The way he talks about this piece is as if he is discovering it for the first time. He made me fall in love with this concerto yet again. Recently discovered this amazing violinist. Why? I want more!
James Ehnes should be far better well known than he is today. He is the most technically stable violinist out there today, and his clarity of tone is unmatched. His playing reminds me of that of Heifetz. I've met him on a few occasions and can say that he is not just a wonderful violinist, but human being as well.
As a "folk fiddler" trying to play parts of this fantastic concerto (failing, mostly) this is really helpful and interesting. Great playing! Now for Part 2 ....
I got to see Ehnes play this piece at Blossom Music Center with the Cleveland Orchestra. And, I got to meet him afterward and he signed my 24 Caprices CD. I keep it in my violin case for good luck. Ehnes is amazing.
I saw him play at the SF about a year ago - he was phenomenal - just walked out on stage, played the Scottish Fantasy from memory (i think that's what it was). It was one of the most amazing solo violin performances ever I was blown away.
I love this concerto :D First piece of classical music that captured my attention(after childhood), and it still sounds just as awesome, and as James put, the introduction is very pretty and almost fool us, because what comes next is just mindblowing virtuosity! haha i love this concerto so much, maybe one day i'll start my violin classes, and maybe one day i'll be able to play it, not as solo violin of course haha
I heard him play the Korngold concerto with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra...and the next day he gave a masterclass at my school...got to shake his hand :)
I think it's wonderful too that some of the parts are actually somewhat ugly even... deliberately so. It just adds so much character and ambiguity to the piece, and makes the majesty of the iconic tutti that much more astounding and memorable.
What a great violinist James is,and with a Titanic understanding of the violin in all its glory. I do not know of any other violinist who has reflected so clearly the magical quality which seemingly lays in this wonderful instrument.
How I Remember Watching This Back In 2022
When are the Great Times Gone.😔
Thank You Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK)
The way he talks about this piece is as if he is discovering it for the first time. He made me fall in love with this concerto yet again. Recently discovered this amazing violinist. Why? I want more!
I think he even astounds himself with his playing. Always love listening to James Ehnes! What a master
James Ehnes should be far better well known than he is today. He is the most technically stable violinist out there today, and his clarity of tone is unmatched. His playing reminds me of that of Heifetz. I've met him on a few occasions and can say that he is not just a wonderful violinist, but human being as well.
I never heard Heifetz live but I heard Ehnes and his sound is absolutely beautiful.
This is true... and you are lucky to have met him🙂
Fast forward 9 years and he's one of the world's premier violinists :)
As a "folk fiddler" trying to play parts of this fantastic concerto (failing, mostly) this is really helpful and interesting. Great playing! Now for Part 2 ....
I got to see Ehnes play this piece at Blossom Music Center with the Cleveland Orchestra. And, I got to meet him afterward and he signed my 24 Caprices CD. I keep it in my violin case for good luck. Ehnes is amazing.
I saw him play at the SF about a year ago - he was phenomenal - just walked out on stage, played the Scottish Fantasy from memory (i think that's what it was). It was one of the most amazing solo violin performances ever I was blown away.
Music:
1:10
1:35
2:13
3:16
4:22
5:21...
I had the pleasure to sit and chat with him at a masterclass yesterday :) Genuinelly a down to earth lovely guy.
The first video I have ever seen with 0 dislikes. Ehnes is great!
I saw him perform the Tchaikovsky with the Cleveland Orchestra years ago: earth-shattering.
Breathtaking playing, and wonderfully insightful commentary. James Ehnes is on another level! Thanks so much for the posting!
Wonderful playing; it's really nice to hear him share his thoughts.
Also, couldn't help but notice that his sweater matches the tree haha.
WOOT James Ehnes!! He signed my CD :)
Bravo !
Thanks Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK)
I love this concerto :D
First piece of classical music that captured my attention(after childhood), and it still sounds just as awesome, and as James put, the introduction is very pretty and almost fool us, because what comes next is just mindblowing virtuosity!
haha i love this concerto so much, maybe one day i'll start my violin classes, and maybe one day i'll be able to play it, not as solo violin of course haha
he's coming to Colombia!!!!! got first row tickets
Amazing!!
Wonderful! How much nourishing!
It makes God's speak a little bid more human🙂🙃 by speaking English... and friendly🙂
"I always thought that was such a neat part" he says to the drop-jawed
very good afinacion
@stevenmario1 me too! It was fantastic
There aren't many fiddlers who don't get in the way. There's nothing between me and Tchaikovsky when he plays it.
Can't he just shut up and play? Love his music
Firstmaster lectroid I know 6 years ago but, did you ever realize what video you're watching?
@@flacidPillow exactly
360p gang represent!! who else came early?
I heard him play the Korngold concerto with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra...and the next day he gave a masterclass at my school...got to shake his hand :)
I think it's wonderful too that some of the parts are actually somewhat ugly even... deliberately so. It just adds so much character and ambiguity to the piece, and makes the majesty of the iconic tutti that much more astounding and memorable.
What a great violinist James is,and with a Titanic understanding of the violin in all its glory. I do not know of any other violinist who has reflected so clearly the magical quality which seemingly lays in this wonderful instrument.
@mareoraft haha its actually one of those parts that just sound hard, but aren't really that hard to play. james ehnes is awesome!
your violin sounds colorful in your hands!!!!!!!
Thank God for James Ehnes!
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Can't wait for this on Sept 14th in Fort Worth!
Amazing………!!!
I just went to his concert last night at Benaroya Hall. Just excellent!
"I always thought that was such a neat part"
i LOLed!!! XD
just saw him performing tonight at TSO and it was amazing!
2:19 _ 3:16
such beautiful sound
Отличное видео!
Спасибо!
Он здорово играет.И рассказывает о музыке очень интересно.
Nice, except that the opening phrase is written to be played twice as fast as what Ehnes is demonstrating.