Un Dia de Noviembre (Leo Brouwer) - Alexandra Whittingham 

If I wanted to convince someone that the classical guitar is the most beautiful of all musical instruments, I would play for him/her this RU-vid video.

I just listened to over an hour of a classical guitar competition at Siccas in Germany. Twelve classical guitarists. All Bach pieces on various guitars. Amazing guitarists, but after a few played, I was bored to death. I watched the entire competition, and no winner was declared. They were all so good I don’t now how any on could choose one over the other. Of course, an expert probably could. Then I listen to a piece such as the. one above by by Cuban composer and classical guitarist Leo Brouwer played by Alexandra. She’s part of this moment, while, to me, listening to the competition was like listening to people from a graveyard. Alexandra sparkles. She makes classical pieces out of a Beatles’ song and “Wild Mountain Time,” and even when she plays more classical pieces, the sound contemporary to me. But, of course, that’s just me. I’m hardly an expert on anything. I just know what I like to listen to. And I like listening to Alexandra.

Beautiful phrasing here, plus sensitive musicianship and lovely tone quality; I fell in love with this instrument exactly 50 years ago and still play, teach and listen every day …….music is life 💕🎼

Felt like all my life: my dad played the classical guitar, initially I felt it was old-fashioned, he died of heart problems than I (way too young) started really listening to the stuff, realized that older music stuff was actually not only not "not cool" but, omg, the wisdom imparted! Then many years later there was the internet and there was people like Alexandra just bludgeoning me in my soul about these kind of pieces and I realized I was fortunate to relate. I'm no player myself, but I wish this stuff passes on through the generations between people who understand it because Humanity needs things like this to remember what it feels like to be a loving and feeling human. I'm exhausted by this, in a good way, cheers.

The most crystal clear rendering of this piece I have heard. Fantastic and about perfect.

I love the way Alexandra plays with such feeling and sensitivity so beautiful thank you Alexandra for sharing this

…I’m in tears. So beautiful.

So good to see a person in their element. I bet it feels as good for her to play as it does for us to listen!

I love this piece so much. The guitar tone is so good.

Alexandra, estoy llorando, la vuelvo a ver y vuelvo a llorar...usted es una gran artista, yo siempre digo....artista que me haga llorar es extraordinaria, soy Mexicano, Cuba está muy cerquita de nosotros, muchas gracias a usted y a Leo Brouwer !!!!!! 16-feb-2018.

Alexandra was graced by the Creator with the gift of praise and excellence to calm tired souls. Bless!!!

The kind of interpretation that you want to listen , listen , again and again. Nice sound and great flowing from his right hand. Love this.

What a beautiful strong and clean sound. So melodic and soul touching. This song is my all-time favorite. Practically everything realy good for me happened in November!

Una interpretación muy limpia, sensible, con carácter, buen guitarrista

I love the way you play...sensible, full of ardor...the way you touch the strings! Great talent! Thanks for sharing

Unbelievable. Haven't seen a musician like this girl in a long time.

Hermosa interpretación de manos de una bella artista. Me gusta tu estilo y me impresiona tu habilidad en ejecutar esta pieza con mucha soltura. Gracias por tu arte... mereces totalmente el aplauso de la audiencia.

Beautiful, clear in tone quality, and one of my favorite pieces of all time! Within this piece Brouwer showcases Cuban music in a most beautiful and meloncoly way! I, as an American composer, am working towards this goal within most of my works to show others how and what life is like in the U.S. but also to touch the hearts of people beyond my borders at the very same time! This is what Brouwer has done within this piece! This is not skill or talent it's mastery!!

Such a beautiful but sad song.You play it with such grace and beauty!!!!!

You never fail to impress and although I follow you, I always learn as well as find satisfaction in your play of emphasise, balanced with elegance.

I'm in the process of learning to play this (after first hearing you play it) and I have listened to dozens of interpretations on RU-vid. Musically - tonally, audio, mixing, eq, etc yours is the best, (although I have to watch others for the fingerings :), and as a photographer your videos are exquisiite! I have watched and listened to many of them dozens of times. You are an inspiration.

