J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations - Aria & Var. 1 - Jozsef Eotvos, guitar

[@Michajeru]

This is one of the most magnificent performances of Bach played on the classical guitar that you will ever hear.

[@Michajeru]

I am a lover of Bach's music and I can testify that this is a seriously good performance. I repeatedly come back and listen to Jozsef Eotvos play this masterpiece.

[@paulwareham3657]

I have heard a few amazing renditions of this piece on the guitar but this is by far the best and it captures the feel of the piece perfectly and I really do not feel ANYONE has done this anywhere near as well or beautifully as Jozsef Eotvos

[@Rachotilko]

First, I would like to express my deepest respect for you magnificient art. The Goldberg Variations are truly the only music I need in my life, they are the food for my senses, my mind and my soul. I am moved and grateful to you for bringing this treasure of immense value to the world of guitar. I am really hoping to attend your concert sometimes. With kindest regards, Rastislav from Slovakia.

[@plexiseagull]

What a feat! Jozsef Eotvos has a passion for Bach that shines through his accomplishments both as player and arranger. The first variation should in reality be impossible for one guitar. Most sane guitarist's who have been taught the classical guitar's limits, knows this. Guitarists for an entire century thought about playing it, but they said, "ok let's not waste our time, let's go and pick an easier piece by Bach.." (thinking about the keyboard player's two independent hands, and what's actually going on in the left hand through the entire piece. Not Jozsef Eotvos. Bravo!

[@giorgiosignorile]

this is the best answer to those who say that the transcripts of some music on the guitar are not working.We just know how to play! congratulations Jozsef

[@emeryrandall-h2x]

I am stunned. Its impossible, yet I see it. I HEAR it. A master musician....I wish I could do that.

[@cyprn6600]

this is by far my favorite interpretation on guitar! i must have watched that video 1000 times

[@fatfatimaoz]

as a classical guitarist,i am heartened that goldberg variations can be played so nicely with just one guitar and no dubbing.tis is very peaceful as intended by jsb.thank you!

[@duendemental]

I remember when I first ran into these transc. I couldn't believe them, how faithful they were and how amazingly perfect they sounded on the guitar. You're truly a genius, Sir Eötvös. Köszönöm még egyszer!!!

[@umovilac]

The best Bach I've ever heard, your playing is delightful. Thanks for share Master Jozsef

[@btlhorwood]

what a beautiful interpretation!

[@bonconfidant7514]

A most evocative interpretation! I don'r know which amazes me more: 1) Your absolute mastery of tempo and dynamics/string attack 2) How well a Goldberg variation could translate to guitar - I never dreamed that it could. 3) Your deftness despite having what appear to be thick hands and fingers. Mine are more slender, still I could never play like this even if I practiced all day every day LOL. Thank you for posting this lovely performance.

[@hermx0]

Outstanding! I'd never have thought this would sound well on a guitar... ...you surely did it! Thanks - splendid!

[@donaldaxel]

The tonecolor, the clean pitch and the phrasing is so enticing, thanks for posting. I think the 3rd and further variation demand guitar duet, and he has recorded and published the whole set, so great!

[@xylotone0110]

I think classical music musicians and artists are taught when they learn to play the instrument in question . That one of the important things is to consider how the original composer felt when he / she wrote the music in question . And how they also felt when performing it ; in front of people . Mr Eotvos has inmense skill . Im glad someone is playing Bach and Brahms on this instrument ...

[@yoannabd]

Wow, this was an unexpected and lovely find, I didn't think Goldberg Variations could be transcripted onto guitar successfully yet here we are, this is truly masterpiece!Thank you for the joy it gives me...

[@goodrich777]

Funnily enought there aren't many other versions of this played on the guitar on youtube... truly in a class of your own. Exceptional.

[@resuscitationpicture]

simply the best guitar recording (and live!!) I ever heard. Hope you are doing well, Maestro Eötvös

[@marcopereira983]

No puede haber mejor música que esta!!!!

[@swirls999]

Beautiful - works so well on the guitar!

[@andalusier1]

Thank you for inviting me to this beautiful music! I have played these Goldberg Variations as a teenager a long time ago on piano, I LOVE them! It sounds so gentle and soft on guitar, well interpreted, wonderful and relaxing to listen!

[@mediumaevum]

Thank you for your invitation. Excellent played. Reminds me of John Dowland's music from the 17th century.

[@americanrides]

Very peaceful and beautiful music! If only music could solve our world differences, we would all be at peace. Very well done my friend, from Chicago, Illinois, My best regards, Dave the guitar guy

[@jlas0324]

Human need to break barriers and extend frontiers neve cease to overwhelm me. Not so long ago no one would have ever imagined that such a monumental artwork as the Goldberg could be played on a guitar... and there you are. We hear nowadays BWVs that were thought to be outside the guitar universe. Thanks so much to every contributor from Tarrega to whoever may have done the last miracle (Eötvös is nearly my age, and so much has happened since his Goldbergs transcription). My most humble, deep and respectful admiration maestro.

