@swarteschap musicians have the role of being an actor on stage, just like anyone else who performs. It's the performers job to get the listener to fully understand what the composer has written. All the emotions that they are trying to say with music. So yes the performer must act to do this.
A great conductor and great soloist = great music. Just listen people and ignore the faces. I play the violin and really envy his ability. All 'dislikes' should be obliged to upload their own performance!
why do all violinists have to shake the body like hell and make faces.. i bet the people on the back will be thinking like " he should be a dancer instead:
@keyfeatures I agree! those face expressions show the emotions that are hidden inside . That shows his sensitivity to music. BTW I "adore" Maxim. He plays well :)
this is my favorite interpretation of all times... In my opinion, It is the closest to what Sibelius wrote on the score. I do have to close my eyes sometimes to really listen to the phrasing and not get distracted by his faces.
It happens so often that you think you know a piece. Then you hear a performance like this and you realize that up to this point you have only heard violinists "play the music" but listening here you feel that you can hear Sibelius "speaking" directly to you and it all makes perfect sense.
The line that normally separates a person from the world is here no longer drawn; there is no division between Mr Vengerov and the Violin. And his technique is unequaled.
Too many people are confused between the marketed/ manufactured group of violinists and actual talent. Mr Vengerov is the 'actual talent' and genius section, more or less by himself.
There is nothing wrong with his expression in his face or body. Its the music that is being expressed. His passion and interpretation is excellent. I don't see why some of you are making a big deal about it. Moving is natural and everything he does just enhances the music. This video is to enjoy, not criticize. Why watch it if you are going to criticize a great violinist.
@gogolmol Lisa Batiashvili did a very good version (not the one from 1995) and I think it's on youtube....so, if you are not in Germany, you can see it....maybe...
Forgetting for a second his interpretation or technique, supporters of Vengerov can't argue that his hamminess is distracting. All you have to do is look at all the controversy over it. If it were toned back you'd just have people discussing his playing, not how he looks. To me that's a sign that he's gone too far.
Just had a little blind test consisted of 10 performances of Sibelius concerto. I thought that current recording was of little Japanese girl. Blind test is great thing, highly recommended! His early recordings is awesome but now it's not so great.
@FERViolin2010 "From this point on, I have decided to leave my violin to rest for some time, in order to give my undivided attention to conducting.” his own words. Vengerov got a shoulder injury, and had to cancel a few concerts, but it is healed now. in that time though, he found a new love for conducting, and wants to pursue that, instead of competing in the world of violin.
I don't understand why people come to classical music youtube videos, talk about how much they hate classical music, complain about a musician's interpretaion, and then get everyoine riled up about the same debate as every classical video on this entire website. If you don't find classic music appealing: fine. Just leave our videos alone. Classical Music is meant to be enjoyed, celebrated, and discovered. Not cause for ridiculous arguments about unanswerable questions. Please respect our vids.
@cellist413 Its classical music.. its so old and heard so many times before the only proactive contributions and involvements that people feel they can have and make with intelligence without just a mindless compliment of a virtuoso is brutal criticism
@cellist413 i agree with you , my favorite music is death metal (morbid angel , bloodbath)
but my second favorite instrument (i play guitar , jackson warrior) is the violin , and yes , the classical music must be enjoyed , if for some people is too complex , go to see a lady gaga video
What instrument is that that come is in on 0:59. I'm not as familiar with the wind instruments as I am the string instruments. Is that the clarinet or flute or probably neither
For all you mofos who don't understand. Music isn't black and white. There is no correct interpretation, and there is no correct method of phrasing a piece, Only the individual's passion and bleeding emotion onto music judges the quality in performance. Either you like it or not, its up to you to decide, but for me his playing is perfection.
@hyeonj315 Exactly, puritans and dogmatic tarts believing their perception is the one and only absolute truth are in for a rude awakening. It makes them no better than racist christian fundamentalists, or jihad extremists.
Violinists versus Musical Violinists. Maxim is a Musical Violinist. Not just a technician that plays notes like most robotic violin players. But a musician who feels every note, every passage, and makes it his own special rendition and interpretation. No one wants to hear the same fucking rendition of this concerto over and over and over. If you want to be special you have to make it special.... BRILLIANT MAXIM. YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATS. GREAT RENDITION.
