4 Levels of Violin Masterclass (Ft. Maxim Vengerov)

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[@MaximVengerovOfficial]

It was such a great time filming with you Brett🙂

[@ltgz881]

❤

[@subjectline]

It's a great experience for the audience too! Thank you! And thank you to Editor-San for such a good job.

[@cyrissiryc5126]

Your masterclass is really wonderful! I love the imagery you paint in each section as you explain. It explains so much why your Ysaye is just so amazing and why I keep on going back to listening to your Ysaye vs others ☺ Looking forward to seeing the whole video in your website 🥰 thanks for making a video with TwoSet 😊 hoping for more collaborations in the future!

[@sandraryang]

Soul-hooking rendition !

[@boburnham3542]

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Let's talk about how big of a deal it is, that TwoSet actually collaborated with one of the greatest violinists in the world.

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

They also had Hahn tho

[@susanbryant6516]

I guess we got used to it after Hilary Hahn!

[@cypherbrittainnethegodofsl4988]

Hilary Hahn, Ziyu He, Ray Chen, etc...

[@fredericchopin6445]

they have collaborated with many world class soloist as well

[@JonsiasUniverse]

How can you be everywhere!?

[@lucysun3318]

Can we just talk about how beginner level was still so hard?!?!? And how well the kids played?!?!?! Also though, Twoset is actually pretty good at teaching!

[@ruthe.2292]

I was just mentally berating myself over the fact that I don’t practice enough and the beginner has way more potential than me. Also that kid can do vibrato. I can’t do that. And yeah they are great teachers.

[@JoshuaWillis89]

Yeah. That was nowhere near a true beginner level.

[@neverbeenachamp]

If a 6 y.o. can play like that, I’m wondering at what age did he start 🤔

[@gassanzade]

No that was pretty easy

[@brendamiller5785]

When I saw the level 'Beginner', I was surprised to see/hear the child was so advanced. I was thinking a Beginner would be Twinkle Twinkle, not the grade 5 level. (Eddy seemed surprised, too....I heard him use the word Dynamics, that's not a Beginner level I don't think)

[@coloraturaElise]

Vengerov: I haven't played this in 7 years. also Vengerov: (shreds through the piece like he's been playing it every day for 7 years!)

[@AY-vc5dg]

Then he tells Brett that he himself is inspired to practice it again! 🤯

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@AY-vc5dg A professional never stops improving.

[@PianoDawg1620]

That's what makes him Vengerov.

[@Dablooner]

@@PianoDawg1620 yup

[@kimitjen3390]

Time stamp?

[@fredericchopin6445]

Endgame: We have the most ambitious crossover twoset: hold my rosin

[@pyc912]

The aftermath of that korean x chinese string quartet episode, now everytime i saw the word 'rosin' reminds me of DDONGSA 🤣

[@deartaeils]

DDONGSSA!!

[@BhuvaneshwariS03]

@@littolcupcake1997 Well, get ready

[@rajagopal3432]

Then Maxim vengrov is thanos i presume.....!!!

[@rachmusic9873]

Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere is the best and most ambitious crossover. Marvel doesn’t hold a candle to it. Check it out

[@levifromthehood]

Maxim Vengerov: I haven't played this piece in like 7 years. Also Maxim Vengerov: Smashing it like it's Twinkle-twinle little star.

[@segmentsAndCurves]

The more you practise, the more it will stick to you.

[@markikn3183]

He did his 40 hour days a long time ago.

[@segmentsAndCurves]

@@markikn3183 Tru

[@gabriellysantos1986]

Me who is still learning twinkle-twinkle little star= :○

[@shinjian.song1]

That’s my piano teacher I’ll be okaying and piece and she’ll play it for me where I mess up and she’s always like I haven’t played this in years and I’m like still sounds better than me

[@jamesbarros950]

Me a beginner violinist: "Oh, Awesome, I'm curious what they'll have to say for beginners" Twoset: Let's start with a 6 year old prodigy who's doing grade 8 work.. with distinction.

[@ianbennett2443]

I think it's kinda because like, anything they could tell you is something that a lot of books or the internet could tell you, and so masterclasses need to be things you wouldn't be able to notice yourself. Not that there aren't things in your posture and technique that you may not see (that's usually what techers help with, although beginner masterclasses are a lot like just having a teacher), but the better you get, the more useful something like a masterclass becomes, and the less general a lot of advice becomes. I think as a beginner, if you stick with it and practice, you'll improve no matter what. Keep going!!

[@pamelah1220]

Props to Brett for actually being able to play in front of Vengerov. I would have melted into a useless puddle.

[@leanna5733]

lmao same

[@eman-pu5kk]

Well ig that's why he's professional and not us eh? 😅 Edit: but we'll get there

[@randompersonh]

Same, if I melt into s useless puddle playing for my peers and teachers, I’ll 100% melt into a useless puddle playing for TwoSet or Vengerov.

[@zayne1281]

Twoset: ,,Please cut this video for us." *tortured editor-san noises*

[@johncage417]

*sad captioner-san noises *

[@f.p1758]

@@johncage417 OHH captions......

[@Ivan-pv1xs]

*Billy Herrington screaming noise*

[@ruthsalgado6775]

FREE EDITOR SAN

[@fadlihermawan9123]

No cuts.

[@hideaki2865]

The fact that Vengerov agreed to film with you guys is already an incredible achievement! Congratulations!

[@DanteHanma]

yes. next one is David Garrett

[@titaner72yt7]

@@DanteHanma vengerov is by far more important than garret

[@theatog]

@@titaner72yt7 I hope that was a joke and i will gladly whoosh you as to keep my faith in humanity. LUL

[@user-hh3qg2yh1b]

Nice pfp

[@kaistinakemperdahl9667]

I. An imagine that many great musicians really love this opportunity because they're really happy with how tsv promote classical music in an audience that wasn't necessarily interested in it before. That is an amazing achievement.

