You're not alone in the thought but those of us familiar with dynamic bluegrass as well as understanding at least some of the history of the instrument really love it in different genres. Those who choose to not listen in anticipation of great music are "rank strangers to me."
No one in my school plays mandolin and there’s a concerto competition and I’m definitely entering the first movement with my mandolin. Everyone is always doing violin, piano, but NEVER a mandolin- love it
You know the instrument was born in Italy to perform folk music, then was used for classical and only much later it was adapted for American music, right?
@@nyko921 This is how you do it: The mandolin evolved in the 18th century in Italy and Germany from the 16th-century mandora. Interestly enough, The growing population of Prussia and the independent German states during the time outstripped the available land. Industrialization could not provide decent-paying jobs, and political rights were limited. Dissatisfied with the lack of land and opportunity, many Germans left and came to America. Settling in the "German triangle". A key area of settlement was Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
I'm so happy that I found this on youtube. My grandfather used to play mandolin, both for his friends and later just for his pleasure. I used to stay around and just admire his skill, without saying a word. When he fell ill, it was one of the last little escapes he had, playing his old mandolin. He tried a few times to teach me, but I didn't feel like I had a chance. I was such a silly kid... I miss those days. Luckily, I still have the instrument, maybe one day I will find the right moment to take some classes.
Never before heard a mandolin sound this way. By default, it's to guitar what cembalo is to piano. How he creates the depth and color to a unique timbre and tone is miraculous. Simply magnificent and breathtaking.
I would say maybe mandolin is to guitar as violin is to cello, but that is definitely an imperfect comparison. Mandolin and guitar is a good combo though
@@argi0774 Well, regarding 'sustain/release' of instruments, I'd actually agree with @Ramy Frenkel here, and regarding the sound timbre of the instruments... I'd agree there as well...
This performance was captivating, mesmerizing, absolute perfection and a sheer joy to behold. Thank you for this little slice of heaven in a world that desperately needs some sunshine and light.
I JUST GO crazy when I hear a mandolin I just love that instrument and also any mandolin music I absolutely adore Greek music specially with mandolin who else loves the Mandarin
The man is so nice, he at first sat at a different posture that wasn't suitable.. Then he changed it smilingly he didn't lose his smart attitude while they were laughing and performed so well!
Stunning execution and what I love about it is that is effortlessly virtuoustic without being gratuitously showy , which is what all great musicianship is about... orchestral perfection x
On ne peut jamais se passer d'écouter VIVALDI... Quand, je pense qu'il existe des Soit Disant Religieux qui osent prétendre que la Musique et les Instruments sont "des Péchés" : ça me révolte ! Mais, les Imbéciles sont partout... ANTONIO VIVALDI n'est pas du tout Comparable avec les Interprètes de Rap ! En outre, ça n'a rien à voir avec n'importe quelle Musique... Ce sont un Fond Sonore avec des Paroles de Haines Diffamatoires ! On parlera toujours de VIVALDI... Mais, le Rap, ça m'étonnerait ???
WOW! The mandolin is wondrous for this concerto. Should be more of them. Lively and lovely! The audio is well recorded. And I liked to see the performers. And the bubbles!
300 yrs. ago... No MIDI notation, no guitar Pro, no noteworthy composer, no Sibelius; shorter lifespans... Mandolin & Lute sure sounds like a harpsichord! Great work!
I have always loved the mandolin and this beautiful piece only serves to convince me how sad it is that we have lost the application of such a fine ancient instrument.
Peu de gens connaissent vraiment toutes les facettes de Vivaldi, si si !!! Écoutez sa plus belle partition dans son concerto pour mandolines, et ce n'est pas fini....son talent est illimité dans autres concertos non connus du grand public...
For the layman: the mandolin is tuned the same way as the violin; G D A E, it also has the same basic fingering as the violin(however the mandolin is fretted and the violin is not). The largest difference is that with a mandolin you use a plectrum while the violin is bowed. This largely changes how the instrument is played. However, as a whole the mandolin is basically the same as the violin on paper, and as such you can practically use the same music for the the two instruments.
