I lived in Madrid for four years. I have heard this played hundreds of times by numerous fine guitarists. I have never heard it played with such absolute technical precision and perfect artistic delivery. Doesn't everyone realize that her playing is "miraculous"?

I haven't heard yet, anyone playing this piece with more perfection, but also the right expression and dynamics. Lets remember this is live, all alone, in front of an audience, 1 take, no more chances to do it right. No other instrument that may help you hide a missed note. This are the most difficult types of performance if you ask me. And she nailed it. A real master classical guitarrist.

What makes this better is that Ana is very nice. My daughter was fortunate enough to have a masterclass with her. She was so kind to a 12 year old girl. This is one of my favorite pieces my daughter plays along with Sunburst by Andrew York.

And Katy Perry makes millions. What a world, what a world.

One of my classical favorites! Fil I love how you just ENJOY great guitar playing in all it's forms. It is fun to watch the sheer joy on your face as you appreciate artistry in all genres.

Thank you Phil for including a world class classical guitarist in your show. Your comments and analysis clearly reveal a sincere appreciation and understanding of that genre. I’m one of those old rockers who took up classical somewhat late in life & I’m glad I did. Hope you feature more classical players in the future.

And not only this piece, but hours of music, where almost every second is different. Mind boggling. Fantastic performance.

No one performs this piece better. She's the best.

Absolutely mesmerizing. It’s like listening to music being played by an angel, so pure and perfect. Great analysis Fil. Thanks for expanding all of our guitar player horizons by covering so many genres and so many great talents.

I believe this is an example of what a lot of players are lacking. Feeling and dynamics. It's one thing to play the runs, and another to make people feel the music. This girl has got it all down pat! THIS is talent!👍😎🎸🎶

Wonderful ,Masterful, Emotional, I don’t really know what else to say, What Wonderful talent this Young Woman has , and always remember if you really want to achieve this kind of mastery of an Instrument you won’t EVER get there playing pointless computer games, know what I mean 🌞❤️👍🏻

Memorizing this piece is easy but the techniques, execution and musicality(expressions) involved is where the true artistry comes in and Ana has got it in spades. 🙌🏼👏

...and the meanest thing is: she makes it look SO easy. Thats the essence of years of practising.

Well done, so happy to hear someone like yourself assessing this Maestro. I am not a musician but play some guitar. This is my second favourite piece on guitar and recently viewed Ana playing this . After hearing her play my first favourite piece Concerto de Aranjuez as a solo. I said then that her rendition sounded even better or at least equal to John Williams or Julian Bream. Who I saw performing this with orchestra many years back.

albeniz was a 19th century piano virtuoso and composer who wrote loads for piano, strangely he never wrote for guitar as it wasn’t really a concert instrument in his day, although i play asturias on guitar and piano, most of his piano works sound better on guitar than piano imho, it gives it a much more romantic, spanish feel.

There are two kinds of guitarists...classical and everybody else.

Great critique. And yep, she's a wonder! Makes that Jim Redgate guitar sing like an instrument from heaven. And she plays tremelo using only two fingers(I & M) rather than the usual three, yet is still flows so smoothly. What a performance!

Ana is one of my favorite classical artists. I am also a big fan of Paola Hermosin, a very versatile guitarist, teacher and music historian. Paola sings nicely along with guitar.

My son had the honor to be in a small masterclass with her. She's very soft spoken, warm, patient, and has that aura about her. I have no doubt she will be one of if not the greatest female classical guitarist.

You have a great understanding of technique, your analysis was pretty much spot on. It can take many months learning a piece like this. The amount of work - especially in dynamics, is particularly hard to master. It's so great that we have people like Ana Vidovic and David Russell keeping classical guitar, and amazing composers like Albeniz, alive today.

Had the privilege of seeing Ana live in London at the end of October. Amazing concert and she played Asturias as an encore. I had tears in my eyes. Beautiful, just beautiful.

Even among classical guitar players, she is amazing. She produces a crisp tone that is unusual.

Thanks Fil...so beautiful and relaxing to listen to!.....I'm not familiar enough with classical guitar, so I appreciate your explanation of technics and the genre itself. I hope you analyze more classical guitarists like Ana....✌💗🤘

Thanks for this breakdown! One of my favorite performances of all time. I watched a short vid of her conducting a master-class, and one bit of advice she gave a player after he had run through a phrase, was priceless to me, and should be across all styles of guitar playing. And that was to make sure that your fingers are at the fret you are just about to play BEFORE you play it...never rush to a note or it will cut its flavor, and timbre. I sat from here to just over there and watched Segovia play this piece, and although he was well on in years and still had that famous 'expression'...he could not hold a candle to this performance! Thanks again for showcasing this! You GET it!

