David Russell plays Asturias

Here is a concert excerpt from the U.S. International Guitar Series Season 2021 where David Russell gave a spectacular performance from from his home in Spain. This is Asturias by Isaac Albéniz (1860 –1909).

[wienerkoray]

Perfect playing, perfect right hand, not a single unnecessary move, fully relaxed, just amazing !!

[andrehughes]

devastaing performance. perfect composure. focused and at ease.
No edits. best rendition of all time.

[AmusedCondorBird-pqfk]

Simply wonderful! He is one great ones!

[johnmclean]

David Russell that was breathtaking, far beyond a world class performance, you sit firmly and deservedly beside the 3 or so other gods of all time.

[cedsongs]

He's always in the nicest rooms, making them most magical. Outstanding!!

[jaydee]

Far and away the best! The delicacy and feeling that he plays this classic with, brings it to a higher level. Bravo!!

[alessiobellinon]

What a masterclass, to play such a difficult piece being this relaxed is something only the very best can achieve.

[kathyhollenbach]

I have heard Asturias played before by numerous classical guitarists and enjoyed them, and then found is by far the best ever! David, you are an exceptional guitarist. There is none better!!!

[ufukucar.]

The guitar has spoken. Chords, rhythms, arpeggio, solo notes are all there. Congratulations.

[petermcdevitt]

What a gorgeous rendition. Breathtakingly beautiful. Also, kudos to the sound and recording engineers for capturing the richness and varied tones of the guitar and your performance. Simply Wonderful.

[sanndit]

"music does not need words to be expressed"


this piece is heavenly beautiful.

[bloemundude]

By far, the best rendition I have ever heard. 11/10!!

[raffitorossian]

MR RUSSEL IS ONE OF THE GIANTS OF THE CLASSICAL GUITAR...BRAVO...!

[garthok]

Perfection is the only word that i can say about this performance

[valeriesmith]

Brings back fond memories of hearing this piece on WFMT, back in the day; thanks for posting.

[MrJukeri]

Not a single mistake ! Unparallalled musicality! Bravo!

[rosolino]

Ho sempre pensato che la migliore interpretazione di Asturias fosse quella di John Williams, ma dopo aver ascoltato David Russell non posso che cambiare il mio giudizio: tecnica perfetta, timbrica netta, enfasi sapientemente dosata, coinvolgimento emotivo traboccante e contagioso. Che meraviglia!

[jeffreythaw]

Brilliant! I love the sound of David's guitar!!

[philippemariotti]

Gorgeous... the best. As always maestro your playing is perfect, thank you for being such an inspiration.

[angelikaseegers-classicalg]

Wonderful !! Great interpretation with great sound. 😊🙏🙏