As a pianist, it's very interesting to see how this piece can be adapted to the guitar without losing too much of its musical texture and complexity. Dyens managed a very nice compromise, and the result is very poetic.

Chopin is crying... He deeply regrets that he did not write for guitar in his lifetime.

Bye. The all time greatest classical guitar arranger

that guitar is made by olivier fanton one of the best luthiers ever, soooooo someone of his stature would sure play a guitar like that!

The only reason i see for someone to dislike this piece is because it doesn't come in better quality. :(

Also how would you explain the vast repertoire for the violin compared to the guitar if composers look for instruments that can play "more notes" ?

And this folks, is how a fucking master plays a classical guitar. My hat's off.

?????????It's a classical guitar without any mic in it......but i'm sure that a guitar like that wouldn't end up in unexperienced hands! Thank you maestro!

sounds better in a music box

This piece for me has something of a spanish dance, the main melody is quite 'seductive' while quite ironic, and even nostalgic, as are every spanish piece for guitar. It is the best Chopin piece adapted to the guitar.

Roland Dyens deserves to be more known by the public. Not alive anymore, he still serves us the best

How I love this waltz of Chopin and here played so beautifully... with a bit of yearning and melancholy with a touch of joy.

One of the most beautiful music I have ever heard, and also well performed. Congratulations.

Merci, Roland, pour cette merveilleuse adaptation de Chopin.

Roland Dyens est un génie absolu....Il est et restera un des guitaristes les plus grands de notre époque, je le trouve génial dans la qualité de ses arrangements, ses interprétations , c'est en outre un sacré pédagogue, je l'ai vu plusieurs fois en concert, et il aime à présenter Chopin comme un jazzmen, il est drôle et humain....Que la guitare est grandie avec un tel Monsieur!

Everytime perfect! Every little sound full of meaning!

In my opinion this is the best transcription of this piece, beautiful performance.It gives me hope of a better future. Thanks for posting. Mr Lộc from HoaBinh Corp.Danang city - VietNam.

for those who ask for the transcription in standard notation only, it is available in Roland Dyens in "Mes Arrangements A L'amiable", published by Editions Henry Lemoine, France.

I play this beautiful song on piano, but hearing your version brought tears to my eyes, of course it's written for piano, but I thought you played it with passion & the key changes were so touching, I loved it. Thankyou X

I didn't expect that I would like the guitar version way much better than the piano one.. never thought this can sound so good ..