[@dmwalker24]

I just have to say, playing Ysaÿe 3 for Maxim Vengerov is one of the most ballsy things I've ever seen. Your initial performance was seriously impressive. It's really great to see you and Eddy both continuing to improve and refine your art. Total respect.

[@sfbirdclub]

A-men! to that. All musicians need confidence, but Brett must have been at least a LITTLE stressed playing Ysaye 3 for Vengerov. And he ponyed up to the challenge brilliantly. But never did he display cockiness! Tutti bravi!

[@isthatajojoreference149]

I feel that the vengerov dude can play it better than Brett. That's how it sounded to me.

[@mememendiola1873]

@@isthatajojoreference149 Because Mr. Vangerov is one of the greatest violinist, that's why.

[@isthatajojoreference149]

@@mememendiola1873 oh ok that's why, I didn't know who he was.

[@dmwalker24]

​@@isthatajojoreference149 It's a piece Vengerov has played as an encore on I believe quite a few occasions. There's a video of him playing it so well in fact, that it caused an audience member's teeth to fall out.

[@evaphy]

this feels illegal to watch for free oh my god. I can see how beautiful music genuinely excites a musician and he just can't stop being hyped about it. such a wonderful feeling🥰

[@marthereinard4013]

Yes, exactly, that`s how it is!

[@Zeta9966]

100%. And it’s tough trying to express that joy to a non musician.

[@toramenor]

Brett: plays beautifully Vengerov: explains anything Brett: new levels unlocked, mind blown, plays even better

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

That is why I love watching masterclasses.

[@strangelaw6384]

"you are in a dark room, looking for answers" "swimming, gasping for air" "exploding in electrifying madness" "virtuosity is to create as much emotion and connect the notes in different ways that every note has a life of its own yet they are connected in a chain of life" I like him

[@marianhreads]

The story telling is so cool! Reminds me of some of Ray Chen's videos too

[@literateartist9304]

Ikr, I really should watch more of his masterclasses

[@lesterviajedor9340]

So much emotions

[@StanSerebryakov]

Thanks for spelling it, great explanations indeed

[@debbyng4091]

"one life cycle" love it.

[@pieman3141]

I like how the higher up they go, the more the focus shifts to artistry and psychology and other such things.

[@twstdreality]

Becomes much more abstract

[@kvltizt]

The microtonality of fretless instruments requires insane feel. *hides behind fretboard*

[@aimilize3518]

It's because at that skill level technique has been mastered and becomes a bit trivial so it's more about interpretation, musicality and conveying the right emotion rather than pressing x note at x timing at x tempo.

[@coloraturaElise]

Because the purpose of all the technique is to allow you to communicate with your audience, which is what music is for. Unfortunately, many professional musicians get so hung up on the technique that they forget about the big picture.

[@lyz0711]

artistry and psychology really help create the tone, dynamic and image of the music

[@jonathancaramin]

Maxim Vengerov really is something else. Not only is he a master of the violin with a clear musical vision, he also has the eloquence to communicate his vision to a student without pushing his own interpretation. Lucky Brett!

[@Skyflairl2p]

I feel the exact same way! Absolutely astounded by Maxim Vengerov's musical perspective and knowledge. Even the complicated emotional nuances is something he manages to put into words. Makes me reconsider so much in terms of composing music as well. We're all incredibly lucky to be able to share in this masterclass!

[@lightawake]

Woah...Maxim's sheer love and understanding of the music was just a joy and privilege to witness. What a genius to be able to understand and articulate how the music is speaking, what emotions it is communicating, the personality and mood changes that the piece goes through in each section. I'm just an aficionado, but I realise how the audience gets to experience something visceral only when the musician understands, then can technically communicate all of this. More than the music itself, Maxim's translation of those black notes, so that they became a collective entity that was living and breathing and moving with consciousness, was just tremendous and inspiring - perhaps that is the art form of the virtuoso. Super cool to see Bret improving in front of our eyes too.

[@baxter8it]

As an art history major in college, I so appreciated his references to express the emotion. Only wish for more from this master!

[@kristintripp967]

When your own playing isn’t as good as the 6-year-old beginner with the cute little squeaky half size violin… 😭😭😭

[@sasorihasthesauce3122]

You'll get there, keep it up!

[@tweshasaini7957]

Meeeee I have been playing for 2 years and I'm grade 5

[@daniellesmith628]

Same. Lol. We will get there!!! 😁

[@fleagarden239]

@@tweshasaini7957 FR I can barely play hot cross buns 😭

[@Chuchutato]

eyy just think of this, someone can't even read scales. so cheer up.

[@planetlover6789]

I am sorry but watching Eddy working with kids will forever be the most adorable thing ever

[@stevev5510]

He didn't Kung Po his chicken... Mapo his tofu...

[@pppp-zp2vo]

he was so soft with the kid !!

[@delmicortave]

Super sweet

[@timmyc9915]

@@stevev5510 honestly tho, that’s not how to teach kids irl

[@katharineshade9550]

@@timmyc9915 what do you mean?

[@sophelet]

Eddy was an excellent teacher with the 19-year-old playing Wieniawsky. He mixed technical diagnosis/correction with historical context (what is Romanticism?), but the main objective was to help her to understand phrasing and the nuances of expression. It's not easy to teach someone how to be "musical." Fantastic improvisation of an orchestra part to help the student to really internalize the pulse.

[@pitilessnightmare6879]

Yeah!! What a passionate class! His enthusiasm and interest was so contagious

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Eddy's old channel is great.

[@dowal199]

Well... That's pretty much the whole thing about having a teacher 😅 it's only the details and phrasing is the main part of correction

[@noparanoiax]

@@dowal199 not all the teachers immerse you into the piece to interpret it, as Brett did.

[@dowal199]

@@noparanoiax Well, bad teachers exist, but pretty much any decent teacher does that. So it's not that special

[@sophelet]

The ten-year-old violinist was tackling some difficult music, too. She was all over the fingerboard and was clearly well prepared. Brett is a very fine teacher, too, and he listens carefully, makes a diagnosis, and has a very understandable way of teaching. His demonstrations made a lot of sense..

