All but Einstein shocked me. The more I think about it though, I can see Conan Doyle being a violinist, considering his description of the instrument in Sherlock Holmes. Cool video!
What a fascinating video. I knew about Einstein, Chaplin and others like the famous American comedian Jack Benny who owned a Stradivarius. But most of the others were a surprise to me. Out of curiosity I googled Mussolini and discovered that his Amati violin was auctioned by Bonhams on 12th May 2014
I was very surprised to see Meryl Streep on this list. What was especially fitting though, for me, was learning that Marlene Dietrich played, as I am named after her and I have been playing the violin for forty years. Also, I have performed the Vivaldi concerto played here by Jayne Mansfield. And I was delighted to know that Alan Turing also played the Geige.
I have seen her movie several times,so had known about that. But that was also the reason ,that Perlman,Stern,O'Conner and the other famous violinist played during the concert of the movie..
You should include Park Eunbin, a Korean actress who is currently the hottest thing out of that country. She just starred in a great K drama called “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” but before that she was in one called “Do you love Brahms?” She played violin when she was young and brought back her skills for the show. She’s pretty good.
Absolutely loved your video! You could consider doing an opposite video. How Mendelssohn was a prolific painter and Borodin a great scientist. Or just keep doing what interests you, it’s great!
@@BibiPelic thank you!!!! Haha I just learned that Chopin was a talented artist as well and did many drawings. From Alan Walkers, “Chopin, Copernicus of the piano”
This is perhaps outside your remit as a violinist, but do you know of any famous people who play(ed) the viola? It is known that many of the great composers preferred the viola when performing in ensembles (Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Glinka, Hindemith, and so on), but apart from the modern viola virtuosi known specifically for their music-making, is there anybody from recent history, most noted for their contributions to some other discipline, who also privately enjoyed... my instrument? (You see now why I ask.)
Understand! .Who comes to mind now is the current Japanese Emperor, Naruhito. He plays the viola. I’ll do some further research - it would be interesting to know!
I suppose it would be interesting to hear a sample of his playing. I think that at least with people who have spent enough time with their instrument for the music to flow freely, you can sense a bit of their soul in their music. Just from the look on his face, nevermind the things I have heard and read about him, I would not be expecting peace and sweetness. Hmmmmm, one wonders. Tim O
@@AC5SH Tim, it certainly would be interesting. We had discussions at music history classes whether playing music makes one a better person. The discussion ended that one might play an instrument beautifully, but not necessarily be the best person. Another example similar to Mussolini is Reinhard Heydrich, one of the most prominent Nazis. He even gave concerts performing on the violin while he was running the Protektorat of Bohemia.
@@AC5SH Tim, it certainly would be interesting. We had discussions at music history classes whether playing music makes one a better person. The discussion ended that one might play an instrument beautifully, but not necessarily be the best person. Another example similar to Mussolini is Reinhard Heydrich, one of the most prominent Nazis. He even gave concerts performing on the violin while he was governing the Protektorat of Bohemia.
Fascinating 😊
Really happy I found this. I’m using it for school project for orchestra.
Jane surprised me as well
All but Einstein shocked me. The more I think about it though, I can see Conan Doyle being a violinist, considering his description of the instrument in Sherlock Holmes. Cool video!
Many thanks! Happy to hear!
I also agree with You that the most surprising was Jane Mansfield
What a fascinating video. I knew about Einstein, Chaplin and others like the famous American comedian Jack Benny who owned a Stradivarius. But most of the others were a surprise to me. Out of curiosity I googled Mussolini and discovered that his Amati violin was auctioned by Bonhams on 12th May 2014
Thanks! Happy you like it. Yes, it’s interesting that Mussolini’s violin was not so long ago auctioned.
Didn't know about Leonardo,but if you think.about it ,it actually isn't surprising the genius he was.
That’s true!