@maxhansendk speaking about the first movement, I'm sorry, but my opinion is that this piece sounds better in Vengerov's tempo and version...the Ferras' just too fast for me:) but I agree he plays it perfectly
venegrov be more fierceful 1:34 - 1:48, like a war going on. And then comes the harmonic, 1:50. I think no vibrato is necessary if you are fierce enough on 1:34 - 1:48. It improves the music itself. "Different color" like you mentioned. I didnt feel that difference when you played it. Your masterclass teaching was superb, but here all I could see was your distorted face
Call me a fool for reading through the comments, but I'm really in shock and awe at how catty some of it is. Personally, I really like the way Vengerov plays it (it's not necessarily my favourite interpretation, but it's amazing all the same!) More than that, however, I -adore- this concerto (and Sibelius as a composer) and, as a violinist who has no chance of playing it, I'm awestruck just by the technical skill in Vengerov's playing. Sorry for the ranting. >>
Oh, and one more thing - his phrasing - this is Sibelius played with true musicality - he is INSIDE this piece. Not just stringing together a sequence of notes and silences. This is another difference between "just playing", and "creating music". And I have to say it - I mean, no wonder he is looking like that! He should be!
Vengerov's interpretation is terribly important. I play violin as an amateur, have 5 different recordings on CD and have heard a further 3 others in live concert. This by Vengerov is interpreted much more slowly than the vast majority, and this opens the entire heavenly piece up to hearing, as if for the first time. Playing a much faster tempo, almost the standard now, closes the music in and loses so much. This is the best interpretation, by far. Played slower, and VERY musical. Vengerov = 10*
I know many people criticise Vengerov, for the faces he makes, or maybe because he isn't quite as skilled as the old masters, but when i listen to his music, it feels... human.
@galstafferoc IMHO the old masters were not as skilled as Vengerov - the next genuine master in that exclusive few that surely is the result of an entirely natural progression of fiddle-playing! The immense contribution of the old masters has resulted in technique and taste at the highest possible level that is only available to very very few - and Vengerov is one.
@azure132 I wouldn't go so far as to call it the best interpretation out there, but it is certainly a very respectable recording, and a beautiful performance. He is truly a great violinist.
i love Oistrakh, and Hahn.. i think both of them interpreted this Concerto very well indeed...
But i also think that Vengerov is amazing.... in Resume: the three of them are very very good, each one in his way. I think we can love the three interpretations because they are equally very good and passionate
Nope nope. Listen to the actual mp3 of Vengerov, around 15:00 into it, he plays something that in the middle of the song, the orchestra plays. Heifitz doesn't even do that . That part is VERY HARD. i've heard others - I like this one best.
He plays the piece well, but I just don't really like his style as much as other violinists. He still is one of the best in the world! It's one thing to not like his interpretation, but it is another to say he's horrible because you like a different style. I really like 4:14 and on, that was awesome! Actually, I think he plays Sibelius better than most on a professional level!
I find it how funny how people make rude comments base on the player's appearance instead of the music itself. If we listened to this concerto by numerous famous violinists as mp3 files with no indication of who is playing I think we would be more likely to be unbiased to evaluate the interpretation according to the music instead of the violinists physical appearances, etc.
Surely we will be able to find out who is playing, but that is what makes us different. ie interpretation, phrasing, etc.
@XxMalcolm I like the way you say this :P He might look like a show-off but that is said by, like you said, morons cause in fact this is just showing sincere involvement in music, its all about the music!
@XxMalcolm This is my favorite violin concerto; I have performed it with orchestra... and even I think this fool is over doing it. When I play, I put the passion ito my music, not into my face/body.
@AlCapwn666 i see where you're coming from, this is also my favourite concerto, but vengerov's is my favourite recording of it- even when it's on the radio and i don't know who is playing- followed very closely by oistrakh. i can't fault his interpretation even when i close my eyes and ignore his eyebrows :p
First of all this is an excellent interpretation, with slow playing and an almost magical feeling at the beginning.
The intonation is top notch; maybe the stretching of the tempo and the faces are distracting you too much. Listen without watching the video and you will appreciate true greatness.
Second: Hilary is an excellent violinist, one of the best who ever lived, with an amazing technique and eye for cleanliness. I personally like Vengerov's interpretation better, though.
