Johann Sebastian Bach: Ciaccona - Andrea De Vitis

Ciaccona (from "Partita II a violino solo senza basso" BWV 1004).
Recorded in December 2019 in Villa Tuscolana, Frascati (Roma).
Sanza Meta produzioni.
Guitar by Walter Verreydt.

[@cornel999]

as a violinist, i prefer to listen to this piece played by a great guitarist like this, than on the violin. and the same for the other polyphonic movements from the Bach solo violin works. every instrument has its own characteristics, and with the violin, it's quite difficult to play complex chord sequences smoothly and perfectly in tune. but on the guitar, the chords just flow effortlessly (or at least someone like Andrea makes it sound that way); there's no interruption of the rhythm, no ugly string crossings, etc. this was just pure pleasure.

[@uneedtherapy42]

the seconds, the minutes, the hours, the days, weeks, months, and years of dedication and practice that it take to play something like this! 52 billion years from now this will still be a masterpiece of creation.

[@TheCheekydeej]

I have never heard a guitar sing and scream and cry and wail and flow so painfully beautifully. Like a raging waterfall, and at times the softest of intimate whispers. Hushed reverence interspersed with blazing fire and fury. The effortless mastery is, astonishing. The purity pours out his fingers like glacial ice melting into a powerful, crystal stream. A flood of sweet perfection, twirling and twisting with a bitter and crisp and measured ferocity. I’ve heard Bach’s Chaconne called, “The Mountain.” Andrea soars over the peaks of this mountain, with effortless ease, even perfectly adding flourishes, trills and harmonics…! A masterpiece and a triumph of expression. Bravo, bravo, bravo. I cannot stop drinking in the beauty of this performance. This is the best Chaconne I have ever heard. I could drown in its magnificence. Thank you for this gift, to my ears and soul and heart.

[@dario2528]

Well David, you have written my thoughts. Thank you so much, Dario from Italy

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

In other words, "That was pretty good..."

[@Koga-Ed]

Totally agree ! 👌🏼

[@davide27111958]

allora, a caldo: ho 61anni, sono musicista, questo pezzo è una colonna della mia vita nelle sue varie trascrizioni ed arrangiamenti, vita che non intendo nemmeno accennarti, per conoscenze ed opportunità, per accreditare ciò che sto per dire. Ebbene: credo sia una delle più belle versioni che io abbia mai ascoltato, e non c'era nemmeno bisogno del video. Complimenti e gratitudine davvero. Di Cuore.

[@siminy12783]

I love this interpretation. This is reminds us why we devote our lives to the guitar.

[@Tranquillomollo]

Nella lunga storia dell'interpretazione di questo gioiello poche volte l'interprete ha il coraggio di prendere una posizione di agogica e fraseggio così netta e convincente, fuori dal manierismo e dall'auto celebrazione ma comunque personale. Il fatto poi di averlo fatto con la chitarra ti fa davvero onore. Un'altra sfaccettatura che ne svela la grandezza. Complimenti di cuore Andrea.

[@marcodelprato7670]

La miglior versione della Ciaccona che io abbia mai ascoltato🥺😍🤤

[@raffitorossian6432]

ANDREA IS A SUPER ARTIST WITH SUPER FEELINGS.....MILLIONS OF BRAVOOOOOOS....!

[@raffitorossian6994]

definitely, Mr Andrea De Vitis is one of the giant artists in the world and an excellent performer of Bach. It touches my heart so easily. Thanks for uploading.

[@miguelfincheira9310]

Gracias Andrea. Son las 00:45 hr en Santiago de Chile, y descubrir esta magistral interpretación de la Chaconne de Bach, es como ir al encuentro con alguien muy pero muy querido...o con uno mismo. Dejaste que cada acorde se sintiera. Fluyes como un rio. Bravooo!!!👏👏

[@MarcoCianchiCianchiguitar]

Complimenti Andrea una esecuzione toccante, senza manierismi ma che coniuga razionalità ed istinto espressivo.

