Agustín Barrios Mangoré's "La Catedral: III Allegro Solemne" by Irina Kulikova on a 2022 Eric Sahlin

[@LFUFMNX]

This is one of those stellar performances that makes me feel both inspired and like giving up, because I'll never come close to how good this is.

[@IrinaKulikova]

It’s possible!!!

[@senortenpiedad8515]

Music is a language, so that means you have a voice! Instead of sounding like others do, polish your own voice so you can make the message clear, keep it up!

[@LFUFMNX]

@Ricky Anthony Thanks, genius.

[@qw3cky913]

Its just an insane amount of practicing to gain speed since this is like twice as fast as its supposed to be played. Also, the first two movements are much easier and just as beautiful. I've already learned the first 2 movements today and I've only been playing for like 7 years.

[@oscarrenerodriguezgaleano175]

❤, respetable respuesta.

[@davidsckaff2376]

I don't know how to express it in words. But it is the best performance of Solemne I have ever heard. You're marvelous, Professor Kulikova!!!

[@ricardomuniz5075]

I agree

[@mauriciopalma]

Irina is one of the most impressive guitar players I've ever seen.

[@utzuckz]

one of my favourite guitarists giving an outstanding performance of a major piece in the guitar repertoire!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you ❤

[@Larry30102]

When I was listening to this it was like “You got to be kidding me!” Best rendition of this piece I’ve ever heard. Great job. I’m blown away.

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊

[@felipebianchi6610]

I Agree!!!

[@themusiccovenant]

One of the greatest living guitarist

[@IrinaKulikova]

👏👏👏👏

[@EvGeniusS]

Браво, лучшее исполнение этого произведения! Безупречно, и так страстно, невероятно!

[@kaslircribs5804]

One of the greatest performance of Barrios's The Catedral. Thanks for sharing.

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊

[@RTD553]

I'm a professional guitarist - this is the finest playing I have ever seen. The tone and consistency is perfect.

[@oscarrenerodriguezgaleano175]

❤ no soy guitarrista pero sé apreciar la calidad y te doy la razón.

[@zerokekwl4781]

it sounds a bit edited/enhanced? i could hear each hammer/pull as if each note was plucked; loud notes sound softened imo. it's too balanced/consistent, is it even possible? otherwise, this piece was played to perfection.

[@BrianAllenbyAUS]

@@zerokekwl4781 Every recording is enhanced and engineered. That is why they have sound engineers and this is no exception. The balanced sound and loud notes softened as you described is a result of a compressor. IT does not enhance your playing or talent though. She is a master, I suggest you watch her other videos instead of being jealous why people can be this good!

[@senkevichaleksandr8877]

Всем привет, кто наслаждается таким мастерским исполнением музыкального произведения. Здесь много чувств звука, ритма энергии, гармонии исполнителя и гитары. Спасибо Ирина. Большое вам спасибо!!!!

[@IrinaKulikova]

О, Спасибо 🙏

[@mirzasalihefendic8258]

Wow, this performance is so brilliantly virtuosic, that all the great virtuosos that I've heard so far play it, fade in comparison to this..Absolute bow down Irina. YOU ARE THE BEST..🙌🙌🙌

[@АлександрЗыков-г1м]

Сама жизнь поселилась на кончиках пальцев Ирины и в ее душе, когда я слушаю ее игру, со мной происходит что-то невероятно хорошее и доброе) Спасибо, Ирина!)

[@akanda50]

Irena, your intention to go Heart to Heart sent this music right to the center of my heart. The wonderful thing about extremely beautiful music and flawless performing is that there is an uplift the lasts for a very long time. Thank you for sharing your talent and for your Devotion to your art. You are blessing so many! Please continue sharing in such a profound way!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@julioferrari9373]

Excelent, Irina! 🌹🇦🇷

[@croay]

Everytime I search for a guitar piece and find a video with Irina playing it, it makes my day a bit better. She's a treasure.