Every time I listen to this wonderful performance, I enjoy it so much as the first time I did! Incredible, outstanding. demanding, encouraging! Thanks Ave Avital! I will never stop enjoying your wonderful talent!
I LOVE You ENDLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS !!! God BLESS You FOR THE BIG PLEASURE !!! WITH LOVE Your ETERNAL FEN Nadya Mirkova and all My friends from Sofia - Bulgaria - Europe - America and all World !!!
I have a mandolin in my hands now, and am excited to begin learning it. It will be my first venture into the bluegrass style, barring limited bluegrass/country acoustic guitar. I have been eager to learn this and the banjo for awhile, so no, you are definitely not alone.
Zgadzam się. Sama gram na mandolinie i innych strunowych instrumentach 😀. Doskonale zagrane : świetny, sprawny technicznie i wrażliwy wykonawca , stąd tak czysty dźwięk 👍 . Pozdrawiam 👋
Frank Pam If someone wanted to be a really, really pedantic, hairsplitting prat then they could say it's Baroque, not Classical. Either way it's just great music.
Jenny De Lacey You are right, I was thinking of classical music rather than pop, jazz etc., but it is Baroque. Avital is an outstanding musician who can make even lesser music seem great.
I ❤️ this so much, it must be the 9th time I've watched it... this year. The artistry and tbh the pure sonority of a mandolin soloist with an all mandolin orchestra is just *chefs kiss* Ty everyone.
Cela fait plus de 50 ans que je l'écoute régulièrement, totalement sublime. Avi Avital et cet ensemble musical sont remarquables. Magnifique interprétation.
This is beautiful. I am reteaching myself the mandolin. It has been over 25 years. It is probably one of the easier instruments to learn though. I think... It can be a very sexy instrument.
That was too beautiful. Vivaldi is one of my favorite composers, The mandolin has a wonderful sound, and I love its light, festive sound. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
I hope I'm not alone in thinking that the mandolin is a very underrated instrument.
I agree - but when it is played badly - gosh... worse than the violin.
maybe you are..as i have loved it dearly and played it classically a long time ago...its also great w folk song
I grew up in the hills of southwest Virginia: it's always just meant bluegrass for me. This is revolutionary to me.
You're not alone in the thought but those of us familiar with dynamic bluegrass as well as understanding at least some of the history of the instrument really love it in different genres. Those who choose to not listen in anticipation of great music are "rank strangers to me."
@@brendencosta6816 That happens to all instruments.
No one in my school plays mandolin and there’s a concerto competition and I’m definitely entering the first movement with my mandolin. Everyone is always doing violin, piano, but NEVER a mandolin- love it
litledevel15 wich contry?
litledevel15. I hope you did well. All the best to you.
mandolins are dope , great choice!!
How was it?
Who won the competition?
Mando is a very underrated instrument. Sounds absolutely incredible to the point of getting emotional just listening, when it’s in the right hands.
Yes, exactly right!
Nice to see the little instrument live outside bluegrass, such an underrated and overlooked instrument…
You know the instrument was born in Italy to perform folk music, then was used for classical and only much later it was adapted for American music, right?
@@nyko921 This is how you do it: The mandolin evolved in the 18th century in Italy and Germany from the 16th-century mandora. Interestly enough, The growing population of Prussia and the independent German states during the time outstripped the available land. Industrialization could not provide decent-paying jobs, and political rights were limited. Dissatisfied with the lack of land and opportunity, many Germans left and came to America. Settling in the "German triangle". A key area of settlement was Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
I'm so happy that I found this on youtube. My grandfather used to play mandolin, both for his friends and later just for his pleasure. I used to stay around and just admire his skill, without saying a word. When he fell ill, it was one of the last little escapes he had, playing his old mandolin. He tried a few times to teach me, but I didn't feel like I had a chance. I was such a silly kid... I miss those days. Luckily, I still have the instrument, maybe one day I will find the right moment to take some classes.
@@bogdan6785 I would have loved to hear your grandfather play. I think the mandolin is a good instrument to try as an adult. Please give it a try.
Those early Baroque musical composers-simply geniuses. I get goosebumps...
