Matthew McAllister plays Sonata Pathétique - 2nd Mvt. Adagio Cantabile by Ludwig van Beethoven

[@Olegstuff21986]

I think Beethoven would've been surprised with the warmth and soul of the guitar's sound. Excellente rendition, thanks for sharing!

[@peterney2402]

He would not be able to hear it.

[@galleryofguitar]

My pleasure Oleg!

[@plebeiangaming5625]

He did comment about the guitar being a mini-orchestra. He would have loved this guitar version.

[@ricardolemus5937]

The master of Tárrega makes this piece as if it were written originally for guitar. Beautiful!

[@galleryofguitar]

Absolutely!

[@Ah4b]

The rasgueado intro before such a quiet and soft piece is really a pain.

[@ts121084]

I shouldn’t have had to scroll down so far to see this comment. 😂👍👍

[@anhthiensaigon]

rasgeo is something completely different, actually this is just arpeggio over the strings of the palo _Tarantas_

[@pedro21011]

@@anhthiensaigon Either way (nomenclature), it's still a pain!

[@GarGlingT]

It is PP my friend. And technique that make softer is hand position that make dynamic different.

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

Didn't sound like rasgueado to me

[@정진만-d1t]

The beauty of Pathetique second movement played with guitar by Matthew is beyond any description. Thank you, Maestro!

[@galleryofguitar]

My pleasure.

[@jacsbach]

I love the care that this man has with the sound! Wonderful interpretation! This is one of the best guitar players around the world and I think few know!

[@galleryofguitar]

That is a lovely thing to say.

[@patrickpalmer3374]

I love how these melodies change time and just speak a language of a kind. Thank you guys.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks for listening Patrick. 👍

[@Alvinbro1]

Thattts very very beautiful playing Sonata from Beethoven!! I really crying

[@parkwoohyun8255]

It sounds like more beautiful and sufficient to express one's mind than piano. The breath of the player is another instrument with his soul and passion.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you very much. 🙏🎶

[@skgupta43]

Simply brilliant... Love this piece and performance

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you very much. 😀

[@Aileen0826s]

This is just amazing!!! I've always used to the piano version and didn't think that guitar could carry this piece out so perfect!!! Bravo

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Ailin, the arrangement is really good by Tarrega!

[@john3501]

He's really overextending the capability of the guitar here, and that's why it's played on piano.

[@singermanz]

@@ArtsAscendent piano is just a loud percussion instrument. hah! depends on the piano, but thanks for the laugh. Also, if the guitar can shape and sustain at a more desireable level as it pertains to this piece, don't you think Beethoven would've composed it for guitar? I have to agree with John above - if the melody of this arrangement is dependent on harmonics, then it is indeed approaching the limits of the instrument to embody this composition. Personally, I really enjoyed the arrangment for what it is. But it still strikes me as a lesser imitation of the genius of one of Beethovens greatest accomplishments for piano.

[@hectormayoral443]

Those harmonics are blowing my mind

[@shaunmorilly8178]

The first time I heard this piece, was while watching "The Magic of Belle Isle". I fell in love with it immediately. Hearing it on guitar....WOW!! I intend having this played at my wedding next year....while I wait for my bride to walk down the aisle!!!

[@leticiajosephene7830]

I am very grateful for you to share this performance. Thanks!

[@pascalangebault6998]

Thank you for offering those beautiful recordings, whatever people say about your jingle...😊

[@00vTv00]

So well played, sensitive, building, clean and sweet, just a masterful performance.

[@neckcheese1356]

Nicely done. Gonna start learning this one myself.

[@galleryofguitar]

Good luck, enjoy!

[@rockerobertson4002]

I bow to you good sir. You made me tear up. That was spectacular. Bravo!! (Thanks Ludwig too!)

[@apollozillion7820]

Extraordinary. Bravo

[@Pianosfjhn]

Pathetique 2nd mov..... So beautiful😊 Subscribed ^^❤

[@libramoon2]

Glad I found this... so beautiful.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you like it.

[@DebashishGhoshOfficial]

Never imagined to hear this in a guitar. Claps!!!

[@galleryofguitar]

Debashish Ghosh Thank you. :-)

[@maoa-cdh1389]

This interpretation melts my heart ☺️

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you!

[@kylecravens8052]

What a piece and what a player!

[@gdalbin]

WOW! How this piano sonata could be played by a guitar? I heard of it with a guitar for the first time. It is simply amazing...

[@squiggletop]

Well, Piano is just a bigger stringed instrument don't forget!

[@yancheung8424]

Thanks Tarrega for a lot of guitar arrangement

[@TigerChao]

I just doubt why no one mentioned that the great arrangement was by Francisco Tarrega.

