Adagio from Viola concerto in C minor by J.C. Bach (with speaking intro) Music starts at

[@anothermediocreviolist9919]

As a violist who’s favorite concerto is this. This makes me so happy and I love this version so much thank you!

[@levweksler1819]

Jaeger Bombastic А compliment from a violist is a special compliment for a bass player. Thank you very much!

[@anothermediocreviolist9919]

No problem! :)

[@maanyavgangaraj8624]

Screw those who think you are a fraud. You should keep doing what you love. All that matters is that there are more people that appreciate your music than the amount that think that you are a fraud. Thank you for making such wonderful music for us.

[@aminebit3364]

I started watching your videos with Flight of the Bumblebee and I can’t get enough. Keep up the great work!

[@lukestinem3610]

Garbingerby me too

[@felix4552]

Same thing haha

[@arnaviyer7050]

What kind of "respectable musician" cancels plans like that? You are definitely a way more respectable musician. Amazing music too!

[@thatilluminati_3421]

Glad to see you're still making "actual videos", whatever that means! Your playing is excellent!

[@levweksler1819]

thatilluminati Thank you! I myself do not know what "actual videos" means. I "borrowed" this expression from one of my critics.

[@RamraiderEVO]

Ever since i watched your videos, i have been longing to hear more of you. Amazing as usual and please start posting more often.

[@levweksler1819]

apollothemaster Thank you very much. I will!

[@reeddye4638]

Beautiful! Another great video, Lev!

[@levweksler1819]

Reed Dye Thank you very much my friend!

[@lasdudas9210]

Don't worry about the "trolls", the internet is full of them. They take advantage of their anonimous accounts to talk bullshit about people. Salutations from Argentina, great playing by the way.

[@kevinguerrero3685]

Me encantan tus videos. Gracias por ser y compartir! ✨

[@nicholasaichele3353]

Your skill with double bass is amazing. Although I play tenor saxophone, you make me want to pick up a double bass. I love your content and don't worry about other "respectable musicians" and enjoy doing what you love.

[@dorcasoladokun7946]

This is really inspiring. Great job!

[@Madnot4]

Hello! I have been visiting this channel on and off for 3 years now and I want to just leave a comment letting you know that, regardless of the time it takes for you to release a new video I come back every few months just to check haha, I think your talent should be recognized more but it is what it is. Please continue playing it is just wonderful and inspiring.

[@missmaryhdream6560]

I love cello. Violin, second. Since listening to you, have a new love 😍

[@bronbrader1461]

Thanks so much you are actually amazing and have inspired me to learn double bass I've been playing for nearly half a year. You got sas, thanks for every thing Lev

[@levweksler1819]

Bron Brader Thank you Bron. I am very glad to inspire you to learn double bass and I hope to find some way to be useful to you and others in the future.

[@frandsenphilip1]

A truly wonderful performance.

[@levweksler1819]

Thank you!

[@yeahmanmetoo5739]

This is the best

[@mymelody275]

Like and subscribed. I trust you, Lev! You are one of the best double bass player ever!

[@cmil159]

if you were here to hear music it starts at 7:09

[@Nic-co6ot]

Great thanks haha

[@violaisreallycool]

Your playing is astounding and the way you play creates such a beautiful tone! Like the greats, I have become addicted to your sound!

[@violaisreallycool]

I'm myself working on this movement for the conventional viola, and I must say for any instrument this movement is absolutely gorgeous.

[@glintsteel]

Moving and quite, quite sublime.

[@elizabethbrennecke2274]

Teach me your ways!!! I am also a double bassist but I don't think I could ever hope to play anything like the flight of the bumblebee

[@elizabethbrennecke2274]

Also that peice was gorgeous and you played it beautifully

[@mintydisaster4468]

I’m sure you can do it with practice, everyone has to start somewhere. I’m picking up the cello soon and most likely will sound like a whale in pain, so I am sure you can play it

[@justahuman4616]

@@mintydisaster4468 lol I picked up the bass not too long ago, how's it going for you? I'm still miserable

[@mintydisaster4468]

Just A Human I can’t feel my arm at times and I want to sling my bow across the room but I’m improving a little at a time

[@justahuman4616]

@@mintydisaster4468 yeah same. But my left arm hurts even more than my right arm and I feel like it won't ever go away

[@PabloCardonaMusic]

I never doubted of you, I did hear the unusual sound, but I quickly figured out that it is simply the acoustic sound cleaned up by the pick up he used. C'mon, do some people really believe that he will record himself twice, and mimicking the entire playing? I'm not a contrabass player at all, but even like that, I don't think somebody would invest their time making fake videos .-. what would he even obtain from it? Nothing. all I see in this man is a master who's dominated this instrument to the highest level I've seen for a contrabass.

