Princes Allmain by Robert Johnson (Jacobean lute) Yair Avidor 2016-04-15 | Yair Avidor plays an Allemain for lute by Robert Johnson from the ML lute book (British Library). The instrument, made by Lars Jönsson is based on Magno Tieffenbrucker.Yair Avidor is a lutenist and guitarist based in London.For concert bookings or to arrange for lute or guitar lessons in London or via Skype, please visit http://www.lutenist.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/Yair-Avidor-...
François Dufault: Sarabande in D minor (baroque lute) Yair Avidor 2023-05-16 | Yair Avidor plays a Sarabande by François Dufault.This is number 67 in the CNRS editionSource: F-PN VM.7 6214
Alfonso Ferrabosco: pavane Yair Avidor 2023-05-11 | Yair Avidor plays a pavan by Alfonso Ferrabosco of Bologna (1543-1588)This beautiful pavan appears in English lute manuscripts and was also published in 'Varietie of Lute lessons' by Robert Dowland in 1610.
John Dowland: My Lord Willoughbys Welcome Home Yair Avidor 2023-05-04 | Ophira Zakai and Yair Avidor on renaissance lutes, play an arrangement by John Dowland of a popular song, celebrating the victory of the English over the second Spanish Armada of 1596.
La Rossignol a lute duet Yair Avidor 2023-03-22 | Yair Avidor and Ophira Zakai on renaissance lutes play 'La Rossignol", a lute duet from the Elizabethan era.
Johann Kaspar Mertz: Andantino from Notturno no.2 op.4 (played on a guitar c.1880) Yair Avidor 2023-01-10 | Yair Avidor plays the first part (Andantino) from Notturno no.2 by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806–1856).Played on a 19th century guitar strung in silk and gut.If you enjoy my content, please consider making a donation via PayPal at contact@lutenist.co.ukThis would help me make more videos in future.
Johann Kaspar Mertz: Notturno no.1 op.4 (played on a guitar c.1880) Yair Avidor 2023-01-10 | Yair Avidor plays Notturno no.1 by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806–1856).Played on a 19th century guitar strung in silk and gut.If you enjoy my content, please consider making a donation via PayPal at contact@lutenist.co.ukThis would help me make more videos in future.
John Dowland: Queen Elizabeth Galliard (on renaissance lute) Yair Avidor 2023-01-06 | Yair Avidor plays 'Queene Elizabeth, her Galliard" by John Dowland.This version is from 'Varietie of Lute Lessons' compiled and published by John and Robert Dowland in 1610.If you enjoy my content, please consider making a donation via PayPal at contact@lutenist.co.ukThis would help me make more videos such as this one.
John Dowland: Earl of Essex Galliard (on renaissance lute) Yair Avidor 2023-01-06 | Yair Avidor plays 'The Earle of Essex, his Galliard" by John Dowland.This version is from 'Varietie of Lute Lessons' compiled and published by John and Robert Dowland in 1610.If you enjoy my content, please consider making a donation via PayPal at contact@lutenist.co.ukThis would help me make more videos such as this one.
Guinga: Senhorinha Yair Avidor 2023-01-03 | Yair Avidor plays a song the Brazilian songwriter Guinga wrote as a lullaby for his daughters.Played on a guitar from 1880 strung in silk and gut.
Marco DallAquila: Ricercar 33 Yair Avidor 2022-10-28 | Yair Avidor plays an unattributed Ricercar from the Horwarth lute manuscript which contains many pieces by the 16th century lutenist Marco Dall'Aquila.Played on a 6 course lute by Paul Thomson after Frei.
Manuel de Falla: Homenaje on a guitar from 1880 Yair Avidor 2022-10-19 | Yair Avidor plays the haunting 'homenaje pour le tombeau de Claude Debussy' composed in 1920 by Manuel de Falla (1876-1946).Played on a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung with gut and silk strings.
Jacques Gallot: Sarabande La Divine on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-10-02 | Yair Avidor plays Sarabande 'la Divine" in F sharp minor by Jacques Gallot.
Francisco Tárrega: Mazurka en sol on period guitar Yair Avidor 2022-08-27 | Yair Avidor plays 'mazurka en sol (in G major) by Francisco Tárrega.The guitar from c.1880 is strung in silk and gut, and plucked with the flesh of the fingertips, as Tarrega himself advocated in the later part of his career.
Fernando Sor: Andante op 45, no.5 on period guitar Yair Avidor 2022-08-25 | Yair Avidor plays the Andante op 45, no.5 by Fernando Sor, on a guitar from c.1880 strung in gut and silk.Played with the flesh of the fingertips as Sor himself advocated.