[@reza-2286]

I always follow your videos and I must say that this was definitely one of the best performances I have ever seen from you. I always wished that it was possible for you to have an educational channel so that all those who love this art all over the world can benefit from your talent.I Love your smile Irina 💐💐

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you! I am writing a book now and PhD research. Also I have an education channel on Patreon

[@mikelnavarro69]

Absolutely outstanding . Great irina kulikova!! 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰🎵🎶💖🤗

[@Rihuelo]

Maravillosa virtuosidad, porque ajusta la solemnidad que merece La Catedral a las profundas raíces de la guitarra en su sonido Andalusí. Mezcla Catedral y Mezquita, contempladas desde un jardín en el que se dan la mano ambas culturas.

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

I almost have to make a second comment, acknowledging how much I appreciate your attitude, Irina Kulikova. That you see every concert equally important, whether is a full concert hall, online or just for one person. All equally important. I can tell a little anecdote from real life: I love flamenco music and went for a show in Ronda, Andalusia, Spain, when I was on vacation there a few years ago. I was so sad, when I got to the venue, because I were the only present, except the guitarist, so I had expected the guitarist either to try to wiggle her way out of the concert or to play something not very inspiring at all. She did not at all, but gave me a one person and fantastic classical and flamenco concert for about one hour! Probably one of the reasons, why she is one of the only Spanish guitar shows to this day, who has a full house in reviews on Google, a score of 5 stars out of 5, because she give herself full in every performance, even for an audience, that most artists would consider a flop. Her name is Celia Morales, by the way. If you go to Ronda ever, look her up! You definitely would be kindred spirits!

[@arjay1140]

Beautiful mix of power, grace, emotion and pace, gobsmacked.

[@guidopinamonti3683]

This is an awesome performance - best I’ve ever heard. This woman is not human. Got a chance to hear her in Portland recently.

[@duyminhtran6060]

Your performance delivery the music to my heart and love your feelings speech Irina

[@_bbie]

Now, this is the best interpretation that is pleasing to my soul. This is what supposed to be played. You humbled me.

[@as7cordas]

Everything she plays is brilliant..... Irina love you!

[@mhathungmurry1842]

Insane 🤯. I never knew humans could do this well

[@Arrow32172]

I'm blown away by your performance of La Catedral. From the first note to the last it was a masterclass in perfection of tone, consistency, and feeling. As I say to all your performances, and I mean it from the heart, bravissima!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Many thanks to you ❤❤❤

[@djalmaveloso2323]

This lady is incredible. I love her performances.

[@DanielMartinez-gv5bv]

Impresionante. La pulcritud con la que ejecutaron esta pieza. Y a una velocidad aún mayor. Braaaavo

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Just so perfectly performed. Very beautiful. That guitar is also incredible. Just to my taste.

[@IrinaKulikova]

I loved this guitar!

[@Learnavel]

What an amazing performance. Irina Kulikova is a rare talent.

[@peterstewart2307]

I can't think of anything to say after listening to this performance - oh! - I can ---- I'm speechless!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you Peter !!! ❤❤❤❤

[@johnhorton1532]

Wow! The single most impressive piece of guitar work that I have ever heard! I’m 74 years old and I have been blessed to hear Irina, and I am an instant fanboy. Incredible! Searching for your channel now. ❤️😎👍

[@genito3705]

¡Sensacional! Pura magia.

[@ЕкатеринаГоманкова-с2в]

Прослушал два раза подряд! А можно слушать бесконечно!! От бешеного темпа ,только все стало лучше прослушиваться, и басовая партия и проходящие.Все чисто и музыкально. Вы мой кумир. ! Больше выставляйте сложных произведений,они Вам под силу. А то с годами уйдут технические возможности.Но, пока Вам по силам любое произведение! Успехов Вам. А. П.

[@deadom]

One of the best renditions of this masterpiece, great guitarist.

[@natasegundo]

Bravo maestra, you certainly play from your heart, and with your virtuosity you're touching countless other hearts.

[@antoniocarlosguedesdeolive8744]

Parabéns por ser tão competente naquilo que faz professora Irina Kulikova. ABS Antonio Guedes.