@thecandyman86 i agree, it's slow, but it does suck you in for some reason. His other pieces, I don't really like (like the Mendehlssohn e minor) but I do like the beginning of this.
To Maestro Vengerov's criticizers: His music is outstanding, and probably better than any of your talents are. So shut up about his posture. It's just a small thing compared to the wonderful melodies he can produce out of his violin.
Barenboim is nobody??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!§ BArenboim is one of the greatest pianist of our century!!!!! In my opinion he plays Moonlight sonata better then Horowitz
To see and hear Maxim play this would be one of the high points of my life. I can play it but never at his level. Too bad we may never get the chance again.
Please stop brashly criticizing vengerov or any other muscian. Whether its your favorite interpretation or not, just appreciate the masterpiece these composers have created and that years later a number of new interpretations will be born in the process of understanding these timeless pieces.
This is a very tedious rendition. I would have fallen asleep in the live performance. As far as his expression goes, it's over the top and I am very disappointed. There is a line and he crossed it. I agree, he does start like a weak man, and unfortunately, he hasn't sold me, and I'm not interested enough to continue listening. That's too bad, I love this piece.
freaking best violin concerto ever
pete2872 2 weeks ago
theme @4:30 is worth waiting a lifetime to listen to.
RenatusMusic 2 weeks ago 3
best interpretation of this best violin concerto, just amazing
fred19901025 2 weeks ago
omg i wish i could compose like sibelius so inspiring... cello part is so harddd =,=
peter52069 3 weeks ago
@jerrykim16 haha i totally agree! ;)
swarteschap 3 weeks ago
He plays brilliant but I can´t look at the video because of all the faces he´s making. It´s about the music, right? it´s not theatre...
swarteschap 3 weeks ago
@swarteschap its about music, thats why you should close your eyes if you dont like his face expressions and listen!
KevosMagic 1 week ago
@swarteschap musicians have the role of being an actor on stage, just like anyone else who performs. It's the performers job to get the listener to fully understand what the composer has written. All the emotions that they are trying to say with music. So yes the performer must act to do this.
HLGGodz 1 hour ago
Master of the Violin!!!!!! Grandios.
DunkleWaldElfe 3 weeks ago
its great violin,....but that doesnt stop the fact he looks like hes trying to stick his nose up a ferry's ass.
eulianotee 2 months ago
A great conductor and great soloist = great music. Just listen people and ignore the faces. I play the violin and really envy his ability. All 'dislikes' should be obliged to upload their own performance!
cajetanus 2 months ago
Simply beautiful
MATTHIEU036 3 months ago
...so..it can be played this way, too
valdengo1 3 months ago
@jerrykim16 - in fact, Maxim is dancer too...
Chuudy7 3 months ago 2
why do all violinists have to shake the body like hell and make faces.. i bet the people on the back will be thinking like " he should be a dancer instead:
jerrykim16 3 months ago
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@jerrykim16 it's passion; a love for music
OurenV2 3 months ago
@jerrykim16 It is the feelling on your senses with the music.
vidaenlaverdad 2 months ago
@jerrykim16 performing good music is like performing good sex. if you ain't making faces you ain't doing it right.
keyfeatures 4 weeks ago 2
@keyfeatures I agree! those face expressions show the emotions that are hidden inside . That shows his sensitivity to music. BTW I "adore" Maxim. He plays well :)
Ewka0301 1 week ago
this is my favorite interpretation of all times... In my opinion, It is the closest to what Sibelius wrote on the score. I do have to close my eyes sometimes to really listen to the phrasing and not get distracted by his faces.
Ps. I love the slower tempo..
ejroad 3 months ago 2
amazing perfomance but the faces he does are bothering...
TheForfuniam 3 months ago
It happens so often that you think you know a piece. Then you hear a performance like this and you realize that up to this point you have only heard violinists "play the music" but listening here you feel that you can hear Sibelius "speaking" directly to you and it all makes perfect sense.
functoravatar 4 months ago
Tiene un ataque de moquillo
frederickgauss 4 months ago
amazing performance.
guidc 4 months ago
@guidc лучшее исполнение концерта Сибелиуса за всю историю человечества
ihorpalyuch 4 months ago
The line that normally separates a person from the world is here no longer drawn; there is no division between Mr Vengerov and the Violin. And his technique is unequaled.
