Ashokan Farewell (violin duet) Mark O'Connor / Kelly Hall-Tompkins - O'Connor Method IV

[@maggiebock6715]

I am fascinated by her bowing technique not to mention how beautiful this sounds.

[@bluemoon7378]

agreed absolutely ,she's elegant

[@HenryWilliams-t5g]

The most beautiful song I have ever heard,bar none and I am an African American!

[@kenvarnold3659]

Never heard a more beautiful song in my life...played masterfully...

[@rdpatterson2682]

Two masters covering a great piece. Doesn’t get better than this.

[@catalot]

My husband and I watched "The Civil War" series the year it was initially broadcast, and for both of us it was an unforgettable experience . The following year I lost him at the young age of 46. This song brings back memories of our time together. Thank you for your presentation of Ashokan Farwell in all its beauty and poignancy.

[@lindseybuckingham5639]

🙏🙏🌹🌹💕

[@phillipbrown8346]

VERY SAD..,.

[@christinebailey5192]

The most beautiful song ever written and performed

[@irvinslagter8298]

Absolutely beautiful!! You gotta admit, Jay Ungar knocked one out of the park with this song. An this rendition is superb.

[@normanmeharry58]

some tunes just tear your heart out

[@Robert1RTG]

This was the last song My Dad learned to play before He died. He started playing at the age of 12 and played upto His death in 1999 and was born in 1921. Played at dances for a long time as an old time fiddler and repaired fiddles but didn't make any of them. Tahnks for sharing this as it brings back fond memories and a little bit of sadness as well but its all good. Take care andkeep on playing wonderful music as long as you can and keep bringing inspiration and education to the next generation of musicians.

[@bettierusso5410]

This is music that sooth's my soul. ... The haunting melody reaches to the inside and the sounds of the fiddle remind me of my early years growing up..the love of my parent's teaching me to love my Southern Heritage..they are gone home to be with God now, and attacks from all sides against my beloved Southern Heritage. I can lose myself in this and remember times long ago. Thank You . You have touched my heart.

[@davehshs651]

+Bettie Russo I'm a Southerner and value my heritage. Unless I've missed something, the only attacks I've heard against our Southern heritage have been aimed at the Confederacy and what it represented. It stood for a system that would have enslaved Kelly Hall-Tompkins, the lady violinist on this beautiful number. I do not consider that system part of my heritage.

[@lyndaanthony1154]

davehshs I'm glad to hear it. I also love the part of the south that stands for manners/ graciousness, kind regard for neighbors, love of family etc. We have to be honest though and accept that slavery was bad, racism and terrorist groups like the kkk are bad and some members of our community and family were racists. We're afraid to tell the truth because it's painful to accept that we were lied to. There's nothing gallent about owning other oeople, attending hanging parties or feeling superior for nothing you've earned; just your skin color. Truly it's absurd, but i do love this music, sweet tea and being about peolple who have good manners.

[@glaucoma888]

Bettie Russo i too g1et lost in the beauty of this music and it's superb performance here. My parents also taught me about my Southern Heritage and let me say some of it is to be proud of, much of it so disgraceful that not even the most divne art form (music) lose me.

[@rahuls8764]

john smith i watched the ken burns series. i don't think this piece was associated with the attrocities of the war. in my mind it represents the inevitability of the conflict, the struggle that ensued for the soul of the country. yes it does represent the great sorrow that accompanied the war, but it also represents the hope that arose with it. the series itself tries to balance the role the south played in the war. it points out the villany that slavery was, but also tries to approach the struggle that people like lee faced when they opposed the war. but yet fought for what they considered their homes. the piece also represents, for me, a transition from these united states to "the" united states of america. yes the south should be proud of its heritage, and that heritage consists of its music, food. customs and people. But it also consists of the dark past it has had. That part is not the whole of it, but is a significant part of it. I think since acknowledgement of that doesn't happen, there are still a lot of prejudices that come from a vast majority of people in the south. Not everyone of course.

