Marko Topchii - FULL CONCERT - Omni Foundation Live from St. Mark's, San Francisco

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Ukrainian guitar virtuoso Marko Topchii returns to the Omni Foundation after his inaugural Omni on-Location video filmed in 2020 at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Kiev, Ukraine. This performance was filmed in front of a live audience at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in San Francisco on September 27, 2022.
Marko Topchii, Ukrainian guitar virtuoso
Guitar made by Felix Müller (the guitar listed in the video is incorrect)
Marko's entrance is at 2:48
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PROGRAM:
Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)
[4:11] Präludium: [5:49] Presto
[6:56] Allemande
[10:16] Courante
[13:15] Sarabande
[17:14] Bourrée
[18:39] Gigue
[21:49] Marko's introduction to Kitsch-Music n. 1
[22:45] Kitsch-Music n. 1 by Valentin Silvestrov (1937 - ), Arr. Marko Topchii
[27:32] La Gran Sarabanda by Leo Brouwer (1939 - )
[34:54] Passacaille by Alexandre Tansman (1897 - 1986)
[41:26] Etude n. 19 (Jondo) by Angelo Gilardino (1941 - 2022)
[46:36] Comme un Hommage a Ravel by Arnaud Dumond (1950 - )
[51:37] Toccata by Joaquín Rodrigo (1901 - 1999)
Encore:
[59:25] Un Sueño en la Floresta by Agustín Barrios Mangore (1885-1944)
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Recorded in front of a live audience on September 27th, 2022 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA
Video Production by
Matthew Washburn
www.WashburnImagery.com
Audio Mastering by
Sienna Digital, Half Moon Bay, CA
www.siennadigital.com
Filmed live at St. Marks Lutheran Church in San Francisco, CA
www.stmarks-sf.org
Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts Series Sponsors:
Augustine Foundation, D’Addario, Hill Guitar Company, Guitar Salon International, Guitar Solo
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[@davidwurczelOfficial]

The precision of performance is not machine-like which is one of the most difficult skills to nail down I think. The playing is organic, yet completely exact and perfect. This man is a wonder.

[@akkefit]

The absolute pinnacle...

[@arnauddumond2]

Bravo ! The Rodrigo is impressive ! Thank you to have played my Ravel Hommage.

[@OscarGuitare]

I was blown away by the Mussorgsky piece in a previous concert. And now this beautiful Gilardino piece ! Pure poetry in motion. Such class and finesse Marko never cease to amaze me. What an artist, crazy mad skills. Thank you.

[@bariswheel]

Standing applause, brilliant Marko!

[@TheBirthdayBeat]

A sad afternoon with a gentle breeze accompanied by a gentle melody is enough to make the mood fight against the torment that appears in the evening that only sensitive people can feel.

[@OmniFoundation]

Thank you to all those who joined us for the live premiere!

[@barion3947]

I had the opportunity to see Marko's recital here in São Paulo, very nice to see him playing such an amazing repertoire again at Omni Foundation recital! Congratulations for the great work again Marko! 👏👏

[@ronaldogalen]

Thank you, Richard Patterson. That was one of the most amazing performances I've ever seen. Certainly, the most amazing straight classical players I've ever seen you present. Congratulations to everyone.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Incredible… inspiring as a guitarist

[@josdurkstraful]

Insanely good! Fascinating technique.....

[@brahinguitarplayer]

Bravo!!! Marko my congratulation, incredible concert!!!

[@raffitorossian6994]

Mr Marko Topchi is a giant artist and definitely one of the best in the world as well.. Thanks for uploading.

[@PauloSilva-kp8tk]

Magnífico! Excelente!!! Como disse Fabiano Mayer, Marko Topchii não parece ser deste mundo!❤️👏🏻🙏

[@individuserein27]

Total respect to Mark, his technique and artistry is beyond words. 🇺🇦✊🏾

[@user-kh8tc9sp7r]

Guitar perfection!!!!

[@professorarmando]

Great performance Marko!

[@frequencylim]

Marko is commitment, lovely musicianship, and incredible virtuosity. Even a fly on his right hand does not disturb his playing LOLL. Marko hope we meet again!

[@cjdumais]

DAMN this guy is good ... technically AND musically! Either makes me want to practice harder or just give it up completely! Today I am opting for the former.

