Ok violinist here - I can honestly say this is complete mastery on the verge of perfection. His complete knowledge, not just of the piece but of his violin, is something that can only come from a lifetime of constant dedication. The last movement demonstrates the level of command he has on his bow, knowing it so well I almost thought he would hit the nut, or its point, using full length to the millimetre. The second movement shows his command of dynamics, and those repeated single upbow runs played so softly are controlled to a degree that although on the edge of perception it does not seem to be too soft, every time he plays that phrase it is identical. But the first movement: How divine. Those octave shifts he does at the high register are perfectly in tune and shaped so well, that you forget your listening to a perfect piece and you are transported to another realm. That to me is a true testament of a great performance - the inescapable transcendence of all of us to a higher plane, something that combines the technical mastery with nothing short of magic.
In terms of recorded performances, would you wager this specific one to be one of the greatest violin solos of all time? This literally brought me to tears the first time i watched it.....
I went backstage after his performance of Sibelius violin concerto in d, in 1995 Dorothy chandler pavilion, and I asked him if was touring with a Stradivarius loaner from the Smithsonian institute, and said yes, and let me hold it , I was in awe, one of those surreal moments, a real Strad, great guy Maxim
@@Jaker788 He was touring with Two Strads, I just knew about the one from the Teldec catalog , and got the ticket from them with the meet and greet bonus.
@@alejandrolagos1594 My oh my I heard Vengerov in Madrid in the early 2000s and I was too scared to try and meet him afterwards. I was in such awe. I am going to listen to him again in a couple of weeks in Madrid. I remember there was a lady in the public that offered him a floer bouquet (big bouquet). It could be me in a couple of weeks. I am lucky to be able to listen to him again.
C’est vraiment ça la perle d’une puissance , d’une Rigueur , d’une beauté parfaite entre le compositeur , le soliste et l’acteur qui met tout en œuvre pour nous rendre heureux !
Having mainly been listening to Sibelius's symphonies till now (I think the 7th is the greatest piece of music ever written), this performance has really started to unfold the violin concerto for me. There is so much more here than I have appreciated before.
The people who attended this concert are so lucky. To hear Vengerov and the Chicago symphony absolutely own this performance of Sibelius, followed by an encore of Ysaye Sonata 3. Thank god we at least have both of those recordings
Vengerov is truly amazing, but he has been since he was 7 years old. This guy was playing the most difficult music you can imagine as a kid. Now he can sleep-play through it. He was out for while from a back injury, so I don't know how he plays now. But I saw him in Miami playing an entire hour and a half solo 15 years ago. Completely solo. No piano, nothing. I could not breath for the entire concert. Breath-taking. Then to find out he was playing all of that treacherous music when he was 12 years old. Sick!
Я не особо разбираюсь в классической музыке. Узнала о Сибелиусе и поиск мне выдал этот концерт. Прослушала на одном дыхании. Это волшебно! Гениальные композитор и исполнитель. Благодарю за возможность увидеть и услышать такой шедевр!
I think Maxim Vergerov is my favourite violinist, of all. Such a great combination of sensitivity and strength. Seriousness, yet I feel a hunt of humour in it. And his humility... You really have to be at service of the music in this work. Which he very much is.
What a wonderful performance of J.Sibelius' violin concerto op.47 by the highly acclaimed violinist Maxim Vengerov with the outstanding Chicago Symphony Orchestre and the world-famous conductor D.Baremboin! I have always admired Vengerov for his musicality,virtuosity and his artistic seriousness.E.Woelfer
Vengerov is a Grand violonist.and the Chicago orchestra is quite divine. This concerto has a place deep in my heart,and everytime I think classical music,I think Sibelius violin concerto. There must be something to it that vibrates at the deepest of my soul.
I love Sibelius. And have loved many of his works from 15 to 75. But today I finally "heard" and "understood" the violin concerto. I will follow Maxim Vengerov's playing for the rest of my life.
The tone of this violin is fucking incredible. And it borders on miraculous that the strings (regardless of brand) can stay virtually completely in tune after such intense punishment under fingers and bow hair. Wow. And I am myself a violinist, and restorer of violin family instruments. This phenomenon never ceases to astound me.
Vengerov's tone is always good, but this is really impressive. Sounds like it's pushing the mid-range frequencies. Kind of reminds me of the Soil Stradivarius, although that thing is in a league of its own.
What is amazing about Vengerov is his confidence. He is in full control of this magnificent piece. The music comes from inside him. Although obviously he has not written the piece yet one feels it is part of him, it comes from his soul. You can not expect more from a performer. Comparing his playing to that of Chang or others does not make sense. Each of them has his (her) own ideas of interpreting this piece. I am lucky I can enjoy all of them.
Well said, George. This particular performance is electrifying and complete in every way, but each rendering by other artists has something of its own to offer..... what a level this particular one reaches though !