Too many people are confused between the marketed/ manufactured group of violinists and actual talent. Mr Vengerov is the 'actual talent' and genius section, more or less by himself.
mrlevina2 5 months ago
@mrlevina2 where would you put Itzhak?
MozasFury 4 months ago
I like how he plays it slow. A haunting love story gone tragically wrong.
meowcatcool 5 months ago
There is nothing wrong with his expression in his face or body. Its the music that is being expressed. His passion and interpretation is excellent. I don't see why some of you are making a big deal about it. Moving is natural and everything he does just enhances the music. This video is to enjoy, not criticize. Why watch it if you are going to criticize a great violinist.
ATielker 5 months ago 2
Vengerov, obviously, plays Rachmaninov while playing Sibelius.
Anyway, he plays well what he plays.
(I'm still looking for a better interpretation)
gogolmol 5 months ago
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DerBayer1843 5 months ago
@gogolmol Lisa Batiashvili did a very good version (not the one from 1995) and I think it's on youtube....so, if you are not in Germany, you can see it....maybe...
DerBayer1843 5 months ago
great
johanbuiter 5 months ago
Forgetting for a second his interpretation or technique, supporters of Vengerov can't argue that his hamminess is distracting. All you have to do is look at all the controversy over it. If it were toned back you'd just have people discussing his playing, not how he looks. To me that's a sign that he's gone too far.
Milky111wtf 6 months ago
I´ve always liked Maxim Vengerov . One o the greatest players, perhaps the greatest.
Musiccritic450 6 months ago
@AlCapwn666 You have to be really good before you can put your whole body into it.... :P
stevenviolinr 6 months ago
THIS. SONG. IS. STUCK. IN. MY. THROAT.
Ejisqx 6 months ago
Just had a little blind test consisted of 10 performances of Sibelius concerto. I thought that current recording was of little Japanese girl. Blind test is great thing, highly recommended! His early recordings is awesome but now it's not so great.
pasmanclinic 7 months ago
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pasmanclinic 7 months ago
Sooooooo cartoony looking
blueybubbles 8 months ago 2
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raggenraven 8 months ago
He is so damn good.. This violin concerto is the most beautiful ever! Cant wait to play it myself!
raggenraven 8 months ago
que cara de huevon
fasandiaz1 8 months ago
vengerov rejoue !!!!!
Cyipiii 8 months ago
too bad he can't play anymore! :(
ciprian25 8 months ago
@ciprian25 wait why?
FERViolin2010 8 months ago
@FERViolin2010 "From this point on, I have decided to leave my violin to rest for some time, in order to give my undivided attention to conducting.” his own words. Vengerov got a shoulder injury, and had to cancel a few concerts, but it is healed now. in that time though, he found a new love for conducting, and wants to pursue that, instead of competing in the world of violin.
donesixfour 8 months ago
Respect.
karleyhansen 9 months ago
So god damn good
CrockSkinTesticles 9 months ago
Most incredible Violinist
sheanie2003 9 months ago
GREAT performance!!!!
SuhrCecilia 9 months ago
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tarikobaby 10 months ago
Obviously, he's a great musician, but I'm sorry, he is so eccentric it just makes me crack up.
aznxkigga 10 months ago
31 people failed to press the thumb up button XD
KampfjapanerTaro 11 months ago 2
who were the 31 morons that did not like this video?...
sake121 11 months ago 2
5:40-5:52
How does he trill that fast?!!
MauriceFlute 11 months ago 10
@MauriceFlute You have to move your hand like a vibrato :)
retaz 1 month ago
@MauriceFlute thats a trill connected with vibrato :)
Ewka0301 1 week ago
@MauriceFlute Trill + Vibrato = Fast Trill :)
VKMusic95 10 hours ago
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@jproskate
LOL true
MauriceFlute 11 months ago
@jproskate
LOL true
MauriceFlute 11 months ago
Great interpretation :) !!!!!!
