David Russell - 4th Lute Suite, BWV 1006a by J.S. Bach - Omni On-Location from Spain

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David Russell concludes his epic project of recording the complete works for lute by J.S. Bach in Baroque settings with a performance of the 4th Lute Suite, BWV 1006a at the Palace Quiñones de León, Spain.
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This video is presented by the Omni Foundation's Omni On-Location series, Concerts from Historic Sites.
1:42 Prelude
5:47 Loure
9:24 Gavotte en Rodeau
12:26 Minuets I and II
16:38 Bouree
18:24 Gigue
Performance by David Russell
Guitar by Matthias Dammann
Strings: D’Addario Normal Tension Pro-Arté Dynacore
Audio and Video by
David Russell and Maria Jesus Rodriguez
Premiered November 12th, 2021
Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts Series Sponsors:
D’Addario, Augustine Foundation, Hill Guitar Company, Guitar Salon International, Guitar Solo
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[@nasigil5928]

This is the peak of guitar music. The impeccable technique of David Russell, and the magnificent instrument built by Dammann. Perfection in its purest form.

[@Michel-Fiorelli]

The perfection has a name: David Russel

[@simonomis04]

Love his left hand movements so precise

[@bbb12228]

Probably the best left hand in the world.

[@todever]

This is the best Bach I have ever heard on the guitar.

[@Boldstrummer]

I hope he publishes his fingerings. Absolutely brilliant. This is the most confident playing I’ve ever heard. Historic.

[@osocargm]

I have never seen any guitarist moving the fingers like he does up and down instantly in certain passages.

[@dennistaylor5052]

@@osocargm Tina S, she was 17, Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement...Look her up on YT

[@osocargm]

@@dennistaylor5052 as a matter of fact I have already seen Tina and of course she is totally great, awesome, but I was considering acoustic guitar only and there are some partes that you could play them with a fixed position, normally you don't move your fingers but David did, I was talking about

[@ChrisM541]

@@dennistaylor5052 Please don't compare Tina S with a classical guitar virtuoso - especially someone like David Russell, who sits at the top echelon of this group. To do so shows a stunning lack of subject matter awareness. Yes, young Tina S is a phenomenal (primarily) electric guitarist (I've seen her videos too) and yes, her Moonlight Sonata cover is very impressive. It would be interesting to see if she's continued her development during the years she's been away. While you can't see the difference between her and David, it stands out like a mountain to anyone with even a basic formal education in music. It is fantastic that there are different types and flavours of music - the world would be a dull and uninventive place if this was not the case.

[@romaric9874]

@@ChrisM541 Exactly, for people who don't know the difference between electric and classical guitar I speak about difference between Moto and bicycle.... They have the same name and some comparison are possible but after some week of work they are totally different.

[@cmosheh]

I have had the pleasure of hearing David in live concerts from time to time ever since the early 1980's. He was an amazing revelation then and at this point David has reached the absolute pinnacle of musical mastery. The refined articulation in the Prelude and the fabulous ornamentation of the Loure (not to mention its overall conception) were to die for. Thank you for this and all of your other Omni Foundation / Bach recordings.

[@baddogmintz]

same here. I think I heard him for the first time in 1982 when we were all much younger, and back then the sound he got out of his instrument and his musicianship where fabulous. That he has actually continued to improve from that level is astonishing.

[@jerrygraserable]

David ... we cannot thank you enough for these marvelous Bach Lute Suites. You have shown us these most beautiful places and given us your magnificent performances ... it is such a wonderful gift to lovers of the guitar, Spain and Portugal. Words fail, but thank you SO very much !

[@pietrosanchini3701]

David is always the best guitarist when we talk about baroque music. I love your interpretation. Eternal thanks for sharing it. I wish you all the best!

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

I was waiting for this one since you announced these Bach recordings! Oh how we gonna enjoy, David, thanks for doing this in these difficult times, you're a hero 💪

[@alexoidbushuyevich8818]

The best guitarist in the Universe!!!

[@wimbronkhorst7382]

I think even Bach would’ve been fascinated at the level of musicianship with which David plays. Just absolutely perfect in every way. Thank you Mr Russell.

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

David Russell would make any composer sound "absolutely perfect in every way", including anything I could write.

[@David-mw3sb]

If you wasnt sure you were alive youd be sure it was just a dream....

