Francisco Tárrega's "Maria (Gavota)" by Pepe Romero on an 1883 Antonio de Torres (ex F. Tárrega)

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Guitar: 1883 Antonio de Torres, SE49 SP/MP (ex Francisco Tárrega) (www.guitarsalo...)
Here's Pepe Romero performing "Maria (Gavota)" by Francisco Tárrega on the composers second Antonio de Torres guitar - this one made in 1883, numbered SE49, made with spruce top and maple back and sides. Recorded at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, CA.
Pepe Romero "Vintage & Flamenco" light tension strings (www.guitarsalo...) were used on this guitar for this recording.
Huge thanks to the folks at Apogee Electronics (ApogeeDigital.com) for the use of their Ensemble interface in these recordings.
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[@StephiSensei26]

Pepe Romero doesn't simply "play" the music, he offers so much more. He gives his students so much to aspire to and emulate, and we are all his students. Thank you Pepe!

[@ThisCreepingLife]

Of all the versions here on YT i like Pepe's interpretation more, his attention to little details is unmatched, also he doesn't rush with unnecessary speed, he lets the music breath

[@osocargm]

I hadn't read your comments when I did mine but I realized that we think the same. Good.

[@typhanieleng2709]

Can't agree with you any more! Cheers!

[@steveb9325]

The Maestro himself smiling at the end. Me too! Thank you!

[@vinwillcock612]

I’ve just watched this on repeat. Every note is nurtured and given love. The music is an expression of love ,I’m appreciating this more as I get older. My favourite artist!

[@kenji3389]

Older I become, I appreciate small Torres guitars. Sweetness, balance of the tone. It never gives too much, not too less. It’s just perfect. What sets apart Torres guitars to me is. There are other makers louder dynamic guitars which a player will make others listen. These Torres are small and loud enough for the size of the guitar, but it makes audience want to hear more instead of a players try to make others listen. When the audience focus to hear the voice they will find a sweet perfection and rewarded from the discovery. Torres to me at least is a magical perfect guitar that allows the revelation of its secret to only those who listen and touch and play.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Well said, such a delight too hear, slow romantic tempo on Maria, I've played for 25yrs too fast!!!

[@Alexcountery]

I was so pleased to have had the opportunity to watch you play live in Amarillo Texas recently. A true master of the art!

[@nancyn8324]

Same here! Took my family to his concert at Fort Worth recently and it took our breath away! My 10 year old is learning classical guitar he was so excited to tell his teacher about concert. His teacher couldn't believe we got the opportunity to see Pepe in real life :) He is teaching my son this piece as new assignment and encouraging him to come up with his own interpretations as inspired by Pepe.

[@vinwillcock612]

Beautiful! I can see what I am doing wrong when I listen to Pepe. He enjoys every note. Where as I just get it done.

[@bornthebjorn1490]

Mr romero you are just SO excellent. A joy to listen to. Wishing you and GSI many blessings

[@osocargm]

Que elegancia! Me gusta como pausa la melodía, como la hace respirar. Contrario a lo que hacen varios 'virtuosos' de hoy que la tocan como si fuera la carrera de los 100 m planos en las olimpiadas. Y sí veo en varios guitarristas que parece que están en una gran competencia por demostrar quién es el más rápido, el más perfecto en técnica que a veces parecen robots, no humanos. El arte, en este caso la música de la guitarra ¿necesita robots tocándola?

[@alejandrocampos4720]

Como siempre,una magnífica interpretación!!!!👏👏👏

[@josecarrasco933]

Maestro, gracias por hacerme sentir esta música.

[@juanolave9173]

Majestuosa interpretación!! Sonidos puros, limpios, tempo Perfecto, ❤❤❤❤

[@ticker1ch]

Piece, player & approach are quite Divine in this. Bravo!

[@steverlfs]

My son got to meet Maestro Romero and even shook his hand. I am soooooo jealous!

[@Michajeru]

Oh yes Maestro, that was beautiful!

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

Lovely, just the right speed.

[@mauronocito3044]

Un artista merecedor de tal privilegio. Suena hermosa en sus manos maestro. GSI gracias por tanta belleza!

[@sheeparebillygoats7221]

Pepe gives me chills. Really makes the melody ring.

[@Javi-ow8tw]

Que bonita tu interpretación, me ha servido mucho de inspiración

[@onstagerecords]

Abdolutely pepe ronero is living legend. Please more recording

[@StevenRosenberg]

The guitar sounds great, but that's because Pepe Romero is so great. Most of the tone is in those hands. I need to hear a normal person play it. I always think that maple back and sides make for too much high end, but this sounds perfect. Of course, it'sTarrega's guitar, so what else can you say?

[@riccardorocchi60]

Completely agree!

[@Boldstrummer]

Pepe knows the heart of Spanish sentiment.

[@96Noula]

The best guitar player the teacher all of teachers

[@paul_domici]

Bravo!!!! Fantastico!!!!!

[@frankytumbuan4493]

Its great !Pepe Romero is the best.

[@nicholasgeorge7825]

Maestoso, maestro.

[@titovalderrama]

Por su talento muchas gracias

[@selmodasilva6881]

Maravilha, só assistindo de novo, muitas vzs

[@GlynnMartin]

God bless you Pepe how great you are

[@alexandreeeeee]

gracias maestro!

[@enriquemendez1507]

Ok here is my humble opinion. The master of technical classical guitar of our time is irrefutably David Russell. But of feel and evoking thoughts, memories, and feelings with just a piece of wood with six strings. Well that is without a doubt Pepe Romero.

[@bornthebjorn1490]

Did you see russells recent bach 996? I mean...wow.

[@enriquemendez1507]

@@bornthebjorn1490 that is exactly what I was referring to. I mean wow just when I thought it had all been done.

[@bornthebjorn1490]

@@enriquemendez1507 very rare to witness perfection like that

[@enriquemendez1507]

It was playing in the background while I was doing some weekend cleaning when it hit me how perfectly executed and tonally rich the pieces were being performed. It has an almost piano like fluidity and sounds so un-guitar like. He has transcended to a new level of playing.

[@alvaromendizabal4073]

@@enriquemendez1507 how about you hear Leonhardt or Pierre Hantaii play it in the Cembalo and then try to hear it again on guitar? I truly cant. That being said, very good effort indeed, although in the Prelude I do think Tal Hurwitz is way, way, way better. Sadly we only have that movement and not the whole thing. Don't take me wrong, David is a monster, but I do think he shines more on Barrios and other music composed by him. Bach always makes people split hairs and the overall approach is not 100% my cup of tea. But guitarristically immaculate though.

[@martinproud8813]

Magnificent 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Luna-cx1pp]

Such master over dynamics

[@hamirflorezdevia8885]

Muy bien, que linda Guitarra

[@Footmann_2022]

The Best!!!!

[@josotorres9643]

What a marvel........

[@mostafaakhoundi9916]

Wunderbare Musiker und Musik 🌹🌹

[@poinjo6473]

maestro...

[@roybean7166]

Has the guitar been rebuilt over the yrs, or is it as it was originally.?

[@kateguitar]

👏👏👏🌟

[@namyur]

Como suena esa guitarra....

[@oilybrakes]

This vid clearly shows that having small hands is not an issue. 🌝

[@niceguitar6144]

Just wonderful. Why indulge idiots with the unnecessary dislike button?

[@alexfreda8416]

With just that few dislikes a lot of times the button is just pressed by accident, I've done that myself ☺️👍

[@andrewpegman7959]

Nice, but the rubato spoils it a bit. And don’t need rest strokes these days

[@johnny_rotvar]

rest strokes are the best. its a torres what are you talking about