[@Boldstrummer]

Absolutely beautiful. With such feeling. Rare as Bach is often played as museum pieces. I hope the transcription will be made available to the public.

[@TalentedDilittante]

What a wonderful performance! Thank you so much, Mr. Eötvös. Your ability to listen as you play allowed me to hear J.S.Bach as if he were before me in flesh and blood.

[@WLDFLWR101]

Fantastic transcription of the immortal Bach piece. Thank you for your invitation and sharing of this great music.

[@Pedro83214]

Unbelievable, but true!!! How can a human being play this without a mistake??? This is a really amazing and uplifting performance! I am glad to know it, thank you so much! Glenn Gould would love it, too. Go on, Mr. Eotvos!!!

[@sr-kt9ml]

Gould is overrated IMO. His playing is very cold I find, too rigid

[@DanielSilva-gc4xz]

​@@sr-kt9mlyour taste doesn't make him any less than he is.

[@sr-kt9ml]

@@DanielSilva-gc4xz overrated you mean

[@bumpybumpoo]

lovely and musical always, a revelation. Some transcribed pyrotechnic are mainly nerve-wracking and this is simply beautiful.

[@teachertonya]

Beautifully interpreted, Mr. Eotovos.

[@GREENPOWERSCIENCE]

VERY AMAZING! Merry Christmas.

[@BossieMutsu]

Hi, thank you for invitation to your nice channel. "Jozsef Eotvos" His performance is really excellent！

[@conn1932]

超絶技巧の極み。それでいて実に情感豊か。名演です。

[@rvprezende]

has Someone this arrangement!!!!???? Perfect in the guitar!

[@alemusicante]

Il suono è molto bello, Rinaldo Vacca deve essere un grande liutaio! Ovviamente è anche merito del bravissimo Eotvos

[@unagondolaunremo]

i bought his cd, and i can confirm that he plays wonderful, all the variations!

[@CourtneyBryceHilton]

Fantastic, that worked a lot better than I thought it would - you have a wonderfully relaxed technique, great to watch, beautiful tone too.

[@Vivaldifriend]

Thank you very much for sharing your music.All the best for your passion and talent.

[@BOB-uw8hn]

Its truly wonderful to hear the aria from bwv 988 on the guitar. Its more beautiful in terms of timbre than most piano interpretations. Blessings and good wishes to you in this 2015 new year.

[@kevinlohguitar]

so much control !!! Thanks for sharing... Kevin

[@nostalgiacreep]

don't think i've enjoyed it this much even on the piano. such serenity

[@JamesBaird613]

Beautiful transcription, beautifully played!

[@roberttiso]

Beautiful interpretation, most enjoyed.

[@nadasonic6]

My God, that was... I'm.. speechless! One of my all-time favourite pieces of music. Never thought it could be possible on a guitar. Bravo sir. Braaaaavooooo!!!

[@vayasaberlo8]

Maestro. . . this is pure perfection. .

[@sfkcbf]

It is amazing how well Bach can be tranposed to so many different instruments. It also is amazing to hear an instrument (too often abused) played so well.

[@dimigineva]

Thanks a lot for your message! I'm happy having discovered your music! It is truly beautiful!

[@hassinnundah8081]

Great masterpiece, performed by a great musician. Greetinngs,,,

[@Michajeru]

So very beautiful that I am lost for words.

[@KayvanAbbasi]

Jozsef, I cannot remember how many times I have listened to this beautiful rendition of yours. I will keep listening! Please post more Bach videos! and please let me know if you are ever coming to play at United States, NH. Thanks! With regards, Kayvan

[@GaZonk100]

flawless and magical...this talent comes from another plane

[@attacca62]

My dear friends, the english version of my book about Bach-interpretation questions is released! You can buy it at: www.gms-eotvos.com/store Here is a part from the Preface of the book: "... This book is not the usual umpteenth re-release, enumerating the life and works of the great German master, J. S. Bach. Those interested in such information should buy themselves another book. Here, I address those who would like to rethink some of the old seemingly clear and often assumed unquestionable roots on a deeper level and in an as yet unfamiliar way, and those who are not afraid of confronting new ideas and treading new pathes. Change and the path of change is always difficult. This is especially true if someone has been playing and listening to these works for a long time. I, myself have gone through this painful experience, as I have already mentioned, and therefore I know what I am talking about! For this reason, I have tried, as far as possible, to read these new ideas carefully, to support them with examples and to pass on to practising musicians, rather than a book about theory, a practical guide and handbook. I think that the significance of these ideas goes beyond the sphere of those interested in classical guitar. So far, in my presentations, I have found them able to provide new, interesting stimuli to other early music instrumentalists. Therefore, if you like baroque music or Bach?s works but are not a guitarist, don?t put this book down! Read it! It will prove interesting!I wish you all an enjoyable and a useful read! ..."

[@heliomoura6497]

Muito lindo...!!!! Parabéns...!!!