[@alburritotacosauce4517]

Pablo Cardona this is not a contrabass it is technically a bass standing bass but is called a double bass

[@quoan0736]

Alburrito TacoSauce Contrabass is another name for it

[@elm943]

I think that's totally it

[@dragonahmad2974]

It's sad that people think of you that way, I love every one of your videos :D keep up the good workk :D

[@viceroymarx406]

I play double bass!! I hope I am able to do this stuff when I'm older.

[@hazardsoftech]

I enjoy your performances. Thank you. I hope to continue to see new videos from you.

[@srihanyeleswarapu]

I watched one of your videos at school to be inspired by and I fell in love to it. I always listened to it even while doing homework. But once I watched this video, I was heartbroken and full with tears😢. I had no clue how some people just don’t understand what they are saying. They need to watch their speech. Do they know how ordinary 6th graders play the double bass? Compared, you have the talent in your fingers! My friends watched your videos and started doing solos with violinists to reach your level. I fell really bad for what random people thought about you.

[@hooniean6418]

I hope that this video will end the controversy of whether Leg Weller is legit or not. And he is legit

[@leftysheppey]

beautiful. I want to listen forever

[@StarQuest115130]

I Like this performance...very nice!!

[@firasb-ck1dj]

You are great and enjoy a lot your videos

[@helentellez9102]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖beautiful song!!!

[@peytoncali6398]

your awesome Lev! :)

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

This is magnificent, you played this very well!

[@nekso9634]

“Nothing is so embarrassing as watching someone do something that you said couldn’t be done.” - SAM EWING

[@levweksler1819]

Nek So :)

[@BIitzkrieg]

beautiful sense of time, you're awesome dude

[@joshroyeca]

Bravo, you inspire me to practice more sir! Shalom, greetings from the Philippines! ☺️🇵🇭👌

[@KT-pg2ki]

this is soo pretty, you always inspire me to want t play the bass like you. please make more beautiful bass videos !!!!!!!!

[@danielatv1245]

AMAZING

[@happyella2702]

NICE JOBBB, ANOTHER AWESOME AND INSPIRING VIDEO !

[@ec_depths]

7:14 start

[@霢霂嵐影]

I cried when I listen to the first bar. And all the unfair things this nice gentleman has suffered makes it more sad.

[@Alice-gr1kb]

I'm trying to learn this part of the concerto, so it was cool hearing you play it like this

[@levweksler1819]

Akrian Mapping Don't forget to add my little cadence at the end. I wish you success!

[@Alice-gr1kb]

Thanks!

[@sambrias330]

the greatest

[@stellajacobson231]

Beautiful!

[@bernaun]

woooow amazing!!! Congrats so much

[@angelchavez708]

Did you used to play cello before bass or how you started using your 5th finger ( pinky) on high notes? it's so rare when someone have that finger on his technique. I know that technique is been teached in netherlands and in some parts in france. Lovely video by the way.

[@Israel47100]

Very nice! Bravo!

[@spencerborg7541]

When you’re so good that people refuse to believe you could actually play that well

[@amelialonsdale5249]

I play the double bass as well and I don't think I'll get as good as you any time soon but I think you are a great inspiration to those who play bass or want to play your a great inspiration and I hope one day I can be as good as you.

[@tiagobaguinho27]

Your bass sounds soooooo good dsmn

[@vincenthu9773]

It sounds great keep up the good work!

[@jamespb20]

Don't worry about what they say. Keep playing!! this is amazing!!!

[@MrGoodSkills]

Awesome!!!

[@stephanieshin9891]

7:07

[@im_an_oyster]

The introduction reminded me of my grandpa he was so sarcastic and passive aggressive thank you Also your playing is marvelous. Don't listen to the haters they're probably jealous violinists lol

[@levweksler1819]

Joyce K Thank you Joyce for your comment! Because of the comments like yours I am changing my opinion about my “introduction" for the better! No, Joyce, my haters are bad bass players, and the violinists love me!

[@lanemartin4604]

What is your favorite piece to play?

[@StarQuest115130]

Nice one Lev..great as always:)

[@carlitos5336]

Bravo 👏

[@foxlunettaart8812]

Do you have any live performances in the future that I could attend? I would love to see and hear you play live. Your videos, I feel do your playing no justice. Have a great day Mr. Weksler.

[@levweksler1819]

NerdRealms My dear friend I am quite pleased with the reaction of the public to my videos, especially since I am not trying to compete with anyone or impress anybody. I am also sure that a live performance can't be sound better than studio recording. Have a great day!

[@brianlynch4755]

Hi, I don't really comment much, but I really love your videos! You have a really nice sound! It's easy to hear that you put your heart into playing!

