Štěpán Rak's "Hora" performed by Mateusz Kowalski on a Cordoba Luthier Select Series "Friederich"

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Here's Mateusz Kowalski performing Štěpán Rak's "Hora" on a fantastic 2020 Cordoba Luthier Select Series "Friederich" model with cedar soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides. Recorded at the Guitar Salon International showroom in Santa Monica, CA. Huge thanks to the folks at Apogee Electronics (ApogeeDigital.com) for the use of their Ensemble interface in these recordings.
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[@scottanderson6807]

Definitely a Slytherin. Excellent technique and use of dark arts.

[@usualunusualkid7149]

read another fucking book

[@perseus31]

@@usualunusualkid7149 So he is a mad Sith who uses only one hand to play the guitar like that ? He definitely mastered the dark art

[@usualunusualkid7149]

@@perseus31 Or he is a human who is excellent at music. It isn't hard to not reference pop culture while talking about unrelatef things.

[@perseus31]

@@usualunusualkid7149 Dude why don't you just try to enjoy from a joke for a second at least ? I'm playing classical guitar for 2 years and I have 10 years of background with my old national instrument. I have great respect to people who plays instruments as well. We are just joking and try to say he is really really good and we know he practiced for countless hours. Why do people like you have to react like that to memes ? Just laugh or pass.

[@marcosmello7382]

Are you saying Harry Potter isn't real? How dare you?

[@papajeffe1521]

Finally, a peice where you can actually scratch your nose while playing

[@Martincohenphoto]

I have lately become a few of Mateusz, he is absolutely amazing - one of the most talented rising stars among today's young guitarists. His technique is impeccable and he plays from the heart, all of his interpretations are full of color and emotion. Kudos!!

[@jdane2277]

Yes indeed. I'm passing his videos around to all my guitar-playing friends. He needs to be better-known. One of the most talented--not just technique but superb musicality.

[@tony89718]

I really like his facial expressions

[@leif5046]

Wow, fantastic performance. That one-handed part in the beginning was amazing.

[@lelandgaunt7130]

Now that's what I call a Legato master. Talk about hammer ons from nowhere. No distortion, on a damn acoustic guitar. Excellent!

[@fengjunchen6438]

this is illegal

[@tritone3284]

Haa haaaaaa haaaaaa haaaaaaaaaaaa haaa haaa haaaa!!...!

[@DuraLexSedLex01]

In the beginning, I thought “What a great piece this is if your nails aren’t in good condition or your right-hand technique is deficient.” Then at 0:39, I changed my mind radically.

[@hilllee8241]

What did I just watch 😱🤯🤯🔥🔥

[@dimassurya3100]

Teacher : "you have 2 minutes and 31 seconds to finish your exam" Me :

[@KMT9999]

A good balance between passion and intelligence. This piece by Stepan Rak is ideal for showcasing technical prowess.

[@jeffersoncorrea6739]

Simply fantastic!! Mateuz, you play with soul and perfection. Excinting minutes to anyone who has the Grace to hear you playing.

[@jeffgosselinclassicalguita4955]

THAT was incredible!! Wow! Blown away by both the composition and technique. A very nice showcase of the Cordoba as well.

[@Guitarschoolat]

Absolute amazing! Technique, volume contrtol, Interpretation. A true Marstro

[@sahanulgen7214]

A person can’t show how much an instrument can do more than this!

[@limayankee1143]

can't get enough of this interpretation

[@wagnerpolveiro]

What an absolutely extraordinary performance my dear Mateusz, it's magical. Thanks for sharing 💖

[@jos1216]

I feel blessed...to have the opportunity to listen & watch to this. 😍

[@AverageWarCrimeEnjoyer]

The first part of this completely shocked me. I would be lucky if after a few months of training i would be able to play it with two hands, AND HE JUST DID IT WITH ONE. Bravo!

[@vojtechcervenka40]

I love his facial expressions

[@13moles]

A very graceful performance of this piece! It is both brilliant and restrained-in turn. Bravo!

[@EnriqueRodriguez-nm1gp]

Que eléctrica ni que distorsión, ahí está. Mis respetos maestro!!

[@stanisawjemioo8623]

Nobody can play this dance-thrilling piece better than you.

[@RaptureReady2025]

I want more of this guy. That one handed technique is a first and is amazing 😍

[@CoscarelliFan]

Superb! Rak's stuff is legend.

[@marcob.9969]

Beyond perfection.

[@msblue1003]

The trickiest performance on the planet....on any planet!

[@crazydiamondj]

Increíble, me inspiro.... a querer vender mi guitarra!

[@johnlay3040]

Wow....he is some performer. Such fluid and powerful LH fingers and super agile RH. ❤ I didn't realise Cordoba makes such good guitars.

[@raystanczak4277]

The most amazing musicians and instruments! Thanks, really.

[@sydneyvrana]

Amazing playing of this great piece! Wow! Bravo!

[@marie-lynnissa656]

i'm at a loss for words, this is just too much perfection

[@gilneto5449]

Meus Deus!!! Que isso?? Muito lindo!