Vengerov is my musical crush. His playing is absolutely apotheosic, I love many violinists but when I first heard Vengerov's Ysaye Sonata i irremediably fell in love with his playing. Long live to this charming man
my dad loves classical music and I was searching up concerts for christmas and booked him in London , I've never heard of him before and I've been watching his videos . wow he is amazing
I remember listening to this, without knowing Sibelius's nationality at the time, and thinking that it "sounded cold and snowy". Little did I know... Perfect mood for a fireplace and an ice storm outside! Genius!
I honestly never got the impression of warm and snowy… just saw a rather sad story in my head, felt the emotions, but never any particular landscape. this tastes more like heartbreak than frostbite
I was shocked when I first saw it. I've listened to several violinists perform Sibelius's violin concerto, but this rendition is something different. Vengerov is definitely special.
Fantastic! One of the best violin concertos played by perhaps the best violinist in the world, at least now living.. Credit to Sibelius, Vengerov, Barenboim and CSO! An unforgettable concert.
Same! Wouldn't have given this a chance if Twoset didn't perform it. Now, I'm comparing this vs Hilary's and Ray's, and I think this is my fav version 😊 and eddy's of course! 😁
Pasiune si dragoste de muzica de inalt nivel, orchestra cunoscuta in lumea muzicala, dirijorul un pasionat pentru acuratete de inalt nivel, tanarul violonist din noua generatie de tineri, bine cotati in muzica, muzica ne face fericiti gandim altfel ascultand muzica de orice fel, va multumesc.
I have been enjoying this concerto for the past 60 years. This version is among the most outstanding ones that I have heard. Vengerov is a colossal talent . I am surprised the poor violin survived the relentless onslaught from his nimble fingers.
The most beautiful Sibelius concerto ever played!It was wonderful to listen and watch the beautiful Maxim!Bravo maestro Barenboim and Orchestra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The violinist, the conductor and the orchestra, as they were playing, were living the passion and compassion of each of Sibelius' notes; and for this everyone was in their unique hypnotic internal state by which they produced for each of us the incredible wonder of this performance. BRAVO!
I thought the orchestra was too loud or the violin high notes too quite around 15:50. That's really the only problem I could find with the performance, and I guess it's subjective on my part.
Okay wow, I cried in the second moment, what a masterpiece.His Sibelius is breathtaking,and to me the best.His choice of dynamics really do it for me, as well as the perfect combination of aggression and moments of just pure beauty,making it more beautiful.I don'y know how to explain it but he hits the sweet spot for this concerto. Vengerov is a genius!
@@andrewkatz5689 Heifetz one, to me, feels like less emotion... brilliant technically, of course, though I prefer Oistrakh's tone for Sibelius in particular.
To me, this is the definite Sibelius Violin Concerto experience. No other performer could even match this, that vibrato beginning at 4:31 is just sublime..
too romantic? but the piece was written in 1904. well, whatever. i'm willing to have a better listening-experience over a thematically fitting one that's jarring to listen to.
Disagree, the landscape you are referring to is lost due to the conducting, the orchestra "voice" is off, not Maxim's. But will check out the Heifetz, can't say I was that impressed by Chang, which I found rather emotionally flat.
Over one thousand people disliked this. You can dislike the music (how???) but can you not appreciate the decades of practicing 40 hours a day for this???
I literally am left breathless when I listen to this....Sibelius would have loved his interpretation... it is so beautiful its impossible to imagine the gorgeous sounds that come from Vengerovs heart and soul...
Before even stopping to consider interpretation of this searing, complex and heartfelt work - the level of assembled skill in this recording - soloist, orchestra and conductor; the hours of diligent work and years of collective experience focused on this performance simply astounds me; the sheer superabundant human achievement involved.
В первый раз Сибелиуса услышала, когда мне было 17 лет. Сейчас - почти 55. Тогда в СССР продавались в киосках такие музыкальные журналы с вкладышами из голубых пластиковых пластинок. И до сих пор , - Сибелиус для меня - как непостижимая Вселенная. Такое многогранное звучание- вся трагедия, вся эйфория, торжественность, вероятность невозможного и возможного - всё в этих звуках! Просто слов не хватит, как выразить свой восторг этой музыкой!
"Ach du lieber, mein schatz"!!!!! It's beyond any words to try to describe this amazing concerto & performance!!! Maxim put ALL of his heart & soul into this magnificant concerto! How could God make such a man & composer to bless us????? Viewing this video was one of the great moments of all my 79 years! I'm almost "torn to tears"!!!
This is my favorite performance of this concerto now that I finally heard it 13 years later! The one I thought was best was always Pekka Kuusisto's since as a fellow finn I felt he had my favorite interpretation of Sibelius, but this one just left me in awe
I cannot unlisten to this. Everyone else's version pales in comparison. The emotional journey I went through with this piece cannot be replicated. How I wish I could be one of those people in the audience, listening to all of this live
Watched this several times in the past years and still can't take my eyes off him. Transcendent. And I still can't believe they didn't give them a standing ovation!