Nobileartista84 11 months ago
bill clinton at 7:10
jproskate 1 year ago 3
@jproskate
hahhaha :D
GnomesWearBoots 11 months ago
Amazing...
sirarpisamvelyan 1 year ago 2
I don't understand why people come to classical music youtube videos, talk about how much they hate classical music, complain about a musician's interpretaion, and then get everyoine riled up about the same debate as every classical video on this entire website. If you don't find classic music appealing: fine. Just leave our videos alone. Classical Music is meant to be enjoyed, celebrated, and discovered. Not cause for ridiculous arguments about unanswerable questions. Please respect our vids.
cellist413 1 year ago 58
@cellist413 haters gonna hate
darkhusker 4 months ago
@cellist413 Its classical music.. its so old and heard so many times before the only proactive contributions and involvements that people feel they can have and make with intelligence without just a mindless compliment of a virtuoso is brutal criticism
spiked415 4 months ago
@cellist413 i agree with you , my favorite music is death metal (morbid angel , bloodbath)
but my second favorite instrument (i play guitar , jackson warrior) is the violin , and yes , the classical music must be enjoyed , if for some people is too complex , go to see a lady gaga video
sorry for my bad english
chuyldren 1 month ago
5:36 - 5:55 the countdown until launch
5:55 - 6:13 the orchestra is launched into orbit
tsirosgoddammit 1 year ago
What instrument is that that come is in on 0:59. I'm not as familiar with the wind instruments as I am the string instruments. Is that the clarinet or flute or probably neither
dysoncrystal 1 year ago
@dysoncrystal I'm about 99% sure it's a clarinet.
lorditachijr 1 year ago
@lorditachijr thanks 4 letting me know
dysoncrystal 1 year ago
@dysoncrystal clarinet
1tbo 10 months ago
For all you mofos who don't understand. Music isn't black and white. There is no correct interpretation, and there is no correct method of phrasing a piece, Only the individual's passion and bleeding emotion onto music judges the quality in performance. Either you like it or not, its up to you to decide, but for me his playing is perfection.
hyeonj315 1 year ago
@hyeonj315 Exactly, puritans and dogmatic tarts believing their perception is the one and only absolute truth are in for a rude awakening. It makes them no better than racist christian fundamentalists, or jihad extremists.
Aurelius27x 1 year ago
Violinists versus Musical Violinists. Maxim is a Musical Violinist. Not just a technician that plays notes like most robotic violin players. But a musician who feels every note, every passage, and makes it his own special rendition and interpretation. No one wants to hear the same fucking rendition of this concerto over and over and over. If you want to be special you have to make it special.... BRILLIANT MAXIM. YOU ARE ONE OF THE GREATS. GREAT RENDITION.
BOMDOM50 1 year ago
30 people accidentally hit the dislike button......but your all forgiven...
teamjuano 1 year ago 3
30 motherfuckers don't like it.
I LOVE IT! I LOVE THIS CONCERT AND I LOVE VENGEROV!!!! ♥
PinkMuffin1910 1 year ago
just AWESOME
haydo143 1 year ago
THE BEST SIBELIUS VERSION.. BY FAR
M666M666 1 year ago
7:39 to the end it's hipnotizing
RaulMedinaMendez 1 year ago
@RaulMedinaMendez the entire thing is hypnotizing for me...
yangsta72 1 year ago
Mannerisms very Lang Lang-esque...xDDD
dennisjiewenliu 1 year ago 2
Listen to Christian Ferras version instead!
It is here on youtube.
The first movement by Ferras is "way better" then Vengerovs.
The second movement by Ferras is "divine" and by many considered as the best there is,
In the third movement Ferras goes "all out" and plays like no other! - Past or Present!
If you listen to Ferras playing you will not like Vengerovs playing, bacause it is weak with no commitment or real feelings.
maxhansendk 1 year ago
@maxhansendk speaking about the first movement, I'm sorry, but my opinion is that this piece sounds better in Vengerov's tempo and version...the Ferras' just too fast for me:) but I agree he plays it perfectly
judzineck 1 year ago
i'm playing this! i hope to play a fraction of as well as he plays when i have it polished.
xoxCarlyx7 1 year ago
simply beautiful...
amusiclover92 1 year ago
venegrov be more fierceful 1:34 - 1:48, like a war going on. And then comes the harmonic, 1:50. I think no vibrato is necessary if you are fierce enough on 1:34 - 1:48. It improves the music itself. "Different color" like you mentioned. I didnt feel that difference when you played it. Your masterclass teaching was superb, but here all I could see was your distorted face
pzowndizzle1 1 year ago
@pzowndizzle1, who are you to say that crap?
sake121 11 months ago
27 people...