Fernando Sor: Etude in E minor op.60, no.22 on period guitar Yair Avidor 2022-08-25 | Yair Avidor plays Etude in E minor op.60, no.22 by Fernando Sor on a guitar from c.1880 strung in gut and silk.Played with the flesh of the fingertips as Sor himself advocated.
Francisco Tárrega: Adelita on a period guitar Yair Avidor 2022-08-20 | Yair Avidor plays 'Adelita', a mazurka by Francisco Tarrega, on a Spanish guitar of the same period.The guitar from c.1880 is strung in silk and gut, and plucked with the flesh of the fingertips, as Tarrega himself advocated in the later part of his career.
Fernando Sor: Andante Largo op.5 no.5 Yair Avidor 2022-08-15 | Yair Avidor plays 'Andante Largo' from a collection of six pieces, Fernando Sor (1778 -1839) published as his op.5.Played on a guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut strings with the flesh of the fingertips as Sor himself advocated.
Dilermando Reis: Eterna Saudade Yair Avidor 2022-08-15 | Yair Avidor plays 'Eterna Saudade', a waltz by the Brazilian guitarist composer Dilermando Reis.Played on a guitar from c.1880 strung in silk & gut strings.
Sylvius Leopold Weiss: Allemande in A major on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-08-08 | Yair Avidor plays the Corrente from a suite in A major by Sylvius Lopold Weiss (1687-1750).Played on an 11-course lute by Paul Thomson.
Charles Mouton: Sarabande la Mallassis on baroque lute. Yair Avidor 2022-08-07 | Yair Avidor plays ''la Mallassis', a sarabande by the 17th century French lutenist- composer, Charles Mouton.
Sylvius Leoplod Weiss: Ciaccona in A major on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-08-04 | Yair Avidor plays 'ciaccona' from a suite in A major by Sylvius Leopld Weiss (1687-1750)Played on an 11-course baroque lute by Paul Thomson.
Sylvius Leopold Weiss: Sarabande in F sharp minor Yair Avidor 2022-08-01 | Yair Avidor plays the Sarabande from a suite in A major by Sylvius Leopold Weiss. Played on an 11-course lute by Paul Thomson.
Jacques Gallot: prelude in F sharp minor for baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-07-29 | Yair Avidor plays an unmeasured prelude in F sharp minor by Jacques Gallot.This is from Gallot's only publication 'Pièces de luth composées sur differens modes' which was published in or after 1684.
Malcolm Arnold: Arietta (Fantasy for guitar op.107) Yair Avidor 2022-07-17 | Yair Avidor plays the lyrical first Arietta from the Fantasy op.107 for guitar by Malcolm Arnold. This work was dedicated to Julian Bream.Played on a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.
Fernanado Sor: Pieces nos. 6 & 22 from op.60 on guitar c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-06-09 | Yair Avidor plays pieces nos. 6 & 22 from op.60 by Fernando Sor on a guitar from c.1880.Sor was a master of writing beautiful guitar pieces even when composing for the beginner in mind.
Fernando Sor: Etude (Study) in B minor op.35 on guitar c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-06-09 | Yair Avidor plays the famous Study in B minor op.35 no.22 by Fernando Sor (1778- 1839) on a guitar from 1880 strung in silk and gut.
Jacques Gallot: Les plaintes de Psyché on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-06-08 | Yair Avidor plays 'Les plaintes de Psyché by the 17th century lutenist -composer Jacques Gallot.This version is from the Barbe MS which is quite different from the version in the Saizenay MS.Robert de Visee wrote a Tombeau in memory of Gallot, which quotes from this piece.Played on an 11-course lute by Paul Thomson.
Jacques Gallot: lamant malheureux on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-06-06 | Yair Avidor plays 'l'amant malheureux' by Jacques Gallot.This was a much loved piece in the lute repertoire of the 17th and 18th centuries, and inspired versions by S L Weiss and Pachelbel (probably not the same composer of the Canon in D fame).The version played here is from the Barbe lute MS.11-course lute by Paul Thomson.
Miguel Llobet: Plany on guitar c.1880 with silk and gut strings Yair Avidor 2022-05-26 | Yair Avidor plays 'Plany" a popular Catalan song, arranged by Miguel Llobet for guitar in 1899.The guitar used in this video is contemporary with the date of publication and historically strung.
Torroba: Romance de los Pinos on a guitar from c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-05-21 | Yair Avidor plays 'Romance de los Pinos' by Federico Moreno Torroba from his collection 'Castles of Spain".Played on a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.
Torroba: Torija (Elegía) on a guitar from c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-05-21 | Yair Avidor plays Federico Moreno Torroba's haunting 'Torija' from the collection "Castles of Spain".The instrument is a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.