[@ssrangerstan4645]

Beautiful. Perhaps one of the most evocative, haunting melodies ever. Would that this duo's memorial be played in the quietude of the closing day at Antietam Bridge, Gettysburg burial grounds, and above all the resting Americans lying low in Northern and Southern battle fields. Americans of the post Civil War would surely weep as we hear it in this twenty-first century.

[@johnlyons987]

Wonderful. I am 80 and just working on Ashokan Farewell with the cello. Going to cheat and play along with you guys. :)

[@susanbailey337]

HOw did it go, JOhn?

[@southwest3739]

Love it on the piano once played it ad hoc with a violinist we got a standing o from the audience

[@fullstrutn]

outstanding and one of the most beautiful violin pieces EVER!!!!!

[@markoconnor]

"Ashokan Farewell" is Jay Ungar's composition and modern day classic. His own recording of the piece was used in Ken Burn's "Civil War" PBS Television Series in 1990. "Approximately 40 million viewers watched it during its initial broadcast, making it the most-watched program ever to air on PBS." This two-violin version was arranged by Mark O'Connor and Pinchas Zukerman, transcribed from their 1992 recording of it on O'Connor's "Heroes" album for the O'Connor Method Book IV and its companion CD "MOC 4" Kelly Hall-Tompkins - Violin I Mark O'Connor - Violin II Ashokan Farewell (violin duet) Mark O'Connor / Kelly Hall-Tompkins recording session

[@charliemcadams6799]

Sullivan Ballou's letter.

[@andromedat42]

Excellent, a pleasure for the senses, many thanks for sharing.

[@RicLanders]

Beautiful!

[@davidhopkins1786]

OMG

[@LynetteHadley]

This is just superb.

[@susanbailey337]

Found his "Heroes" CD on a long road trip to decide my future, and it hit like a brick. Drove almost 800 miles with the O'Connor/Zukerman on repeat. Long, lonely roads south from Montana to Nevada, but the tears were done and the decision made when I got there. Thank you, Mark and Pinchas, for a light into the darkness. Kelly-fabulous job on this one, and so glad I made those decisions back in 2005. Also deep thanks to Jay Unger and Molly Mason for this one, and my favorite of all time, "The Mountain House." So glad I lived in the same time period these exquisite musicians were around, and will see that my children see the love....

[@kathleenkrzynowek3558]

Beautiful, gave me chills.

[@stephenhenion8304]

One of the most beautiful tunes, Ever!!👍🎵👍🎶👍

[@lorigraham2496]

I played this song for my grandpa's funeral on his father's violin. Almost couldn't make though for tears.

[@Billy-yh5om]

To me this has always been the most beautiful, yet sorrowful fiddle tune ever. I can hardly hold back tears every time I hear it. It is on the list of songs to be played at my funeral....not that I want people to cry at my passing, I don't, I just want anyone who may be there who has never heard it to hear it....beautiful!!!

[@petercroft2804]

Jay Ungars Ashokan Farewell is a truly beautiful composition, no matter who or what we are it goes into the soul.

[@katesasser4776]

I love how it brings out the sad and the joy of the ending war

[@lindseybuckingham5639]

Hello Kate

[@brendahitchins8108]

This is the most beautiful and haunting rendition of Ashokan Farewell. It speaks to my Scottish roots and we played it at my darling husband's funeral as our sons carried his coffin into the Church. It spoke our goodbyes to him so eloquently and listening to it again brings me great comfort. Thank you.

[@irvinslagter8298]

Jay Unger really knocked one out of the park with this composition!!! I also remember hearing it on Ken Burns masterpiece, "Civil War" and thought at the time it was one of the most beautiful and haunting pieces of music that I'd ever heard. It fit so perfectly with the narration, you couldn't help being moved by it. This version is wonderful, too. Mark O'Connor is a master musician.

[@EricRoss57]

As if the piece weren't already a jewel, their ornamentation is superb!

[@Baridan]

Had the immense pleasure of hearing Mark at a Jan. 2015 performance at the Santa Rosa Symphony. I've treasured his playing ever since. I consider myself a fortunate man.

[@brentevans4961]

Such beauty causes me to weep . Thank you for sharing !

