@@pcptI believe Dymytro winning was completely deserved as that is what the top level jury decided, they all gave spectacular performances obviously. I think it’s a bit “arrogant” of you to doubt the jury, who are all incredibly accomplished violinists. I severely doubt you would be saying this if he was not Ukrainian.
@@phantasmal914it was very deserved, but imo, I think Elli should gotten first. She was wonderful and she really truly performed. Kevin I feel should’ve deserved at least 3rd or 4th
It was great seeing everyone have such a great time. Introducing Brett & Eddy to Brussels sure makes me want to add the city to my list of places to visit!
@@poyenwu It was. The Queen Elisabeth Competition age requirement is 18-31 during the year of the competition. This year Brett is 32 and Eddy is 31; in 4 years they would be too old to compete. Notice all the finalists are young. As hosts, Brett and Eddy would have known this. Still funny though, lol
ngl the fact that brett actually managed to pull off tchaikovsky with his iNtErEsTiNg bowings was genuinely kind of impressive lol he adapted to them really quickly!
The judges responses "was that intentional" Brett: yes, since like two hours ago "It sounds like you are trying to be very original" Brett: uhh...not exactly original.. I kinda had people telling me what to do the whole time 😂
@@Arcessitor it might, yeah. though it actually sounded really out-of-the-box and personal, so i took it more like a positive thing, rather than a negative
@LostLEGION123 fax I still am howling over that finalist giving troll bowing suggestions But her advice about rehearsing what you will be thinking onstage is really good
@@eyuan2364 don't think they were trolling--most of the advice was very good and problem is that musicians fixate on mistakes but not necessarily on making music. Everybody makes mistakes--it's where you create music, not perfection.
and now i'm changing my approach of learning piano. i used to be happy once i hitted the perfect line. now i know i have to get the perfect line everytime before stopping.
@@haliho8827 Because Elli and Hana trolled him with weird bowing advice 😂 I'm honestly impressed at Brett's composure, I wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face playing like that in front of the jury hahaha
Better for them to adopt a stern, neutral attitude than to sometimes be excited and other times bored, I think. You never wanna know what they're thinking while you're playing
I really really love this slightly-more-serious, authentic classical music content !! Not that the usual humorous tone of twoset is bad, not at all, but I really appreciate this type of video where Brett and Eddy really bring us to the essence of what classical music is and what it is like to play in different settings. It's a vicarious learning experience and the way they interact with the finalists and the juries really is very uplifting 🎉❤
I actuall started ignoring their content because it was some boring LOOSELY related to classical crap. I really missed their classical stuff which educated us on the history and industry.
they won't see this- but I'm actually so gosh darn proud of them. they have no right to say they didn't make it in life, because from where I'm sitting, they made it, and they made it big. love you twoset
I really miss Brett and Eddy play seriously and now we finally got it!! And I love their playing so much😭 It's not all about how perfect their technique is, (of course this is important), but also about their passion towards classical music, their hard work, and their courage to not be so perfect. I really hope to hear Brett and Eddy play more pieces in their videos, and I can't wait to see what they can bring us when we reach 5M!! Love you guys dearly, and remember to practice lol
Musicality is also important and it’s something that you can’t teach. Brett’s Mendelssohn impressed me a lot. There are places where he definitely needs practice for the technique but I enjoy more musicians that don’t play perfect but therefore with lots of passion and musicality. Eddy’s Sibelius has a lot of passion and he also makes you feel the mood the piece should have. I also want them to upload some videos where they play seriously. With a string quartet or solo stuff. Would be awesome. They are playing really good.
I know Eddy and Brett are silly and fun, but honestly the reason I keep coming back is their appreciation for music and their *humility*. They didn’t need to ask for feedback but they just want to play for anyone who can give tips.
@@oxoelfoxoat the time the application window closed Eddy was actually young enough to qualify but by the time the next Violin contest happens in 2028 they would both be too old
How dare they say they didn’t make it in life as doctors or soloists Edit: I know that they obviously aren’t doctors or soloists, but they have achieved something higher.
Dear TwoSetViolin, You guys are some of my biggest inspiration ever. If you are leaving for good please please please bring back the old videos. I don't understand why you would want to delete all those years of hard work. Also please, at least, make a good farewell video. Don't leave with just a post. That is not really an honorable way to go. Honestly. Thank you for all your years to us musicians. It really means a lot.
Actually really impressed by Eddy and Brett's tone when they played for the finalists! Definitely 40 hours of practice behind that! Eddy's Sibelius was *chef's kiss!
