N. Paganini - Three Sonatas for Guitar

0:00 Sonata in C minor (no. 33)
3:27 Sonata in A (no. 26)
6:42 Sonata in A (no. 37)
On top of being the greatest violin virtuoso, Paganini also wrote a considerable amount of guitar music!
Played on two guitars by Mark Usherovich. The C minor Sonata (the only sonata in a minor key) is on a 622 scale Romantic guitar inspired by René Lacôte. The other two Sonatas were played on a 629mm. I tuned down about 10 cents as i felt the guitars were comfortable there.
I kept the strings Mark had on the guitar already, which were Nylgut by Aquila. They really added to the character of this music, to me it just feels correct on these guitars. Mark actually had a real gut string on the high E when I initially tried the guitar, but it was a little harsh for me. Mark also makes fantastic modern guitars, his new "traditional" model was really outstanding.
www.usherovichguitar.com/

[@phxartistaz]

The fact that Paganini was a skilled guitarist, even playing duets with Lignani, shows without a doubt in his guitar compositions. Complete mastery.

[@mattnsim]

I can’t believe this is Paganini. I’m uneducated, I’ve only ever heard his technical gymnast pieces. Tremendous playing as always.

[@glennlubomirskynovitch3254]

Paganini has composed a lot of guitar pieces and sonata for guitar. Beyond the violin he was playing guitar as well.

[@nelsonmartinmusic]

My 5-month-old son broke into a huge grin within the first few seconds. Lovely.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Awww I love that!

[@hougrel9514]

It's one of lifes greatest pleasures when a musician and their instrument are as one being their thoughts and feelings being perfectly transported.

[@platinocyanide]

Absolutely gorgeous renditions of these pieces, it always puts a smile on my face when Drew uploads a new video!

[@robertbporter]

I’ll 2nd that!

[@DanFromIran]

each frame is a masterclass. Thank you again maestro.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you Dan for you generosity!!

[@WesWaagenaar]

That 19th century style guitar is perfect for this kind of music. Amazing playing as always!

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you! I totally agree and will get one of my own one day…cameras and mics are expensive though haha!

[@KenIn_NH]

The perfect trifecta of amazing musicianship, finely crafted instruments and wonderfully recorded. THIS is what music is all about and a true joy to behold. Thank you and Bravo!! 👏👏

[@MichaelBemmels]

Sounding fantastic! I had heard and played part of the Sonata in A No. 26 before, but the other two were new to me.

[@tobiasnilsson8934]

Absolutely gordeus! Great guitar sound! Very well played indeed! Respect! Do use two different guitars? Notised to head and the different colours! Thanks for nine minutes of pure pleasure! Greetings! //Tobias

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you very much! Yes, the first piece is on a 622mm LaCote inspired guitar. The other 2 pieces are on a 630 (I think, see the description). I gotta say, I really love the feel and colour of these Romantic guitars.

[@Thisisclassicalguitar]

Fantastic performance Drew, these are better than I thought at first glance of the scores.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thanks so much! I had the same reaction to the scores at first, then Matteo played a handful in concert and it opened my eyes a little to these quirky little pieces.

[@philtanics1082]

Awesome thanks, Paganini's 37 sonatas are some of my favorite pieces for guitar and Im glad someone as skilled as yourself puts out some beautiful recordings like this of them.

[@alexandreluizalves]

This is superb. Musicality at the limit. Pure insane playing. Wish you could come to give a Concert here in Brazil,professor! Congratulations

[@elenazaharova8236]

Дрю, Вы великолепны! Ваше исполнение завораживает❤️

[@dfunited1]

Just learned Paganini was also an amazing guitarist! Thanks for posting this and thanks TwoSet for leading me here

[@Maestro_Svyatoslavius]

very big like! it`s fantastic

[@Josh.Vanjani]

Well played and interpreted, Drew, bravo! I was pleased that your performance’s aim was authenticity. Ten cents down from Standard is close to what the Vienna Opera’s tuning was in 1834 (A=436.5), which was during Paganini’s lifetime (according to Johann H. Scheibler). The Nylgut was an ideal tonal match, though I’d still be eager to hear gut strings on that guitar someday!

