Nicholas Petrou - H. Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 1

[@ArthurSallesOficial]

One of the best interpretations on KZbin! It helped me a lot to study this piece. Thank you very much!

[@PabloHernandez-sw3ee]

I think it's one of the best recordings of this piece on KZbin, nevertheless, he's retarding those notes on his right with the middle ring and pinky fingers too much, Villalobos nor Able Carlevaro (Villalobos uruguaian friend) wouldn't be so proud.

[@paulhenryangus3688]

Beautiful playing which honours the range of the instrument and the genius of the man who composed for it.❤

[@dhl7893]

Nobody can play the classical guitar better than this - absolute perfection in technique and musicality

[@francoiso3046]

Magnifique musique de villa lobos. Un moment doux, agréable et apaisant ! ❤

[@Gabriel__Lima]

0:09 for some reason, I always experience an intense feeling of delightment whenever I hear this note in mr petrou's interpretation, and i've never felt something even close to it in any way shape or form. I think that's the reason this is my favorite interpretation of this great song

[@francisco_a_pacheco_s]

Bravo Nicholas, you are one of the great guitarists of our time.

[@Joel.Invictus]

My father would play this when I was young, about 30 years ago. Well done, sir...very beautiful.

[@eveunknown8785]

Εξαίσια εκτέλεση. Ίσως και η πιο εκφραστική που έχω ακούσει. Εύγε

[@suhwateezea.214]

It is sooo hard to play this song at this level of mastery. Well done man

[@victormonteirogoncalves3036]

2016, e continua sendo magnífico!

[@francoiseholweck5839]

Monsieur Petrou donne à cette œuvre magnifique une dimension sublime. Quelle interprétation ! Une beauté du son incroyable, une sensibilité des nuances.. C'est à mon sens un des plus vibrants hommages rendus à cette œuvre de Villa Lobos.. Merci Monsieur Petrou. Je ne me lasse pas de vous écouter..

[@eschelar]

Lovely, flawless performance of this.

[@ivanlam2744]

This is the best expression that I can find among all the guitar players for this piece. Beautiful performance!

[@joshfeatherstone8546]

The best version on the Tube.

[@rikjamesguitare]

Ugh I've never heard such a gorgeous guitar. Such a masterpiece in itself, not to mention one of the greatest players on earth in full command

[@davidklein2]

Such a clear sound, so crisp . I love his rendition. Really great!

[@binhminh9934]

This interpretation must be a masterpiece

[@anitaazzola8173]

Lo ascolto sempre volentieri . Sempre bello anzi meraviglioso ! Grazieeeee

[@dharmatal]

Nicholas Petrou, i love listening to your playing. i keep coming "here", to enjoy it. god bless you and your hands.

[@pablolopezminnucci5992]

Beautiful interpretation!

[@zabdielespejel6336]

Flawless performance

[@MahatmaLevolence]

Thanks, Nicholas Petrou. So many excessively rush this piece (i'm fairly certain most reading this will automatically to know which particular section i refer), but by doing so i feel they fail to adequately express the true beauty of this arrangement. This is so well articulated, it is incredibly refreshing to hear. Thanks again (gorgeous tone btw)!

[@pilararmesto9013]

A flawless performance. Great musicality and dynamics!

[@prometeo6000]

The best interpretation I have ever heard of this beautiful work. The Brazilian feeling and the temp are perfect.

[@sschedra]

Nicholas, one of my favorite pieces. I have to say that you really make this come alive! This prelude is played by EVERYBODY. However, your expression and detailing bring out the joy and the soaring triumph of the brighter phrases. You also give the darker and sadder passages their appropriate tension and longing. In my humble opinion you have presented here THE definitive study on this prelude. I will have to show this to my son-in-law who is a teacher. Thank you so much for posting such a wonderful example of how a master can make a piece of music a living, breathing epic.

[@TheSmoshmy]

I am not a guitarist but I think that i can recognise beautiful playing when I hear it.Lovely warm sound,free without being indulgent.So lyrical and so very moving! Well done!

[@borkonovakovic186]

Great interpretation indeed, one of the best.

[@cycling.guitarist]

Super performance from Mr Petrou With my 50 years of experience on the guitar this rendition is on top of my list. The subtle energy and fervor comes through with sonority and rhythm, is incredible in bringing out Villa Lobos Prelude #1. A joy to watch and listen!

[@anitaazzola8173]

Più l’ascolto e più la trovo meravigliosa ! Un suono pulito , limpido ! Bravissimo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christinev41]

I'm learning this piece for my music exam in high school. I'm playing the guitar for 7 years and time flies. I can't wait to master it and have the feeling of being on a stage again!

[@Luca-gz3zj]

Good luck!

