Kalman Imre performing Paganini Niccolo 24 capriccio

http://www.kalmanimre.hu/

Making this video recording in April 2008 was in fact only an attempt for me to realize the performance of the Bach Chaconne on the cello. I looked upon this idea as an exciting and honorific challenge. But ever since, approx. 30 live performances shaped and hopefully improved the level of that earlier first attempt.
Recently, I took the trouble and courage to combine these experiences with my skill of cello playing, and put them on paper. My goal was to make this handwritten score available for everyone who would be interested.
The 3rd version of the of the handwritten score, which is also included in the file, deserves special attention. From the aspect of the left hand's orientation, it focuses on a unique methodology that was never explained before. The "assisting tone system" which is built-into the piece's rhythmical structure is the work of three decades. This system makes the practicing procedure more enjoyable. It turns the exhausting and often pointless practice hours into fun. Not to mention the drastic time savings...
I will gladly give help and suggestions or advice to anyone regarding this particular way of practice.
The idea of the 4 cello transcription of J.S.Bach's D-minor Toccata occurred to me long time ago, but took me until now to finally realize it. Transcribing this composition for various musical instruments is common nowadays, but if we recall the breathtaking sound of the unique cello ensemble of Villa-Lobos, we obviously come to the conclusion that the transcription of this Majestic Bach composition can only be imagined through a cello ensemble as an alternative to the fantastic original organ version

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Kalman
• Imre
• Cello
• Paganini
• 24
• Capriccio
• video

[CrazyJimKU]

that's not slow for a cello at all!

[AlamoCityCello]

this guy is a MONSTER cellist!

BRAVO!

[A3cello]

Cellist?...God?...Cellist?...G­od?...

[lengkis]

Amazing ! Excelente

[lengkis]

Amazing

[WinstonBarlowViolin]

epic

[allisdoubtful]

This is just wonderful.

[burgija82]

@xLiLxHaHax He is profesor on the music academi in city of Novi Sad i Serbia

[jtrstrings]

what a virtuoso! I've played this Paganini Caprice on violin 100s of times, plus play the viola, cello and bass. thanks for the incredible inspiration!

[NoboruWateya]

Incredible performance! Interesting contrasts of techniques and sounds...loved how he used the harmonics 3:55 thru 4:40.