[@briefcandle2005]

This is prodigious. The precision, speed and nuanced playing are perfect.

[@jorgealbertopitari6351]

Brava....!!!!! Es la mejor versión que escuché en mi vida...!!!!

[@raffitorossian6994]

woooow....wooooow.....woooooow....what a giant super artist is Irina Kulikova. Super technic, super nuance, super clarity of notes and finally, super perfection. Million thanks for uploading.

[@SouvikRoyChowdhury]

Such a maestro....!!! never seen such kind of performance like this... who's agree with me??

[@duyminhtran6060]

Great guitarist player, both hands fast and smooth. Excellent ❤

[@user-fh3ug4jc7d]

ΟΛΑ ΤΑ ΚΑΛΑ ΤΟΥ ΚΟΣΜΟΥ!!! ΣΠΟΥΔΕΑ ΕΡΜΗΝΕΥΤΡΙΑ!!!!🎼💐💐💐

[@sergearcher]

Bravo!!! Wonderful performance.

[@fercaism]

Viva Barrios por siempre 🇵🇾. Estoy feliz que haya gente en este mundo que tenga la capacidad y talento de ejecutar esta obra maestra. Gracias

[@Manolin_Piloto]

Muy limpio todo, definitivamente una mis obras preferidas

[@Morozov_Guitar]

Это просто фантастика! И музыкально и виртуозно - на одном дыхании! Браво Ирина! 👏🌏🌱🌈🌷

[@Yuriy21]

Чудесное исполнение, где виртуозность служит художественным целям. Безусловно, Ирина достигла высшего уровня мастерства и является на сегодняшний день одной из самых крупных гитаристок мира!

[@manuelprietorodriguez7567]

De acuerdo.

[@Fwmassura]

This is without a doubt the greatest performance of this piece that I listened to. Brilliant! Out of this world! And the sound of that guitar?!

[@scubajay11]

A beautiful performance by a very talented artist indeed. I love the intro and outro where the performer gives some personal insights. Please continue to do this moving forward if possible. Much appreciated. Greeting from sunny Florida, USA.

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you

[@Jellysfrickingstuff]

Incredible stuff! I typically tend to prefer when people are a little more intentional and artistically liberal with the tempo in this piece, like slowing it down and speeding it up for the dramatic parts so that it has dramatic emotion hills and valleys like any great performance should, but this was still stupendous.

[@joaquim02]

I am a great fan of Irina. She is amazing. I am happy that she played this piece only for me.🙂

[@IrinaKulikova]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Sermondt]

Great, Irina! Thank you!

[@curtoll]

Ирина супер!!!! Люблю эту часть Собора!!!Технично!!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Спасибо

[@IrinaKulikova]

Спасибо ☺️

[@manuelprietorodriguez7567]

Para mi no solo técnicamente. También musicalmente.

[@вячеславРетунский-н2ь]

Вот вот, технично и из за этого слишком механистично...что ли, как будто на конкурсе "кто быстрее сыграет...."

[@yaakovhassoun8965]

I saw Irina in perform in March, she was incredible, and she gave a masterclass I really liked too.

[@lucho_0211]

Must be the best rendition I've ever heard, amazing work

[@raffitorossian6994]

simply, an amazing performance with excellent technic and nuance with clean and pure notes as well. bravo. You are definitely a giant arrtist. I wish you health and much more success.

[@kcholudo]

Wow incredible performance!!! Congratulations

[@IrinaKulikova]

🙏❤️

[@yacinesan]

It's very unlikely that's someone will play it any better...ever 🎩🎩👏👏👏

[@gitarisngasal4678]

Wow it's flowing.perfectly. great performance!

[@guitar_arrangements]

A supreme mastery! It is very fast and it should be. For my taste, it could be just a tiny bit slower, too, but it is exquisite for us to have around a fast performance of this scale, with perfect phrasing and articulation at the same time.