I was very surprised to see Meryl Streep on this list. What was especially fitting though, for me, was learning that Marlene Dietrich played, as I am named after her and I have been playing the violin for forty years. Also, I have performed the Vivaldi concerto played here by Jayne Mansfield. And I was delighted to know that Alan Turing also played the Geige.
Thanks for sharing!
I have seen her movie several times,so had known about that. But that was also the reason ,that Perlman,Stern,O'Conner and the other famous violinist played during the concert of the movie..
Great episode! Honestly, all were a surprise to me👍
Thanks, Adriana!
i will say Jayne Mansfield took me by surprise.
Einstein & Mussolini
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You forgot Louis Farrakhan...a virtuoso violinist in his own right.
Thanks for sharing! I’ll add him to the list for next videos.
What about the Duke of Wellington?
Yes, you’re right, thanks! He played too. I’ll put him on the list for Part 2!
You should include Park Eunbin, a Korean actress who is currently the hottest thing out of that country. She just starred in a great K drama called “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” but before that she was in one called “Do you love Brahms?” She played violin when she was young and brought back her skills for the show. She’s pretty good.
Many thanks for the tip! Will check her out. I will sure include her in the next episode on famous people who play the violin.
wow, i love that show!!
I was surprised about Charlie Chaplin for playing with the left hand and Marily strip who learned in 2 months!!!!!! but all of course are impressive
Absolutely loved your video! You could consider doing an opposite video. How Mendelssohn was a prolific painter and Borodin a great scientist. Or just keep doing what interests you, it’s great!
Thanks so much Stephen! Your idea is great!
@@BibiPelic thank you!!!! Haha I just learned that Chopin was a talented artist as well and did many drawings. From Alan Walkers, “Chopin, Copernicus of the piano”
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Jane Mansfield
You forgot Larry Fine of the Three Stooges. An excellent violinist.
Coming up in next video!
Chaplin played the cello as well.
Yes, he did!
JANE MANSFIELD.
This is perhaps outside your remit as a violinist, but do you know of any famous people who play(ed) the viola? It is known that many of the great composers preferred the viola when performing in ensembles (Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Glinka, Hindemith, and so on), but apart from the modern viola virtuosi known specifically for their music-making, is there anybody from recent history, most noted for their contributions to some other discipline, who also privately enjoyed... my instrument? (You see now why I ask.)
Understand! .Who comes to mind now is the current Japanese Emperor, Naruhito. He plays the viola. I’ll do some further research - it would be interesting to know!
@@BibiPelic Oh, that IS interesting! I'll be curious to see who else you can find.
least surprise: Leonardo... what couldn't he do? most surprise: Mussolini
Einstein und Marlene Dietrich 😅
Mussolini is a bit of a shock.
Yes, he is. I was also shocked when I found out.
I suppose it would be interesting to hear a sample of his playing. I think that at least with people who have spent enough time with their instrument for the music to flow freely, you can sense a bit of their soul in their music.
Just from the look on his face, nevermind the things I have heard and read about him, I would not be expecting peace and sweetness.
Hmmmmm, one wonders.
Tim O
@@AC5SH Tim, it certainly would be interesting. We had discussions at music history classes whether playing music makes one a better person. The discussion ended that one might play an instrument beautifully, but not necessarily be the best person. Another example similar to Mussolini is Reinhard Heydrich, one of the most prominent Nazis. He even gave concerts performing on the violin while he was running the Protektorat of Bohemia.
@@AC5SH Tim, it certainly would be interesting. We had discussions at music history classes whether playing music makes one a better person. The discussion ended that one might play an instrument beautifully, but not necessarily be the best person. Another example similar to Mussolini is Reinhard Heydrich, one of the most prominent Nazis. He even gave concerts performing on the violin while he was governing the Protektorat of Bohemia.
I was very surprised by Mussolini
Anyone see that Thomas Jefferson statue has 6 fingers on his bow hand?
For me, the only shock on that list is Mussolini. Yicks! How could someone so despicable also, on some level, be dedicated to beauty?
Mussolini