It's too bad that some 'critics' can't critique without showing their immaturity. There never was a piece of music played the same way by a performer. If so, they would be uninspiring copycats. It is the subtle differences which sets artists apart. As for cadenzas, they are played in the 'style of', but given free rein to composition and interpretation unless otherwise instructed by the composer, which does sometimes happen. In that case, the composer usually writes the cadenza.
This might have been listenable without the vidio. God damn, its irritating to see this fella dancing about with that pained expression on his ugly kisser.
Foul language? What foul language would that be then? I suggest you get out a bit more.
Regarding Bell, he´s supposed to play his violin, not his body, and he´s supposed to play what Beethoven wrote, not his "interpretation" of what he thinks Beethoven should have written.
Bell is a typical hollywood style showboy. He isn´t totally without talent, but he should concentrate more on the music and less on the show, if he wants to be taken seriously that is.
He is not a "typical Hollywood style showboy". Anyone can try to be one. If he was so concerned about the "show", he most likely would be wearing sequins and shiny, expensive clothing.
His interpretation IS what Beethoven wrote... and if you knew a true musician, you'd realize that everyone moves with the music. I do when I play the piano or my viola, and it's not for the "show" of it. If you really feel something, you show it through your body.
Just to clear the air, Beethoven wrote in "Cadenza," which is an indication that the soloist improvise or provide his own interpretation, at 6:37 on the sheet music. That's why if you listen to a multitude of violinists play the section, it's always different. So technically Beethoven didn't write the specific notes that Bell played, but he meant for the player to involve his own interpretation.
@lavaisreallyhot Thank you for explaining, to those who didn´t know, what a cadenza is. When I spoke of his, "interpretation", I wasn´t referring to the carenza, but rather the entire piece. Listen to the Zimmermann/Stein rendition of the concerto, and you will see what I mean.
As an aside, Bell´s cadenza sounds like a jewish barmitzvah, which he´s entitled to I guess, but it´s not, and never will be, Beethoven.
@gtyz Perlman is as good a violinist as Bell is. But I very much like the amazing job of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. They're extremely precise and never too loud. It gives the soloist so much leeway for his divine interpretation.
What I love about Joshua Bell -- the idea that it doesn't matter whether or not you're watching him or just listening you get that sense that he feels the music he plays and in turn you end up feeling that. I love his dynamic and I envy his ability in this piece. I've played this a couple of times and can say that I am NO WHERE near his greatness. Props. to Mr. Bell. I loved watching him with the LA Phil a year ago. He was great.
I like hte ensemble -- they listen to each otehr wonderfully. His tone is glorious, but hte musicianshp all round is the most wonderufl thing of all....
FIne with me that he plays with his eyes shut. He hears the music....
@gerryrains Why? Each violinist has their own style. I personally prefer Oistrakh to Heifetz - I don't know why. However, I will never ever say that Oistrakh is better. Bell is certainly in the top drawer.
@gerryrains God forbid anyone could play as well or better than your old celebrities you were brainwashed to believe were the greatest musicians who will never be surpassed. You can't think outside your brainwashed box of a brain. Bell and Hahn are just as great, if not greater than the ones you mentioned. Get with it. And stop spewing your opinions.
"Acclaimed for his mastery of the classical repertoire, violinist Joshua Bell has also inspired the development of new music that redefines the possibilities for his instrument and his artistry. Whether he is unleashing breathtaking virtuosity in the music of Sarasate and Paganini, or letting his Stradivarius simply sing the glorious Broadway melodies of Gershwin and Bernstein, Bell has become the iconic violinist of his generation"
Can anybody tell where I can purchase/download this particular track, also what is the name of the track, lable, etc., LOVE IT!
I want to mention, I was looking for music form the Angels & Demons movie and I learned that Hans Zimmer used Joshua Bell for several tracks from the movie, before that, Im sorry, I did not know who Joshua Bell was -- I live in Mexico, had not heard from him before.
Yamfuki: Thanks a million for this wonderful live video ! My sons and I watch it almost every day since they are also taking violin and piano lessons. This should be a great inspiration and motivation for every child who wants to be a future violinist....Bravo, Joshua !
It is a little orchestra but still a truly huge one . I shivered at the sound of each instrument, not only the violin. What I am saying here is that the sound in this video is historical ; for the Music , for the World , for the Future. Merci et bravo à M,yamazafuki !
I can't find any words to describe how awesome Joshua is, Beethoven would've been surprised about how incredible he is, simply the greatest violinist ever.