Last year, I got to play the Ravel 2nd Sonata with one of the judges, Kyung Sun Lee. She improved my musicianship by tons in every rehearsal! Thank you TwoSet for showcasing the personalities of these wonderful musicians.
Congrats twoset! You made it so far to be invited to the most prestigious violin competition in the world, being broadcasted live on national tv, meet the queen of Belgium and all the amazing finalists and the jury. You've really came far.and I can't wait to see where your passion, hard work and dedication's gonna take you. And of course, congrats to all those who played in the competition!
Yup. It was a HUGE honor for Brett and Eddy to be invited, so it was probably best they didn't do the really chaotic (and howlingly funny) routines like they did for Menuhin. It has been great fun to watch all the stuff they've put out so far on Queen Elisabeth and so heartwarming to watch the finalists' interactions and how they tried to help our boys for their performances. All these finalists are great musicians - hope they all go on to greater heights. Brett and Eddy are so humble. It's AMAZING how much they've improved since they started TwoSet. Those 2 judges must have had a blast and managed to keep straight faces. Their critiques were helpful, especially the comment about doing things differently, meaning taking risks during a competition. But I think Brett got it exactly right about being true to yourself - even in this kind of space.😀
I can only admire the maturity and passion for music that it must take to make fun of yourself but also practice hard and really present your art in front of judges
@@stevenmeyer9674 they know they aren’t getting to the competition with their plan, but they still play the joke like if they were really asking , and still play their best performance for feedback, that’s what I think isn’t as easy as it seems
The end of this was pure comedy. I played saxaphone, snare, and sang for 14 years and lost touch in University, you guys have brought back a love for music i thought was in the past, appreciate your content!~
Guys i have to admit that this is one of your best videos yet . I really enjoyed hearing you play again and get advise from the finalists and the adjudicators . Keep up the great work and we love you ❤❤❤
@@handlenot030 they meant more like they could brag abt what Brett and Eddy have done to their kids in like a "they're already doing things like this and you're here" kinda way
@@handlenot030 kinda like, "oh look at brett and eddy meeting the queen and yet what are u still doing with your life?" It's literally an inside joke within the twoset fanbase
I seriously hopeTwoset Academy could be a thing!! Since Brett and Eddy have lots of connections with so many talented violinists, they can invite them to give masterclasses from time to time! I'd join Twoset Academy if it really happened! It would be nice if they have practice rooms and violin lessons (by violin teachers oc, not necessarily by themselves personally lol)
Listening to them both play, all I could think was how beautiful the music was -- even when a super-top soloist who wins international competitions ISN'T playing it. All of this music is so gorgeous and strong, and the classical world acts like being off by one nanosecond will cause it all to come crashing down in ruins. Clearly, that's just not the case.
When in a competition to find out THE BEST, every nano mistake is crucial. Just like running in the Olympics, where there's often a fraction of a second between gold medal and not being on the podium.
Tell me why I’ve been a sub and fan of this channel for years and I don’t play instruments. I never grow tired of seeing them grow and get the love they deserve. They truly seem to embody “you are never working if you do what you love”. A lot of the “musical” advice is applicable to simply all life challenges. Love to see it.
Im not a musician and know not much about music, but Im happy we are able to see a jury like this. Nothing like the tv shows. They didnt talk about right or wrong, good or bad, like or dislike. They speak about the way they play, how the piece was written, the way they can acomplish a better performance. Awesome people.
That part playing with Kevin Zhu blew my mind. We use the word “talent “ but it doesn’t come close to describing the skill and mentality something like this requires
That's Queen Elizabeth with a Z. Funny thing is that Belgian's current crown princess is also called Elisabeth, so when she becomes queen, Belgium will have Queen Elisabeth II, extending the tradition of confusion.
Everything changed when Eddy played the Sibelius, and I knew they were going to tell him to play that instead of the Brahms. In the Brahms, he's still just 'going through the motions', trying to get through it because he's still learning it, and you can hear that. But the Sibelius was different; he surprised them with how he played that one. And BRETT....going along with the bowing jokes was funny, even funnier because he's so deadpan!
Thank you Queen Elisabeth for existing so we can hear and experience great performances AND have twoset marvel over a statue of an infant peeing to save the city.
I actually really found the competitors' advice really really good! It made sense and I'll use it the next time I have to perform! I also noticed that their bonds were really close and I found that so heartwarming 🥺💗 meanwhile, good job Brett and Eddy! I could feel the pressure from behind the screen.. but still, there was definitely improvement and the sounds was soooo good 😻😻 i love that they played Tchaikovsky and Sibelius, the og pieces 💗
These two friends started youtube just for fun, and inspired so many people to be what they want and just be happy, and now... look at them... so pround :) btw when are you guys coming to portugal?