A) missed the LIKE button;
B) had a cat jumping on the keyboard at the wrong second;
C) were trying to answer the question "what's this mouse thingy for?" in the wrong spot on the wrong page...
D) speak a language in which "thumbs down" is code for "hell, suddenly I can't hear you, help me!";
Now isn't that bad luck??
mothman84 1 year ago 2
Vangerov is the best !!!
smileitsmichellee 1 year ago 3
This is so beautiful! He's plalying his heart out !!!
violindr 1 year ago
Call me a fool for reading through the comments, but I'm really in shock and awe at how catty some of it is. Personally, I really like the way Vengerov plays it (it's not necessarily my favourite interpretation, but it's amazing all the same!) More than that, however, I -adore- this concerto (and Sibelius as a composer) and, as a violinist who has no chance of playing it, I'm awestruck just by the technical skill in Vengerov's playing. Sorry for the ranting. >>
TinFerriswheel 1 year ago
so much passion!!!
mishabadger 1 year ago
Oh, and one more thing - his phrasing - this is Sibelius played with true musicality - he is INSIDE this piece. Not just stringing together a sequence of notes and silences. This is another difference between "just playing", and "creating music". And I have to say it - I mean, no wonder he is looking like that! He should be!
brasselp 1 year ago 2
Oh my gosh, I got chills with the gently pulsating strings at the opening. It's so incredibly haunting.
TheMaestroBrad 1 year ago
Very good, just too slow for my liking.....
TidusJRStrife 1 year ago
Vengerov's interpretation is terribly important. I play violin as an amateur, have 5 different recordings on CD and have heard a further 3 others in live concert. This by Vengerov is interpreted much more slowly than the vast majority, and this opens the entire heavenly piece up to hearing, as if for the first time. Playing a much faster tempo, almost the standard now, closes the music in and loses so much. This is the best interpretation, by far. Played slower, and VERY musical. Vengerov = 10*
brasselp 1 year ago 5
@brasselp i think only ida haendel supasses this performance myself!
foxyjohnuk 1 year ago
@brasselp I totally agreed. I listened to a live concert version. Cannot compare to this one!
Inthebigmango 1 year ago
ýeahhhhhhhh************
levicrimson2000 1 year ago
ugh, the faces! but I have to admit he compares really well.
wwwallaceboy 1 year ago
I know many people criticise Vengerov, for the faces he makes, or maybe because he isn't quite as skilled as the old masters, but when i listen to his music, it feels... human.
galstafferoc 1 year ago
@galstafferoc IMHO the old masters were not as skilled as Vengerov - the next genuine master in that exclusive few that surely is the result of an entirely natural progression of fiddle-playing! The immense contribution of the old masters has resulted in technique and taste at the highest possible level that is only available to very very few - and Vengerov is one.
bazza5010 1 year ago
Best interpretation out there.
azure132 1 year ago 46
@azure132 No, ida haendel has that trophy!
foxyjohnuk 1 year ago
@azure132 I wouldn't go so far as to call it the best interpretation out there, but it is certainly a very respectable recording, and a beautiful performance. He is truly a great violinist.
tlcooper93 9 months ago
i love Oistrakh, and Hahn.. i think both of them interpreted this Concerto very well indeed...
But i also think that Vengerov is amazing.... in Resume: the three of them are very very good, each one in his way. I think we can love the three interpretations because they are equally very good and passionate
Bellyspin 1 year ago
i thing its to nice. it shuld be more aggressive.
danielwowman 1 year ago
@danielwowman he is more aggressive in the masterclass
Amarynthine 1 year ago
Maxim,please come back!!
2005wei 1 year ago 2
Nope nope. Listen to the actual mp3 of Vengerov, around 15:00 into it, he plays something that in the middle of the song, the orchestra plays. Heifitz doesn't even do that . That part is VERY HARD. i've heard others - I like this one best.
TeeJayMarsh 1 year ago
@TeeJayMarsh Hi! thanks for the clue, i'm looking for the piece you reccommended me. I love how committed you are. :)
pantalondemezclilla 1 year ago
He plays the piece well, but I just don't really like his style as much as other violinists. He still is one of the best in the world! It's one thing to not like his interpretation, but it is another to say he's horrible because you like a different style. I really like 4:14 and on, that was awesome! Actually, I think he plays Sibelius better than most on a professional level!