Definitely, Joshua isn't the greatest violinist. He's too expressive, which looks weird ; For the same reason, Vengerov also is not a professional violinist.
@cleansky10 Since when is being expressive and feeling the music a flaw?? Must we all be stone faced and serious? This is the attitude turns people away from the snobbier side of classical music. Have some fun already!!
@telly6621 I just lisented to track 12 from the cd "The Essential Joshua Bell" and it is not the same track as this particular --Joshua Bell plays Beethoven (5/5)--
i just listened to all 5 parts, spellbound. The audience was so quiet, it was noteworthy.. I know that I had my heart in my throat. Thank you, very much.
@tupa670 He IS the conductor. The orchestra gets their timing by watching his bow strokes. Chamber Orchestras and Salon Orchestras have been doing this for centuries.
I'm speechless. I've heard this video (all the 5 parts) at least 10 times and each time it gives me the same joy and perfect relaxation. Yes, I've only heard. I don't watch it-I don't like his movements eighter. But who cares. There is one and only thing that counts: MUSIC. And this is MUSIC!
@sirdouglas Agreed. Many Chamber Orchestras and Salon Orchestras are led by the first violinist or, as in this case, by a soloist. This practice has a long history. For instance, F. Joseph Haydn, Josef Lanner and the Strauss brothers (and father) all led their orchestras with violin in hand.
Bell is quite the showman. He enjoys the attention, hence no conductor. He also wrote his own cadenzas for this concerto (available on CD, which I own). This group has rehearsed for the exact sound Bell required long before this performance. I've heard other versions... Mutter, Perlman, Heifitz. Bell holds his own.
Quite possible. In a professional orchestra, by the time the concert rolls around, the conductor is mostly eye candy for the audience. The real importance comes before the concert.
it's kinda funny, i lsiten to punk rock and stuff and there are kids calling each otehr posuers on those videos, and you guys are arguing about who's violin is best. i guess no matter where you go there are people who don't appreciate the music and would rather just argue about stuff.
i thougth it was good, i know i can't play that well.
It is kind of funny, isn't it? No matter what medium people go up in arms about their opinions. Even if it is the "elite classical music". I mean just look at how Rieu is treated in the classical, violinist community.
Joshua Bell's violin is a very good one for sure. Also this concerto, especially this movement, may well be the greatest one ever written. I guess some of you guys might say its the Mendelssohn concerto. It's good too, but No.
hes not out of tune. his interpretation its the best. even perlman and verngerov cant play it like him. his interpretation its much better. perlman and vengerov are good but in this concerto joshua bell plays it much better than them. see how difficult its to play that concerto. its not as easy as we see... Really nice concerto!!
he may be alright in beethoven. but thats not the hardest,hardest piece. try something like elgar violin concerto in b minor. the day bell plays that which i doubt that will ever happen since its beyond his head kindoff thats when ppl. will start to see him like a genuine player like kennedy,vengerov,gitlis,perlman,repin
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Do u mean his blow job??? LOL He is fuckin' out of tune and there is no sound to it...Listen to anybody: Vengerov, Perlman!! Just try it and u can say after that: ohhh he is perfect!!
In my opinion, he has the best sound out there today, clear,precise, and above all a smooth tone. This is all exhibited in this performance. Yet I don't like the way he moves, but, he is the artist, and whatever works for him is fine by me.
I agree. I really like the way he plays this beethoven violin concerto and it makes me wonder how it would sound if he would stand properly using the right muscles for the right movements. Just watching him makes my back ache.
I agree with the comment about the excessive moving about.
I think it reveals a lack of discipline, this may sound like sour grapes but isn't meant that way.
I saw a clip of some young people watching Heifetz the other day [artists and musicians themselves] and they said, "he just stands there and plays", Good, that's what we want, the musician should remove his-self from the performance and let the music come through.
Believe me, I`ve heard lots of Beethoven concerto interpretations, but this one was far the best (even if I prefer the Kreisler cadenza). I have no words! Joshua, you`re a genius!
This is typical of Joshua Bell: precise, eloquent, coherent, communicative, and poetic. I suspect the Russion style bowing has been modified in this situation to suit the elegancy of the piece. I have to ask myself: is he relaxed? The sound effects say: Yes.
