Itzhak Perlman - Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major

[EgroegII]

Woohoooo nice work Mozart/Perlman!  It's truly beautifully addictive passionate ear-candy music!

[brofenix]

Itzhak is the man! He has such passion in his playing and is nearly flawless!

[couzies]

at the beginning i thought it was tuned baroque-style!

[jimjiminy2001]

I have absolutely no idea what I was talking about. This recoding is precisely on pitch, A = 440. Masterfully done!

[lilibo8789]

Je dirais même que cela sonne très 18 ème siècle...ah,ah,ah...mais le son est tellement pur que c 'est un enchantement...et pourquoi comparer de si brillants interprètes ? Il y à des nains partout mais très peu de violonistes de cette virtuosité. Voulez vous juger Mozart, brahms, Beethoven...pendant que vous y êtes ?

Je n arrive pas à comprendre la bassesse de certains commentaires. Je remercie l auteur du post

Thanks a lot

[mikew72324]

This is great!!!  I love this song!

[rstubee1]

Looks like Beethoven playing this concerto!

[jimjiminy2001]

Is it me, or is this recording a little sharp?

[chenr26]

U can be good as in just play or u can rise above like he does

[chenr26]

Im not sure if people know how hard it is to be as good as perlman,

[orangekush3]

garbage music...i'll stick to my bach

[lincolnyu]

@orangekush3 feel ashamed of you for bach.

[Cocoheadedcannibal]

@orangekush3 troll

[AmadoDom]

this piece is very, very funny

[waikikit2]

Pure like sterilized water :)

[shineelzx]

how does he play with such a clear sound? i've been playing violin for years and i still can't get my notes to sound so precise and pure. just practice? :/

[woshh22]

@shineelzx Practice and scales . All songs are just a mixture of scales and arpeggios, and working on them with a private teacher is key. I hate scales and alot of other people do too, but they help ALOT.

Hope this helps :3

[Dogaradodia]

Certified Intergalactic! The Perlman Supernova!

[DualThunder]

i love perlman as a violinist and as a musician, but this rendition doesnt do it for me. Not sure why..

[aimson]

If you want, you can also hear the recording of the 2nd movement I posted on my channel by Heifetz. I won't make any comparisons between him and anybody else but if you are curious, I highly encourage you to seek it out.

watch?v=i-kg-q52ff8

[brightstar334]

Also, beautiful interpretation of the piece- simply gorgeous. Perlman is such a great violinist, capturing the radiance, joy, and sadness of this piece. I'm trying to learn this at the moment, so I've been looking up different violinists playing this piece... this one is by far the best.

[Jamesdc09]

who is the composer of the cadenza used in this edition?

[brightstar334]

@Jamesdc09 Not entirely sure, I believe Perlman made it up himself. But I'd google it.(:

[nydanv]

fun fact: Perlman plays on the antique Soil Stradivarius violin of 1714, formerly owned by Yehudi Menuhin and considered to be one of the finest violins made during Stradivari's "golden period", as well as the Sauret Guarneri del Gesu of c.1743.

[goldmonkey77]

Perlman is the king of the violin performance nowadays.

[btyremanable]

I find this too 19th century sounding

[thedeathskittle]

common water isn't pure at all

[1hanamoon]

i love marybeth

[gleekfan21]

im going to go see him tomorrow live for the first time in my life im so excited! he was awesome on seaseme street the thing i love about classical music is u can close your eyes and daydream your in a beautiful place and create your own love story or whatever!

[Georgekwok]

hey guys im doing the whole concerto as one of the pieces for my licentiate diploma. Anyone know where I can find sources to write my programme notes? kinda stuck here... thanks

[CcCharlesW]

whats a good edition?

[annajeehee]

Don't like his cadenza and too fast on adagio

[tlcooper93]

@Zhou9 I find that hard to believe. when he played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he played nine encore pieces, and made playful jokes all the way through each of them.

