ROMANZA (Romance D'Amour) played with feeling on Spanish Classical Guitar by Al Marconi.

Easy enough to play...not so easy to play well!

This charming and ever-popular melody was bought to the publics attention when the recording made by Narciso Yepes was used throughout the 1952 black and white French movie 'Jeux Inderdits'. It has gone on to inspire millions to take up learning the classical Spanish guitar.

This track can be purchased together with the tablature from the Al Marconi Media web-site (link above). It can also be purchased on its own from the same web-site.

For the curious I am using a 1976 Manual Conde Flamenco Guitar that I have restored and embelished a little. The microphones are Beyer 930 condensor mics.

#romanza #spanishromance #spanishguitar

[selfmademadness]

My father died over 10 years ago. He studied classical guitar and flamenco as well, he used to play this song every time anyone ever got a guitar out, he died before he could ever teach me, and I could never remember the name of the song, one night I was laying down to sleep and had classical music on a playlist, and this video came on. I don't know how fast I must have sat up as soon as I heard the first few measures, but I will never forget the joy of finding this piece of music. Now it will be my turn to pass it on to my children someday.

[AlMarconiOfficial]

You've pretty much got it. People think Romanza is a beginners piece, probably because most people can manage the first few bars but to play it properly and smoothly takes quite a lot of technique and that comes with time and practice.

[stephenbarnett]

I am just turned 80 and have just started to learn classical guitar and I wish had started 70 years ago. What a superb performance of this popular guitar piece, I shall keep on practising and if I live to be 100 I might be able to play it 10% as well!

[neilmartin]

After listening to this guy perform, I threw my guitar into the fireplace.

[avemarisa]

What a lovely interpretation of this beautifull song composed by Mauro Malavasi

[williamdouglas]

Al, you used to play outside the cathedral in Truro, Cornwall years ago if im not much mistaken. i just wanted to let you know that my father and i would listen to your music often after church services (i was a chorister) and it was always a privilege to hear you play, so thank you for that

[LeanneDrumheller]

I had the beautiful experience to walking down the aisle to this piece... This is a wonderful performance of it.

[videoinfo-hrnd]

This beautiful guitar music touches my heart and immerses me in a world of peace and serenity. The gentle sounds and the sensitive melody take me on a journey of inner harmony. Thank you for this brilliant piece of music!❤❤❤🎶🎵🎼

[Freakshow_prod]

Such an underrated song considering how awesome it is.

[cors]

I used to play this as a child 😊 40 years later, I can still play it

[josekalilsalles]

Absolutely beautiful. The guitarplayer is very talented.

[lydon]

The best version of this I have ever heard, without a doubt

[tinflesh]

my dad used to play this to me as a child, i just cant help but choking up because this is just beautiful. Thank you for bringing me that one good memory back

[reinespedido]

My father passed away 10yrs ago and this reminds me of my childhood, he used to play this using guitar/ukulele. I've been dying to know the title of this, luckily I attended a xmas party last night in a Spanish Restaurant here in the Philippines and I suddenly heard this as a background song. 🥺 I searched all classical songs guitar fingerstyle cover and i found it at last, 🥺 Thank you!

[samaranda]

Damn, after hearing this I need to just stop limiting myself to just playing metal and try some of this stuff. any suggestions?

[ememe]

'with feeling' was a phrase etched in my brain during piano recitals as a kid. 😂 My tutor would be behind the curtains of the auditorium whispering this constantly as I played a piece of 6 notes repeated over two bars to the beat of three😂😂 called 'Batter up'... I was 7 and I moved my parents to tears with my performance.😮

[msoraf]

He has that kind of vibe no-one else could have one❤️

[groupspace]

Beautifully played....this song comes from the 1960s or before....still great to listen to it.

[kidemperor]

It amazingly beautiful how a single piece can be interpreted differently and they all sound uniquely magical

[MrNorCal]

Perfection! I first heard this melody back in 1966 when visiting family in Norway. Lill Lindofors had just released a lovely vocal version of this called "Du Er Den Ende". It was a huge success. I bought the LP then and there and have enjoyed it for years. I later learned that the song was based on a traditional Spanish melody made for guitar. I now believe that your guitar playing skills were made expressly for this melody - Bravo!