Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco: 1st series from "Platero and I" 00:00 | I. Platero 02:51 | II. Melancolía 07:08 | III. Angelus 11:13 | IV. Golondrinas 15:23 | V. La Arrulladora
From listening to very many of his recordings [and even seeing him live c.1980], I have to assume he had use of the best sounding guitars ever made. How he added to this by making them 'sing' in his unique way, remains a mystery. His range of tones/effects is so wide and expressive and his use of vibrato so deep and rich - compared to most other players.
Apparently his many trips to take part in the Bavarian Guitar Music scene, where he scored some Hausers, played a lot into his crafting of his art. No doubt his 'Spanishness' shines through as a major element of his playing, but people like Carlos Gardel were also playing beautiful guitar tunes, as was the case all over South and Central America. Perhaps there's a rich vein of music, that by virtue lost because of the language barrier, is yet to be discovered, and help unthread the mystery that is Andres Segovia :)
Sad that pieces like these are not more commonly found on the guitar repertoire today. I wonder why that is, since it is beautiful art, that doubtless pairs well with the poetry. Thank you very much uploading this gem. Much love 🥰
Sadly Modern guitarists are more focused on Piano sounding guitar designs and musicianship Segovia “dreamed” with the music And his heart spoke through his Hauser And his great Ramírez guitars People simply don’t dare to dream as he did Not play with his “love” of music 👌
