David Russell - FULL CONCERT - CLASSICAL GUITAR - Churches of Palencia, Spain - Omni Foundation

[@briangable08]

I first saw and heard David Russell in a small concert held in a church in Presteigne in North Herefordshire on the border with Wales, many years ago when he was a young man . I thought then that he was a brilliant musician and scholar of the guitar. I thought I would hear him again all over the place, but he must have gone to the home of the guitar and it's music in Spain.. Now here we are many years and much water passed under the bridge, I discover this, to all intents and purposes is a private concert for me alone with my posh headphones on being transported back to a previous but not totally forgotten life, when my late wife and I used to travel to concerts and theatre all over the marches. Now at 79 I'm blessed to have these modern accoutrements that enable me to watch and listen to such a beautiful performance by a master. As an aside I had a stroke last year, which made me give and sell all my guitars bar one, which was kept by my granddaughter's partner, so, on March 23 this year 2023 I started all over again from the beginning to learn the guitar. Hence this find on youtube, Thank you thank you,thank you, what a find ❤

[@creativespace3077]

Dear Brian, I hope that at 79 you have placed your faith in Jesus😊. If not, Good Friday thru Resurrection Sunday is a wonderful opportunity! I hope to meet you in Heaven someday.

[@FrankLiuphd]

Dear Brian, thank you for sharing your story. I wish you countless joy in learning guitar again!

[@ryanstellmaker]

I have just discovered classical music at 26years old and my mission now is to keep classical alive for the rest of my life. Thanks David Russell 🤩

[@swinkie34]

You couldn't have found a better classical guitarist and lovely man....enjoy!

[@davidmaslow2931]

Cool man! You'll be greatly rewarded!

[@kennethdepaul6194]

I just saw your post from a year ago. And I wish you a long life and filled with the beauty of Music which you've discovered a year ago I am 75 years old and have love music for the greater part of my adult life. I've been blessed by music of beauty, and I wish you the same and more.

[@scottconnuck3406]

David... you play like a God! I studied classical guitar many years ago... guitar performance was my major all the way through graduate school at Florida State under Bruce Holzman. I quit playing about 35 years ago, selling my guitar and never wishing for it to enter my life ever again. Until, that is, I heard you play. Hearing you brought me back a flood of memories. I just found the most magnificent Martin classical guitar on sale at (believe it or not) a used bookstore and purchased it. It has such a lovely tone, playing it was love at first sight... like meeting an old friend! Of course, my technique is not what it used to be. I am starting off with Sor and Aguado studies. Surprisingly, my muscle memory is still intact after all these years. I will be working my way up to Bach in no time! Thank you, Sir, for lighting the fire!

[@briangable08]

Just like the parable of the talents, you popped out to the garden and dug them up again, lucky you, see my comment above 😊

[@NylonStrings83]

As a decent classical guitarist I would highly recommend to stay away from Bach you need at least 4-5 years of solid experience before you touch Bach I mean u can play basic Bach stuff but pieces which David Russell plays you will go mad just trying to figure them out and playing them would be the harder part

[@tomasromeromendez7892]

Mil gracias por tu dedicación y estudio, tienes un nivel altísimo. GRACIAS ❤

[@cesarallannava8766]

Good. Don't be discourage and trust God.

[@kubbykool7983]

Interesting story. Why did you quit playing guitar after investing in formal studies through graduate school? You were obviously very serious about your craft. And I am most curious about your statement, "never wishing for it to enter my life ever again."

[@FatherKeeg]

This must be what Heaven sounds like....

[@alungriffiths8611]

Yes ... listening to this is certainly my heaven on earth 🙏

[@jorgecordeiro162]

Fluency, politeness, interpretation and style fidelity. These are some of the features found in this presentation. A gift from God. Thanks a lot, David Russel!

[@amber40494]

And humility, clarity, refinement. Thank you, David Russell, your performances are the highest standard of music performance. ❤❤

[@therebelluthierlab1994]

Whoever those 40 down thumbs were, not my friends. This is wonderful! Thank you David! Bravo!