This piece is wonderful --- light, happy music. I saw Joshua at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, FL on 3/22 and he was wonderful, but I was very disappointed that he did not perform at all for more than half of the entire show. Our local philharmonic is great but I think every one wanted to see more of Joshua. He played one longer and 2 very brief pieces.
the reason instrumentalist wear black is because we dont want ppl to pay attention to us we want the attention on the instrument our hands and our head because those three parts of us are expressing the most and sound is only a small majority of performing emotion and movement is the largest part
His movement his technique and his intonation is right on the spot. The one thing i am sad about is his outfit. If you look on all the Joshua Bell Videos he's like wearing the same thing. It just does not fit the Beethovan feeling or even any classical music.
What does it matter what he's wearing? Pay attention to the music ^_^. I don't want to see him in a ball gown or anything when he's playing Baroque music >.> or those wigs >.>
Bell's amazing, yes-but does anyone pay attention to the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra? (Isn't that who this is?) They are one of the few orchestra's that plays with groove. Love them too.
my teacher has played on a few strads before and she told me that the instrument plays itself.. iono what she meant by that but she said it was awesome.. and that its useless without a bow thats worth atleast $10k
u no his violin was worth around 4million$!its apparently a very old yet extravigant violin made around the year 1760 by a very talented violin maker!
a Stradivarius who cost almost 9 millions $. The stradivarius is one of the most violin in the world and the talent of the player (here, Bell) give this sound so amazing. The violin doesn't play alone...
the orchestra is very feeling the time of the music and is very togather with Bell's playing. Bell is very dynamic on this piece and is an elite of this piece
Simply Wonderful
LauraEmi90 2 days ago
MUITO BOM JOSHUA !!!!!!
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One word : AWESOME!
Haven't seen the orgasm face on one man so many times in nine minutes ever!....lol
NutsAboutHarry 1 month ago
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NutsAboutHarry 1 month ago
amazing!
classiccandle27 1 month ago
Brilliant!*****
Adorado31 3 months ago
Where is the maestro ? Who wrote the Cadenzas ? Joachim surely not.
Wonderful perform, among the best i've already seen. Joshua, brilliant !
Bravo !!!
MrGunterguerrero 3 months ago
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@MrGunterguerrero Joshua writes his own cadenzas
inksama 2 months ago
It's too bad that some 'critics' can't critique without showing their immaturity. There never was a piece of music played the same way by a performer. If so, they would be uninspiring copycats. It is the subtle differences which sets artists apart. As for cadenzas, they are played in the 'style of', but given free rein to composition and interpretation unless otherwise instructed by the composer, which does sometimes happen. In that case, the composer usually writes the cadenza.
tennotes 4 months ago 3
Sounded pretty good to me.
JakeKniest 4 months ago
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I was playing this movement at my School Concert...
Can anyone go to this video and leave some comments? :)
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brianfan1 6 months ago
he bought violin for 4 milion
techsan08 7 months ago
Joshua Bell is fantastic..............I love the way he plays this. and conducting the orchestra..............so wonderful to listen to and watch
44divar 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe , a very big one.
je143bg1 8 months ago
@KellyFotini
"I do not understand why someone get so happy to become a Sound Factory Monkey." Classic. You summed him up quite nicely there. LOL.
stickitupyapipe 9 months ago
ahhh I love this movement!! It's so happy and light :) it reminds me of a little bunny bouncing around on a beautiful spring morning :) hahaa
rhinolovingpianist77 10 months ago
@rhinolovingpianist77
This might have been listenable without the vidio. God damn, its irritating to see this fella dancing about with that pained expression on his ugly kisser.
stickitupyapipe 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe thanks for the foul language :P besides, he's interpreting the music through his body from his soul. He is a true musician!
rhinolovingpianist77 8 months ago
@rhinolovingpianist77
Foul language? What foul language would that be then? I suggest you get out a bit more.
Regarding Bell, he´s supposed to play his violin, not his body, and he´s supposed to play what Beethoven wrote, not his "interpretation" of what he thinks Beethoven should have written.
Bell is a typical hollywood style showboy. He isn´t totally without talent, but he should concentrate more on the music and less on the show, if he wants to be taken seriously that is.
stickitupyapipe 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe Ohh you know what you said.
He is not a "typical Hollywood style showboy". Anyone can try to be one. If he was so concerned about the "show", he most likely would be wearing sequins and shiny, expensive clothing.
His interpretation IS what Beethoven wrote... and if you knew a true musician, you'd realize that everyone moves with the music. I do when I play the piano or my viola, and it's not for the "show" of it. If you really feel something, you show it through your body.
rhinolovingpianist77 8 months ago
@rhinolovingpianist77 Is that you Mrs Bell? LOL.
stickitupyapipe 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe "He's supposed to play his violin, not his body" ? You're obviously not a musician. Just listen, enjoy it and shut up.
