Edson Lopes plays FERNADO SOR: Variations on a Theme by Mozart, Op. 9

[@bgm6548]

Edson, you are, by far my favorite guitarist. I've been playing for a quarter of a century. You're interpretation of the variations is my "happy place." Just wanted to let you know. When I'm having a bad day, I listen to this song, and it makes me smile. Be well, my friend.

[@carlomelis4329]

Edson perdona si te escribo en castellano... quería sólo decirte que no pasa ni un día en que no escuche una grabación tuya. Te considero ya hace mucho mi maestro a distancia. La sensibilidad y la musicalidad que entegras a tus grabaciones son sublimes... desde Italia Carlo

[@alo5585]

La musica nasce nel sogno umano di trovare il luogo in cui nasce la tua esistenza. Ci viene dato in modo da non dimenticare che siamo uguali, non importa dove siamo nati sulla terra. Amplexos dal Brasile, amico Carlo. gratitudine, Quito.

[@FelipeJunqueiraMusicista]

What would Mozart think about that? To my mind, he would probably be fascinated with the guitar and If he could, he would compose for this instrument... I can imagine all of this... unfortunately this will not happen soon ahahaah. However, I can thank you for posting this and for having such a great performance. I loved your interpretation, it is very colorful! Thanks again!

[@EyeShotFirst]

I think the problem during Mozart's life was there just wasn't a demand for music for the guitar, at least not in Vienna that I know of. Had Mozart been in Spain, I could imagine he might've written a lot of great works for the guitar. Most of the works Mozart wrote were either in a style that was popular at the time, or to showcase a solo musicians talents. It's quite interesting that no works exist for the guitar, I don't even think Mozart wrote anything for the lute either, which was a little more common in Baroque repertoire, but by Mozart's time might've been considered old fashioned. Then there's the issue of sound, Mozart wrote pieces of music meant for smaller gatherings, but these were often pieces written for the clavichord or other instruments that weren't as loud as a horn might've been. Perhaps in an alternate universe, Mozart lived to be 80, and met someone like Sor and became quite fascinated with the instrument.

[@milferdjones2573]

@@EyeShotFirst Yes Mozart wrote a piece for Ben Franklin's Glass Harmonica which Ben invented. I has a wonderful sound but can get at some people especially as it great a sounding eerie if one wishes. Mozart's piece is great. Mozart did write four works for Lute. From reading at Mozart time guitar was considered a lower class instrument. As Mozart wrote a ton of his stuff on commision no request for guitar no works for it. Also seams like no great guitar works had been made or great players had rose to prominence. And Guitar yet another sting instrument not this new never anything like it Glass Harmonica by the known super genius Frankland who was known to all of upper class.

[@JamesW225]

Love this as sell as your other stuff. You are my biggest inspiration to continue studying at age 66. God bless you.

[@edwardmorton6691]

I could watch and listen to you all day and all night. There is something remarkable and unique in the way you play your music and it sets you apart from the hoards of players who just play notes correctly. You're a inspiration and the fun you get from playing is infectious. Bravo.

[@edsonlopesguitar]

Guitar: Martin Woodhouse, 2010

[@ahmadkh3588]

Bravo

[@johnquantran]

Your guitar really sing ❤

[@Alip_Ba_Ta.]

amazing

[@edsonlopesguitar]

[@ramsey121kamar]

Fantastic! Hard to find people who play with expressiveness and some variation. I'm a fan.

[@neymacieloliveira5265]

Espetacular ! A melhor versão das Variations on a Theme by Mozart no KZbin.

[@davidnefesh]

Just beautiful, and I love the space and unique dynamics you bring to it. Bravo! Warm regards from Detroit!

[@신세계-j3g]

🌈👍

[@ivomondini4018]

Mais uma excepcional interpretação do maestro Edson Lopes, que através de sua técnica apuradíssima, sem demonstrações de virtuosismo exagerado e desnecessário, devota um total respeito pelo violão e pelos autores. Como é bom para nós, amantes do violão, escutá-lo. BRAVO !!!

[@kelborgui]

Depois de ver o vídeo do Segovia, pensei que nunca mais apareceria um outro que me surpreendesse tocando esta obra, mas quando se trata de Edson Lopes, tudo é possível!...PARABÉNS MESTRE!...

[@flaviodelisa]

SIMPLESMENTE FANTÁSTICO. TIRO O CHAPÉU.

[@jedufour]

Escuchá la de Pepe Romero, la supera ampliamente

[@marciabraga3939]

Kelvin Borrero, tudo é possível em se tratando de Edson Lopes!