Your analysis is so spot on that you open my sense of hearing to a new level. I sometimes think that I can hear three guitars playing. Ana is incredible!

I am sitting in the sun listening to this with my eyes closed , and I have been tranported . Spanish hills , orange groves . Yellow butterflies flitting about . Then you ' jump in ' , and I'm back in the room !! Thanks for this . I will find it on KZfaq initially. And return to rural Spain . Lovely .🍊🍊🍊

I was mesmerized by the shadow of her right hand on the face of the guitar. Witnessing true mastery is such a spiritual experience! Thanks, Fil!

Wow. She is tremendous. The tone and clarity she is getting out of that thing, along with the spot on timing and her dynamics and emotional feel... really something special. Fuck she is good, man.

I love how you find the right words and expressions to give the most sharp explanation of what we hear and see in the subject videos. This analysis is purely an enlightenment for many. 06:45 ''When you're watching performances like this you just look out for such subtle technique and little things that player does to make sure the performance is absolutely A1.''

What an amazing channel! Sir, I think that you deserve more atention for your job. Thank you, you bring classical music to all people.

Ah yes I remember that me and all of my friends learned to play the very first part of this song when it has just 1 drone note but absolutely none of us could ever play it once the one drone note turns into tremolo drone notes and particularly maintaining the same level of expressiveness as you can tell by a pro like here there's *A LOT* of subtlety and control on the bass-melody line and overall the playing it's just incredibly difficult to have that level of control.

Going back thru your older videos Fil, this is incredible. As an old flat-picking acoustic 12-string player, I have so much respect and reverence for classical players (like Ana), but also for any acoustic player (Glen Campbell, Roy Clark etc) because with alone, with just an acoustic guitar, no overdrive, faders, whatever... every note has to be perfect. AMAZING talent. Thank you Fil, be well.

This vid shows perfectly that music is the sound that exists around silence

I love watching you watching, and especially that your delight in what you're watching and listening to so often mirrors my own.

You're reviews are always great, very insightful, spot on ! I love Ana Vidovic's version of Asturias , I've heard this piece many times , there are many version on KZfaq. This one is IMHO the best by far, Ana goes from raw power to perfect touch in an instant. There is a video (or article) of her talking about Asturias, it's one of her favorite to play, and it shows.

Thank you for making a video showcasing classical guitar!

One of my favorite songs. I first heard it by the great Segovia. I was so impressed hearing her doing it a few years ago. A beautiful performance that I saved in my favourites. I have several of her songs on my phone.

Absolutely beautiful....listening to her playing is just so relaxing! Really phenomenal! A moving piece of music and she puts her own emotional value into it! Articulate, precise and technically brilliant! Thank you Fil this was awesome!!😀😀👌👌👌

Thank you Fil! I have been waiting for a classical peice, and this is one of my favorites. She is astounding! I have not listened to her before. She is every bit as elite as Segovia, Williams, Parkening and so on. What is impressive with her are her large hands. That fret board is significantly wider than a regular acoustic or electric. If she was playing that, it would really jump out. What impresses me with this genre are the individual notes and voices. It's not a picking pattern, they are like individual lines. These prices can sound so mechanical or can bring out musical beauty like no other. I think the difference between the two is the later, like her, can make each of those voices be there own having individual attention. Then mix that with the dynamic waves...it's like perfection. All of those voices, from one player on a guitar. You made my day! It's like an early Christmas gift! Merry Christmas brother! 🤘🤘🎄

Hey Fil Uni here. Wanted to say thank you for doing videos like this. I would have never heard of her or this song. Absolutely amazing.

Great reaction Fil. Ana is such an inspiration. I could watch her play all day. I hope you react to another performance by her.

That Damn tremello on that open string I'm stunned this is fantastic I can totally appropriate it ...great vids Phil

This was Fabulous, Fil. I love the details you point out.

REALLY great video Fil. Great performance and a sweet sounding guitar. Witnessing a performance like this in an acoustically superior hall where everyone is holding their breath, not wanting to be that guy who coughed is something everyone here should experience. Unrelated, I once saw David Crosby play in an amphitheatre, not at all comparable to a concert hall, but when he played a quiet song a hush fell over the audience. He made it a point to thank everyone for that, saying it was the ultimate compliment for an artist to have the audience focused on the piece as much as the player. Well done.

I agree. She is phenomenal! I've seen some videos where she teaches. She is so kind and helpful to her students.

