Augustin Hadelich plays Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

Camille Saint-Saëns - Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso
Augustin Hadelich - violin, piano
Recorded at home in June 2020 during Covid19 hiatus

[@jimdunleavypiano]

Clicking 'like' somehow doesn't seem enough.

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If you're feeling generous...

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[@dingdingbella6521]

and subscribe and comment too don't feel enough for this true masterpiece of an interpretation.

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And don't forget to hit that notification bell!

[@Oka33]

Good point

[@hakajiru264]

It's so weird listening to a world-class violin performance without the thunderous applause at the end. But they were there, inside my head.

[@nickcarroll8565]

He really captures emotion in this performance unlike any other I’ve heard. So gorgeous.

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

What we have witnessed here is a living testament as to why Mr Hadelich is unique among the elite violin artists in the world today. Many play this often-heard standard of the violin repertoire, but very few “move the needle” and bring new insights, colors, or phrasing. Mr Hadelich’s avoids the cliches that have accumulated over time and brings us back to the original Gallic charm, grace, and sparkle of this piece. Hats off again to Mr Hadelich! Thank you!

[@melissat9120]

I SO agree. Fresh and also true to the score!

[@catherinehamer5653]

Yes, Augustin is such a great communicator of the essence of the dance, the song, the soul and spirit of the music, as well as the technique. Just when I thought I had grown tired of listening to myself practice during this awful Lockdown, along comes Augustin to inspire and reinvigorate. Thanks Augustin....just off to have another look at this piece and change a few fingerings and bowings....he has certainly moved my needle!

[@descort1990]

totally agree as well! its been a long time ago i heart this peace of art "as it should be" by young artist, compared to them who first recorded it, Gitlis and co. just peacefull!

[@rudolphmcneill515]

I absolutely agree.

[@elizabethf8078]

AUGUSTIN is even more soul than a scholar....and that is RARE. So many "virtuosos" lose their love somewhere along the way and end up sounding like they've played it 1000 times (yawn). Augustin makes it sound like candid, spontaneous splendor every time I hear him play.. like the music was being written just as he was playing it.

[@Jamesi03]

When you need to social distance so you accompany yourself

[@yoyojent9147]

If there are no metronome , this piece will be very very hard💀that why he is so extraordinary ❤

[@pamelah1220]

Facts

[@delanemarshall4076]

he literally makes the most difficult passages look so fluid and relaxed. i would kill to have his technique.

[@adhardino9781]

have you killed somebody in the meantime? :)

[@Poreckylife]

You can have it if you practice and find a deep connection with your instrument and yourself

[@decone4839]

@@Poreckylife true

[@carloskalcich7492]

Magistral!!!!!

[@koopalovetoast2409]

​@@Poreckylife Not everybody can.

[@the.violin.noobie]

Can we enjoy the fact we can have such quality content for free? Thanks to the great Hadelich for sharing his music to the world!

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

YES YES YESSSSSSS👍🏻❤️‼️

[@nicholastzilinis3832]

Triple integral lol

[@avwel3827]

❤❤❤

[@jeff9729]

oh my god his tone and musicality are so good on top of the technical precision

[@joaooliveira5056]

Bravissimo lindo

[@edifyguy]

That is what impresses me so much about him. He has Heifetz level technical perfection, or maybe even a little better, without the coldness typically associated with ultra-technical violinists. Great interpretation backed by PERFECT technique has vaulted him to my favorite violinist.

[@dominicsalvati6191]

His playing is so clean, I’m not an emotional person but it makes me tear up how delicate and beautiful he can play

[@aggelasmyrli4803]

Τι ωραίος που είναι και πεθαμένους. Ζωντανευει

[@smilesandyoka]

In addition to accompanying himself on the piano - BRAVO! Beautiful tone!!!

[@ny4978]

Brilliant as always! Augustin's interpretations will go down in history.

