Andrew Leonard performs Presto from Koyunbaba (Domeniconi)

I remember being there and it was the most metal classical guitar performance of all time.

Bravo!

Awesome perforance. Sounds like a very challenging piece!

ABSOLUTELY amazing!!!! Stunning job!!!!!

God bless you

insane performance. Flawless, we can hear each notes. Good job.

Grandioso!

This so wonderful! Love it.

Andrew, I came across this video after seeing your courses on Truefire. I'm really enjoying them so far and happy to see the Arpeggio Power Play courses added. I still have to stop by and watch this now and then to remind myself how awesome a classical guitar can sound.

2020 ! Here!

Nice!

Sound's great!!!

Andrew is one of the most intensely focused guitarists performing today. His concerts are enthralling. His students excel. He's a true artist.

Amazing performance- got this link from Truefire- how does someone go about learning this piece? Thanks

Dear camera person, Please zoom out so we can see the right hand technique next time. Thanks

Holy shit, that was cool.

Amazing, just getting back into guitar eight years ago you were my teacher back when u taught at the church definitely inspiring to watch you play this song

I was there and it was incredible. The audience had their jaws open wide when he nailed it.

I just met Leonard today at a benefit concert and I have to say he was just amazing and it was so cool that I got to
play on the same stage as him

Logan C. And Matt Cook

Logan and Matt Cook

he's the greatest teacher. He thought my older brother and my current teacher. Amazing.

The best version out there period

Leonard

Wow! the twist in 1:50 just blew my mind!

I took a class at National Guitar Workshop taught by the man himself....All I can say is GENIUS!!!!!!!!!

The dude that sneezed probably got his ass kicked :P

great!!

Bad ass. Heard Andrew play about a year ago in Pasco, WA. Great player and great teacher.

this part evokes me wild horses which are running in meadows.

loved that!

@MrFlyingPanda Presto refers to the speed. Each movement is played a bit faster. Presto means 'very fast'. The previous movements are slower.

He's got a very good handle on the intensity, but I really feel that he's missed the beauty in it. Just as one defending a lover, there still needs to be beauty and passion in the sound. I listened before watching and I just don't hear it. The whole reason Carlo put the first 3 movements is to show the love. This version just feels like a gritty war scene where everyone is depressed and muddy. Kinda misses the depth for me. Technically nice though.

@felixzadori And who asks you?? You can´t know what i´m thinking or what i hear in this performance, I only wanted to know his especific reason of why he did it that way. I never said it was wrong or even I didn´t like it, if you can´t read a simple sentence how can you understand music??

@Akibeel369 He doesnt begin with the same intensity because he is creating more artistic expression by building up the intensity. He has a personal artistic view of this music that he brilliantly communicates during this performance. His purpose is not to demonstrate mechanical virtuosity by playing fast notes, but his purpose is to create and communicate a powerful artistic message. Those listeners who have a good deal of artistic sensibility will get the message; you obviously don't.

@MrFlyingPanda @MrFlyingPanda Presto is the last part on the song that contains 4 part. 1.Moderato 2. Mosso 3. Cantabile et 4. Presto

presto means the second half part??? where are the 7 min remaining

@Rottmad No he didn't, your ear is horrible.

Phenomenal job

@ nickeale.. 1.U must be blind 2. ur deafferentated. 3. To constantly compare guitarists of such magnitude and grace is the work of clowns.

Holy hell man, when did you grow an extra set of fingers?

Very nice job!

technique good... but where's the passion. Li Jie's interpretation is more profound and deep. And speaking of depth listen it from the Domenico himself, he is not concerned about the technique at all but full of passion and emotions...

Your Interpretation of this piece is the one i like most :-) Great

sei eccezionale bravissimo

Moving the sound hole up provides top the guitar with a larger area of resonance, which makes it louder. The two sound hole design is really an aesthetic choice, though I'm sure there are construction differences. The luthier, Alan Chapman, also makes guitars with a single sound hole moved up neck to the fretboard, on either side of the instrument.

Exquisite musicianship. A Master Student and an Excellent Teacher as well. Keep it up Andrew! Millicent St. Claire