Spanish Romance - Alexandra Whittingham

Find the sheet music for this piece (and many more) in my new book ‘European Romance’! Available to buy here: rb.gy/tksj.
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[@LoreCreatesEverything]

My dad plays this exact way I love how slow it is from other covers that are really fast and that kinda takes the emotion away but this one you can totally feel the emotion

[@Cinetyk]

I'm from Portugal. I grew up kinda feeling that "spanish" guitar was a bit "too spanish" for me. Years went by, the internet was a thing, so suddenly I could experience stuff from all over the world. Japanese traditional music became one of my favourites. But then with Alexandra I went back to my roots and I realized this kind of music was in my heart all along. Now, my feeling is that I am so glad that anyone who grows up outside of Portugal/Spain is able to become a master of that guitar playing that is absolutely 100% sure to touch our hearts. I'm honoured and I wish more people from Portugal and Spain would keep up this music tradition that just sings to your soul. Cheers all and thanks, Alexandra :)

[@lukewalker1051]

I am American. This song is brilliant, and Alexandra plays it masterfully.

[@highhopes1616]

Why "Spanish" guitar between inverted commas? It is indeed a Spanish guitar.

[@ti3575]

@@highhopes1616 Indeed! Modern one was created on 1850 in Spain as an evolution from the mandolin. Roots goes back to XIV century (vihuela)

[@ThorPalsson]

I have played this song countless times over 17 years It was the first romance that I had with a song

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

Fully understand ❤

[@MASC9]

The Spanish Guitar is a superb musical instrument!

[@aeternus294]

This song has been playing in my head for over 35 years, ever since I played Jet Set Willy 2 on C64. I finally got a classical guitar this week, been over 30 years since I last had one, and my first, even if very ambitious, goal is to learn this song.

[@sirrobinofloxley7156]

How's it going, you should have made some progress?

[@herongael4602]

La première partie est très abordable... Courage

[@rishidas1641]

Every time I hear this piece or play it myself, it fells like a bliss of solitude... The tune of this piece just makes this rough and competitive world so easy, kind and simple in moments and express a generous and pious love story!

[@nathanbolton4139]

This should be the first video when searching Spanish Romance.

[@loveclaasiclguitar2402]

She is an absolutely brilliant classical guitarist, but her interpretation of this is very bland, well played but dull.

[@nathanbolton4139]

@@loveclaasiclguitar2402 I think differently, her expression is easily seen. I believe the expression is missed on you my friend.

[@brianferguson1888]

@@loveclaasiclguitar2402 Well if ‘bland’ = superb tone colour and quality, technically brilliant and beautiful but sparingly used vibrato - then I agree, totally bland. I prefer ‘under-stated’, Alexandra has let the piece express itself, whereas many other classical guitarists try to embellish this piece and get it wrong. This version is hauntingly beautiful, the way it’s meant to be.

[@loveclaasiclguitar2402]

​@brianferguson1888 "Superb tone colour", really? Now I know you are going full nonsense. The reaches people find when the musician is pretty.... I donated to her Patreon for the last year because I've used a lot of her performances for memorization purposes, she's brilliant, this interpretation is not

[@loveclaasiclguitar2402]

​@@nathanbolton4139 oddly I don't think so, if this was a black screen with the name John Smith attached you wouldn't have given this performance a second look. As I said before it's fine, but very flat

[@jean-danielmartino9619]

La mélodie sans doute la plus connue de chacun d'entre nous. Mais l'avons-nous déjà entendue avec autant d'élégance, de fraîcheur, de naturel et de poésie qu'ici ? Personnellement, j'en doute et pourtant, en raison de mon âge avancé, une multitude d'interprétations d'artistes prestigieux se bousculent dans ma mémoire. Alexandra est une étoile et je crois bien qu'elle brille un peu plus que toutes les autres.

[@fly1327]

My first (and only) guitar teacher told me few players cradle the guitar this way, and of course a plectrum (pick) must be employed. Caveat Emptor. Beautiful cover, thank you!

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Oh Alexandra, this is most beautiful indeed. It is always my pleasure to listen to you play. ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@farbodmojri]

dear Alexandra, When I see you, it's as if the skies open up. The sound of your guitar is like a beautiful symphony that serenades my soul. 🌹🥰💐💐💐

[@johnlay3040]

Such a nice country home. I'd love to be there ❤

[@ZirkJansen123]

No pretense, funny chords, just the purest music, thank you dear lady.. 🤗

[@reddragon61]

Beautiful music and a joy to see your playing.👏👏

[@DarthUnivers]

I recently learned this song and it makes me feel so loved and warm and I feel so sleepy even if it’s the middle of the day. I think it’s becoming my favorite song to play. Also I love your guitar playing

[@RichardHallam-p6r]

Beautiful, gracefully played young lady.

