Girolamo Frescobaldi - Aria con Variazioni, classical guitar

Girolamo Frescobaldi - Aria con Variazioni detta La Frescobalda, arr. Segovia

Recorded in my kitchen in 2007/09/20. Sorry, no video. I am the guy on the left in the picture.

Tell me what do you think about the interpretation (articulation etc.) because it is my version, I have not heard any record of this piece before and I have done it as I like it.

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• Aria
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[glyptochelone]

You obviously have the technique to play this well, but your interpretation doesn't do justice to either yourself or your guitar. When you rit at the end of sections there are glimpses of the tone you are able to produce, but the constant staccato loses this and also makes the piece hard to listen to. Try singing it as you play it and I think you will change your interpretation; it's very lyrical in places - especially the assai sostenuto. I'm sure it won't take you long to nail this.

[bbthomas]

Well, I feel the whole piece more "Maestoso" than lyrical. Anyway, thank you for your comment.

[muurtalo]

The tempo is fine. Actually, I would prefer a little slower Aria but with more legato...

[bbthomas]

Yeah, I agree with you completely! I have tried to imitate the style how Glenn Gould plays Goldberg Variations on piano (although the comparision is ridiculous, he was prodigy).

[DanielLaszloKovacs]

Hi! I like, how You play - very good!! You play clearly, and it sounds nice, the tempo is appropriate, but maybe a bit too slow in the first part (this part shouldn't be so "sleepy", I think), but nonetheless it is romantic! The second part is brave!! There is a Spirit! The 3rd part is a bit too strong (maybe just the beginning), and after the beginning You rush a bit... The 4th part is nice, but is a bit rigid (for me)... The 5th part begins very well, but it is again a little bit too slow. Dan

[bbthomas]

Thank you! I would play the first part yet more slower at this time ^__~

[maurizs97music]

@bbthomas Well, a prodigy is an average man who worked day and night to perfect his technique, even though Mozart had an absolute pitch, he had to develop it for years and years, Cheers!

[YadQurbany]

It is beautiful. I would say some tones could be clearer. Although, you've got amazing expression and love for the piece.

[Skuttzor]

there is a recording of this done by eliot fisk i think you might enjoy immensly :)

[bbthomas]

Thank you. The good thing is that you can compare different versions on youtube and pick up the best for you :-)