[@TablatureEditor]

Remarkable interpretation of one of the greatest piano pages. The use of artificial harmonics is brilliant.

[@galleryofguitar]

The arrangement by Tarrega is very clever and the harmonics are genius! Glad you like it.

[@jsguitargeek1432]

Gorgeous stuff, Matthew - thank you very much

[@chrisn.4136]

I've never heard this on guitar, Wow!!! Thanks

[@galleryofguitar]

My pleasure Chirs.

[@jameshermes4341]

From my own experiences, I know this piano composition is hard enough to be performed perfectly on the piano. Would have said not possible to be performed on the guitar. This video shows otherwise. Musical hard labor. Bravo.

[@iamhorny4542]

Actually, on the piano it is quite an easy piece. The difficulty comes from the interpretation and expression, which was done perfectly

[@mohamedabdulhaq3589]

One of my favorite pieces of music... And so beautifully played. Excellent interpretation... Truly heart-felt...

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Mohammed. 😀

[@Caio540100]

I have no word to say how it's fantastic!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you! 😊

[@Umalguem1205]

Such nice performance and feeling. Great interpretation

[@kevinmaillet4712]

I love the harmonics!!! Beautifully done ❤❤❤

[@ssmonich]

Very nice! Thank you

[@sidewinder3000]

So beautiful. What an achievement to bring this piece to the guitar. Bravo.

[@galleryofguitar]

sidewinder3000 Thank you very much.

[@recklesswhisper]

Wow... Just as moving on guitar. Excellent. ^..^~~

[@jthai6149]

Wonderfully played with sensitive dynamics! My favorite guitar version of this on KZbin.

[@CaffeineNightOwl]

very impressive interpretation of one of the best piano pieces in musical history. greetings from germany.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you. 😊

[@robgrune3284]

this is fabulous. so musical and sensitive. the guitar gives a sweet, intimate experience. McAllister is a great guitarist. very many thanks for sharing. a treat !

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Rob.

[@carhino2005]

BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Raul!

[@Eduaro2U]

Wonderful. Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous piece played so beautifully. And what a beautifully sumptuous tone. Obviously the perfect combination of player and guitar - stunning!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Edward. 😀

[@bkelly515]

Gorgeous rendition. Excellent job, Matthew. Love the right hand harmonics.

[@MrIbgrant]

Yes.

[@MiguelCampos-sd5do]

Impecable interpretación

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you. ❤

[@JaxonBurn]

Wonderful! Beautiful! What a gift.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Jason. 😊

[@JaxonBurn]

@@galleryofguitar No- thank you!

[@anamaria286]

Bravo! This is Wonderful! Thank you Matthew!

[@galleryofguitar]

anamaria286 Thank you. :-)

[@chrisbanner8757]

Quite brilliant. Thanks again for your wonderful transcription and performance.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Chris, the transcription is by Tarrega.

[@SJ-ik2xw]

Respect to you, man - your playing is amazing, you make it look easy! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Stephen.

[@supertal6074]

Amazing! Incredible this can sound like this given this is a classical Piano piece. Yes. I think Beethoven would be pleased.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks!

[@michaeldeng4085]

Bellissima! Bravo! Cent'anni!

[@Sava12242]

truly exceptional..so delicate and masterfully executed

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks.

[@valeriapalladino9692]

...and now we want 1st movement! :)

[@hectormayoral443]

nah I want the third

[@shizu8965]

2nd is best out of the three

[@Silvertongue8]

Valeria Palladino haha ,,now that would be impressive. I can play the 1st and 2nd on Plano, this is the first time I've heard this played on the classical guitar, tis lovely.

[@aizawamegamill]

Good one

[@333peacher4]

Even 3rd is better than 1st.

[@colinburnside1190]

Very very nice playing Matthew the Guitar has a fantastic sound a lot of hard work went into this Wonderful Performance. Thank you.

[@luciaperalessanchez2862]

la mejor versión del segundo movimiento de la pathetique que he escuchado hasta ahora para guitarra. maravilloso sonido, gran interpretación

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Lucia.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Lucia.

[@hassanahad9395]

Incredible playing. Touched my soul. Well played

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Hassan. 😊

[@gustavoadolfosanchezhurtad1412]

This is simply beautiful

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks Gustavo 😊

[@moniqueledermann1355]

beautifully rendered, great transcription and interpretation...thank you for posting!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Monique.

[@서영준-x8g]

I'm the one lives in Korea majoring classic compose. I love this number 8 adagio song, and while I was finding various pianists, I was so shocked about this guitar... I admire you and I'll be inspired with this video and be a good composer thanks alot😄

[@ColinBurnside]

Wonderful Matthew CGSNI.

[@timothylee6859]

Absolutely Beautiful. Thanks So Much.