Sibelius would have had chills, goosebumps and pride of his work. Maxim performance precisely exemplified the feelings and expressions of Sibelius during the solitude stage of life he chose at the time of composition and culmination to Mastery. It doesn't get any better than this 👌 Let's not also forget the amazing conductor and mature orchestra!
Sibelius makes me not only happy but a better human being as well. God bless him endlessly. Thanks to Mr. Vengerov, Mr. Barenboim and the CSO for the subtle performance: you can ear everything on a clear and delicate atmosphere full of energy with exact passion. It is inspiring from a holistic perspective, from the very beginning to the end, just like it was come up with in the Sibelius brain, heart and soul, beside his green hearth. I am glad we can enjoy such finest musicians the former one making music and the others performing it now. Finland can be proud of all of it. I wish its people the best. Thanks to AgoraVoxFrance for sharing music without borders. Kiitos.
Это что-то невообразимо прекрасное по силе эмоционального воздействия...Каждая нота словно дребезжащий нерв...Какую же душу надо иметь чтобы так звучала скрипка в руках у музыканта!))))))Как будто живёшь в первый раз среди неведомой реальности:какой-то волшебной...совсем неземной...
This performance... it's not one that could be performed by a prodigy, nor an impassioned worker, but only by a prodigy of superb passion and dedication. Vengerov's performance must have taken an entire lifetime-even for a prodigy- to master. Superb, just spectacular.
It was so well played that I had tears in my eyes. For a long time, I thought the only one was Ida Haendel who played it the best. But Maxim Vengerov played it masterfully in every respect. WOW!
Same, I was just talking to my friend about how tf after listening to this piece for so many times, this is the first time I found out the part around 21:00 is just insanely beautiful... I rarely listen to classical music, but this piece is just special
I have to thank TwoSet for introducing me to violin repertoire. I hate to say this as a piano player, but I love violin repertoire more than piano sometimes 😂 This is beautiful!!!! HOLY CRAP. Mind is blown!! Edit: Sibelius is a freaking genius. Finland must be so proud to have him.
Thank you, we indeed are! ❤️🔥 Are you acquainted with Sibelius’ tree series? My particular favourite is The Spruce. He has captured the true essence of that tree into his piece.
Perhaps it's not Vengerov playing, is what we call "the Genius" expressing through him. He, along with many of the other 'Ling Lings", are just GREAT conduits.
I think he watches it but isn't really impressed with it cause before he performs on stage, he probably performed this on the practice room thousands of times. So he already knew what to expect on stage.
The more I listen to this piece the more I love it. I literally get goosebumps throughout the whole piece as Vengerov makes me feel emotions I didn't know existed. This is officially my favorite classical piece now. Thank you so much Sibelius and Vengerov for this masterpiece.
I have adhd and I watched this video through. Either my brain likes something 110 percent or I get bored, and I didn’t get bored. 9/10, because every concierto can always be better. Bravo.
I've now listened to it 5 times. Like? No, like is not the world. It's a magic charm. It's transcendental. almost too much beauty to absorb. What a performance, what a composition.
For some it may be a trivial fact, to be able to see such a talent in person, I had the joy of seeing it when I arrived in Buenos Aires on his last visit. I could thank you for all of us so many tears of emotion shed with your talent.
I have watched Vengerov numerous times but never the Sibelius. He kind of fell off my radar years ago. I must say: this is close to one of the most astounding performances of the piece I have ever heard, and I've been listening to it for over 50 years. Standing ovation for Max Vengerov. (2011 concert, long time ago, I know, but it doesn't matter).
what how are they still sitting after hearing that marvelous miracle??!! If I'd been at the site I would've sprang up the moment he finished and clapped til my hands bled
Absolutely stunning , his playing is too extraordinary for any form of words to describe it . Hearing this makes me cry at his beauty and tone , it is a wonderful peice and he is an incredible violinist and by saying that I would be under rating it
D'une intensité folle, l'entendre c'est déjà impressionnant, mais le voir jouer, on mesure l'investissement de toute son âme et on le ressent en nous.. 😔🙏🎶💓🎶 L'Adagio est à mourir ❣️👏Vous êtes tous fantastiques ! Ce génie de Sibelius, aucune pitié pour le soliste 😅✨🌟✨
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I cannot wait to see this musician live this year!
He has inspired us so much.
O hey I just found this comment.... You guys have grown a lot in the past 2 years!
Holy Molly, you're are great guys!
I cannot wait to see TwoSet live next month! Notice me meme king!
TwoSetViolin Composer here boiz. Just came to see if Sibelius will ever beat my Violin concerto views
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sigh... last minute study...
HAHAHA it’s midnight already
hi eddy 😆
hi brett ♥️
don't forget to also revise the facial expressions needed to sound better ;)
Anyone else came here from reddit?
You can do it! :)
@@nickroosh9407 all of us?