Yes,have you heard guitar version of this concert? Superb too
Huh? Barbeque?
@@svetlyden5019 Yes, I did. The famous Romeros :-)
@@cokedupcat Sure...
Generally baroque than classical. More relaxing, elegant, and efficient.
2:22 I can almost hear a choir singing in the background...
Same. You can actually hear voices for some reason.
It’s so angelic
Just cried watching this. Used to play this piece a lot in our orchestra which disbanded a long time ago now. Miss it so much.
Total understanding you! Music moves our souls. We each relate more to certain instruments for special reasons.🌟👍
Watched this and promptly bought tickets to the next mandolin concert in Seattle which happens to be Mr. Avital. Can't wait!!
Indeed it's a challenging instrument. Vivaldi made it to appreciate the beauty of its sounds.
Never before heard a mandolin sound this way. By default, it's to guitar what cembalo is to piano. How he creates the depth and color to a unique timbre and tone is miraculous.
Simply magnificent and breathtaking.
Watch the Mandalin movie, very inspiring!
"By default, it's to guitar what cembalo is to piano": this is pretty much not true.
I would say maybe mandolin is to guitar as violin is to cello, but that is definitely an imperfect comparison. Mandolin and guitar is a good combo though
@@argi0774 Well, regarding 'sustain/release' of instruments, I'd actually agree with @Ramy Frenkel here, and regarding the sound timbre of the instruments... I'd agree there as well...
@@maxhult830 Of course you can try hard to find something that makes it fit somehow. Historically, it is bullshit
This performance was captivating, mesmerizing, absolute perfection and a sheer joy to behold. Thank you for this little slice of heaven in a world that desperately needs some sunshine and light.
Tak! Kiedy tego słucham, mocniej wierzę w Boga.
I'm just learning mandolin. I've only had one for 2 weeks. This is beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you.
Justing Canales Lizama I learned enough to play for a little bit but carpal tunnel sucks. I gave it up after a year.
I am 16 and already playing it for 3 yrs only man it's fun...
Try joining back not only mando but any other instruments....
マンドリンは2弦の同時弾きがなんだかんだ難しい。これを同じ音として聴かせている。ピッキング技術が素晴らしい。
Avi is amazing. Saw him in Latvia.... just floored by how fluent he is with the instrument.
I JUST GO crazy when I hear a mandolin I just love that instrument and also any mandolin music I absolutely adore Greek music specially with mandolin who else loves the Mandarin
Avi is an awesome musician, as well as a dear person!! I can't wait to see him again.
The man is so nice, he at first sat at a different posture that wasn't suitable.. Then he changed it smilingly he didn't lose his smart attitude while they were laughing and performed so well!
I. Allegro 1:02
II. Largo 3:45
III. 6:11
Stunning execution and what I love about it is that is effortlessly virtuoustic without being gratuitously showy , which is what all great musicianship is about... orchestral perfection x
Je ne me lasse jamais d'écouter ce Vivaldi. Bravo aux musiciens.
On ne peut jamais se passer d'écouter VIVALDI...
Quand, je pense qu'il existe des Soit Disant Religieux qui osent prétendre que la Musique et les Instruments sont "des Péchés" : ça me révolte !
Mais, les Imbéciles sont partout...
ANTONIO VIVALDI n'est pas du tout Comparable avec les Interprètes de Rap !
En outre, ça n'a rien à voir avec n'importe quelle Musique...
Ce sont un Fond Sonore avec des Paroles de Haines Diffamatoires !
On parlera toujours de VIVALDI...
Mais, le Rap, ça m'étonnerait ???
WOW! The mandolin is wondrous for this concerto. Should be more of them. Lively and lovely! The audio is well recorded. And I liked to see the performers. And the bubbles!
This is just some beautiful music, I could listen to this 24/7 !!!
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Grazie per essere vivo e potere ascoltare questa meraviglia!
Difficult to find words, but i will try: this is the fulfillment of all my musical dreams. Love it so much.
300 yrs. ago... No MIDI notation, no guitar Pro, no noteworthy composer, no Sibelius; shorter lifespans...
