Leyenda by Albeniz in HD - Andres Segovia

Master Segovia plays "Leyenda" also known as "Asturias" composed by Isaac Albeniz.

[thearabianmage]

I love his version. It’s not flashy, it’s not as fast as others, the flares aren’t in your face, _but his style and grace shine through like the brightest of lights in the darkest of dark nights._

Wonderful

[ElectronixDogs]

He was a friend of my Grandfather in Andalusia Spain and would play guitar in his bodega circa 1916. Later my Grandfather emigrated to San Francisco USA. When Sr Segovia was on tour in San Francisco in the late 1940’s he was always invited over for dinner at their home and he would reciprocate by inviting my Grandparents to watch him play at the Opera House.

[robertericks]

This man practiced five hours a day up to the day of his passing. He always sought perfection, but not in the technical sense. He translated the grace and beauty of the guitar as an instrument to the world of classical music. He put forth with great authority, skill, and artistry the fact that the guitar was an orchestra in and of itself. Whoever the turd-burglars are who don't understand what Andres Segovia brought to the world of guitar should take up the kazoo.

[Remote-Asia-Travels]

Andres Segovia was a poet as well as a musician. He told me once, when I met him when he was 82 years of age, that one must first become a musician. And then one can be a poet. That explains some of the comments below that doen't understand how he transformed music.

[informationistmagazine]

The great Segovia could play this technically challenging piece into his 90s

[zvonimirtosic]

I listened to hundreds of version of Leyenda (Asturias). And I always come back to this version by Maestro Segovia. It's unparalleled in so many unique aspects.

[julieanderson]

I had the great fortune to see him perform live during his last tour in America.

[gregwarner]

I saw him in concert in the 1980's in NYC. A little old man with a guitar playing to a mesmerized audience. Magnificent!

[scottconner]

Saw him in Germany in the early 80’s he was so relaxed. An absolute master of his craft. A little girl jumped up in the middle of a song. He looked at her and smiled and waived at her and continued to play on the fret board. I do not think a grenade going off would have rattled him

[tone_clicks]

me myself I am a fan of rock, metal and modern blues. But everytime i listen to classical I get to know what real music is. MUSIC ABOVE ALL.

[aidanvitsentzos]

My father played this often as a child we didn't live together and didn't always have the best relationship but I am picking up guitar to carry on the best of his legacy this music is beautiful

[mauriceclemens]

I saw Mr Segovia at a concert in Sarasota back in the early 70’s. He was magnificent. I knew nothing about classical guitar. My high school girlfriend took me to see him. She was taking guitar lessons and was learning classical. A concert I will always remember.

[fernviking]

The 1st timeI heard this song I recorded & listened to it every day as a sort of musical meditation. It transported me & still does today. It also taught me about Andres Segovia& how important music & musical genius is to this planet. Even silly pop tunes that make us dance & sing along & hope no one’s watching! This one though is a close your eyes & sink into it experience!!

[scorpiocurse]

I have no idea how Tarrega meant the piece to be played, but after all this years this still is my favourite version.
It is somewhat technically imperfect, but, even so, it sounds better to me than the "perfect" versions of so many players. So much feeling here.

[jean-guytarin]

He lives the music; listen to each note, every pinch calculated, every sound comes from his heart. He loves his music; so do I. Bravo Andreas

[chrisguitargarage]

How could anyone, in their right mind, dislike this. Segovia was a master. Just amazing!

[sharpie]

It's always a joy to listen to old masters play: they searched primarily for the spirit of music. Now we are after so many things beside that - fans, message, money etc, which is not bad by itself, but still, every time I listen to those legendary performers, the purity of their art just takes my breath away!

[edusanchez]

Segovia was born in my hometown (Linares) and since I can remember, there is a big statue of him that we all lovingly call "Zapatones" (Big shoes) and everybody uses it as a meeting point. He is still so present among his fellow citizen and make them proud of him.

[yvettesayage]

Maestro Zigovia, greatest at any age. I remember having my little boys in the 60's encouraging them to watch him on ch 13 in New York in black and white those days, Now my eldest son became a professor of classical guitar and the youngest became rock to soft rock guitarist and sang. He passed away 2 years ago he lives on in my heart as I play his recordig.
HE also played some classicals such as Astorias and tango. Thank you Andre's for the love and inspiration
Music is eternal.

[ldennisnutter]

Incredible musician! I went to hear him in San Francisco in the late 1960's. No picks, no microphone. Someone started to cough in the audience. He stopped playing and waited until it was perfectly quiet before continuing to play.