[@justary_9790]

Like Eddy would say: _”I’m loyal to Brett’s Ysaÿe”_

[@hsjmf5967]

you mean Edwina🤣

[@sol.slmnez]

lol

[@graceliu9275]

Me too. :)

[@iheartsnape]

I can't express how great Brett is as a student in masterclass. He has such familiarity and mastery in the piece he's performing and the techniques required to bring out the music, that he can respond so quickly and intelligently to any of the suggestions and changes thrown at him. He was also very patient and deliberate when he played the phrases differently, very thoughtful and not rushed at all when trying stuff on the spot. And he gradually sounded much better and more powerful as the class went on. Not many people can do that, especially on camera and in front of a famous musician like Vangerov. So many masterclasses feel awkward and stilted because people are nervous or don't have the facility to change on the spot, but Brett can really adapt and improve in real time and it was absolutely amazing to watch. Brett is not usually a verbally expressive person, but his playing is SO thoughtful and intelligent and solid, that there is real genius in him.

[@valeriegodhue6126]

YES. All of it.

[@PJBoyYT]

Not that I disagree with anything you said, but do remember that this is edited and we don't know how much was left on the cutting room floor

[@iheartsnape]

@@PJBoyYT True. But the masterclass started around the half hour mark and went to the end of the video so that's almost 40 minutes that are aired. Most masterclasses probably last an hour or so, so we are seeing a lot of it.

[@maurmi]

Fully agree. Well done Brett!

[@ajchandra7735]

@@valeriegodhue6126 you can even watch the full version of Brett’s masterclass in Vengerov’s website mid-September!

[@beckchen9669]

Kudos to Brett for: 1. Preparing for this super challenging piece. I can’t imagine this taking less than a few months for someone not actively performing. 2. Putting himself out there and exposing his limitations as a violinist to everyone. Taking a masterclass in a lecture/concert hall is one thing, and doing it in front of a gazillion people watching on KZbin is another. This takes real courage.

[@testkuchen3674]

I can't help but think that masterclasses are not only for the musician, but more important for the audience. It's an invitation to dive deep into music that was foreign before (often even if you know the piece). I wish it were part of every classical concert to have a masterclass before as an introduction of the piece and the special interpretation that evening. Vengerov makes an amazing job!

[@marianmatei1138]

Ben Zander is doing that all the time.

[@testkuchen3674]

@@marianmatei1138 Yeah I know, he's great

[@gfhit7520]

they are indeed very important for the audience, that's why people usually attend (and pay) just to listen to a masterclass -you find various examples for various instruments and voice on youtube

[@chaeiekim891]

eddy: “i played this when i was fourteen” christine: “• - •”

[@emmashowe]

me: :'(

[@geuros]

that reminds me: A (older man): "How old are you?" B (younger man): "19" A: "When I was your age, I was 21".

[@practise7647]

which sec

[@BNOBNO14]

00:20:20 just randomly scrubbed back because I skipped to the masterclass after 10 minutes. But came back after reading your comment and almost NAILED the timestamp lol.

[@PxndaCakes]

@@geuros The Law: "No, you were 19. I see u trynna sneak into that bar. 🖐🏼"

[@mnels5214]

Kudos to those students doing a class in front of 3.21M people basically. That's pretty incredible actually, and very generous of them

[@lanalana4365]

It’s already amazing that Brett can play in front of Maxim Vengerov, but to attend a class and almost immediately apply & nail his advice? Brett’s talent is so underrated.

[@redfoxakame]

Are you KIDDING ME?!! I'm a non-musician and I'm actually _learning?!_ A *LOT?!* I may not learn it in the way I play (cause I don't play anything), but I just had a wonderful, life-changing lesson about understanding music in a wayyy deeper level than I used to an hour ago. Amazing man. Maxim Vengerov is an AMAZING musician and it shows by the way he plays. I get goosebumps whenever he does. Extraordinary. WOW.

[@tru3265]

Same here.

[@the.violin.noobie]

Yup I am a musician but when I discovered this video a few months ago I also discovered a new face of music. Vengerov really knows to finds to right words to make it understandable yet accessible. There are so many messages in music, if nobody explains it to you then you know but you can't find it... He brought me a new level of understanding music

[@lilacdavid626]

can we talk about Brett legit not dying of nervousness! I would just freeze and die if I had to play in front of such an amazing musician

[@Ana.Garcia.]

I couldn't do it. EVER

[@flav2689]

@@Ana.Garcia. Me neither. I know I’m quite good (for an amateur I mean - I’d dare to say I’m technically comparable with the 3rd violinist here) but I would die of embarassment if I had to play anything in front of him.

[@baala2754]

I mean he himself is an AMAZING MUSICIAN and he is playing in front of an EXCELLENT MUSICIAN so i think he would feel greatful and proud to play infront of him No offense tho

[@lilacdavid626]

@@baala2754 i know but just think, someone who you’ve looked up to and admired your whole life and you get to play in front of them…it must be nerve wracking

[@Zeta9966]

He’s a great teacher tbh. The nervousness probably faded quickly. Brett also has the skill. Most of this is about nuance and expression than technicality.

[@tyfalma]

Praise to all the young violinists, but with all due respect, their playing makes me realize how good Brett and Eddy are. Of course Brett and Eddy are much older than them, but usually in their videos they don't really show their skills, they would say "We suck" or something, pretend they don't sound good at all, when the reality is Brett and Eddy are truly very great at playing violin. My plebeian ears are always amazed listening to them playing.

[@plainseed]

Thats true. They only show meme song most of the time. They should show their skill more

[@maxhaibara8828]

welcome to Asia, you're insanely good, but slightly worse than your neighbor

[@hopegold883]

What I didn’t understand was why didn’t Eddy address the intonation with the first boy, given his perfect pitch and all.