It's crazy to see you guys in Belgium, especially when I have been away from Belgium for my studies for 6 months. It's so cool that you were invited! The Queen Elisabeth Competition really gets a lot of coverage in Belgium each year, so even people who know nothing of classical music will have heard that it's going on bc it's always reported on the news. Sad that I wasn't home to watch it this year 🥲
Vlaams of Waals? Flamand ou wallon? X (ik ben een Vlaamse. Ik was echt stom verbaasd toen ik hen enkele weken een foto van manneke pis zag posten …) (je suis flamande. J’étais totalement étonnée quand j’ai vu une photo de manneken pis sur insta quelque semaines avant … je hoort bijna niks over België en dan ineens mijn favo youtubeurs in mijn hoofdstad! La Belgique est si petite, c’est presque comme le pays n’existe pas. Et maintenant mais TH-cam préférés sont dans ma capitale! )(j’espère que mon français n’a pas trop d’erreurs😅😅, svp corrige-moi. Je veux vraiment améliorer mon français)
Thanks for sharing moments from behind the stage in a major competition...I guess it really was an honour for you to be invited to such a competition...
Brett & Eddy, your playing is so beautiful. It's been a joy to watch you improve through the years. Eddy, your Sebelius is compelling & haunting. Honestly, my favorite interpretation of all I've heard. I don't know how you were feeling while you played, but it was like the music was coming from your soul.
What a great video! This is why Brett and Eddy are loved, respected by many and have become an inspiration to others. Brett and Eddy represent PASSION for learning, HUMILITY to learn and improve and COURAGE to perform for the jury to get feedbacks for improvements.
Made me appreciate the level of effort and brilliance that goes into top concert level performance... And also super glad I don't have to be anywhere near it.
I was following the competition live in Belgium so I suspected this video was coming, but it was still a lovely surprise 😅 what a great idea to invite you guys, they couldn't ask for a better promotion!!!
Love this video and your courage, you play beautiful but to play for those judges and the finalists are brave. It make my belief that musicians are kind, much much stronger. They really want to help each other.
Both jury seem serious adult (I mean "adult" adult) who are probably not following their content online and only doing this because the organizer asked them to, so I believe it is real, which is hilariously hurtful…hhhhhhhhhh
@@drogoking I think Lorenzo followed them before this actually. In fact he and Kyung Sun Lee both posted photos or stories with/about them on insta in the days preceding the filming of that skit, so I'm thinking they probably volunteered. At the very least when I saw it was only two jury members filming with them, I was not surprised to see it was those two out of the twelve jury members.
I missed watching you guys. You always have exactly the right message for the kids. In between 'this is impossible' and 'that was easy' is hours and hours and hours of practice. I imagine it's even harder these days to avoid distractions, but that doesn't change reality. Either waste years of training your muscles to play stupid video games or trade years of training them for a skill. And honestly, outside of professional work, most people with think you sound great no matter how much you suck. Believe me, I know this to be true.
lol! that thing with the phone dropping. I was at Much Ado About Nothing in Shakespeare's Globe two days ago and someone dropped their phone three storeys onto the hard concrete right next to the stage. the actors forgot their lines for almost a minute!
What a journey! Loved the video! Good to see new places, especially the world of classical musicians which us, mere mortals wouldn't get to see otherwise
🇧🇪 hey, leuk om eens een Belg te ontmoeten. Ik heb eens zin om mijn eigen taal te typen, of om mijn Frans te verbeteren. Spreken we dezelfde taal of kan ik mijn Frans bij jou oefenen? 😉coucou! C’est super de rencontrer un belge une fois! Quelle langue parles-tu?
Lovely video, guys! I especially appreciate your all's humility about yourselves. Being a nonviolinist lay person ignorant of all the nuances of bowing, etc, I will just say that both Eddy and Brett moved me so much with their respective excerpts of Sibelius (a fav of mine) and Tchaikovsky (of course). Keep it up, guys! This is why I SO love this channel and TwoSet Violin!
As a Belgian from Brussels, it makes me SO happy to see you walking around my city!! 🥹🥹 I wished I could meet you both 😭 Thank you so much for coming, we Belgians are so proud 🥹🫶🏻
2:30 for those who are interested, the painting on the wall that Eddy is pointing to, is a drawing of beloved Belgian comic character Tintin drawn and written by Hergé. I wish they showed the entire mural!