One small error and the entire room would notice. The price of the ticket should include free cough drops XD

Hi , you have to hear Ana Vidovic playing Lauro's walz Numnber 3 (Natalia) , its amazing!

Fil, I enjoy how you try to interest guitarists in various kinds of music and the wonderful guitarists, past and present. Paola Hermosin does that in her many well produced You Tube videos.

Thanks Fil, all that beauty and talent.. I recall learning this piece as Leyanda, back in the 60's probably a memory issue on part..but again, thanks

I subscribed to your channel. I enjoy how you are so positive in your reviews and the way you explain the technical aspects of music. Cheers!

I love classical guitar. That was beautiful and she is beautiful.👍😎

Amazing and so mesmerizing! Thanks for a great analysis !

I'm envious of her talent. I love music so much, and have a soundtrack of my life marked by the music I was listening to chronologically and emotionally. Life would suc! without it. This is the 1st time I've heard/seen her. ty!

We like and follow a lot of the same guitarists. She is an absolute force of a guitarist. I have lots of albums from lots of classical guitar players - segovia, Williams, Bream, Parkening, etc. - and she is with them all. Don't let anyone tell you women cannot play. This classy lady proves them wrong. Check this out, Fil. Seriously, This guy invented this "arch guitar" instrument. You can read more about it online. Obviously not quite a 6-stringer, but in the same family, and his sensitivity and dynamics in this piece are godlike: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/guCAaNt4yLHFYZ8.html You're welcome. ;)

Definitely one of my favorite CG performers. I have her Artistry DVD and my favorite suite of pieces on there (by a narrow margin, I must say) is 'La Catedral'. And, of the 3 pieces in that suite, the first is my absolute favorite -- I have watched that one piece played by her about 40 - 50 times. Magnificent!!

Thank you Fil to introduce this great artist to me. I didn't know her. She plays beatifully. It's truly amazing.

I've seen you describe many playing styles before but like many of us you looked mesmerized by such beautiful playing. I like Jerry Reed and of course the late and great Chet Atkins but this is just classy. Thanks so much Fil

Thanks for this great analysis. Ana Vidović has the most impressive and beautiful expression !

Ana Vidovic is one of the very best guitar players there is. She hypnotize me. The shadow of her right hand really gives you the filling how fast and gently her fingers move

Spectacular doesn't even begin to describe this piece. Thanks for sharing

I attended a masterclass with Ana Vidovic a few years ago. She’s actually quite petite. I didn’t notice exceptionally large hands or small ones either. There are a few techniques that can help with fretting notes a long way apart such as the position of the thumb on the neck of the guitar - I’m sure you know that anyway, but it’s surprising how far it’s possible to stretch with the correct technique. Yes, there will be exceptions but a lot of practise can help (without overdoing it and causing injury of course!). Thank you for this analysis. I play classical but I’m not very good at other guitar styles. I would like to learn though so I appreciate your videos.

I love Ana vidovics playing.especially of this peice . Im glad fil did a analysis vidro of her and as always great commentary of the artists skills and technique..If fil reads these comments .I say I love your analysis of artists like Ana I would love to see one where you analyze the flemenco style of ben woods . You may have already done it but I havent seen it

I love classical and finger style playing. You can amaze your friends with seemingly super human powers because VERY few people have extreem dexterity and control over all fingers on both hands. This is ,once again Fil, one of your very best videos, good call.

Her technique is flawless. I am going to have to do some research on her because i don't know anything about her, but she is amazing.

Also, Ana started on a full size guitar at age 5. There is a video of her playing somewhere on KZfaq. She says in an interview that she learned on her brother's guitar because her family couldn't afford to buy her a guitar, if I'm not mistaken.

Excellent tone and so smooth artistic mastery on a grand scale #Sunnyside of excellence

always great analysis I saw the you tube vid of her playing this and some comments said well lets say its good the coughing guy was out of our reach. I dont get to hear such beautiful guitar played in such a quiet setting. Thanks Fil

One of my favorite muscians. Love her. Thanks for this.

Ana Vidovic commands angelic power and precision. Your genuine reactions to artists like Ana, and Willie, and King's X are awesome, and your insights as a musician are really educational. I never picked up on the left leg vs right leg, I've seen that video 100s of times. I'm kind of a hack player striving to be a novice, in other words I know 30 seconds of 30 tunes. I was so impressed with Ana's version of Asturias I though it would be a great tune to learn. Made it to about 1:10 when she starts stretching for that high E, nope, can't do that, I was out, Adding insult to injury I play a 3/4 Fender classic. Awesome Reaction WoP , More More !

