BACH: Toccata and Fugue, BWV 565 by Edson Lopes 

ERRATA: Measure 141, 3th chord: B, F, G#, D

Maestro, I want to thank you for this performance. I have studied classical guitar for 55 years (I'm now an old retired psychology professor of 67) and I have heard many performances of this piece on guitar. Yours is simply the best. It is disciplined and clear though passionate, authoritative but not ponderous, and muscular but also deeply feeling. Watching you play this and also your rendition of Bachs' Prelude to his 3rd Cello Suite teaches me something new each time about playing Bach. I am very grateful for you. I think many in the classical guitar world must feel the same way as I do. Respectfully, Cliff

Queria responder a todos pelo carinho dos comentários mas fica impossível. Não queria deixar ninguém fora. Obrigado amigos, de coração.

Wow. This song is hard enough to play on a piano. Never considered a guitar possible. Respect well deserved.

I'm going through tough times, with dark thoughts. I stumbled upon this rendition, and I just want to thank you.

As a child I turned pages while my dad played this on the pipe organ in church. I naturally absorbed all the notes of the entire composition as there were innumerable practice sessions. I did work out some parts on the guitar as a challenge and achieved success for my own satisfaction. Watching Edson play the entire piece was like realizing my own dream. Thank you for your beautiful artistry.

I love to see how this man knows his instrument. No annoying noises from the strings when the fingers glide over them. My deepest respect for his skill and music. Bravo.

Для этого исполнителя не существует никаких рамок и ограничений. Полное великолепие. Глубина исполнения поражает. Это почти орган в миниатюре. Полный респект мастеру.

Milhares e milhares de horas de dedicação, disciplina, paixão e concentração condensados em 10 minutos. Incrivelmente maravilhoso!

How is this even possible????? What beauty you have brought to the world, Sir. Thank you so much!

I'm 64 years old and that is the best performance I have ever seen in my entire life. Just awesome!

Una de las más grandiosas creaciones de la música y del arte en general. Extremadamente difícil de ejecutar en su instrumento original. Tocarla en la guitarra es casi un milagro. Mi más profundo respeto, Maestro

in the 300 or so years since JS wrote this magnificent piece of music, I doubt that it has been performed so flawlessly

Dear Edson, I am blown away! This is an amazing transcription and absolutely brilliant played! Wow! You have my fullest respect and more. Thank you for your contribution to the guitar community. I hope you are safe and healthy. Per-Olov Kindgren

A guitar can produce this kind of great sound. I have no words to express. Very nice piece of music and you performed it so well, I saw heavenly musicality. Great things happens in this world. Respect you Sir.

Необыкновенно красивое звучание гитары! Мастерское исполнение гитариста прозвучало так, словно погружаешься в ту эпоху, в которой жил Бах. Гитарист превосходный!!! Браво! Респект! 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

2nd edition to celebrate the 335th birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach: March, 31, 1685

Amazing never thought it could be played so well on the guitar.

This is a lesson in excellence. I have been playing the guitar for over 25 years and could never ever dream of being this brilliant. Thankyou maestro . Bravo.

Absolutely incredible. I can hardly believe this is possible on guitar. This was the first song I learned on piano and 30 years later I am learning classical guitar.

Вообще- сказка в исполнении:- завидую!!!!!! Спасибо, всем мира и добра,,,! Мирного неба над головой!!!

Doesn't this 300 years old music sound incredibly _modern_ when we listen to it played like this? Maybe because it's timeless. Beautiful, Sr. Edson Lopes. Chapeau!

Edson, a standing ovation from me. This is great on many levels, from your playing, to the transcription, to recording itself. Thanks so much for laboring over this piece and bringing it to us!

Sir,it is a honor to listen to such a master as yourself. You are an inspiration to music and to life.

Tempos em tempo eu volto aqui para ver essa magnífica interpretação. Simplesmente maravilhoso

Estava comparando as performances dessa peça em diferentes instrumentos. Esta, incrivelmente, me soou a melhor de todas. Quando tocada nos grandes Órgãos, nas grandes catedrais, é belíssima, porém distante -- medonha por vezes. Quando tocada nos Pianos, tenho a impressão de que a frieza das teclas eclipsa a tempestade de sentimentos desperta em nós pelos acordes tão bem encaixados de Bach -- me soa mecânica demais, sem vida. No entanto, quando tocada no violão, somos tomados por um calor confortável, um sentimento de alegria, de admiração: de encanto! É incrível como um instrumento que cabe no nosso colo é capaz de ser tão expressivo. Genial interpretação e genial adaptação para violão! Um orgulho para o nosso país e para nossa herança cultural é nosso Mestre Edson Lopes!

