Christopher McGuire Villa-Lobos Prelude # 1

[1995102]

BRAVO!

[philipwesley4]

Brilliant performance. Just starting to learn this myself and your excellent performance gives me something to (unrealistically!) aspire to! Love it !

[guitarsociety]

@philipwesley4 Thanks! All the best from sunny Texas. Chris

[guitarsociety]

Hi Cary,

Thanks for the comment. My interpretation is "technically" incorrect. However, I reverse the order of the Preludes and play #1 last. It just makes more sense to me that way. My reworking of the dynamics is the result of the order of play.

[goldnspots2]

Hi Chris,

As I study this piece and work out different interpretations, I like how you move to dolce at the end of B echoing the previous phrase, and how you crescendo to the end when everyone else likes to go soft. It really adds personality to the piece. -CARY

[Firefoxett]

was looking for videos of a chris carrington guitar as I have been interested in one and wow what a phenomenal performance on one.

[Mitthrawnuruodo1]

You do realise that you should play it differently at 1:08-1:14?

[guitarsociety]

@Mitthrawnuruodo1 - It's just one of several alternate versions approved by Villa-Lobos. There's another with John Williams playing on YouTube.

[guitarsociety]

Thank you for the very kind words.

[VasiliSLiontaS]

Just an other Idol for me...

One of the greatest performers ever...

Thanks for your existanse...

Because of you and some others Guitar players I never gave up my Classic Guitar...

[pascoett]

Wonderful performance Sir, very chilling!

[hermx0]

Thanks for posting and for showing the fingering so well! It is a great help learning this beautifull piece! And a splendid performance as well - Thanks!

[sergioarpegio]

Nice playing - no rushing and very emotional and dynamic. That maple guitar sounds great as well

[guitarsociety]

@ROJERO7682 --- What is this?

[manerexicmee]

Chris, you have only improved. You have always been great, but this is perfection. You have worked so hard to get where you are! BRAVO!! And Congratulations!

Beautiful!

Rene...

[guitarsociety]

@manerexicmee - Thanks for the wonderful note. Which Rene is this?

[Semihumanbeing]

At 1:09 he doesnt play the exact music, he just uses his pink, but the music says he must slide his pink and ringfinger.

[Blong3000]

Segovia is/was the undisputed master but YOUR mastery of this piece is second to none!! I have been working on this piece. YOU are my inspiration. I have watched it countless times. Thank you for making my learning endeaver so incredibly enjoyable! Please post more!!

[guitarsociety]

@Blong3000 -- Thanks very much for the comment. I love this piece, too.

[gmou3]

excellent technique, how old did you start playing?

[guitarsociety]

@gmou3 - Thanks for the comment. I started when I was 11.

[dix80043]

I just realized it's been quite some time since I played this one.

Guess I'll have to go find my nylon-string guitar again.

[nmclay]

Wow. Speechless. Can't imagine how it could be played better. Bravo!

[guitarsociety]

@nmclay

Wow, thanks for the great comment.

[weskoki]

What kind of guitar is that ? So powerfull...

[SotterrateviTutti]

best interpretations of prelude#1 for me

[guitarsociety]

Thanks. I'm so happy to hear from people who like it.

[Harlendar]

Nice interpretation. Beautiful !

[guitarsociety]

Merci!

[andsket]

Una delle migliori esecuzioni che abbia mai ascoltato. Complimenti!

[guitarsociety]

Grazie

[aixelsydyslexia]

I love the tempo and dynamics in this rendition.

[guitarsociety]

Thank you! So do I. :-)

[rputran]

wonderful

[guitarsociety]

Thanks

[dave8386]

Absolutely beautiful and very difficult!

[guitarsociety]

Thanks. I hope to post a few more soon. CM

[Linus214]

Mr.Mcguire

Awesome job. Do you teach? I am in Garland , TX.

[guitarsociety]

Yes. My contact info is on my website:

christophermcguire (dot) com

[Ardanwenda]

Absolutely one of the best interpretations I've ever heard.

Prelude no.1 is very dear to me, and I do not like most interpretations. However, this one is amazing :)

Thank you for playing and posting it

[guitarsociety]

Thank you for the kind comments. It means very much to me to hear from listeners. Chris

[roggenrot]

Danke !

[guitarsociety]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. CM

[duengerling]

bravo!

[guitarsociety]

Thank you. CM

[jstagner100]

It was medicine to my soul. Thank you.

[ARANJUEZCM]

One of the best interpretations of V.L's Prelude #1, but I like it best, it has everything...

Thank you for sharing

[guitarsociety]

Thanks for the nice comment. I hope to have more up soon. Chris

[samswank]

Outstanding my brother!!!

[alandot5]

that was amazing

[guitarsociety]

Wow! Thank you. Chris

[XxzepromasterxX]

Best performance for me, as brilliant as Julian Bream !

[guitarsociety]

Thanks for you comment. Chris

[Fretliner]

Great performance; lots of feeling but still sharp and crisp; one of the best versions I've heard.

[guitarsociety]

Thank you for you kind remark. Chris

[ki6losaitu]

Technique used to serve musique and musiquality, that s the way.... amazing

[guitarsociety]

Thanks. I really value your opinion.

[tzzbee]

My favorite performance of a Villa-Lobos prelude. Chris, your playing here has an energy and a bite that I think Villa-Lobos himself would have loved. And I love your gesture at the end -- you knew you had nailed it!

[guitarsociety]

Thanks! We plan to put more up after we have a chance to review old concert footage. I have some old video from 25 years ago, but I don't have a Betamax player, so I'll have to have a professional help me. We'll do some new stuff as well.

[sammu5]

Very enjoyable performance, Christopher. I hope we get to hear all five of the Preludes!