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@Antennahat
Fuck off.
stickitupyapipe 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe Go suck a black dick
Antennahat 8 months ago
@stickitupyapipe
Just to clear the air, Beethoven wrote in "Cadenza," which is an indication that the soloist improvise or provide his own interpretation, at 6:37 on the sheet music. That's why if you listen to a multitude of violinists play the section, it's always different. So technically Beethoven didn't write the specific notes that Bell played, but he meant for the player to involve his own interpretation.
lavaisreallyhot 7 months ago 3
@lavaisreallyhot Thank you for explaining, to those who didn´t know, what a cadenza is. When I spoke of his, "interpretation", I wasn´t referring to the carenza, but rather the entire piece. Listen to the Zimmermann/Stein rendition of the concerto, and you will see what I mean.
As an aside, Bell´s cadenza sounds like a jewish barmitzvah, which he´s entitled to I guess, but it´s not, and never will be, Beethoven.
stickitupyapipe 7 months ago
@stickitupyapipe Well, you're obviously the music expert. Please tell us, what does expressionism mean to you?
MLE8597 5 months ago
1/5~4/5迄は、画質、音質とも申し分なく、iPod touch 4thにて楽しませて頂いておりますが、この5/5だけは、音質がかなり悪いです。再度のアップをしていただけないでしょうか？
au010101 1 year ago
@au010101 この動画のURLの末尾に「&fmt=18」を付けてみて下さい。私の環境だとそれでかなり改善します。
Yamafuki 1 year ago
i wanna know that what is the name of this piece?
eronmomo 1 year ago
@eronmomo Beethoven Violin Concerto in D, 3. Rondo
LordHettrick 1 year ago
labor intense
spiceyazn 1 year ago
No part 6 for this :(
pimpmymail 1 year ago
I would prefer perlman's interpretation lol,
/watch?v=JdYGmPH9fcs
gtyz 1 year ago
@gtyz Perlman is as good a violinist as Bell is. But I very much like the amazing job of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. They're extremely precise and never too loud. It gives the soloist so much leeway for his divine interpretation.
halneufmille 1 year ago
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gtyz 1 year ago
This is marvelous to hear! I've been spellbound through the entire piece1 Thank you for posting it:)
louiseduvee 1 year ago
Beautiful music !!
Joshua Bell is a good musician , i love him very much !!!
laucheukon 1 year ago
What I love about Joshua Bell -- the idea that it doesn't matter whether or not you're watching him or just listening you get that sense that he feels the music he plays and in turn you end up feeling that. I love his dynamic and I envy his ability in this piece. I've played this a couple of times and can say that I am NO WHERE near his greatness. Props. to Mr. Bell. I loved watching him with the LA Phil a year ago. He was great.
JDBMW1 1 year ago
I like hte ensemble -- they listen to each otehr wonderfully. His tone is glorious, but hte musicianshp all round is the most wonderufl thing of all....
FIne with me that he plays with his eyes shut. He hears the music....
1psoas9 1 year ago
One of the greatest masterpieces of all time played by a master musician.
goodguysdoll 1 year ago
The entire piece is beautiful. My favorite part, however, is from 3:03 to 3:40.
qqqquito 1 year ago
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qqqquito 1 year ago
Artur Balsam, 1952: Piano (Violin) Concerto in D major, Op. 61 - Rondo
watch?v=MD8ul2yxh-M
thanks and regards
classicvinylbiz 1 year ago
gd skill and technique, but the sound of the orchestra covered his wonderful sound
MrJYTK 1 year ago
Good, maybe even almost great, but comparing him to Oistrakh, Milstein, or Heifetz is a bad joke.
gerryrains 1 year ago
@gerryrains Why? Each violinist has their own style. I personally prefer Oistrakh to Heifetz - I don't know why. However, I will never ever say that Oistrakh is better. Bell is certainly in the top drawer.
SugarTomAppleRoger 1 year ago
@gerryrains God forbid anyone could play as well or better than your old celebrities you were brainwashed to believe were the greatest musicians who will never be surpassed. You can't think outside your brainwashed box of a brain. Bell and Hahn are just as great, if not greater than the ones you mentioned. Get with it. And stop spewing your opinions.
goodguysdoll 1 year ago
un évènement violonistique !
robynsalain 1 year ago
I LOVE HIM!!!!