This is still one of the best interpretations of this masterpiece. Bravo, Edson.

Perfect technique, amazingly beautiful sounds, this Bach piece is extremely hard to play on Guitar and yet maestro Edson Lopes played it flawlessly ….. thank you maestro

Слушаю, и как будто для гитары и написано! Браво!!

Congratulations, Maestro Edson Lopes, for this is "impossible" transcription, adaptation and performance of Bach's Toccata and Fugue BWV 565, maybe one of the most famous Organ pieces of all times. I studied Classical Guitar and Organ and never imagined I would hear it played on a Classical Guitar. I was delighted hearing all the counterpointing voices in the Fuge, strummings arpeggios, others, for Organ's long chords; transposing notes an octave lower/higher when they would be out of range; choosing Am as the key, and, of course your flawless, powerful performance. Thank you!

A long standing ovation for you Mr. Edson and for your incredible virtuosity. Bravo and thank you so much.

Totally amazing - a consummate virtuoso, I feel it was a absolute privilege to listen to you. Thank you so much Sir.

A magnificent performance, perfect in every way. You set the bar Sir.

Браво, Маэстро!!! Неустанно наслаждаюсь Вашим исполнением. Вы величайший музыкант нашего времени. Храни Вас Господь.

Безупречное исполнение! Мастер просто!!! Бах, я думаю, был бы доволен им!

The music of Bach never grows old.

Частенько пересматриваю. Просто нет слов.

THIS is why classical guitarists never show up in those stupid "best guitarists" lists - they would own them all, every time.

I never heard Toccata & Fugue played on a guitar before. We can see that this Edson Lopes is an expert when it comes to the guitar.

C'est extraordinaire de ’jouer ce morceau à la guitare. Vraiment bravo

Mr. Lopes, I'm glad your post came into my thread. Your personal sound touched my eyes, and then my ears, and my spirit. You have awakened something in me with your special attention. Thank you❤️‍🔥🙏❤️‍🔥

What a terrific execution. I caught myself watching it with my mouth half open. Mesmerizing. Thank you!

Это потрясающее исполнение Баха. У него при игре и скольжении не свистят струны. Это ведь нереально. БРАВО!!!

Desde que descobri essa música sendo tocada no violão uns 2 anos atrás periodicamente volto aqui pra escutá-la novamente

Да, так освоить гитару, - это великолепно. Браво, маэстро!!!

Давно я не был так очарован чем - то, но ваше исполнение, маэстро, это что - то превосходящее мое разумение, браво!!!)))

Lindo Edson! Som perfeito!

This rendition on guitar is mind-boggling. The density on an organ or on a classical accordion, make it impossible to actually track the lines of the interlocking melodies. This rendition and the one with the five trumpet players are so much more accessible to messed up Hearing and complicated brains! Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤💙💛💚

An almost impossible rendition of this piece of music. I can't express how good that I thought that was. Thank you.

My Gods, you're the authentic Mr.Clean. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful song in a magistral performance. Congratulations , Edson !

The music, the transcription, the performance, the sound. It brought tears to my eyes. I don't mean it metaphorically; I mean literally!

The absolute superlatives of sperperlatives, bringing tears to the eyes to this 75 year old guitar playing man. Thank you so much 🇬🇧

Благодаря Ви за прекрасното изпълнение,уважаеми г-н Лопеш!Поздрави от България!

Я плачу... Это потрясающий виртуоз... И потрясающее произведение

So beautiful... you can hear and appreciate every note in the score; nothing gets glossed over or hidden. Amazing.

Сам играю на гитаре и очень её люблю. Это произведение не возможно переслушать в вашем исполнении . Периодически вновь и вновь прослушиваю. 👏

This is surely the finest classical guitar playing you will ever hear. The arrangement of Bach's famous toccata and fugue is astonishing, and the performance is fantastic.

Tenho de rever o meu conceito de saber tocar guitarra.

It's Totally ridiculous how anyone can give this talent a thumbs down ! It is Just Brilliant! Thank you Edson :)

Absolutely amazing. In the hands of a master this piece sounds right at home on most any instrument.

Великий Гений, сочинивший эту Божественную музыку, перевоплотился в Великого Гения , играющего на гитаре. Браво, Маэстро!.

Чудесное исполнение вечной по красоте музыки. Произведения Баха изысконно воспринимаются в исполнении на всех инструментах.

La humildad de la guitarra frente al poderosísimo órgano casi desaparece cuando los dedos y el corazón de este hombre se reflejan en el mástil recorrido con suavidad y claridad, pero con determinación, diciendo que Bach es un gigante de la música. La he escuchado doscientas mil veces y cada vez encuentro en usted la paz y el descanso que necesito. Muchas gracias señor Edson Lopes.

