Recuerdos de la Alhambra

Tarrega's musical tribute to the Alhambra Palace in Granada played by me, Samantha Muir. A recent trip to Granada provided the perfect opportunity to fulfill a childhood dream and play Recuerdos de la Alhambra in the Alhambra! I didn't quite make it into the famous Courtyard of the Lions (the Lions are actually on holidays at the moment being restored) but the following is a postcard of my musical wanderings.... we begin in the beautiful gardens with the Generalife in the background.... then into the Chapel sitting on the tomb of Isabella and Ferdinand.... and then into a typical courtyard accompanied by a fountain (and 2 squirrels playing in the tree above my head!).... returning to the garden briefly before finishing with the tinkling waters of one of the many fountains which so inspired Tarrega. The sound of the video is inconsistent and the quality poor but I hope it captures what for me was a magical experience. Sometimes dreams really do come true.... Thanks to Josie for taking the video and photo of a smiling me :-D

I dedicate this video to my dear friend Marie Louise Elias - hope you are feeling better soon!!!

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• sammu5
• josie
• elias

[al7alem111]

Great job !! what a wonderful opportunity you had to play such a piece of art in such of an aesthetic place ! Thumbs up !

[sammu5]

@al7alem111

Thanks! Yes, it was an amazing experience. Very moving and great to have been able to capture it on video!

[adilzahrani]

Very beautifully played

[sammu5]

@adilzahrani

Thank You!

[KarlheinzFey1]

I like your interpretation of the Alhambra very much! Congrats and 5*!

[sammu5]

@KarlheinzFey1

Thank You!

[sammu5]

@budablues

Thank You! Glad you enjoyed this! Birds, flowers, fountains, the odd coffee machine purring away in the background and some distant thunder. What an experience! Thanks also for coming to the concert - it was awesome for me to be a part of it!!! btw, who are you? I'm going to send a friend invite :) Best wishes, sam

[budablues]

So enjoyed your guest spot at Klaus´´s concert in Alcalali with Maria. This is SO beautiful .. just love the birds in the background. Look forward to seeing you play again.

[sammu5]

@arfurlife Thank you for your wonderful comment! I'm so pleased that you enjoyed this, the Alhambra is a truly magical place and I was so lucky to be able to play this beautiful piece there. Very happy to have shared it

Best wishes,

:-sam

[arfurlife]

what an amazing video. My favourite ever Recuerdos video. You playi t superbly, as good as anyone...and I mean anyone. But also you capture the emotion and love of the piece and the place it depicts and the thrill of being able to do what you have done. There are many of us who wish we could experience what you have filmed and recorded because there is something magical about it. Well done and thankyou for sharing this and moving us so much. Please do more. This is so special.