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you very much Josh! Really appreciate the support/kindness. I didn’t actually know that fact about the tuning, thanks for sharing. To be honest i’m tuning all my guitars lower now since recording the Chopin in D-flat. Aside from sounding a little more rich, the loose strings slow down the nail wear (which is why I use some fakes). Thanks again!!

[@BillyIn8k]

Fantastic as always!

[@mariosoccini2517]

Stupende esecuzioni !!!

[@kenattorri4498]

Your exquisite videos are a joy to lovers of classical guitar. Thank you!

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Wow! Thank you so much, that's very generous of you! It's the support/kindness of people such as yourself that remind me of how worthwhile this venture is.

[@MichaelNeverisky]

Such a pleasure to hear and watch! Thank you for this terrific little Paganini recital.

[@conradpienaar1705]

Sheesh...this is beautiful. Brought to life by your interpretation.

[@ramlotho6712]

This is pure magic! Your music still lingers or resonates in my mind after listening to it two days ago. Powerful! Thank you Drew.

[@japanesemaplepruning]

a appreciate the production quality of the videos in addition of course to the wonder performances and music its self. Great stuff, best of KZbin.

[@Gordito158]

The hours put in to reach this level of performance are countless! Great job again!

[@MichaelTaylor-dr6gx]

Always look forward to your videos. Very inspirational! Interesting guitar.

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

Just amazing! Beautiful compositions played with excellent technical precision and lots of soul.

[@Peter-vd9wi]

I find Paganinis guitarmusic a little banal sometimes but not in your hands!! Thanks for bringing life to this music😀🙂

[@DerektheGuitarist]

That last movement though 🔥

[@RickLord1]

Wonderful performance of these Sonatas - must have a closer look! The guitars are gorgeous. Lighting and sound superb. Thank you Drew for the beauty expressed.

[@StefanNiggl]

First class performance! Thank you for introducing us to these Paganini gems.

[@DanFromIran]

dear maestro, Thank you for sharing this heart touching porformance with us.

[@rafaelnods]

With pleasure, listening from Brazil.

[@gaellyan8987]

Magnifique !!! Vous êtes un virtuose, bravo.

[@laviniacapogna4]

Bellissimi brani , beautiful pieces and so beautifully played. Thank you

[@1gerard84]

Gracias por compartir tu bello talento, saludos desde México

[@filipvavra6177]

You play really beautifully, it's unbelievable how clean your playing is, I listen to you on hi-end headphones and I don't hear any dirt. The musical instrument also has an amazing sound. What kind of guitar is that? Excuse my bad english

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Dirt ?

[@rykehuss3435]

@@michaelvaladez6570 String noise, slides, squeals, imperfections to the tone. Though I can hear them just fine when theyre present. Maybe Filip is going deaf. Dont get me wrong, its beautifully cleanly played. I dont think there are too many guitarists in the world who could play these pieces cleaner.

[@maximilianludwig7680]

@@rykehuss3435 Calling someone deaf because he can't hear certain subtleties in articulation. It's ignorance that sprouts the finest musicians. Right?

[@F.Mendelssohn]

Impeccable as usual. Very enjoyable!

[@samuraisinho]

Muito obrigado. Sua música é um remédio para a alma. ❤️

[@GillJazzTranscriptions]

fantastic performance, perfectly realized as usual (video and sound)

[@bobh.9035]

Truly beautiful….

[@mariusb5150]

Wonderful, outstanding. Thank you.

[@LorenzoMicheli]

Bravo Drew! 👏

[@hongteeguitar]

Beautiful!!! Both your performance and the guitar!

[@achimrecktenwald9671]

Paganini wrote interesting sonatas for violin and guitar. There is a CD from the 1990s with Gil Shaham and Göran Söllscher. It was for a while one of the best selling classical CDs. I saw it also here on KZbin: "Paganini for Two", DG recording

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Oh wow that takes me back, I have that CD! I am toying with the idea of playing the Duo concertante.

[@홍길동-b7h6h]

Wow the guitar head design is so awesome

[@AMWE-gh7ti]

Paganini has been kind to write something like this for guitarists 😎

[@lucarinaldovillani63]

Che bella chitarra Drew. Anoher gem of You, I share it on fb! Bravissimo

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you very much!

[@ИльдарБогатов-ч6г]

Stunningly !!! Respect from Russia !!!

[@AndrewTonneman]

Light-hearted happiness...