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊 sometimes I play it slower but all depends on the acoustic or the room and the feelings in the moment of the performance…

[@guitar_arrangements]

@@IrinaKulikova With your control of the instrument I believe you can do whatever you want 🙂I do notice that you have played it here even faster than on your latest album, where you recorded a whole piece. And I prefer this version even more. Of course, it's not all about speed, it's about handling a piece in overall - accuracy, timing, a sense of effortless execution and, of course "it's about the touch" 😉 I must express my admiration not only for your technical mastery, but also for depth and nobility of your interpretations, as well as for warmth and pureness of your tone.

[@IrinaKulikova]

@@guitar_arrangements thank you 🙏

[@tonywright8294]

Just unbelievable ! Superb.

[@gregoriopelaezfernandez6801]

Asombroso...esta interpretación de "La Catedral" me parece la mejor que haya escuchado

[@mikemccann]

Amazing! You absolutely nailed that performance. Technically and artistically and emotionally. 👌

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊

[@ninorizzo8163]

Fantastica interpretazione , e che velocità , bravissima 🙏🙏🙏

[@josepaim2012]

Maravilhoso sua Interpretação Irina ! ❤

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

Genial y Maravillosa versión. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ¡Bravo Irina!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you ❤

[@HagamosLoImposible]

WAWWWW!!!!!!!!! AMAZING.. really...really... sin piece is sooo hard to play, and your interpretation, time, sound, was, is, GREAT!! THANKS

[@JeffPatenaude]

Well that was out of this world

[@mosteirosaojosenaserradoci4830]

Incomparável interpretação, técnica e musicalmente. Superb!!!

[@duyminhtran6060]

Great performance, great guitarist player. I wish I"m your student.

[@sweeannteo592]

Magic is in the right hand!

[@lintriboulet831]

merveilleux merci !

[@garyjulian3148]

Irina plays the best rendition of La Catedral I have heard

[@romulorougemont3313]

Outstanding performance!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊

[@scotthayes-nylonstringguit8592]

Just beautiful and amazing playing. Flawless !

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you

[@roughcollielover1784]

bravo simply the best I've heard doing this piece

[@brunatrev]

Beautiful, deep and free 🧡 Amazing Irina, thank you

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 🙏

[@kostasd1]

Unbelievable! Until recently I considered Kazuhito Yamashita's interpretation the best on KZbin. I was wrong. This is amazing! Bravo. Only 17K views though??

[@vermontnewyorker]

Bravo! Magnificent! Thank you for sharing.

[@IrinaKulikova]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@NEVAB4]

Bravo. Magnificent from a New Zealand heart .

[@Pacha_Nukaya23]

You are a great máster !!! Thank you !!!

[@paul_domici]

So Masterful!!!!! Thank you for sharing your performance!!!!

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 🙏

[@robsonrodriguespardal9900]

Penso que é a melhor interpretação desse terceiro movimento que já ouvi. E já ouvi muitas.

[@EHzRacingCollecting]

That was beautifully played. Thank you.

[@pietrotumminia7455]

Bravissima Irina! love

[@spyrosguitar]

Bravo Irina!!!!! Amazing!!!

[@vichowemusic]

Wow, just wow! Fantastic performance congrats. 😊

[@IrinaKulikova]

Thank you 😊

[@likeariver2237]

Absolutely lovely performance. 😍

[@Pressy369]

I love your style and the emotion in your performance

[@wadedixon6595]

Awesome Irina, as usual.

[@greekly4428]

Nailed it! Big respect!

[@fernandomeseguerbermejo9438]

que perfección y que velocidad....enhorabuena.. insuperable😉

[@IrinaKulikova]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Jibbahrish1]

Bravo! Amazing. Thank you.

[@IrinaKulikova]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jakubminarik8141]

Best performance I have ever heard. Bravo!

[@sim0n17]

just such a dynamic player - dig it!

[@raibimal222]

one of my best guitarist

[@oscarrenerodriguezgaleano175]

Excelso!! Superior. Disfruté tu performance cada segundo.

[@ducquang09]

This is the best I have ever seen

[@laurentdetienda157]

how joyful !!! Many thanx!