HE´S AMAZING
=)
"Acclaimed for his mastery of the classical repertoire, violinist Joshua Bell has also inspired the development of new music that redefines the possibilities for his instrument and his artistry. Whether he is unleashing breathtaking virtuosity in the music of Sarasate and Paganini, or letting his Stradivarius simply sing the glorious Broadway melodies of Gershwin and Bernstein, Bell has become the iconic violinist of his generation"
I agree...
JaCkiExHubErMAn 1 year ago
Can anybody tell where I can purchase/download this particular track, also what is the name of the track, lable, etc., LOVE IT!
I want to mention, I was looking for music form the Angels & Demons movie and I learned that Hans Zimmer used Joshua Bell for several tracks from the movie, before that, Im sorry, I did not know who Joshua Bell was -- I live in Mexico, had not heard from him before.
pepebmw325 1 year ago
Yamfuki: Thanks a million for this wonderful live video ! My sons and I watch it almost every day since they are also taking violin and piano lessons. This should be a great inspiration and motivation for every child who wants to be a future violinist....Bravo, Joshua !
DrLuu1972 1 year ago
It is a little orchestra but still a truly huge one . I shivered at the sound of each instrument, not only the violin. What I am saying here is that the sound in this video is historical ; for the Music , for the World , for the Future. Merci et bravo à M,yamazafuki !
3intelligents 1 year ago
Hear Hannah Tarley perform the Beethoven Concerto!
hpt91 1 year ago
the playing is great. the body movements and facial expressions are annoying and scare me.
QwertyAzerty2009 1 year ago
@QwertyAzerty2009
Música não foi feita para ser vista, mas para ser ouvida.
To me: music was not made to be watched, but to be heard.
beckfiddle 1 year ago
@QwertyAzerty2009
Bahahah! All these violinists make retarded faces.
LogicalFlawDetector 1 year ago
awesome! especially with no conductor conducting the whole thing..
raynerthestoner 1 year ago
Obrigado Yamafuki pela postagem deste maravilhoso concerto do genial Beethoven.
CarlosEARP 1 year ago
My son Nathan also wants to be the worlds best violinist when he grows up and I have no doubt about it either!!!!!!
momkestner 1 year ago
@momkestner i wish your son Nathan all the best in his future career as the world's best violinist..god bless :)
vlhere 1 year ago
Can't wait for 30th March Royal Festival Hall!! With MUTI
MrGary66 1 year ago
musica sublime, interpretazione meravigliosa,
Joshua Bell straordinario e incantevole.
Grazie, Grazie mille volte !
francofrr36 1 year ago
estoy viendo el atardecer, con este bella música de fondo......................
qué más puedo pedir
GRACIAS DIOS por la música, por Joshua, por este concierto, por la vida jajaaa!!!
85plenilunio 1 year ago
i wonder what point in my music career i will be allowed to play over all fully trained musicians.... cough*never*cough lol
alexwonton 2 years ago
I can't find any words to describe how awesome Joshua is, Beethoven would've been surprised about how incredible he is, simply the greatest violinist ever.
MurmaiderII 2 years ago 8
Definitely, Joshua isn't the greatest violinist. He's too expressive, which looks weird ; For the same reason, Vengerov also is not a professional violinist.
cleansky10 1 year ago
@cleansky10
mm, but.. ag! you can tell he's so into it! Who cares if it looks mildly like he's having a seizure? The guy's got FEELING
QueenOfZebra 1 year ago
@cleansky10 Since when is being expressive and feeling the music a flaw?? Must we all be stone faced and serious? This is the attitude turns people away from the snobbier side of classical music. Have some fun already!!
Garpinator 1 year ago 2
That cadenza was Badass!!!! I'm going to steal it and use it!!!!
violatione 2 years ago
Inherently musical and not a single note played without intent and meaning.
Joshua Bell is one of the very few solo artists I would pay money to see.
ipmoic 2 years ago 3
Is that a Strad?
Classicalguy12 2 years ago
Yes Classicalguy12, that fiddle should be the Stradivari 1713 " Gibson"
Cheers!
hungchiouying 2 years ago
the end is the best...and the kandenza is sooo good....i play it too but not soooo goog like he plas it
RyanSimpson09 2 years ago
Bell's ending is perfect. I agree with you.
jepcorp 2 years ago
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boring
alianse1234 2 years ago
You don't HAVE to listen, you know.
deathmonki666 2 years ago
I know :)
alianse1234 2 years ago
Where can I get a copy of this recording?