[@libramoon2]

This is lovely.......

[@galleryofguitar]

libramoon2 W Thanks.

[@makylxavier5498]

Thanks from Brazil

[@windsorwoman]

Beautiful! Bravissimo!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you. 😀

[@dominiquefarese8061]

Amazing interpretation! And thanks for all the very good lessons...

[@galleryofguitar]

A pleasure! :-)

Beatyfully played! I have played this on the piano and it was refreshing to hear it on another instrument, and in such a great arrangement and performance !

[@galleryofguitar]

Richard Rönnbäck Glad you enjoyed it.

[@EladioCamara]

Extraordinary! Beautiful sound

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Eladio. 😀

[@elvinvinnik261]

Amazing...

[@wowitswaffle]

This is so beautifully played

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you very much. :-)

[@JOHANN3816]

this is the perfect arrangement for guitar.hope you can play another masterpiece of classic music

[@galleryofguitar]

Me too!

[@cwleigh4252]

Awesome technique that looks deceptively effortless and the guitar sings wonderfully a truly adagio cantabile that touches the heart... and what can be nicer than that? 🙂

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you.

[@r.s.2300]

Wow, this's so refreshing, after this sonata has been played so many times by the pianists!!

[@MrIbgrant]

Indeed it is!

[@acolisys]

Simply divine...

[@ciri4kgaming7]

A - M - A - Z - I - N - G The overtone part sounds just like a music box.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you like it.

[@PedroBarrientosLoayza]

Good performance.... congratulations...

[@DanielAsbun]

very very very beautiful...

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Daniel :-)

[@gregoiremarkesis1730]

The more I listen to this interpretation, the more I enjoy it.

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Gregoire. :-)

[@BaronBoy100]

I wasn't sure about a transcription of one of Beethoven's best known and loved piano sonatas onto guitar but it works well. Very well played Matthew.

[@torisand]

Wonderful, touching performance!! Hilsen fra Norge

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Tor. Hope all is well with you.

[@RolfvanMeurs]

This is such a great performance!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Rolf.

[@stevem7]

VERY well done sir! My favourite Beethoven movement....in guitar arrangement! In my opinion, the tempo is the most respectful of this composition. Notsomuchso the technique. Again, I love it, and thank you!

[@loukas371]

wow... I didnt expect this to play so well on a guitar.

[@itsdaeyonglim]

This is beautiful

[@basilfernandez6068]

Marvelous!

[@dyensn7113]

So beautiful~~

[@marcosantana3500]

parabéns!!! fantastic!!

[@lulunanchi]

Beautiful ❤️

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you.

[@sbpfaria64]

Admirável!

[@plebeiangaming5625]

No less than Francisco Tarrega himself transcribed this beautiful piece for the guitar. Beethoven would have loved this.

[@galleryofguitar]

I hope so! 🙏

[@TheLalacosta]

Bravíssimo! Lindo lindo lindo!

[@galleryofguitar]

Thanks

[@냔님-k1j]

Beautiful 😥

[@JerisEve]

A gorgeous piece played beautifully. Is this one of Tarrega's arrangements? I suspect it is; I don't think he could have passed it up. He made the guitar a respectable classical instrument for all time with his interpretations of Beethoven. We owe him a debt of gratitude.

[@LillieBridgers]

I am learning this song on piano currently and I had a weird thought. "What would this sound like on a classical guitar?" and that was the best thought ever. WOW niceee job and veryyyy nice tone quality. SO RICHH

[@cristinamaiapm]

Song? What are the lyrics???🤔😑

[@jduff59]

Magical, great use of technique and some real surprises in there, great feeling especially! The guitar has wonderful tone, must have been an enjoyable experience to perform this, and so well done, thank you.

[@Fernwald84]

Bravo, Matthew! You've made this quintessential piano movement really work on the guitar. I love your liberal use of harmonics to add to the large palette of colors you deploy.

[@galleryofguitar]

Glad you like it.

[@rodlucido7356]

Can you please share the guitar tablature? Sounds really great on the guitar!

[@hansenm.k1686]

우와 정말 멋집니다. 크 소리에 취하고 지나갑니다 허허허

[@nicoleentrolezo6374]

very nice!

[@hardisyafrizal6467]

Bravo!

[@antoniocarlosramos9442]

Magnífico

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you.

[@cheerdown87]

Exquisite!

[@galleryofguitar]

michael mcgrath-muñiz Thank you Michael.

[@pats9735]

So beautiful!!! Amazing.... one of my favorite piano pieces... if it's possible to make love to a guitar...

[@claradeo1087]

Perfect 🥂🤗

[@galleryofguitar]

Thank you Clara. 😀

[@bzeliotis]

Very beautiful.