Beautiful, Ms Wittingham . . . beautiful! Exactly as I've always wanted to hear this haunting melody--saudade, longing--with a feeling of wistfulness.

Very pensive and provacative. I love that you don't rush this piece, especially the second part. I've heard guitarists rip through that section, missing the beauty and warmth of it. You don't do that, and I thank you. I've enjoyed lots of your videos. Please keep them coming!

I have never heard anyone play the guitar that I’d rather hear than you. Thank you, Alexandra, on this day before my favorite holiday of the year (in the U.S., anyway).

All is absolutely beautiful: the music, the recording and light, the player... what else?

Princess Alexandra ... It's always so nice to see and hear your plays. As always, union of beauty and art, along with great taste in choosing the melody. Congratulations, keep on!

Full, rich notes - a beautiful composition!

Simply beautiful!

Hermoso. Así han de sonar las liras celestiales por que las lágrimas se salen sin permiso de la mente pero si con el auspicio del corazón.

Nice to see a local girl with so much talent, quality Northern English Star. I love this piece even more.

Bela interpretação da Alexandra! Tão leve, natural! Alma latina! Belo vídeo também!

Perfectly captures the wistful mood of a November day. Thanks Alexandra for sharing your gift and talent.

His hands express through the instrument the sound of a song that invades the soul! May God keep his hands always anointed, and his heart full of the will to touch more and more this instrument, for he speaks and enchants the soul of those who hear and appreciate this beautiful fingering of his hands! Thank you for sharing your gift! Carlos Brazil

Very romantic- this song is like a breath of fresh air. Thanks for posting this.

Love you and your playing.....so much passion and love into your music. You must be an angel sent from heaven for us......

Alexandra Whittigham, es magistral su interpreación de Un dia de Noviembre del maestro Leo Brower, me hace llorar. Gracias. 10.12.19

This is wonderful. There is so much beautiful music in the world, perhaps one day we will stop fighting and all listen together. I sang madrigal in school; somehow this took me back. Thank you.

I listened to this wonderful melody in November, in December, in January, ... I will always listen to it until the end of my life.

Une superbe pièce très joliment jouée. C’est splendide ! 👍

it touched my heart. very beatiful. God bless you.

I'll always love this interpretation.

Какая прелесть! Очень красивая музыка! Браво!

Your beautiful playing makes one feel every note!!!!

Très belle interprétation d'une tout aussi belle composition. C'est precis, nuancé...très expressif.....et subtilement filmé comme le capricho arabe .... un grand plaisir

Very warm, comforting, and inviting. Glad to have found you to encourage and inspire me, Alexandra. 💕💕💕

Beautiful piece. AND from the UK & north. Yayy.

There's something special in your playing, thank you!

it's one of the best version I've listened to. Really GREAT!!!

Espectacular Alexandra... espectacular.... hermosa interpretación....

The technique is fantastic! Such a wonderful touch and feeling .The dynamics are perfect!

Brillante, excepcional interpretacion, creo que estos calificativos la describen pobremente por su formidable interpretacion. Nota aparte para el genio y maestro infinito: Leo brower

Alexandra maravillosa como siempre, ella te transporta.

Her incomparable performance is full of sorrow , nostalgia , acclaim and deep emotion

Such a peaceful tune!

Que puedo decir si soy Luthier, ver una gran guitarra, escuchar una deliciosa melodía de Leo y ver una belleza como pocas he visto en mi vida como Alexa, qué más puedo decir. Espero un día me de la oportunidad de hacerle una guitarra.

One word. Marvellous!!

That was wickedly lovely! So much emotions! -Hi from Philippines!

Love this beautiful sounding stuff. Listening to anything with her name on it

You are the most beautiful thing I have seen in this world! you are like an angel! And your way of touching. It is so beautiful to hear you and to see you play the guitar like that. I adore you

Muy sentida interpretación. ..al corazón sin sobresaltos...limpia técnica...que bella mujer...