[@j.c.4123]

It is interesting to think how people in 50 years watch this video and these old men's comments😄

[@crypto796]

Augustin is living history. He is the best ever. I thought I would never listen to someone playing (in my opinion) better than Heifetz, Milstein, Oistrakh, etc, etc, but he is the one

[@Alejandroramirez-lw6em]

@@crypto796 I don't think one should limit his admiration of art and drastically "erase" great names in the inmense spectrum of fabulous artists. Each great artist may have a twitch of genius you may like. Keep on the watch.

[@timnyapming8114]

@Janey what other songs does Augstine play besides this one?

[@victorma9355]

Achaemenius plus the fact he is this good despite suffering fire injuries is soooo inspiring. Like I suffer no injuries but I will never be as good of a musician as he is.

[@kevinhart8629]

33 dislikes are envious of this level of musicality, talent, virtuosity, and excellence. This performance is absolute perfection.

[@mikas2934]

I am convinced most of those are from misclicks 😂

[@esthermarcus5135]

People are just jealous....

[@pr2688]

with the tears pooring out it is obvious missclicks...

[@juv7026]

maybe they didnt like the performance, or dont want these types of videos on their homepage? idk

[@chriscovell3760]

Wow, as a violinist just discovered Augustin! What a phenomenal recording.

[@vartolomei55]

Indeed he is .I discover him last year . Fantastic musician .

[@randomcubing7106]

He deserves much more attention. This man is a ling ling who had a depressing injury in the past. RESPECT

[@waterchrome1819]

Ling ling? Two set violin?

[@tammylaronde8593]

@@waterchrome1819 Ling Ling is a fictional character who practices forty hours a day. This character is created by TwoSet. 🤣 TwoSet violin are violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen.

[@theroseperiod5027]

@@tammylaronde8593 how dare you say ling ling is a fictional character

[@Lizik]

Do you know what injury he suffered from?

[@realdanielshock]

@@Lizik apparently a fire

[@bybrillylili]

Hadelich has one of the most beautiful violin sound amongst world class violinists. So much respect!

[@ChadPeiper]

Augustin is the "Mozart" of violin performance today. Technique - check. Sound quality - check. Musicality - second to none. Honestly, its Hilary Hahn and Augustin Hadelich for me.

[@danielfb]

I admire Augustin. I am always mesmerized watching his extreme delicacy holding the bow. It feels like if he was holding a feather, yet he plays every single passage with the required strength. Similar also, moving fingers up and down over finger board, how gracile! No one else can play so elegant.

[@miguelgelop6981]

I hope two set violin notice this to help him grow his channel...this man is so good at playing violin .

[@leannihi6807]

He practices 39 hours a day

[@darkcircle899]

TwoSet already know who he is. He’s one of the best professional soloists in the world. He doesn’t really need their help he already has a booming career as a soloist.

[@pawanpacharne5237]

Yes he is the best.....

[@junliangho501]

they did feature one of his performances once when they were reviewing good violin performances (it was his ysaye 6 I think). I think they featured him more also but I cant remember

[@TheAsianTree]

Junliang Ho they also featured him in a ling ling 40 hours vid discussing finger proportion

[@angelul976]

this is the intonation i have in my dreams. ive never heard someone play 7:43 so clear! amazing performance

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

Yes, that's very impressive

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

This man is insane!

[@AlexiaGayleCGailo]

Yes fx

[@TNCG]

Your bow control, intonation, facial expression and just genuine love for music are all shown here. Thank you for this lovely piece and for sharing your wonderful talent with us!

[@johnalexander301]

Such beautiful and controlled bowing. I am always impressed by Augustin’s mastery and yet he seems so humble and generous. A true role model in today’s world. I wish more people had appreciation for such fine character and talent.

[@lucia5169]

Augustine is underrated. He is an outstanding violinist.

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

He's not very underrated. Almost every violinist knows him. He has also won 2 Grammy's

[@jacobtapianieto9655]

And a very skilled pianist. In fact, a truly great musician.