Antonio Lauro: Cancion (Suite Venezolana) Yair Avidor 2022-05-21 | Yair Avidor plays 'cancion' from the Suite Venezolana by Antonio Lauro.Played on a guitar from c.1880 strung with silk and gut.#classicalguitar #antoniolauro
Baden Powell: Introdução ao Poema dos Olhos da Amada Yair Avidor 2022-05-18 | Yair Avidor performs 'Introdução ao Poema dos Olhos da Amada' by the Brazilian composer and guitarist Baden Powell.Played on an original guitar from c.1880 strung in gut and silk.
Robert de Visee: Tombeau du Vieux Gallot Yair Avidor 2022-04-06 | Yair Avidor plays a Tombeau Robert de Visee dedicated to the memory of the lutenist Jacques Gallot. I wish to dedicate this recording to the memory of the Israeli Architect Yehuda Feigin, who has sadly passed away on 27 of March this year.
Fernando Sor: Study op.35 no.17 on historic guitar c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-04-05 | Yair Avidor plays Fernando Sor's study on a historic guitar from 1880.The instrument is strung in silk and gut and played with no fingernails, as Sor himself advocated.
Baden Powell: Retrato Brasileiro Yair Avidor 2022-04-04 | Yair Avidor p[lays'Retrato Brasileiro" by the wonderful Brazilian guitarist and composer Baden Powell.Played on a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.
Francisco Tarrega: Study in E minor on a guitar from c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-04-04 | Francisco Tarrega's beautiful study in E minor played by Yair Avidor on a Spanish guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.
Fernando Sor: Mouvement de prière religieuse on guitar c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-04-04 | This beautiful and serene piece by Fernando Sor reminds me of some the hymn-like slow movements by Joseph Haydn.Played on an anonymous guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.Home recording.
Fernanado Sor: Mouvement de prière religieuse on guitar c.1880 Yair Avidor 2022-04-04 | This beautiful and serene piece by Fernando Sor reminds me of some hymn-like slow movements by Joseph Haydn.Played on an anonymous guitar from c.1880 strung in silk and gut.Home recording.
Lillybollaro on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-03-14 | Yair Avidor plays the tune 'Lillybollaro as found in the Balcarres lute book.
Ennemond Gaultier: Canaries on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2022-03-14 | Yair Avidor plays 'canaries' by Ennemond Gaultier..
Baden Powell: Valsa Sem Nome Yair Avidor 2022-03-13 | Yair Avidor plays 'Valsa Sem Nome' by Baden Powell
Antoine Forqueray: La Sylvie on theorbo Yair Avidor 2022-02-20 | Yair Avidor plays his transcription of 'La Sylvie' by Antoine Forqueray.The source is the publication 'Pièces de clavecin' from 1747.
Marin Marais: Prelude le Soligni Yair Avidor 2022-02-18 | Yair Avidor plays his arrangement of a prelude by Marin Marais, that was originally published for bass viol and basso continuo in 1725.
Robert de Visee: La Mascarade on theorbo Yair Avidor 2022-02-03 | Yair Avidor plays 'La Mascarade, a rondeau for theorbo, by the baroque composer Robert de Visee.
Robert de Visée: La Villanelle on theorbo Yair Avidor 2022-01-31 | Yair Avidor plays La Villanelle by Robert de Visée on a theorbo strung in gut (as it should be...)instrument made by Klaus JacobsenThis is an unedited home recording using Schoeps MK2 mics and Prism Audio interface.Camera is the Nikon D5600.
Eric Satie: Gnossienne no.1 on theorbo (lute) Yair Avidor 2022-01-18 | Yair Avidor plays his arrangement for theorbo of 'première Gnossienne' by Eric Satie, originally composed for piano.
Gautier/Mouton: La belle homicide, a courante on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2021-12-28 | Yair Avidor plays 'la belle homicide', a courante originally written by Denis Gautier (or Gaultier), followed by Charles Mouton's Double (an embellished version) of the same piece.The source is Mouton's first book of 'Pièces de luth sur différents modes'.Played on 11-course lute by Paul Thomson.This is an unedited home recording with no added processing to the sound.
Charles Mouton: Prelude in A minor on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2021-12-27 | Yair Avidor plays a Prelude in A minor by Charles Mouton, one of the last and most important French lutenist- composers of the 17th century.This is taken from Mouton's first book, entitled 'Pièces de luth sur différents modes'.Played on 11-course lute by Paul Thomson.This is an unedited home recording with no added processing to the sound.
Bach: Bist du bei mir (BWV 508) on baroque lute Yair Avidor 2021-12-25 | 'Bist du bei mir, geh ich mit Freuden' is an aria from Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel's opera Diomedes, which was first staged on 16 November 1718. Yair Avidor plays his arrangement for solo lute based on the version for voice and continuo found in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach.Recorded using a pair of Schoeps MK2 microphones plugged into Lyra 2 by Prism Sound, with no EQ or reverb added.
