Composers wrote dazzling instrumental and vocal pieces for amazing musicians that could perform so skillfully that it made their audiences dizzy.
Your task this week is to find a virtuoso – a singer or an instrumentalist, from any era or genre – and post a link to their work. Explain why you think the video you post displays their remarkable technical skill.
IMPORTANT: Remember that a virtuoso is considered the BEST OF THE BEST, with unmatched skill, so please think along those lines. We aren’t just looking for someone with a nice voice, or a song that makes you happy – make sure your video reflects virtuosity, as described here and in the book.
Here is mine. This is Tommy Emmanuel, a guitarist from Australia. I have seen him live twice, met him, and have a guitar, with his autograph on it, hanging on my living room wall (as one does). He is amazing to watch – a true virtuoso. Watch how fast his fingers fly, and all the incredible ways he uses his guitar as a percussion instrument:
Classical Gas – Tommy Emmanuel