Another british guitarist I love is Alexandra Whittingham. You should react to her version of this song as well.

Just love your appreciation of so many styles!!

This performance reminds me of something a guitarist I used to play Irish Trad music with said. He originally trained as a professional classical guitarist and apparently was pretty good, but he gave it up, not because he didn't have the talent or the drive, but because of the psychological pressure. He said you are playing long complex pieces, with multiple simultaneous notes, all over the neck, with contorted hand positions, etc. But you are completely alone. There are no effects, no band behind you. You are keeping your own time. Every tiny mistake is apparent to even the untrained listener. In just about every other kind of music, you can "fudge" or "cover" a small mistake at least occasionally, but not classical guitar. The anxiety over having to be absolutely perfect in performance just got to him after a while. So I really admire people who can do it, like this young lady.

Wow, this woman plays so clean and accurate. Play 3 different tiempo at the same time that absolutely crazy. Awesome agenda Fil. 🤘🤘🤘

He goes on about her musicality which is appropriate. But I can't get over this: All you hear is beautiful music, no finger noise, no mistakes (well, there was one I might have heard) coming from the right hand. That is ridiculously difficult to accomplish no matter the music you are playing, and this is not a simple or short piece by any stretch. Her technique and touch comes from beyond this world.

Good to see you back in the saddle Fil.👍 You ROCK!!

I love Ana,s playng and her 1st place win is on a album Guitar Recital: Ana Vidovic 1998! which really shows mind boggling technique.. thx for doing something different..

I’ve just seen her play a two hour recital in Madrid. It was fabulous.

I just had multiple eargasms. Excellent analysis too. Cheers.

Did you notice how very very light her touch is with the left hand, also the dramatic rasuego then pick up the picking in such time and speed. I have admired her for ages, nice to see an analysis. I expect she has played this many hundreds of time to get it just right.

She is so smooth. Great dynamics. Solid through and through

Wonderful touch & control especially over the volume.

If Rolling Stone magazine was honest with their greatest guitarist of all time list. Ana Vidovic would have been placed at number one. I've never seen or heard anyone at her skill level ever. Her precision, speed and grace prefectly lines up.

I would really love to see a back to back comparison on this very same piece between Ana Vidovic's and Thibault Garcia who is another very fine guitarist

Thank you Fil! Cheers!

I’ve said it before but thank you for doing these videos. I would never have been introduced to these wonderful artists.

I love playing classical pieces even if not up to half speed just for relaxation and the finger workout on both hands. This is one of those classical bits I can get lost in and end up spending 45 minutes before I realize it. Paganini's Caprice 24 is another.

Once again you hit it out of the park Fil 🎶

Her playing was so beautiful in this piece I actually started crying!

Excellent analysis. 👍 Also very reflective of her time at Peabody with Manuel Barrueco.

Thanks Fil. Extraordinary, beautiful playing.

Faultless,wonderful tone,phrasing,dynamics and timing,all the hallmarks of a great classical guitarist.

Amazing how she can remember all that. I have a hard time remembering the chords to Jingle Bells. Very impressive playing thanks for the analysis as always

I love her. I remember when the first Ana Vidovic record came out on Naxos, she did this staggering recital of the Walton Bagatelles.... I think she might have been 19 years old? It seemed she had some supporters, and took a lot of flak for playing "too fast". Jealousy, I say. She had speed with perfect control and excellent tone color (or colour, on your side of the pond).... just an astounding new talent. And she's gone from strength to strength since. This is another fine "music appreciation" class, Fil.

Great analysis! You hit everything I was wondering about, and then some. Beautiful, beautiful, performance. I wondered about her hand size too -- Besides hormones, bone growth has everything to do with *stress.* If the person gets the nutrition with which to build, and the pressure is constant enough, the combination modifies the phenotype.

This performance by Ana Vidovic, was flawless. when playing an instrumental piece one has to be right on key You can't cover up any mistake with your vocals. as You mention in other videos it harder to hold an audience attention on a instrumental piece especially a piece that over 5 minus long. another great Fil, analysis here.

Thank you so beautiful the melody

Spot on, Fil!

She is AMAZING Thanks for the great Analysis

Beautiful so many years of practice and dedication to the guitar some classic players are superb no effects playing note for note

Nice to see something else today! I liked it, she plays with a lot of expression and change in dynamics to make the magic happening here, great! Hope you can give some comment to Wim den Herder and Joscho Stephan? Wim is a guitar teacher just like you in Amsterdam. Spain (Chick Corea) - Joscho Stephan & Wim den Herder 18-10-2012