Dance of the Goblins (Bazzini) - Ann Fontanella

The hardest violin piece ever written? Dance of the Goblins' notorious final 45 seconds are nearly impossible to play cleanly at speed. This song was dropped from the repertoire as unplayable for several decades until Heifetz resurrected it.
The violinist must run a gauntlet of challenges: left hand pizzicato, ricochet, double stop 16th notes, and rapid fire half steps. All of this must be done while keeping up a blistering tempo, preserving a pleasing tone, and maintaining musicality.
Composed by Italian virtuoso Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897). The complete name is "Dance Of The Goblins (La Ronde des Lutins), Scherzo fantastique, Op. 25."

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• ann fontanella
• bazzini
• Dance of the Goblins
• Goblin Dance

[rarn2011]

@tehrulez i agree, the pianists never get much recognition when they accompany someone like this, no matter how hard their part is! :(

[Annfontanella]

@rarn2011 , His name is Tao Lin :). He's an amazing collaborative pianist based in FL.

[ecofriendlyfish]

No offence

[Annfontanella]

@ecofriendlyfish LOL! Glad you liked it :)

[Jooeychew]

How do people memorize this?! I would have to keep the music infront of me just to make sure I don't screw up!

[Annfontanella]

@Jooeychew, you'd be surprised! I actually mess up MORE when I have the music!

[ankrax]

If you look close enough you can see a pianist in the back.

[movcrit]

@ankrax Is this like a ninja joke?

[RafaelJardim81]

Ann Fontanella born embraced with a violin!

[GBautist]

What make of violin is yours? I assume its an old unique one.

[Sephiroth767]

13 people are goblins who never learned how to dance and how to appreciate a fine piece of music.

[KajeRae]

Beautiful! Only an angel can do that! Pretty and veeeeery talented! 

[Aforgomon1]

Bows. "Hail to the Queen of the Violin"

[KarlaTheMichelle]

I love the commentary you put in your videos. Oh and your facial expressions. And the dresses! XD

[DeyvsonCaliman2]

Who wants to see the pianist? She's a goddess.

[astroviolin1]

since when did u learn the violin, and how long did u practice each day?

[1985OldSkool]

Listening to the sound of your violin? Priceless. I am fascinated with the way you can play those high notes, Ann. You're one of the best violinists that ever lived.