[@themusiccovenant]

Amazing 👏

[@marcus6132]

Amazing as always, Drew!

[@scronx]

Gorgeous music and performance. Why aren't these better known?

[@O.D.E.GuitarSoundtracks]

Incredible talent and skill🎸💯

[@rogosobe]

Absolutely sensational. Thank you very much, Drew, for sharing your talent and your music choices with us.

[@kaiserchief9319]

I'm here for all of it.

[@clifforddalton3067]

Splendid Drew.

[@Deerse]

This is really beautiful playing.

[@johngiles132]

New from Drew!

[@ПростоМария-п8ы]

Спасибо! Очень понравилась Ваша игра! ;-)

[@tolstoipie]

Superb in every way. Thank you for sharing it with us. Inspiring performances.

[@Gordito158]

Thanks!

[@raphabulgarelli3440]

Fantastic!!!

[@myungmusic2383]

Hi, I enjoyed your video.That's great. Thank you🎁💞

[@kennethmeyerguitar]

Stunningly beautiful interpretation and performance. Bravo!

[@umbertoceccon8775]

Bravissimo

[@TravelHungryForLife]

Fabulous my friend well done Awesome channel see you again Stay safe and healthy CHEERS 🤩

[@이경희-k4n1t]

listening to your music makes me happy Thanks

[@blackcatgraphics1483]

Wonderful performance! I was wondering if the guitars you featured had jumbo frets, or maybe it just appeared that way from the photography? I love the feel of thick fret wire, and wondered why builders don't seem to use it on acoustic guitars. Probably a traditionalist mentality, or something.

[@adirarye5399]

Очень красивая игра и с душой Удачи маэстро

[@matteozardinilacedelli7966]

Bravo bravissimo

[@AreEnTee]

HE POSTED!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@tomllewellyn4189]

This is gorgoeus playing 🙏

[@farhadghasemi3684]

thanks for sharing this full of good feelnesses playing

[@hannah51238]

Absolutely beautiful!! ❤❤❤

[@caspar9794]

I don't know if this is a copy of a historical instrument, looks like a Stauffer, or an improved model that includes modern bracing, and I don't know how much, if any, you have been fiddling with the sound, but it does sound very good, much better than I'd expect from other guitars I've heard from that age. This is on par with modern instruments.

[@danielcamero4589]

Bravo maestro

[@windsorwoman]

Wow! Love the guitars, too!

[@lilchopin1.]

i love this so much! wonderful performance❤️

[@guitarprayer8197]

Wonderfully played! This music will never sound so good and convincing on a modern guitar. Congratulations!

[@DavidGonzalez-fh9zn]

Que destreza y sentido para acariciar la guitarra de esta manera. Estoy asombrado.

[@sophiedulac4511]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐 très agréable

[@wendelllanders8439]

Well done!Cheers!!

[@mikehoehn1475]

Dude can really play..very musical 🎼 😍

[@totallyunmemorable]

Ain't no flies on that!

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Beautiful sound and technic 👋👋

[@CarlosLopez-uc1ke]

Bravissimo !.👋👋👋

[@jodyirwin1046]

How lovely!

[@davidbodofsky9467]

Masterful! Bravo!

[@PierreIsselin-y2i]

Excellenteinterprétation d'un beau et intelligent répertoire: beacoup de discétion mais une précieuse présence pour de la vivacité d'esprit (aucun cliché)

[@nikbeznik4892]

Браво! С благодарностью из России!

[@heikkilatti1810]

Thank you For playing.

[@vance7274]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@bumbastikbombastik9246]

Коммент в поддержку канала.

[@adamkubiak1933]

Beautiful. Thank you very much!!! Are you planning on recording these pieces on a contemporary instrument?

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thanks! I actually like these on the Romantic guitar, so probably no versions on a modern. Matteo Mela has a wonderful album with a handful of these sonatas on a modern guitar. Highly recommended!

[@jameslabs1]

Thank you.

[@farzujna1]

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[@pignata1864]

Bravo!

[@robertcostagliola3741]

Outstanding!

[@lorenzopardi714]

You are you are very good, when will you give a new video with micheal kolk?

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Oh man, I’m afraid to say that Mike is moving! He will still be in Canada, but on the other side. So, I’m not saying the duo is over, but I wouldn’t hold your breath for a new release.

[@zbaby82]

Very nice.