The Impossible Duet: Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia for Cello and Violin

[batchava]

What is the name of the cellist-violinist?

[batchava]

88 will regret...

[DanielaB2202]

you can´t play the violin like that!!!

[batchava]

terrific

[batchava]

At first, I thought perhaps twins are playing here...

[yellowboi77]

AMAZING! BRAVO !

[stephencisterna]

Yeah impossible... sure....

[batchava]

My mother thought me that Aldous Huxley defined "harmony" as a combination of contrasts.

[batchava]

@batchava

Suddenhly whenI I looked at the video I perceived that the same man play the cello and the guitar..I started to read the explanation of this video and found that the cellist didn`t.find a violinist and decided to play it by himself...

[batchava]

Exhilarating incompatibility

[poppasmurfy99]

1.447milion people wish they could play this

[Writing4theSoul]

Awesome

[SonjaBeets]

Creativity based on free personal ideas in a most disciplined way, bravo!

[umalouba]

I don't know if I am in love with the music, the player, or both

[Krazinuss]

I LOVE YOU!!!

[ikutolover224]

I LOVE DA VIOLIN AND CELLO!!!

[BrasmonCezar]

Vale cada segundo!

[alf0021]

ayyy carambaa



[sergiori]

Bravo, bravissimo!

[Protopro91]

those are the weirdest looking guitars ive ever seen

[TheVader2]

Octavia makes me proud...

[mymyka1122]

Wow, It's just AMAZING!

[kikkimaki]

He is catching an incredible stylistic unity due to playing with himself... It would not be possible with some other violin player even though they would come from the same school. By playing himself he is catching the change of materializing his all design for the piece. Perfect!

[AugustusOctavianus8]

@kikkimaki

yeah playing with yourself rules.

[yogiverigud]

why is he wearing a headphnoe? does he listening to click track?

[kikkimaki]

@yogiverigud He is wearing headphones because I think he is listening other recordings he did previously for the other part. If he is playing cello he might be listening previous violin recording and vice versa... Click track wouldn't make any sense because tempo is not steady and flowing, getting faster and slower. Listening the music itself would be much easier I assume...

[icosa20]

Cello bow hold on the Violin and everything... nice.

[mrmodelade4]

Is that the same person- twice?

[kikkimaki]

@mrmodelade4 Yes.

[khugh021]

@kikkimaki I thought so

[kevinkwok12000]

That's creative and a kind of groundbreaking

[kikkimaki]

Why do they not teach violin like this?

[FrozenTape]

Did you actually learn to read treble clef, or transpose the violin part for cello fingerings?

[kikkimaki]

@FrozenTap I assume every musician knows how to read treble clef besides their instrument's clef. Or sometimes more.. I am able to read seven clefs for example...

[kikkimaki]

@kikkimaki Let's say professional musicians...

[RWAHVideo]

@FrozenTape

He's a cellist not a violinist

[Luciano4774]

That's incredible!

[The5Directioners]

omg omg this was amazing guys I had to hear this like everyday! haha seriously guys like omg! btw It's the same person..I would know.. It's not his "twin"!

[kikkimaki]

World needs more people like you!

[utabito01]

It was a superb performance.

Thank you.

[patricksherwood]

Can I buy this recording on iTunes???

[2Popcorn9000]

wow lol i can barely play the violin like a cello and here he is being all super pro about it hahaa

[AlecegonceTV]

Thanks for reminding us how the Violin "used" to be played. :)

[misspurebeauty1987]

love it!

[mrmodelade4]

I listened to this 5 billion times

[umalouba]

This must be the 20th time in a row that I listen to this, and I wonder if I ever would want to stop.

[SwagMaster9000]

this is sooooooooo beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my heart is beating all fast right now! :)

[pretendinglife]

87 people had good taste in music.. until they took an arrow to the knee.

[classicmusicgold]

i like, you are in my favorites

[jmm201]

"That...is the coolest thing I've ever seen!" The words of my string students when we watched this before rehearsal....Praise indeed!

[410cubs]

----------------> to the knee..............

[410cubs]

Awesome

:)

[DVStheDON]

dvsssssss

[foraquid]

Im gutted that I cannot find any decent guitar tabs for this :(

[TheEmoHamster]

hehehhe, whenever I play my viola like a cello my orchestra teacher hits me XD

[alanpriceisgool]

this is the best song ever!

[supercalifragelistik]

Man that piccolo cello is cuter than a bugs ear!

[puddingdogjellogoby]

Too bad you couldn't play the cello like a violin ;/

[MrSwedishguy]

@puddingdogjellogoby Chuck Norris can

[dolofonos]

@puddingdogjellogoby It may be done, with a 'cello of smaller size. Search 'violoncello da spalla' or 'viola da spalla' and you should find some performances.