[@fourbarsincollective-darwi6781]

I believe you, thanks for the tip

[@Benbenforever]

As a veteran (75) guitar player, I have not seen or heard playing like this before. David has a rare gift of clarity, technique and such understanding of the music. The consistency of his lovely rounded tone it not an easy thing to accomplish and I commend him for his dedication. Thanks for this brilliant series and to you great locations and explanations of each venue. Please let us know when you are coming to the uk again. Kind regards

[@goscott444]

If only I had a guitar worth 30k, I would show the whole world something! 😁

[@Benbenforever]

There’s a brilliant bit of a Bream master class where the student said that it’s easy for JB to sound so good as he has a very expensive guitar. JB just swaps his for the student and sure enough he sounds just as lovely. Technique is what counts.

[@MethenySco]

No doubt but surely he’s not the only one to have played Bach at this level….there are many other examples of exquisite performances….

[@laguitarradepablo]

I love this piece. J. S. Bach would love to compose for the guitar as everybody did in the future. David, thank you for recording and sharing your technique. Please come to El Salvador again.

[@peteroreilly8060]

I play guitar, but David Russell's playing leaves me in total awe. Thanks David for showing me how I should be playing but sadly can't.

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

😂 Never give up 👍

[@franksabatino7576]

David's mastery of the guitar is incredible.

[@nickrobinson938]

NO matter what you try to word about this performance its fulie as the execution and the musicality are beyond human. We as mortals can only limit ourselves to enjoy what are ears and eyes permit. Extremely grateful for having the pleasure of hearing Bach played in such a well seasoned way.

[@pedroreis6316]

1:42 Prelude 5:47 Loure 9:24 Gavotte en Rodeau 12:26 Minuets I and II 16:38 Bouree 18:24 Gigue

[@OmniFoundation]

Thank you!

[@pedroreis6316]

@@OmniFoundation thank you! ❤️

[@maurorizzato558]

Le suono anche io senza andare a scuola da nessun maestro questa e la bellezza della musica di bach

[@vhernandezo]

We hope that the great teacher of David Russell can translate these new versions of the JSBach Laud Suites on a DVD or Blu Ray and on a CD, thanks to the Omni Foundation for this excellent series of guitar recitals and by great stars de la Guitarra, greetings from Lima - Peru!

[@philippelafargue1197]

One of the greatest artist among guitarists. Just amazing and so beautiful! Greetings from Paris, France.

[@gaborkovacs]

best string instrument version I ever heard - thanks so much for sharing!

[@OmniFoundation]

Thanks for watching!

[@virtualpilgrim8645]

Absolutely beautiful! David Russell even makes the simpler songs sound grand. It is not the notes he plays, it is how he plays the notes.

[@dianalarrosabarboza9794]

"Las palabras nunca alcanzan cuando lo que hay que decir desborda el alma:" Nunca más acertadas las palabras de Cortázar para describir tanta Belleza. ¡Infinitas gracias, Maestro David Russell!

[@johannsebastianbach2803]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ¡Bravo! ¡Bravo! Y ¡BRAVO! Muchas gracias, maestro, por su trabajo. Después de una extensa carrera de gran cantidad y calidad de trabajo, más trabajo para ofrecernos esta magnífica interpretación de la obra de nuestro amado Johann Sebastian Bach. 😍

[@JuanDeCarmen]

Vigo is my hometown, I cannot count how many times I have been jogging in Castrelos park.

[@Deerse]

This is a spiritual revelation. Maestro Russel touches a unique energetic vibration in the field/universe. Extraordinary exquisite playing. A player who isn't moved can't move others. Mr Russell, dear David, you brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for this timeless pearl and letting us be part of that what can't be described in words but speaks so fluently in your sincere, profound, devoted and lyrical playing.

[@alwix4557]

Divine performance, Maestro Russell. Your tone is celestial. Thank you Maestro and Omni Foundation for this gift 🙏👏❤

[@Pladderkasse]

Talk about being well prepared! This is how you do it.

[@bertrandnoe5413]

Super !!!

[@carolvota8619]

This is the best you playing Bach thank you David Russell

[@dimalex2924]

Just incredible! Thank you Mr. David Russel, this is a masterclass!!

[@baddogmintz]

When you've studied and played the Bach literature on the guitar, it is easy to become a picky, demanding and opinionated listener -- as I am. That makes the joy of listening to this all the greater. There's nothing to criticize. It's just beautiful, immensely enjoyable and satisfying. It's marvelous. Thank you, David.

[@user-uh5re3co6j]

One of the great guitarists !

[@romaric9874]

This prelude !!!!!

[@andrewk6870]

Amazing and masterful performance. Just WOW!

[@resuscitationpicture]

I get the impression, maestro Russell is a brave knight fighting against and defeating Bachs music.