It was a great pleasure to have you guys in Belgium ❤👑🎻
kevin should've won
I was NOT expecting to see this scrolling thought the commments 😭
Thank you for inviting them! 😭
@@pcptI believe Dymytro winning was completely deserved as that is what the top level jury decided, they all gave spectacular performances obviously. I think it’s a bit “arrogant” of you to doubt the jury, who are all incredibly accomplished violinists. I severely doubt you would be saying this if he was not Ukrainian.
@@phantasmal914it was very deserved, but imo, I think Elli should gotten first. She was wonderful and she really truly performed. Kevin I feel should’ve deserved at least 3rd or 4th
Thank you so much for your kindness and support. It was a real pleasure to have you here in Belgium
Thank you for inviting our favorite duo :D
It was great seeing everyone have such a great time. Introducing Brett & Eddy to Brussels sure makes me want to add the city to my list of places to visit!
Proud to be Belgian and paying my taxes for RTBF :'D
So cool that RTBF decided to drive engagement with the young one by inviting TwoSet. Bravo les amis
@@hundredfireify yeah, mabe not anymore hahahaha just joking (about GLB and rtbf boss meeting)
When an evaluator says "really interesting. Is it intentional?" you're in trouble.
non instrument-player here; why would it be trouble?
@@anxiouskitty1412you screwed up so badly that they think you are playing something else or a very “unique” sounding interpretation.
the answer is always "yes, i wanted to take a unique approach😳😳😳"
I don't think that's how she intended it since her follow up was 'what is it trying to convey?' immediately after. Almost like she caught herself.
same as when ur wife asks if she looks good and you reply with "you look interesting" lol.
her grimace and side eye in the final seconds after you asked about potentially entering the competition cracked me up so bad
Haha same😂🥲🥲
Yeah, that was hilarious. I'm pretty sure he was fishing for that though.
Ohio grimace shake?
pretty sure that was scripted tho...
@@poyenwu It was. The Queen Elisabeth Competition age requirement is 18-31 during the year of the competition. This year Brett is 32 and Eddy is 31; in 4 years they would be too old to compete. Notice all the finalists are young. As hosts, Brett and Eddy would have known this. Still funny though, lol
ngl the fact that brett actually managed to pull off tchaikovsky with his iNtErEsTiNg bowings was genuinely kind of impressive lol he adapted to them really quickly!
The judges responses "was that intentional" Brett: yes, since like two hours ago "It sounds like you are trying to be very original" Brett: uhh...not exactly original.. I kinda had people telling me what to do the whole time 😂
Something tells me that they gave Brett this bowings to throw him off lmao.
@@viniciusantoss Could it be the fact the video literally states that?
@@Arcessitor it might, yeah. though it actually sounded really out-of-the-box and personal, so i took it more like a positive thing, rather than a negative
Thanks for the likes guys!
When the 2 judges are staring , I can feel that my own heart is beating faster aiyahhh
For real, I was feeling anxious just by looking at their experssions
That cringe at the end, lol
My "favorite" part was when they both leaned forward to write at the same time. Yikes!
Aiyhaaaaa is right!!😂😂when eddy was playing my heart was betting so fast! Just like 'don't miss a not don't miss a note!!!'
my blood pressure definitely went up
I can feel their anxiety playing while the finalists were laughing
I know right 😂😂
It was so disrespectful:((
twoset walking around town in matching jackets will never not be adorable
it screams "this is my bestie"
Ikr❤
"When you perform in front of a jury, it's important to not make unforgivable mistakes, but unforgettable moments."
What wise words.
*Unforgivable* mistakes
this is really true because everybody makes mistakes, but not everybody makes unforgettable music.
honestly couldnt tell if they're trolling or not? Isn't the quote literally just "instead of sucking, try to be good?"
@LostLEGION123 fax I still am howling over that finalist giving troll bowing suggestions
But her advice about rehearsing what you will be thinking onstage is really good
@@eyuan2364 don't think they were trolling--most of the advice was very good and problem is that musicians fixate on mistakes but not necessarily on making music. Everybody makes mistakes--it's where you create music, not perfection.
11:00 Some people practice until they can get it right. Others practice until they can't get it wrong.
This is so important!
Gonna make a poster out of this
and now i'm changing my approach of learning piano. i used to be happy once i hitted the perfect line. now i know i have to get the perfect line everytime before stopping.
rangers apprentice hehe
@@gabrielaa.magalhaes1258 It's real advice; I was told that by multiple professionals in music school.
16:30 God! Them laughing during my performance would kill my soul and self-esteem! Props to Brett for going through with his playing.
Yes, why were they laughing?