[@jean-lucv.8700]

The best right hand technique ever!!!

[@crocothemis]

And left hand too!

[@BENGYAORA-]

I can't stop looking at how relaxed your right hand is and just be mesmerized at the powerful, sweet, and gentle tone you produced with it. ❤

[@AndreaDeVitis]

It looks relaxed but the fingers use all their energy on the strings! :)

[@BENGYAORA-]

@@AndreaDeVitis bravo, Sir. Keep up the great content, stay safe and healthy~ ❤

[@luigicraus584]

Bellissimo. Non mi stanco mai di riascoltarla. Complimenti.Ho cominciato a suonicchiare la chitarra purtroppo in età anziana... E' uno strumento unico. Grazie a Segovia e a tanti suoi allievi.

[@342567345]

Sono un pianista....ma la tua esecuzione riconosco....è da brividi... Chapeau!

[@arcozen74]

Per anni ho ascoltato solo ed esclusivamente l'esecuzione di Shlomo Mintz e questa è l'unica altra per strumento diverso dal violino che ritenga all'altezza del suo compositore. È semplicemente una continua meraviglia. Grazie

[@klcbsoft]

Ever since decades I'm a little bit obsessed by Bach's Chaconne. Be it violin or guitar, I've probably heard all interpretations of the greats, Barrueco or Heifetz, John Feely or Hilary Hahn .. all the greats ... but this! ... This is divine and otherworldly in terms of technique and interpretation, from the true-to-Bach-portions to the liberties in ornamentation. It's something else, and after hearing it dozens of times, I still can't fathom the depth of this grace- and masterful version. Thank you for sharing this gem with the world.

[@AndreaDeVitis]

The real gem is the Ciaccona! :) thanks a lot, I really appreciate it a lot!

[@naimabouda5997]

The best guitar interpretation of this piece i''ve ever heard. Bravo ! i like this guitar player very much !

[@AndreaDeVitis]

Thanks a lot!

[@cabaac]

de acuerdo!... sólo comparable con la de John Williams!...

[@cabaac]

en realidad la he vuelto a escuchar varias veces y concluyo también que es la mejor de las versiones que escuché desde siempre!...

[@stuartparsons4948]

I agree absolutely 🙂👍

[@edwardkimball596]

Indeed! So many world class performances we can hear & watch on KZbin. This young man really put in a great deal of work deciding where to give the piece breathing room. Flawless playing AND amazing sound & video editing. ‘Nuff said.

[@goscott444]

_IMHO, there is only _*_one_*_ thing wrong with the performances of this masterpiece! It's the question of who has the best interpretation! I just imagine that this argument will go on for an eternity of eternities in one of the back rooms of heaven! Can't wait to get into this one! GOD bless you Andrea De Vitis, brilliant_

[@arieltorres6684]

Andrea is the best. Transmite la emocion de la pieza como nadie . Majestuoso , gracias maestro.

[@robertobiferi1298]

De Vitis riesce a proiettare questo capolavoro in ogni angolo della mente e del cuore

[@Aalii6]

sounds absolutely beautiful, one of my favourite interpretations of this piece

[@Mancio68]

esecuzione magistrale da parte di uno dei migliori concertisti al mondo!

[@sirogiri3597]

Grandissimo Andrea, un'esecuzione da pelle d'oca:

[@goldenbelly8268]

Stupendous! Best version I have ever heard of this most incredible piece. May you stay well and continue to uplift our hearts and minds❤❤❤

[@ErikVanGoch]

That's some fabulous playing/musicianship.

[@JPHappo]

This is what Segovia meant when he said that a guitar is an orchestra

[@Koga-Ed]

Beautiful rendition ! Thank you ! 😊 🙏🏼

[@miguelrovers6417]

Shockingly beautiful. Fantastic interpretation

[@martincabaa]

Best of the best! ❤️

[@rexormax1925]

Il silenzio che segue la fine di questa incredibile esecuzione è come il traumatico risveglio da un sogno meraviglioso.