[@田中たろう-v8y]

Eötvös, József

[@ericlopez6866]

Where can I get the sheet music for this interpretation?

[@badgerbush3556]

Eötvös, József The struggle to play this music is a tough one to tame. I been at it for a year and a half. Such a pleasure to witness a master a work. All the best to you sir.

[@XeroK00L]

Love it!! Would love to see you perform the other opuses too if possible! :D

[@Varvitski]

I bought Jozsef's acclaimed transcription of the Goldberg Variations when it was first published by Chanterelle. It is a beautifully produced edition, and I highly recommend it. As there has been quite a number of requests asking about the transcription, I provide a link to it here - en.schott-music.com/shop/goldberg-variations-no348468.html

[@hindenburg1596]

Thank you, is there a tabulature in this transcription?

[@SantsFlamenco]

Fantastic performance! !!!! Please upload more songs.

[@j-pierrelassalle862]

Superbe ! Merci Mr ! Merci pour « lui »! Merci pour la musique !

[@kazusun184]

A delicate, precise sound is begun to spin by an unhurried performance. I am splendid. Thank you.

[@allan2098]

Amazing playing. I am so impressed by the perfect duration of the high notes on the second piece. Goes to show you don't need long slim fingers to play well!!

[@RobReidGuitar]

very nicely done! I love that first variation!

[@AlfonsoGugliucci]

Very very nice Jozsef, thanks for the invite of you channel, great staff for sure

Supernatural virtuosity! I heard the CD first and couldn't believe that this is possible with one guitar.

[@Michajeru]

Simply wonderful music.

[@senootetsumi]

超絶技巧を感じさせないcantabile.pianissimo.とても美しいです。 バッハの鍵盤作品はリュートの影響が強いので、参考になりました。 是非全曲演奏してください。

[@nadaniente115a]

Beautiful!

[@FabriceOud]

Bravo ! Magnifique version

[@hatinana87]

とても感情がこもった、素晴らしい演奏だと思います。 ありがとう。

[@KayvanAbbasi]

Words cannot explain the beauty of what he played. It is almost comparable to its harpsichord rendition.

[@garybixel6678]

most perfect transcription, bravo

[@leoosiku]

Wonderful!!! Breathtaking!!! Inspirational!!

[@joed6447]

Such beautiful articulation, so moving. Thank you for posting and please release your music on vinyl.

[@BobsArtGallery]

Wonderfull...Thank you.

[@MamaAndBBBird]

Soooo beautiful! absolutely mesmerizing. I can listen to this all the time. Thanks for sharing!

[@RacheliRaz]

Thank you so much to share with me that Aria, your preformance are beautiful ! Love it ! Take care, Racheli

[@funebrerodechacarita]

Maravilloso!!! Great performance !!! Bravo maestro.

[@stranoviolino]

Superb! One of the few who can play (properly) Goldberg's Variations on a guitar ! By the way I played a Rinaldo Vacca and it really is a great guitar,Enrico Bottelli is another great lutist,actually his guitars are perfect for Bach.

[@Animali-z9h]

very nice ......beautiful performance !

[@nicolasdumesnil]

Great performance!

[@lakewoodguitars]

Very tasteful indeed! Thanks for sharing!

[@gwirgalon3758]

Bello e del cuore, dunque elegante. Grazie!

[@alexoidbushuyevich8818]

Wow, it is very cool 👍👍👍💐

[@geometricart7851]

what sorcery is this? amazing

[@dckng2005]

Many thanks for your presentation !

[@norbertogustavoblanco1094]

József: congrats! amazing job. Thank you!

[@KarlheinzFey]

Thanks a lot! Awesome arrangement and playing! I like it very much. Congrats, 5* and happy Easter! Karlheinz

[@nogoogleplus]

Wonderful to hear this on guitar!

[@ozielich]

It's sublime Joszef!

[@youyongsing]

Very good playing and transcription!

[@gezginpaksoy8635]

brilliant. i have his bach cd which is amazing

[@AdrianoTavaresOficial]

Hello my friend loved the video, perfect music how to play the instrument, congratulations, Sincerely your friend Adriano Tavares

[@arturozeballos1]

que capo maestro!!! que transcripción excelente. felicitaciones. arze Argentina

[@Joseripollet]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful video with me. The guitar is happy when you caress. Health and luck...

[@_pythagraph6123]

Perfect and nice play!! Thank you.

[@remoods]

Beautiful music.....great job Music connects our world REMOODS

[@nniicc]

God bless you Jozsef, thank you for your fine work

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Fantastic guitar playing!

[@partyzgit]

Superb !!! Thumb up ;) Thanx for sharing pARTyzant

[@BrianPicchi]

Thanks for sending me this way. Love Aria and I love your performance here.

[@DennisMauricioQuirosFlores]

Brillante! La transcripción y ejecución es tan perfecta que pareciera ser una obra concebida original para guitarra!

[@antido]

Absolutely wonderful! Masterfully played. Bravo!