[TheMmesser]

gorgeous playing, sensitive and full of the joy that this concerto radiates when played well. I have played it many years, and each time I discover something new. And dear peterrabbit1999..all suzuki teaches is poor and actually incorrect technical skills. if you really wish to play, find a teacher well versed in old school techniques; French Belgian influenece, Maia0Bang books from the 1920;s are a good place to start, then on to Wolfhart, Hrimaly for scales, then onto Kreutzer and work!

[BaRToLoMaSi]

which cadenza is this?

[lorditachijr]

@BaRToLoMaSi I'm pretty sure it is one he wrote himself. I haven't heard anybody else play it.

[TheKangstar]

Hell yea nothing is too late to do anything, u just got to put ur mind in to it. however it is a low chance for you to become successful in the violin, after the age of suzuki.

[davlor86]

Mozart and Beethoven are indeed my favourite classical composers

[yehudadada]

Im going to this concert tonight in Tampa!!! :D

[fgdfusion]

@Zhou9 My old violin teacher said basically the same thing, as in her orchestra, when perlman played a solo he would always yell if he didn't have instant acess to everything. But I cant really blame him, he can barely walk, and the orchestra wasn't very good.

[natzjustlookinaround]

oh man! Itzhak Perlman is the best violinist ever! O.O he hypnotizes meee!

[avithegreat3]

The guy with the website, I think he was spamming and have marked him as such. I've recently seen him post the same such "comment" wanting people to go to his website, as a comment to several violin pieces.

That being said, thanks for the strong words AGAINST every trying to learn on my own. I use to play as a kid and now I'm picking it up again. I thought I could just learn to read music, get a metronome, and play it by ear. Literally ;-)

Now I'll be looking for a good teacher.

Thanks!

[lardolicious]

@abbott080 i mean this with no disrespect but to master violin you must start from a very young age, have a private teacher, and practice many hours a day. If you are past the age 10 the chances of you becoming a violinist are extremely unlikely. You must start young to develop 'muscle memory' which only children can develop. Research muscle memory because no computer program will teach you violin.

[maestr016]

Muscle memory is acquired throughout life, though true it is established more easily at a younger age. It takes a lifetime to master the violin, and everyone has hope. But once your brain is finished developing at the age of 20-25, it becomes quite difficult.

[BeyondxDescription]

This is bullshit. I started playing in my teens, never had the means to get a violin instructor, and I'm not Itzhak by any stretch, but I'm damn good, majoring in performance with my violin. The muscle memory is easy, and CAN be learned past childhood... and the multiple hours a day is necessary for anything you want to become good at. I can't stand when people say that shit is necessary. I'm quite good, and got no teacher started late, and didn't get to practice. I say for anyone, go for it.

[classifieds103]

@BeyondxDescription I usually don't ask people to prove themselves on the internet, but please prove yourself. Because I started 14 years old. I was good enough to get into youth orchestras in the 1st violin section, but in the end I was frustrated with myself. I couldn't teach myself the nuances a professional could bring out in their instrument. It wasn't until I got private lessons did i see true progress. Not EVERYONE is the same, but in MOST cases people need a private teacher.

[jettviolin]

I'm not saying that I have mastered the violin, but I have become a violinist and I started at 11. I've been playing for 5 years and I have the opportunity to be a concert violinist in my concert with the symphony down here for that night. I'm playing Symphonie Espagnole. No one can master violin, but I differ with you in saying that no one can become a violinist after the age of 10...But I agree that it is slim...

[mAj8695]

perlman's playing is as clear as a crystal

it is very light and full of expression

[Zhou9]

Hahaha, trust me, no video set can teach you how to play violin well. It takes years with a private teacher.

[BeyondxDescription]

Bull.

[sijas]

@Zhou9 what do you mean by "well"?

I don't take private lessons and all I do is watch the greats play on youtube and pick up from what they do.

I'm not great by any means, but I'd say I play pretty well.

[celloninja]

@abbott080 If by 'master' you mean scratching out Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, then yes I suppose it's possible.