[ThyrmBloodaxe]

@puddingdogjellogoby i am sure a giant could.

[ihearttdwp2]

@puddingdogjellogoby actually with a small enough cello, you can ! Look it up on wikipedia

[baldurel]

@puddingdogjellogoby Nonsense, im sure he could pull it off, damn it!

[FrauShai]

@puddingdogjellogoby there's something called the viola da spalla ;)

[ChiaroscuroxX]

@puddingdogjellogoby *challenge accepted*

[jwunschie14]

@puddingdogjellogoby Cause violin is easy as shit compared to cello

[f4nt4sy4r34l]

Does he remind anyone of Tom Cruise? And yeah, I've played violin for YEARS and well, I can't get that close -.-

[TheDepartedCry]

@f4nt4sy4r34l Needs more than years ya know !! Don't give up and you'll get there :3!

[Nobody5599]

with an actual violin player it would've been better. A violin isn't as tolerable as a violoncello, if it comes to intonation issues. not only because of the length of the string.

[Surtak]

Strangely enough I actually think his violin is better than his cello for this piece. Although that's possibly because it just isn't the same as a viola, which I'm more used to. Nevertheless, marvelously done!

[corknakovastein]

lol Im teaching myself violin, it is tough shit! but its getting easier im learning scales right now!



[Rayne474]

My favourite piece of classical music and you performed it flawlessly. Amazing.

[Blossompooface]

This video moved me to tears

[MrDabombanator]

I love how in the description it says "I couldn't find a violinist, so i just figured it out myself :D" Wowz

[yukinomihara]

amazing. nice violin position XD

[PrimxInxTeal]

This is true art. Shame that some people can't see it.

[200116585]

amazing, it's impressionable!!! ;)



[shinnster0101]

how many comment pages does he have?????????

[AugustusOctavianus8]

Yeah well...I can play the Cello and the violin AT THE SAME TIME.

BEAT THAT, TALENT BOY

[soundofsirence]

i love this song

[MidnaMagic95]

What I would give to get lessons from this guy...he's so amazing...

[8400013]

Now that's what I called it "Two birds One stone" Bravo!!

[xxchiefaustinxx]

I am playing this with a violinist friend of mine. I always refer to this version, because it is the best in my opinion! :) Even though I am playing the viola part, the rhythmic configuration and such are the same as the Cello. And I like your Violin position xD

[Kangarooninja1]

Wow!

[SERIALKILLERNUN]

is it the same guy or are they twins?

[mathiaserikson]

@SERIALKILLERNUN Its the same guy he played it once on cello once on violin and then added som computer magic :)

[ihearttdwp2]

@SERIALKILLERNUN alternate dimensions thing, its too complicated , dont worry. 

[dolask]

I'm outta words.

Ty for this masterpiece.

[airlineloveee]

Im in the process of trying to play the violin part, but I suck compared to this guy.

[airlineloveee]

I think over 600,000 of the views are mine.....

[thiagoblanco]

@airlineloveee And mine as well.

[barbarabarbi]

Este tío además de estar buenísimo es un monstruo tocando.........

[Tragedy116]

I will always play the viola like a cello now.

[bboysazon]

voces tocam muito bem quem é brasileiro da voto positivo

[TwinkleToezReviewz]

The amount of talent in this video is absolutely unbelievable. This man is not only an outstanding cellist, but he also taught himself the violin part which, if you couldn't tell, is extremely challenging. AND he played the violin like a cello and managed to play it amazingly. I have watched this video probably dozens of times by now and it never gets old to me. Whoever disliked this video obviously is using extremely crappy headphones or speakers, or they don't know amazing talent.

[amadeusforever1]

fantastic ! i like it !! you're great, Wells !!

[Gold3nWheelr]

86 people are deaf -.- like:D

[DustinHahnMusic]

You looked so relieved when you finished the cello part at the end. XD

[oskarpalmhelmersson]

@DustinHahnMusic I would to, it's NOT the easy song to play. Trust me, I know. I'm trying to get it right. XP

[DarthMedivh]

I don't usually listen to this kind of music, unless the name "Makkon" is attached, but damn. This was excellent.

[Philboy50]

high five form the cello on 3:42

[JeremyImp]

I do wish you'll post more videos! This is a gem.

[gexevil]

tal vez pudiera tocar como ellos. SIMPLEMENTE HERMOSO...

[BoyHines1]

BEST THING EVER

[SunFromThailand]

สุดยอดครับ !!Like

[scoolnursedog]

How do I get this on my ipod? I Love it!!!!

[Bcall16]

My favorite video on youtube. You have inspired me to take on the cello part. Amazing job. Best I've ever heard this played.