Mandolin & Lute sure sounds like a harpsichord! Great work!
Yeah seems like it's gotten easier over time, huh?
Not that I know what I'm doing anyway :).
I would think it is because they are all plucked strings .
Mandolina hermosa...
No steel strings either.
Nah more like a clavichord.
I love this version of Vivaldi. what a wonderful sound from this small instrument in the hands of a master.
Lyrical pride in musicianship. Thank you Avi and orchestra in Osaka.
I have always loved the mandolin and this beautiful piece only serves to convince me how sad it is that we have lost the application of such a fine ancient instrument.
So fabulous! He looks like he really enjoys playing. Pleasure to watch!
I just started learning this as one of my first baroque/classical pieces, so beautiful!
I love the Mandolin - always cheers me up when i hear it. AviAvital is a great mandolin virtuoso and looks great too :o)
Magnifique....Ce musicien israélien joue génialement...Bravo
Une musique exquise servie par un interprète des plus talentueux.👏👏👏😉
Peu de gens connaissent vraiment toutes les facettes de Vivaldi, si si !!! Écoutez sa plus belle partition dans son concerto pour mandolines, et ce n'est pas fini....son talent est illimité dans autres concertos non connus du grand public...
Fantastic! Golden hands, cords that play, sing and cry. Congratulations for all especialy for the solist.
Evaristo Lopes SP , Br
I was at a concert by him. So beautiful. Even have an autograph. Because I also play mandolin and I'm such a fan ...
Toujours un régal d'écouter ce concerto de Vivaldi.
Oh man, I thought this was supposed to be for violins. This makes so much more sense.
Originally it's a concerto for mandolin. In Vivaldi music, you can easily switch the fiddle family for the mandolin family.
Sure, but how do I switch my family?
Mandolin and violin have the same scordatura, easy to transpose.
For the layman: the mandolin is tuned the same way as the violin; G D A E, it also has the same basic fingering as the violin(however the mandolin is fretted and the violin is not). The largest difference is that with a mandolin you use a plectrum while the violin is bowed. This largely changes how the instrument is played. However, as a whole the mandolin is basically the same as the violin on paper, and as such you can practically use the same music for the the two instruments.
@@purple-flowers You are right
Plectrum is not a bow but finger are another world.
Every time I listen to this wonderful performance, I enjoy it so much as the first time I did! Incredible, outstanding. demanding, encouraging! Thanks Ave Avital! I will never stop enjoying your wonderful talent!
Vivaldi é o mestre dos concertos! Bravo, bravíssimo!
Fantastic arrangement! So proud of these young people!!!!
I LOVE You ENDLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESS !!! God BLESS You FOR THE BIG PLEASURE !!! WITH LOVE Your ETERNAL FEN Nadya Mirkova and all My friends from Sofia - Bulgaria - Europe - America and all World !!!
I have a mandolin in my hands now, and am excited to begin learning it. It will be my first venture into the bluegrass style, barring limited bluegrass/country acoustic guitar. I have been eager to learn this and the banjo for awhile, so no, you are definitely not alone.
I listen to this weekly.I love it each time.
Magnifique interprétation de vivaldi
なんて透明感のある響き！心に染み込みます！
Zgadzam się. Sama gram na mandolinie i innych strunowych instrumentach 😀. Doskonale zagrane : świetny, sprawny technicznie i wrażliwy wykonawca , stąd tak czysty dźwięk 👍 . Pozdrawiam 👋
Damn. This just sounds like the Kramer vs. Kramer version. Great film, great music, great composer, great performer.
One of the best classical songs ever. Shit is pure fire.
There is no song here and no shit either.
Cool story bro
Char Char Binks Of course it is. What are you talking about?
Frank Pam
If someone wanted to be a really, really pedantic, hairsplitting prat then they could say it's Baroque, not Classical. Either way it's just great music.
Jenny De Lacey You are right, I was thinking of classical music rather than pop, jazz etc., but it is Baroque. Avital is an outstanding musician who can make even lesser music seem great.