[@TheAskald]

The craziest thing about this, is that there is the same gap between the young violinists and Brett than there is between Brett and Vengerov. Getting half as good as world class violinists is the work of a whole life, and I don't think the same can be said about a lot of things.

[@TheAskald]

@@hopegold883 Intonation is a very general core skill that is developped through the long learning process of the violin. Both Eddy and the boy know that the intonation isn't great, but it's just pointless to talk about it, it needs years of practice

[@Insig385]

42:35 Vengerov blew my mind with the understanding he had, the idea of being in a dark room asking a question getting no answers, and then trying again harder. i have never heard music in such an obvious and understandable way before. holy.

[@lulcy789]

I’m a cellist and just started learning the region etude for this season and that “elbow anticipation” advice Maxim Vengerov gave Brett literally just turned on a lightbulb inside me

[@Halo-lg7rq]

I used to have to train the strength in my arms to become strong enough to anchor my elbows. I was so annoyed for the longest why my string crosses were sloppy it is was because I wasnt controlling my elbow. Its so fascinating how many variables there are when it comes to performing

[@LorenzoDeLeon]

@@Halo-lg7rq Absolutely true, and at the same time, sometimes, all these factors kind of disappear or rather get combined into one global feeling. You know, this magic moment when you stop thinking about every detail - is my elbow right ? my bow grip not too tight ? my intonation good ? and for a few seconds, everything falls perfectly in place. And then seconds become more seconds. Then minutes... but all this would not been possible without hours spent on every detail. From an economic standpoint, trading hours on details for seconds of good results is not a very good investment. But eventually one day the return on investment may come ;-)

[@enkiitu]

I’m not a violinist but the result of implementing that piece of advice were immediately identifiable.

[@57Raz]

Insane to understand the “steps” in producing a note, beginning with precise “preparation”, of the elbow, arm, the wrist the fingers, the bow, the OTHER fingers… how can so much go into a millisecond between notes!

[@alper.tanrisever]

Timestamps: 0:14: Level 1: Beginner (Performance) - Piece: Veracini - Sonata in E minor Op. 2, No. 8, 1st mvmt 2:27: Level 1: Beginner (Eddy's Masterclass) 7:28: Level 2: Intermediate (Performance) - Piece: Rieding - Hungarian Concertino, Op. 21 10:01: Level 2: Intermediate (Brett's Masterclass) 17:51: Level 3: Advanced (Performance) - Piece: Wieniawski - Violin COncerto No. 2, 1st mvmt 20:20: Level 3: Advanced (Eddy's Masterclass) 31:15: Level 4: Professional (Brett's Performance) - Piece: Ysaye - Sonata No. 3 38:40: Level 4: Professional (Vengerov's Masterclass on Brett's Performance)

[@Nellielle007]

Even with the pieces' name too! Amazing work thank you!

[@zazazesty]

Thank you!!!! ilysm for the time stamps

[@sephiroxicalcloud3771]

Thank you

[@randomidvplayer8907]

Thank you for your time and effort

[@m.a.3322]

thanks buddd

[@carolhayes7750]

1. I know Brett and Eddy will never see this, but I want to tell them that this is the type of video from them that I live for! I love when they interact with other artists, and kids, especially. 2. What a superb instructor Eddy is! 3. Brett must have been so jazzed at this opportunity with Maxim Vengerov! You could tell by the look on Vengerov's face when he was happy with Brett and when he was thinking about how to help him improve. GREAT VIDEO! WOW! 4. The Ysaye was never my favorite until listening to Vengerov explain the colors and emotions of the piece. He has changed my mind! 5. I was absolutely captivated by this video.

[@valeriegodhue6126]

Same here!!

[@Helz777]

Agreed. Best content.

[@ruthsalgado6775]

Same!

[@angelasongwriter6748]

“Professor” Chloe made me fall in love with Ysaye

[@jotajota6125]

@@valeriegodhue6126 agree with you on number 4!

[@choivivienne7114]

Seeing Eddy sitting like a father who is proud of his child playing great at the beginning is just so soft, i can't bruh

[@LDSJediKnight]

I love how the beginning masterclass was almost all technical, and each step up it was less about the technicalities and more the emotion and expression of the piece. I'm not normally a fan of Ysaye, but hearing the change from how Brett played to at the start to where he ended was amazing! Props to him and to Maxim Vengerov for painting such an emotional scene for the piece to fill.

[@jemimalampard1319]

Maxim: you're in a dark room and you don't know the answers Me: relatable

[@rosyxiao6889]

I swear this is the most gentle Brett I've ever seen, and he can sense the points as well as explain them clear. He's really a nice and good teacher.

[@ellacielo8518]

His voice is so soothing 🥺

[@aformeralto5229]

Sooo true! His voice was so soothing and gentle!

[@xandraxandra1437]

I think he is a better teacher than Eddy. But I say it very quiet because everyone seems to think Eddy is better.

[@ellacielo8518]

@@xandraxandra1437 fair enough. I guess different teachers gell with different students. I think I also prefer Brett's teaching, but I can appreciate Eddy's too. I feel like Brett's more direct in the direction he wants to go and says so, while Eddy wants to describe and convey a feeling. Idk how much this applies, but being autistic, I find being told directly what my teacher wants me to do is more helpful in achieving their goal ❤

[@xandraxandra1437]

@@ellacielo8518 I'm not autistic, but still prefer Brett because of his down to earth way of teaching. 🥰

[@markheseltine8360]

Great mc. Listened to the 5 year old. After she completed, I put my own violin back into its case and closed it, with tears. Decided to listed to the 10 year old. After her work, I took my violin out to the trash bin. Out of curiosity, decided to listen to the 19 year old. After that class I retrieved my violin and buried it in the back garden. Out of a sense of perversity, I listened to Brett and MV. After that incredible class, I we out and exhumed my violin. I figure, I may never get anywhere close to either Brett or Maxim, but these five brilliant players taught me that I have nowhere else to go but up. And that takes practice! And you can't practice very well without a violin. Thanks, Brett for the helping me find my inspiration.