[@suedavis3525]

not so sure he is underrated! He certainly is amazingly good

[@pippobaudo7367]

I think I’ve never listened to a more beautiful version of rondeau capriccioso. That’s simply awesome. The sound is perfect and I think that Augustin has maybe the best left hand technique of all the violinists all over the world. He actually played it a bit faster than usual. That really impressed me. BEAUTIFUL

[@purrrmeow5323]

omg ik and his color is so impressive. his pretty and clear sounds are literally a breath of fresh air. idk why i have not heard if him

[@nickcarroll8565]

A bit faster but with way more emotion. What a gorgeous rendition. I actually checked my playback speed to make sure it wasn’t on 1.25x

[@susius4211]

The way Hadelich finds musical insights is amazing. During some pieces, he finds areas in which to alter certain bowings or fingerings from the norm that leads to an effect that strays from convention, but offers this innovative approach that enhances the effect of the passage. In this performance, he replaces some of the articulated up eighth strokes that recite the main motif into slurred ones, but only on the ones toward the diminishing phrase. The result is this elegance and dying off effect that is otherworldly in sound, producing an interpretation, just by that alone, that is instantly recognizable. But, you don’t even need to get to that part to recognize that it's Hadelich playing. His vibrato on the first note alone tells you boldly who it is. All of this happens before you get to the piu allegro part, slash the dreaded last two pages… Insane in difficulty and speed, these pages reign in their infamy among the showpieces in the violin repertoire. Ok, they are not that bad, but try to play them with Hadelich’s tempo and clarity!

[@jasreallySUCCS]

So no one is tripping off off the fact that he plays piano too? No one? Just me? Oh, ok!

[@elizabethf8078]

I'm pretty sure his musical sense could make him adept at virtually any musical instrument he felt compelled to play. There is no question how much effort and focus he has poured into his craft, but those are second to his fluency in the *magic* of music -- which cannot be learned. It is true giftedness.

[@ruperttmls7985]

Muchos violinistas saben tocar lo básico de algun otro instrumento generalmente piano o guitarra.

[@vanasee]

@@ruperttmls7985 Pero el acompañamiento del rondo capricoso no es tan facil como para entrar a la categoria de basico.

[@SuryanIsaac]

I think he mentioned somewhere that he learnt the piano to a pretty decent level too

[@games17818]

A lot of musicians can play piano as a secondary instrument. I find this is most common among jazz, string and guitar players. It's a lot easier to learn especially compared to strings like violin and cello. This is especially the case since you will already know how to read sheet music in at least one clef for violin, or 3 for cello.

[@zoccat88]

breathtaking performance not only the violin parts but also the piano passages are brilliant

[@cvlen]

Those awkward left hand triplets played effortlessly!!

[@sfiabong7360]

In a yoda voice *skilled with the violin, he is

[@natemidnight]

It is his sound that transports me. The tone moves from the senses of hearing to the others like tasting. It is incredible.

[@asierlara8624]

Did you know this piece was demanded by the famous performer and composer Sarasate, who played it for his first time in 1867? Sarasate and saint saens were friends. He also wrote him the violin concerto n 1.

[@cvlen]

and the concerto no. 3 as well!!

[@AlexRiversMusic]

Oh wow

[@rebecca3842]

@ no one asked you to comment. Wonderful fact, by the way!

[@peterdeck2696]

@ This wasn't "shoved on your face" at all. OP commented this because it's an interesting fact for non-musicians. I don't see how OP is trying to be imposing or a "smarty pants".

[@picksalot1]

It takes true talent and insight to make a standard of the repertoire sound fresh and alive. Augustine does that better than any other violinist I've heard. I'm delighted and inspired every time I hear him play. He is a remarkable musician. Thanks

[@biggulping41]

Ther greatest ever! I am 82 and I’ve heard many top violinists like Heifetz and others but Agustin Hadelich is the best I have ever heard. Bravo maestro!