[@kelborgui]

@@jedufour Sim, Pepe é um de meus preferidos.

[@dmeachy]

Thank you for posting this. I'm going to learn this piece now. Knowing me, it will take at least a year and I've been playing 50 years!

[@mialotusmusic]

Splendid version! It is absolutely fascinating to see how many interpretations there is for this piece and how each performer brings something personal and beautiful to it!

[@przemekdziewinski1064]

Bravo! One of the most difficult pieces of Sor's to play and yet your interpretation and technique make it wonderful to listen to - we're trully thankful for your work and time put into it. I admire you as a former student of my most admirable guitarist, Andres Segovia

[@edsonlopesguitar]

Przem Dz Thank you

[@carlosfranco9539]

Excelente interpretación, estudié guitarra clásica muchos años y a pesar de pasar muchas piezas ésta quedó pendiente. Hoy a mis 44 tengo toda la motivación para leer la partitura y esforzarme para conseguir una buena ejecución. Gracias Edson por esta grabación. Es maravillosa la forma en que la interpretas. Saludos desde Uruguay!

[@perakojot6524]

Magnificent. I really wasn't expecting it. I've listened almost all of the interpretations on KZbin and this one is in top 3 for sure, on the level of Williams, just a bit shy of Segovia's one. Chapeau maestro!

[@tonikaila5512]

Very nice! Great sound, great balance - by far the best interpretation of this piece I've heard. Keep up the good work and many thanks for posting!

[@Fishnberg]

What a amazing cover of my favorite piece. this song feels illegally underated, even so its soo beautiful, catch, rememberable, and peaceful... Amazing work, keep it up~

[@aikidolimaaikikaijosetarri5812]

Es mi tema favorito y lo he escuchado por muchos intérpretes, y la tuya me parece magistral, tu estilo es magnífico. Gracias por compartirlo.

[@aquinomachado]

Bravo Professor, há muito tempo não via e ouvia um interprete com excelência. Estou fascinando com sua habilidade e virtuosidade. O repertório é maravilhoso e sua execução magnifica. Gostei muito dos 25 Estudos De Mateo Carcassi. Por diversão de leigo, decorei alguns, mas sou amador apaixonado e toco só para meu divertimento. Estou aprendendo muito com sua performance. Parabéns e obrigado por existir.

[@evebennett6716]

So very beautiful. Thank you so much. I'm making a list of the very best performances of a few of the most beautiful music I've ever heard to be used at my memorial service where I want the theme to be beautiful things in this life, rather than sadness.

[@PedroLopesMusic]

Comecei a estudar essa peça agora, se eu conseguir chegar perto da metade da técnica desse mestre está bom demais!😅

[@JDCullum]

Marvelous. Whenever Edson Lopes has recorded a piece I wish to learn. I listen to his interpretation first.

[@raffitorossian6994]

Mr Lopez music has taste, has color, has nuance, has technic. he is deffinitely one of the best in the world.

[@GuenterGeurts]

Wonderful interpretation! I forget the virtuosity and enjoy the music and your playing pleasure. Best wishes, Günter

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Esta es una gran versión de este clásico de la guitarra española. Congratulaciones al maestro Edson Lopes.

[@mario9133]

Cos'è questo? Un angelo che suona la chitarra. Bravo Maestro. Sognante!

[@rafaelcastroribeiroluz3077]

Estou estudando capricho árabe e essa foi uma das melhores interpretações que vi. Parabéns e muito obrigado!

[@caglar.cakmak]

Bu amca çok güzel çalıyor. Rampaların ustasıyız Edson amcanın hastasıyız , Edson bizi diskoya götür :) Şaka bir yana :D Baktım da aralarında en sağlam çalan üstad Edson ! Helal olsun , yazdıklarımı çevirmeye kalkmayın beceremezsiniz :) Pretty Good Master Edson Lopes , Muy Bien !

[@heroianonimo7830]

Maravilhosa interpretação! Continue postando, pois essa musicalidade inspira muitos. Também fico agradecido pelo teu carinho ao disponibilizar as partituras.Fica com Deus.

[@belkismartin7019]

MAGISTRAL!!!! Me ha encantado,que bonito. Buenas noches, y feliz descanso. GRACIAS🌿

[@simonemarino3435]

I'm studying this brano, can I appreciate the extreme precision of your execution. This contribute it's really important for my practice. Thanks maestro!