Ok violinist here - I can honestly say this is complete mastery on the verge of perfection. His complete knowledge, not just of the piece but of his violin, is something that can only come from a lifetime of constant dedication.
The last movement demonstrates the level of command he has on his bow, knowing it so well I almost thought he would hit the nut, or its point, using full length to the millimetre.
The second movement shows his command of dynamics, and those repeated single upbow runs played so softly are controlled to a degree that although on the edge of perception it does not seem to be too soft, every time he plays that phrase it is identical.
But the first movement: How divine. Those octave shifts he does at the high register are perfectly in tune and shaped so well, that you forget your listening to a perfect piece and you are transported to another realm. That to me is a true testament of a great performance - the inescapable transcendence of all of us to a higher plane, something that combines the technical mastery with nothing short of magic.
In terms of recorded performances, would you wager this specific one to be one of the greatest violin solos of all time? This literally brought me to tears the first time i watched it.....
In spite of all that, I still prefer Joshua Bell's version.
one of those rare moments where the right soloist, the right conductor and the right orchestra come together to play the right piece
even the right violist
right :)
Pato HG *violinist
IT WAS IN MY MINE. BESTS GOT TOGETHER
@@patohg1337 you troll 🤣
I went backstage after his performance of Sibelius violin concerto in d, in 1995 Dorothy chandler pavilion, and I asked him if was touring with a Stradivarius loaner from the Smithsonian institute, and said yes, and let me hold it , I was in awe, one of those surreal moments, a real Strad, great guy Maxim
Gotta be scary touring with a loaner violin, a museum piece.
@@Jaker788 He was touring with Two Strads, I just knew about the one from the Teldec catalog , and got the ticket from them with the meet and greet bonus.
Thank you for sharing what was a transcendental moment for you.
@@alejandrolagos1594 My oh my I heard Vengerov in Madrid in the early 2000s and I was too scared to try and meet him afterwards. I was in such awe. I am going to listen to him again in a couple of weeks in Madrid. I remember there was a lady in the public that offered him a floer bouquet (big bouquet). It could be me in a couple of weeks. I am lucky to be able to listen to him again.
C’est vraiment ça la perle d’une puissance , d’une Rigueur , d’une beauté parfaite entre le compositeur , le soliste et l’acteur qui met tout en œuvre pour nous rendre heureux !
Legend says that they're still clapping til this day.
Gee, I wonder why...
😂😂😂😂
🐱🐱🐱🐱
I cant believe this guy can play so accurately with all that emotion and dancing and stuff what a legend!
I am 80 and have listened to this magnificent concerto for 60 years or more and this is the best I have heard
xØx
jd
I was a music critic-yes this is the best!
But ray Chen’s is so good too!
Having mainly been listening to Sibelius's symphonies till now (I think the 7th is the greatest piece of music ever written), this performance has really started to unfold the violin concerto for me. There is so much more here than I have appreciated before.
I may be u some day but i am still only 15
This is lovely to read
Sibelius and Tchaikovsky have only one violin concerto each, and they're two of the most beautiful violin concertos ever.
suma a beethoven ;)
Dont forget Brahms, that one is still greater than Tchaikovsky’s in my opinion
They all are great it's just matter of taste
I don't personally enjoy the Tchaikovsky's. I think Sibelius's is the best, followed by Brahm's and Mendelssohn's
@@royal051093 Yes I don't enjoy Tchaikovsky's either. I would also put the Paganini concerto on the third spot together with Mendelssohn.
The people who attended this concert are so lucky. To hear Vengerov and the Chicago symphony absolutely own this performance of Sibelius, followed by an encore of Ysaye Sonata 3. Thank god we at least have both of those recordings
Vengerov is truly amazing, but he has been since he was 7 years old. This guy was playing the most difficult music you can imagine as a kid. Now he can sleep-play through it. He was out for while from a back injury, so I don't know how he plays now. But I saw him in Miami playing an entire hour and a half solo 15 years ago. Completely solo. No piano, nothing. I could not breath for the entire concert. Breath-taking. Then to find out he was playing all of that treacherous music when he was 12 years old. Sick!
Я не особо разбираюсь в классической музыке. Узнала о Сибелиусе и поиск мне выдал этот концерт. Прослушала на одном дыхании. Это волшебно! Гениальные композитор и исполнитель. Благодарю за возможность увидеть и услышать такой шедевр!
Да есть чудо
1st movement 0:36 (Allegro moderato)
2nd movement 16:30 (Adagio di molto)
3rd movement 25:29 (Allegro ma non tanto)
@AgoraVoxFrance can you add it to the description?
replying just to keep this comment at the top
Same
your sacrifices are most helpful
Bravo!
I think Maxim Vergerov is my favourite violinist, of all. Such a great combination of sensitivity and strength. Seriousness, yet I feel a hunt of humour in it. And his humility... You really have to be at service of the music in this work. Which he very much is.