[@bronx7886]

Glorious 🙏

[@cristianmorales5425]

A nosotros nos mueve la #Compasion y el espíritu de la #Trascendencia No hay nada más revolucionario que el pensamiento #Clasico o en este caso la #MusicaClasica Como tranquiliza el alma esto. Gracias por compartirlo :-)

[@tagetes1442]

Mr. David Russell, an outstanding example of what a human can achieve if so dedicated. For me (and I would hope many others) it has always been uplifting, and more importantly inspiring to witness what Russell, Bream and many others have been able to achieve with this magnificent instrument. A huge Thanks to all who made this concert possible and to the composers and arrangers of the past and present.

[@fredericksheppard5263]

This is actually concert #632 performed in these churches at no cost to the public and pilgrims walking 500 miles to save their souls ! Thank you Omni Foundation for taking this worldwide.

[@OmniFoundation]

Wow #632, you did your research! Thanks for watching

[@lizbethstringer3583]

Music lifts the soul, David Russell, are a gift to the human race. Thank you

[@franzitaduz]

One good thing comes from the current situation. Over 100,000 could experience his artistry and the composer|s gifts in that perfect ambience. It would be impossible live...... Thank you Mr. Russell. I have CD=s you made years ago and have enjoyed them so much Mr. Goss, thank you for creating modern pieces that are lyrical and sound authentic for the instruments qualities. What an artist to play them! Blessings.

[@WalkingTemple-ws2si]

When David Russel plays there should be no thumbs down available! You are the Chuck Norris of guitar!

[@gfreisberg5937]

He belongs to my selected few favorites. He truly makes the guitar sing in all registers and he makes it look so easy. I also love how he carefully selects his settings in Spain. El maestro sabe donde yace el alma de la guitarra.

[@anndanforth3155]

I am profoundly grateful for this performance. Mr. Russell, you are a gift to the world.

[@ARoadd]

Golden words totally agree ❤! Excellent performance 😊

[@florentvauxion3664]

Un grand, très grand moment de musique (et de lutherie).

[@hervecastre7359]

Nobody compares with David Russell for the quality of his tone production. Amazing concert

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

I agree. He is truly the best sounding player. It's extraordinary.

[@amadeusvengerwolf4579]

sublime David. Como se nota cuando an una persona le gusta el arte y aprecia la musica, la cultura... it is privilege to be able to listen your great performance in such lovely churches.

[@tfeedbag]

Simply magical! I've had the pleasure of seeing him perform live twice and it was pure heaven. A brilliant artist. He is one of a handful of masters who are instantly recognizable by their sound, phrasing and articulation. Segovia, Bream, Williams, Parkening, Fisk, Russell....... all are artists you can recognize just by listening

[@archguitar]

The greatest classical guitarist of my generation. Soul, touch, beauty, every time I hear him play I am moved and reminded why I dedicated my life to the guitar and classical music. Bravo doesn’t say it enough. I sat ten feet from Segovia on stage and just as close to Bream in the front row, and David Russell is one of them, and in his own individual way.

[@reggaefan2700]

Yep he's pretty good.

[@normanspurgeon5324]

I saw him once, in person. Incredible virtuosity.

[@fennelleastman8816]

yes but no real musical intellect and hes so musically conservative - compare him to Bream! How many great works has David Russell's playing inspired?? Nada.Zilch.None. That tells you something about his playing i think.And in South American repertoire he lacks real rhythmic vitality particularly Barrios.He should listen to Alirio Diaz more.

[@qweasd60]

@@fennelleastman8816 Ich habe Meisterkurse bei David Russell gemacht - einen kompetenteren Lehrer und Musiker müssen Sie mir vorstellen - J.S.Bach würde zu Ihrem inkompetenten Sermon sagen: "Dummkopf, gehe deiner Wege, bevor ich dir eins auf die Mütze gebe..."

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

I agree that he is a generational player, and I'm of that generation too. His tone production seems naturally big round and ravishing, and that is the rarest quality to me. I'm a little jealous that you sat so up-close to the maestros. I only got to see Segovia in a 2500-seater with a barbaric overhead microphone.