[@karenfinance3336]

Travis is adorable. At age 6, doing chords on third position. At 6 I was... I dont know, learning how to form memories, cause I can't remember.

[@janina8574]

Imagine learning this piece atm and then twoset just droppes an entire masterclass about it with freakin maxim vengerov

[@archelynwolf]

I'm basically going through that right now :)

[@SquizerKingsss]

@@archelynwolf Such a batshit luck... I'm so jealous 😭😭😭

[@jojucom8096]

Very thankful for this video indeed

[@abigail40]

“I’ve watched all your videos” Twoset had indeed come so so far. They have a mutual respect between great soloists and themselves, which I think is so so precious. I can’t express in words how proud I am of them. Twoset, ilysmmm!!

[@Viruzzz]

He says that, people always say that in things like this, but there's no way he actually has. He has probably watched quite a few leading up to this collab, but I would be extremely surprised if he has the time to keep up with some random youtube channel in his life. Plus if he was actually a regular viewer I would expect this meeting to have taken place much much sooner.

[@isabellabriggs6782]

And they're so friendly, unlike the mean Russian lady I had a masterclass with last week 😢

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@Viruzzz Hilary Hahn was a TwoSet fan before they met, she's been watching their videos for years. Same for Ray Chen, Augustin Hadelich, Noah Bendix-Balgley, Kian Soltani, Pablo Ferrández and many other great musicians. I don't see why it would be different for Maxim Vengerov. He may have exaggerated when he said that he's watched all of their videos (there are over a thousand on TwoSet's channel), but I have no doubt that he knows perfectly well who Brett and Eddy are and have been following what they do for a while.

[@stheta-pd9lk]

@@Viruzzz he followed them on social media for quite a while though. He became really active online only when isolation started (with online masterclasses on his own web site) and even then he still toured around the world. I think that he was really busy with all that. But I inclined to believe that you are right and he didn't followed them quite this closely. Even if he did leave a like to that Edwina dating video xD

[@seantzeng1849]

Venegrov has a little girl that plays cello. He probably has watched all the twoset with her.

[@curio_sphere]

From my limited understanding one element is that soloists practice so F*CKING much, every single day, that ALL the technical aspects of playing basically get seared into their brains over and over so they can use their working memory and conscious thoughts to exploring musicality and storytelling even within the most fiendishly difficult pieces. They master the grammar and spelling of the violin language enough to write poetry instead of basic dictations. This I think is what differentiates the world's 0.1% (soloists/prodigies) and 1% (professional violinists), and we truly saw the side-by-side comparison. Which is why Brett, pro violinist but also full-time youtuber/comedian uploading multiple videos a week, being able to perform at even a fraction of Vengerov's virtuosity is pretty mind-blowing. That's why this Masterclass blew everyone away I think, we saw Brett set a foot into that world of storytelling in the Ysaye, helped by Vengerov's teaching. That and the chemistry between insanely good teachers and insanely good student. Also: Holy shit the balls of -steel- TITANIUM on this man to show up at a masterclass with Vengerov playing Ysaye 3 (and nailing it) wtf And even inspiring him to go *practice* it again after 7 years aha, the perfect ending. Also: 1:00:13 : Getting told "you nailed it" by Vengerov, goddamn does the awesomness end somewhere?

[@javadhamreh957]

"The first phrase is like one life cycle. It comes from nothing and then it goes to nothing." -- Maxim Shakespeare

[@Andrea_Manconi]

"Sometimes non vibrato is a great color as well" sounds like a great hint for controlling your dynamics!

[@jojucom8096]

Definitely is!!! I love it so much!

[@kris_pang]

Eddy teaching a kid. That is so cute. Edit: And Brett too 😭

[@vanivashisht7305]

Ikrr!!😭💖

[@ellacielo8518]

Brett's teacher voice is so soothing 😭

[@nanwijanarko1969]

@@ellacielo8518 I know, he's so soft

[@rl3049]

We don’t talk about how the six year old already has better phrasing and vibrato than our entire string ensemble combined

[@sophelet]

Holy moly. That Ysaÿe is a beast! Congratulations to Brett. I think it must be a lot of pressure to play for Maxim Vengerov, even though Maxim is so friendly and kind (and an excellent teacher). Brett was extremely well prepared. I wonder what the dynamic markings were in the score. Monster double stops, chromaticism, variety of bowing. Yikes. When Maxim asks Brett to think of dialogue, speech, intention, Brett really varies the colors and uses a much wide dynamic range. I think this and the other lessons show a fundamental skill and experience that all instrumentalists should study: sing in an excellent choir, and do it a lot. You learn about breath, phrasing, interplay between voices, expression of words and ideas, ensemble listening, variety of tone, and a lot more. Those who sing should study piano and perhaps another instrument (especially since singers often have a weaker grasp of music theory). Go practice!

[@mortender]

Practice 40 hours a day 😅

[@stevev5510]

Nah...at least 48 is needed... You need time to reflect on the feedback your teacher gave you on the last lesson...

[@1millioncicades183]

There is a reason why even people learning jazz are told to sing their phrases a lot even though without choir :P - this way it is much easier to remember them, yet at the same time it helps thinking about music as a conversations instead of complicated bunch of notes to play on the instrument.

[@Satopi3104]

Can’t agree more!

[@sheryltung1211]

WTF. Brett was good but Maxim Vengerov was GOD level. The expansiveness and colour that he is able to produce is just unbelievable. And here I am, not even a violinist (piano gang lol) but just mind-blown and incredibly inspired by how he creates music.

[@Incognacious]

Not to mention he has a better violin

[@penpow]

It's about imagination, not the instrument

[@dmwalker24]

That's what makes it so amazing to me that Brett would play this piece. Vengerov's performance of it is like watching the music come alive and emerge from the violin.

