I saw him perform in Toronto when he was about 85 years old and past his prime. I actually got his autograph after the performance. It was a great privilege to see a historic guitarist who shaped the careers of the next 2 or 3 generations of guitarists.

Segovia was a master up to the very end of his life. His influence and resonance; all the compositions of the most famous composers of the XX century dedicated to him give but a clue of his greatness. As he spoke of his own legacy: “taking the guitar out of the hands of the noisy flamenco player and out the tabernas. And besides, as an artist, he was a sound intellectual man, comprehensive in culture and a kind profesor, eager to share his knowledge without any selfishness with those eager to learn. Forever thankful to him!

Гений гитары!Маэстро!Высшая культура исполнения!вы мой учитель.

Brilliant and Dynamic! Inspirational!

The last performance is from March 11, 1979 at age 86 when he was invited to give a performance at the White House during Carter's administration.

Grazie di cuore

The first one is a great surprise for me. Thanks for sharing!

Always love his playing on Spanish impressionist pieces. His los olivos video is great. Very interesting too hear his sound compared too modern. Day players I wonder what Segovia would think of modern guitars

@steveb9325

3 жыл бұрын

I think he would be happy of the number of young guitarists and how the Classical guitar world has grown thanks in a huge part to the Maestro himself.

素晴らしい音色です。最高に合理的な指の動き！天才セゴビアの若い頃はどうだったのだろう、、。

@todever

Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered about that too. I assumed it's because, as he has said, he practiced for many years to develop his technique first.

Very nice 🔥

Best performance

The master no question 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

It is sort of exciting to think that this wonderful historical music will now be seen far into the future , I wonder how long that will actually be ? Which is a rather big question on the 23rd of October 2022 .

The best!

BRAVISSIMO!... ajc 2020

IL PIÙ GRANDE CHITARRISTA DEL MONDO CHE HA TRASCRITTO LA MUSICA D' ORCHESTRA PER CHITARRA CLASSICA🙄💙

What is the list of all of these pieces?

The ignorance and audacity displayed by the user "Endtimeguitarist" below is breathtaking. It is undeniable that a part of Segovia's success had to do with his being in the right place at the right time (contrary to many of his talented predecessors, he benefited from modern transportation, and the recording technology available). However, only a dilettante or an unlettered oaf could turn a blind eye to the influence and legacy of an artist like Segovia. Generations of beloved "pluckers" like J. Bream, J. Williams, H. Smith, E. Fisk, D. Russell, Barrios "Mangore", (regardless of the unfair treatment he received from Segovia), P. Romero, S. Tennant, M. Berrueco, to name but a few, would not have been possible without Segovia's legacy, mentoring, recitals and recordings. For better or worse, Segovia's legacy is unfathomable.

@davidferrara1105

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares? Segovia was a millionaire covered in glory and that person you are arguing with is a fucking nobody. Hope that helps

What's the title of the piece at 8:33?

@focl2003

3 жыл бұрын

El noi de la mare.

@Minotauro_di_Chieti

3 жыл бұрын

@@focl2003 Thank you.

What's the last piece he plays?

@markcritchley6861

4 жыл бұрын

i think its called gaurdame las vacas by luis de narvaez i was informed it means garden of the cows .Good name for a night club

@julianzepeda9664

3 жыл бұрын

@@markcritchley6861 It means "watch or guard the cows for me."

@zanadanadanazana8987

2 жыл бұрын

Recuerdos da la Alhambra

I guess Segovia did not believe in tuners.

Like many others if it wasn’t for his fame or the acclaim as to who he was no one would think of this musician as someone very noteworthy. There are many other guitarists focused on classical that are much more talented and vibrant in their playing. To me this guy was just an example of someone who was well marketed.

@heraclitusblacking1293

3 жыл бұрын

An interesting opinion. Certainly there is room for criticism about how Segovia overshadowed many other legitimate contributors. But to say he was "merely well marketed" is to ignore how so much of the repertoire was composed thanks to his commissions: Ponce's great works, Moreno-Torroba, Turina, Mompou, and others wrote for Segovia and his style specifically, and became legends in the guitar world thanks to Segovia's interpretations of their works. Also, check out Segovia's scratchy old recording of Ponce's Sonatina Meridional. I would place it next to Hendrix.

@MusicM49

3 жыл бұрын

No tienes ni idea de lo que es una interpretación.

@bryanadamik6839

3 жыл бұрын

Segovia is a very distinguished guitarist nonetheless, and evokes a lot of beauty and passion in his playing. Comparing him to some of the more modern players, even some of them lack some beauty in their playing, which Segovia has.

@cantaclaro2

3 жыл бұрын

Silly and malicious comment , Segovia it was at that time quite old , hiowever it’s artistic personality for surpass even John Williams , Alirio Diaz, Yepez etc…

@cantaclaro2

3 жыл бұрын

My comment it was for Antonio Melendez

Why he doesn’t play on time?

@reynaldo121

3 жыл бұрын

Give the man a break. He was 86 years old. Segovia's solo interpretations are full of unscripted fermatas and liberties with the time. He did play on time when he played concertos.

@mariacarmengarciacalvo9276

3 жыл бұрын

Music is not all about a metronome! Do you have any idea about Spanish guitar as a popular instrument and the cultural heritage that it represents? Or how a guitar player like Segovia became an inspiration for great composers of his time? Do challenge any computer to play like a human soul. In his way of performing he put all his knowledge and traditions, and maybe you don't still know that when an artist grows older he doesn't play with tecniche anymore but with his mature soul.

@todever

Жыл бұрын

It's all about phrasing, the music, feel, emotion, understanding the heart and intent of the composer, especially with resolving dissonances...

@MrBajanplayer

Жыл бұрын

​@@mariacarmengarciacalvo9276 Sie haben es ganz richtig erkannt! Zudem sind das wichtigste in der Musik die Pausen. Oder besser ausgedrückt, ohne den richtigen Vortrag ist Musik seelenlos. Mit besten Grüßen aus Österreich.

@adrianburridge2378

Жыл бұрын

Time to put your Metronome away!!

Terrible sound quality. Great guitarist. Pity. Preferred the playing of Alirio Diaz on this first piece.