[@thelonious-dx9vi]

This is guitar playing of the highest order. Just brilliant, absolutely gorgeous playing.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Sure is beautiful first suite I hope David releases an arrangement one day. Really nice addition too the repertoire

[@banjoboy01]

makes me want to go for a stroll in Spain

[@erictustison]

The balance and the trills are out of this world.

[@jmlfa]

It is not just brillant, it is simply stunning. Thank you for giving us this immense pleasure.

[@marisolcardenas975]

Sin duda el más grande guitarrista de concierto que tenemos !!! Yo lo conocí en un festival de Guitarra en La Habana, y gracias a él amo este tipo de música maravillosa y trascendental

[@forumidiomas876]

Desde Carrión de los Condes un millón de gracias a todas las personas que han hecho posible esta delicia de concierto, especialmente a David, María Jesús y Federico, que conSI guen que todo parezca fácil, incluso en estos tiempos y a Omni Foundation por difundirlo en todo el mundo. La belleza de estas interpretaciones permanecerán para siempre en nuestros corazones. From Carrión de los Condes, at the very heart of the Camino, I'd like to thank David, María Jesús and Federico for this invaluable gift, and Omni Foundation for taking it worldwide. We are so used to seeing our churches that we tend to forget how beautiful they are, even more when their naves are filled with such wonderful music so beautifully performed. THANKS.

[@davidpiper2746]

I recently had the privilege of sitting in the front row of a David Russell performance and it was comparable to my seeing Segovia and Parkening several years ago. I believe that unless you've undertaken the challenge of the Classical Guitar it's difficult to fully understand what a true MASTER we're given the privilege of witnessing. Further, he tackles some of the most incredible pieces and understands the history of the instrument far beyond anyone I've ever had the privilege of witnessing. Bravo Mr. Russell!

[@fennelleastman8816]

He was a great player no doubt.Sadly the last two recitals i attended there were fistfuls of mistakes and the audience was noticably disturbed by all the nervous tension..Maybe i got him on a bad day(s) Love him when hes on form however.

[@ainagapicaporte4361]

what an artist! not a split second of boredom. y que viva la cultura española.

[@giorgioghezzi7119]

Very good concert, but CORAL PRELUDIO BWV 147 is really amazing! Thank you very much to share this jewel

[@aracgi-pau2568]

Només us diré que jo ahir vaig poder veure i gaudir en glamurós directe aquest concert a Castelló d'Empúries. Em sento del tot afortunat per haver pogut escoltar i veure aquest músic. Increïble i irrepetible. Gràcies Mestre.

[@odraudeparnaso2210]

Gracias David por difundir la música y cultura de España. Para mi eres uno de los grandes guitarristas de la historia del instrumento. Técnica asombrosa, musicalidad, belleza de sonido, sensibilidad extrema. GRACIAS MAESTRO.

[@juansorroche9882]

Mi Querido Gran Maestro, Sublime Guitarrista y Espíritu Noble ; Gracias por tan Hermoso RegaloiiiiBRAVOiiiiiii

[@windergc]

His performance live is just as good. Every note is spot on and clean.

[@KatChick1]

Magnificent settings and repertoire from another one (of us) who could not escape the spell of medieval Spain. Thank you for this exquisite concert!

[@alexbeascoechea7510]

Dentro de mil años, estos videos de David se mostraran a los niños del futuro y todavia se quedaran anodadados por su arte!

[@tomst9417]

An incredibly gifted musician playing in such beautiful settings! Bravo !

[@davidmaslow2931]

Heavenly playing!

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

David, thank you. Perfection, Superb performance, masterfully played. No one outplays you. Such beauty. The pieces that were dedicated to you and your wife, Marie, were lovely.👏👏👏👏

[@MarkInLA]

Here I am 2 years later (with no one in between !). I fall in love with other guitarists, and if they are really great I wind up calling THEM thee greatest EVER !! This lasts a certain length of time..Then, I, after a long spell, realize I haven't listened to Dave in a long long time.. I then put Dave on the screen and immediately realize I am listening to and witnessing THEE GREATEST classical guitarist in the world.... Most of us know the other names who, yes, are brilliant..But when I come back to Mr. Russell I just melt over this, the highest level of ability with the most difficult instrument of them all ... If Segovia was undoubtedly the best through the, say, 1970s (+-), David Russell in my opinion, is of that ilk today.......Here's to you David Russell !.. 🍺 Mark Harris Los Angeles, California, US

[@tomalesbay]

I've just stumbled upon this guy for the first time. I can't believe my ears.

