her instrument ... discover her music and performances! I'm so proud to be a friend of her!

[@suzanabarudi482]

Una virtuosa! Me llega al alma, saber más de ella es importante para mi, gracias por la entrevista!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

muchas gracias

[@davidnefesh]

Brandon, thanks for this rich and interesting interview with Evangelina - she's an obviously wise teacher and player. As a guitar student, I appreciated so many of her musical and technical suggestions - like the way she conceives of the weight and energy of her right hand on the strings. Also - how she maintains her sense of self quite independent of what others think about her or her playing (RE: the world of people's comments on KZbin videos). Keep up the excellent work!

[@lincolnalmada1441]

Very nice! Thanks for the nice interview

[@gabrielschebor5556]

Congrats! Great interview, with lots of tasty and important subjects covered with sensitiveness. As a matter of fact, Evangelina is an outstanding player and teacher. I had the fortune of having her as my student in her last period as a guitar player, and during her transition to baroque guitar and lute. Those 3 -4 years were of great work, where she showed, despite of being a 17 years old girl, a huge amount of talent, determination and flexibility. I am very proud and happy of her great career and enormous and well deserved achievements. And very thankful to Brandon because of your great work!❤

[@AndreaColocci]

Bravissima Evangelina, al momento uno dei Bach che ascolto più volentieri ❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@PeppeFrana]

Evangelina is the best! Good job to both!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

grande Peppe

[@MrLuridan]

I love these in depth interviews. Great work, as always, Brandon.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@jameslouder]

Thank you so very much, Brandon, for this outstanding interview. It's not often we get a chance to hear so extensively, albeit informally, a great musician unfold her blend of philosophy, technique, and musical understanding. Everything Evangelina Mascardi has shared with us is to be pondered, dreamed upon, and our own musicality weighed against it. This is how one grows!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

thanks a lot

[@DanieleSRD]

Bellissima intervista piena di curiosità. Evangelina è di grande ispirazione.

[@WStallard]

Jesus Brandon, thank you for these high-powered interviews -- respect ‼️

[@mauridac]

Bellissima intervista, Evangelina artista vera

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

grazie mille

[@giorgiazanin7675]

One of the best interviews that I saw, thank you!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@iancameron5536]

What an amazing talented lady, how can you not love somebody with that much passion for her music!!!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

We need to love what we do!

[@SarahRigamonti]

A great musician and teacher! she is a wonderful researcher and really good at making the best of the world of ancient music!❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

thanks a lot Sarah

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

Presti and Lagoya's Music For The Classic Guitar is my all-time favourite classical guitar record and for sure the sound is superb.

[@MariaLiaDaCostaFontao-cd3rj]

She is a great artist!!! She transmitted passion playing music, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lucadormino1614]

❤️grandissima artista e meravigliosa maestra Evangelina

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@drewbag]

Best interview I have seen in a long time ! Thank you so much for bringing us the beautiful perspective of this wonderful and inspiring musician

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thanks a lot❤

[@HectorGonzalez-ym8vy]

Magnífica e interesante entrevista, muchas felicidades! Es muy enriquecedor escuchar los consejos y el punto de vista de Evangelina. Tengo el placer de conocerla personalmente, y es un ejemplo a seguir para todos los que nos dedicamos a la música antigua.

[@joseagustincandisano6153]

A great misician, teacher and person!!!!!

[@fabiorenda5098]

Very interesting hear about these topics from Evangelina Msscardi's point of view! A great musician, thank you!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🎉

[@StevenBornfeld]

OK, I'll say it. I LOVE Evangelina Mascardi! Of course I thought she was my discovery when she popped up on my feed. Then my wonderful teacher Isabella Abbonizio (another pal of Frederic Zigante, BTW) told me to check her out. It was like walking into the Barnes and Noble bargain annex on lower Broadway in the late '70s and hearing Eugen Dombois playing Bach on the baroque lute for the very first time. Evangelina makes this old hobby guitarist very happy!

[@elsazucchi6048]

Maravillosa entrevista a ésta gran intérprete. Te felicito.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏🙏🙏💕

[@sajjad-y9f]

As a harmonica player idk why I'm here but I'm enjoying every second of the video. ❤ Thanks

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@thedrearybrain]

Amazing video Brandon! Somehow i didn't see her video. Still haven't. I'm about to watch it once i finish your video. Such fantastic mindsets towards learning and relearning instruments. Such an eyeopening video.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@8888Rik]

I love her playing.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thanks a lot

[@silviaamato3713]

Grande profesora!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@michelabecciu8919]

Always so inspiring ❤

[@maicol_ahmeti_contratenor]

Una dea della musica antica❤️❤

[@helenagougeon4754]

Fantastic!!!

[@martinwullich8177]

Super Nice interview. Evangelina Mascardi a great musicien, teacher and human being. ❤️

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@margheritaderrico1108]

What an amazing artist!

[@Remi-B-Goode]

What an original idea, thanks !

[@DebbieBarrette]

This was pure gold. Evangelina is a wonderful artist whose music I immensely enjoy. Thank you for this interview, Brandon. It was very informative and interesting. I look forward to you doing many more!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thanks for listening!