[@Vitonicolaparadiso]

Fantastico Andrea!

[@18waywardson]

What sets this performance apart is the phrasing and rubato. The phrases have the sense of time they need to make them not mechanical. Its almost outside of time like gregorian chant. Beautiful and as it should be.

[@18waywardson]

And, I should add that the phrasing puts the emphasis on the right notes, where others have an odd emphasis which makes the phrases not make sense. It's almost like this could be perfectly set to words!

[@fabiolapi5638]

Bravissimo bellissima esecuzione con il calore VERO profondo 💝

[@raffitorossian6432]

ANDREA DE VITIS IS AN EXCELLENT ARTIST.....HIS FEELINGS ARE SUPERB....!

[@dmunozkuster]

The best to ever play this piece.

[@frankbguitarist9566]

Complimenti vivissimi. Suono bellissimo e mano destra perfetta. Grande.

[@TONIKOBLER]

LA PLUS BELA INTERPRETATION ,la piu bene .gracias pelo video

[@mikelnavarro69]

Para mi, de las mejores versiones, si no la mejor. Toca este maravilloso instrumento como si fuera un director de orquesta, lo hace brillar mostrando todos sus matizes y colores. Grande maestro @andreadevitis BRAVO!!!!

[@mart11000]

Нереально круто сыграл. Супер. Сильнейшая энергия Баха передана идеально. И украшения все чисто и в тему, ну очень понравилось. 🔥🔥🔥

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

Congratulations ! Andrea , what a strong and unique musical personality ! Such a beautiful interpretation! It’s very difficult to find a performance as extraordinary as yours. Usually the Great Reference of Segovia’s way of playing makes it impossible to anybody to run away from his majestic priny, but you did it! That’s yours! Only your way of feeling and expressing it to us ! Man, you are great ! God bless you forever ! Please keep posting here! You ‘ ve just made my day ! Bravo !! Che bello!! 👏👏👏👏

[@AndreaDeVitis]

Thank you very much, you are too kind but I appreciate it a lot! Hugs!

[@christineschneider7915]

Ein Meisterwerk gespielt von einem Meister. Mehr als ein Genuss - eine Offenbarung! Vielen Dank

[@luigidirauso]

Sei fantastico Andrea.Una interpretazione assolutamente magistrale

[@aquilino1984]

The part he plays at 12:30 is soooo profound. Most beautiful part of the entire piece imo.

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

That is one really beautiful Chaconne Andrea ! I love your sound and you play with a lot of panache !!! Bravo You left a very strong , memorable music impression ! I’ll be coming back to this many times for inspiration ! Take a bow ! Bravo

[@muratbozyigit6051]

Magnificent!!!

[@msclaudia0105]

Magia. Stupenda complimenti

[@Lancecarrguitar]

Bravo Andrea De Vitis!

[@michelledurand9408]

Toujours beaucoup d'émotion... merci Andréa..

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

What a beautiful sound you make !!!!

[@NiklasJohansen]

What a beautiful version! You have so many dimensions in your playing, Andrea!

[@AndreaDeVitis]

❤

[@AndreaDeVitis]

Thanks!

[@franciscouderq1100]

Excellent indeed. We use the word Mastering in this case if I recall well, so be it Master. Chapeau !

[@nhm1069]

Wow! What an excellent rendition of this masterpiece. Great job!

[@shaivertty]

¡Maravilloso!

[@SilviuGrosu]

Very beautiful and deep...

[@fernandoa.chinchillas6361]

Bellísimo Andrea!! 👏🎶

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

Andres Segovia est inégalé quand à l’interprétation de la Chaconne de Bach même si celle que j’écoute en ce moment est de très grande qualité 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@jaroslawnowak3101]

Piękny utwór, Uwielbiam Twoje wykonanie

[@muratbozyigit6051]

Wonderfull musicality! Perfect 👍

[@Alejandro_Vera]

Fantastic!

