Alexander Sevastian plays Weber, Piazzolla & Tchaikovsky, 2012

Alexander Sevastian plays Invitation to the Dance (Weber), Sentido Unico (Piazzolla) & Neapolitan Dance (Tchaikovsky) for an enthusiastic crowd at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, Nov. 2012.

[@paulmetcalf6899]

I'm a little late, but. Bloody hell he's good. Now I read he's passed away, absolute tragedy. God rest his soul.

[@gyp3xp48]

No tension in his playing. Beautiful sound. Amazing dexterity. A joy to watch and listen to. So sad he had a heart attack too young whilst touring in Mexico. God bless him.

[@alanchurch8787]

No wonder the Creator took this musical genius at a young age. Why waste the great talent on this wretched world? Bring it to heaven for the glory of God!

[@gilborro4218]

Lindo demais

[@simongreaves9465]

I've just realised that listening to this, I am weeping. A mixture of joy at his playing and sadness that he died prematurely. I've only just discovered his work.

[@jamesmacdonnell4085]

It’s as if this man is a musical savant, words cannot describe the feeling that he imparts through his musical genius. Rest in peace Alexander, you touched so many with your music _Jim

[@bayanjim]

A wonderful artist who died too young! He will be missed all over the world of music!

[@gregzoller9003]

In his too-short career this artist re-established the accordian as a serious instrument and set the bar very high for any who come after him. Well done! RIP 🙏

[@TheEricBooth]

I had no idea this was even possible on an accordion. Amazing

[@nickbaigent2714]

Astounding 😮 this man dedicates his life to this and I get to watch for free in just a few minutes. Many thanks for all your love and hard work

[@Akumasama]

At some level of dexterity, you stop being human and you become a God. This guy taught Gods.

[@danmaodi3940]

A genius, passed away too young, RIP💌

[@user-bb7zk7fw4w]

Светлая память великолепному баянисту-исполнителю,большому мастеру своего дела Александру Севастьяну!!!

[@DjREVERENDSCAR]

I love the smug old man in the background as much as I love the playing! Nights like this make it worth being an insomniac.

[@misterbum1]

Never heard this instrument played with his level of artistic instrumentality. It was nice that he invited the Senior Citizen and Napping Society.

[@normanriggs848]

LOL, I was going to say something but you said it so well!! Thanks!!

[@brunosampaio2399]

Great musicians make it look so easy.

[@danyhoraud670]

Bonjour, Je suis émerveillée, bravo jeune musicien... je n'ai pas de mots pour dire ce que je ressens tellement c'est incroyable !!! Cette maîtrise !!! Cette dextérité dans les doigts !!! Gratitude à vous de nous partager ces musiciens d'exceptions.. Merci. Danny.

[@user-es5yq9cv5p]

Неповторимо прекрасный , незабываемый концерт ! Чудесный исполнительский талант !

[@sandia2beaumont]

Love the way the other musicians look tired and grumpy at first but then brighten up slowly as the music gets going!

[@fingling8]

all his co-musicians look at him with jaundiced eye--Just 'OO does he think he is? This is purely amazing.

[@DariusSarrafi]

This guy can be explained mathematically as follows: Good genes + supportive parenting + good pedagogy + discipline + passion => Alexander Sevastian I discovered him last night. He played Bach's Dm Toccata better than 90% of organists I've heard. He has perfect technique, incredible musicianship, knowledge of orchestration, and an infectious and palpable love of music. What a loss to humanity for him to die at 42!

[@mudgebauer]

Such excellent talent. Such a unique instrument. Very sorry he died in Mexico in 2018.

[@rfschfrio]

einfach wunderbar wie dieser russische Ausnahmekünstler spielt . Es ist ein Hochgenuß seinem wunderbaren spiel zuzuhören, bravo bravo !

[@45NCT]

Nice playing as always. I like the clean sound of Alexander's accordion. Obviously the lady on the right of the screen found it relaxing too.

[@unperson5713]

This guys shreds, sad that he passed away, at least there are recordings. Amazing.

[@MikeShostak]

Царствие небесное мастеру!!!

[@trainliker100]

If you like the Piazzolla piece, there is much more you can find and listen to. (Especially, "Libertango") Interestingly, Piazzolla (considered the "master of the tango") himself played a bandoneon which is a type of concertina.

