HK Guitar Duo - Symphony no. 40: I. Molto allegro

Here is another one of our arrangements found on our new Mozart CD. Available on iTunes, and Spotify.

We will be streaming on all sorts of platforms, so please search "HK Guitar Duo". Not sure if they are up there yet.

Drew Henderson and Michael Kolk, guitars.
Guitars my Jeff Sigurdson (8-string), and Martin Blackwell, from B.C., Canada.

[daveedmunds]

Notice that the tempo is perfect. Many of the orchestral performances I've heard of this piece don't get it exactly right. This performance is sublime.

[lassibanjo]

Best 6 minutes and 24 seconds ever spent on youtube! Thank you!!!

[Lukerdog]

Masterclass in dampening string vibration techniques, tis. Different applications providing speed and level of silence dictate whether fret digits or sound hole hand are utilized.
Also FABULOUS arrangement & its performance fulfillment, gents!
GRAZI !!!

[philippemassip]

On a l'impression que toutes les notes sont là ! Pourquoi s'encombrer d'un orchestre symphonique ? Quelle transcription extraordinaire, quelles belles nuances et pas un centième de seconde d'écart entre vous deux, à aucun moment !
Un grand bravo gentlemen pour votre talent et pour votre travail d'autant plus remarquable que votre aisance pourrait faire croire que tout cela est facile. RESPECT

[Rexx]

Bravissimi! Mozart desde su otra dimension sonrie con aprobaciòn.

[f.sarastre]

Had I not heard this realization, I would never have thought it possible. Mozart's #40 encapsulated the pathos of the human condition, with timeless taste, grace, expressivity. This duo does the music justice in ways I could scarcely have imagined. You make this crazy (and hateful) world a more beautiful place, gents!

[pablopradera]

Estoy impresionado, casi no me creo que un movimiento sinfónico ( y qué movímiento) pudiera ser transcrito e interpretado por dos guitarras con tal brío, tempo, riqueza de matices y modulaciones, asombroso y fascinante.

[williamgeorges]

Superbe. Vivacité et chaleur. L'oeuvre ne perd rien à être interprétée par 2 guitaristes. On gagne même l'intimité de la guitare impossible pour un orchestre.

[MBros]

This is absolutely wonderful! Thank you, guys!

[conallmckayguitar]

Fantastic. Brilliant arrangement, coordination, superb use of dynamics and excellent recording.

[soyeux]

What else can I say than WOW ! Incredible playing, fantastic filming, inspiring arrangement of Mozart's K. 550.

[larbilekchini]

Tout simplement prodigieux !
Le divin Mozart doit jouir dans sa tombe !

[johngiles]

I bought the Mozart recordings on Amazon last week. This is one of the best set of classical guitar recordings I've come across in a long time. For me, the reasons are, in ascending order: the recording quality itself, the quality of the instruments (including the fingernails! Drew, at least, has said he uses artificial nails), the selection of Mozart pieces, the excellent transcriptions, and finally, the fine musicianship and skill of both these guitarists, individually and as a duo.

The use of the 8-string for Symphony No. 40 adds so much richness to it. I have to admit, I'm not crazy about the second movement of Symphony No. 40. I think it's the composition itself, not the playing of it. But every other piece and movement is so enjoyable to listen to. As a happy coincidence, one of my favorite tracks, the second movement of Piano Sonata No. 8., is almost exactly as long as the only one I don't care for. HK's performance of it is beautiful and moving. I look forward to future recordings by this outstanding duo.

[HarryVerey]

Amazingly effective transcription + superb playing .

[clifforddalton]

lost count the amount of times I've listened to this masterpiece, thank you guys

[peterjongsma]

One of my all time favorites on 2 guitars.
What a treat.
Thank you.
Whole new musical experience of this sublime piece.

[nicm]

Wow -- bravo. Excellent -- wonderful artistry. Love the arrangement. :-)

[HBSuccess]

You two absolutely kill it. Unbelievably great arrangement and performance. I give you my golden ticket - straight to the live shows for you...

[THOMASAMARA-xn]

Buenísimos, un placer escuchar toda una orquesta con solo 2 guitarras, magníficas interpretación y transcripción.

[carloszarzalejoescobar]

Este duo es uno de los mejores del mundo que he escuchado técnicamente y musicalmente hablando Enhorabuena y Felicidades