[@lizcloutier8190]

This just so beautifully played by two amazing violinists..Thank-you ever so much..Lizzie

[@mikereeder3703]

Wonderful! My most favorite violin song of all time! 😊

[@RobertCampbellMusic]

I first knew the name of this song when i was asked to join a fiddle player for a memorial. I knew the melody but not the name. So poignant. One the hardest songs to play without a tear....

[@ericbrucker]

Ok. I’m in love. That’s piercing to the heart.

[@rickspyder6159]

Beautiful ... Mark always lets other shine

[@horsemumbler1]

The sun is sinking low in the sky above Ashokan The pines and the willows know soon we will part There's a whisper in the wind of promises unspoken And a love that will always remain in my heart My thoughts will return to the sound of your laughter The magic of moving as one And a time we'll remember long ever after The moonlight and music and dancing are done Will we climb the hills once more? Will we walk the woods together? Will I feel you holding me close once again? Will every song we've sung stay with us forever? Will you dance in my dreams or my arms until then? Under the moon the mountains lie sleeping Over the lake the stars shine They wonder if you and I will be keeping The magic and music, or leave them behind

[@joeahlert7248]

Love the use of Harmonics at the end. Absolutely moving rendition. Thank you.

[@浦田俊豪]

This was the best performance I’ve ever seen of this song, bar none. Bravo Kelly, you killed it!

[@mauriceperret5111]

Absolutly beautiful, congratulations from France

[@BlackCrystalAlchemis]

Wow. I was really not expecting to hear such beautiful violin playing when I clicked on this video. This actually gave me chills, and that doesn't happen very often. Truly amazing! Both of you!

[@Cooliellama]

This is such a beautiful version, nice job you two. Duets like this like should be shared for centuries to come to show the world the possibilities of harmony and beauty of musical collaboration.

[@cowboysfan1964]

Haunting and beautiful piece indeed .

[@gingerstockwell]

Beautiful.

[@docwallacemusic]

Bravo, Mark & Kelly! "Book 4" just keeps sounding better & better!

[@rogberube6422]

Beautiful playing. Thank youso much.

[@sonnyweeks6631]

Incredibly beautiful. One of my favorite songs. Nice job y'all!

[@EandVEntertainment]

This is wonderful and I keep coming back to listen to it.

[@steveeagle153]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@Grant-maloy-smith]

This is absolutely brilliant! So moving, elegant and honest. Bravo Kelly and Mark!

[@davehshs651]

Your deeply felt duet enhances this beautiful tune and makes it sublime. Thank you.

[@MrIbgrant]

+davehshs It does!

[@hooknsaw4378]

I love that song, and loved even more your rendition. Awesome playing!

[@wgd-drd7879]

One of the most beautiful versions of this beautiful, haunting melody. The harmony of the two violins is magnificent!

[@milestonewelsh]

Heart-achingly beautiful. Thank you.

[@laertica]

Semplicemente meraviglioso. Grazie❤️

[@pbwbrian53]

Beautiful! Mark, I’ve been a fan since I saw you fiddled and flat-picked in a storefront in Seattle.

[@SteelMagnolia8]

GORGEOUS RENDITION!!!!!

[@soscommunitychurch]

Superbly played on two violins what Jay Ungar was harmonically attempting to capture on one. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

[@Donneczka1]

Wow! Superb!

[@sanfranciscobay]

I took a violin class when I was in college. I was around 25 then. I could play really simple songs like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but it sounded like I was stepping on a cat's tail when I was playing. You cannot fake it on a violin. Experience shows up.

[@pettaarellano7635]

Absolutely beautiful. I love listing to this song.

[@chloermartin]

By far my favorite version of Ashokan Farewell. I've been thinking about picking up my violin again and this has inspired me.

[@LisaMurphy]

wow they are so together, this is sublime...

[@scottrichard6309]

Absolutely! Is this your favorite tune?

[@markoconnor]

It was great to play this piece with Kelly Hall-Tompkins for the MOC4 and Method Book IV. The Duo arrangements will be in the Six Violin Duos out Tuesday! Pre order at Sharmusic.com. It is beautiful - Jay Ungar's 'Ashokan Farewell.' -MOC Ashokan Farewell (violin duet) Mark O'Connor / Kelly Hall-Tompkins - O'Connor Method IV

[@ganeshdivekar4974]

Good night everybody

[@kevinmcartist]

Beautiful

[@fiddlefolk]

Bravo!

