Segovia - variations on Mozart's theme

[@MatthewMacFarlaneMusic]

A true master. The ease and effortlessness of how he plays captures the light but beautiful spirit of Mozart's music.

[@badfender223]

Beautiful, breath taking, celestial, angelic. How many words can I say? None of them would come close to describing this man's talent.

[@acdcman00]

i love the segovia's style this mozart arrangement is perfect

[@london20102011]

My grandmother got to hear this right before she was about to die. My dad is happy she got to hear this.

[@shizzle5150]

If there is one thing I miss in this life, it's being too young to catch this man playing live. What a master in the truest since of the word.

[@hankj9088]

What other guitarists do you like?

[@MrAlcides1611]

It is wonderful to see a True LEGEND playing an acoustic guitar. Andrés Segovia was this Legend and a Myth for all that loves music. Thanks for this vídeo.

[@Michajeru]

Segovia was the Maestro of Maestors. He was the supreme classical guitarist. This great man continues to deserve our greatest respect.

[@bluvd4u]

One of the best examples of this man's love of classical composers and his exsquisite interpretation and emotive and magical expression make this a learning tool for anyone interested in learning to play the guitar. Andres Segovia is one of the greatest artists ever to demonstrate the ability to captivate an audience with his virtuoso performances.

[@CommanderMT101]

I saw him live a long long time ago, the 70s I believe. My friend who I was teaching guitar took me to the concert. When he came on stage, there was lots of applause, but Segovia was just standing there. The applause got softer and softer until and he was still standing there. Some side chatter was heard, until there was complete silence. You could literally hear a pin drop! He finally sat down and began playing. It was the most beautiful music I had ever heard in my life. I almost cried!

[@andreskosberg4566]

Oh god, what did he played

[@andreskosberg4566]

I play classical too but I also get emotional, watching AND playing

[@CitizenHarrisCH]

Sometimes, when i hear Segovia playin' i feel like there's a whole orchestra playing at the same time. He's amazing! MAESTRO we love you! :)

[@rm3150]

I saw him play in Chicago in 1971. He threw a bluesy 7th chord into one piece that caught everyone by surprise. I swear you could hear the audience smile in gratitude. Yep, the dude liked Chicago.

[@allanwells4886]

The Maestro. And yes, I have listened (and loved) the playing of Bream, Russel, Diaz, Romero, Gonzalez etc etc.

[@Pickinbuddy]

Absolutely timeless and awe inspiring....he plays with the touch of an archangel.

[@hswatnik]

easily the finest work ever on a guitar and the best piece of guitar music yet written bravo Maestro S.

[@stylepartner5123]

I've played guitar forr 30 years and settled with flamenco but Segovia is the greatest guitarist of all time by such a way its frightening,

[@allanhogg8510]

What sublime phrasing and musicality.

[@KnockelII]

Being a guitarist, however little and poor, I can appreciate how great and perfectioned this is. Segovia, master of the instrument.

[@yacinech1513]

Segovia never been young or what ?

[@St.Garoosh]

+Floyd Frusciante lol hes always looked old as shit man. But an amazing guitarist

[@yacinech1513]

+Garoosh the best . the greatest

[@marcospaulo-qq7th]

ASSHOLE. Of course he was young, He was born in 1893 and had a development like any human being, There are no videos of him, just because there are no camcorders in the early twentieth century. Understood stupid ???? ASSHOLE FLOYD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH AH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliozimmerman1433]

+marcos paulo he knows, it's merely a joke, calm your nerves down.

[@badboy46528]

Was about ask the same question 😊

[@edwinmorse6615]

I appreciate this so much.❤ I was able to play many songs let alone Slayer and she loved the music 🎵🎶 she just didn't understand all the screaming but once I played all of this on a classical guitar😅 I understood she heard it. I just wish I had my great-grandma's piano that was busted into pieces because she was my inspiration. Santa Clara

[@winterlord22]

Truth be told people change in time. I for one was also a huge fan of shredding and such. My father once showed me Segovia; and I instantly recognized how fantastic he was; without any prior knowledge of him. Don't fear; those who will become parents still need to grow up as well :)

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Excelente el maestro. Era cuando estaba en su mejor momento. Felicitaciones y gracias.