celeripes707 2 years ago
you can get a copy of this recording on the cd "The Essential Joshua Bell," it's track number 12
telly6621 2 years ago
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@telly6621 I just lisented to track 12 from the cd "The Essential Joshua Bell" and it is not the same track as this particular --Joshua Bell plays Beethoven (5/5)--
pepebmw325 1 year ago
Thepiratebay . com
Migslayer101 2 years ago
This is my favourite version of Beethoven Violin Concerto. I also liked Mutter's version, but I like his version more.
galexzero 2 years ago
Je ne parle pas anglais mais pour moi aussi,Perlman mis à part,c'est ma version préférée sur Youtube
braley1968 2 years ago
That was something, both the music and Joshua. Wow the second half is capturing. So very dynamic and such an exellent player.
flemingway 2 years ago
I Love the grand final from the 3rd mouvment...:)
RyanSimpson09 2 years ago
i just listened to all 5 parts, spellbound. The audience was so quiet, it was noteworthy.. I know that I had my heart in my throat. Thank you, very much.
louiseduvee 2 years ago
Why does he think he can play without a Conductor?
tupa670 2 years ago
Sometimes a new word just pops into my head: you're an Idiocrat.
louiseduvee 2 years ago
I guess it's because he's a beast like that.
PASTREEE878 2 years ago
its a chamber orchestra
jmulhall17 2 years ago
@tupa670 He IS the conductor. The orchestra gets their timing by watching his bow strokes. Chamber Orchestras and Salon Orchestras have been doing this for centuries.
Garpinator 1 year ago
Oh man, at 5:35, the call and response of Bell and the orchestra was fantastic! What an amazing performance!
merryohg 2 years ago
Just listen to that stradevarius purr
ubartkishi 2 years ago
he is soooooooooo good, but he moves tooo much.
kuvhlubkojibleegxwbo 2 years ago
TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much..
vlhere 2 years ago
This is the best version of Beethoven's violin concerto on youtube. Hands down!
zdman1979 2 years ago 2
So a video on youtube was claiming to have the best violinst, a random guy who played with Yanni. I was like, yeah right... : )
Joshua Bell is definitely in the top 4.
hiddensniper001 2 years ago 3
those trumpets were jammin!
Lilwil262 2 years ago
3:25 : Best musical thing I've ever heard.
TylerDurden89 2 years ago 23
@TylerDurden89 I was thinking the same! The other movements are filled with gems as well though.
halneufmille 1 year ago
@TylerDurden89
You obviously don´t listen to much music then?
stickitupyapipe 9 months ago
@stickitupyapipe Yep I do man, it's not as good as this part, but it sounds good aswell ;)
TylerDurden89 9 months ago
I'm speechless. I've heard this video (all the 5 parts) at least 10 times and each time it gives me the same joy and perfect relaxation. Yes, I've only heard. I don't watch it-I don't like his movements eighter. But who cares. There is one and only thing that counts: MUSIC. And this is MUSIC!
1courage 2 years ago 3
See Kyung Wha Chung's and you will know whats really deserves to call 'masterpiece'.
brianfan1 3 years ago
"He enjoys the attention, hence no conductor"
No. There is no conductor because that is the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
sirdouglas 3 years ago 37
@sirdouglas Agreed. Many Chamber Orchestras and Salon Orchestras are led by the first violinist or, as in this case, by a soloist. This practice has a long history. For instance, F. Joseph Haydn, Josef Lanner and the Strauss brothers (and father) all led their orchestras with violin in hand.
Garpinator 1 year ago
Bell is quite the showman. He enjoys the attention, hence no conductor. He also wrote his own cadenzas for this concerto (available on CD, which I own). This group has rehearsed for the exact sound Bell required long before this performance. I've heard other versions... Mutter, Perlman, Heifitz. Bell holds his own.
cinemabon 3 years ago
near the end he changed the solo, right? around 6:40
nstaylor21 3 years ago
dats a cadenza..maybe ur used to the Kriesler Cadenza..cz dts wt everyone plays...the soloist can improvise his/her cadenza....
vlhere 3 years ago 3
isn't his right shoulder unusually high?
nstaylor21 3 years ago
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i hate violinist wd such postures...also Janine Janson
vlhere 3 years ago
its usually up to the musician how high his/her shoulder rest should be so what ever is comfortable for him.
xXLeafXNinjaXx 3 years ago
7:02 ... so sick.
dxhaloxc 3 years ago
people think hes very good at interpreting but bad technically. i disagree
dxhaloxc 3 years ago
Fablous! I have seen hi in person and he is even better. You are wonderful!
