Mozart: Sinfonia concertante, Mvmt. 1b - Vengerov, Power

[lexiskramer229a]

This vid went viral on Mogadishu

[HerrWarja]

The viola is so underestimated as a solo-instrument. Such a warm sound compared to the violin.

[Adferpre]

03:17 Orgasm ???

NICE MUSIC

[Johannes999999999]

Too much vibrato, but the piece is so magnificent that is nearly impossible to make it sound bad, but the performers are playing as if they are playing Tchaikovsky (to whom I love to listen) but it is important to play music in the style in which it was written.

[SomeAnimeOtaku]

@Johannes999999999 hahahaha you're kidding right? = D

[Johannes999999999]

@SomeAnimeOtaku I am not. Heavy vibrato such as this was a Romantic invention. Mozart wrote for purity and substance, not for theatrics.

[SomeAnimeOtaku]

@Johannes999999999 I don't really care about the opinion of someone who so carelessly critisizes mister Maxim Vengerov.

I'll be enjoying this beautiful performance of an even more beautiful composition :)

[Johannes999999999]

@SomeAnimeOtaku Don't get me wrong, it is a wonderful performance and the virtuosity and proficiency of the performers should be praised. I simply believe a more classical (less romantic) interpretation is more advantageous and more tasteful. Nevertheless, it is nothing more than an opinion.

[SomeAnimeOtaku]

@Johannes999999999 This comment seemed a lot more mature and acceptable :)

Maybe you're right about the interpretation (or wrong, perhaps I'm not expierienced enough or I haven't listened and analyzed enough to know) but I think they still got across the light and happy mood, in their own way. But then again, it's just an opinion so, sorry for ridiculing you :)

This reminded me of this quote:

Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up. ~Jesse Jackson

[kowalityjesus]

@Johannes999999999 i think most of my agreement with your comment lies in my opinion of the vibrato. otherwise I think its a pretty tasteful performance!

[LPCLASSICAL]

I find it very difficult to watch Vengerov - all that head rolling - gives me a stiff neck. Sorry Maxim!

[violakeenan12]

Power makes a better sound then bashmet ... Also has better interpretations of things ... Not to say bashmet isn't superb

[edku1]

3:08 :o

[JingchengZhao]

5:35 is funny :)

[auro1001]

They put their emotion into playing the instrument, and it sounds wonderful, just like it's supposed to be played.

[valeriog]

STRAORDINARIO brano del maestro Mozart!!! inarrivabile

[nickia88]

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooo beautiful.

[DemonTiger69]

such a great perfomance. so theatrical.

[eldelsombrerillo60]

jaja que diferencia de calidad a diferencia del video anterior. de todos modos es excelente!!!!

[iermanicus]

you`re such an idiot, your poor coment shows you have absolutely no idea what is playing anything by Mozart

[GLXLR]

You do realize that there is no conductor. There has to be noticeable movement by them both for the orchestra to follow... (and I agree with iermanicus)

[stuartsa]

@GLXLR Vengerov is doing double duty. Have you watched 1a? There is a sustantial orchestral passage at the being where Vengerov is conducting the orchestra (albeit without a baton).

[j1ckynik123]

hahaha maxim vengerov is paid $20k+ per concert. you should stfu.

[bracrowe]

I'm sure the Russian mafia has got a piece of that action

[osmium13]

@bracrowe well now we know where the one dislike came from. i thought they were gunna make an ignorance filter on here a long time ago, i guess not!

[helouz]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh

[GLXLR]

We do. :D

[guille4ty]

@GregHuismans You're correct, almost exactly, if not completely. :)

[Aychrion]

@GregHuismans You are a stupid, man

[ahnusern]

@GregHuismans i already have...

[cyvue]

Power, you're not that hot, but man, your playing is absolutely on fire!!!  I've never see anyone do viola like that!

[mojozohobo]

O.K. from 5:21 - 5:37 must be the funniest thing ive ever seen.

That concert master has to be acting, no one plays like that I mean Vengerovs expressions are at least emotional and go with the music, but her.... shes just trying to stand out.... lol especially the third time the camera goes to her 8D

[hysteriaendlessly]

from 3:53 to 5:15 this is perfect. *_*

[kakoskalos123]

GO POWER!!!

[kyleclef]

i strongly disagree! how can anybody like this guys tone more than bashmets??!?!?!?!!?

in the second movement especially, get bashmets version (with gorden kremer) on one page, then put powers version on another page, then switch between the two on each little viola section, then honestly say which violist is better! seriously!

[DevilViolinist]

Yes, I kind of agree. But although I like Bashmet as a viola player, what would happen if you gave his viola to Power...

[kyleclef]

nah! i just think if you take away the tonal qualities of their sound and stuff, then listen to how they vary the music....bashmet uses far more dynamics...but don't get me wrong, i still think power is a brilliant viola player, i just think he shouldn't be compared to bashmet!

[DevilViolinist]

Yes, I don't think it's a good idea to compare viola players. They're all very different, and just as good as each other. It's entirely based on their interpretation of the piece and whether the audience likes it or not :)

[kyleclef]

well said!

[cyvue]

MOVE OVER BASHMET!!!

[twilightflame91]

Lawrence Power is the best! Please post more!! Thanks :D

[dt10825]

This is way better than the Bashmet version here on youtube

[ravelmeister]

two peas in a pod...lawrence power is one of my favorite violists

[tttoscanini]

Fooling about on stage, producig nothing!!! Listen to Heifetz Primrose!!!

[NiceVideos11]

This is a beautiful performance.

[beethovenian]

Helluva violist! Such a warmth and depth! Maybe that's why I have all of the recordings he's ever made.

[thelightisahead]

Ohhh this was what I saw just as I started getting into the idea of learning to play the violin (and now I do :) ) because I remember it being two violinists, though now I know one is a violist. And I remember one being Vengerov. To think I didn't know it was Mozart! And didn't know what great musical journey lay ahead for me, thanks to things like this :) thanks for posting!

[o0r3tloK0o]

i love the viola's sound, it has more presence and a richer sound than the violin imo

[thelightisahead]

Mmm, I'm a violinist (as you can tell from my other comment lol) and though the next instruments I'm most interested in learning are the oboe and the flute, then maybe the piano, I'd like to play the viola too, it does have a wonderfully earthy sound. Hopefully I'll have a career where I'll have enough free time and money to pursue these musical dreams :S

[88namknuF]

I agree

[rroberts002]

Agree, I played violin then switched to the Viola, When I first switched I thought the viola sounded muted and dull. Over time though I've gained a love for it and now I think violin's sound harsh and shrill. :)

[DevilViolinist]

I'm the first one to comment on these videos aren't I? (Sigh...) Oh well, my favourite Mozart piece, with favourite violinist. :)