Hermosa interpretación. Bonito video; transmite calidez y serenidad.

Thanks a million for the feelings you transmit us with you terrific way of playing the guitar

Listening to Whittingham play Brouwer is like she is making love to the instrument; caressing every note for its fulness. How fantastic this combination is, and how fortunated we are to have found her.

Increible. Magistral⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😎🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸.

Special talent here.Just Look at the way She touches the strings.Beautiful performance.Bravo.

This is the best performance and interpretation of this beautiful composition I have heard!

...hermosa interpretación que me enseña que no es necesaria toda una orquesta cuando hay una presentación tan placentera cómo está. Gracias por compartir...

I never stop to listen to this song...by Alexandra, off course!

Beautifull piece played beautifully by a beautiful girl your amazing the tone is lovely and clear well done and love your technic.

Such a moving piece played with such emotion. Thank you Alexandra for sharing this with us.

Comentario número 667. Qué linda interpretación. Es única. Varias veces he vuelto para escuchar este video. Usted es una persona maravillosa. Siento que la música sana y purifica los sentimientos

So beautiful sound.. calm.. i enjoy this piece.. Thank’s so much.. 👍

Such a sentimental and nostalgic piece that really warms the heart. You perform this with great soulfulness and calm passion. The video evokes a little extra dramatic effect by creating a subtle backstory.🤗

Absolutely stunning in pacing and emotive expression!

La hermosa interpretación y lo que transmiten las escenas del video, todo tan cálido, tan perfecto. ¡Que increíble es el arte! Felicidades Alexandra ❤

Beautifull!!!!!

As always, the beauty of ,,Tatyana. And magnificent playing of the guitar is hard to believe until yo watch and listen. Wonderful to see and hear.

First time I have heard this composition and this guitarist, but I am beyond impressed. Thank you for this piece.

Wow!!! Beautifully performed with very appropriately mood-setting visuals

Wow!!!! Breathe taking Gorgeous woman, and amazing heart felt soulful player!!!!!

Agitadas vibraciones que resuenan en la memoria de todo aquel que padece la ausencia y adolece de nostalgia, los movimientos de tus dedos evocan lo brega que es la vida, pero al final solo la paz hace eco en el ocaso. Muchas gracias.

The music comes through her. It's a gift.

Una obra maestra creada por el cubano Leo ..en manos de una excelente instrumentista

Beautiful rendition of a lovely piece. I learned this last year - wish I could play it half as well as you do. Best of luck in your career.

beautiful art, thanks for sharing

Toca com a alma... Perfeito!!! Além de muito linda...

Everything is amazing in this video. The piece, playing, and videogrphy. Well done.

I read somewhere that this music was composed as the soundtrack of a movie with the same title. Did anyone hear the original version?! Hard to find. By the way, Alexandra you gave an outstanding interpretation. Professionally performed.

Bellísima que buena interpretación

Excelente Alejandra, sos mi preferida, todo me gusta, mucho, desde Argentina

Alexandra, was a beautifull interpretation! Saludos desde Cuba!

Thanks for sharing this profound beauty you have discovered... that's art.

Leo. Is a great. Thanks for This piece. I love. And for This mounth

Wow...so beautifully played🥰😍

a classical guitar gem .. beautifully interpreted

Escuchar un día de noviembre por tus manos es como vibrar por un perfume o tal vez sentir que el mundo se tranforma en una nube de tibieza increíble.....

Love, sorrow and happiness.. all live together.. You beautifully showed it. Cant express my feelings on that. Love!

can't stop watching/hearing this..........

un interpretazione che tocca l anima....sensibile e determinata, bella , bellissima ragazza, che cosi bella dentro e fuori è davvero difficile incontrarne ...un immagine bellissima dell universo musicale femminile...mi piacerebbe ascoltarti in concerto ,magari in un luogo ricco e pieno di storia che solo l italia sa regalare .

Alexandra, both you and your guitar have been kissed by heaven, very beautiful, thank you ❤