Johann Sebastian Bach's "Prelude from BWV 1006a" played by Mateusz Kowalski on a 2007 Fritz Ober

[@TheBobsteg]

This guy gonna be a renowned name in classical guitar very soon I feel

[@philogb]

TheBobsteg I loled

[@eriksvensson2706]

He is great, ijust jumped on his videos and I am just admiring him

[@tony89718]

If he isn’t already, he should be.

[@DAMusic-qu2ec]

His legato is marvelous. So much harder than it seems.

[@michaelshultz8973]

Stunning. This is very possibly the most beautiful tone I’ve ever heard someone achieve on classical guitar. Why have I not heard of Mr. Kowalski until now??

[@davidhunternyc1]

I have his album. It's terrific but the beautiful tone you're hearing is how he's playing the 2007 Fritz Ober guitar. His albums use a different guitar.

[@Per-Olovkindgren]

Simply amazing!

[@stevedoolanTacoma]

Hey there folks try this. Listen to Mateusz play this and then listen to Augusin Hadelich play the same piece on the violin and then listen to Mateusz again. You will be even more impressed than before. Most people would never compare the violin and the guitar but with these two men you can. Absolutely amazing.

[@spikespa5208]

Gotta hear it on the organ also: Sinfonia, Contata no. 29.

[@davidyates1078]

Love how “crisp and clean” the notes sound. I literally sang along with the bass notes at 2:45.

[@edwardraczkowski6080]

I love his style. He seems to be so relaxed, especially with his right hand. It's like he was born for this.

[@davidgersten704]

Fantastic, precise, great dynamics. You’ve done justice to Bach.

[@davelee8961]

In the USA here, we would say that was hitting the ball out of the park. Beautiful.

[@simondanielssonmusic]

A lot of other interpretations I've seen of this piece have felt choppy and almost staccato-like. This feels more true to the violin version, exquisitely played!

[@davidhunternyc1]

I agree. I think it's because Mateusz masterfully counterpoints forte with soft pianissimo. I can't stop listening to it. I downloaded the album on Roon.

[@luckylicks3497]

Bach is ever-present, always relevant. Well played!

[@theoneandonlybach]

Amazing colouring performance of 1006! That's what guitar is about

[@robdeshane321]

I love the tempo. Fluency and precision. Tonality of guitar is wonderful. Great performance.

[@chrisdavidson8525]

This guy...he is just the best. I can't believe how good he makes everything sound!

[@kyotoagreement]

The sustain on those lower strings (!)... just unbelievable tone. Incredible.

[@georgep2222]

Just wow!

[@Jean-AlbertCAUMES]

Interprétation remarquable, avec la juste sensibilité

[@bogbel1]

What a virtuoso performance!!! Thank you!

[@משהרוזלינו]

Extraordinary

[@bertoldgerrychannel]

Once when I was a kid, I watched a seluloid recording of John Williams playing this repertoire in a church in Spain. And now listening to this melody again, delivered in such precision and beautiful dynamics, it melts my heart ♥ awesome work!

[@davidhunternyc1]

I never knew a guitar could sound this beautiful. With supplication to Djivan Gasparyan, there was one point in this performance where it was so seductive I felt like the guitar is the most beautiful sounding instrument I ever heard. Obviously, a big bow to Bach, Fritz Ober, and Mateusz Kowalski. I just downloaded Mateusz's albums on Roon. I'm stunned... but there's something about the warm amber sound of this 2007 Fritz Ober guitar that's truly special.

[@joannavaughan4153]

Stunning

[@hayhel5943]

Eine grossartige Interpretation,Musikalität im Vordergrund ,technisch hervorragend 👍👍👍. Haysam helal

[@barefootdesigns]

You make it seem so effortless. Very clean, great tempo and nuance. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

[@Martincohenphoto]

So incredibly brilliant...

[@MIVANDIAZCRUZ]

So clean!

[@maynardmakin460]

absolutely stunning..

[@lancerigby3662]

Beautiful! Love the dynamics!

[@olivieraleman]

Bravo! I've heard this piece by many guitarists and this is a favorite.

[@gavrinmahaffey3656]

Absolutely marvelous!

[@Danniow]

Awesome in every sense of the word

[@taeyoungahn7117]

Bravo👏👏👏

[@panxueming]

you are playing good👍😊🙃😃

[@JaxonBurn]

Absolutely magnificent

[@joelgerard7869]

I have heard many versions of this piece, and this is by far the best execution I've come across. I look forward to hearing more from this individual.

[@BrianAuer]

That was outstanding. Loved the tone, dynamics, overall feel. Amazing version, well done!

[@oOAngeloAmorimOo]

this is now my favorte guitar video of all time, thank you so much for this Mateusz!!