ddirago 3 years ago 2
Wonderful, but I don't see any conductor... is that possible to be coordinated without him? Ok they are pro but still...
mimiklunique 3 years ago
Quite possible. In a professional orchestra, by the time the concert rolls around, the conductor is mostly eye candy for the audience. The real importance comes before the concert.
bluejohnnyd 3 years ago
He moves! Physically and Emotionally.
animeaff 3 years ago 2
This is beautiful! Go Josh!
violatione 3 years ago
Excellent. What is the exact name of this composition?
krodallo 3 years ago
Beethoven - Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61
p0tsh0t 3 years ago
I am in heaven listening to Josuah Bell... wonderful!
clymnestre 3 years ago
well,i fhink that,is only one guy who can do it music whith her soul.
pimenta1 3 years ago
it's kinda funny, i lsiten to punk rock and stuff and there are kids calling each otehr posuers on those videos, and you guys are arguing about who's violin is best. i guess no matter where you go there are people who don't appreciate the music and would rather just argue about stuff.
i thougth it was good, i know i can't play that well.
fakepoetry 3 years ago
It is kind of funny, isn't it? No matter what medium people go up in arms about their opinions. Even if it is the "elite classical music". I mean just look at how Rieu is treated in the classical, violinist community.
masael255 2 years ago
just everyone STFU,
if you don't like his version then why should you be watching this video.
everyone has different opinions and different favorites. and i think joshua bell did a magnificent job.
k73f 3 years ago
Joshua Bell's violin is a very good one for sure. Also this concerto, especially this movement, may well be the greatest one ever written. I guess some of you guys might say its the Mendelssohn concerto. It's good too, but No.
naruto00000000 3 years ago 2
I cant afford violinists who move so much and do grimaches mostly when trying to hide their poor musicality...
come on listen some Perlman and other great virtuosos...
from Bell's generation Hilary Hahn is far ahead..there are brilliant performers out there..
mixailaggelos2004 3 years ago
hes not out of tune. his interpretation its the best. even perlman and verngerov cant play it like him. his interpretation its much better. perlman and vengerov are good but in this concerto joshua bell plays it much better than them. see how difficult its to play that concerto. its not as easy as we see... Really nice concerto!!
gilviopi 3 years ago
he may be alright in beethoven. but thats not the hardest,hardest piece. try something like elgar violin concerto in b minor. the day bell plays that which i doubt that will ever happen since its beyond his head kindoff thats when ppl. will start to see him like a genuine player like kennedy,vengerov,gitlis,perlman,repin
carloslaran 3 years ago
I don't agree about Vengerov's greatness and less about Kennedy's.Two wasted talents, IMHO
blichilde 3 years ago
Nice interpretation, nice sound, his bow job its perfect!!
gilviopi 3 years ago
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Do u mean his blow job??? LOL He is fuckin' out of tune and there is no sound to it...Listen to anybody: Vengerov, Perlman!! Just try it and u can say after that: ohhh he is perfect!!
trogerhunter 3 years ago
i like how he communicates with the bassoonist when they exchange the theme
bsnblend 3 years ago 2
Anyone who can tell me who's written the cadenza??
love listening to this! Joshua Bell is AMAZING!!!!!
marihal92 3 years ago
In my opinion, he has the best sound out there today, clear,precise, and above all a smooth tone. This is all exhibited in this performance. Yet I don't like the way he moves, but, he is the artist, and whatever works for him is fine by me.
LSOviolinist 3 years ago 2
I agree. I really like the way he plays this beethoven violin concerto and it makes me wonder how it would sound if he would stand properly using the right muscles for the right movements. Just watching him makes my back ache.
MichelTsang 3 years ago
I agree with the comment about the excessive moving about.
I think it reveals a lack of discipline, this may sound like sour grapes but isn't meant that way.
I saw a clip of some young people watching Heifetz the other day [artists and musicians themselves] and they said, "he just stands there and plays", Good, that's what we want, the musician should remove his-self from the performance and let the music come through.
bertubus 3 years ago
I totally agree with you.
MM2147 3 years ago
sometimes musicans are "removed" from the music that they arent aware of anything that they are doing.
xXLeafXNinjaXx 3 years ago 2
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I afraid Bell is more clown than violinist. Regrettably!
mastermistr 3 years ago
so lively! both music and all performers! lots of energy!
animeaff 3 years ago 2
Believe me, I`ve heard lots of Beethoven concerto interpretations, but this one was far the best (even if I prefer the Kreisler cadenza). I have no words! Joshua, you`re a genius!
