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DVD ~ Andres Segovia
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  • Format: Classical, Colour, DVD-Video, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Opus Arte
  • DVD Release Date: 29 Aug 2005
  • Run Time: 196 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000AOGMHQ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 45,619 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The great Andres Segovia is finally on DVD!, 22 Oct 2005
By P. Haywood (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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What took so long you may ask? As the impressive DVD booklet tells us, Segovia was, according to Fritz Kreisler, "one of the two greatest performing musicians of the 20th century, the other being Pablo Casals". Self taught, he alone brought the guitar from its status as a Spanish folk/flamenco instrument to the world concert platform, and elevated it to the same serious classical status as other stringed instruments.
This excellent DVD contains 196 minutes of the great man in two documentaries filmed nine years apart. The first, filmed at his home, shows Segovia on camera throughout recounting his life and career, including a three minute discussion about fingernails! - if you weren't born with the right kind, give up now!
The second, filmed in the stunning Alhambra palace, Granada when Segovia was 84, has his narration off camera about his childhood years, why he chose the guitar, and goes to the beginning of his concert career.
Good camera angles show left and right hands clearly, the sound is excellent, and the music only option (41 minutes) is very useful. There is a lot of music and short passages of dialogue, and Segovia's playing and anecdotes are the stars of the show. The director Christopher Nupen provides enlightening introductions to each documentary as an extra feature.
The only thing which annoys a little are some of Segovia's references such as "the first call of my destiny" or "the gift for music that heaven bestowed on me". He is extremely earnest throughout and shows no emotion or humour. However, this all manifests itself in his marvellous playing, which is effortless; at 84, some is doubtless not quite as empassioned as in his younger years, but his sound is so utterly beautiful, and expresses the many tone colours available on the guitar, that the best thing to do is close your eyes and be carried away. This alone makes this excellent DVD essential to any aficianado or player of the classical guitar. Buy it now!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Segovia invites us into his lovely home, 25 Aug 2006
I agree with the enthusiasm and most of the comments of P. Haywood above, but I don't really see Segovia as being particularly 'earnest' or showing 'no emotion or humour' in this film. I think that, twinkling behind his thick glasses, he is gently teasing his interviewer and is amused and well aware of the figure he cuts both now as the 'Maestro' (as the interviewer addresses him) and as he was in his youth. He also pays full tribute to those who have supported the development of guitar making and teaching. It is a touching film about old age as well because, despite being aged and portly, when he plays he is relaxed and graceful. Simply looking at him is an education in how to age and carry on learning.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Theres just no comparison, 8 Jun 2009
By C. Robinson "Guitar Lover" (Manchester U.K.) - See all my reviews
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I only found Andres Segovia by accident some 10 years ago. Since then,
having fallen in love with Classical Guitar, I have heard many, including
Bream, and Williams many times.
Whilst excellent players, there is just no comparison. This DVD is I
believe a brilliant insight into one of the greatest perfomers of this
century. His devotion to his art over the decades has to be admired.

As you watch him play both at his house, and at the Alhambra, one can
clearly see he is still in Love with playing the guitar.

In closing, I only wish that Classic FM would play Andres Segovia once
in a while so others could listen, and be transported by his music.

P. Robinson
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