[@carlosvladimirinsfranlara3883]

Agradezco haber escuchado esta bella composición interpretada con maestría y sentimiento.

[@user-ne6wj9eq2i]

Unbelievably amazing

[@countdemoney9598]

what a great artist. Wow I'm freaking impressed

[@aleksandrprokudin3777]

performance is one of the best, accurate and easy! Cedar top = quality sound.

[@antonios-st.frantz6523]

He is astonishing! Bravo

[@kahuilim2122]

Fantastic playing and interesting resting position...awesome!

[@matuslivora7469]

His professor must have been like: "Kowalski, analysis" ... and it seems that the analysis went pretty good.

[@selenophile410]

OHH

[@ntkanhhong797]

no words in here !!! great performance !!!

[@1.e480]

Everybody gangsta until homeboy start playing the guitar with one hand

[@watchman6989]

Unparalleld!

[@orithelbitz9864]

Just not from our world, thank you for share this

[@lancerigby3662]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing!

[@MachineHeadDissent]

Amazing beginning never seen anything like that!!!...👏👏👏

[@juanluisortiz2642]

Aplausos, aplausos y más aplausos !

[@tony89718]

I’ve heard the original version and now this one, I prefer Mateusz’ version

[@fnanoud3756]

Creativity .. your soul, my friend, a musical ... congratulations to you ... I hope you last this spirit forever 🎼🎼🎼🎼🌹

[@rasom8022]

gratulacje! swietnie zagrane!

[@Peter-gq5xc]

Bravo! Fantastic interpretation.

[@bornthebjorn1490]

Haha incredibly fun. Great talent and a joy

[@alexb3401]

Fantastic !!!

[@rubendenza8811]

Totalmente impresionante lo tuyo Mateusz! Y hermoso también!! infinitas gracias!!!

[@kevinpike3962]

Wow thats true talent!!!!

[@nyjazzer]

What an exceptional talent! I’d comment on the guitar but it would seem like a petty diversion.

[@francescotrotta9905]

Great performance!! Well done!

[@martinmartin7480]

Amazing precision

[@lasolme]

HOLY FUCK, one of the most inspiring guitar performances I've ever witnessed.

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[@AZ1968able]

Gratuluję! Wyjątkowa interpretacja.

[@merlin671]

Amazing. Insuperable!!!

[@sofyabal.7704]

Изумителен.!!! Браво!!! Молодец!!!

[@emmas3670]

Outstanding - I absolutely love this.

[@patricioclaveria4891]

Stunning!

[@whyteian]

Bravo!

[@kippsguitar6539]

unbelievable technique

[@zenchan332]

AMAZING MIRACLE

[@gokulchandran5586]

Amazing performance

[@coldbastard6859]

Zajebiście zagrane, brawo mój imienniku ^^

[@tc-3]

Amazing!

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Brilliant and fun Cordoba have made a nice guitar.

[@hinova77]

Never seen before. Fantastic !

[@Marysia-q5m]

Jego interpretacje to iskry, które nadają życiu piękno.

[@RandomActsOfBlindness]

I quit 😂 . This is incredible.

[@davidstratton4695]

Wow!😐😳.....just wow👏

[@cookiesncream25]

That was jaw dropping. Bravo 👍🍀🎶

[@kareizaamune429]

I was anticipating a thunderous ovation at the end of the piece. Too bad there was no audience! Still clapping though.

[@yakubekartawidjaja]

Wonderful technique! Bravo! Thanks for sharing...

[@adadrata8659]

Waaw. Magic

[@psychesonic1]

Extraordinary, bravo

[@mathildagraseira14]

Looks so fun 😍

[@dk6024]

Wicked sick!

[@Koga-Ed]

Now that is what one can call a fretting hand exercise !

[@montysmooth]

Saludos.

[@federicoarielpedersen4631]

Those legatos!!!!!!!!!

[@luscao8444]

Amazing!

[@unwrought9757]

What a control!

[@moinh.i4391]

YOU ARE A LEGEND... incredible playing... But one thing 😅 this is my first time I see guitar player wearing a ring while playing...

[@josephostrowski3866]

Stunning!!

[@mihaiscarlatescu6597]

Amazing.

[@sanjivrana2159]

Superrrrb Performance.

[@waldekkapusniak9972]

Super panie Mateusz. Tak 3mać.

[@user-ul6ol2ik2b]

Браво!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcelojuliodiaz4328]

MAGISTRAL!!!👋👋👋

[@user-so3mr2tm9p]

와 ~~ 정말 대단하네요 ^^

[@ChrisDewitte1]

Éblouissant!

[@cjackfr6]

amazing ! thank you !

[@romanromanov3496]

super----thanks

[@GuitareAlainBauer]

Amazing performance !

[@nicolascrochet4093]

If you slow it down with youtube's settings, you can actually see his fingers moving

[@paulreynolds1760]

My guitar got up and left me after watching this...

[@jheanph2157]

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