[@yenchengchen1608]

Agree, though I am not 82 yet. Heifetz's version has been my favourite until now. But maybe it will change back, not quite sure.

[@susanlo3709]

Thank you for your GENEROSITY in sharing your beautiful performances. Especially during this time when beauty and comfort is needed. Can't wait to see you live someday. You are a special gift!

[@Schubbbbbb]

The best sound in the world! He plays so swiftly yet steadily. To my surprise, he is also a skillful pianist. :D I am lucky to discover such an amazing player on KZbin!!

[@tf2colossal]

there hasn’t been one point in this video where i didn’t have goosebumps, the first note was played and i already felt them

[@acevideoproductions1043]

He is playing the piano and the violin, UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[@mateusabreu7309]

I can’t believe that just have passed 8 minutes... there were so much information in this performance that I think those were one of the most completed and fulfilled 8 minutes in a KZbin video/song. Bravo! Great inspiration!

[@brentsaelens3174]

Piece*

[@glennbeard7219]

I have heard this piece player at least one hundred times by most of the past and present virtuosos and this performance demonstrates the greatest mastery of both artistry and technique not to mention accompanying himself. I don’t know how he can synchronize the two parts so perfectly. You will realize it is an extraordinary feat in itself if you pay attention to it

[@chubbyhubby3733]

I’ve watched this like 200 times!

[@simonaciobanu1421]

He is just wonderful! I like his colors, his accents and finally… his different interpretations. Fir me it is like he says another story in the story. So happy to have discover him!

[@ViolinHobby]

One of my all time favorite compositions; played by the "greatest" violinist of our time, and piano played by my favorite accompanist, who is always perfectly in sync with violin. PERFECTION!!! Encore!!!

[@lucaswillian9657]

With orchestra is the best in this music

[@timnyapming8114]

@@lucaswillian9657 Hi I feel the same way about Hunoresque too. Really uplifting.

[@timnyapming8114]

Hi Violin Hobby. Is the Saint Seans Introduction and Rondo Capricossio a difficult piece learn?

[@ViolinHobby]

@@timnyapming8114 Yes Tim, but it would still be fun to try to learn it...please let me know how it goes. Best wishes!

[@LeaPar4]

@@timnyapming8114 learning it right now, it’s not too bad once you learn the notes, there are a few tricky passages i still mess up on though

[@arielpuig7302]

So amazingly clean with tremendous personality, a privilege to witness.

[@inti7349]

wtf his performace is amazing, i love youtube algorithm

[@alakuprijanova2502]

Definitely, one of the most sensitive interpretation of this violin masterpiece!!! Just gorgeous and perfect! Bravo!!!

[@rl7651]

The tone colors are effortlessly done, so tasteful, and the technique looks so relaxed and easy belying such fine tuned skill honed over many years of dedicated practice, to achieve that effortless appearance.This is a performance of exquisite taste with delicacy, warmth, and virtuosic flair unfolding so naturally and convincingly. Hadelich is an artist of great integrity and possesses both charm and delight in his love of the music which is so inviting for the listener. He and his violin and bow are a winning combination! Bravo!

[@2755_Ishycakes]

I cannot believe he makes this look easy lmao god-tier

[@ivanen01]

WOOOWWWW!!!! Congratulation not only Augustin - violinist, but also Augustin pianist!!!!Amazing!!! I have never known he is such a wonderful pianist, a lot of pianist will be jealous of such performing!!! It is not easy to accompany this piece, I did it a lot of times, and there are always surprises during performances...

[@georgeallen7101]

A lovely unassuming man , with musical talent the size of a planet . Thank you .

[@yokojkato]

What the quality of the sound of those short notes is! It makes the music even more lovely!