[AdvocateToTheAccuser]

@abbott080 If someone ever tells you that you can master the violin quickly and now, they're lying through their teeth. =

[punchaloo]

yes... i've been playing violin for 9 years... it even takes 6 months (or more depending on how fast u learn) to just get familiar with all the types of notes... but if u wish to play the violin do not be impatient cause it is a working progress.

[medozu]

@punchaloo Thats not true. Im playing for 8 months now and it didnt take me that long at all, Im already working on the vivaldi violin concerto op. 3 Nr. 6.

And Im 24 yrs old.

[pnolanrn]

@medozu

wow

[Cocoheadedcannibal]

@medozu It is true, and I bet you sound like garbage, unless you're transferring over from a similiar instrument, it takes years for the body to naturalize to the un-naturalness of violin playing.

[medozu]

@Cocoheadedcannibal Well, you're right, and nobodys playing sounds good after such a short time, unless you're a prodigy like Anne Sophie Mutter or someone like that! But still I am doing way better than kids or people who have been playing for 6 years or longer.

But I I understand what you mean. It does take a lot of time and practise but its not impossible

[BeyondxDescription]

If you wanna learn, pick it up and go for it, draw your bow across the strings and start from the beginning. The videos can probably help you with the basics, but what they can teach will probably be the same stuff you can youtube and learn. All the technical things it will teach you can be very helpful to start. The playing well will come from time practicing. You have to develop your own style, though, which is something no one can teach. ^_^ good luck learning, I hope you do well.

[Violascry]

@BeyondxDescription Haha that's what I did! But eventually I had a few lessons and they set me in the right direction - piece of advice... always practice in front of a mirror or you will start to do weird things... GOOD LUCK!!! :-D

[phiver59]

Extremely Fine !

[paradoxicus]

Si:Musica transparente como el agua.

Mozart,es unico.¡Inclasificable!.

[0112337]

Once again Perlman proves to be the GREATEST violinist ever.

Music pure as water.

[sxz1997]

@0112337 Good luck find any water as pure as this :)

[MyungSC]

@0112337 water is not pure =P has iron and copper in it =D but sure

[waikikit2]

@0112337 Water is not perfectly pure... You must say Sterile Water.... :)

[GSYBE631]

Now I'm going to have to learn this cadenza for myself...

Absolutely full of energy and brilliance! Beats hearing the same old Joachim one over and over. I wish more violinists would compose their own cadenzas instead of playing it safe within convention.

[airplanelova93]

I'm surprised that you said that, because in fact, when he played here in New York, he was very, very friendly. He played several encores, and just seemed like a very friendly man. We went backstage to meet him, and he was nothing but laughs and smiles. Maybe he had a few bad days with you guys... Nonetheless, he's technique is remarkable...

[xiaoxiayu]

hmmm interesting interpretation of the piece, but i still prefer kremers interpretation, though this is still good.

[peterrabbit1999]

Is this in the suzuki method?

[Zhou9]

Yes, it's book 9.

[sapphire5434]

how mny are there all together?

[pppsssssssss]

@sapphire5434 There are 3 movements.

[Midollina93]

@Zhou9 is it true? because I have been played the suzuki method for 7 years, and I wants to take this concerto to play it. I love so much!

[ViolinSpaz]

its also ameb and trinity, its an AmusA/ Diploma piece

[weenerwallet]

@peterrabbit1999 Suzuki book is a horrible method.....the only reason i would recommend that method is if you were a beginner......but if you actually spend your worthless time going to book 9......you honestly have no future whatsoever in the violin (Or what ever stringed instrument your on). Your only wasting your money in worthless piece of crap jap books

[ViolinRush]

@peterrabbit1999 can i beat you up? suzuki method's shit, make your self a life

[duhhh86]

hey Zhou9, I believe whatever you're saying. cuz i've heard similar reviews abt perlman before from members of certain reputable orchestras which have worked together with him before.

i myself have found it hard to believe...but looks like these rumours might not be that unfounded after all...