[@nimadehghai]

Evangelina is absolutely fantastic. I don't know how many times I have listened to her playing Bach...she is one with her lute and the music beautifully streams through her. Thanks Brandon for these awesome interviews. 🙏

[@Gustavo_Argandona]

Bravissima!!! 👏🏻

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Gracias

[@GiuliaCantoneLute]

Amazing musician and incredibly dedicated teacher! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤️

[@alessandromasi122]

She is wonderful artist, musician and person!❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@KenneyCmusic]

Great video! I love her videos a lot.

[@chiaratiboni6515]

Very nice!

[@DerlyPintosTapia]

Here I am a luthier in the beginning, to self-build the lute and interpret Weiss, and also to be the luthier in my region, and bring the renaissance of this instrument that comes with force!... Greetings Friends!! , Good work.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🎉

[@claudioandrea4082]

W il liuto! W la musica! Listening to lute music, ultimately, makes it a better world. Thank you for making me happy!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Grazie

[@Luavels]

Very nice interview, i really apreciate it!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

❤

[@matteogarzetti]

FANTASTICO!

[@matteogarzetti]

1:02:50❤ Questa è una cosa importante. ❤❤❤

[@soundografer]

Thank you!

[@margheritagalasso947]

A great woman and a greatest artist ❤

[@waylonwillie5736]

Super interview, and what a great artist-- Mascardi has so many interesting things to say here.

[@amidtheruins02]

I own a lute and badly wanna learn it but this is the hardest instrument ive ever tried learning the tablature is insane to understand, and theres so little online about it and then how theres different types of lutes

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

step by spet!

[@bertarojas3409]

The best!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏💕

[@Gourav_Guitarist]

Such players should be mainstream.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@musiceclipse]

I love your loot videos, and the sound of these instruments. I think it would be great if you would create a sample VST or two of several historic, pluck string instruments. It would be a great value to those of us who have not got access to the real thing.

[@armandom28]

Very interesting

[@eduardpalatin2066]

Such a nice and informative conversation! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thank you for listening!

[@eduardpalatin2066]

@@evangelinamascardiofficial4766 Grazie a Lei, Signorina Mascardi! Lei e una vera meraviglia del mondo del liuto di oggi! Sto aspettando con impazienza l'uscita del CD di Weiss. Calorosi saluti dall'Ungheria!

[@Keruki]

Lute is a wonderful instrument with beautiful music, I hope more people are exposed to it so they too can enjoy it.

[@gustavomalfitani]

Evangelina is so good.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

💕

[@sarundayo]

Love women who not only enjoy playing music, but are also empowered by it ❤❤

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

great!

[@gianlucaceccarini1938]

Bravissima!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🙏

[@AndreaDeVitis]

👏👏👏 Evangelina Mascardi is a unique artist!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

💕

[@matteogarzetti]

1:08:42 ❤

[@dwightmaciv4789]

Nice 👍🏼

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

THE MASTER OF LUTE FACE IS HERE!!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

😂

[@edwardanderson3506]

Collaboration!! Please!! Wonderful interview!

[@bigsarge2085]

✌

[@giuliopetrella8853]

❤

[@dianafazzini3172]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@steveorion6185]

" Bach the original Rock Star " !!!

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

😎

[@luigigalaxy-jd5sr]

If lute can become actually viral, is due to Evangelina Mascardi, one of the most comprehensive musicians nowadays.

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

Thanks a lot

[@MarcoCianchiCianchiguitar]

👏👏👏👏

[@8888Rik]

I believe nails for playing guitar didn't become standard until the late 19th-early-20 century. I believe Tarrega played without nails.

[@brandonacker]

I think the phenomenon of 99% of people playing with nails is a very modern phenomenon post-segovia. Many 19th century guitarists played without nails. Both techniques have co- existed happily since at least 1600 to the 1900s.

[@8888Rik]

@@brandonacker Yes. When I first began playing in the early 1960s (at the ripe old age of 11), there was still a lot of talk about the "old-timers" who used to play with just their fingertips, and people were close to baffled how they could do it. Segovia's silvery tone, really a function of his fingertip shapes and the quality of his guitar, convinced people that nails, carefully trimmed and tended to were vastly preferable. Segovia was a very big deal back then, as much due to his ubiquity as anything else. The John Willamses and David Russells and others hadn't yet appeared with their great technique and more careful attention to tempo.

[@FredericZigante-cr6gr]

🥰

[@Gourav_Guitarist]

That "silly" was cute though

[@MichaelJazayeriMD]

The moral of the story is, the key to going viral is simplified complexity

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Nothing like wathing two nerds going nerdy on their nerdiness,-´specially if you´re nerdy about that kind of nerdy nerdiness yourself.

[@daneberhardt2718]

She has an outstanding English vocabulary

[@stanhauser]

This woman is a goddess

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

🌻

[@edwardanderson3506]

35:49 can you just play another note😂??

[@evangelinamascardiofficial4766]

😂

[@MrLuridan]

Maybe Evangelina can get Cezar to send me my 10C back….

[@MrLuridan]

Got it back! Made for me in 2003, sent it to Cezar for some adjustments, and it came back in incredible playing order. Thank you Cezar!

[@RicardoMarlowFlamenco]

Unless there is some other version, the one I found is only 5.2mil views, not 8. 😂

[@brandonacker]

5.2 million on one and 2.9 on another. Not to mention many other videos

[@matteogarzetti]

​@@brandonacker ❤ thanks

[@ilcavalieredelliuto]

Intervista bellissima e stimolante. Grazie Brandon ed Evangelina 👏👏👏