[@purelypiano7493]

Wonderful, Lev. How do you feel about transcribing Marcello’s oboe concerto in d minor ( especially mov 2, adagio) for double bass? Bach himself transcribed it for piano, and I feel like this instrument would play it wonderfully.

[@abrilthesinger6729]

I have been playing the bass for a year it’s a beautiful instrument

[@juanpbass]

Damn, you're great.

[@elm943]

As an intermediate player I could only dream of reaching this level of emotion and quality sound that you produce. Also, if anyone knows, how high off his fingerboard are his strings?

[@gavinvales8928]

people still think you're a fraud??

[@levweksler1819]

Mr KNUT Now you need to replace all your "dislikes" with "Likes" :) (I'm kidding).

[@missmaryhdream6560]

@@levweksler1819 you are brilliant thanks

[@dragtv2251]

how did you mark your fingerboard?

[@cadenstine7108]

This isn’t a viola concerto it’s a cello concerto that happens to be also transcribed for viola he may have heard it on the viola but it’s not a viola concerto it’s a cello one

[@Jason-sc6me]

I'm so glad to have found this video! After checking out some of your other videos (I particularly enjoyed "Flight of the Bumble Bee" and "Батальонный разведчик") I am absolutely amazed by your meticulous technique and beautiful sound. As a violist looking to pick up the bass as well, I'd like to say that A) I've never seen such justice for a viola piece on another instrument before and B) have you ever considered making instructional videos for the double bass? Such as explanations of technique and musical theory relevant to the instrument and the rest of the orchestra?

[@levweksler1819]

Jason, just Jason Thank you, Jason! My alternative technique of playing the double bass is designed to satisfy my personal performing needs. However, due to the fact that many of my viewers are interested in my arrangements for a double bass, I am working on publishing some of them with the fingering indication and explanations of some of the features of my technique. Unfortunately, I have a very slow progress in that area because of my poor knowledge of word processing applications.

[@AnthonieMusic]

Hahahaha! Great guy and brilliant playing!

[@Bassplayerfromearth]

Do you teach? Can we connect.

[@seruyterpeliyk4271]

Можете кинуть свои какие-то координаты, почту.....есть несколько вопросов?

[@levweksler1819]

Seruy Terpeliyk Оставьте свои, почту....

[@adamkumar0]

7:12 you’re welcome guys

[@louiepardoe2661]

I love this

[@dannyfahmy9378]

hello lev weksler

[@dannyfahmy9378]

1:12 in polite

[@levweksler1819]

Hello Dude! As far as I understand, you are not only interested in the degree of my politeness. Ask, if I can, I'll be glad to answer.

[@dannyfahmy9378]

@@levweksler1819 may i say to you i also play the double bass just like you do

[@ionutbarjovanu1146]

I play this concert for viola

[@nancylopezrosas3632]

MR.LEV I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SON IS LEARNING TO PLAY BASS INSTRUMENT AT SCHOOL. WE LOVE HEARING MORE AND MORE OF YOU. I DO BELIEVE YOU'RE PLAYING THIS INSTRUMENT WITH YOUR OWN HANDS. MY SON ADMIRE YOU SO MUCH AND I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. PLEASE LET US KNOW MORE ABOUT YOU,WE'LLBE WAITING FOR MORE VIDEOS.

[@burtwhimsical7177]

Ah! Mr. Weksler, From [presumably] Russia with Lev.

[@VicTriesCoding]

What size is that bass?

[@levweksler1819]

Victor Andres Ortiz The size of my double bass is between 3/4 and 5/8. The length of the playable string is 39/5 "

[@VicTriesCoding]

Lev Weksler thank you , great interpretation by the way.

[@nemo227]

Why bother with people who criticize?

[@levweksler1819]

nemo227 The reviews I have quoted in my "Speaking introduction" was not a criticism of my performance in any way. These were just personal attacks.To me it was a material for a satire, a comedy show which it seems like I have staged unsuccessfully :)

[@nemo227]

I understand . . . now. However, your playing is something I enjoy.

[@notyou6674]

show those stupid musician elitists who's boss mr Weksler! can't stand those snobs who mime along to whatever certain people say. you are a real musician.

[@lukestinem3610]

That is a cool idea to use alternate tuning, but I question why play bass if you don't use the typical sound. Again find the idea of whatever you did very interesting, sorry I cannot understand your accent very well so if there is some thing I got wrong in this comment please do clarify it.

[@levweksler1819]

Lego herp guy Using an alternate tuning, you can use typical sound and nontypical; to play music written for “normal instruments”; to play very fast music (fast music is high music). On my "Flight of the bumble bee for two double basses" there was such a comment: "Wow! While the sonority of the double bass is ideally suited for the bumble bee I never thought I'd hear someone playing it on that instrument for the obvious technical reason of playability so…” I didn't want to disappoint the commentator by answering that the sonority of the traditional double bass is ideal suited for "The flight of the elephant"

[@Mysteriousmaster2]

The first critic actually caught me off gaurd

[@julietsiivonen5334]

Hi Lev, do you share your arrangements?