[@nagemkahwage5928]

Performance maravilhosa!! Obrigado.

[@raffitorossian6994]

Simply a giant guitarist. Thanks for uploading.

[@carlosbonfim7624]

Uma das melhores performances que eu já vi. Só fico aqui imaginando que são os 9 indivíduos que marcaram um "não gostei".

[@DmitryLevin]

Absolutely!

[@PELLEWGRA]

The devil of all preludes!!! And you won it!

[@bananiarz1972]

zapisuje do wielu kolejnych wysłuchań.

[@PaperSnowflakesEbooks]

Brilliant! 👏👏👏 I like everything you do.

[@sopasopasson5563]

So amazingly fluid...

[@barbara8207]

Breathtaking

[@loiseaunoir1021]

He rivals with the best luthenists! The arrangement by Frank Koonce is very good indeed, and his book is wonderfully written and fille with historical notes. Never take this out of your repertoire Mateusz, this piece will be very good for you in the future.

[@marcelojuliodiaz8674]

Este muchacho es magistral tocando la guitarra,muchas gracias!!!

[@cheekoandtheman]

THIS is the definotive version ,BRAVO . Julian Bream would be proud !

[@timbacchus]

Amazing what mind and body can do

[@chikaivan]

Bravo.

[@jerryfischkes1536]

True perfection and more!

[@cap5364]

Amazingly fluid!

[@brianismael4553]

Words fail me ,I've listened to several violin versions of which this is very similar beautiful.

[@adamdelmonteguitarist]

Fantastic!

[@nicholasgeorge7825]

Absolutely owning this piece. A wee presto.

[@edfederoff2679]

Bravo!!!

[@math11235]

wonderful sound

[@johnstrand7456]

Absolutely stunning from beginning to end!! Bravo!!!

[@nationalsocialist8382]

Exquisitely ephemeral, the guitarist really motoring along with his superb technique and the guitar itself adds in to the timeless composition. Par excellence!

[@jonathandavidnagy]

Very well done! Proper tempo, clean execution, tasteful ornamentation....Bravo!!!

[@ratnoomsansook768]

What a wnderful interpretation.

[@hermantangdililing2268]

Great performance! Toraja, Indonesia

[@adambaileyshow361]

So impressive! Great, clear sound.

[@roberthiggins2162]

Guitar Salon has got some great guitarists performing there. They also have some great guitars. This guy sounds so good.

[@3373-g8z]

Outstanding skills!

[@rubo1964]

simply amazing thank you

[@forrestkim3718]

Beautiful !!!

[@mirkobaotic9230]

Bravo!

[@nbnguitar]

So good.

[@wr7804]

Magnificent!!

[@windsorwoman]

Bravo! Perfection!

[@kennethfaught8754]

Crazy good! 👏👏

[@juiquinha69]

Muito bom, execução primorosa!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@NeoclassicalRadagast]

Amazing.

[@fidemservavi3128]

What a great technique producing so neat and clean sounds brvo😊

[@ellocojuntapuchosmvdo4978]

que hermosa pieza

[@eduardobernardesdemelo5636]

Eu acredito que para se tocar as músicas de Johan Sebastian, primeiro tem que ser um ser superior nesse planeta, assim como um ser celestial! Valeuuu 🤗.

[@TheJaoz3]

Eu discordo, acredito que qualquer um pode ficar bach nessa terra, acredito que até o próprio bach era um grande pecador. Por outro lado ele sempre dedicou sua obra a Deus, "Soli Deo Gloria". Agora ao vídeo, realmente essa interpretação é algo fenomenal.

[@brianmonks6358]

Astoundingly good!

[@juarezandrade7562]

Magnífico som. Bravíssimo

[@sixstringsolution]

Beautiful, thank you for the video.

[@andrewmays3988]

Perfect!!!😊

[@drnasdaqlive]

I love you! Amazing!

[@waldekkapusniak9972]

Genialnie jak zawsze.

[@nikosz66]

Wow ! Bravoo !

[@themusiccovenant]

Master guitarist

[@lincolndavismusic]

That was awesome

[@wadedixon6595]

Amazing!

[@soundknight]

Great cross string right hand technique on the G# bass inverted chords before the second sequential descending apeggio.

[@ericulreich6791]

Excellent!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Amazing!!!...🤙😎🤘

[@poorvi1565]

Very well played!!!:))))

[@leandrodiazkeller1041]

tremendo, alto capo!

[@sheetallohakare4888]

Ineffable.

[@craigrichardellioott]

Brilliant

[@marcelogodoy9564]

Bravo

[@michealhtoon]

Best playing guitrist in bwv1006 prelude

[@marcelotapia9649]

Muy bien los chiquitos

[@spaceman1981]

That was quite satisfying - really excellent.

[@Sparedda_72]

fantastico!