I've met Nicola in real life, and she's really warm and funny, and seems very down-to-earth. She started playing violin at four and had passed grade 8 at ten, so I'm really jealous I won't be as good as her. But who knows? With a butt-load of practice and giving up every other aspect of my life, I might just be able to do it.
if you go on to nicola's own website you can get the sheet music and i think some of the fingering is on it, if not it's not reallt difficult to work it! :)
Nicola's got to be my favorite violinist to record this piece. Her sweet, expressive tone and her rich, full vibrato makes someone believe that they're listening to an angel singing. She has such an ear for every piece of music she plays, particularly Meditation. Beautiful bow grip too!
Didn't like the negative responses wich derived more from jealousy than anything. Think she is a supremely gifted and talented individual who brings joy to my ears and amen to that lol!!!!
I once listened to her playing Glazunov's Violin Concerto when she came to Vancouver. It was amazingly awesome. No wonder this performance does not disappoint me.
Was in Hyde Park and thought this was beautiful and have been desparate to hear it again, many thanks. Do you know if she has recorded this anywhere else or on CD? Just love it
Stupenda!! Bellissima!! Bravissima!! Vederla dal vivo a Firenze, prima per strada davanti al duomo, poi a teatro, poi dietro le quinte... che emozione!!! Il 24 aprile torno a vederla a Berlino alla Philharmonie Berlin.
Stupenda!! Bellissima!! Bravissima!! Vederla dal vivo a Firenze, prima per strada davanti al duomo, poi a teatro, poi dietro le quinte... che emozione!!! Il 24 aprile torno a vederla a Berlino alla Philharmonie Berlin. Fantastico!!
she is like a magic! I love the way she looks and plays the violin makes me feel so different, she is so unique...You should see her in the ``how music works documentry from BBC`` it is likelly that you will fall in love with her ...I Wish you all my best lady...
i've played the fiddle for YEARS but i could never be that good! ....wait maybe i should practice, anyhoo....she is brilliant, she also looks like the girl for eastenders!! haha the barmaid! but she is FAB!! go her!
What is she supposed to do, give up all her privileges and hard work and live in the gutter in case others get jealous of her? I don't understand the logic behind this ill-feeling at all. Why can't we be just be happy for others' good fortune?
Okay, first off don't think she's spoiled. I've heard her tell her story firsthand and in person, and it's more than "I'm rich so I got into a good school." I even spoke to her very briefly one-on-one. When I went to get her autograph, she asked if I played an instrument. I told her violin, and she smiled even brighter and said that she was glad so many children are into music these days. Spoiled she is not. Next comment...
For your information, she won BBC YMOTY 2 years ago, she's exceptionally talented, and when you submit a video of yourself playing this piece as good as or better than this, THEN you can criticize it!
What's this piece called anyone?
ianrkav 1 year ago
God's greatest gift is the sound of the violin (and the human voice) :-))
leimsieder01 1 year ago
a beautiful piece of music. it was played by my cousin at my grandfathers funeral...he loved this song
lawlove86 2 years ago
Astoundingly beautiful.
Firewhiz911 2 years ago
yes the violin the music and her are all beautiful!
a1rb0rne502 2 years ago
@a1rb0rne502 Especially her bow hair.
duopassion 1 year ago
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id get her spunked
asl19999 2 years ago
Amen!!!! classical prayer:)!!!!!
amightyo 2 years ago
SHE GOT A SISTER TOO . HAY HAY HAY
DICKdeNORMATITY 3 years ago
WHAT A BEAUTY ?
SPUNKGIVER 3 years ago 5
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that's a man, baby!
dfxr808 3 years ago
Meditation of Massenet :) played it myself...not so easy on a harp as it looks i must say :)
Greetings!
evilinwhite 3 years ago 2
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HUGE NOSTRILS
ASSSTUD 4 years ago
all the best Nicola, you are one in a million and give geo my love x
glalasta 4 years ago
Nicky's performances are always great!!..Beautiful vibrato..and divine suond!!!
leiletta 4 years ago 6
I've met Nicola in real life, and she's really warm and funny, and seems very down-to-earth. She started playing violin at four and had passed grade 8 at ten, so I'm really jealous I won't be as good as her. But who knows? With a butt-load of practice and giving up every other aspect of my life, I might just be able to do it.
poohbearnikki 4 years ago 3
love this song n Nicola's sooo good!!!! anyone have the sheet music with fingering?
luvkoreans 4 years ago 2
if you go on to nicola's own website you can get the sheet music and i think some of the fingering is on it, if not it's not reallt difficult to work it! :)
amo409 4 years ago
Nicola's got to be my favorite violinist to record this piece. Her sweet, expressive tone and her rich, full vibrato makes someone believe that they're listening to an angel singing. She has such an ear for every piece of music she plays, particularly Meditation. Beautiful bow grip too!