@@haliho8827 i wanna know too (I'm not a violinist 😅)
They are just having fun
That bowing was iNtErEsTiNg 😂 can't believe he actually did that in front of the finalists and the juries 💀
@@haliho8827 Because Elli and Hana trolled him with weird bowing advice 😂 I'm honestly impressed at Brett's composure, I wouldn't have been able to keep a straight face playing like that in front of the jury hahaha
“Don’t make unforgivable mistakes, make unforgettable moments”
Y’all, I’m so good I can do both of those at the same time XD
Underrated comment
That is such a good statement. I’ll remember that one, and I’m 66.
Probably the coolest sponsor you could have is a public broadcaster wanting you to become an international classical music ambassador!
"As a Belgian (Flemish) I'm happy my tax money went to this video." Apparently not true, thank Walloons for your tax money.
@@plantcraftie4141 idem dito!
@@plantcraftie4141 Belgium tax does not fund RTBF. RTBF is funded by the walloon community.
@@Zwavelpoeder which is actually partly funded by the tva (tax on the added value) ☝😀
@@Zwavelpoeder witch is funded by Flanders..
the jury looked SO SCARY at first but when they gave their thoughts, my perception of them flipped entirely :) auditions are daunting
Better for them to adopt a stern, neutral attitude than to sometimes be excited and other times bored, I think. You never wanna know what they're thinking while you're playing
experts know a lot, are sobre in mindset, have gained some wisdom. I have none practice whatsoever. Just life experience
I really really love this slightly-more-serious, authentic classical music content !! Not that the usual humorous tone of twoset is bad, not at all, but I really appreciate this type of video where Brett and Eddy really bring us to the essence of what classical music is and what it is like to play in different settings. It's a vicarious learning experience and the way they interact with the finalists and the juries really is very uplifting 🎉❤
Well said!
Same!
I actuall started ignoring their content because it was some boring LOOSELY related to classical crap. I really missed their classical stuff which educated us on the history and industry.
they won't see this- but I'm actually so gosh darn proud of them. they have no right to say they didn't make it in life, because from where I'm sitting, they made it, and they made it big. love you twoset
That have already made such a difference in so many lives, that is priceless ❤
exactly, couldn't have said it better myself! And I see them going only even more uphill from here!
I really miss Brett and Eddy play seriously and now we finally got it!! And I love their playing so much😭 It's not all about how perfect their technique is, (of course this is important), but also about their passion towards classical music, their hard work, and their courage to not be so perfect. I really hope to hear Brett and Eddy play more pieces in their videos, and I can't wait to see what they can bring us when we reach 5M!! Love you guys dearly, and remember to practice lol
Musicality is also important and it’s something that you can’t teach. Brett’s Mendelssohn impressed me a lot. There are places where he definitely needs practice for the technique but I enjoy more musicians that don’t play perfect but therefore with lots of passion and musicality. Eddy’s Sibelius has a lot of passion and he also makes you feel the mood the piece should have. I also want them to upload some videos where they play seriously. With a string quartet or solo stuff. Would be awesome. They are playing really good.
I second that , i love their playing so much
I know Eddy and Brett are silly and fun, but honestly the reason I keep coming back is their appreciation for music and their *humility*. They didn’t need to ask for feedback but they just want to play for anyone who can give tips.
The jury at the end😂
Brett 'do you think we have a chance at the queen Elizabeth in 4 years time?'
The jury '😬'
they had to ask even if they're already too old haha
@@oxoelfoxoat the time the application window closed Eddy was actually young enough to qualify but by the time the next Violin contest happens in 2028 they would both be too old
Something that will never change is Eddy's hair sticking up in weird directions and I love it!
06:30
You said it! There's really something going on in Eddy's hair. 😅
@@SSLollipops Totally 😂
Looks cool like that.
@@markaprill6501 I agree! ☺
So adorable! Like walking !!! exclamation points !!!!
How dare they say they didn’t make it in life as doctors or soloists
Edit: I know that they obviously aren’t doctors or soloists, but they have achieved something higher.
Ikr
At least they practiced 40 hours a day 👍🏻
@@mighty_dragon4809 40 hours a day is crazy
i mean they didn't...
They are very humble. It’s sacrilegious!
Dear TwoSetViolin, You guys are some of my biggest inspiration ever. If you are leaving for good please please please bring back the old videos. I don't understand why you would want to delete all those years of hard work. Also please, at least, make a good farewell video. Don't leave with just a post. That is not really an honorable way to go. Honestly.
Thank you for all your years to us musicians. It really means a lot.
The competitors are so wise! All their tips and advice show how much experience and performance practice they already have.