[@rolandohunjanramos9051]

I've been playing this one for almost 42 years. By far, my favorite.

[@RomanticGuitar-ns4qn]

it's great to be immersed in this relaxing music .. all my fatigue seems to vanish and now it's just relaxing💖💖💖

[@whitecrow1949]

Absolutely lovely. A nice way to cap off my midnight hour of listening to music on KZbin. Salutations from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. 💜 💙

[@reigawardana6863]

I like this version. so smooth and original...

[@christopherstanford5599]

Alexandra, The colorful floral backdrop💐🌻🌺⚘🌼🌸 and rustic architectural setting visually enhance your wonderful performance 🎵🎶 of this iconic piece ❤🤗🤗

[@АртемКоролев-е7ц]

I love you Alexandra! Great performance

[@josecruz-vega2070]

Excellent piece for such a talent musician!!!❤❤❤❤

[@АндрейИванцов-ф8и]

Как всегда красиво, технично и душевно! Браво!

[@dirkjanklijn9949]

I'm currently studying this part and I really love the nuances you put in this part, great example, thank you.

[@prandallwright1]

Magniificent! I've memorized this piece....but I'm still learning to play it! Your rendition is beautiful. Thanks!

[@chitotorino9503]

Bella pieza musical en las mágicas manos de la hermosa Alexandra. Gracias por existir. Un abrazo de tu admirador y ecologista del Perú, Luis Torino Mendizabal

[@fightbacktohealth9625]

a simple piece beautifully played by Alexandra... thank you

[@KainzMusic]

Ahh, one of my favorites! Thank you Ms Whittingham!

[@cinaraandrade8395]

Romântico mesmo.❤ Fala ao coração. 😊

[@KhanhLe-nk7vx]

One of the best for guitar of Romance 😊☀️ that you play excellently 🇺🇸👍😊 thank you

[@TruthLiesInYourHeart]

You reminded my mom playing it, thanks so much

[@markr1550]

This may be my favorite. Everything is perfection. Brava❣

[@andreasfriedrich7802]

Beautiful playing I have Goosebumps Thank you Alexandra

[@user-Colhchim]

Спасибо большое тебе, Александра! Моя одна из любимейших мелодий. Ты прекрасно ее исполняешь.

[@CScuber14]

So beautifully played

[@occamsrazor9183]

Three playlists I always place you in, Alexandra, one with the instrument💞...

[@paulphelps7809]

Wonderfully beautiful.

[@0dfw1g9wy]

Magnificent interpretation! Narciso Yepes first presented this piece as an arrangement of an "anonymous romance" from folklore, (which later became "Spanish Romance") and then claimed to have composed it at the age of seven in 1934 as a gift for his mother, But it was much more likely an arrangement, as manuscripts predating his birth have since been found, with the title "Romance de Sor", suggesting that the author may have been Fernando Sor (real name Joseph Fernando Macario Sors), a Spanish guitarist and composer born in Barcelona on February 13, 1778. Other possible authors include Matteo Carcassi, etc.).

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

Great and Beautiful Piece of Music so Beautifully Played 🎉....I played this when i was having Classical Guitar Lessons bsck in the day !.. Little did i lnow that i would end up teaching Guitar later in life and this was always on the Agenda 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@oentoengkartono6151]

both music and the musician are beautiful

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

*Exploring the works of legends like Beethoven, Mozart, and Chopin is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of their cultural legacy and creative genius.*

[@poeticmotivation8699]

All of her music is top shelf!

[@VentoRacing1]

Love what you are doing with the book and videos. Great stuff. Should inspire a whole new generation.

[@aethiopis8930]

Just like Tabei, I think it this song sounds way better in the tempo you played. Simply beautiful.

[@ГеннадийИльченко-ж6ч]

It’s lovely my romans , playing on classic guitar !

[@jesterlead]

I used to play through this song and The Clap every single day as my two "technique" songs to help me keep good fingering / hand posture and fix my "pinky-itis".

[@gerritduplessis7122]

MAGNIFICENT ART! THANK YOU! BLESSINGS AND PEACE!

[@bekindtojoseph8566]

When the most beautiful woman in youtube plays beautiful music, it's mesmerizing, When the video is over, her face and her music is still very much in your head. They will stay in your heart.

[@garyw9307]

Thank you truly an honor Alexander. Gary

[@garyw9307]

Did you do all the beautiful work in your garden with the flowers. Really nice very lovely very lovely. Gsry

[@digitalmediafan]

Fantastic. I use to be able to play the first 30 secs or so of this...

[@terrymeyers4496]

always excellent choice type music and portrayal musician music to ears 🙂

[@SkyRainpuff]

I bought your new book. Will make an effort to learn a few songs before the year ends. Thank you!

[@ahinds100]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful work of art!

