J. S. Bach - Praeludio con la Suite BWV 996 - Evangelina Mascardi, baroque lute 

My cat came and layed in my arms and we heared the whole suite together.... thank you so much!

Evangelina, eres un Angel tocando este instrumento, haz aquilatado toda la sabiduría de otros intérpretes famosos de Laud, Tiorba, Vihuela que no voy a nombrar porque resumes: sonido, digitación, dinámica, fraseo, pausas y notación. Todo lo que haces son verdaderos discursos del método puro en música; la estética completa del barroco está en ese arco de sonidos que produces, desde el temprano renacimiento hasta el tardío barroco ese compendio. Soy intérprete de flauta traversera barroca que estudié en La Haya y te escucho porque simplemente tu música es arte en el estado más sublime y depurado. Gracias por permitir que la belleza fluya en este mundo.

I'm looking at that instrument thinking "Nope... " and she's gliding on it beautifully and dynamically.

J.S. Bach himself would be proud to hear this. Incredible job. Well done!

If J. S. Bach were alive, he would be impressed with you!!!

The allemande in this suite is one of my favorite pieces, and she plays it perfectly - not too fast, giving it room to breathe. Mark of a great musician (not just a great player).

Couldn't click fast enough when I saw this in my feed! Evangelina is one of a kind.

L'interpretazione di Angelina è unica, è poesia per l'anima. Il barocco che adoro così tanto trova in lei la massima espressione. Grazie davvero

מוסיקה שמימית בביצוע מדהים

La sua bellezza, la sua musicalità, il contesto della musica barocca e la grandiosità di questo periodo, si condensano nella perfezione di questo momento registrato nel tempo, in quanto sarebbe un privilegio vedere e ascoltare da vicino, le mie congratulazioni, bella signora, è un onore poter vedere le tue meravigliose opere teatrali, per quel tempo (e oggi a mio modesto parere) sei un virtuoso.

As a lover of Bach ( I'm an organist , and he wroted loads of music for organ ) I say this woman are exceptionally good . Her interpretation of Bach's music is outstanding 🏆🏆🏆

What a difference it makes to the musicality hearing this on lute vs guitar. The bass notes end up creating a sort of duet with the melody due to the 8va up tuning of the courses. Very cool!

Che meraviglia. Letteralmente trasportato in un'altra dimensione.

Absolutely outstanding, she’s unique, sound, tempo, musicality and her understanding of Bach is fantastic I’m coming over and over to this video, and every time I have a new surprise Just exquisite

She is to Bach on the lute as Glenn Gould is to Bach on the piano. AbsoLUTEly tremendous!

Vorrei ringraziarla per aver condiviso questa musica che ha migliorato la mia vita.

Люблю разную музыку ! Но музыка великого Баха как камертон настраивают людей на позитивные мысли отбрасывая весь мусор современного мира !и хочется идти в перед ! Спасибо исполнителю .!

2:53 - 3:01 Oh, my Lord!! The beauty of ornamentation and tone is outstanding!! What exquisite playing! I haven’t listened to Ms. Mascardi’s virtuosity for very long, but she’s become a favorite, for sure!!

I've listened to J. S. Bach's music for nearly all of my life, and I'm 70, and played music for several decades ("classical" guitar, although that's a complete misnomer), and to me Bach's music sounds like talking, like a conversation. No other music I've ever heard or played strikes me like this the way his music does.

I have no expertise at all; i do not know this wonderful woman. But, Johann Sebastian is one of my dearest. I am not superstitious, but, Evangelina is just the best motto for your performance, my dear Signora Mascardi. I am listening to you time and again at the feet of the Pirineos. Thank you ! You are the best argument against suicide.

I am glad people like this exist. She makes the world better

I've recently discovered this artist and I wanted to thank you for bringing these wonderful recordings of Bach to our attention. The artist is truly the master of Lute. This music calms my heart, i've been listening to it all day. Truly well done!

Imagine tuning that thing! six strings are hard enough. What a beautiful instrument

Thank you, Evangelina Mascardi, for an interpretation of great dignity and grace. These pieces by Bach are what drew me to the classical guitar as a teenager, and later the lute. For twenty minutes you have made me young again with this timeless music.