[@ilannevo7388]

Believe me,only after you'll do the test you will start to play it good

[@pilararmesto9013]

A really beautiful flawless performance. Bravo!

[@LeonardoGarciaguitar]

what a great sounding guitar. wonderful interpretation.

[@waltergonzalez4098]

Me ha impactado. Una versión sentida, con claridad, dándole aire a las frases hasta el último momento. Transmite paz en vez del nerviosismo al que me tienen acostumbrado otras versiones. Además, me parece acertado que no suene a uña solamente, me parece que el sonido tiene más cuerpo, es más puro.

[@futommy9128]

1:38 such clear!!! I love it

[@fingerhorn4]

What a gorgeous sound. And fantastic sustain. Combination of a great instrument and great player. Hugely enjoyable, as are all ythe Petrou uploads.

[@OneillDnB]

Великолепное исполнение ... Отличный звук !

[@carlomelis4329]

La mejor version que exista en el web. Infinitamente sublime.

[@antonellamossa3317]

Affascinante. La pulizia e la chiarezza del suono..impeccabile esecuzione💙

[@guidominadisospiro3553]

Perfect. I used to play it myself, so I know the piece inside-out. This a truly perfect, mature rendition. Bravo!

[@MichaelChristianDurrant]

This is an absolutely fantastic interpretation of this evergreen piece - bravo

[@my2cents1968]

Blown Away! Thank you for this wonderful performance!

[@zkrc7361]

Esecuzione magistrale. Volume sonoro invidiabile. Tenuta del tempo senza la minima sbavatura. Ottima la ripresa sulle mani. Davvero ottimo video

[@mickpr1970]

Simply the best! Grettings from Poland

[@danielmorduchowicz3828]

He really makes his guitar sing. Incredible.

[@musicdudecoma1063]

absolutely beautiful

[@malcolmhoneychurch3941]

Beautiful and flawless interpretation....Bravo!!

[@ronlondres]

V. L. Is a genius!!!

[@phillipmitchell5879]

Beautiful. Impeccably done!!

[@vincentfaynel8433]

Sans aucun doute la plus belle interprétation que je connaisse.Une fluidité et un son inégalé.

[@letiziamaldini8938]

Davvero bellissima. Complimenti dall'Italia.

[@sheylacastrodiniz9542]

Que precisão! Esplêndido!

[@temujinxjamuca]

Love this piece, its colorfulness and different paces! Outstanding interpretation!

[@philipwesley4]

Terrific playing! Great sound too.

[@judahsampaio]

Realmente impecável... Parabéns, você executou com destreza e sensibilidade uma das obras mais tocantes do grande mestre icônico Heitor Villa Lobos, orgulho nacional.

[@fotis7523]

Εκπληκτικός ήχος !!!!! Από τις ωραιότερες εκτελέσεις (δεν αντέχω θα το πω...τι υπέροχος χώρος)

[@raulvianna1963]

Marvelous. Misterious. Deep. Brazilian soul…

[@leonryan8895]

Another beautifully relaxed piece. It has a nice tempo to listen to... well paced but unhurried... and you make it look so easy.... which is a real sign of a quality performance....

[@user-hr2yp8st3l]

A masterpiece and a masterclass ... bravo HVL and NP.

[@Reckless917]

This is the one version my teacher told me to play, the others just run over ever note...I really do enjoy this, great job!

[@sphynx_owner8224]

I have never heard a man playing with so much motion and accuracy at the same time. that was perfect!!! well done.

[@Uncle19]

just wow, incredibly good!

I'm trying to play this piece and seeing this brilliant interpretation you made, it's just simply inspiring. You're an excelent musician and also you're going to serve me well as an inspiration. THANK YOU!

[@axelduwelz5462]

incroyable juste incroyable

[@Jules-ce3hs]

LES FRANÇAIS SONT LÀ !!!!

[@florentrachet7765]

Superbe interprétation, merci.

[@markkozielec2200]

This was my study piece in guitar class in my senior year of high school. Obviously, I never played it this well, but I’m happy my teacher pushed towards it. It’s such a beautiful piece.

[@bernardopereira2270]

Brilliant interpretation, perhaps the greatest on this prelude... And gotta say...what a masterpiece this fleta

[@bzeliotis]

One of the best interpretations of this piece. A very inspiring guitarist indeed.

[@Bananenbr_t]

Impressive sound! It's played so clear! Good job Sir

[@anitaazzola8173]

Nei momenti di tristezza ascolto questa melodia .... meravigliosa !

[@RobertoGonzalezCampoO]

Hermosa interpretación! Se siente corazón y delicadeza en los detalles.

[@christozi99]

well done!beautifull!Bravo!