[@BubblyViolin11]

I know! THE CONTROL!!! The amount of control Vengerov has over the instrument is absolutely INSANE.

[@penpow]

He is one with the violin, Brett is just playing it. If Brett enrolled in something like Julliard or Curtis without 2set than he will exploit much more nuance and control after uni

[@thylatrash7668]

when vengerov complimented brett i felt like a proud mother hen omg he did so well!!

[@baldwinangel1218]

Yes. That was a lot of work to memorize and perfect as much as he could but a master teacher will put a shine on it . Our Dads have grown so much! 😭

[@saraelliot6394]

Bravo bravo bravissimo Brett. Both my grandparents were direct students of Ysaye so it's wonderful to hear his work gain a new audience. Such a wonderful masterclass from Maestro Vengerov. Thank you both so much!

[@paulinakowalska3601]

I had really bad violin teacher. he was obviously really done and tired with his work. He didn't explain me anything sometimes he didn't even be in my class during our lessons he was on the hall or teachers' room. When I played I completely didn't know how to meant it to sound and he almost NEVER told me what am I doing wrong. The worst is that he didn't even teach me how to tune violin. I was a kid and nobody in family could help with my playing, so I started to tune it with a tuner not until fourth year. I PRACTICED ONLY ON UNTUNED VIOLIN FOR 3 YEARS. When I started doing it without his permission (on the first year, he said that he will teach me tuning violin on 4th grade) practicing started to be much easier and less frustrating for me. But it was too late I was really done and tired with violin. After last exam I sold my violin without even touch them. And it's not only my story 'cause almost every his student in my music school changed violin for others instruments, on the last year he had 1-2 students when other teachers had 7-8 I didnt have alternative 'cause I live in quite small town and he was only violin teacher there. I learnt with you guys much more for couple months than with him for four years. Im really glad. Because of you, after years I just bought violin again and for serious I really wanna get back to my playing. Thank you

[@cyrissiryc5126]

So happy for you! It's always nice to hear how Twoset continues to inspire others to play 😊 I'm also just learning the violin because of them 😆

[@sweetyoghurt]

@@cyrissiryc5126 i want learning the violin too

[@cyrissiryc5126]

@@sweetyoghurt do it! 😊 I just got a cheap violin and started self learning (aka watching Twoset vids for tips and inspiration, and google). What's important is you don't force yourself and play what you love 🥰

[@M_SC]

That teacher should be beaten with bows. what abuse! Please keep at it. I really want you to

[@theindoorkites]

The fact that you actually did this with a legend like Vengerov is outstanding

[@TheAskald]

It feels a bit unreal, it gives me a weird sensation, Vengerov is such a legend that it's a bit like seeing Oistrakh in person collaborating with these silly bois that we love.

[@Badriyaishere]

I'm so used to child prodigies that I thought that the kid in the beginner lesson was teaching Eddy 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@hesitantplanet9446]

😂😂😂😂 Traumatized by child prodigies

[@anngeeeee]

same lmao

[@Necrocidal]

_Reaches final level_ _Suddenly finding a lot of health potions_ _Boss music starts to play_ _Maxim Vengerov appears_

[@vanivashisht7305]

To be honest, this is my first time watching Vengerov interacting with others, and damn..my respect for him has increased ten folds.

[@ddgn]

Maxim's a great communicator, especially when it comes to masterclasses and sharing his ideas/musicality! Check out his website, you can find some of them

[@oxoelfoxo]

He has several masterclasses on YT if you want to see more.

[@subjectline]

It's always nice to watch him teach, he works hard at it and you can see he gets so happy when the student learns something.

[@brent3522]

I love how Vengerov plays differently everytime he demonstrates. It's like he has hundreds of different interpretations of the piece. And all of them just sounds amazing. Brett is just so lucky

[@jasonwang3303]

It is extremely difficult to find a great performer who’s also a great teacher, that is willing to share their interpretations and patience to guide their students. Mr. Vengerov is a man who deserves his fame and respect. You can tell his passion toward music from his playing and his expression. Truly a person who musician should admire.

[@KioKio98765]

Even the way Vengerov looks when concentrated on listening to Brett is impressive ^^

[@Ana.Garcia.]

I noticed too! So dedicated to the moment

[@TEKRific]

What an absolute legend Maxim Vengerov is, not just as a musician but the human being behind the musicianship. Such great culture and class. What a feather in TwoSet violin's cap to get such a master to do a collab, sure it's business etc but still the connection seems real and genuine from both parties. Huge kudos and thanks for sharing and also a huge shoutout to the young musicians featured. What a great journey they're on! Keep practicing!

[@justary_9790]

Twoset and Maxim Vengerov: **give advices to improve violin technique** me, a pianist: AIGHT IM WRITING THAT DOWN! ✍️

[@nellieou]

Eddy is a natural teacher. He’s so good at explaining musicality which is the hardest part for new musicians to get.

[@milkteamachine]

Brett did amazing but the way Maxim played the Ysaye is on a whole other level, it’s so intense. Must have felt incredible being told “you nailed it” at the end.

[@eajensen4979]

Lesson of the day: Everyone has something to give, and everyone has something to learn 💕

[@zamn3735]

i like this.

[@user-et2mn1tc3x]

Wise words!!

[@FranciscusList]

I quote thoughts of my conservatory-professor: "Don't you dare to hit that dislike button, when there's a Vengerov in the video!... What it's a masterclass!? Don't you even dare to not hit that like button!"

[@emmashowe]

Honestly the improvements Brett made are insane, Vengerov really is a genius. At first it sounded kind of flat, but now its so lively and beautiful. Great job guys!