Your rendering of Bach is unsurpassed in its warmth and clarity. Thank you, good lady.

A very rare record where Evangelina smiles :)

CAN'T YOU SEE HE'S THE MAN? LET ME HEAR YOU APPLAUD! HE IS MORE THAN A MAN, HE'S A SHINY GOLDEN GOD!!!

I really appreciate the subtle phasing and pace in Evangelina's interpretations of Bach. Bach's music is cerebral yet played with sensitivity is also full of emotion. And Evangelina does a beautiful job with her flawless playing. A true artist!

Questa interpretazione è un prodigio di mente,tecnica,anima e cuore.

Più di cinquanta anni fa, ne avevo 14, acquistai con 2000 lire messe insieme con pazienza il mio primo LP, Stand up, dei Jethro Tull…dentro c’era un geniale arrangiamento della Bourree che fa parte di questa meravigliosa composizione bachiana. E’ da lì che ho cominciato ad esplorare il mondo della musica classica e non l’ho mai più lasciato. Grazie Evangelina, non solo per la tua arte di assoluta perfezione ma per avermi fatto ricordare la mia gioventù lontana. ❤️

She does not only play the lute perfectly; but also enjoy every note of it.

Le timbre de cet instrument si bien joué met si bien en valeur les voix de la fugue que l'on ne peux guère accepter une autre version.Merci c'est superbe.Et quelle inventivité chez Bach , chaque mouvement est d'une richesse inouïe.

Absolutely gorgeous. I first heard this played by Bream, decades ago, and loved it. But how it sits on the lute is vastly superior.

I think... that Courante just is... awesome.

Who the hell can dislike this?? Lol so amazing one of the best thing that happend to me was to start learning the violin and get into the classical music

Come si può non innamorarsi. Tali vibrazioni celestiali che toccano il cuore e l'anima.

È all'altezza del bel nome, della bella donna e della musicalità che viene dal cielo attraverso questo bellissimo e duro lavoro di costante ricerca e studio.

История знает сомнения относительно авторства Баха в создании его лютневых сюит, но слушая прелюдию этой сюиты, её фуговый стиль после вступления, не остаётся никаких сомнений в её авторе - это великий Бах.

Il Maestro Evangelina Mascagni eleva l'umanità con la Sua arte! Che magnificenza!

Who downvoted this video? Haha I’ll assume they were all just people with shaky thumbs who didn’t mean to. This is an exquisitely executed performance with an incredible depth of feeling. Lovely.

Simply, a giant artist. Thanks for uploading. I wish you my best.

Думаю, у каждого человека есть любимые произведения в музыке, которые проникают в самые глубины его души, "обнажают" её и как бы говорят - "вот я, беззащитная, мне нечего сказать больше, чем есть в этой музыке". Для меня эта сюита - одно из таких произведений...

You are endowed by God, this is a magnificent execution and interpretation, with a wonderful acoustic, thank you

Cette dame est une interprète exceptionnelle, d'une profondeur sublime révélée par une technique impeccable. Quel bonheur d'écoute !

Amazing! But as amazing to me, is how someone could not only play an instrument so beautifully, but remember every note perfectly without music to read

A master’s touchstone of the human race performed by another master. Flawlessly.

I can’t stop listening to this every day. There are many performances of this Bach prelude but none as beautiful!

I find solace in the intricate details of classical compositions. The nuanced phrasing, the subtle crescendos, and the delicate pauses create a mesmerizing experience that allows me to escape into a world of beauty and artistry. 🌺🎶

My heart is being smoothly filled with natural calmness and comfort, which is the most mystique of music that only very happy few could attain.

Barrueco: hey maybe I can transpose this to guitar. Evangelina: hold my beer. (Actually I love Barrueco but hearing Bach on the lute is such a rare treat!, grazie mille!). So beautiful!

the most deeply satisfying interpreter of lute music

Evangelina sei bravissima. Che meraviglia suonare Bach con il liuto barocco. Stupendo!

Masterful !!! The most polished and refined technique that can be heard on this instrument. An exquisite performance full of nuances and clean phrasing. A great understanding and insight into Bach's music. He hadn't heard anything at this level of performance. Masterful, masterful !!!!

