Just got through watching fastenating French footage of 1970s Mirecourt bow makers and Mr.Menuhin playing soulful old country ballad. Thank you Ncola for making the documentary possible. IF IT WASNT YOU THANK YOU ANYWAY FOR YOURYOU
Inspiring! I´m 68 years old and startet playin violin, what is wonderful (bit more for me but for my wife....). I spent my life as prof. musician (Guitar Blues Jazz Rock) and had have in the age of 38 for one year violin lessons. Now is re-start. I like your approach to music and your playing and teaching.
OMG. I need to watch this video every day! At the very least I will watch this video as often as I can! No one talks about this subject...or very few musicians do anyway. Thank you!!!!!!
Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 5 is my absolute favourite piece of classical music! Brings back memories of those days I spent at the library just listening to records and cd's of Prokofiev's music.
Inspiration is central to being a musician. We DO learn a lot from other artists' performances, and can be influenced by their approaches to interpretation. Being original, not just in interpretation, but in programming interesting, challenging, and above all, heartfelt and spiritual music is important. This is important in concerts, church services, short recitals or in our own compositions.
Full piece below (To me, no one has ever played this specific piece better than Sokolov) th-cam.com/video/Zwji3k0v_AM/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyrNChg_nA0VjwDhNd4AaABAg.8yYZflKoBoX9AluHZHmJiy
ahoy Nicola I absolutely love the Bruch conceto in e minor...it starts off dark and deep and ends up bright and cheery. May I ask what your feelings are ? Do you enjoy to play it?
I had to stop playing when I left school and had to give the fiddle back! However, good old eBay ,and guess what? I can still remember 3rd position. Thanks so much for reminding me to just do it!! 😂
SERENDIPITY: I was perusing TH-cam for videos on Nicola as I'm moving in the last minutes of my work day and thought: "Wow, I would definitely love to have her as a guest in our Big Ideas guest invites here OR have her re-teach me violin over pizza and beer" and POOF, a fresh video she just posted on her "official" channel which I'm just discovering (SUBSCRIBED!)! Nicola/Nicky, please come to Boston for education/spreading the gospel and beer and pizza and chat!! :)
Thankyou ! - A fabulous video, packed with good advice for any and all musicians at any level on any instrument. (I hope you listened to Prokofiev's Cinderella ballet - it is amazing !) Now I'm off to practice with fresh inspiration !
Not for one second to say that the Prokofiev isn’t fine music for some, but to my mind is just endless unstructured noise. No theme, no great soaring melody that lifts the soul - just abstract highly structured cacophony. So what are we missing here? Judging by the small attendance at these concerts I’m not the only one / maybe the emperor doesn’t have any clothes?
I HUMBLY APPOLOGIZE FOR INTERUPTING YOUR PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR CONCERT IN SANFRANCISCO CA. USA. I WANTED TO COME SEE YOU HOWEVER I HAVE AN APPOINTEMENT TO GET MY TAXES DONE THEDAY BEFOR. I HOPE AND PRAY YOUL AT LEAST CONSIDER THE PETER BRITT GARDENS IN JACSONVILLE OREGON USA AS I ENJOYED WATCHING STEPHANY CHASE BACK IN THE 1980S. IM PROBA B LY ONE OF YOUR NUMBER 1. FANS. I ADORE AND ADMIRE YOU AND HOPE I WONT PESTER YOU AS YOU NEED YOUR REST AND CALM PRACTICE BEFORE YOUR PERFORMANCE. I KNOW IM MISSING OUT BY NOT BEING IN SAN FRACISCO ON THE 22 MARCH. I HOPE AND PRAY TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT AT A LATTER DATE. GOD SPEED, AND ENJOY JAMMING WITH YOUR OLD CLASSMATES, YOUR WORSHIPING FAN,CHRIS EBBESEN, USA.
Of course, inspired imitation plus constant practice... rewires.... the brain, and as these practices (even away from violin) are never perfect, our unique stamp will win through with sufficient confidence...? Belief !? Helped by risk taking (adjusting testosterone daily) building with breathing technique and cold (wash, shower easiest? cf. Wim Hof )
Just got through watching fastenating French footage of 1970s Mirecourt bow makers and Mr.Menuhin playing soulful old country ballad. Thank you Ncola for making the documentary possible. IF IT WASNT YOU THANK YOU ANYWAY FOR YOURYOU
Inspiring!
I´m 68 years old and startet playin violin, what is wonderful (bit more for me but for my wife....).
I spent my life as prof. musician (Guitar Blues Jazz Rock) and had have in the age of 38 for one year violin lessons. Now is re-start.
I like your approach to music and your playing and teaching.
Thank you for inspiring and motivating us Nicky with your wise words and heart-full playing! XX
That's not just a lesson for the violin... It's a lesson for life. Thank you Nicky. Please do keep these videos up :)
Nicky thank you - just so beautifully articulate x
Great music moves me so much i smile and cry at the same . Nicky,s playing often has that effect on me . Thank you Nicky.
I think it is good to listen to Arab and Iranian vilon ...
Thank ... your video helps me in my hope music
OMG. I need to watch this video every day! At the very least I will watch this video as often as I can! No one talks about this subject...or very few musicians do anyway.
Thank you!!!!!!