[@user-xk1cz2qx9v]

Безупречная техника и потрясающие штрихи👏 Такой чистой интонации, на протяжении всего произведения ни разу не слыхивала. Волшебство. И звуки переливаются как драгоценные камни...обворожительно. Жаль, что аппаратура не воспроизводит палитру чувств. Думаю "живьём" Ваша музыка ещё прекрасней.🌹🌹🌹

[@Blacktop_Battle]

This is my favorite version of Intro & Rondo now

[@minormunitions]

Its rare to get chills when youre not hearing it live, this was just amazing!

[@BombsGaspan]

Augustin, I'm very grateful that you are putting up these amazing videos of your performances for us to enjoy for free. I've really enjoyed them so far! Thank you.

[@carloalberto1108]

You entered the history of the Great Violinists again: fantastic!

[@RetroPlus]

I've never heard a violin played with such dynamics and expression, incredible!

[@jonathancaramin]

Man, I'm so jealous of his bow control! :p

[@kookoomilka]

This is, with no doubt, one of the most divine manifestations of musical talent and genius I have ever encountered.

[@monolog469]

So elegant... And I just realized I listen to Augustin 80% of the time I listen to classical music now... I wish I could play like Augustin for even just one second one day!

[@felixfourcolor]

You must practice 40 hours a day.

[@NirvanicSunshine]

You play with such exquisite subtlety, clarity, nuance, and refinement!

[@aelredwoodard5802]

Augustin has everything a musician could want. What makes him singular is the constant beauty of his tone.

[@DarrenCarterViolin]

It's illegal to be this good

[@wendyshell8679]

Darren Carter keep up the practicing. You could be illegal, too!

[@wendyshell8679]

Darren Carter be sure to watch Augustin’s virtual concert on www.coloradomusicfestival.org, you’ll discover some of his own personal music history, along with beautiful pieces he plays, too!❤️ you have til Sept. 1st!🎻🎹

[@katarinaenright5404]

Something about there being just piano and violin instead of a full orchestra makes the piece feel more intimate. Like you’re sharing something very personal with a trusted companion. There’s just something so beautiful about it.

[@gabrielpalmeirapaschoalino]

Long live to the master, respect from brazil

[@hughzhouzhou9868]

This piece is so beautiful, and the way hadelich handled it makes me want to cry with joy

[@liloruf2838]

Makes me wanna jump to my feet to clap for this awesome performance!! Musicality, passion.. LOVE it. Hadelich is definitely one of the greatest violinists of our time. I had the pleasure of hearing him play Mendelssohns violin concerto in e minor - the whole audience was gasping in awe! Best interpretation I've ever heard live.

[@eugenechan8315]

I have heard many top professional players played this piece, I must say this is really refreshing! Thank you!

[@jacc88888]

Flawless playing, gorgeous tone, loved the phrasing, rubato and virtuosity. Along with Heifetz this is my favourite rendition of this piece. Fabulous!!

[@JayOlli]

wow. amazing. the full spectrum of technique, as well as emotions. clear, every note being right, sound is perfect. and the bow control is not of this world. Also very "efficient" - not a single move is unnecessary ... everything done is for a specific purpose. huge talent.

[@chokoala8637]

I'm feeling nostalgic, this music makes me remember your lie in april

[@Vocela]

Any words I can think of to describe how I feel listening to him are totally inadequate. He's a giant. Fabulous.

[@justintyme2451]

Truly exceptional playing. It's a little hard to believe that people can get this good. Thank you.

[@Poreckylife]

Practice practice practice 😉

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

He's got such a light left hand. I really enjoy his playing.

[@brandonculusgaming1330]

by far one of the best recordings ive ever heard

[@susus20]

This is pure gold! 😍

[@hope_moves_me]

I'm a dancer who doesn't know much about music...and man, i love his physicality. i wonder if musicians talk much about physicality and emodiment when they critique performances....how much do they consider their bodies when they learn a new / difficult piece??... I really enjoy watching him as much as listening. I feel like he, more than others, is visibly having a ball.

