That was ABSOLUTELY the best interpretation of this sonata that I have ever heard!!! All other recordings of this work sound more or less the same. This recording on the other hand, is truly unique and original. Ana plays fast yes, but also amazingly lyrically. Her touch is light and effortless. The music sounds NEW and UNKOWN to me, even though I have heard it many times before. Thank you Ana... I will remember this.
Pero por qué tanta prisa, caray, ni frases ni canta por la velocidad elegida. Nada qué ver con el carácter de la música de Ponce ni con los tiempos de Segovia (quién estudió la obra con Ponce mismo). Es un derroche de capacidad técnica pero sin un cuidado por la musicalidad de la obra. Qué decepción.
The thumb downs make me laugh - they're all jealous guitarists practicing this piece and can't play it anywhere remotely as well as Trepat . . . and never will.
There are only 9 dislikes though? And why is this good? Genuinely curious, I don't hear anything special in this recording to make it stand out from the others. Also the 4th movement is way too slow.
Superb performance, but 3. movement feels way too rushed. The 4th movement though is played really beautifully. But to my ears Segovia is still undisputed king when it comes to interpretting Ponce.
Does she play it a bit too fast? Maybe. But it's only because she has the best technique in the world. And she was 16 when she recorded this. Ana Vidovic is the queen of classical guitar, and if she plays fast, it's because the music can be played that way.
🤓 after reading all the critiques of this u-tube video, I've concluded not knowing anything about classical guitar may be my good fortune! I thoroughly enjoy her music; I find her sound to be warm, calming, soothing, and most of all thought provoking. If you buy into the concept that music is a form of communication, her striving for perfection and expression in classical guitar may be a means of reaching as many people as possible with the message of peace and serenity - a very worthwhile cause indeed, wouldn't you agree?
I just love the first movement...it's gorgeous. makes me think higher...I have the score, I will learn this particular piece and play it for the rest of my rather short life ... Greatings from Mexico 👍
Stunning technique and beautiful tone, but she plays the first movement like she's in a hurry to get down to the pub, and the third movement is like a scene from a runaway train! Maybe she'll mellow a little with age.
Superb technique but Allego non trop serioso, means brisk but not too fast and with a serious air. This is like presto or prestissimo. It gives the feeling of a fleeting fling rather than a serious romance :-)