Actually really impressed by Eddy and Brett's tone when they played for the finalists! Definitely 40 hours of practice behind that! Eddy's Sibelius was *chef's kiss!
Last year, I got to play the Ravel 2nd Sonata with one of the judges, Kyung Sun Lee. She improved my musicianship by tons in every rehearsal! Thank you TwoSet for showcasing the personalities of these wonderful musicians.
Congrats twoset! You made it so far to be invited to the most prestigious violin competition in the world, being broadcasted live on national tv, meet the queen of Belgium and all the amazing finalists and the jury. You've really came far.and I can't wait to see where your passion, hard work and dedication's gonna take you. And of course, congrats to all those who played in the competition!
Yup. It was a HUGE honor for Brett and Eddy to be invited, so it was probably best they didn't do the really chaotic (and howlingly funny) routines like they did for Menuhin. It has been great fun to watch all the stuff they've put out so far on Queen Elisabeth and so heartwarming to watch the finalists' interactions and how they tried to help our boys for their performances. All these finalists are great musicians - hope they all go on to greater heights. Brett and Eddy are so humble. It's AMAZING how much they've improved since they started TwoSet. Those 2 judges must have had a blast and managed to keep straight faces. Their critiques were helpful, especially the comment about doing things differently, meaning taking risks during a competition. But I think Brett got it exactly right about being true to yourself - even in this kind of space.😀
"It's important to not make unforgivable mistakes, but unforgettable moments."
she passed the vibe check.
I can only admire the maturity and passion for music that it must take to make fun of yourself but also practice hard and really present your art in front of judges
They really don't make fun of themselves
@@stevenmeyer9674 they know they aren’t getting to the competition with their plan, but they still play the joke like if they were really asking , and still play their best performance for feedback, that’s what I think isn’t as easy as it seems
@@Majoismagic My point was there is a difference between not taking yourself that seriously and making fun of yourself.
The competitors are AMAZING teachers. So kind, too. How lovely.
Sometimes I forget they're actually professional violinists that have been trained professionally 😅
That Sibelius was just breathtaking, goosebumps all over and crying 🥹
The end of this was pure comedy. I played saxaphone, snare, and sang for 14 years and lost touch in University, you guys have brought back a love for music i thought was in the past, appreciate your content!~
Guys i have to admit that this is one of your best videos yet . I really enjoyed hearing you play again and get advise from the finalists and the adjudicators . Keep up the great work and we love you ❤❤❤
You guys are officially what every Asian parent is bragging about now 🥺❤️ I'm so proud of you guys
@@handlenot030 they meant more like they could brag abt what Brett and Eddy have done to their kids in like a "they're already doing things like this and you're here" kinda way
@@handlenot030 kinda like, "oh look at brett and eddy meeting the queen and yet what are u still doing with your life?" It's literally an inside joke within the twoset fanbase
I like how everyone didn’t take two sets seriously but Kevin, it showed what a real class musician he truly is !
Come back any time! We had a blast playing with you! 🎻🎶🎻
I like that they showed the background behind that short here xD
Thank you for having a sense of humour!
I seriously hopeTwoset Academy could be a thing!! Since Brett and Eddy have lots of connections with so many talented violinists, they can invite them to give masterclasses from time to time! I'd join Twoset Academy if it really happened! It would be nice if they have practice rooms and violin lessons (by violin teachers oc, not necessarily by themselves personally lol)
And it should be sponsored by easy playing violin! It would be the best!😂
A great idea, seriously... Twoset Academy..all over the world..
Listening to them both play, all I could think was how beautiful the music was -- even when a super-top soloist who wins international competitions ISN'T playing it. All of this music is so gorgeous and strong, and the classical world acts like being off by one nanosecond will cause it all to come crashing down in ruins. Clearly, that's just not the case.
When in a competition to find out THE BEST, every nano mistake is crucial. Just like running in the Olympics, where there's often a fraction of a second between gold medal and not being on the podium.
the ending is brutal
A 25 minute Twoset video really makes my week a good one
Tell me why I’ve been a sub and fan of this channel for years and I don’t play instruments. I never grow tired of seeing them grow and get the love they deserve. They truly seem to embody “you are never working if you do what you love”. A lot of the “musical” advice is applicable to simply all life challenges. Love to see it.
I am and will always be deeply touched by Eddy playing his Sibelius
These vlogs are why I love TwoSet. I really missed them
Im not a musician and know not much about music, but Im happy we are able to see a jury like this. Nothing like the tv shows.
They didnt talk about right or wrong, good or bad, like or dislike. They speak about the way they play, how the piece was written, the way they can acomplish a better performance. Awesome people.
