Her dexterity on
the beautiful
hand-crafted
classical guitar
~
Long slender fingers
skilfully picking and plucking
sliding up and down
the mellow-tuned instrument
~
Captivating music
enthralling enthusiastic audience
opening night
Arts festival
~
Young and talented
solo artiste
performs
entertains
La Paloma to Granada
Leyenda to Night Serenade
on her Spanish guitar
~
Bravo! Bravo!
standing ovation
she makes the guitar sing!
Iris@poetsmith 
Comments on: "Leyenda" (35)
Beautifully written sentiments. 🙂
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She played so beautifully and with such skill, Balroop. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. 🙂
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I love how you manage to skillfully capture the essence of a scene through words alone. Amazing, as always! 😊
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Yes, she played this piece with great artistry… it was so inspiring and captivating all throughout the concert! Thank you so much and I am so glad you joined in and enjoyed this poetic experience. 😃 ♥️
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Beautiful to listen to the video; a calming antidote to the screeching wind outside.
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So glad you enjoyed this recital… really excellent fingerwork! Yes, listening to this is calming and this performer played this difficult piece of music beautifully. 😃 Hope the weather is more settled now, Gallivanta. ☀️ 🙂
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Lovely word crafted perfectly 👌
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Thank you for your visit and lovely to meet you here! 🙂 Delighted you enjoyed the poem, I appreciate your kind words. Best wishes and happy writing. 😃
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Thanks
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My pleasure. 🙂
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Thanks for liking my post earlier.
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You’re welcome, zizy.
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LOVELY post, as usually… 1000 MERCI for dropping by my virtual playground and for your kind wishes… my very best for 2018: health, joy, peace, love and… oceans of inspiration – cheers! Mélanie Bedos-Toulouse
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Appreciate your visit too, Melanie, and your kind words. ♥️ My pleasure to share… thank you for your lovely wishes. 😃 And to you a wonderful and happy 2018… all the very best, Happy New Year! 🥂
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Wonderful post….Have been enjoying your writings and will see you in 2018! Peace
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Thanks so very much… I really appreciate the feedback and kind words! Yes, will see you soon, and may the New Year be a wonderful and bright one for you, my friend. 🌅 😃Cheers! 🍸🍸
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Oh she does make the guitar sing … wonderful words dear Iris! Happy New Year 😃
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A Very Happy New Year, Julie! 🥂 😃 Thank you for the lovely thoughts…yes, she handles the guitar with great dexterity. Actually she learnt to play the instrument when she was a young child from her mother!! Now she performs as an international classical guitarist. I enjoy such concerts and play the guitar for leisure only 😉 😃 Such a delight to hear from you and appreciate your many visits! ♥️ ⚘
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OMG… She is good at classical music… I envy😒😝
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😃 😃
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This post was an utter delight, Iris. Your words brought the performance alive. The recording was heavenly. I closed my eyes and embraced the pure sweetness of the music. Thank you, and my best to you for a fantastic new year, dear Iris.
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I am delighted you enjoyed this video and poem, Jet. Like you said, the music was really mesmerising… the performance was so beautiful! Thanks so very much for your kind and thoughtful words, my friend. And my warm wishes to you too, for a fulfilling and happy 2018. ☀️ 😃 Cheers! 🥂
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I read your poem while listening to her play. Both Sublime! 🙂
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Thank you for those lovely words… much appreciated! So glad you enjoyed this, scifi. 😃
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Lovely to be soothed by your words and her music 🙂
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Beautiful, Iris. Makes me wish I was there. ❤
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Thank you, Diana. You would enjoy the concert, I’m sure! 😃 She’s one of Australia’s celebrated classical guitarists. I’ve enjoyed her concerts both in Melbourne and Brisbane. Appreciate your interest and delighted to have your company! ♥️
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I love the Spanish guitar, its sound is so unique and wonderful! Thank you for reminding me to dig out my CD’s with spanish music 😉 Have a happy week! 😄❤🎶
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That’s wonderful to read! The guitarist came to Australia from Germany with her family, Sarah. She studied at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. Like you, I enjoy the Spanish guitar too! Well here’s to spanish music, ole!! 🎸🎸 You too have a great and inspiring week… 😉 😃 💕
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Ole!! 😄 😉🎶🎸❤
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Love this. 💙 Now, I want to find her on youtube. Thanks for sharing. Your poem so aptly captured her playing.
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Yes, she is very talented… a pleasure to share! Thanks for stopping by and for comment.
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Love this, both music and poem!
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So glad you enjoyed this, Marta. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
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My pleasure Iris. I always enjoy your poems.
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