[@VITOLLFOTOGRAFIA]

From 2:38 to 3:38 hére is the mother of heavy metal !!

[@franklinnanai2745]

+VITOLLFOTOGRAFIA the father

[@toocoolforaname7361]

VITOLLFOTOGRAFIA u are comparing havey metal to this!

[@jebrengl]

yngwie listened to this in his youth :D

[@alandesouzacruz5124]

Just sublime interpretation

[@kagne31]

I thought John Williams was the best before I found this video. Thank you so much for this genuine moment of grace.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

John was his student

[@rodolfo050976]

there's no words to descrive a master he is not a machine like some new classical guitarrists all theses musics are an act of love and feelings porring down his thinger to the instrument.

[@spunkeys1]

Finally, with the help of Google, I was able to identify the piece of music that they play in the AT&T commercial. I love it so much. It is romantic and beautifly played. The artist is wonderful.

[@msingle243]

jst cant stop coming back to watch this. every note so sharp and deliberate. god, to have seen this man live while he was still alive. imagine if this were recorded with modern mic.

[@tcerpitc]

Enough said of beautiful music, but what a beautiful old video, soft lighted and nostalgic...I love the setting and the view from the window :)

[@terry387]

Segovia is the greatest classical guitarist of all time. It takes talent and lots of hard of work to achieve such a level of playing. Such musicians are born with talent. Bravo Andre, you will always be remembered.

[@joseluissanchezleal4243]

Como se llama esta pieza?,grande de grandes Segovia

[@MUTEGIO36]

this legendary man practically reinvented the art of classical guitar

[@koitarou1021]

He is certainly genius. I listened to his bosom old favorite performance with looking animation, and was impressed. I also love his boast face after his performance .

[@danasumova6430]

Great artist. Thank you for recording.

[@BTBHSOHBOY]

I wonder, how can people dislike this? Regardless of if they like the piece or not, no one can deny Segovia's brilliance. I'm not making jokes a million people have already heard, like, say, "20 people are deaf," but, really, what is there to dislike?

[@aub227]

Yes, I do. I happen to have the tab in one of my Guitar "EXTRA" Magazines. It's the Winter 1992 Volume 2 No. 4 magazine, with James Taylor on the cover. Transcriptions include: Fire and Rain, Country Boy (Ricky Skaggs), Traveling Riverside Blues (Robert Johnson), Tune Up (Miles Davis), and Variations on a Theme from the Magic Flute" (by Fernando Sor, arranged by Robert Phillips). Great mag !!!

[@musicavariada6975]

Tenía una Orquesta en sus manos el maestro Segovia... que manera de manejar texturas y matices.

[@onemexican1973]

te acuerdo.....

[@mauromiguel619]

Increíble, control absoluto de la guitarra. Único

[@chris99941]

He makes it look so effortless and the sound is just so clear and precise....considering the age of the recording. I particularly like his use of glisandos. I'm very much a segovia fan!!

[@BlueRIff63]

What a joy to watch (and hear!) Thanks for posting!

[@yuanbaomusic]

Great playing! The best!

[@blackarrow9072]

Bravo. Best version I ever heard.

[@NUJAKKCITIE]

this is the best classical guitar playing on earth, no doubt! segovia at the height of his powers!!

[@hatruong114]

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[@hatruong114]

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[@AS-iq7sx]

Amazing and wonderful . Coffee time with love

[@snaebjorn53]

Fantastico! Segovia è un Genio! Grazie

[@terry387]

Thanks for the feedback. In any discipline or art it is always important to acknowledge the originators or masters. You jogged my memory I remember having played some Fernando Sor pieces many years ago. The last time I played classic guitar was early 198os. Tarrega, Pujol and LLobet still a blank. As we talk, It will come back to me.

