Franz Schubert - Ständchen (Serenade) arr. J. K Mertz

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One of Schubert's most famous lied, Ständchen (Serenade) is found in the posthumously published song cycle Schwanengesang.

The song is converted here into a literal "song without words" by J.K Mertz, who undoubtedly got his inspiration from Liszt's arrangement for solo piano.

The guitar I am playing is a sort of "Frankenguitar", by Mark Usherovich. This is another one of those instruments I borrowed and couldn't let go! The 7th string is movable, so that one may have it floating (great for lower pitches), or as an active, fretted 7th string above the neck.

The body is in the style of Lacote, but the headstock is Stauffer, which is really the best headstock for and odd number of strings.

Please enjoy!

[manuelcardoso]

As a classical guitarist, Drew is undoubtedly one of the best classical guitarists in the world nowadays. And I've come across many. But man.... This is next level. Tone, expression, sound quality, technique, everything

[loiseldridge]

So uplifting during the long wet winter in British Columbia!!!! And we thought spring was just around the corner.

[emmanuelstiv]

Always quality work from you! I can't wait to see the new one

[guitarsinternational]

WONDERFUL performance, sound reproduction, videography, and guitar!!! And, of course, one can never get enough Schubert!!! Thank you!!!

[EzDeanFassassi]

Shit like this is why I fell in love with classical guitar. There's something so magical about it that no other instrument can replicate. Add to that the genius of Schubert and Drew's virtuosity 💯

[musicalenchantment]

Une belle pièce classique... charmante élégante et ravissante ! Merci!! ︎♬

[alexandervandengoorbergh]

Thank you Drew for your wonderfull performance of Ständchen. I am on course to learn this composition. Very tuff, a challenge . 👍🎶

[pfeiffha]

This is perfect. Wonderfull played, it touched me so much. The intonation is well done, thank you for joining!!!

[danielhcosentino]

Bravo and thank you for playing music from Argentina with the perfect tempo !!

[nestorasbellas]

So grateful i discovered your channel few years ago. Your performance and your form while playing, made me feel so relaxed and to think that certain pieces in this world keep falling in the right places!

[isleneleite]

Primoroso Arranjo!
Belíssima interpretação!
Parabéns, desde Brasil, Alagoas, Maceió!

[waldfreund]

Beautiful sound and recording Mr. Henderson. Thank you for all your awesome entertainement.

[gjtube]

Stunning performance! That's an amzing guitar with a gorgeous tone! Thank you!

[ramlotho]

This so exquisite!!! Touches heaven!!!! Big thanks Drew!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[hervecastre]

Awesome interpretation. The tempo is perfect 👏

[oOAngeloAmorimOo]

impecable as always Drew! well worth the wait! cheers

[lorenzohuamanchay]

Excepcional guitar performance ... a gift to the heart. Thank you.

[andreguitarist]

Wonderful rendering! Please, keep these marvelous videos coming!

[BenDiamondGuitarist]

absolutely beautiful sound, and great interpretation! thats a great guitar too

[platinocyanide]

Absolutely stunning! You've got such a gorgeous singing tone that really does justice to the piece.