[@kenmargo8262]

I've listened to other versions on youtube including by the composer himself , but ,the sheer professionalism of the playing here makes this the best for me.

[@highphlyer]

This gets me every time...

[@phillipbrown8346]

BEAUTIFUL...

[@scottriley1913]

I can’t even image a lament in the history of the world better than this. It speaks so loudly.....10th Tennessee Cavalry 1863.

[@ba4789]

Just awesome. TY.

[@jimscheltens2647]

So very, very nice

[@johngeddes7894]

Nice work. This piece never fails to move me.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

An absolutely beautiful arrangement of one of the most beautiful American songs ever composed... beautifully performed by you and Kelly. Thank you. 😊 💖

[@kellysible5388]

Tears of love, special people

[@williamdowell7646]

Beautifully done, I have not heard any version better in my opinion than Jessica McCallister here on you tube

[@elizabethdevries8028]

So beautiful.

[@highphlyer]

Instant tears...

[@painter790]

Absolutely beautiful! I could listen to it all day. Such talent!

[@joeahlert7248]

Absolutely soul grabbing.

[@ciffymartin1]

Be still my heart....my favorite duet and you did it so well. Lovely!

[@barbaramerryman9721]

So beautiful!

[@tjmpiano]

Achingly beautiful....

[@wgb135]

Wonderful!

[@kerrywoodlock6646]

Sensational work.

[@The50Fordman]

How could anyone vote this down? It is beautiful.

[@abhijitborah]

Fantastic. I am sure who ever hear this, will forget all their troubles. Jay Ungar's gift reproduced perfectly. Dear Mark, I wish I could get a hold of your arrangement for this song.

[@jamespahl6401]

Well Done, love Kelly's slide up to last note

[@1logue01]

Extremely beautiful. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@teresekvasnicka8334]

Beautiful!!

[@davidlowney634]

Wow, this is gorgeous

[@crazyace02]

Wow!!! That's the best I have heard it played.

[@MrIbgrant]

I think I agree with you. A lovely version.

[@sarahkaybax]

My 7 year old son played this with an 8 year old friend and his dad over Christmas holidays. Well, it was a more simple arrangement. But they did it beautifully for their age and skill level.

[@-TotallySaneCatLady-]

Ok, you both really brought some amazing emotion into this version. Thank you!

[@scottrichard6309]

Absolutely! He always leaves one with beautiful emotions🥰 Is this your favorite tune?

[@hamwhacker]

Really beautiful. Made my day listening to that! Thank you so much.

[@carolzeiglet165]

sounds like Tennessee waltz. only way way much more awesome. Goosebumps. Maybe tears . Well done.

[@126wil]

Sublime.

[@YouTubeisZionistTool]

Wow .... Awesome

[@carolinecorma8n69]

Perfection.

[@benfl305ify]

Literally took my breath away at the end. Such a powerful piece. Thank you Mr. O’Connor. You have been my violin hero since childhood, and you continue to impress and inspire me to this day. Bless you. :-)

[@paddyearly]

Beautiful version of this tune🇮🇪👍

[@markoconnor]

It was great to play this piece with Kelly Hall-Tompkins for the MOC4 and Method Book IV. The Duo arrangements will be in the Six Violin Duos out Tuesday! Pre order at Sharmusic.com. It is beautiful - Jay Ungar's 'Ashokan Farewell.'

[@imacomputerbuddie]

+Mark O'Connor just beautiful.

[@terry10540]

Speechless....so..beautiful

[@MartaPerrine]

That was very nice.

[@elisa02024]

Lindoooo Parabéns!!! Quero aprender tocar assim... Muito Bom!

[@songsabai3794]

Kelly has such an amazing tone and purity in her playing - beautiful duet!!

[@MrTexasgrass]

wonderful. thank you!

[@TM-zq7qx]

I have recently noticed that with a lot of violinists happens the very same thing....while placing the 4-th finger the note tends to sound more "opaque" without the usual "shine" of an open string....