[@jean-lucv.8700]

Incredible interpretation !! so fluid! Thanks for sharing. You are the most musical!

[@JaimeMoraGuitarrista]

Bravo!! Sin duda la mejor versión que existe!!

[@alessandroRasca]

oddio ti amo che versione stupenda

[@giuseppecampo3195]

Magistrale, esaltante!💪

[@ippe78]

Brividi

[@juanmariomonroy2038]

Gracias Maestro bella y documentada version. Un goce para el espíritu y enseñanza para el pensamiento.

[@samonovakguitar]

Amazing❤️🙌

[@TheCazzaro98]

Amazing 😍

[@roozbehfarokhi8692]

Bravo!🙌

[@vincenzomessina3349]

Uno dei pezzi più belli mai scritti. Ogni tanto mi sorprendo a canticchiarlo e allora mi rivado ad ascoltare una delle esecuzioni registrate. Oggi è toccato a Segovia, la chitarra fatta persona, e, subito dopo mi sono ricordato di questa è sono andato a risentirla. Spesso il confronto diretto col maestro lascia un po' delusi, non questa volta.

[@eugeniozennaro3764]

Una bellezza indescrivibile. Grazie

[@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp]

Excelente interpretación. ¡Bravo!

[@mariovalencia7167]

Magnífica interpretación, tempo moroso y mórbido, fraseo perfecto, luminosa claridad de cada matiz, técnica impecable. Para escuchar una y otra vez y recrearse. Bravo De Vitis.

[@shadbarends2729]

Amazing.

[@dariobarlocco]

grandissimo!!!

[@dariorizzo2310]

Spettacolare!!!!!!!!!

[@mainpopper]

BRAVO!

[@PierluigiColangelo]

tanta roba questa esecuzione ! congratulazioni

[@Boris-wg6lr]

Ottimo. Bravo Andrea! E la chitarra belga fatta a mano da Walter Verreydt è incredibile!

[@marcosquarcini]

Splendida ricreazione. Complimenti!

[@robertobiferi1298]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrAlbertoRoyo]

Puede que sea la versión más apabullante que he escuchado nunca. Qué manera de poner las características del instrumento al servicio de la música, en lugar de hacer que esta dependa de aquellas. Bravo.

[@joekail8031]

Absolutely divine

[@AndreaDeVitis]

Thanks! Divine is the music! :)

[@nikosz66]

Epic !! Bravoo !!

[@samuelepirola1772]

Bellissimo😊

[@alejorangel]

Extremadamente lograda !!!! Great!!!!!

[@ViniciusBandeira]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@fabb6677]

Si rimane incantati dalla grazia esecutiva. 👏

[@paolomasone3754]

extraordinary!

[@robertobiferi1298]

Suprema interpretazione

[@LeonardoChiulliMusic]

Bravissimo, bellissima interpretazione!!!

[@marcokitt.2328]

Magnifica interpretazione. Ti ho ascoltato rapito ed incantato.

[@crasigb]

A real WOW!

[@massimobanchio4076]

Umilmente penso che sia l' interpretazione più fantastica che io abbia mai sentito, perfezione assoluta in tutto e per tutto. Un talento sorprendente, solo da ascoltare ed emozionarsi🙏🙏

[@cairob]

semplicemente divinoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@carloscrespo3345]

Bravo!!

[@luciomeyer2536]

Amazing! I cant stop listening to your arrangement!

[@AndreaDeVitis]

Thank you, it is going to be published very soon!

[@lorenzomarino3372]

Complimenti.... Bellissima interpretazione.... Fluida e ricca ...🔝🔝🔝 Bravissimo Maestro....

[@oriraykai3610]

Nice playing and over-the-top acting. 😄

[@facundomartinez7713]

El mejor!!!

[@litolito7314]

yours is the interpretation that I like the most