[@MrCitarone]

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THIS VIDEO HASN'T REACHED 1 MILLION VIEW?

[@Grouchomx]

Happy Birthday Maestro!

[@shanghaichic]

One of my favorite pieces on classical guitar. Played by Segovia nevertheless. Many thanks for the upload. I'm gonna go practice now!

[@ALFONSOJON]

Andres to eres mi idolo, no hay guitarrista mejor que tu, hay muchos imitadores, tu los introduciste a la guitarra clasica a todos.

[@roccomagliola7333]

Bellissimo, stupendo. Grazie maestro

[@WaveRyeDer99]

Bravo! Magnifico! Encore Encore! Maestro you are sorely missed!

[@wendcosta]

Maravilhoso vídeo do criador do violão clássico: Andrés Segovia. Deus seja louvado.

[@Arcamedi1]

a guitarist of this caliber comes only once every Milena, if even. His work is truly great and i reckon he is a true genius.

[@chriscampbell1342]

The best part of the whole video is after he's finished and he just stares straight into your soul.

[@BernieHolland-w4l]

For those who display their audacity by questioning the artistic licence Segovia is rightly employing here, just stop for a second and think just how lucky you are to have the privilege of witnessing a great artist at the height of his career. How can you possibly whinge and moan about repeats or whatever, when you have this heaven sent opportunity to delight in that ravishing tone that only an artist of Segovia's stature could produce. Keep still and LISTEN !

[@ALFONSOJON]

ANDRES SEGOVIA MADE ME LOVE CLASSICAL GUITAR THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER IN THE WORLD ! He was the master of the guitar!

[@annaannaof716]

Great,great and beautiful ♫♪♥

[@ryanblinkguy]

I know! Imagine how amazing it would be travel back and see the greats play, or better yet, learn from them

[@Megolhen]

Also one of my favourite pieces performed by Segovia. mazing to think that he was still doing performances well into his 80's.

[@santamara]

Simply Frikken' Glorious! Wow! Thank you Rich for Sharing! xo

[@MrJoaochaloub]

the best.Great master

[@ways1234Music]

Aaaah, the maestro,hi magic n his genius.... Would like to thank pablo4691 n my sweet freind, JazzmanJeff , carin a share this brilliant........

[@tdsdesa]

Segovia was and will be the only musician in the world who can make a sound so sweet with a musical instrument.

[@gtkazu]

Thanks for giving opportunity to listen. I love Segovia's art but I have to say there sre some differences note he played In comparison with the original .In seventh var he located bass note on the opposite before the melody,that is interesting.

[@chucktrier]

That sound! And he was an amazing virtuoso, but most videos are from when he was quite old. There are recordings from his prime and the playing was unhindered.

[@carloshumbertocacaofiguero7556]

He aquí un verdadero virtuoso de la guitarra sin parangón. Ejecución impecable, timbre hermoso, matices bien colocados.

[@vetruok]

the first variation is amazing

[@williesteel213]

some people have a great sense of music..the greatest sense.. the intellect through the physical self and imbued with their spirit all at the highest aesthetic of the sublime, these humans are rare as is evidenced by many comments posted here segovia is alone on top of the mountain looking down and pointing the way up

[@enriquecourtade]

Cada tanto vuelvo a escucharlo para recordar lo que es música. Lo demás son notas saliendo

[@MattAlexan]

Superb comment ! I can't come close to that -I can only second it and add that possibly the whole world of classical guitar fans agree with you !

[@fluffyxsama]

the greatest classical guitarist of our time, without a doubt.

[@HillTopp100]

My Pop loved this man, he had lp's....awesome -

[@tdsdesa]

The sweet sound of Segovia is and will inimitable.