[themaka1977]

I am speachless.. it's more than brilliant! Bravo!

[SynthWoof]

best part 0:00 - 6:19

[azh2929]

Either sheer luck or brilliance that you play the accelerando the exact same way two different times on different parts.

[videogamer1805]

@azh2929

or, there is a recording of the other part/metronome playing in the headphones

[martincotaimich]

oh... just learn that in violin???? hohohoho

[sanfranpowerpuff]

All I can say is, “Wow.” I’m fucking breathless.

[MysteriousStealthMan]

the fuck??? I love this song.. this one Junior high ensemble played it pretty damn gooodd

[LeChuckster]

I think he can play the violin better than me, and i'm an actual violinist

[webcamfan2569]

@LeChuckster uh ya do realize hes holdin the violin wrong right?

[airlineloveee]

@webcamfan2569 He's a cello player. He learned the violin part himself and playing it like that made it easier for him to learn.

[samikasa]

@airlineloveee Thanks god it wasn't a violinist learning the cello. XD

[Surtak]

@webcamfan2569

And this matters because....?

[airlineloveee]

@LeChuckster I feel the same way. Amen.

[cellogio]

85 violinist tried to play the cello part ...

[GirlMax]

I'm SO impressed, I'm in love with this melody with this music interpretation.

[teaspoonofjoy]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!! ;)

[iliefdebananen]

dude this song is hard

[Mingaggins]

Octavia sure plays well.

[krystian426]

@Mingaggins DAMN STRAIGHT SHE DOES!

[chavisfiction]

@Mingaggins whos octavia?

[chavisfiction]

@Mingaggins ok nvm I understand now

[Scallopsandraindrops]

Can anyone find the sheet music for this? Please reply if you know where I can find it. Thanks!

[goonchorn]

Too bad youtube doesn't have the LOVE button. 10000000000000 likes from me! Thanks for the awesome piece!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angeloakabobo]

Omg man like serisouly amazing! great song and great skills. and lol " so i just learned to play the vilon part myself" real cool.

[thebetts]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angeloakabobo]

@thebetts exactly what i said lol been listening to this song for weeks now :D

[MirtillaBu]

spettacolare!!!when you go in Italy for concert??

[madig100]

I can't tell you enough how many times I've watched this video

[MsViolino123]

You are amazing I aspire to be as good as you! I can not stop watching this video

[quintleaves]

awesome piece of music...

[cliomil]

oooh! you are amazing! which program did you use to make this video?

[xxxxjacyxxxx]

This should just be called "THE COOLEST THING EVER!!!"

[Blackout5871]

I've got no words, man. You're awesome.

[voytash89]

You're like classical monster! 

[anddielu]

That's amazing! I'm gonna find the music for this and play it with my cellist friend. :D Except... I'm not awesome to play it like a cello xD EPIC THOUGH!

[LucidShawman]

Pretty sure I've replayed this over half a dozen times. Absolutely stunning piece.

[Guybobful]

My fav part 4:23

[Beviedev]

My absloute FAVORITE PART was 0:00-6:16

[MySqui]

83 people think those are twins

[blubsky1231]

lovely.



[tango616]

83 people are deaf.

[EnsaneIrish]

Wonderful and thrilling. Absolutely enjoyed every second of it, thank you so much for sharing!

[TheFallingFantasy]

Umm wholy crap....that was amazing!

[c1trax]

crazy :DDDDDDDDD

[sachi114]

this is THE best recording/playing of this piece i have ever heard. period.

[rawrableist]

@frodoravetto dont u mean its a win? it's harder to play the violin like a cello than normally

[theretards123]

Hey Reddit

[candyxdreams11]

absolutely stunning.

[demonsasukefan]

man this was just great, i never sway to music but this had that effect on me 6/5

[frodoravetto]

You play the Violin like a Cello......... Which as far as I'm concerned means you FAILED

[FlameOfAnor17]

@frodoravetto Does this sound like FAIL ? No, not really ...

[sourman44]

"so I decided to just learn the violin part myself!" this man deserves an award ~_~

[Adorado31]

... and I just noticed it's the same person :o!

[Adorado31]

amazing, revolutionary violin technique :)

[Ezzekiel73]

@ReVPr0 maaaaaybe X3 doesn't mean I don't liek this kind of music tho, but still *brohoof*

[VHogan1992]

This is a wonderful piece, but I wonder why you're playing the violin that way. Just seems a bit odd to me. Truly wonderful work here though, keep it up!

[ArcanePath360]

It's not as good as Justin Beiber.

....(Just kidding) I didn't see any remarks about him for once so I decided to be the one :D

[wasdups]

this is so awesome!!! i love you leslie~

[SynthWoof]

5:43 the Gods cry