Saint Saens Violin Concerto #3 1st Mvt.

[behellit]

really nice

[migueloico]

Dear Ann...Im in love, is there a chance that you can marry me?

[LestatAguir]

Wonderful performance. Hearing you play makes me wish I had learned how to play the violin haha

[louise6894]

I love your playing and would like to know who the maker of your violin is and what strings you use. Can;t get enough of hearing you.

[Annfontanella]

@louise6894 , It's a Matthias Dahl from 1947 and I play Olive label wrapped gut (Pirastro)! Thanks for listening! :)

[robynsalain]

une grande dame du violon;un enchantement de tous les instants

[alphonseeeh]

if i would be playing something else on the violin part in the same piece, i would be so jealous of you! not that i am not jealous right now, i mean are so talented it's just unfair

[Welther47]

I really like that you comment the videos.

I love both you and Perlman, but you're alot easier on the eye.

[blackcatcanadien]

heaven must be missing an angel

[MrKayakkid]

Brilliant work Ann very enjoyable

[Episeph]

As a violinist, I can really appreciate this! This is what I aspire to be like in around 30 or 40 years :) But honestly, wow! I am so impressed with your tone quality! Amazing. Just amazing.

[leapingoutofwater]

she's great but the orchestra is not up to it

[Cronicwisdom]

sounds like that elanor rigby song

[x5021]

Thanks ever so much for all your discussions on your videos of why you have chosen to play a movement as you had. The study of music and why the variations have come to exist is almost as interesting as the deep talent you have for playing each piece. Wonderful!

[mcansecoglez]

Today I discovered you and I'm amazed for your exceptional talent, your beauty and your humble, because I see you use to respond all comments, please visit my channel so you can see what I do for living and if for the future you visit Cancun I would love to invite you to swim with dolphins! :)

[Abigurlrox]

You are amazing!!!!!!!!!

[OathkeeperRyu]

Beauty, Talent, a sense of humor... I am in love.

Alas my luck of living in Seattle.

[JESUS1John]

GREAT! i ESPECIALLY LIKE ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN SHIFTS (SLIDES) YOU DO IN THE BEGINNING OPENING

[Annfontanella]

@JESUS1John , Thank you!!! It's such a dramatic piece!

[JESUS1John]

@Annfontanella Yes "dramatic" - I like your choice of word.  I have some more info I wish to share: I'm sad that Mr Heifetz didn't record Saint-Saens b minor ; I've often wondered also why he didn't record / perform (?) say Prokofieff No.1, Bartok No.2, Shostakovich Concerti & some others !?

More about your Saint-Saens b minor : I've listened to it again & I'm certain yours is particularly special & unique regarding the beginning opening - I've heard recordings over the years of Cho-Liang Lin*

[JESUS1John]

@JESUS1John *CONTINUING: [recordings heard] Zino Francescatti, Itzhak Perlman, Michael Rabin, & others but none of their openers are like yours - - I prefer your interpretation over ALL the rest ! Well done, I say WELL DONE ! ! !

I wonder what make of Violin you're playing on?

[JESUS1John]

@JESUS1John sorry : the reply I gave moments ago you can see is split into 2 parts because YT limits the number of characters I could fit ; the other thing is that the second part of that reply should be directed to " @Annfontanella" , not to myself JESUS1John. Thank You

[Annfontanella]

@JESUS1John , No worries, but thanks for the heads up about the messaging! I'm so flattered! I will do my best to continue to live up to your high opinion of me!

[JESUS1John]

@Annfontanella not understand expression "thanks for the heads up" ?

I was not trying to flatter you - it came honestly directly from my mind & heart , yours in friendship, John (Johnny) P.S. Yes, I have a high opinion of you, you're right

[oDKGo]

Dream girl ^___^

[PatriccioBadoHudin]

Hi Ann ! Brawisimooo !!! !!! !!!

how are you ?verry nice dress :)

Patriccio.