[@Reasonable22]

Really great stuff!!! Bravo

[@jovandavidovic1]

so great ! 😊😊😊

[@christianhenrivasseur5524]

Une suite de Bach revisitée avec un éclairage intéressant. Quelle sensibilité et clarté dans les différents plans. Le tempo de l'allemande relativement lent contrastant avec la fugue du prélude, L'articulation est intéressante, les ornementations sont intelligentes... beau travail, Well done marko,

[@pernortv52]

This will be fantastic

[@GuitSiva]

👏🙏Thank you.. 🙏

[@lnaalvarzros2005]

Muchas gracias...

[@Darrenowsley]

Classical guitar is alive Bravo, very balanced.

[@xavierlemblun8446]

Sublime, la quintessence de la musique...Quand j ecoute cet artiste j ai encore foi en l homme, Dieu merci...

wonderful playing of the e minor suite, I played it also on my BA concert.

[@holisticaustralia]

Absolutely divine..

[@romaric9874]

Excellent répertoire, magnifiquement interprété, très belles articulations ! Merci !

[@BambooShadow]

Awesome!

[@user-zk6nb6et2p]

Phenomenal and outstanding musician!

[@mmamykin]

Bravo, Marko!

[@saifieltmeizeh]

Incredible performance! Probably the best tremolo technique I have ever heard! Outstanding! Bravo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@708ross]

Браво!!!!!

[@nemostojic6963]

Bravo!

[@vera_danilina]

Love❤

[@barrystevens8965]

Thank you for making this available. Beautifully played and produced.

[@OmniFoundation]

Thanks for listening

[@lawcch]

Excellent guitar recital performance by Marko Topchii.

[@irynapolovynka]

Дякую за чудовий концерт! 👏👏👏💪👍💙💛

[@JosephEhrenpreis]

BRAVO Marko!!!

[@mihelicalain2041]

Superbe maitrise de l instrument, un rendu de Bach splendide. Bravo Marko !

[@ashotminasyan1833]

Bravo. 👍👌

[@anthonyluu9121]

Amazing

[@robertcostagliola3741]

Brilliant!! He's going to be in Baltimore next year, i have to see him!

[@jean-francoismasson]

Bach exceptionnel!!

[@keylamejia1771]

He Is absolutely awesome

[@bobbyseelye92]

Exceptional.

[@user-uy5nu6rj8p]

👏🤍💙❤️ BRAVO!!

[@viliocelli6684]

Bravissimo!!!!

[@merleborg689]

I love your music

[@user-cn2cx6it7r]

Браво, Марку! Чудово!

[@Guevaraluis]

Grande Marko!!!

[@jean-francoismasson]

remarquable !!!!

[@matiashermosillamusico]

Maravilloso marko 🙌✨👏👏👏👏💯

[@richardgingras3561]

De toute beauté, merci

[@rolandonavarro3170]

Bello programa. Excepcional interpretación de cada una de las obras y estilos. Bravo 👏 Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@user-gu9vj6uo7r]

Браво маэстро ❤

[@botv1010]

Hello nhạc sĩ đàn hay quá ok ok Thanks you 🎸🎸🎸🎸👍👍👍❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@philippeschori2237]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@abstractnotion7892]

My love 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@vladimirlysenko4248]

*Крутейший* контрапункт. Красивейшее исполнение остальных пьес.

[@GeetarTennis]

Wow

[@Andrew-7324]

Дякую за концерт, це було чарівно!

[@frederik606]

J.S.Bach 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵♥️Bravo à l'interprétation Marko🙄🎵🎶

[@levinascimento1995]

Gilardino's piece sounds like japanese Koto music. Great stuff. Great chords. Lovely, as all of the performance.

[@seymourtompkins]

Like velvet to the ears. Otherworldly.

[@user-qr1uw5uh1z]

❤

[@alokin55]

Perfektno, premda je previše ukrasa kod suite BWV 996

[@lightmountaintop6120]

Oh He is good !

[@jamesbarclayfrey8949]

Phenomenal playing. Phenomenal pants.

[@warmspell7562]

Richard, I doubt you read these comments, however I still practice the warm ups you taught me in the 90s when I was your guitar student. Hope you are well.

[@OmniFoundation]

Thanks for sharing this. I went ahead and passed this information along to him :)

[@d.c.i.fraterdzwogchenvovi2031]

Nice Piano Transcriptiondoes remind of the Cathedral of Barrios now and than

[@OmniFoundation]

Did you see Marko’s other video on the Omni Foundation’s KZbin channel? He plays Barrios’ “La Catedral” and it’s sensational. I would encourage you to check it out!