Always impressd by how well Brett and Eddy can play on demand,. So much experience projects through their playing.
Welcome and have a lovely stay 🇧🇪
That part playing with Kevin Zhu blew my mind. We use the word “talent “ but it doesn’t come close to describing the skill and mentality something like this requires
When Brett is genuinly appreciated by the finalists, the joy in Eddy's eyes when the juries said he has potential :'(
Why am I so touched ❤
I thought for the longest time that the Queen Elisabeth comp. was founded by the Queen Elisabeth of the UK 🙈.
Me too😂😂
me too, but apparently ysaye was friends w the former queen of belgium
Oh you're gonna be confused in a few years since the next queen of Belgium will be Elisabeth too x)
@@pcptit makes sense since he was Belgian …
That's Queen Elizabeth with a Z. Funny thing is that Belgian's current crown princess is also called Elisabeth, so when she becomes queen, Belgium will have Queen Elisabeth II, extending the tradition of confusion.
Everything changed when Eddy played the Sibelius, and I knew they were going to tell him to play that instead of the Brahms. In the Brahms, he's still just 'going through the motions', trying to get through it because he's still learning it, and you can hear that. But the Sibelius was different; he surprised them with how he played that one. And BRETT....going along with the bowing jokes was funny, even funnier because he's so deadpan!
Thank you Queen Elisabeth for existing so we can hear and experience great performances AND have twoset marvel over a statue of an infant peeing to save the city.
I actually really found the competitors' advice really really good! It made sense and I'll use it the next time I have to perform! I also noticed that their bonds were really close and I found that so heartwarming 🥺💗 meanwhile, good job Brett and Eddy! I could feel the pressure from behind the screen.. but still, there was definitely improvement and the sounds was soooo good 😻😻 i love that they played Tchaikovsky and Sibelius, the og pieces 💗
These two friends started youtube just for fun, and inspired so many people to be what they want and just be happy, and now... look at them... so pround :)
btw when are you guys coming to portugal?
23:20 I can't 😂! The juror's face!!!
It's crazy to see you guys in Belgium, especially when I have been away from Belgium for my studies for 6 months. It's so cool that you were invited! The Queen Elisabeth Competition really gets a lot of coverage in Belgium each year, so even people who know nothing of classical music will have heard that it's going on bc it's always reported on the news. Sad that I wasn't home to watch it this year 🥲
Vlaams of Waals? Flamand ou wallon? X (ik ben een Vlaamse. Ik was echt stom verbaasd toen ik hen enkele weken een foto van manneke pis zag posten …) (je suis flamande. J’étais totalement étonnée quand j’ai vu une photo de manneken pis sur insta quelque semaines avant … je hoort bijna niks over België en dan ineens mijn favo youtubeurs in mijn hoofdstad! La Belgique est si petite, c’est presque comme le pays n’existe pas. Et maintenant mais TH-cam préférés sont dans ma capitale! )(j’espère que mon français n’a pas trop d’erreurs😅😅, svp corrige-moi. Je veux vraiment améliorer mon français)
@@norabenlahssen522now write it in German.
Thanks for sharing moments from behind the stage in a major competition...I guess it really was an honour for you to be invited to such a competition...
3:00 becoming scared of heights from what appears to be 5m up is adorable
4:01 not them finding out minutes before being interviewed in the broadcast that it's live 😂. You did great though!
9:27 I love how when Eddy said "That sounds so much better" Brett took that so seriously and sincerely 🥹
Wow, congratulations on being invited! It's amazing to see how far you both have come.
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOD!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE I CAME BACK JUST A BIT TOO LATE! THEY WERE FOR WAFFLES AND FRIES WHERE I WOOORK😭😭😭😭😭
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Twoset are my official practice break besties hahaha love you guys videos!!!
Brett & Eddy, your playing is so beautiful. It's been a joy to watch you improve through the years.
Eddy, your Sebelius is compelling & haunting. Honestly, my favorite interpretation of all I've heard. I don't know how you were feeling while you played, but it was like the music was coming from your soul.
I'm always amazed by your courage to just put yourselves out there, just doing it. I love this video!
What a great video! This is why Brett and Eddy are loved, respected by many and have become an inspiration to others. Brett and Eddy represent PASSION for learning, HUMILITY to learn and improve and COURAGE to perform for the jury to get feedbacks for improvements.
these guys have single handedly done so much for the violin in recent years.
er, duo handedly-?
what a wonderful video! thanks so much for showing this part of violin and Brussels looked beautiful!
brett's hair at 1:50 so cute so cute 🐧♥
Npc
@@boozalm3715 I’m gonna Skibidi on your toilet
so nice to see them playing tchaikovsky and sibelius again ❤
Give the jury an oscar please. Perfect ending!!!!!!