[@catherineveilleux8909]

I took this trip 3 years ago by bicycle went to some of the same places, it brings me to tears hearing David play so beautifully in that magical part of Spain.

[@carloszarzalejoescobar7427]

David, Felicidades por este regalo y sobre todo por la difusión que haces de la Historia y la cultura Española y la Guitarra, enhorabuena por tu interpretación exquisita y sonido excepcional. Un fuerte abrazo.

[@arataka57]

Kindness must be present to interpret such delicate repertoire. Thank you!👏

[@herblaforest5179]

So true...

[@carolvota8619]

Thank you DAVID RUSSELL-Patricio Contreras my GUITAR MAESTRO he suggested I take a Master Class with you so I did it was decades ago! in Seattle WA at the Rosewood Guitar your a brilliant Maestro of Guitar.

[@lesj8384]

Complete classical guitar mastery. Unbelievable technical ability and artistic interpretation. The Bach pieces were absolutely exquisite. David, thanks so much for sharing and for your tireless devotion to the classical guitar. Soli Deo Gloria

[@carmenmadrid2206]

Thank you, David, for the outstanding, exquisite concert. It brings beautiful memories from all locations. Dear Stephen, your Cantigas de Santiago are so delicate and inspiring! Thank you! Many thanks to Omni Foundation for a wonderful project! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

What a fantastic concert! Growing up it was all about Segovia, Parkening and Williams. I'm so glad I was introduced to David Russell years ago.

[@tomwaldrop8238]

I believe David may be the greatest musician playing guitar today. In other words, he is a musician before he is a guitarist. He gives listeners so many things to enjoy and admire other than technique. I think this is most apparent in the two Bach chorale preludes, but also in the Steve Goss work. I think David's a true inheritor of the Segovia legacy in that he not only brings music out of the guitar but brings music to the guitar. The Mompou suite at the end is just one example of the music Segovia brought to the guitar. The Goss work is one of David's examples. But also his transcriptions. The Bach pieces were magical though we’re heard them many, many times. He had those remarkable pieces by Saint-Luc, a lutenist I’d never heard of. I also loved the images and stories about the medieval churches. David is so much more than a guitar player.

[@sandrosantana8946]

The only thing I would do differently: David should face the altar. Music within the Church is music to glorify the Lord. Other than that, I thought it was beautiful. Congratulations to the virtuoso David Russell and the people involved in this magnificent production. Thank you very much.

[@clydewatkins9891]

Gracias, Senor Russell, musica del cielo! Omni, please keep up the good work!

[@GuitarMaster2410]

Extraordinario. Los guitarristas tenemos un modelo ejemplar en este concierto, con una acústica maravillosa, una guitarra portentosa y un artista sublime. La guitarra, que es un instrumento complicadísimo de dominar, está interpretada con una maestría tal, que quien escucha disfruta en gozoso silencio viendo al concertista sin el más mínimo apuro, fluyendo maravillosamente el fraseo. Me hacía ilusión escuchar a David interpretar las Cantigas de Santiago. Le escuché en Petrer cuando aún no las conocía, compré la partitura, me las estudié, las toqué una temporada y escuchárselas me impresiona, para bien por supuesto, como cabe esperar de David Russell.

[@kitharodia1952]

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[@baddogmintz]

Tienes toda la razón. Hay centenares de guitarristas fabulosos, con muchísima técnica y musicalidad, y que tienen un sonido potente y satisfactorio. Pero la madurez musical y la _claridad_ de las ideas de David no tienen igual. Puede parecer un poco raro, pero lo comparo con el escritor japonés Haruki Murakami: en estilo siempre sencillo y elegante, con una claridad asombrosa.

[@hongteeguitar]

Beautiful churches, wonderful sounds, Great Musician!

[@alexbeascoechea7510]

It is nice to have god to visit these churches!

[@vlkp]

The voice leading in the two Bach chorale preludes is impeccable!