[@robertobiccari5464]

Grandissimo! Una volta la facevo anch'io. Oggi mi verrebbe da piangere a ri-studiare questo brano.

[@Cabbycabbage]

This is all so beautiful! How could anyone in their right mind give this a thumbs down! It's beyond me! Fantastico & Bravo!!

[@tasmedic]

What happened to the introduction? Did we just lose that 2 sheets' worth??! I enjoyed the lockers. Beautiful cabinet making. The playing was pretty good, too! It's obvious that Edson loves playing this piece. His emotional involvement is palpable, and communicates in the lovely warm atmosphere he creates with his instrument. All he needs to do now is learn the introduction to the piece!!!

[@Luckystone211]

Amazing, iam simply swept off my feet, I have no words. Great performance, awesome, Great guitarist, accomplished he is. Love to listen him playing all day long.

[@elizabetebertinodafonseca5232]

Excelente performance. Seus vídeos são uma inspiração para prosseguir estudando esse lindo instrumento. 😊

[@didiparacatu1]

Primorosa execução! Lirismo no "canto", definição clara dos acordes, baixos e domínio timbristico no instrumento. Bravo!!!

[@EyeShotFirst]

Wonderful performance. It inspires me to work harder on my playing. I hope to one day play half as well as you. It's nice to see someone expressing such joy in both their mannerisms and their playing. This is the performance of someone who truly loves music and the guitar.

[@VincenzoMartinelliGuitarist]

What a beautiful sound and playing Edson Lopes

[@Exxcelsi]

Assisti recentemente a um vídeo do John Williams interpretando esta peça, e devo dizer que o digníssimo Edson Lopes, pro nosso orgulho, faz soar bem mais bonito que ele. Óbvio que é tudo questão de opinião, mas é isto que penso.

[@dsaqueiroz5781]

Concordo totalmente contigo!!!

[@doctorshawzy6477]

A wide repertoire, unlimited skill, and great style...that is Edson!

[@alexmacleod2706]

I have only been following you for a month but wish l had heard of you a long time ago love your playing

[@juliohualde8777]

He escuchado muchas versiones de esta pieza. La mejor es esta del Maestro Lopes, sin duda. El mejor guitarrista del siglo XXI.

[@JamesW225]

Perhaps the nicest interpretation i have heard. Well done sir.

[@Hotsk]

Such a joy to experience this performance. Bravo, maestro!

[@0x0221]

That was an amazing and inspiring performance. Bravo, maestro!

[@mksounds6326]

Incredible rendition of this piece. Your tonal variation in the passage beginning at 2:00 is fantastic. Well done! MK

[@pleeuwer1]

Beautifull performance.The best I have heard. Thanks.

[@jokosusilo5639]

Great performance......Thank you so much.

[@manuelserro1139]

prof maravilhosa interpretacao obrigado

[@m1k3br4v0]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you, Edson

[@PaulAmodeo126]

Another absolutely magnificent performance of a virtuoso piece! Bravo !

[@boschblue]

Best video of this piece on KZbin.

[@siddyx]

Beautiful !!! I've never heard it played better than this.

[@Meursault86]

You have surprisingly vital fingers. Very beautiful and precise playing.

[@daniel51ra]

Sor hizo un magnífico ejercicio de variaciones y tu interpretación es la culminación de este trabajo. Gracias por compartir Edson. Abrazos DANIEL

[@daveragt]

How could four 'dislikes' be so wrong and four hundred and sixty-two 'likes' be so right? Easy with this level of performance. I just love Mozart ... and Sor too! My only 'dislike' is that I don't know who the luthier is? Thanks for posting this video on a piece which I am studying!

[@MartinWoodhouse-Luthier]

+Dave Mason facebook.com/martinwoodhouseluthier/

[@l.sobralartrealism1052]

Eu queria ser seu visinho amigo!!! fico imaginando vc tocando todo domingo de manha e eu ficaria la no quintal tomando café e ouvindo...kkk Parebens

[@Robert-oz9fy]

There is something about this man that’s different than all the other great players. I realize he has his PhD and is a professor of classical guitar. There’s more to him than that, as if that were not enough. I believe many, including me, can hit a note. Sometimes we hide an individual note for whatever reason. Dr. Lopes makes every note seem personal and distinct. I hear everything he’s playing. He has something that can not be taught or practiced. It’s within him and I believe that’s why he’s so good. If you add in his education, years of practice and a complete mastery of every song he plays, you end up with a great guitarist. Without his instinct and feel for every note I believe he would simply be just another guitarist like the rest of us. Yes, I’m aware of the 1,000’s of hours he’s played is his solid foundation. Regardless, he is encouragement and I appreciate every note he plays. I can not say that about all guitarist.