[@NeoclassicalRadagast]

That is just so good. Wow.

[@lafisiologiadelgusto8261]

El Maestro esta en su mejor momento. Que privilegio escucharlo. Ojalá algún día en vivo.

[@bandonion]

Bravo Maestro David Russell and his wife Maria Jesus. Thank you for Omni team!! this amazing project will be on history of classical guitar.

[@claudiogarcia8860]

Totally wonderful.

[@WStallard]

Love the video and informative intro

[@LaTesea]

El más grande de todos los tiempos! Gracias 🤩

[@Nordic_Sky]

Speechless!

[@scottwexlin6456]

Absolutely brilliant. The well known prelude (which most are familiar with in Cantata 29, the original violin version, and also its organ transcription) was especially elegant on your guitar, sir.

[@yannicklherron2315]

Thank you Master !

[@goborbobor4851]

Oh, let me just pick up my jaw from the floor… I have never heard or seen anything approaching David Russel’s playing before. Such a perfect technique combined with sensitivity and understanding of the piece… Unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@Larry30102]

Perfection. I’m grateful for You Tube that spoils us with these great performances. This is so well done that I’m not sure if You Tube was it’s intended target. David Russell is a gift to the world. I’m greatly appreciative of his gift, this performance and production of this video.

[@JeanLopesBaiano]

I'm already excited 👏🏾👏🏾🎉🎉🎶🎶💕💕😁😁 Thanks so much for this wonderful project!

[@luckylicks3497]

He pulled it off!! I can't wrap my head around the fact that he just pulled it off like that. What A Legend

[@MethenySco]

He’s been playing for like 50 years….

[@makingmusicmusicando685]

Mr. Russell: You are very generous… We are able of enjoying your Bach by KZbin. Congratulations! You play music lefting a mark on me because on your guitar sounds all the poliphony. This is a very gift for everyone. Sr. Rusell: es un honor y una maravilla escuchar sus interpretaciones, pues no sólo alaban a Bach, sino a la guitarra. Enhorabuena por su bien trabajado virtuosismo. Porque Vd. hace que la guitarra, instrumento muy difícil de tocar, sea un honor para la música de Bach. Thanks a lot: What a lovely present!

[@davidherringgo]

Great news . Looking forward to the Bach Lute performance . 👍 Omni Foundation

[@AlanMearns-YesTheRaven]

Thank you Mr Tannenbaum for giving these definitive recordings a home and thank you big Davy Russell for givin it the business!! What a great gift to posterity!! Cheers 🍻

[@isoscelesguitarworks5285]

I found this very moving... my hat is off, myhead is bowed. Warm thx ❤️

[@eliseleonard3477]

The thing that is so extra fantastic about this Bach video series is that the camera work and editing is so clearly intended for guitarists. Great right hand shots! And what an amazing performance! Thanks for giving so much joy.

[@davidgagnon5360]

The technique is indeed amazing, but the musicality and the syntax transcend it. Music lives, simply.

[@loiseaunoir1021]

Nothing beats the lute

[@livindadrm]

Superb 👏👏 Thank you Maestro Russell and the Omni Foundation for a marvelous Bach series. It is so heartening to see talented musicians offer their music worldwide via streaming during these challenging times 🎶

[@cronano]

what a wholesome vid! love

[@e4d578]

Thank you. Not sure what else I can say to articulate my appreciation.

[@mauronocito3044]

Nada de lo que comente puede hacer honor a esta perfección maestro. Solo aplaudir, agradecerle a Usted y a Omni por traer tanta luz y belleza. Gracias!

[@RichterGuitar]

Absolutely incredible! This performance has set the bar for this famous suite on guitar. Thanks for the wonderful production 🙏🎶💯

[@Siberian_procrastination]

the most powerful sound!!! excellent performance

[@acacioresende8430]

The 4 Bach suites by David Russell are from now on an insurmountable piece of architecture of sound. We can never pay back your monumental work. I´m moved and grateful.

[@fhulkster]

again another superb concert by David Russell, he really knows how to express Bach suites ,brilliant

[@ggenutrition1028]

Amazing performance, great skills, execution and technique! Bach + Guitar + Spanish culture 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 this video has it all 😄

[@arataka57]

I think Mr. Russell performances are exceptional but on this one the guitar sounds a little out of tune. Is this true?

[@brucegelman5582]

It seems impossible but Mr. Russel is getting better and better with each passing year.Cant wait till he is 90!

[@crasigb]

You are just so Authentic!