[@danielearetano]

bravissimo, e bellissima chitarra ha suono completo

[@mateusramos7694]

Isto, sim, é música para os meus ouvidos. :)

[@ColinBurnside]

Superb playing and as said before Great Interpretation. CGSNI.

[@Malecma]

I love this preludium ❤ I didn't listen it many years. Thank you😊

[@ulriksj]

Love it. I've recently gotten the notes myself, and hearing it in its entirety first really helps.

[@christoschiletis3699]

Συγχαρηστηρια για την τεχνική σας και τον ήχο σας!!!!

[@youtubematthewhky]

that bass is perfect!

[@tonikaila5512]

Amazing articulation and sound - wau! Easily the best and the most balanced interpretation of the piece on youtube. I think only Norbert Kraft has done it to a similar standard, but ge doesn't do youtube, so it's great to have such a polished performance here. Many thanks for sharing!

[@egitarrenshopwestberlin]

+Toni Kaila i must agree, its played flawlessly and very soft but not slow

[@barbararicordy9317]

bravo! un suono magnifico!

[@hamzailarzeg]

The only one ive seen on youtube who really nailed it

[@motownmusicschool1281]

Love your playing Nicholas!

[@neuro_driguez]

What a vibrato!

[@joefairweatherblues8511]

@Tyler---Yes, totally agree, magical performance

[@TheOzymoon]

La mejor interpretacion que he encontrado, bravo! tocare esta pieza para mi recital y usted fue mi inspiracion

[@NiekkieNick]

Bravo!! I realize that I have a very long way to go to play this piece as perfect as you do.

[@junekvamme9862]

I'm working on this piece and I love this interpretation! Maybe someday?!!!!

[@jaquelineschibeloske3240]

Great interpretation!!! What expressive!!!!!!

[@daviddavies840]

Superb, maestro. Thank you.

[@gbcr09]

That was beautiful! I really love how you played accurately and at the same time you knew how to fluctuate through the music. I don't like when classical players only care about playing the song perfectly, and play like they were on a perfect metronome. Congrats!

[@Huqe]

Couldn't have said that better! I think being too pedantic can really ruin the feeling of songs sometimes. This kind of song is perfectly fitting for a bit more loose approach in terms of interpretation and playing this too perfectly really would almost ruin the song. Actually I'm pretty sure this was never even meant to be played in a perfect, consistent way where you would keep the same tempo throughout the song. The way this guy does rubato is beyond unbelievable, it's so magnificent to see someone use rubato in such a masterful manner. The guy must have played for dozens of years to achieve this.

[@gbcr09]

Huqe yes, I agree! This is something so subtle but at the same time so complex, that it must be hard to really master it!

[@ToXin88]

the bass of this guitar is so perfect, unbelievable

[@juliopratico9892]

No scratches in the "disc"! Perfect!

[@rdv8216]

Studying this prelude with the help of a teacher, whom I visit for half an hour on a (near) weekly base. In my exploration of the piece at home your fluid and tempered interpretation is a great support, even though the video isn't a tutorial.

[@bijaychaudhary3989]

Awesome sound quality 😇😇😇

[@anitaazzola8173]

Bravissimo 😍😍😍😍

[@patriciocristobalgallardoz341]

Wonderful interpretation. Very fine.

[@TheodoraHahali]

lovely piece and lovely playing!! well done!

[@unpanda5655]

Bien joué ! Ahah que de souvenir, c'était mon premier morceau !

[@AndreiPuhach]

I think I got addicted to this rendition and the sound. I don't see how it can get any better.

[@olger05]

Listen to the recording of Alvaro Pierri, you can find it on spotify. Thats the best version in my opinion.

[@AndreiPuhach]

Thank you, olger, I checked out Alvaro's version on KZbin (recorded in 2005), but still prefer one from Nicholas. Even though the major part is supposed to be played slower (like Alvaro plays), personally I like the tempo Nicholas uses in his rendition.

[@olger05]

Its difficult to have a discussion about taste, but Nicholas rendition focuses merely on the dramatic details. The pulsating openstrings are the soul of the piece and need to be played as the ruthless passing of time. He needed to keep does open strings pure in tempo, the inner-rhythm need to overwhelm such as nature does. You don't choose the puls, you obey it. its his attempt to controle time that bothers me a little. The melodie gives the freedom to the player to express his/herself in a desperate attempt to fight time and there for his or her own mortality. But it is subjectief so I can only respect your opinion. The version of 1995 was the one I was referring to. open.spotify.com/track/5N9JUpoCunbt5H8nnNAID8

[@ladis.de.aruanda--LITCI-org]

Amazed by this perfection.

[@PauloHenrique-leleo]

very weel, amazing, congratulatios!