He is really from XXI siècle, absolutely modern
@@lada_bell Is that a good thing?
@@mattias5157 the best!!!
@@lada_bell OK... Not in my playbook, but we are all different and appreciate different things.
What a wonderful performance of J.Sibelius' violin concerto op.47 by the highly acclaimed violinist Maxim Vengerov with the outstanding Chicago Symphony Orchestre and the world-famous conductor D.Baremboin! I have always admired Vengerov for his musicality,virtuosity and his artistic seriousness.E.Woelfer
I can't wait to hear Eddy's recording of this piece
Walerija Sultan me too.
Piece but yeah
Your name is everything sis
Yeeeepppppp
i would love it but that third movement is too oof
Vengerov is a Grand violonist.and the Chicago orchestra is quite divine. This concerto has a place deep in my heart,and everytime I think classical music,I think Sibelius violin concerto. There must be something to it that vibrates at the deepest of my soul.
Muzica lui Sibelius,acest mare compozitor al nordului ,este fermecatoare,de o mare sensibilitate ! Multumesc pentru prilejul de a o asculta!
i can't even begin to respect how much effort has been put into this playing
And incomprehensive, talent..
I love Sibelius. And have loved many of his works from 15 to 75. But today I finally "heard" and "understood" the violin concerto. I will follow Maxim Vengerov's playing for the rest of my life.
The tone of this violin is fucking incredible. And it borders on miraculous that the strings (regardless of brand) can stay virtually completely in tune after such intense punishment under fingers and bow hair. Wow. And I am myself a violinist, and restorer of violin family instruments. This phenomenon never ceases to astound me.
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I almost read it as "The tone of this violin is fucking terrible" and i almost had a heart attack
They don’t actually stay completely in tune. Soloists have to adapt in real time.
PepperMint lmao same
Vengerov's tone is always good, but this is really impressive. Sounds like it's pushing the mid-range frequencies. Kind of reminds me of the Soil Stradivarius, although that thing is in a league of its own.
What is amazing about Vengerov is his confidence. He is in full control of this magnificent piece. The music comes from inside him. Although obviously he has not written the piece yet one feels it is part of him, it comes from his soul. You can not expect more from a performer.
Comparing his playing to that of Chang or others does not make sense. Each of them has his (her) own ideas of interpreting this piece. I am lucky I can enjoy all of them.
Musical insanity at it's best, I would add.
Well said, George. This particular performance is electrifying and complete in every way, but each rendering by other artists has something of its own to offer..... what a level this particular one reaches though !
Superbly said Sir. Wholeheartedly agree.
Chang? Sara chang?
I am really pleased that you appreciate my comment.I adore Maxim Vengerov.
Vengerov is my musical crush. His playing is absolutely apotheosic, I love many violinists but when I first heard Vengerov's Ysaye Sonata i irremediably fell in love with his playing. Long live to this charming man
Agreed
my dad loves classical music and I was searching up concerts for christmas and booked him in London , I've never heard of him before and I've been watching his videos . wow he is amazing
Vengerov is one of the few musicians who, perhaps instinctively, uses Celibidache's phrasing. And he feels. He reaches the heart of the listener
I remember listening to this, without knowing Sibelius's nationality at the time, and thinking that it "sounded cold and snowy". Little did I know... Perfect mood for a fireplace and an ice storm outside! Genius!
Pedro Nuno Pulquério Vieira Maxim isn’t from the tropics either!
I honestly never got the impression of warm and snowy… just saw a rather sad story in my head, felt the emotions, but never any particular landscape. this tastes more like heartbreak than frostbite
I was shocked when I first saw it. I've listened to several violinists perform Sibelius's violin concerto, but this rendition is something different. Vengerov is definitely special.
Огромное Спасибо
Максиму Венгерову, за лучшую интерпритацию концерта Сибелиуса!
Браво!!!!❤❤❤
Fantastic! One of the best violin concertos played by perhaps the best violinist in the world, at least now living.. Credit to Sibelius, Vengerov, Barenboim and CSO! An unforgettable concert.
I agree!
Possibly the greatest recording of sibelius ever
Oh YES!!! Brilliant Performance!!!
I want to thank twoset for leading me to Sibelius. It's now one of my favorite pieces.
happy listening !! this piece is beautiful :)
0:40-1:30 some of the best melodies I ve ever heard .
Same, I'm here because of them too and this is definetly one of my favourite pieces aswell. :,)
Same! Wouldn't have given this a chance if Twoset didn't perform it. Now, I'm comparing this vs Hilary's and Ray's, and I think this is my fav version 😊 and eddy's of course! 😁
Not even “one of my favorites,” it’s just my favorite
This has to be one of the greatest examples of peak musicality online today. Absolutely breathtaking, and a testament to human capability
The ABSOLUTE BEST RENDITION of any violin concerto ever!
