Hindemith Sonata for Solo viola Op. 25 No. 1

[LOTViolists]

This is really beautiful!! I'm about to learn it and I'm listening to your recording to help with that. Great!!

[TheEmCampbell]

@LOTViolists what is the name of this piece and who is it by?

[violinmusicfan]

great! very dynamic and full of feelings with excellent projection :)

[mbviola1]

Very nice. Watch your pitch, slightly under at times. Bow contact with d.stops and change of strings. Dynamics are well thought out not a result of not keeping the weight in the bow; down up etc. Best, Michael

[Fuglebolle]

Amazing music.

I love both the composition and the performance, I've got no tips for you, sorry.. wish I could be more constructive.

[blueskies125]

while, i can probably admit that this is the best video of this piece on youtube, it could still use some improvements. The most noticeable thing that struck me was the harshness of the triple-stops. But the energy for them is good. I also dont agree with some of the interpretations. Id suggest that you listen to a recording by Michael Zaretsky :)

but regardless of my comments, really good job! and congrats on eastman

[twilightflame91]

what did you use to record this? the quality seems really nice

[ezekieloak]

Yeah. Lots of reverb. Best to collect the really harsh criticism using dry recordings. Reverb hides all the mistakes and is friend to everyone. But use it more sparingly if you want to really inflate your ego. He he. 

Nice playing. Love Hindemith.

[qkrchl214]

that is sweet

[MonstarScribblez]

beautiful justin. (:

- whittney.

[havehearditbefore]

I have sent a personal message to you. You have talent, but there iss always room for improvement. PLEASE don't get big headed about being talented; it will only lead to future frustration. In the music world there is always someone better, so follow that line of thinking. If you do, your future could indeed be bright.

[tacetviola]

Yes, and her name is Tabea Zimmermann.

[apurliban]

@tacetviola :)) yes ,..a perfect recording :)) indeed!

[rainbreezeandblue]

ahhhhhh!!! omg you are so amazing. i'm not even just saying that to be nice. you are at a really advance level musically. unlike some people on here who just play well or ok... but you're amazing really.

[winfinity77]

Nice music and nice sound !!

Who is your teacher?

Are you going to apply for Colburn or USC?

[pviola314]

great stuff. my personal taste: this is a bit too beautiful? haha i think sometimes the colors can change a bit more imaginatively. It doesn't sound quite like the nightmare world I have envisioned. Play around with not vibrating (fully) on some notes? i dunno it's pretty nice though

[ptwnbratche]

this is awesome. heartfelt.

[BysoMRockZ]

wow this song sounds intense :> nicely done overall! looking forward to hear you in the future.

[MarshmellowKiwi]

*claps!*

dang justin you're really good!! :D

we need your skills back in our orchestra. =/

[SexyMrsCullen]

that was really good Justin. But its kinda depressing, in a good way, if thats possible....

anyway, at 1:16ish, it could be a little clearer. idk if it is the recording tho.

its really good.

[gobodygo]

He's 18.

[newport5236]

Justin you're gifted.

I can't believe how young you are!

howd u get so good :P

[JmkorotkinPunk]

Oh my gosh Justin....AND ANOTHA ONE! The low notes sent chillz up my spine!  Ur amazing Justin! I'm soooo lucky i go to your school!...well not really anymore, lol. WOOT GO JUSTIN!

[Eugene14520]

He's a high schooler.

[sneakerfreak50]

This is an extremely mature interpretation.

This piece is extraordinarily complicated and you hold down the facets very well--it stands up there with Nokathula's version for sure.

How old are you?