Un Dia de Noviembre (Leo Brouwer) - Alexandra Whittingham

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19 year old British guitarist Alexandra Whittingham plays Leo Brouwer's Un Dia de Noviembre.

Instagram: @alexandrawhitty |

Audio & Video production by Craig Morgan.

[stanmarcus]

I just listened to over an hour of a classical guitar competition at Siccas in Germany. Twelve classical guitarists. All Bach pieces on various guitars. Amazing guitarists, but after a few played, I was bored to death. I watched the entire competition, and no winner was declared. They were all so good I don’t now how any on could choose one over the other. Of course, an expert probably could. Then I listen to a piece such as the. one above by by Cuban composer and classical guitarist Leo Brouwer played by Alexandra. She’s part of this moment, while, to me, listening to the competition was like listening to people from a graveyard. Alexandra sparkles. She makes classical pieces out of a Beatles’ song and “Wild Mountain Time, ” and even when she plays more classical pieces, the sound contemporary to me. But, of course, that’s just me. I’m hardly an expert on anything. I just know what I like to listen to. And I like listening to Alexandra.

[Michajeru]

If I wanted to convince someone that the classical guitar is the most beautiful of all musical instruments, I would play for him/her this YouTube video.

[Cinetyk]

Felt like all my life: my dad played the classical guitar, initially I felt it was old-fashioned, he died of heart problems than I (way too young) started really listening to the stuff, realized that older music stuff was actually not only not "not cool" but, omg, the wisdom imparted! Then many years later there was the internet and there was people like Alexandra just bludgeoning me in my soul about these kind of pieces and I realized I was fortunate to relate. I'm no player myself, but I wish this stuff passes on through the generations between people who understand it because Humanity needs things like this to remember what it feels like to be a loving and feeling human. I'm exhausted by this, in a good way, cheers.

[judithtonge]

Beautiful phrasing here, plus sensitive musicianship and lovely tone quality; I fell in love with this instrument exactly 50 years ago and still play, teach and listen every day …….music is life 💕🎼

[raykirkham]

The most crystal clear rendering of this piece I have heard. Fantastic and about perfect.

[JeffEFerr-ttdw]

Alexandra was graced by the Creator with the gift of praise and excellence to calm tired souls. Bless!!!

[think]

So good to see a person in their element. I bet it feels as good for her to play as it does for us to listen!

[mjo]

I love the way Alexandra plays with such feeling and sensitivity so beautiful thank you Alexandra for sharing this

[todever]

I love this piece so much. The guitar tone is so good.

[manuellu]

Alexandra, estoy llorando, la vuelvo a ver y vuelvo a llorar...usted es una gran artista, yo siempre digo....artista que me haga llorar es extraordinaria, soy Mexicano, Cuba está muy cerquita de nosotros, muchas gracias a usted y a Leo Brouwer 16-feb-2018.

[nicolasnarain]

The kind of interpretation that you want to listen, listen, again and again. Nice sound and great flowing from his right hand. Love this.

[christophertaylor]

I have just retired and you have inspired me to take up playing the guitar. I will never have your ability but I can listen to you and dream can’t I.

[Michajeru]

What a beautiful strong and clean sound. So melodic and soul touching. This song is my all-time favorite. Practically everything realy good for me happened in November!

[MrDustyrobin]

Nice to see a local girl with so much talent, quality Northern English Star.
I love this piece even more.

[alejandrominero]

Una interpretación muy limpia, sensible, con carácter, buen guitarrista

[carlospereira]

His hands express through the instrument the sound of a song that invades the soul!

May God keep his hands always anointed, and his heart full of the will to touch more and more this instrument, for he speaks and enchants the soul of those who hear and appreciate this beautiful fingering of his hands!

Thank you for sharing your gift!
Carlos
Brazil

[chazprivette]

Beautiful, clear in tone quality, and one of my favorite pieces of all time! Within this piece Brouwer showcases Cuban music in a most beautiful and meloncoly way! I, as an American composer, am working towards this goal within most of my works to show others how and what life is like in the U.S. but also to touch the hearts of people beyond my borders at the very same time! This is what Brouwer has done within this piece! This is not skill or talent it's mastery!!

[carlosvladimirinsfranlara]

Hermosa interpretación de manos de una bella artista. Me gusta tu estilo y me impresiona tu habilidad en ejecutar esta pieza con mucha soltura. Gracias por tu arte... mereces totalmente el aplauso de la audiencia.

[drmichaelshea]

I have never heard anyone play the guitar that I’d rather hear than you. Thank you, Alexandra, on this day before my favorite holiday of the year (in the U.S., anyway).

[Jikaninja]

Love you and your much passion and love into your music. You must be an angel sent from heaven for