[TONYMORAN13]

A great performance, I really enjoy everytime I heard you.... Blessings !! THANK YOU

[wgj7gec]

this is amazing. truely amazing.

[Tcygtcyg]

Wow, your dress is SOOOOOOOOOOO beautifulll!!!!

Also your playing is very good.

[LannyIsaza]

I've fallen in love with this concert, this goes to my must play list with tachikovsky's and mozart's 4th violin concert!

[mahmirbabaee]

wowww you are amazing I wish I could play like you some day,Im 28 years old and I have been playin violon since 2 years ago. However, I love to continue but sometimes I feel like Im very old for learning violon .am I right? Is it too late to learn a violon?

[amandasshorty]

i play the violin but you inspired me to become more like you cause this is AMAZING

[bob7258ful]

OMG, that is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your wonderful music. I have subscribed.

[Annfontanella]

@bob7258ful Thanks very much!! I love this concerto, too :). Heifetz was actually going to record it but his right arm gave out before he could. Such a shame....

[38art]

you very good and lovely and amazing music that moves very good

[dabodra]

Marry me

[AlejoMetalico]

Sos una genia!!!!!!!! Te quiero mucho.Besos....

[elodie5896]

JE VEUX FAIRE DU VIOLON MOUHAHAHA on dirait laydi gaga mdr

[elodie5896]

JE VEUX FAIRE DU VIOLON MOUHAHAHA

[markushalfmad]

@vincycacau AE BRO! BLZ?

É O SEGUINTE: O TRADUTOR ELETRÔNICO Q VC TA USANDO TÁ ZOANDO COM A TUA CARA!

VCS SE SENTIRIAM 'HONESTOS' COM A PRESENÇA DELA NO SEU CANAL? VCS QUEREM DIZER 'HONRADOS' = 'HONOURED', AGORA A BOMBA: NO OUTRO COMENTÁRIO "ME ALWAYS PHALLUS THAT THE MUSIC... 'MIM SEMPRE PENIS QUE A MÚSICA...

O CERTO É DIZER ‘DIGO’, “EU SEMPRE DIGO...”

DIZER É DIFERENTE DE FALAR

NUM TRADUTOR ELETRONICO ‘FALO’ É INTERPRETADO COMO FALO (Q SIGNIFICA PENIS) E NÃO “EU FALO”

e agora "José"?

[ThePowerOfMusic1995]

I'm dreaming ?

[newarkfilms]

It's wonderful to see a beautiful performance like this. Thank you!

[MrRiR1]

Oops, i mean make

[geetarxist]

nice

[gulppp123]

Fantastico! Complimenti...bravissima. Una musa.

[Angel28777]

Amazing...

[MrRiR1]

Ann, did you made a recording of Introduction and Rondo capriccioso?

[MrGuilherme0017]

 bom ñ sei nem q palavras usar para elogiar tamanha beleza

[MrGuilherme0017]

bom ñ sei nem q palavras usar para elogiar tamanha beleza

[phenbuz]

Wonderful....Magic performance. This music make me feel happy.....God bless you. Thank you so much.

[AGrayPhantom]

Eight people meant to push the "like" button.

[brunoberazategui]

ME ENCANTA!!!

[Anthonyocity]

I love your playing so much, I've watched this video at least 50 times.

How do you get such an amazing tone?!

The concerto's beauty really comes out with your playing!

-An aspiring Violinist :)

[eevee2eev]

beautiful gig

[YinYangYoMeli]

OMG! that sound is soooo bautiful ♥ ^^

[pno3]

WOW honestly amazing. I am speechless. Bravo

[holidaybreaker]

FAKE idk but it looks so fake

[hutait]

AMAZING!!!!

[SuperDiva2345]

you are working that dress and that song good job you deserve it!!!!

[MRridl6]

MARRY ME....

[kdkthdsa]

OH MY GOD!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!!

[TheFabianaRi]

Meu Deus como ela toca...

[mogollon16]

I love this girl, this is beautiful...

