Ralf LEENEN - Suite per Mandolino solo / II. Presto (2000)

[Hikikomori013]

Excellent composition, masterfully played. I posted the link for my friends to see.

[CastelliRosso]

complimenti!!!!!!

[pierrebaio]

Bravo!

[AndreaTuccilloBuonoc]

@pierrebaio bravo è dire poco

[mandogrizz]

Thanks for your reply. I thought that you played other instruments, especially the violin, because of your left hand fluidity. I play the same three instruments, though violin is becoming too painful because of shoulder arthritis. I've been watching all your videos, and I thank you for posting them, because I enjoy them very much! I hope that you post your playing on the other instruments if you haven't (I'll check). Thanks again.

[mandogrizz]

Impressive. I'm a mandolinist also, but I bow to your superior abilities! Your dexterity and precision in the higher passages is truly amazing. Is this your primary instrument, or the only instrument you play? I wonder if you also play the guitar or violin. Just wondering. Great job, Ralf.

[ralfleenen]

@mandogrizz

Thanks for your appreciation! (My two primary instruments are mandolin and violin. I also play classical guitar.)

[Sequoiabisquits]

bravissimo

[WaterpigMaster]

Impressive... is there a difference between a mandolin and a mandolino? I've seen references to both but the literature surrounding them is confusing...

[ralfleenen]

@WaterpigMaster :

"Mandolino" is often used when referring to historical types of mandolins. There have been many types and even experts often disagree about the exact name (and even the tuning, the type of strings and the way of playing) of those instruments.

[ralfleenen]

@WaterpigMaster

Depending on the type of mandolin, the name of the city of origin of that instrument is often mentioned: "mandolino romano", "mandolino napoletano", "mandolino cremonese", "mandolino genovese", ... these terms also exist (translated) in other languages.

[ralfleenen]

@WaterpigMaster

"Mandolin" is generally used for 'modern' mandolins (starting from the 18th century instruments that already had the same tuning as today's mandolins).

To make it even more confusing (or maybe simpler): in Italian language there is only one word: "mandolino".

[sexdanny24]

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[oliv3ira69]

Genious, truly inspiring...

[sosome57]

Wow. This is a great piece of music. It is really tight. Well crafted.

[51enzo]

thanks...from Siciliy,

[salvadorlaguna]

Somehow, I hear a baroque chorus in the background of this music, mum? Great!

[buihangvn]

Magnifique !!!

[marcogilli]

bravo, bravissimo!

[PiotrSzyPiotr]

5 stars !!

[usdaben]

man bravo you are awesome!!!!!

[BassBoe]

brava

[Akabishlith]

precioso!

[MrHABIB85]

its really good sr, i love your music. thanks

[bentorrey]

awesome!

[mandoline34]

Magnifique !!!!

[rapisvo]

Appassionante.

[Pedronko07]

awesome... !!!!

[Birdturd22]

how much do mandolins cost?

[divintius]

genial

[Parabuthus1990]

giocato esselente!

[Birdturd22]

goooooooooooooooooooood

[albibert]

Standing ovation!!!

[marcomandolino]

Hi Ralf! It's always beautyfull listen to you...my problem in this piece is the 4 octaves arpeggios, but I discovered that my 'pandini' mandolin has some problem in the hight positions...maybe i can put some other kind of fret...highter maybe..

Always bravissimo Ralf!

[alberg123]

Excellent job Ralf. Couldn't tell if there was any parts of the passage that had fortissmo or piano in them. However your technique was wonderful.

[ralfleenen]

Thanks!, .. you have excellent ears: there are indeed no fortissimo nor piano passages in this piece :-) (But even if there were, I wouldn't expect to hear much difference here on Youtube.)

[Framncesc]

ke figo

[daninolasco1]

wanderfull!!!!I CAN NOT PLAY LIKE YOU...GREAT!

[azconda]

grandeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[ilmaialegioviale]

bravissimo!

[pangoo]

looks a bit creepy, but great job.

[eness3]

i want to cry, ralf

[litho66]

could not be better!!!!

[mitman58]

Fantistico

[doogiesoprani]

what a talent!!!!!!!!!!!

[jhonnybob999]

bravo :)

[Bullwhipper]

davvero bravo!

[pineful]

I like your relaxed play

[gattosoriano]

bravissimo

[panicoo0]

wow man! good job! is fantastic!

[chrismoltisanti9]

youre awsome brotha, keep up the work amazing job

[jomelisimo]

bravo! I´ll like to play this suite.. How do it for I to get this?

[backfromvega]

...echt fantastische ...!

al die jaren studie die dit gekost moet hebben,

je hebt n plekje tussen django en stochelo gekregen in mn map !

[racolombo]

Bravo, Bravo! I only wish you could give me lessons.

[maxscuto]

bravissimo!!!

[ermannododaro]

REALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[Lipeng]

This is a wonderful piece that you composed! As for your performances in your videos, they're always amazing in their sound and technical brilliance.

[bradybraidz]

That was incredible! Really fantastic...

[gryphon12]

your mandolin skills are unparallel my friend.

[thelight43tdubb]

Wow. Technical perfection with great aesthetic sensitivity to boot. Amazing.

[priyagirlyaya]

wow, that was really cool.

[skelmir]

awesomesssst !!!

[qwargy]

Fantastic - evidence that this little instrument can be played at a highly advanced level!