[@Joshyi18]

this is played amazingly well, if the recording was as good as one in this day the sound would be amazing.

[@otrousuariomass]

Buenisimo! Hermoso, me encanta! Un clasico!

[@paulvalletta01]

Has a man...hmmm.has an "old man", ever been as one with a guitar? Probably the most amazing guitarist ever, just pure genius.

[@otrousuariomass]

Zarpado! el final bien Heavy agitando la cabeza! Groso Andres!

[@jedufour]

Fabuloso! El mejor de todos los que he escuchado.

[@Dundasholes]

Variations... yes, he made this song hs own!!! I have known of this song for 10 years now and I still get shivers during parts of this song.... I don't get shivers from Metallica solos anymore, just GNR and Segovia.... and maybe Atkins!!!

[@thesmokingguitarplayer5839]

amazing stuff

[@1calvinfunny1]

Your right, anyone enjoy's acoustic guitar music would love this piece of music...

[@TheX-3d]

Simply awesome

[@jalqui6]

Es el guitarrista mas increíble que he escuchado, realmente limpio, impecable, perfecto¡¡

[@winglow7615]

Everybody plays this piece, but nobody plays it better than Segovia. Nobody.

[@Juliencorse9]

Interprète d un immense talent inoubliable

[@上村勝利-p5t]

beautiful

[@therugburnz]

I know he is known for his right hand and nail care being responsible for his amazing tone, but have just noticed that his vibrato is PERFECT for this piece.

[@fluffyxsama]

When i finish learning this I am going to play it all time.

[@MetalNewen]

Genial, sencillamente genial!!! Gracias por compartir el video.

[@terry387]

Music is a matter of interpretation. I am sure the others you quote must be very good too. I studied classical guitar back in the 70s-early 80s, Segovia, Williams and Bream were regarded as the best that I remember. wasn't Guiliani a composer? remember playing his exercises and some pieces. Thats a long time ago. You have inspired to take up the guitar again after 25 yrs of having not played it. Tell me more of Sor, Aguado, Tarrega and LLobet (he's French?) .

[@newislandguitar]

he's pretty good... love those arpeggios...

[@oknarbtal]

@charcharism As the title says, it's variations on Mozart's theme, from his opera The Magic Flute. "Arranged" by Fernando Sor.

[@Grouchomx]

Pure brilliance!

[@bryan2j]

@oknarbtal @charcharism This is not an arrangement. This is a theme and variations composed by Fernando Sor. Opus 9. There are certain sections(the theme, variation 1, variation 4)that you want to channel Mozart, but this is arguably the masterpiece of the Catalan master.

[@cidcampeador1952]

GRACIAS SEGOVIA POR LO QUE HICISTE , ERES EL SALVADOR DE LA GUITARA CLASICA .

[@dacu71]

impressionante la facilità e la sicurezza della mano sinistra

[@yglofmi]

@greatsea He plays (well) a romantic version of Sor's Variations.

[@microdon2]

Wow. I'm only discovering him now, but the man was incredible.

[@wendcosta]

@Gomesda1 Andrés Segovia (Linares, Espanha, 21 de fevereiro de 1893 - Madri, 3 de junho de 1987) foi um grande guitarrista espanhol. Considerado o pai do violão erudito moderno pela maioria dos estudiosos de música, Segovia dizia que ele "resgatou o violão das mãos dos ciganos flamencos" e construiu um repertório clássico para dar lugar ao instrumento em salas de concerto.

[@apoculamus]

@smilingnihilist1 Search for either Breau or Farlow; you should hit on a video of a visit Lenny made to Tal's home. Tal died I think in `97' and the video could be from a good chuck of time before that, but he's already old. It's interesting stuff. Oddly, 2 players left out of the last survey I saw in R/S are Terry Kath (RIP) and Leslie West, who I think is battling health problems. These two certainly belong way, way up on the list even if it's limited to R 'n R.