Pasiune si dragoste de muzica de inalt nivel, orchestra cunoscuta in lumea muzicala, dirijorul un pasionat pentru acuratete de inalt nivel, tanarul violonist din noua generatie de tineri, bine cotati in muzica, muzica ne face fericiti gandim altfel ascultand muzica de orice fel, va multumesc.
I have been enjoying this concerto for the past 60 years. This version is among the most outstanding ones that I have heard. Vengerov is a colossal talent . I am surprised the poor violin survived the relentless onslaught from his nimble fingers.
I hope you get to enjoy it for far more years.
@@leonmorales5744 Thank you Sir very much.
The most beautiful Sibelius concerto ever played!It was wonderful to listen and watch the beautiful Maxim!Bravo maestro Barenboim and Orchestra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Браво! Поистине, музыка - это международный язык, для которого не нужно слов.
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!
Then he rocks out ysaye in the encore
Fuckin legend
Love his ‘boxing’ so much
Also a Bach
And Sarabande! Both him and Hilary used the Sarabande as an encore to Sibelius!
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The violinist, the conductor and the orchestra, as they were playing, were living the passion and compassion of each of Sibelius' notes; and for this everyone was in their unique hypnotic internal state by which they produced for each of us the incredible wonder of this performance. BRAVO!
I thought the orchestra was too loud or the violin high notes too quite around 15:50. That's really the only problem I could find with the performance, and I guess it's subjective on my part.
Okay wow, I cried in the second moment, what a masterpiece.His Sibelius is breathtaking,and to me the best.His choice of dynamics really do it for me, as well as the perfect combination of aggression and moments of just pure beauty,making it more beautiful.I don'y know how to explain it but he hits the sweet spot for this concerto. Vengerov is a genius!
23:19 Love that part, when the soloist becomes one with the orchestra, that's simply wonderful.
But starting at 23:00
I love moments like these, too 👌
It helps that Vengerov is a generous performer, he's not afraid to let others shine through a piece
7:35, he hits the high note perfect without sliding to it.
timmy83 That is one great detail that puts Maxim's skill into perspective and gives this music it's own unique feel.
Yolo amirite
It s a 7.36
@@bartoszkowalczyk2873 do u even violin mate
I think he probably gets the lower note (i.e. the 1st finger) every time that would put his 3rd in perfect position.
I love the aggression of Vengerov in this piece. One of the best interpretations of Sibelius in existence.
Agreed! His and Oistrakh are my best 2 for this piece 💖
@@gimletrose1985 My favorite interpretations are Vengerov's and Heifetz's
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Heifetz one, to me, feels like less emotion... brilliant technically, of course, though I prefer Oistrakh's tone for Sibelius in particular.
To me, this is the definite Sibelius Violin Concerto experience. No other performer could even match this, that vibrato beginning at 4:31 is just sublime..
I totally agree. May I recommend Brahms played by Vadim Repin. He also gives a definitive performance, I think.
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Until you've heard Henryk Szeryng you've not heard the definitive recording of this piece.
I really do like this performer, but I really think Hilary Hahn did this better than him.
This is my favorite interpretation of any piece!! Vengerov has a very special way into making him my favorite solo violinist
The best Sibelius interpretation ever. Vengerov
Listen to David Oistrakh or Jascha Heifetz, please.
Vesna Zivkovic Wolę Vengerova!
Big names but no match to this. Oistrakh is of course very very good, but I've not heard good Heifetz version of Sibelius.
too romantic? but the piece was written in 1904. well, whatever. i'm willing to have a better listening-experience over a thematically fitting one that's jarring to listen to.
Disagree, the landscape you are referring to is lost due to the conducting, the orchestra "voice" is off, not Maxim's. But will check out the Heifetz, can't say I was that impressed by Chang, which I found rather emotionally flat.
Over one thousand people disliked this. You can dislike the music (how???) but can you not appreciate the decades of practicing 40 hours a day for this???
I literally am left breathless when I listen to this....Sibelius would have loved his interpretation... it is so beautiful its impossible to imagine the gorgeous sounds that come from Vengerovs heart and soul...
Before even stopping to consider interpretation of this searing, complex and heartfelt work - the level of assembled skill in this recording - soloist, orchestra and conductor; the hours of diligent work and years of collective experience focused on this performance simply astounds me; the sheer superabundant human achievement involved.
+Wolfy O'Hare I BELIEVE I7 IS ON A HIGHER LEVEL 7HAN HUMANS HE ASCENDS!
D'accordo!
В первый раз Сибелиуса услышала, когда мне было 17 лет. Сейчас - почти 55. Тогда в СССР продавались в киосках такие музыкальные журналы с вкладышами из голубых пластиковых пластинок. И до сих пор , - Сибелиус для меня - как непостижимая Вселенная. Такое многогранное звучание- вся трагедия, вся эйфория, торжественность, вероятность невозможного и возможного - всё в этих звуках! Просто слов не хватит, как выразить свой восторг этой музыкой!
