Correction to my comment above. Larry Cooperman is the composer for "Bless me Ultima". Great piece of work and I believe I saw the first performance of it in Merced. Cooperman was there as well. He played an introduction on a native american flute. Both composer and guitarist here are outstanding. As far as Antonio's performance of Villa-Lobos. 5 thumbs up from me!!
my favorite performance of these on youtube. it's amazing how a guy in his living room, tired of the tv, can crank these out. on 3 though, i would have liked him to repeat the main section - it's better like that. the comment below about doing him justice i dont really understand - certainly it's not "perfect" but his exalted musicality does indeed come through.
Ho avuto l'onore di partecipare a delle master clas con Antonio,quindi ho avuto modo di conoscerlo,e tengo a specificare che oltre ad essere uno dei chitarristi migliori al mondo è anche un ottimo maestro ed una persona di grand animo.
I know Antonio as one of the best guitarists in the world. One reason I know this is because I am a composer and I tried to break him. I've been composing for years, have some recordings of virtuosi performing my work but none can cut my Bless Me, Ultima except Antonio. And what a musician! Regardless of mindless comments of people who are just plain green with envy, he's a musician's musician.
I've seen Antonio play live in Merced, CA. Such a great guitarist. He played Bach's Em suite which is one of the most difficult. These videos do him no justice. Still, it's great to see him on the web. He did a debut of Cooper's "Bless me Ultima" which I'm still waiting to hear on a recording from Antonio.
I like Lobos studies more owing to your nice performance. I keep playing No.1 but mostly struggling on the rapid downward part in the latter of this piece, You plays very well. Especially you No.2 is wonderful.
Virtuosity... Phenomenal, ok ok ok... This man is Speedy Gonzales, and what?
And now, I'll be pleased to listen music.
That said, a huge thank you for sharing your own videos and your privileges with us. If everyone could do like you, the world could become more friendly.
We are awaiting for "many more, mostly of MUCH better video quality"...
I greet. These are etude 1, 2,3 H. Villa Lobos. Young guitarists like showing off with paces of game. Wherethrough works lose their character. Playing stands up nervous , rytm becomes like pendulum and mistakes steal. Every of these etudes has in view the elaboration the definite technique. For example arpeggio.How for me for quick realization. And inaccurate. There now the bravo for enthusiasm and contribution of work. It it was wished was that only 3. Greet. Arthur
from Jose Sepulveda.......I truly believe that Maestro Innocentis is the finest guitarist in the world, and I've seen most of them I promise you!
Hermeterec 1 year ago
Etude 2 was just too much. This is abusive! One could never play like that.
soullessSiIence 1 year ago
he was my guitar teacher =)
Piccichiaretta 1 year ago
he is my guitar teacher, he teaches caserta!!at ruggiero secondary school
oOBANGIEOo 2 years ago
great playing
he plays better here than on the black and white videos
jacquillo 2 years ago
Correction to my comment above. Larry Cooperman is the composer for "Bless me Ultima". Great piece of work and I believe I saw the first performance of it in Merced. Cooperman was there as well. He played an introduction on a native american flute. Both composer and guitarist here are outstanding. As far as Antonio's performance of Villa-Lobos. 5 thumbs up from me!!
mrthirdeyeching 4 years ago
my favorite performance of these on youtube. it's amazing how a guy in his living room, tired of the tv, can crank these out. on 3 though, i would have liked him to repeat the main section - it's better like that. the comment below about doing him justice i dont really understand - certainly it's not "perfect" but his exalted musicality does indeed come through.
clefbor 4 years ago 2
Ho avuto l'onore di partecipare a delle master clas con Antonio,quindi ho avuto modo di conoscerlo,e tengo a specificare che oltre ad essere uno dei chitarristi migliori al mondo è anche un ottimo maestro ed una persona di grand animo.
BlackBerta1 4 years ago
I know Antonio as one of the best guitarists in the world. One reason I know this is because I am a composer and I tried to break him. I've been composing for years, have some recordings of virtuosi performing my work but none can cut my Bless Me, Ultima except Antonio. And what a musician! Regardless of mindless comments of people who are just plain green with envy, he's a musician's musician.
newwerther 4 years ago
I've seen Antonio play live in Merced, CA. Such a great guitarist. He played Bach's Em suite which is one of the most difficult. These videos do him no justice. Still, it's great to see him on the web. He did a debut of Cooper's "Bless me Ultima" which I'm still waiting to hear on a recording from Antonio.
mrthirdeyeching 4 years ago
Antonio actually did a beautiful LIVE recording of Ultima several years ago. I have it on CD. I'll write to Antonio to see if I may send you one.
johnkbent 4 years ago
I like Lobos studies more owing to your nice performance. I keep playing No.1 but mostly struggling on the rapid downward part in the latter of this piece, You plays very well. Especially you No.2 is wonderful.
lute323 4 years ago
nice pajamas
is that a one piece?
theactor19 4 years ago
Yes.
Unfortunately the camera cut off the bunny slippers!
johnkbent 4 years ago
Antonio ROCKS!
key2kingdom 4 years ago
It's wonderful!!!
Mascalzone79 4 years ago
Virtuosity... Phenomenal, ok ok ok... This man is Speedy Gonzales, and what?
And now, I'll be pleased to listen music.
That said, a huge thank you for sharing your own videos and your privileges with us. If everyone could do like you, the world could become more friendly.
We are awaiting for "many more, mostly of MUCH better video quality"...
Jive51 4 years ago
I greet. These are etude 1, 2,3 H. Villa Lobos. Young guitarists like showing off with paces of game. Wherethrough works lose their character. Playing stands up nervous , rytm becomes like pendulum and mistakes steal. Every of these etudes has in view the elaboration the definite technique. For example arpeggio.How for me for quick realization. And inaccurate. There now the bravo for enthusiasm and contribution of work. It it was wished was that only 3. Greet. Arthur
donPabloArturo 4 years ago
Wow - really exceptional!
iswanke 5 years ago
Very good! That second etude is hell to play!
Uberboricua 5 years ago
Very good! That second etude is hell to play!
Uberboricua 5 years ago
What a right hand!!!!
fagundesmorais 5 years ago