[@davidfreel1451]

Will anyone ever make sense of that Loure ? Bach flatters us when we are lucky and humbles us at all other times. Wonderful guitar playing from David as always none the less.

[@skiprydoo]

I'd pay and subscribe just to watch him practice.

[@broccoliflower]

absolutely masterful. Bach surely never heard this suite performed like this, but it's hard to imagine he'd be anything but amazed. I may seem partial since I also play classical guitar, but as a listener I'm more interested in hearing compositions performed as intended, rather than transcribed for guitar. However in this case, to my ear this is far more enjoyable and expressive than the same suite performed on violin.

[@Pechinybvbchf]

Qué técnica y sobre todo qué gusto!!! Esa mano derecha no es de este planeta. Enorme trabajo David. Gracias

[@Hist_da_Musica]

Bravo!

[@brunobaumann306]

Had Bach foreseen a brilliant performance of such quality in this marvelous surroundings, constructed a few years before his birth, he would have been even more inspired, if at all possible, to create his wonderful and timeless compositions

[@tunatunic9178]

Russell has clearly proven that great artists of the year are no obstacle to excellence. The complex structures of Bach's ideas do not meet any resistance from the biomechanics of human hands, so the audience can enjoy the purity of the beauty and meaning of Bach's ideas from which all the noises of the Body have been removed! David doesn't really play with his hands, but with his spirit! Incredibly... This performance seems to come from another world, this time Russell has surpassed both himself and his high standards!

[@williamlenihan7536]

Thank you, David Russell! Simply beautiful, complexly human, an unspeakable divine voice in music.

[@briantarthur5540]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this concert series David. It is brilliant work of the highest standard. We'd expect nothing less from you. I do hope you release it on CD or DVD. This is a series for posterity. I have your previous Bach recordings, but i would certainly buy this set.

[@SantiagoKodela]

The gigue brings tears to me eyes every time. The pinnacle of outstanding musicianship.

[@theothomassen6066]

Incredible sound and brilliant technique. During his lifetime, David Russell is already a legend. Great recording! 👏👍❤️

[@PheresMusic]

David is a legend, thanks for playing...

[@leeowen9734]

Astonishing.

[@mooseymoose]

Simply unparalleled.

[@danilorainone406]

great sound as flawless as bream add segovia,resonance of the instrument in the ON STAGE vinyl, recds

[@ChenCG]

What a amazing performance! I'm deeply moved after listening. This piece is very hard to play, but he played it easily. Every note is so moving, especially the incredible cross string ornamentation……thanks for the superb performance! 👍👏🙏

[@hermantangdililing2268]

Thank you, Maestro. Greeting from Toraja, Indobesia

[@alexandervandengoorbergh1104]

Daar David. You maken me warm inside. Thank you for this performance. I’ll hope to meet you at one of your concerts. Alexander, France, Europe.

[@liorlotem4654]

B-E-U-A-T-I-F-U-L !

[@niceguitar6144]

King David

[@lawcch]

beautiful place and setting for guitar recital. Brilliant performance. David.

[@PeteCar]

Thanks very much David Russell, this series has been a great testament to the possibilities the guitar can present to those who dedicate themselves. I am informed and charmed by your work, thanks again!

[@Astromott]

This is an absolute fabulous magic ! Many thanks maestro.

[@tribestribes2555]

One of my favorites. This was an exelent perform. David is a hell of a guitar player and this is a real piece of art by Bach. Thanks David.

[@simonshusse]

Anyone who plays the "standard" arragengement can appreciate how brilliant this is. Currently I'm learing the arragement made by Mats Bergström in Sei Solo so I dont dare have a look at the sheet music of this version if ever released. ^.^

[@furknee06]

I wish we could have a series like this every year different places around the world.

[@robinterkzer8128]

Marvellous !

[@dambrooks7578]

Amazing, now I am going to have to put all three videos in a playlist and endulge my senses. Thank you for this brilliant reading 🎶 🎵 👏

[@carlcaricari408]

David your playing is magnificent as usual. Thank you for the continued brilliance!

[@nelsoning5803]

Going to practice! 😊

[@raffitorossian6994]

Mr Russel is an excellent guitarist with excellent technic and nuance. I felt Bach deeply in my heart. I was so impressed of this performance. Thanks for uploading.

[@marioramosribeiro7869]

What a wonderful performance. Every little detail in the fingering has a special and well designed purpose, and this is the signature of a Great musician ! Thanks for sharing your extraordinary talent with us ! God bless you! 👏👏👏

[@1954surya]

Meisterhaft. Ein Trost in dieser Zeit.