You have to be an guitarist to really understand and appreciate how amazing this is, and the level of difficulty that comes with it.

Свыше всяких похвал, изумительное исполнение, да и ещё на таком сложнейшем инструменте, как гитара. Восхищён, браво, класс!

Да...восторг и восхищение!!!! Исполнитель от бога!!! Душа улетела в необьятные просторы ...

How he manages to play in such beautiful projection and sublime tone and clarity it's just beyond my comprehension. MAESTRO!

This is performance. Oh my goodness. What a musician.

Although your last video of this piece has received more than one million views, I'm so pleased that you have re-recorded this piece at higher resolution videography and audio sound which your astonishing guitar playing truly deserves. Fabulous.

This was the most enjoyable 9 minutes I've had in a long time. Thank you for the music and your artistry.

Я аж вспотел пока слушал!! 😅 Просто восхитительная музыка и техника игры!! Благодарю!! 👏👏👏👏

Edson Lopez is my guitar hero. After Edson comes John Williams and Andres Segovia. His performances are played with the ease of a master and they give me immense joy. Edson is just as amazingly, a generous man. He offers music for free, a library of perfectly transcribed guitar pieces from the repertoire. His transcriptions are of the highest quality, I agree with 99% of his LH fingerings. Bless you. Edson is a modern day Segovia, in that he promotes classical guitar and accessibility to it, through his love for the instrument. Edson, Thank You for who you are all you do. Hero.

God, he even changed position in relation to the bridge to imitate the change in the stops. This is amazing.

A beautiful piece of music, and wonderfully played by a true maestro.

It is one of the best performances of all time. I didn’t realize this piece was possible on a guitar.

Господи, как же он хорош.

Considering the differences between a guitar and a cathedral pipe organ, this is a truly wonderful interpretation of a much-loved piece. Please accept my blown-away-ness.

I have listened to this maybe one hundred times and still listening! Never bored of this brilliant performance! Thank you, maestro!

Magnificent playing of one of Bach’s masterpieces! Thanks for posting! 🥰🎈💃🏻🕺🏻💐😍🪴🍁🦋🌺🎻🎹🎶👍🍀😀

How many years of practice did it take to get just this ONE piece this absolutely flawless? I'm in awe and speechless.

Simply... Wow! Pristine execution, lovely interpretation. A musical jewel

Красиво,музыка завораживает.Бесподобно исполнили,доставили истинное наслаждение от прослушивания.Спасибо и браво!

Your performance is outstanding! What a blessing!

Это лучшее ,что я слышал на гитаре. ,браво Маэстро!!!!!!

Absolument remarquable !! Je n'imaginais pas que l'on puisse restituer ce chef-d'œuvre du répertoire pour orgue à la guitare d'une façon aussi convaincante. Un grand bravo !!!

Suena no sólo impresionante sino muy emotivo! Fantástico!

B * L * O * W * N A * W * A * Y. I must know more. What an amazing arrangement for guitar, and beautifully executed with such precision.

Senhor Lopes -- My father was a Bach scholar and musician. One of his favorite pieces was the Toccata and Fugue BWV 565. He passed away almost exactly 25 years ago. He would have loved your masterfully artistic performance of this wonderful piece of music. I definitely do.

It sounds so incredibly crisp when played on a guitar... I just love this masterpiece regardless of the instrument it is played on

The skill and joy in your playing is amazing to witness. Truly something beautiful to behold..

Here’s a man who is equaly as good as Bach him self 💯

Maestro Lopes, I can't find the appropriate words to describe the greatness of your performance. To be able to play this technically challenging piece and yet preserve its polyphonic character is something that probably very few people would ever dream to achieve - yet you make it look as if it were as easy as anything you'd play in your first year of lessons. Thank you so much for sharing it!

That was amazing. Thank you for the performance!

What a master. I'm mesmerized!!

It's amazing when a guitar arrangement sounds like it was originally written for the guitar as opposed to just a transcription. This arrangement and performance has accomplished this admirably!

I would have loved to see you during Bach's time holding up a sign which read, "I will change any guitar into an organ." Then having Bach walk up and hand you a guitar. And then you play this piece. I bet he would have been speechless.

Csodálatos élményt szerzett, köszönjük!🙏😍🤗

This is the best perpormance of this piece I've ever heard.

Genius!!!! Bravissimo!!!! So artistic!!! I loved to hear it. Doing that with 6 strings is incredible!!!

Em tempos difíceis e obscuros somos presenteados com uma maravilhosa interpretação dessa para celebrar o aniversário de Bach. Esplêndido.