[MangoTreeRecords]

I randomly searched YouTube and found this; you've an amazing talent. I do have to say, however, that you've made me a bit apprehensive about taking up violin. This was beautiful, thank you.

[StephaneGrappelli]

What a great player she is! she has a big soul!! heifetz would surely loved her!

[leoncioviolin]

BRAVO

[Sorcelette]

Bravo Ann, you are excellent and perfectly at ease with the performance of this concerto. The JSO under Maestro Istvan Jaray is doing great too. Keep on being yourself,that is the best way to please our ears (and eyes too); :))

[vietgirl25]

I see such a beautiful field of flowers but it changes from a marching butterfly army attacking the evil forces of something. Such a beautiful piece you performed. Keep on playing! Amazing techniques!

[thoggas]

I don't know what critics gonna say but remember you're amazing!

[Tysontp]

Wonderful, will keeping listening many times.

[nijiaosha]

Ann, I didn't know Heifetz wanted to (but never did) record this piece. It was such a loss not to hear Heifetz's interpretation, but I get a glimpse of that from your version.

[SBZ925]

Amazing! I have been waiting for another piece by you. Your better every time I hear you.

[Annfontanella]

@SBZ925 , thank you very much!

[scryabin]

Beautiful tone on this one Ann, as always. Saint Saens agrees with you so much, you seem to sail easily through this concerto.

-Best regards

[Annfontanella]

@scryabin , I genuinely enjoyed performing this piece. I am glad you felt it showed!

[garrettmucha2]

love your channel! makes an excellent accompaniment to doctoral law studies.

[HOUTAFKHOURY]

A VERY BEAUTIFULL...WARM AND EXPRESSIV SOUND.

BRAVO MAESTRA))))

[Tcygtcyg]

Powerful performance with a nice dress.

[BlackViolinist]

Nice job. You have a great sound.

[lucianopavan1956]

brava!!

[gsdev1]

Magnificent! I would really like to see a video of you discussing your instrument; history, Heifetz's mute, tonal characteristics, and how you like it compared to others you have played of similar quality.

[AngelandLucy]

I would LOVE if you would put up a video on how to start "trying" vibratto! I have been playing violin for over 5 years now, but I have never been taught vibratto, and I don't have enough money to take lessons anymore... Is there any way you could make a video of how to start out with it? I would SO much appreciate it! you are truly amazing, I saw you play once here on youtube, and I suscribed immediately!

[gsdev1]

@AngelandLucy I recommend ProfessorV for tips and trade craft. He has a very nice YouTube channel. His information is very easy to understand and relate to the instrument.

[Annfontanella]

@gsdev1 , Agreed, he does a nice job.

[bob4247]

Magnificent. Bravo!

[TheSingingViolinist]

Is it me, or is your bow slightly warped at the tip? Also, are you using a different violin or a different camera?

[Annfontanella]

@TheSingingViolinist , no the bow is straight :)....I just angle it. Different camera and different violin! :)

[TheSingingViolinist]

@Annfontanella XD It looked really tight, i guess... Lulz. Why a diff violin? is your Grancino in the shop or something?? You are amazing, btw. I hope I will be able to play like that someday!! ^^

[Annfontanella]

@TheSingingViolinist , Because the Grancino has difficulty projecting - not enough sound! Keep practicing! :-D

[Theperfectviolinist]

So inspiring :)

I play violin myself and would someday like to play like you if that isn't impossible..

For me, it's so hard vibrating on my pinkie because I have really weak pinkie :(

Anyways, have a great day

[Annfontanella]

@Theperfectviolinist , You may be rounding it up too much. Find an angle where you have stability - it might help :)

[Tr0jan1337]

I feel so sophisticated by listening your music that I had to subscribe to your channel!

[Annfontanella]

@Tr0jan1337 , LOL, I'm glad you're enjoying it! :)

[Burnettjohn]

i am having to strain to hear much of the phrasing at times. orchestral forte. so beautiful and quite touching i just wish to hear all. thanks for sharing!

