The Red Violin: Kaspar Weiss, Musical Prodigy

Wide Screen HD Version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu6Y_jpA6d4

The red violin's journey begins. From Italy, it travels to Austria by way of an itinerant merchant who sells it to an orphanage run by monks. The violin is passed down from one musically gifted child to the next for 100 years, until it falls into the hands of Kaspar Weiss (actor, Christoph Koncz), an exceptional prodigy with a weak heart.

The monks caring for him decide to audition Kaspar before a violin master, Monsieur Poussin (actor, Jean-Luc Bideau), who immediately sees a diamond in the rough worth investing in. So Kaspar Weiss is taken to Vienna under the tutelage of Monsieur Poussin.

This clip only features Kaspar's outstanding playing ability, but unfortunately does not include focus on Kaspar's intense dependence on the red violin, Monsieur Poussin's failing dreams of being an important figure in Vienna's music world, nor Kaspar's outcome, whether he succeeds in Vienna or not. So if you're interested, you'll have to buy or rent the DVD, or catch the movie on TV!

Languages spoken in this clip: German and French.

All music written and arranged by John Corigliano. The first piece which was played by the orphans is a Baroque variation of the red violin's theme. The audition for Monsieur Poussin is a variation of Bach's violin concertos with the red violin's theme infused throughout. The last piece which Kaspar was practicing so diligently, is another variation from The Red Violin Caprices, the first variation on the sheet music.

Much thanks goes to dernieremode for info on the last piece! Visit dernieremode at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/dernieremode

Christoph Koncz, who played Kaspar Weiss, continues to play the violin, as well as the piano, has performed all over the world, and won numerous awards. You can visit his website at:

http://www.ChristophKoncz.at.tt

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[MyMerryMelodies]

this won an oscar?

... 'k.

[MelodyOfVision]

@MyMerryMelodies - It did? Okay, so I checked: It won the Oscar in 2000 for Best Music, Original Score - John Corigliano. Gee, I learn something new everyday! ;o)

[mrsherman109]

The music that the boy is playing with the metronome is not possible to be played on a baroque violin (which is what he is using). The fingerboard is about an inch shorter, thus, reducing the range of pitch. The notes that are way up in the ledger are higher than the baroque violin can play because there is no fingerboard where one would need to put their fingers. Luckily we have Joshua Bell who can play that on his Stradivarius with a modern fingerboard!

[bopkick5]

the red violin. 1 of the best movies ever made in history

[Aleki3419]

hi, I'm from Brazil, already have much time but I saw the movie "The Red Violin." There's a scene in which Kaspar Weiss Poussin and his tutor, going to the hearing, Gaspar Poussin and sing a melody, (PA, PA, PA, papapap), I would like to know the name or author of this tune, where can I buy the music.

[musicbox99]

@bpewien Yes sir. and I have seen him playing at the 2010 and 2012 new years day concert from Vienna. and his brother plays cello, also accomplished

[elloboloboable]

wow these fuckin kids are good

[lilgretzkypro187]

MAD funny when he fainted in front of that guy...SO UNEXPECTED but yet sad at the same time lol

[1stab]

@mrsherman109 True, but for real high notes, pressing on a fingerboard is not necessary. Ride a finger up your E string and draw that bow. See?

[jalanmalambandung]

@cornycogwheels

I need this full movie.. thanks

[gypsyqueen1964]

LOL that little boy is BEASTY!

[violinlord]

you know that liittle girl is acutally a awesome playing women midget

[AnnaFreeman21]

I wish they had let him play for the prince. It wouldn't have affected the story line if he had played the piece he worked so hard on and then collapsed. I would have liked that much better