[@nikitagornih9615]

Ваше виконання можна слухати без меж, бо воно справжнє, природнє і тримає душу і уяву на високому рівні вібрацій!✊🎸💪🙂🇺🇦🌹

[@nikitagornih9615]

Чарівно😯! А в звучанні Баріоса я весь розчинився та поринув.🙏🙏🙏👍🎸✊🇺🇦

[@harishv7245]

👏👏👏

[@vladimirshashkov6813]

Прекрасно!!!Пассакалия гениальна!

[@estudiantedeciclos5973]

Marko Topchii se adentró en el alma de Bach. Eso es ser virtuoso de verdad.

[@estudiantedeciclos5973]

Además la postura de interpretacion es la más natural para las manos que he visto jamás.

[@victorsanchez-wg1rz]

SALUDOS ECUATORIALES DESDE QUITO....MUY BIEN ESA ARTE....SI PUEDE TRATE DE ESTUDIAR PARTIRURAS DEL ECUADOR....BONILLA...GUEVARA... ZAMBRANO.....GRACIAS MIL...

[@guitarandstuff3513]

That was the wildest take on the Bach e minor suite I've ever seen or heard.

[@user-di9uw5sl3l]

Круто! Марко давно играет с успехом, только внешне изменился.

[@Thovan77]

Thank you. No track list?

[@OmniFoundation]

You can find time stamps in the video’s description. Thanks for watching!

[@waldiego2]

Złote gacie i te miny, ach bezcenne :)

[@domsusefulstuff]

Playing starts at 4:10

[@charlythesixth]

I think the guitar is a Felix Müller, not a Julian Dammann.....

[@steveb9325]

It's a Dammann

[@Mibun_Choi]

@@steveb9325 Felix Muller right

[@OmniFoundation]

@Carlos Laza, I believe you’re right. I went ahead and updated the video’s description. Thank you.

[@steveb9325]

@@OmniFoundation I would actually ask Marko himself. He obviously would know. I have to say: that sounds like a J. Dammann. Anyway, no worries, it was an incredible performance and so appreciate you producing this amazing video! Thank you!

[@OmniFoundation]

@Steve B, Marko confirmed it is indeed his Felix Müller. The Julian Dammann is in Kiev.

[@domenicocagliostro5961]

Is It possible to have a list the pieces he's playing. Thank you

[@OmniFoundation]

Yes, the pieces are listed in the video’s description.

[@domenicocagliostro5961]

Many thanks,a great performance. Thank you for uploading

[@_conchobhar_]

marko really pulls up with the drip every time absolutely destroyed the fit game at gfa

[@Jeguia85]

Topchii is a true modern day contortionist of the guitar lol

[@harmmartens929]

very technical but so complicated , i wonder if its not a good idea to play as a duo, makes it a lot easier.

[@andreavocino]

Does anyone know what foot-rest is that one?

[@OmniFoundation]

It might seem unusual because it is in fact a push-up bar similar to this one here: www.amazon.com/AIR-ONE-Unti-Slip-Handles-Perfect-Equipment/dp/B09J3VBN3C/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3FP39MAC8RW2U&keywords=pushup%2Bbar&qid=1695719118&sprefix=pushup%2Bbar%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-10&th=1

[@billyoung1696]

Marko plays a 2121 Felix Müller guitar

[@soundknight]

Not bad

[@akkefit]

Indrukwekkende prestatie

[@A1Authority]

This would be a concert if it were just a close up of the face with no sound at all...

[@rosgill6]

"money? I has it :) " 🤣

[@Yorumcu804]

05:48

[@JaxonBurn]

A suite in E minor, perfect for guitars... too easy, Says Topchii-- Drop D tuning it is! Seriously though, brilliantly played.

[@freehermanjose5816]

I can play "Smoke on the Water". Kind of.

[@rproctor83]

You are incredibly good, excellent technique! Your playing of Brouwer was excellent really love his music and it's very difficult to play (for me anyways). My only critique is your outfit, I hate it, but hey I will remember it.

[@smartyniuk]

Kyiv - not Kiev

[@butterflys.2845]

hätte man jetzt auch weniger dramatischer vortragen können aber war halt in ner Kirche...