Hey Segovia fans!

[classicalmark]

Greetings folks,
I just found a charming little video (that’s new to me), with some great footage of the maestro performing from his home studio in Paris. The film looks to be shot some time in the fifties and there’s a nice view of the Eiffel Tower seen from his studio window (provides a nice atmosphere).
There is only about twenty minutes of the maestro performing because the video is a compilation of three musical legends. The first two on the video are; Jan Peerce and Marian Anderson both vocalists, Segovia’s section is last but it is well worth the wait.
The selections he performs are;
1. Praludium For Lute in C minor, Bach-BWV 999
2. Variation on a theme of Mozart, Fernando Sor
3. Sonatina, Torroba
4. El Noi De La Mare, Anon. Traditional Spanish melody

Four great selections with some good camera angles allowing one to see those graceful fingers in action.


Its a Kultur historical film production called appropriately enough; Jan Peerce, Marian Anderson & Andres Segovia.

Just thought I’d pass it on to you Segovia fans out there who may not have been aware of it. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. :D
Respectfully,
Mark

[snetzley]

Hi Mark,

Sounds great. I'd love to see it. Can you tell me where/how I go about finding it?

Thanks!

[classicalmark]

Greetings Snetzley,
I purchased mine from Amazon.com, I checked last evening and GSI now lists it on their video page, although for little higher price (I hope I'm not violating the rules there :shock: ).
Like anything else shop around most of the major internet vendors I'm sure you can easily find it, and if you can't , I'll be glad to let you borrow mine :D .
It's really very charming with Segovia commenting between each selection that he performs. I watched it again last evening after posting my original message and Segovia's section clocks in closer to fifteen minutes :cry: . But the selections he plays and the close up of his playing especially on "Theme and Variation" and "Sonatina" are priceless (to me anyway).
Let me know what you think, should you decide to purchase it I'd be interested to hear your opinion.
May I also say that it is nice to have a lady openly participate in this forum :D .
Respectfully,
Mark

[adrian]

Hello all,

The video mentioned is called "Jan Peerce, Marian Anderson, and Andres Segovia" and you can find it here:
:arrow: http://guitarsalon.com/store.php?it=VIJANXX-01198

[snetzley]

Adrian, thanks. I'll order it in the next few days. I've got to look and see if you've got a book of Villa-Lobos music. My teacher says it's time for me to learn a "big" piece. :)

Mark, thank you!