[@baddogmintz]

You know what's also really gratifying: reading comments in different languages. True, mostly Western European languages, but still, it is satisfying to see how this marvelous music-making speaks to everyone in the common language known as music.

[@ericreesor6761]

THANK YOU David for showing real potential of the guitar to evoke the sounds of the lute when used with a capo as a transposing instrument! Wonderful exposition of what the guitar is capable of doing in the hands of a master.

[@onderozenc4470]

It is a privilege to attend this concert of omni foundation. Acoustics are superb, performance is spectacular.

[@felixmarinjr.66]

Wow! Thank you Mr. Russell, you are such an inspiration. What beautiful tone! You made these songs come alive.

[@punkvader4272]

I thought there's two guitars , sounds full , Maestro!

[@nancymelody7584]

This is the best relaxing guitar music I've ever heard 😍👌💎💓

[@costablanca2832]

Gracias!

[@niceguitar6144]

Oh my God! David is unbelievable, again and again with wonderful music and unmatched skill

[@AntonioRiosJr_CS]

Great concert! Amazing perfomance by David Russell! Bravo, Maestro! 👏👏👏👏👏 Thanks Omni Foundation for making this concert possible.

[@alexstewart8097]

Are we teaching our kids in school about all this wonderful stuff...the beautiful music, the magnificent churches of old and the history of the people who produced it all? After all, a tree without roots simply won't stand for long, if at all...

[@rubenarth]

David Russell is just the best guitar master, with one of the best sound in the world. And this concert is a real eargasm. Been listening to him for almost 20 years... and it's still as beautiful as the first time I heard him play.

[@BaljakTuners]

amazing David

[@arianluna4548]

The first time i heard David play was when the british embassy brought him to manila. He was a young man but his playing was so precise and clean . It was way beyond his years and here he is now, like fine wine he has aged well and still has that beautiful tone and clarity. Truly a master of his instrument ! Thank you for posting this.

[@martinburgos3027]

David Russell, Thank you for bringing us your beautiful interpretations and the history of the churches. I enjoyed.

[@larsfrandsen2501]

David, this is almost as good as having you visit in person because in addition to your own good self you bring also a part of Europe to us! Love this presentation and the wonderful music. Thank you David Russell, Steve Goss and Omni!

[@padugon2000]

maravilloso, acustica sublime, agradecer a este gran intérprete su denuedo por hacer llegar todas las artes al gran público, Gracias

[@rogeliodeandalopez5172]

Excelente concierto maestro David Russell, gracias por compartir tal maestría e interpretación.

[@mariopage1541]

Thank you David for this wonderful concert. Your playing is as always a great source of inspiration.

[@ChromatophoneNature]

Your arrangement and performance of “Jesus joy of man’s desiring” is incredibly beautiful. Thank you for this and everything else in this video.

[@PaulMagnussen]

Wow, that was one of the best concerts I’ve ever seen - and as you know, I’ve seen a lot. Everything perfect: music, performance, venue, video, sound… congratulations to both of you.

[@garyjordan3199]

We thoroughly enjoyed this excellent concert and tour of magnificent churches. Thank you David and Omni Foundation!

[@OmniFoundation]

Thank you for watching!

[@fernandoguill7279]

Magnífica interpretación de una maravillosa música en un templo extraordinario... Mi más sincera felicitación!!!

[@roderickfaulkner4721]

Wow! What a wonderful set of concerts by David. Everything brilliant, as always, but I particularly enjoyed Stehen Goss's set of pieces, capturing some essences of Spanish traditional melodies, but carefully encapsulated in a beautiful modern casing. Thank you Stephen and thank you David.

[@FernandoSantos-os4ob]

Santa María del Camino (Carrión de los Condes) - Santa María la Blanca (Villalcázar de Sirga) - San Martín (Frómista); tres señeros templos del Camino de Santiago a su paso por Palencia que vibran con la música interpretada por David Russell. Todo un espectáculo para los sentidos

[@carullicarusso2505]

Wow! Mágico y subliminal esta es la segunda vez que escucho esta grabación y seguramente lo voy a escuchar mucho hasta que mi alma quede purificada. Mucha dedicación, tiempo y sobretodo el virtuosismo. Yo asistí a un concierto de David en un concierto en San Antonio hace mas de 20 años y ya era marcado como uno de los mejores. La grabación está tan bien realizada que fuera como si uno estuviera en vivo. Y vaya que la guitarra no es fácil grabarla con tanta perfección. Fenomenal.