Bravo, bravísimo Evangelina, su interpretación celestial!

Фантастика!!!

Absolutely beautiful. (and the playing isn’t too bad either.) Seriously, this is fantastic! I’m a guitar player, can’t even begin to play this stuff, but I love to listen to it. Herr Bach wrote some of the most advanced music the human race has ever created. The counterpoint, the voice-leading, the modulations-unbelievably brilliant. And Ms. Evangelina plays beautifully. Bravo!

Suono meraviglioso di questo fantastico strumento!

One of the finer Bach performances I've heard in some time, on any instrument!

When Evangelina Mascardi plays, I am moved and exalted at the same time (tears and joy).

It is our Christian European culture! How beautiful it is. I hope we can save it :-)

Eccellente e meravigliosa. Grazie per queste gemme

I wish Bach could witness such perfection.

Brava!!!! If I could like this (thumbs up) a gazillion times, it would not be enough.

Discovered her a week ago, now can't go a day without. Such high level musicianship stirs the insides. Thanx for the good feelings 😊

Bravo, Evangelina, eccellenti

Rock out with you Bach out. Her focus is supreme.

Imagine that at some point that Evangelina kid decided to learn this weird instrument when we couldn't even imagine the Internet would be a thing, and because of that kid we get to watch this. I feel like I have accomplished nothing worth it being alive so far when I see such talent and years of practice combined into such a beautiful performance.

L'écriture de Bach est un balade incessante, modulante, surprenante et apaisante, et vous l'interpréter à merveille. Un vrai bonheur ❤🎉

No es el virtuosismo extremo lo que impacta de una obra.... La Interpretacion de su esencia es lo que hace que llegue a nuestra sensibilidad que habrá de recibir el mensaje de esta bella interpretacion.............

Some of the best Bach I've ever heard.

Quite profound.

She is a treasure of human race

That's great! I like how smooth the lute is, compared to other popular string instruments!

GOD bless you Evangelina in Jesus name! Thank you so much, very refreshing performance!

buongiorno. w bach, w la musica barocca, w evangelina.

Long live Evangelina...you're beautiful... definitely honourable friend of senior Bach

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Well done - The Giga is beautiful.

EVERYTHING WAS BETTER BACK IN THE DAY. EVERYTHING.

I got my love of Bach, and synthesisers by being played Switched On Bach as a kid in the early 70s... my love of synths has led me, but it's always nice to hear some more Bach...

Precisione, suono e intensita.

This is one of the few things that can lift my mood.

Astounding performance with an understanding like no other

This is the type of instrument you really have to play your whole life to get good. So many strings. So much going on.

Bach and Mascardi. Perfect. 🙂

está interpretando de memoria una obra de JS.Bach...mi admiración para usted..!!!

Просто божественно! Вы наверно были в прошлой жизни современницей Баха, близким ему человеком

Simply outstanding, I've always been a fan of both Baroque & Renaissance music either with the lute or the guitar. Ms. Mascardi is marvelous.

I've been waiting for more of her since the first video... must have watched that more than 10 times by now

Non solo precisione ma anche una notevole musicalità’. Brava Evangelina!!!

That was beautifully played! That second section of the Giga…tender…heartfelt…just magnificent!

Timeless music with amazing performance....What a beautiful and great knowledge about the master (Bach) This remarkable technique and grace!! Giant!

Evangelina lelkével és hangszerével egy húron pendül J. S. Bach lelkével és zenéjével! Köszönöm a föltöltést!

No technique getting in the way ,, pure music / artistry !

This interpretation makes me feel alive again. Thank you so much.

molto interessante l'esecuzione del brano di Bach col liuto barocco si percepisce un'altra dimensione molto gradevole dell'arte di Bach Complimenti e auguri

Absolutamente espectacular: tanto por la sonoridad, como por la claridad del contrapunto, en un estilo elegante, sin manierismos ni excentricidades ¡Bravo Evangelina!

what a boss

That’s some of the best Bach on string fretted instrument I have heard. Beautiful playing. ❤️

Bravissimo