InChristAlone17 4 years ago 3
Didn't like the negative responses wich derived more from jealousy than anything. Think she is a supremely gifted and talented individual who brings joy to my ears and amen to that lol!!!!
husker666 4 years ago 4
beautifully played, but could use more emotion to back it up
aiayumi 4 years ago
A lot of violinist plays better than she does and they didn't have the opportunies that she got...not fare , but c'est la vie...
KoganSvetlanov 4 years ago
I once listened to her playing Glazunov's Violin Concerto when she came to Vancouver. It was amazingly awesome. No wonder this performance does not disappoint me.
gnayshkr3020 4 years ago 3
My god, this is a beautiful track... I have another rendition of this on a CD, but I don't know what it's called.. Can anyone help me?
Sixetyseven 4 years ago 2
Jules Massenet
meditation from thais
cicofb 4 years ago
Was in Hyde Park and thought this was beautiful and have been desparate to hear it again, many thanks. Do you know if she has recorded this anywhere else or on CD? Just love it
kathstevenson 4 years ago 2
..geat but no comparism to A-S.Mutter
Chrvinsk 4 years ago
Perhaps that is because she is NOT Anne Sophie Mutter....just a thought.
vln10 4 years ago 2
MUCH less sentimental than Anne-Sophie Mutter, thank the Lord!!!
ziriyab 4 years ago 2
Stupenda!! Bellissima!! Bravissima!! Vederla dal vivo a Firenze, prima per strada davanti al duomo, poi a teatro, poi dietro le quinte... che emozione!!! Il 24 aprile torno a vederla a Berlino alla Philharmonie Berlin.
cicofb 5 years ago 2
Stupenda!! Bellissima!! Bravissima!! Vederla dal vivo a Firenze, prima per strada davanti al duomo, poi a teatro, poi dietro le quinte... che emozione!!! Il 24 aprile torno a vederla a Berlino alla Philharmonie Berlin. Fantastico!!
cicofb 5 years ago
I don't see why she is a soloist.
kaikobird 5 years ago
the perfect blend of beauty, talent & technique. i'm a jazz funk bass player and her musicianship is an inspiration to me.
xegan6t 5 years ago
Nicola works so hard to be so good. She's a real beauty too and I love watching her play. Buy her CD's - you won't be disappointed.
robfowler 5 years ago
she is like a magic! I love the way she looks and plays the violin makes me feel so different, she is so unique...You should see her in the ``how music works documentry from BBC`` it is likelly that you will fall in love with her ...I Wish you all my best lady...
OzzyOzziiee 5 years ago
i've played the fiddle for YEARS but i could never be that good! ....wait maybe i should practice, anyhoo....she is brilliant, she also looks like the girl for eastenders!! haha the barmaid! but she is FAB!! go her!
LaurenRockxx 5 years ago
I was there that day and she was really amazing. i can play that piece too, but obviously not to that standard. haha.
sophiepinkfairy 5 years ago
Oh my goodness!! 3:30 - 3:45!! I nearly had an orgasm!!
TheTradge 5 years ago
She's so talented, and plays this piece with such poise and elegance! It's just beautiful!
1234bassy 5 years ago
She is GREAT!!! I saw her just yesterday first time on the BBC and I'm totally amazed! Thnx for uploading :-))
leimsieder 5 years ago
Sh eis a great violinist...my favorite! I play the violin too! lol!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
heyhoholz 5 years ago
ffs its only music!!! its not like she's a f***ing politician advocating mass genocide or something.. lighten up!!
flyingscotsman0141 5 years ago
What is she supposed to do, give up all her privileges and hard work and live in the gutter in case others get jealous of her? I don't understand the logic behind this ill-feeling at all. Why can't we be just be happy for others' good fortune?
REH88 5 years ago
ok fair enough then...
switchonions 5 years ago
Okay, first off don't think she's spoiled. I've heard her tell her story firsthand and in person, and it's more than "I'm rich so I got into a good school." I even spoke to her very briefly one-on-one. When I went to get her autograph, she asked if I played an instrument. I told her violin, and she smiled even brighter and said that she was glad so many children are into music these days. Spoiled she is not. Next comment...
EvanescentPhantom 5 years ago
yeah looks like she's so spoilt she's even ate her other earing! But she does make a good sound...then again how much does her violin cost?!
switchonions 5 years ago
Have you ever played a violin with earrings in? No? It's impossible, that's why, cos it rattles against the violin.
THK53 5 years ago
she's just a spoiled child! can you tell me how you can rate this less than a star? only for my experience, i've already rated this vid... thanks
andreigocan 5 years ago
For your information, she won BBC YMOTY 2 years ago, she's exceptionally talented, and when you submit a video of yourself playing this piece as good as or better than this, THEN you can criticize it!
1234bassy 5 years ago
Wow, what a performance! Thanks for sharing! Please share any other Nicola footage you have! :)
thomasfishenden 5 years ago