[@levweksler1819]

Juliet siivonen I prepare some of my arrangements for publication with the fingering indication and explanations of some of the features of my technique. When it’s ready I can send you a copy.

[@julietsiivonen5334]

That would be fantastic :) Encouraged by your playing.

[@sitube8368]

Play the 3rd movement

[@dax9369]

I can see that you are still learning how to deal with people in "internet world". If i would be you, I wouldn't read comments. Good luck!

[@levweksler1819]

nonsalantni disident Thanks for the advice! Maybe you are right, but not in connection with this video. (After all, there are also useful critical comments that I really appreciate). In my speaking introduction of "Adagio" I'm not trying to challenge the comments of my so-called "critics" or prove anything to anyone. Many people say that I look like George Carlin, so I assumed that I can be as funny as him, and tried to be in this capacity. But it looks like I was wrong! :)

[@dax9369]

I feel like you were very uncomfortable when you read those comments, but you kept being gentleman as always. I saw hateful comments in all your videos, like you can t play or your play is fake. Please don t give up uploading videos because of these kinds of losers. 1 day you will be reputable and respected in this "internet world" and then you leave as legend :) Best regards. (sorry for my english)

[@andresilveray]

auto subscribed...

[@SpeakOutShyness]

Your vibrato is certainly interesting!

[@ЛюдмилаЧеркес-ж6с]

В каком строе вы играете?

[@levweksler1819]

Людмила Черкес Квартовый строй, Людмила, на кварту выше чем в оркестре: A, D, G, C. (High solo tune)

[@ЛюдмилаЧеркес-ж6с]

Спасибо. Музыка супер!

[@the0n3buc5uc]

I would like to share that this was not actually written by bach, but rather casadesus

[@artsticals]

Now I wish I had sheet music for this, haha

[@levweksler1819]

Anita Pierce I am working on publishing some of my arrangements with the fingering indication and explanations of some of the features of my technique. When its ready I’ll send you a copy.

[@JoanKSX]

Lev Weksler Sir, please send me a copy as well😁 Many thanks

[@reynoldarmstrong4382]

yet theres still gonna be some idiots whod say the mic is fake and its just a prop , so sad oh well greatjob again sir

[@trifectafn5341]

You are very talented most bass players cannot do a solo

[@themagnificentgabster1989]

Why do you hold your bow higher up? My teacher always said to hold your bow at the frog! (I am a violist but I don't know if that makes a different in how you hold your bows)

[@levweksler1819]

Listen to your teacher!

[@JoanKSX]

But I think Mr. Lev has his point. Last time I was playing for Chinese Orchestra and most of the time we have to bow really hard on long notes (creating deep rich dense bass tone for the Chinese orchestral music) and French bow really is a mess for us so we switched to German bow. The mess is the imbalance feeling when holding such a big French bow compared to a cello French bow and the 'conventional' holding method (holding at the frog) of a French bow for Double Bass would be very troublesome as the bow is too heavy and the strength for the grip of the bow gradually lost when moving the bow towards the tip of the bow. Though we like French bow rather than the firm bulky German bow for quick, short, energetic notes play😊 Many thanks, Mr. Lev for pointing out the point when using French bow playing hard Double Bass pieces.

[@drbob528]

I wonder if your critics really understand your brand of delicious sarcasm? As an experienced filmmaker, I am still trying to work out the difference between an "actual video" and one this isn't actual; is this hypothetical, suppositional or what? Like so many others, I enjoy your playing and the critics be damned. Thank you for some wonderful entertainment.

[@levweksler1819]

Dr Bob Hardie Thank you very much for your kind words. I don’t know if they understand my sarcasm, but I am completely satisfied with the fact that you appreciate it and it inspires me to the subsequent “feats”.

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

I personally prefer the sound of a normal double bass

[@levweksler1819]

Atsusuno Even when you play music written for viola or violin? :)

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

Lev Weksler actually yes but that’s just me so you can play your arrangements how you like!

[@davidbogatyryov5129]

Эх, господин Векслер , что ж вы покинули нашу Россию? Нам так не хватает замечательных контрабасистов(

[@levweksler1819]

David Bogatyryov "Судьба играет человеком", Давид, а человек играет на контрабасе!

[@psychedelicraccoon2460]

His voice. He should do asmr.

[@basseriet8794]

My god! Why?

[@sofiyah9552]

Never occurred to me that you could be a fraud 😂😂