Made me appreciate the level of effort and brilliance that goes into top concert level performance... And also super glad I don't have to be anywhere near it.
I saw you guys on TV, hope to see you again next year 😊
HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU COMING TO MY COUNTRY???
Ah yes, I was busy practicing!
40hrs😂
When Eddy played Sibelius it gave me 3 Mil vibes, and when Brett played Tchaikovsky it also gave 2 Mil vibes, so nostalgic 😭🥹
I was following the competition live in Belgium so I suspected this video was coming, but it was still a lovely surprise 😅 what a great idea to invite you guys, they couldn't ask for a better promotion!!!
We need more twoset vlogs like this! 🔥
Love this video and your courage, you play beautiful but to play for those judges and the finalists are brave. It make my belief that musicians are kind, much much stronger. They really want to help each other.
Happy to see Twoset having so much fun and receiving lots of love
That ending is gold
25:30 I genuinely laughed my left lung out at this
Whether that one reaction was scripted or not, it still gave me a very good laugh
Both jury seem serious adult (I mean "adult" adult) who are probably not following their content online and only doing this because the organizer asked them to, so I believe it is real, which is hilariously hurtful…hhhhhhhhhh
Probably scripted
@@drogoking I think Lorenzo followed them before this actually. In fact he and Kyung Sun Lee both posted photos or stories with/about them on insta in the days preceding the filming of that skit, so I'm thinking they probably volunteered. At the very least when I saw it was only two jury members filming with them, I was not surprised to see it was those two out of the twelve jury members.
The left lung reference from the r/lingling40hrs
@@Hannigramxox and? just enjoy the free content
It's great to see the competitors are having so much fun with them.
This is probably one of my favourite Twoset videos : vlog, serious playing, challenges,educational content and jokes all in one
Amazing ❤!!!!!!!!
jokes that unfortunately did go over many people's heads
That was such an amazing performance, Brett and Eddy 😭✨
I’ll be sure to use those bowings when I learn Tchaikovsky
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I missed watching you guys. You always have exactly the right message for the kids. In between 'this is impossible' and 'that was easy' is hours and hours and hours of practice. I imagine it's even harder these days to avoid distractions, but that doesn't change reality. Either waste years of training your muscles to play stupid video games or trade years of training them for a skill. And honestly, outside of professional work, most people with think you sound great no matter how much you suck. Believe me, I know this to be true.
lol! that thing with the phone dropping. I was at Much Ado About Nothing in Shakespeare's Globe two days ago and someone dropped their phone three storeys onto the hard concrete right next to the stage. the actors forgot their lines for almost a minute!
What a journey! Loved the video! Good to see new places, especially the world of classical musicians which us, mere mortals wouldn't get to see otherwise
Brutal comments but I love that they have the sense of humour to end this video the way they did.
As a Belgian, I love that you got to do this!!!
🇧🇪 hey, leuk om eens een Belg te ontmoeten. Ik heb eens zin om mijn eigen taal te typen, of om mijn Frans te verbeteren. Spreken we dezelfde taal of kan ik mijn Frans bij jou oefenen? 😉coucou! C’est super de rencontrer un belge une fois! Quelle langue parles-tu?
@@norabenlahssen522 Ik spreek beide talen! Je parle les deux langues!
That was soooooooo intense that my heart almost stop beating, but still I feel happy for both of them
Lovely video, guys! I especially appreciate your all's humility about yourselves.
Being a nonviolinist lay person ignorant of all the nuances of bowing, etc, I will just say that both Eddy and Brett moved me so much with their respective excerpts of Sibelius (a fav of mine) and Tchaikovsky (of course). Keep it up, guys!
This is why I SO love this channel and TwoSet Violin!
Man the the jury was like a poker face competition between them
That's a brilliant video. Well done all.
I wish I had this community when I was playing on the performance level. But I am thrilled it exist now.
Congrats to Elli for the third prize!!! 💖💖
Thank you for showing one of the most beautiful aspects of my small country.
As a Belgian from Brussels, it makes me SO happy to see you walking around my city!! 🥹🥹 I wished I could meet you both 😭
Thank you so much for coming, we Belgians are so proud 🥹🫶🏻
We need more videos from this competition!
2:30 for those who are interested, the painting on the wall that Eddy is pointing to, is a drawing of beloved Belgian comic character Tintin drawn and written by Hergé. I wish they showed the entire mural!