Johan Löfving Plays Tarantelle by Mertz

Swedish guitarist Johan Löfving performs the Tarantelle by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) on a Tribout guitar from 1850. Filmed by TallWall Media at the Swedish Church, London. This comes via his Youtube Channel. A fantastic performance that I listened to a number of times while appreciating it more every time. Played with great energy and dynamic shaping as well as a gentle inner section. I enjoyed the dramatic strumming and articulations throughout. I love hearing a familiar piece but with a daring approach that makes me rethink the interpretation.

My Editions of Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856)

An Malvina, Bardenklänge, Op.13 by Mertz, Grade 7-8
Unruhe, Bardenklange, Op.13 by Mertz, Grade 8
Andante by Mertz, Grade 3
Andantino by Mertz, Grade 2
Cantabile in D by Mertz, Grade 3-4
Exercise No.13 by Mertz, Grade 1
Andante in C by Mertz, Grade 3
Exercise on the E String by Mertz, Beginner, Free Sheet Music & Free Tab
Minka Arranged by Mertz, Grade 3-4, Free Sheet Music and Free Tab
Moderato by Mertz, Grade 2
Nocturne No.1, Op.4 by Mertz, Grade 6, Free Sheet Music
Nocturne No. 2, Op. 4 by Mertz, Grade 6, Free Sheet Music
Nocturne No.3, Op.4 by Mertz, Grade 6
Romanza by Mertz, Grade 2

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