1courage 3 years ago
amazing as always
8violin8 3 years ago 2
Orpheus is amazing...sounds better than a full orchestra...
ellieamati 3 years ago 5
Wow.
qwertymuso 3 years ago
This is typical of Joshua Bell: precise, eloquent, coherent, communicative, and poetic. I suspect the Russion style bowing has been modified in this situation to suit the elegancy of the piece. I have to ask myself: is he relaxed? The sound effects say: Yes.
xql309 3 years ago 3
This piece is wonderful --- light, happy music. I saw Joshua at the Bob Carr Theatre in Orlando, FL on 3/22 and he was wonderful, but I was very disappointed that he did not perform at all for more than half of the entire show. Our local philharmonic is great but I think every one wanted to see more of Joshua. He played one longer and 2 very brief pieces.
jazzamore55 3 years ago
the reason instrumentalist wear black is because we dont want ppl to pay attention to us we want the attention on the instrument our hands and our head because those three parts of us are expressing the most and sound is only a small majority of performing emotion and movement is the largest part
breakout0175 3 years ago
Thanks for the clips! I'll enjoy it.
Steppen03 3 years ago
Joshua is a stupendous young violinist and the orchestra ia amazing too.
nilram37 3 years ago
muy bueno
horcrux09 3 years ago
Excellent.
dreameronherknees 3 years ago
i saw joshua bell at the Kennedy center 2 days ago!! it was amazing!!!!
drum4evrnevr 3 years ago
The Orchestra fits Josh perfectly.
His movement his technique and his intonation is right on the spot. The one thing i am sad about is his outfit. If you look on all the Joshua Bell Videos he's like wearing the same thing. It just does not fit the Beethovan feeling or even any classical music.
mlaipang 3 years ago
What does it matter what he's wearing? Pay attention to the music ^_^. I don't want to see him in a ball gown or anything when he's playing Baroque music >.> or those wigs >.>
tennisplayer112889 3 years ago
ok, i have always stayed sort of clear of joshua bell because i understand alot of people don't care for him. why? he sounds quite good hear.
JPizzle1490 3 years ago
Bell's amazing, yes-but does anyone pay attention to the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra? (Isn't that who this is?) They are one of the few orchestra's that plays with groove. Love them too.
jaws4060 3 years ago 2
How can someone remember all of that, then play it like that without a mistake ?
Toni6Tracy 3 years ago
Lol, you probably aren't a musician then. Practice
juopel 3 years ago
we call it practice
ivandask8 3 years ago
we call it practice
ivandask8 3 years ago
he's amazinggg
patrickmhoge 3 years ago
check out the new Joshua Bell documentary (video) which I uploaded to stage6 -
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cvxmelody 3 years ago
i totally LOVE this dude! He's AMAZING!
MNM0000000000 4 years ago
Joshua plays a Gibsonex Huberman Stradivarius made in 1713. I just him play last night at Carnegie Hall. Great technique.
joshnme 4 years ago
my teacher has played on a few strads before and she told me that the instrument plays itself.. iono what she meant by that but she said it was awesome.. and that its useless without a bow thats worth atleast $10k
gojunhogo5 4 years ago 2
c faaaaabuleuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
rajawix 4 years ago
u no his violin was worth around 4million$!its apparently a very old yet extravigant violin made around the year 1760 by a very talented violin maker!
wadoryu2u 4 years ago
It's called a Stradivarius and He peaked at 1715....it's called his "golden era". and Joshua's bow's Tourte which costs about $100000
lyradakota 4 years ago
a Stradivarius who cost almost 9 millions $. The stradivarius is one of the most violin in the world and the talent of the player (here, Bell) give this sound so amazing. The violin doesn't play alone...
aryvid 4 years ago 2
This is awesome. He has awesome bow skills. Very Expressive.
JSE160595 4 years ago
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odetepaula 4 years ago
the orchestra is very feeling the time of the music and is very togather with Bell's playing. Bell is very dynamic on this piece and is an elite of this piece
perfectgreen123 4 years ago 2
Does anyone know if I can buy this piece? Is it on a CD? Joshua Bell plays Beethoven (5/5)
jrag8 4 years ago
he has a cd with beethoven and mendelssohn concertos on it.
DarkZodiark 4 years ago
teh midsection its great!, by then you must be in tears and think why should go on,
mr bell is a time traveller, he sometimes touches earth.
gabetvc15 4 years ago
the tone of some of the orchestral violins in this piece (not Bell's) is very metallic. It tends to spoil the mid segment of this piece a bit.
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