[@motuzik]

Maxim: "This ballad, I haven't played it in 7 years" *continues to absolutely kill it while giving underlying metaphors to connect with the piece particulars at the same time, paints out the period, puts his own unique twist on the interpretation not even breaking a sweat. I think he may not even have noticed what a masterclass you guys put out together, bravo! :)

[@mango6404]

"And if you haven't broken hairs, then it's an unsuccessful performance" Well i guess any performance of Ray Chen is a successful one

[@AndewMole]

(not unsuccessful)

[@lindafromowitz9071]

The contrapositive of "If no hairs are broken then the performance is unsuccessful" is "If the performance is successful then some hairs were broken," not "If hairs are broken then the performance was successful."

[@lindafromowitz9071]

Basic LSAT flaw here

[@annamariafiore7114]

Maria Duenas!😂

[@mark030531]

@@lindafromowitz9071 It’s also called a “joke”

[@COOL_GEEK_]

It's amazing to think that Brett and Eddy has collaborated with some of the best solo violinists in the world, even if they say they are two Asian dudes who became a disappointment to their Asian parents by becoming musicians and who didn't practice enough

[@amysteriouspersonintophat1458]

It's also awesome that world class soloists like Vengerov say they watched twoset videos!! I wonder what Vengerov thinks of twoset's impersonation of him in that video with ray chen XD

[@timmyc9915]

Bro this entire video contradicts their whole ‘disappointment to parents’ thing. If I were Eddy’s mom/dad and saw this, I’d be very proud of them.

[@f.p1758]

@@timmyc9915 exactly

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@timmyc9915 Each family has their own definition of success according to their culture and other criteria. Unfortunately, Brett and Eddy's parents may not fully appreciate what their sons have accomplished. They're probably happy to see that they are now making a good living (they spent years struggling financially at the beginning of TwoSet), but I'm not sure they realize how big they have become in the classical world. I mean, just a year ago, when they were asked if their parents were proud of them, Brett's answer was "I hope so", and Eddy didn't answer at all. Maybe their families are extremely proud of them and just aren't used to shower their children with compliments because of their culture. But I couldn't help but feel a little bit sad when I heard that...

[@Mordred14394]

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia i forgot who said it, i think Eddy, that their mom didn't watch their videos AT FIRST, so maybe now they're proud of them, but as an Asian, parents do be like, don't show their kids how proud they are but to other people, they'd be bragging about them

[@TorgieMadison]

Dudes. You singlehandedly reinvigorated Maxim's love for possibly one of his most famous pieces. BRAVO.

[@andrewpenny4984]

Vengerov: Doesn't play Ysaye Ballade for 7 years Also Vengerov: PROCEEDS TO SHRED IT PERFECTLY

[@jacobtapianieto9655]

It's one of his classics already.

[@FightOn207]

Vengerov’s ballade is the golden standard!

[@smcaqua1079]

Wow I think Brett really learned a lot. His Ysaye was already impressive, but with Venegrov’s guidance it really opened up musically. That’s what you can accomplish with a great teacher.

[@tylermoore8218]

Especially with Vengerov, if you see improvements in musicality, that’s one of the things that is the sign of a good teacher - merely adding to whatever is great and giving tips to make them better! Even in the famous masterclass he did on musical expression (the one with the boxing and train analogy), he hardly talked about technique in the clips, but the kids sounded way better, because he gave them a story to convey and let them take it however they wanted!

[@fatpun1948]

What we have got today: -An hour of TwoSet -Brett playing Ysaye 3 -Free masterclass from Vengerov *Heaven, 100% heaven*

[@danmorgan7775]

Brett showed a lot of guts stepping up to the plate and playing one of the most fiendishly difficult pieces in the Ysaye sonate 3. Maxim's performances of it are legendary. What makes him so unique as both a player and teacher is that while he is a master of technique he goes deeper into the very essence of the music in terms of drama and feeling like you're telling a story. He just seems to connect to music on that level innately and it's a tremendous gift. Bravo to everyone involved this was a wonderful masterclass.

[@ameerah2959]

*Brett plays Twosetters: mind blown *Maxim plays Brett and twosetters: Mind blown 🤯

[@chiiko7090]

Overwhelmed with how brett and eddy are so good at teaching overwhelmed by the fact that twoset and vengerov collaborated overwhelmed with how awesome vengerov sounds after not playing the piece for 7 yrs (chill sir) Overwhelmed by brett's ysaye (u should be proud brett) Overwhelmed with information This is a healthy overwhelming feeling isn't it? T_T

[@mentallyunstablernplssendhelp]

Same I'm so happy (;´༎ຶ益༎ຶ`)♡

[@chiiko7090]

@@mentallyunstablernplssendhelp your emoticon perfectly describe my mood omg

[@mentallyunstablernplssendhelp]

@@chiiko7090 Lol 😂

[@KuroKisakiCovers]

You are so damn right. I feel the same. XD

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Agreed!

[@r.kapaun01]

Wow... I could watch hours of Eddie teaching 'beginner' lessons... He is very good at showing and explaining things in non-musical terms... His 'a sentence does not normally do this'.... brilliant. As a beginner myself, I have never thought about performance as 'speaking'... makes total sense to me. Thanks!

[@nagadoogardening6035]

He has a channel! Old and hasn't updated it, but he teaches lessons to viewers. Search "E Chen violin" I think

[@goldenesei8127]

Relating playing to speech by certain phrasing is such a great way to make your playing more expressive! Especially in baroque/early music. Another trick there is to think about their way of dancing - splitting beats in heavy and more lightweight points in the musical line (instead of just stressed and offbeat). It gives you a lot of inspiration, and it makes so much sense, given how much the instrumental music of that time was influenced by singing and dancing.

[@nilab499]

Damn brett slayed that sonata. I feel proud of him. It is also very brave of him preparing ysaye sonata no.3, because maxim is an absolute beast at it

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

I really liked how he played. It was really great, there was so much concentration, he's a really good musician.