[@edsonlopesguitar]

Muito obrigado pelas suas considerações

[@Robert-oz9fy]

Edson Lopes Seja bem-vindo. Obrigado por compartilhar seu talento para todos nós que não podemos vê-lo tocando ao vivo.

[@edsonlopesguitar]

@@Robert-oz9fy 😊👍

[@naftalilahav258]

Lopes seems to be the best classic guitar player - Amazing !!

[@Luizvc12]

Belíssima interpretação!!!

[@scubatan]

Wow, breathtaking, wonderful rendition!

[@carlossamayoa5425]

Gracias gran Edson, eres un verdadero genio,

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

Quelle performance extraordinaire l’un des meilleurs guitaristes de ce siècle bravo maestro

[@PedroSilva-nk6yl]

Edson Lopes me faz sentir bem como brasileiro, muito mais que o simples hastear formal de uma Bandeira. Brasileiro é Alma é Vida.

[@jesusmariamazotapias3139]

Fantástico tu talento, gracias por ese regalo tan nítido bello y noble.

[@hamir6929]

Es un Gran Guitarrista, Domina muy bien todos los ritmos y muy buena técnica,, Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴

[@Timothy-yj6ng]

Excellent playing my friend I've always been a fan

[@GamerGuyMatt1892]

This is simply wonderful

[@danv3938]

Bravo Maestro!!!👏👏👏

[@신세계-j3g]

👍

[@josekalilsalles4706]

Extraordinário desempenho. Ficou ótima ao violão esta lindíssima pela mozartiana. Muitos aplausos.

[@НиколайСмирнов-ж8р]

Великолепно, благодарю.Классическая гитара такая как и должна быть.Но сколько труда было приложено,сколько грамм и этюдов было сыграно,чтобы так легко и виртуозно исполнять такие произведения.

[@jayshepherd9633]

responsibly played. Beautiful art. Hope you are well, Edson.

[@litledevel15]

Ever since I was a boy , I’ve always dreamt of playing this song, being my second semester into school; my guitar instructor is having me play this for my juries coming up next week. Needless to say, I’ve finally learned how to play this truly magnificent and intense piece. It’s not perfect, but I have it all memorized and that’s what makes me happy the most.

[@semeandovidaorg]

Obrigado Edson, seus vídeos são uma inspiração! Abraços!

[@edsonlopesguitar]

Tudo bem Andrei?

[@semeandovidaorg]

@@edsonlopesguitar Caminhando pela graça aqui na quarentena. E você? Tem sido maravilhoso ver você tocar e conhecer seu repertório. Abraços a vc e para a sua família!

[@hgmontenegro]

Bravo!!! Mais uma interpretação primorosa, mestre. Belíssima!

[@genialgenial7113]

This is Amazing playing, my man ❤️❤️

[@cmtsailor]

Masterfully done Sir! Thank you!

[@juiquinha69]

Mestre é muito mais que doutor!!!!!

[@MegaClamjam]

i don't think it's possible to play the finale without dancing and smiling

[@barsaw5616]

Awesome as always

[@KleberMorais31]

Divino! Sempre um prazer , obrigadooo!!

[@alvaroedy]

Esplêndida performance, obrigado por compartilhar Edson, abraço.

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Really great playing. Bravo Sir.

[@fco.luislozanomorales7058]

¡Bravo Maestro! Una magnífica interpretación. Mi enhorabuena y gracias por compartirlo.

[@guitzanin]

Cada vez melhor maestro.

[@izabelvillena7797]

BRAVO.Não me canso de ouvir.

[@belablackrose2967]

I like the tone of your guitar sir.

[@richardenglish2844]

Simply impeccable, brilliant!!!!

[@beneditoneto1]

O que é isso? Um gênio tocando

[@mikedan60]

An absolute joy!

[@rodolfoscevola2582]

one of the greatest guitarist on the world

[@whatever-zp2ls]

It has been more than 30 yrs since I stopped playing the guitar. I used to practice the same piece when I went to university. Your playing reminds me of my happiest school time. Thanks a lot.

[@joaomattos7180]

Belíssima música, executada com maestria !!!

[@statenicolae8913]

Well played man , great interpretation !

[@angeloschenone1517]

Che meraviglia!

[@andrewwong3565]

Wow that’s a tough piece. Great job👍❤️it