"Ach du lieber, mein schatz"!!!!! It's beyond any words to try to describe this amazing concerto & performance!!! Maxim put ALL of his heart & soul into this magnificant concerto! How could God make such a man & composer to bless us????? Viewing this video was one of the great moments of all my 79 years! I'm almost "torn to tears"!!!
I love Maxim Vengerov, he seems so humble, and he's an excellent violinist.
BEAUTIFULMAN >>A DELIGHT _WE SHARE THE SAME BDAY!
This is my favorite performance of this concerto now that I finally heard it 13 years later! The one I thought was best was always Pekka Kuusisto's since as a fellow finn I felt he had my favorite interpretation of Sibelius, but this one just left me in awe
a true virtuoso, an artist who feels the music and not only an interpreter who repeats scores by obligation
I cannot unlisten to this. Everyone else's version pales in comparison. The emotional journey I went through with this piece cannot be replicated. How I wish I could be one of those people in the audience, listening to all of this live
Watched this several times in the past years and still can't take my eyes off him. Transcendent.
And I still can't believe they didn't give them a standing ovation!
After this performance, maybe their knees were too wobbly.
I know mine were after just watching on TH-cam.
This was INSANE. The BEST Sibelius interpretation I've heard...EVER. EVER! 😮
Who needs Netflix when you have this
TRUE
>who needs Netflix?
Fixed.
World Health Organization
Me
Damn, some of ya'll are actually stupid for commenting back "I need netflix", "people need netflix" stfu 😂
Sibelius would have had chills, goosebumps and pride of his work. Maxim performance precisely exemplified the feelings and expressions of Sibelius during the solitude stage of life he chose at the time of composition and culmination to Mastery. It doesn't get any better than this 👌
Let's not also forget the amazing conductor and mature orchestra!
Sibelius makes me not only happy but a better human being as well. God bless him endlessly. Thanks to Mr. Vengerov, Mr. Barenboim and the CSO for the subtle performance: you can ear everything on a clear and delicate atmosphere full of energy with exact passion. It is inspiring from a holistic perspective, from the very beginning to the end, just like it was come up with in the Sibelius brain, heart and soul, beside his green hearth. I am glad we can enjoy such finest musicians the former one making music and the others performing it now. Finland can be proud of all of it. I wish its people the best. Thanks to AgoraVoxFrance for sharing music without borders. Kiitos.
It is just heartbreakingly beautiful. His playing so exquisite, no words to describe it. Thank you Vengerov and Sibelius for this.
What strikes me most is not his technique or his colors, but his sound. His sound is divine.
he is so expressive with his performance, and I never knew one could play such a difficult piece with one's eyes closed most of the time?!?!? AMAZING
Это что-то невообразимо прекрасное по силе эмоционального воздействия...Каждая нота словно дребезжащий нерв...Какую же душу надо иметь чтобы так звучала скрипка в руках у музыканта!))))))Как будто живёшь в первый раз среди неведомой реальности:какой-то волшебной...совсем неземной...
Согласна! Именно сегодня в 2022, этот концерт особенно отражает Космос. Реальность неведомая, волшебная несмотря на то, что суетится вокруг...
Simon , lo que dijo ese buey.
Это мастерство и 40 часов практики в день
Vengerov has always been and will forever be my favorite soloist by miles. He can create such intensity. Beautiful playing
Maxim Vengerov, you are a violinist rock star!!!🥰🎻...thanks to TwoSet Violin I got to know you!.❤
This performance... it's not one that could be performed by a prodigy, nor an impassioned worker, but only by a prodigy of superb passion and dedication. Vengerov's performance must have taken an entire lifetime-even for a prodigy- to master. Superb, just spectacular.
Im trying to use this as study music, but i keep getting distracted how good Vengerov is playing
That's a good way to fail any exam... LOL :P
Same...
It's hypnotizing
Who listens to Sibelius when studying? Might as well jack off while you're at it.
John Wick truuuuu. imagine climaxing to those tenths during the 3rd movement
Браво! Прекрасное исполнение! Открыла для себя Сибелиуса. Спасибо. Филигранная техника, бархатный звук...Здорово!!!
It was so well played that I had tears in my eyes. For a long time, I thought the only one was Ida Haendel who played it the best. But Maxim Vengerov played it masterfully in every respect. WOW!
The best Sibelius violin concerto for the past 20 years.
Amen.
@@kewlforever2793 I strongly recommend the encore pieces of this live concert.
Joy Su iv heard the ysaye it’s mind blowing
@@kewlforever2793 Indeed.
@@kewlforever2793 If u have the DVD of this concert, u will be the fan of Vengerov for lifetime.
Sibelius unique. And this performance is superb. Wow. ❤️❤️❤️
Every time I listen to this piece it sounds different, as if it was the first time I'm hearing and rediscovering it again. Wonderful.