These videos are great! Please keep doing them!
This was a really great video. So much emotional intelligence in you and your way of passing on your knowledge and experience. Bravo!
Thanks for this video Nicky x
Thank you so much for your Videos and great inspiration
In Violin Playing
You are Amazing💕🎻Ms Nicky
... sehr hilfreich! Bin begeistert! Danke fürs Teilen! ...
Your learning my favorite violin concerto!!!!! I hope I get to hear you play all movements of Prokofiev’s 2nd violin concerto on TH-cam!😊😊
My inspiration is you!great performance of Prokofiev,but short...
Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 5 is my absolute favourite piece of classical music! Brings back memories of those days I spent at the library just listening to records and cd's of Prokofiev's music.
Inspirational! (as always!)
"Definitely on the fence" ... I'm going to use that one!
Great video!!!
Inspiration is central to being a musician. We DO learn a lot from other artists' performances, and can be influenced by their approaches to interpretation. Being original, not just in interpretation, but in programming interesting, challenging, and above all, heartfelt and spiritual music is important. This is important in concerts, church services, short recitals or in our own compositions.
So interesting! Thank you. X
Great video, thank you so much!
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you for your inspiring videos...pls continue making them this way..it's like wholesome food, for the mind ( the 'violin mind')..
Thank you wonderful angel!
My God, Sokolov is a beast! 😱😍
Full piece below (To me, no one has ever played this specific piece better than Sokolov)
th-cam.com/video/Zwji3k0v_AM/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyrNChg_nA0VjwDhNd4AaABAg.8yYZflKoBoX9AluHZHmJiy
@@ghoshneh Thank you! 🙏🏼
@@dayaneoliveira1122 Pleasure.
ahoy Nicola I absolutely love the Bruch conceto in e minor...it starts off dark and deep and ends up bright and cheery. May I ask what your feelings are ? Do you enjoy to play it?
very helpful and interesting！Thank you so much！
I had to stop playing when I left school and had to give the fiddle back! However, good old eBay ,and guess what? I can still remember 3rd position. Thanks so much for reminding me to just do it!! 😂
SERENDIPITY: I was perusing TH-cam for videos on Nicola as I'm moving in the last minutes of my work day and thought: "Wow, I would definitely love to have her as a guest in our Big Ideas guest invites here OR have her re-teach me violin over pizza and beer" and POOF, a fresh video she just posted on her "official" channel which I'm just discovering (SUBSCRIBED!)!
Nicola/Nicky, please come to Boston for education/spreading the gospel and beer and pizza and chat!! :)
Thankyou ! - A fabulous video, packed with good advice for any and all musicians at any level on any instrument. (I hope you listened to Prokofiev's Cinderella ballet - it is amazing !) Now I'm off to practice with fresh inspiration !
Just Epic. A Few Days Ago I Just Got My 7th Distinction In A Row Thanks To Your Words! (By The Way I've Only Done 7 Exams)
Not for one second to say that the Prokofiev isn’t fine music for some, but to my mind is just endless unstructured noise. No theme, no great soaring melody that lifts the soul - just abstract highly structured cacophony. So what are we missing here? Judging by the small attendance at these concerts I’m not the only one / maybe the emperor doesn’t have any clothes?
Also, are you familiar with Miri Ben-Ari?
🥂🌹
Your videos are great! Would there be any way to improve the sound when you're speaking? Get a little mic which catches your voice and not room echo?
"Im listening, not sleeping" well, we almost believed you ;P :D
Noting/hearing the scottish accent.
Tq mam
I HUMBLY APPOLOGIZE FOR INTERUPTING YOUR PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR CONCERT IN SANFRANCISCO CA. USA. I WANTED TO COME SEE YOU HOWEVER I HAVE AN APPOINTEMENT TO GET MY TAXES DONE THEDAY BEFOR. I HOPE AND PRAY YOUL AT LEAST CONSIDER THE PETER BRITT GARDENS IN JACSONVILLE OREGON USA AS I ENJOYED WATCHING STEPHANY CHASE BACK IN THE 1980S. IM PROBA B LY ONE OF YOUR NUMBER 1. FANS. I ADORE AND ADMIRE YOU AND HOPE I WONT PESTER YOU AS YOU NEED YOUR REST AND CALM PRACTICE BEFORE YOUR PERFORMANCE. I KNOW IM MISSING OUT BY NOT BEING IN SAN FRACISCO ON THE 22 MARCH. I HOPE AND PRAY TO SEE YOU IN CONCERT AT A LATTER DATE. GOD SPEED, AND ENJOY JAMMING WITH YOUR OLD CLASSMATES, YOUR WORSHIPING FAN,CHRIS EBBESEN, USA.
DEAR MISS NICOLA BENEDETTI, HELLO NICOLA, I WAS WONDERING WHAT IN YOUR OPINION SHOULD ONE DO WHO SUFFERS WITH BURCITIS OF THE RIGHT SHOULDER?
Of course, inspired imitation plus constant practice... rewires.... the brain, and as these practices (even away from violin) are never perfect, our unique stamp will win through with sufficient confidence...? Belief !? Helped by risk taking (adjusting testosterone daily) building with breathing technique and cold (wash, shower easiest? cf. Wim Hof )