[cottonshrinks]

listenin to this as i keel off

nightnight lol!

[annathechen]

Awesome upload~! I can't wait for the Third Movement, it's my favorite!!! :D

[bummy33]

It's so cool to see you performing with an orchestra especially with such a unique concerto, as I've never heard this one before even though I love Saint-Saens (especially the transcription of his Danse Macabre for Piano solo lol). You're tone really does sound different! Its very intense and incandescent sounding... It's like the sound of Heifetz, Neveu and Ida Haendel all in one! I don't think you'll be mistaken as Heifetz anymore as this is very unique sounding!!! Love the annotations too!

[Annfontanella]

@bummy33 , Saint-Saens III isn't preformed nearly enough, I think! I know Heifetz was planning to record it but never got around to it. It's a pity! Thank you for all the kind words!!! I have had a bit of work to develop a more unique sound and I'm pleased to hear that is coming along! :)

[lubahegre01]

Sorry, Ann not Anna (I've been drinking again :) )

[lubahegre01]

I love Anna (she is a very good violinist (and sexy)), but is the rhythm right on this? I've got a Perlman reocrding and he plays it with a different rhythm. I've not got the actual music score so I can't say, but the 5th note should be logner? and some other notes longer? Still, I love Anna, and am very pleased that she paly the violin. (I paly too, but as an amature)

[leoncioviolin]

bravo

[TheSingingViolinist]

:)

[DNAPROTEINN]

O Anna, you are fabulous - even better than the music you play- and the music and performance is wonderful.

[kadeespatch]

I loved it :)

[Downfacingdog]

You are to my eyes and ears, like chocolate to my tongue.

Wonderful!

[Annfontanella]

@Downfacingdog , Now that's hard to live up to! I'm not sure I can equal CHOCOLATE! :)

[sasuke10fan]

*bows* you are the greatest player on youtube

[Annfontanella]

@sasuke10fan , Thanks, Sasuke! But now I have to go check on everyone else :p :D

[NRob84]

Bravo Ann! I love the tone you got in the opening, and the passages were played with such precision. Cheers, Nate.

[Annfontanella]

@NRob84 Thank you, Nate! I love your videos from your last concert. You rock! :)

[xaav]

Always,you give this wide variety of colour in the sound ,wonderful prestation !

[AGrayPhantom]

Beautiful and talented. Your parents must be very proud.

[Annfontanella]

@AGrayPhantom I hope so! You never can be sure :)!

[muern]

yay, finally more vid.

[nonexponential]

Dear Ann, this is just wonderful and it does not befit me, an amateur, to give the high praise your playing deserves. For the first time I actually liked Saint Saens! Thank you so much and best wishes! - Athan

[Annfontanella]

@nonexponential thank you... it is a lovely concerto and I've been playing it for 12 years.

[ClaudioAlessandri]

Absolutely wonderful!

[egonfmattos]

Beautiful, it's was very nice to see you playing again. I wish you all the best.

[hordeless]

BRAVO!!!! an amazing performance!! thanks for the new upload !!!

[mb2400]

It has been a long wait...thanks for the new video! I was getting a little worried.

[VIkIB97]

Very well done!

[dnamir]

best violin sound on youtube. you extraordinary

[hipser]

you took it up a notch for this one - I think your tone is really maturing

nice dress too :)

[ModernRitual]

Thanks for uploading a new video Ann, really enjoyed watching/listening to it =).

[cottonshrinks]

GJ!

ps. bangin pair of hips

[vdtmh]

Ann, you are so beautiful and amazingly talented!

[xXMonkeymufinXx]

your tone is amazing

[zmansporscheboxster]

Excellent work.

[TheSingingViolinist]

Annn!!!!! You are amazing!!!!!!

[Annfontanella]

@TheSingingViolinist thanks, Mae

[TheSingingViolinist]

@Annfontanella You're welcome!

[FaselyTrue]

Beautiful!