Tariq Harb performs “Vals No. 4“ by Barrios

Guitarist Tariq Harb performs Vals No. 4, Op. 8 by Agustín Barrios Mangoré. The romantic waltz, “Vals No. 4“, also called Vals Brillante, was composed in Paraguay in 1923. Only three of Barrios’ works carry opus numbers: Waltzes Nos. 3 and 4 of Opus 8 (which supposedly included a total of six waltzes) and Preludio, Opus 5, No. 1. This tuneful waltz is one of Barrios’ most frequently played pieces and features an extended passage using the technique of campanella (playing stopped strings against a repeated pedal note on an open string). Barrios was influenced by nineteenth century romanticism (he greatly admired Chopin and Beethoven) and composed hundreds of piece in the romantic, baroque, and in his own folkloric style for solo guitar and for guitar duets. He is widely regarded as one of the most prolific composers who ever wrote for the instrument. I hope you enjoy this performance! Please subscribe to stay posted on upcoming videos and unique content. Thank yo