[@amber40494]

Yes, so we'll said ! I'll be listening again and again!

[@vlkp]

How lucky he is to live near to Santiago de Compostela! Goss' Cantigas are brilliant, and brilliantly played.

[@davematson939]

Thank you so much David. I listen to your beautiful renditions as I write. Your presentation is so clear and exude so much soul. As others, I am grateful you have taken the time and put forth the great effort to produce these amazing videos. I am sure they will be enjoyed for many generations!

[@norbertogustavoblanco1700]

Sin dudas que David Russell es un grandísimo exponente de la guitarra clásica, la música clásica y la cultura en general, haciendo un aporte enorme a no dejar que se pierdan las costumbres, la riqueza de la cultura europea, sobre todo su aporte a la música de España, al rescate de música antigua también. David Russell, un ejecutante finísimo, con un conocimiento vasto en la lectura de la música, y un embajador de la música de España. Jordi Savall es otro. Sería un gran evento poder juntarlos en un dúo de Maestros. Saludos desde Argentina. Norberto.

[@georgemathai1014]

Two of my favorite Bach pieces! Had tears in my eyes hearing them played with such technical mastery and musicianship.

[@jeroenvanhoorne3458]

Thank you for this! The playing, the sound of the guitar in the different churches, the pieces. A real pleasure for the listner.

[@peterscheffler3043]

A Happy Thanksgiving indeed, to be able to enjoy this extraordinary performance of great music! ¡Muchas gracias!

[@carljsson8673]

Cómo es posible que haya gente que baje el dedo? Ignorancia probablemente. Maravillosas interpretaciones. Gracias por el concierto. 🎵🎵🎵💯💯💯🌷🌷🌷

[@amirma5639]

Beautiful and very passionately performed!💐💙

[@hrburrell7587]

That last piece. I am speechless….

[@DeOmnibusDubitandum76]

Thank you, maestro and Omni for this recital, from the American West!

[@TIM123451ERR]

One day I was listening one of his cds and I thought I was listening to Piano concert. He is so good

[@OmniFoundation]

Thank you to all who attended the live premiere!

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Those Bach arrangements are amazing!

[@jf45678]

Absolutely beyond compare. That was just spectacular. How can I "pay for ticket" for this concert? I'm speechless.

[@robbyr9286]

Link to support the Omni Foundation is in video description: omniconcerts.com/online-series/

[@baddogmintz]

Yes, do support the Omni Foundation to show your gratitude. When I heard his 4th Lute Suite I said _OMFG where is my wallet!?_ and donated immediately.

[@Amirtak1234]

Absolutely Stunning Maestro, Thanks for sharing the experience with us. 🙏🏻

[@franciscogalindo4320]

Estoy impresionado con este video, es una Obra de Arte musical, de audio y video. Saludos maestro Russell.

[@thomasanderson2594]

Thank you for offering these performances. A delight for the senses.

[@nickrobinson938]

What's not to like about this master of guitar players. It's and experience to listen to David Russell. Thanks for sharing.

[@JORGEHERNANDEZ-kk8yl]

Excelente acústica y sonido

[@bjorndyno2175]

I really love seeing you playing. There is an unchallenged seriosity around you when you play, and I see JS Bach's motto solo dei gloria must be yours as well. Gorgeous!

[@tomfilipiak690]

Beautiful performances in beautiful places. Thank you for sharing your music and these sights.

[@RobertJones-et7gh]

Saludos de California, EEUU. No soy Español pero viví en Torremolinos durante la entera decada de los 70. Escuchandote, lo unico que puedo decir es... xoder tio, tocas de xuta madre!!! En serio, eres fenomenal!!! Thank you.

[@kitharodia1952]

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[@14jmil]

Estos es una joya visual, musical y espiritual. Gracias David Russel.