Same, I was just talking to my friend about how tf after listening to this piece for so many times, this is the first time I found out the part around 21:00 is just insanely beautiful... I rarely listen to classical music, but this piece is just special
@@violainetuuu5984 it truly is!
years have passed i am still here 💙 Thank you all for this beautiful piece of music and performance
I have to thank TwoSet for introducing me to violin repertoire. I hate to say this as a piano player, but I love violin repertoire more than piano sometimes 😂 This is beautiful!!!! HOLY CRAP. Mind is blown!! Edit: Sibelius is a freaking genius. Finland must be so proud to have him.
Thank you, we indeed are! ❤️🔥 Are you acquainted with Sibelius’ tree series? My particular favourite is The Spruce. He has captured the true essence of that tree into his piece.
@@SapientiaLeonis I haven't gotten the time to explore more repertoire. I will take note of this! Thank you so much for the recommendation!
I just realised something very important.
@GeorgeTsiros what have you realized
The last week I've been typing violin concerto into youtube, and watching every video that pops up. I hope to keep this up for the rest of my life.
Dear Maxim. May god or whoever, bless your family and love ones. This is by far pure magic.
Holy shit. Does Vengerov sometimes go and watch these and be like ''damn i did that'' cus literally D A M N
I dare say this goes beyond D A M N. This is D A Y U M.
I dare say this goes beyond D A M N. This is D A Y U M.
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Perhaps it's not Vengerov playing, is what we call "the Genius" expressing through him. He, along with many of the other 'Ling Lings", are just GREAT conduits.
I think he watches it but isn't really impressed with it cause before he performs on stage, he probably performed this on the practice room thousands of times. So he already knew what to expect on stage.
The more I listen to this piece the more I love it. I literally get goosebumps throughout the whole piece as Vengerov makes me feel emotions I didn't know existed. This is officially my favorite classical piece now. Thank you so much Sibelius and Vengerov for this masterpiece.
Possibly the greatest violinist of our time ... just a haunting and wonderful performance of on of the great concertos ...
La versión más intensa que he escuchado en 70 años...!
Fuego hecho música!!
this man is music personified. it is clear he feels this in every fibre, sinew, tendon, muscle, neurone.....
I have adhd and I watched this video through. Either my brain likes something 110 percent or I get bored, and I didn’t get bored. 9/10, because every concierto can always be better. Bravo.
I've now listened to it 5 times. Like? No, like is not the world. It's a magic charm. It's transcendental. almost too much beauty to absorb. What a performance, what a composition.
It hurts my neck to watch Maxim Vengerov play. Excellent performance!
For some it may be a trivial fact, to be able to see such a talent in person, I had the joy of seeing it when I arrived in Buenos Aires on his last visit. I could thank you for all of us so many tears of emotion shed with your talent.
more musicality than anyone I have ever heard..imo the best ever
I have watched Vengerov numerous times but never the Sibelius. He kind of fell off my radar years ago. I must say: this is close to one of the most astounding performances of the piece I have ever heard, and I've been listening to it for over 50 years. Standing ovation for Max Vengerov. (2011 concert, long time ago, I know, but it doesn't matter).
my favorite of the violinists in their prime. have not seen him do this live, hope I get the chance. thank you for this deeply appreciated post.
what how are they still sitting after hearing that marvelous miracle??!! If I'd been at the site I would've sprang up the moment he finished and clapped til my hands bled
wow it's so intense one almost feels like the violin is too limited for him to express what he wants
True ❤️
Omg yah
Exactly!
I thought that the Strad would explode with joy 🙂
so true!
the dedication the focus the genius.
Absolutely stunning , his playing is too extraordinary for any form of words to describe it . Hearing this makes me cry at his beauty and tone , it is a wonderful peice and he is an incredible violinist and by saying that I would be under rating it
this is the best recording by Maxim Vengerov.
D'une intensité folle, l'entendre c'est déjà impressionnant, mais le voir jouer, on mesure l'investissement de toute son âme et on le ressent en nous.. 😔🙏🎶💓🎶 L'Adagio est à mourir ❣️👏Vous êtes tous fantastiques ! Ce génie de Sibelius, aucune pitié pour le soliste 😅✨🌟✨
Vengerov is the Violin God! I'm mesmerized, no matter how many times I see him play. He doesn't even play, he BECOMES the part with his entire being.
8:45 That’s such a haunting sound I love it the best Sibelius ever
He's really tearing into this. This might become my favorite performance of the concerto.
The most beautiful performance i ever heard. I dont have words ... Vengerov is genius over geniuses.
the 3rd movement is probably one of my favorite things ever. it makes me so hyped
yeah me too!
It’s a head banger - also a killer for violinists!
I first saw him play when he was 17 - and I'm still roaring with delight to this day! He's a genius.
4:29 WHY I AM CRYING ?
bertrand russel , me too..
I love this part the most, I cry every time I hear it
That's the most beautiful phrase in the history of music
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@@Vicexd2070 period.