Marion Schaap plays Usher Waltz (Nikita Koshkin)

Nikita Koshkin's iconic 'Usher Waltz' performed by Marion Schaap.

Inspired by the Edgar Allan Poe story The Fall of the House of Usher, in which Poe wrote "I listened, as if in a dream, to the wild improvisations of his speaking guitar."

The Guitar Canon is an initiative of De Gitaarsalon (Netherlands) and Brava TV.

Filmed and produced by Reijger Recordings.

Marion's guitar was built by Paul Sheridan (2012)

[peterstuart]

Wow, Marion! Splendid music, the Usher Waltz as well as your performance! Much variety in colours, sound, ...

[littlehummer]

Having just re-read The Fall of the House of Usher, I think you have given a most excellent interpretation love it, and I keep coming back to hear it again! Thank you!

[Michajeru]

Beautiful, interesting, and well played. I love your Paul Sheridan guitar and I fantasize about one day owning one.

[Campbell]

A great piece - one that is particularly successful at 'telling the story'. Very well played and the camera work was excellent too.

[npantopiou]

Really nice Marion!!! Everyone loved it here at Potenzia del Arte Cyprus Nicosia!!!!

[garthirving]

Brilliant performance & extremely musical...

[alexkomodore]

Wonderful interpretation Marion, congratulations! The pacing is excellent, and you rachet - up the tension - very profoundly. Very effective camera work.

[leohkr]

Leuke kerstbesteding Marion. Je speelt steed mooier.