[@gildasdias8642]

Trop de talent toujours ! Et une musique que j'adore 🎉❤

[@joaquimmartinscutrim9644]

Lindo! Eu já toquei essa música. (Beatiful, I've already had played this music).

[@mekydro]

Beautifully played! This lovely piece, though, reminds me of a game that my kids played on our C-64 many years ago. It was called Jet Set Willy, and used this music. The association sticks! I believe it was also used in a film called 'Forbidden Games'.

[@kevinmaillet4712]

Such beautiful playing. ❤❤❤

[@fermaury]

Una belleza la interpretación y por supuesto la interprete

[@Guitar.152]

Beautiful Performance in Beautiful Location. ♫♥♫

[@addictedtoblades2]

Outstanding ❤

[@felchamp]

very nice play my father used to play this song on guitar ty sweetheart

[@kinadams]

I love the guitar performance.

[@PerlaB523]

Maravilloso... felicitaciones 💐🎈

[@haroldlabrique608]

Marvellous music as always ! Thanks for sharing !

[@warbirdtime]

This is great! I was just learning this piece and used your version as a reference. It's so well paced and lyrical.

[@JoséWalterDíaz]

Hola tocas muy lindo Argentina Córdoba

[@leteutononguitar4451]

Brilliant! Of course, the South of France fits perfectly your beautiful rendition, bravissima👋👋👋

[@Play-mn3cl]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤

[@horacioparera6182]

BRAVISIMO ES IMPRESIONANTE Y MUY AGRADABLE SENTIR LA LIMPIEZA QUE LOGRA DE LA GUITARRA UNA GENIA

[@user-vxymoqm]

今日、再び聴いています 日本では半世紀以上前に 映画が公開され、私の母 はこの曲に胸をうたれた そうです。ミシェルと ポレットの悲しい幼い 恋が良く伝わってきます この曲を聴くと戦争の醜さが思い起こされます。 この時期に最もふさわしい曲です。とても良い タイミングで出版と演奏 をされてます。 ありがとう！ 平和のギタリスト！ おめでとう！ アレクサンドラに栄光 がありますように願って ます。感謝します。

[@sonnguyen-yq5qj]

thank you alexndra Whittighamm you play verry verry beautiful❤❤

[@sasakulic1136]

Bravo, you played very well.

[@angelinomusumeci3788]

Brano bellissimo, suonato in modo stupendo. Grazie

[@angellaboy3506]

Qué bella interpretación y qué bella eres! 💐

[@ВолодимирСтеців-г6ъ]

Right now I'm listening to the most amazing cover of this magical music. Thank you Alexandra 👍👏🌹🌹🌹💕.

[@anibalgarcia5300]

Simplemente espectacular bravo amiga gracias por esta actuación de guitarra

[@unechaine1]

Perfect with"Shir HaShirim" (Le Cantique des Cantiques)

[@UlfWijk]

Please more, please, please more.

[@sirtrombone]

Beautiful music, beautiful guitar and beautiful guitar player🙂

[@小山勝義-e4m]

ありがとうございます！

[@Sutiyono12345]

I'm from Indonesian Verry good listening you playing guitar

[@VictorVectorMusic]

I like to play the second rotation of the major section with tremelo.

[@seankelly328]

You are the best I've ever heard play

[@BobbySpiessVienna]

Very nice personal accentuation. I really enjoyed listening ❤

[@luisantoniosantaanaarechig5454]

Thank you Alexandra. So beauty. Lovely rubato, clear superior voice.

[@souperdave2009]

Beautiful 🌹

[@TAYLORFAN50]

Brilliant! 👏👏👏👏

[@UlfWijk]

More please, PLEASE!

[@rodrigooliveira4158]

Belíssimo ❤

[@sonnguyen-yq5qj]

alexandra you are play verry sweet song thank you .

[@cesaresalgado1449]

A beauty queen and concert perfomer as well...Congratulations...Wooooooooow

[@cesaresalgado1449]

Alexandra Whittingham is very beautiful.

[@hoaiannguyen3807]

So beautiful

[@flowinghands1147]

You must be in Cornwall here, judging by the granite walls, I am also from west Cornwall. So many people play differing versions of this song; playing the first stanza first and then the second once and back to the first to finish. You played this very nicely!😊

[@guillemclaveria598]

❤Anonimous Romance with Spanish Guitar! Super, super....! ❤

[@mariotrama4279]

Guau. Éste es el vídeo de las tres bbb, bonita tú, bonita interpretación y bonita música española. 🤘

[@jeromeknasinski3862]

Beautiful

[@huhguy5]

love the Anamorphic cinema quality video Beautiful

[@io2711]

FUEGO !! 🔥🔥🔥

[@nelsonx5326]

Nice.

[@salchaw]

lovely !