[@nikki._.nguyen]

is this what edwina mean when she said she's loyal to brett's ysaye (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

[@nons1206]

How does Brett not get shaky bow and cold toes from Vengerov’s stare like while playing if it were me bro my eyes would start pouring from fright

[@oxoelfoxo]

you don't get to become a pro musician without being able to perform under pressure

[@Froggeh92]

You see the focus on his face and how he closes his eyes? The man is drawn into his craft. Its excellent

[@christineee]

As a person who doesn't play an instrument, I think this video helped A LOT to better understand the pieces that were played; the emotions that was trying to be conveyed, and everything. I really loved this video from start to the end. Seeing Brett and Eddy teach was so amazing!! So as Maxim Vengerov, wow the violinists that I've looked up to. Overall, this was such an enjoyable video! Thank you, TwosetViolin!

[@sofiasalsabila9264]

Same! Also non-musician here, it really gave a new insight and I dont think I can ever hesr performances the same way again

[@clairedocherty8432]

Totally agree, for a non musician the way Maxim Vengerov explained the piece - it made listening to it so much richer.

[@oliviapereira364]

@@sofiasalsabila9264 You might want to look for young Vengerov's Masterclasses. He's one of a kind in painting a picture and explaining emotions

[@zhangfeicui8207]

Twoset Violin is where I go to feel simultaneously inspired and devastated

[@gsche]

"when we were both much much younger, practicing the sibelius concerto..." i think there's a high possibility that vengerov is overestimating our habilities lmao

[@airin.unohana]

Brett getting vibe checked by none other than Maxim Vengerov: 😮 Maxim's first word: Bravo HOLY HELLBALLS BRETT.

[@curio_sphere]

It felt so sincere too I was shocked, like Vengerov does not seem like the type of guy to give compliments gratuitously!

[@khjsznn]

you guys weren’t joking when you said “grab some popcorn”.. this vid is long asf 😭😭

[@pppp-zp2vo]

AND WE LOVE IT

[@fredericchopin6445]

more than an hour and every second is gold

[@helenl6930]

Ayo chrollo lucilfer?

[@shellyhe4007]

but this vid is just so fascinating that tbh we don't have time to eat popcorn🤣

[@dolphinxiah]

Definitely not complaining😏🤣

[@coloraturaElise]

As a clarinetist, I didn't necessarily know all the violin-specific stuff, but as a musician, it was simply amazing to see one of the greatest musicians in the world demonstrate just exactly what music IS! Thanks so much, guys, for making this happen with Vengerov...this was seriously major content!

[@coloraturaElise]

btw, you know Brett actually practiced 40 hours a day before this masterclass!!

[@etanesnil7072]

agreeed!! (also clarinet gang!! ✌️)

[@BYFAUVE]

This is not a masterclass.. this is a Legendclass

[@ramsayas7004]

This is literally GOLD. Sir Vengorov's insights when playing Ysaye is just...WAO 🤩 Brett is beginning to sound almost like Vengorov himself so 👏👏👏

[@melodypond1003]

It’s that 40 hours of practice a day!

[@AntonNidhoggr]

True! I love how Brett is quite nervous at the beginning, but at around 1:05:30 he's passionately, furiously playing with a Ling Ling expression on his face and Max is like: "Yeah, that's it!" :-D

[@angelasongwriter6748]

What I hear with Sir Vengorov is the duples - his connection between two notes at a time in groupings.

[@mentallyunstablernplssendhelp]

I agree. Brett did INSANELY well.

[@coloraturaElise]

YEs--listen to Brett at the beginning and then at the end...like a different player!

[@zeuscatty]

This is a reminder that we should never stop learning. If Brett (who is already a professional), still learns from the experts, what are our reasons to stop from learning? And even if sometimes we think we're a bit old (almost 30 here) , there's no deadline in achieving our dreams (unless if you're dead).

[@VivekPatel-ze6jy]

When eddy was teaching the advanced, he reminded me exactly of my own teacher - just nudging in the right direction in terms of performance, dynamics and articulation. The beauty of getting to grade 7(ish) is that you can learn how to play the piece independently whilst practising, and then you can spend the lessons making it shine.

[@gustavolourenco5532]

I appreciate Brett's humility as well as Eddy's, they are two great violinists who put the best and highest level of performance of great violinists in the world on the channel. The humility I am referring to is not a false modesty, a victimism, but the recognition of their own value as musicians as well as guest violinists who always bring joy, entertainment and high-level fun to the channel.

[@doodlesparks8431]

When your beginner level is distinction level 8. The rest of us are just plebs...

[@andreahsieh8434]

Edwina: I’m loyal to Brett’s Ysaye.

[@yhkuo1112]

Omg I was also thinking about this!!!

[@uvu5922]

Eddy is so gentle with the child. It's so cool that he always starts with a compliment... 🥺

[@udbhavanbanerjee4374]

The moment Vengerov played the opening to the ballade, I physically gasped. The raw POWER.

[@justary_9790]

Vengerov saying he’s been watching all of their videos me af: *i am tears* what a flex

[@airin.unohana]

Ohmygod I wonder if Vengerov saw the video TwoSet did with Ray when they started imitating all those famous violinists...

[@justary_9790]

@@airin.unohana same! hahaha i wonder what he thought about that one 😂

[@airin.unohana]

They've come full circle since then--to be friends with THE Hilary Hahn and now this masterclass with Maxim Vengerov!!!

[@howimettheopera]

TwoSet AND Maxim Vengerov I mean this is THE summer collab we all needed. Congrats guys!

[@howimettheopera]

@@OfAllTime09876wer haha you are right, lets call it an all-season round collab ;)

[@L4rceny]

Mr. Vengerov's analogies, description, and knowledge of music is an art in itself. It's inspiring, and makes you want to practice that much more.

[@17thstellation]

It always struck me as odd how people say these fast technical pieces can't be played with musicality. Every time Vengerov played I got chills, it was so expressive. I feel like all those notes just mean more places to take control and add something; it just takes a lot of skill to do so.

[@MishaSkripach]

Each fast place should be played with as much musicality as possible!

[@maywill1773]

Kudos to Brett for putting himself out there for the video. It is always hard to show oneself for immediate feedback for all to see.