[meineke11]

I must say it saddens me to read this from you, Zhou9. When Igot to know him around 1980 at the Aspen music festival, when Iwas a student in the USA (I had a great time) my impression was really as described above. On the other hand, every one has better and worse days, I hope this may have been the case with him. Regarding Mozart maybe the one favourite to me is Anne Sophie Mutter. But then again there is Gilles Apap and so on...

[Violinboyhere]

...sorry to say, but I thing you are right, because when he came to my city to play with our symphony, it was like he didnt want to be here at all. But of course, he played a wonderful concert!

[meineke11]

Well, Perlman is the personality he is...and he is really a sunshine who loves to present to us the BEAUTY of the music he loves-that is his strength(!!)- and his weakness, too. I unferstand the criticism but I prefer to take him as he is--his loving, charismatic personality has earned him friends and love all over the world. What an achievement! And let´s not forget he is a hell of a violin player, by all means!

[BeyondxDescription]

I hope he doesn't get too old to be amazing by the time I get good enough (and old enough) to play with him. It is my dream to play on a stage with him one day. I want to soooooo bad.

[juliasmommy06]

@BeyondxDescription OMG me too. I started playing at the age of 6. I saw him one night on TV with my parents and I told them I wanted to be just like him! I haven't played in an orchestra since college and I have no time to play now that I have 2 little ones running around. I was looking into the Chamber music program he has for adults at his school in NY...I said to my husband I would never get there. I would need 3 years to practice to get good enough again LOL.

[D4R3W]

@juliasmommy06

Should've used a condom..

kidding =]

[Zhou9]

While I certainly agree that Perlman is not my favorite when it comes to Mozart, I don't think you're giving him enough credit. Perlman was established in his own right, even by comparison to Grumiaux and Szeryng. Perlman is very competent with bow technique, and his vibrato and portamento are very well developed. He does play notes out of tune sometimes up the fingerboard, but you could imagine the difficulty he has with his large hands.

[prayformercy4]

which cadenza is this? sounds nice

[missprissy111111]

OriginalMoonbeam said it best... Perlman's rendition really does lift my heart.

Thank you for the upload.

[SushiMayng]

i was looking at this video. is the solo at the end real? im looking at my music right now and im following him play. unfortunantely i cant find shizznits where he went.

[Zhou9]

It's a different cadenza.

[waikikit2]

@SushiMayng Suzuki's Method's cadenza of this concerto is composed by Heifetz.... try listen to his....

[CheatingStar97]

@SushiMayng there are many different versions of cadenzas for this piece

[DBHuntington]

@SushiMayng - Yeah, Perlman does that so well.

[bubbaa3]

bravo!!!!

[OriginalMoonbeam]

Perlman's rendition lifts the heart

[bookkeeper57]

Written by a teenaged Mozart.

[Rinhos]

very interesting cadenza!!!

[nicolatwo]

Itzhak Perlman plays much softer than Anne Sophie Mutter. Quieter and calmer. She plays very intensely. I like both of course. But I am leaning towards her.

[sarahwaffle]

you have to keep in mind... it's mozart. it's not really supposed to be intense

[nicolatwo]

For Sarah: Every person does their own musical interpretations. It's a matter of taste. Mozart in my opinion was an intense person and made intense music. Itzhak Perlman is one of the best violinists of course.

[lamsalgado]

Always Perlman (i.e beautiful). However listen here in YT to Grumiaux (noble and elegant), and if you find the CDs (they are still available) to Menuhin (IMHO Menuhin at his best, w his sweet delicacy and grace)

[junw92]

wtf. I though u didn't like him zhou

[Zhou9]

It is not my favorite interpretation, but I post it regardless. The cadenza is inventive.

[dijkie12]

thank you for this Zhou9. who is directing? James Levine?

[takhirviolinest]

Monsieur, you can listen how some people play in 12 years. my This words for your comments (Bach Ciaconna)

[takhirviolinest]

Intonation. I like play this moment little fast. about Cadenza may be little more different, interest, (excuse moi but it is my opinion)

[naruto00000000]

I am one book away from this song. I am on Suzuki book 8,- we get to play this piece in Suzuki book 9. I'm so looking forward to it.