HahnPotterishFowlnut 1 year ago
not good he played this like it was masinetes meditation. i was hoping on him on this fantastic violin conserto.
sk8channel100 1 year ago
I find it how funny how people make rude comments base on the player's appearance instead of the music itself. If we listened to this concerto by numerous famous violinists as mp3 files with no indication of who is playing I think we would be more likely to be unbiased to evaluate the interpretation according to the music instead of the violinists physical appearances, etc.
Surely we will be able to find out who is playing, but that is what makes us different. ie interpretation, phrasing, etc.
dishotboihieu 1 year ago 6
Excellent version.
warwurm21 1 year ago 2
Wrong expression.
Look how Oistrakh plays this piece.
cleansky10 1 year ago
ㅋㅋㅋ 마이너스 5. 나쁜놈이구먼
yudh99 1 year ago
@yudh99 I know
leopictor 1 year ago
too many morons cannot understand the passion this man puts into his music
XxMalcolm 2 years ago 128
@XxMalcolm You are right!
KevosMagic 1 year ago
@XxMalcolm I like the way you say this :P He might look like a show-off but that is said by, like you said, morons cause in fact this is just showing sincere involvement in music, its all about the music!
aznavourion 1 year ago
@XxMalcolm This is my favorite violin concerto; I have performed it with orchestra... and even I think this fool is over doing it. When I play, I put the passion ito my music, not into my face/body.
AlCapwn666 7 months ago
@AlCapwn666 "This fool"
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I agree it's over done, but you cannot dub his interpretation foolish in anyway. Be respectful in your criticism.
turnawry 6 months ago
@AlCapwn666 i see where you're coming from, this is also my favourite concerto, but vengerov's is my favourite recording of it- even when it's on the radio and i don't know who is playing- followed very closely by oistrakh. i can't fault his interpretation even when i close my eyes and ignore his eyebrows :p
tanman001 5 months ago
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XxMalcolm 2 years ago
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SMUGFACED VENGEROV AGAIN MAKES POOR MUSIC!!
This selfindulgent violinplayer is so far away from the best it hurts him to his bones!
He can never reach Ferras or Oistrakh in this piece by Sibelius!
He cant even play decent enough to be compared with Hilary Hahn!!
I have listened to old recordings of Vengerov as a teen. He sounds much better as a teen then as an adult!
No "smugfaces" either.
Something went terribly wrong! The "Media PR-Machine" and ignorant listeners produced this "freakshow
maxhansendk 2 years ago
First of all this is an excellent interpretation, with slow playing and an almost magical feeling at the beginning.
The intonation is top notch; maybe the stretching of the tempo and the faces are distracting you too much. Listen without watching the video and you will appreciate true greatness.
Second: Hilary is an excellent violinist, one of the best who ever lived, with an amazing technique and eye for cleanliness. I personally like Vengerov's interpretation better, though.
noxrubbish 1 year ago 2
@maxhansendk Wow. What a classless, jealous comment.
kelseymusik 1 year ago
it's so awkwardly slow, but i feel like im trapped in the music
thecandyman86 2 years ago
@thecandyman86 i agree, it's slow, but it does suck you in for some reason. His other pieces, I don't really like (like the Mendehlssohn e minor) but I do like the beginning of this.
erichon00 2 years ago
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Is the best and clean beginning interpretation I've heard. Great
angelherdz 2 years ago
5:15-5:36 feels you're going up the stairs of sky and suddenly see yourself in paradaise!!
farzadvengerov 2 years ago 3
wow, the best beginning interpretation I've heard.
erichon00 2 years ago
que buen violinista, pero esta para ganar un Oscar tambien.
Atento80 2 years ago
4:30-5:05 love this moment
dragonescu 2 years ago 3
do you see the video of vagnerleonard23? is alot better that vengerov
jormanhernandez 2 years ago
To Maestro Vengerov's criticizers: His music is outstanding, and probably better than any of your talents are. So shut up about his posture. It's just a small thing compared to the wonderful melodies he can produce out of his violin.
seniseviie 2 years ago
But you know i think the way his right shoulder comes up may have contributed in damaging his shoulders.
Enix5548 2 years ago
Quality of life.