Um, I think I need a mandolin now
Aidan Avery everyone needs a mandolin
I tuned my cavaquinho to the mandolin tuning... its so depressing
me too
@@chriswang3386 Everyone needs one.
So very pleased that I came accross this on TH-cam.
Brings us out of the troubles of this world and reminds us that Heaven is there and waiting for us no matter what happens here.
Marvelous sound, so perfectly recorded.
It doesn't hurt that the guy is gorgeous
Right?
Excelente interpretación orquestal y felicitación especial al solista.
wow, what fun, cute sound, yet, totally graceful and wonderfully mechanical classical music masterpiece by an incredible composer
I ❤️ this so much, it must be the 9th time I've watched it... this year. The artistry and tbh the pure sonority of a mandolin soloist with an all mandolin orchestra is just *chefs kiss* Ty everyone.
Quelle interprétation ! Sublime !! C'est un morceau que je ne me lasse pas d'écouter ! C'est DIVIN🤩
Cela fait plus de 50 ans que je l'écoute régulièrement, totalement sublime. Avi Avital et cet ensemble musical sont remarquables. Magnifique interprétation.
Beautiful and so seldom heard. That Music ist just beautiful! Peter
love the uniqueness of this insternent
Merveilleux !! Viva Vivaldi !!
The sound is magnificent
Merveilleux Vivaldi dont la musique est si rafraichissante et apaisante. Ce concerto pour mandoline met de la joie au cœur.
Vivaldi...è sempre Vivaldi...
This guy is more than awesome, i am unable to put into words, love it!
I learned to play Mandolin in India more than 50 years ago. It was a popular instrument for playing popular songs.
Merci pour cet enchantement ! Quand je découvre que la mandoline n'est pas que l'instrument de la chanson napolitaine.
Absolutely out of this world.
Absolutely out of this world. Thanks for sharing
NUNCA voy a comprar productos que interrumpen un concierto con su publicidad. Excelent performance, by the way. Thank you!
My favourite.
Cudo, cudo cudo!
I just began learning the mandolin and I find this so inspiring!
Avi, Sei Gesund und Shabbat Shalom! Wunderbar, ich habe alles genoßen!! Vielen Dank!
Великолепно!!! Прекрасное исполнение!!! Браво!!!
Menudo solista.!!
Precioso!!
Dopiero posłucham, ale już się cieszę. Uwielbiam ten kawalek😊
Démonstration incomparable de virtuosité !
Merci pour ce moment de pur bonheur !
Magnifique! Surtout que j aime bcp VIVALDI. Merci bcp aux artistes
Avi Avital can make that Vivaldi Mandolin sing with pleasure and subtle grace.
Theodora Szuba I agree.
The recording quality is superb. How I wish Takashi Ochi is alive, his playing has superb finesse.
This is beautiful.
I am reteaching myself the mandolin.
It has been over 25 years.
It is probably one of the easier instruments to learn though.
I think...
It can be a very sexy instrument.
Wow! Perfect music for an evening of entertaining and conversation. Better keep those hors d'oeuvres coming!
Исполнение 🔥 и инструмент отличный.
Beautiful! Nothing like the sound of a mandolin.
Che gioia! Un suono meraviglioso!
can't wait to see him in concert!! : ))
Absolutely phenomenal
Para mi es la máxima genialidad del gran Vivaldi. Saludos desde Cusco Perú.
Que du bonheur!!
Bravo !!! Excelente !!! Muy buena presentación. Me gustó mucho. Felicidades
Absolutely gorgeous, so vibrant.
That was too beautiful. Vivaldi is one of my favorite composers, The mandolin has a wonderful sound, and I love its light, festive sound. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
What a lovely delicate small instrument!
i have been searching for this piece so long!
FANTASTIC...
ABSOLUTEMENT...
YESS......... ... ....... .. .
Absolutely brilliant musician and an excellent instrument.
Spectacular performance of divine music!!!
Underbart.
Längesedan jag hört mandolin spelas.
Uppväxt med detta instrument. 💗
Amo escuchar a Vivaldi desde sus dedos 🎼🎶💕💕💕
I’ve heard this on the organ, however Vivaldi knew it was meant for the mandolin!