[@nigelhart3897]

Just "wow!" So sad to learn he's no longer with us.

[@biffdorkinton555]

My first time hearing him. Best I've ever heard in my life, what gracefully powerful musican.

[@NurseEmilie]

This guy is a genius ! Fascinating!

[@user-es5yq9cv5p]

Потрясающе !!!

[@user-of1qw8fd6e]

Фантастическое мастерство ! ! !

[@Elenamusic7]

Браво!! Очень эмоционально, мастерски, великолепно!

[@geraldvoss5494]

Wonderful Mastery to behold, TY

[@9E24O]

Superbe prestation...! La perfection. Très grand bravo et merci.

[@TreePlantedByTheRiver]

The other musicians in the background look so thrilled to be there.

[@joseluisandrade9676]

Just because they are not virtuous. They are,only, instrumentalists...

[@krashthunder4609]

Absolutely splendid!

[@sandia2beaumont]

Quelle merveille

[@ColtDee]

fantastic.

[@ggs113]

Bravo!!!!!!

[@NilsVainio]

Parhaimpia virtuooseja joita olen koskaan kuullut, aivan hämmästyttävä tekniikka, täydellistä musiikin tulkintaa

[@joale960]

Fantastyczny!!!!¡!

[@laizu4218]

太棒了！

[@anthonydecarvalho652]

Marvelous. 😊

[@francoisrossini9889]

Epoustouflant.

[@ivetesimpson9018]

Lindo demais!

[@vovvov2065]

Гениально!

[@ruththomas6361]

My favorite accordionist, after my aunt Irene, of course. 😁

[@gregtheos9309]

That looks hard AF.

[@patrinaboehringer6776]

Those botter women woll not keep me from thoroughly enjoying this man's wonderful music???? WOW 😲

[@patrinaboehringer6776]

BITTER

[@ericore67]

Absolument magnifique.

[@thomashood5973]

A shadow of spirit

[@SCUBAsTeEb22]

could’ve done without the crowd of geezers falling asleep in the background during this great performance

[@HUGOLEMOS]

Wonderful music, congratulations. Hugo.

[@assuntos_diversos.]

Amazing🎉

[@user-od4wr4vm4v]

такой музыкант может оставить без хлеба сотню других!

[@laizu4218]

天才啊！

[@ASAngeloMagic]

Bravo!

[@CatDaddySteve]

WAR has and will destroy all of these amazing talents, so glad this gem lived in a peaceful era

[@WILLOWAB62]

bravissimo !

[@lexdmitriew1452]

Красава,молодец

[@user-uh2di2xo5l]

Watching the old woman with the black mandolin was no less interesting than listening to this beautiful boy player. And the old lady doesn't look bad. I would invite her to dinner.

[@lilabrille8610]

ist das ein Mensch oder ein Gefühlsroboter? Wie ist ein Mench in der Lage sich die vielen Noten zu merken?

[@caseytwill]

It's even more amazing when you learn that he didn't have any hands and had to play his accordion with his toes!

[@rljay1941]

Incredible artist! What kind of accordion is he playing?

[@Herofromspace2]

I think it's called Bayan.

[@porkfatrules]

It’s a Jupiter Bayan from Barinov’s factory.

[@olsmokey]

I HATE accordians! Then, I heard his playing of the Toccata and Fugue in Dm. Just fabulous.

[@ghiottimicheline1721]

les basses couvrent le solo

[@tomnolin8474]

The grumpy old women can't help but to be impressed, eventually.

[@EliseevDmitriy]

А эти люди там сзади зачем сидя спят? Я до последнего надеялся, что они подыграют, но нет, так и сидели, медленно моргая.

[@yorkiepit]

What's up with the snob orchestra?

[@WALKHYRYA]

Que ha muerto?????????????

[@Kenroadrunner]

...or their body 'language'

[@Kenroadrunner]

fingling8 - I don't think you'll ever be a detective; you don't know how to read peoples' faces!

[@TheBatushko]

Домристки все такие старенькие

[@edmundssondors3738]

Just look at the people's faces in the background 😑 This cast is enjoying the peasants !....😑

[@greenleaf4681]

The orchestra behind him are not happy. Jealous perhaps?

[@user-me9pq3yh7u]

они седят и смотрят не как он играет а какой национальности нацисты в крови

[@banjohero1182]

madeline albright does not look impressed