Azoicum 2 years ago
And you maxhansendk you are the biggest asshole i've ever seen on YT...
jsmoore1 2 years ago 2
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not only does he act like a circus clown, his dancing and prancing and face pulling distracts the viewer from the actual music...
purplekitteh 2 years ago
He thinks he is a god, the more indeed a circus clown.
vagnerleonardo23 2 years ago
Looks like a circus clown, a big shit
vagnerleonardo23 2 years ago
This guy misses the most important "humility"
vagnerleonardo23 2 years ago
Finally somebody with brain---!
Mnacuspia004 2 years ago
never once heard vengerov boast.
yeah his facial expressions remind of a clown.
if i could play 1 % as well as him, or any violin virtuoso, i wouldn't care if i looked like lassie
tsirosgoddammit 2 years ago
LOL "looked like lassie" looool Neather do I
jormanhernandez 2 years ago
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And Barenboim comes close too! He thinks he is a great piano-player....
Still his playing is robotic and dull. He is absolutely mediocre (and I am being kind)
Listen to Horowitz! Then to Barenboim and you realise Barenboim is "nobody"....
maxhansendk 2 years ago
Barenboim is nobody??????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!§ BArenboim is one of the greatest pianist of our century!!!!! In my opinion he plays Moonlight sonata better then Horowitz
AdamPage18 2 years ago
dude you suck so bad, shut the fuck up xD
armonici 2 years ago
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Vengerov is the worst fraud I have ever seen in classical music!!!
maxhansendk 2 years ago
max,
he cant be the 'biggest' fraud!
he does have one of heifetz's bow after all! :D
jasonkrick 2 years ago 2
easily the best in the world
jamesjddong 2 years ago
i cant listen this is really pissing me off. its too quiet. pls dzidkonia repost so we can properly enjoy this
themusicdr 2 years ago
Nossa queria muito conhecer pessoalmente, meu FÂ numero 1.
linhodeb 2 years ago
I feel that this man lives on the threshold of two dimensions. Our and where music is born.
haz3bgr 2 years ago 3
To see and hear Maxim play this would be one of the high points of my life. I can play it but never at his level. Too bad we may never get the chance again.
rlinmt 2 years ago 2
I love his sound and phrasing, but I find him quite hard to look at...
Koganification 2 years ago
I concur!!!!
Although, if we shut eyes and listen, then yay! :D
unitednerdsbeproud 2 years ago 2
this is really wonderful. he's legendary performance.
halipoetu 2 years ago
Watch his masterclasses and then maybe you'll think better of him.
emusician21 2 years ago
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Vengerov is a laughing stock!!
His arrogance makes everybody laugh relly hard! Lol! :-)
Medicre playing doesn´t go well with "smug faces" !
Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha
Media stunt...Soon forgotten.
maxhansendk 2 years ago
Please stop brashly criticizing vengerov or any other muscian. Whether its your favorite interpretation or not, just appreciate the masterpiece these composers have created and that years later a number of new interpretations will be born in the process of understanding these timeless pieces.
dhuh001 2 years ago 2
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The violinist looks like a lunatic.
SamuelConcepcion 2 years ago
& U like a stupid.
lamusike 2 years ago
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4:33 - STUPID SCREECHING CHORD! The only person I've heard do that pleasantly is Hilary Hahn!
MercifulMe 2 years ago
Listen Gidon Kremer, realy
MarjanJanczyk 2 years ago
Well, he didn't screech, but the rest wasn't nearly as good as Hahn :P
MercifulMe 2 years ago
i like more the cristian ferras interpretation than anybody else, im not saying that is the correct one but its mi favourite.
andviol 2 years ago 3
Good, good.
But in fact, Kavakos is much more better!
Bspeder 2 years ago
hmmm, I meant miserable video, duh..
SamTexan91 2 years ago 2
miserable audio, obviously.
great violinist in most of his vids, but this time around, nothing new to the piece, weak overall...and his facial expressions always drive me nuts.
SamTexan91 2 years ago
This is a very tedious rendition. I would have fallen asleep in the live performance. As far as his expression goes, it's over the top and I am very disappointed. There is a line and he crossed it. I agree, he does start like a weak man, and unfortunately, he hasn't sold me, and I'm not interested enough to continue listening. That's too bad, I love this piece.
cellospot 2 years ago
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cellospot 2 years ago
Vengerov starts like a weak man. And does not bring anything new to this p