[@mikas2934]

I would be having an amazing time playing as well if I could play as well as Augustin 😂

[@deadstone3807]

One of my favorite pieces played by one of the most brilliant violinist!

[@ClassicalDavid]

What a virtuosic man that not only excels at the Violin by miles but also accompanies himself, this is no easy task to play both instruments so profficiently

[@romarub]

This was so satisfying and exceptional I had to play it several times over. Augustin 's playing is clean, clear, precise and absolutely fulfilling. If we seek out music such as this to achieve a sense of inner pleasure, this has to be the holy grail. . . .

[@nathanieleskelson9280]

His interpretation is one of the best I've heard. Well done!!

[@tobleronej2882]

Impeccable quality as usual! Certainly a musician of the highest calibre.

[@nickyork8901]

I have NEVER enjoyed this piece so much as hearing him play it, and that includes many great violinists from Menuhin to Heifetz, Kogan and Ricci who themselves owned this piece and have wonderful interpretations. The clarity of his playing and intonation on the last 2 pages is simply amazing, and he makes it look effortless. Can we have the Havanaise now please?

[@OttoKuus]

Oh cmon Heifetz was at least as good.

[@esthermarcus5135]

Riesen Herz !! Geschenk Gottes !! Bestes Geigenspiel ! Überragt die anderen Solisten bei Weitem !! Ich liebe Ihrer singenden Geige zuzuhören !! Hochachtung !!! Danken Ihnen von Herzen !!!

[@josevaladez]

Extraordinary ! Thanks a lot, maestro Hadelich for sharing this jewel.

[@songur0614]

I am so happy right now. I am so thankful for this recording. This piece is one of my favourites. And i have a different taste when i listen to this piece. And when i listen this recording, i found what i wanted.

[@maiteflores7876]

Truly Beautiful Master Hadelich!!!💗💗💗💗💗💗👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@niklaskvarforth2611]

I listened you played yesterday in Las Palmas of Gran Canaria, thank you so much for your performance 💜

[@tamerlano]

I love how his left hand floats over the strings...with each finger tip touching the string from above so as to keep intonation absolutely in check.

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

(yet to own/try violin); we'll re-watch & @ 25% of (normal) Speed, study your observation. Thanks

[@tylermoore8218]

Your silky smooth tone, clean articulations, centered intonation, bright harmonics, all perfectly demonstrated on one of the greatest violins in the world, every time I hear you, it’s as if I ascended, or rather I am transported to wherever you take me, whether that be in a place of pain or anguish, or a delicate place of rest and relaxation! Love all that you do, Augustin!

[@mashtali1]

super clean and delicate sound. getting better constantly. I have followed his playing since 20 years ago. :)

[@fergebart7412]

Me fascina la fluidez y claridad de tus notas al igual que la seguridad en tu técnica, nunca te ves ni tenso ni apresurado. Pocos violinistas tienen una capacidad y destreza como tú, tienes un dón maravilloso.

[@elainewu4955]

One of my favorite pieces, played by one of my favorite artists. Lucky day.

[@sebast2530]

one of the best versions of youtube I have heard, a very high level of interpretation

[@antoniomaxevans9912]

Ho scoperto il più grande dei violinisti nel MONDO. Degno dell,immenso N.Paganini.Genio assoluto

[@alidalouisa4462]

Wow, these warm sounds and musicality.... what a blessing, thank you!!❤❤❤

[@DeutschmitMarija]

Wunderschön 💓 Es ist ein Privileg, in derselben Zeit zu leben wie Du.

[@johannfernandes5170]

I love this piece ,so colourful .....amazing playing .

[@Roman-uc3bs]

this is one of the best interpretations

[@andrewgraybill7920]

This guy is phenomenal

[@benjaminjoost-meyerzubakum4897]

He is holding nothing back. Full sound through all dynamics and tempos

[@stuffedanimalgangNATION]

Augustin! I love your playing so much! This was absolutely wonderful and so filled with such cheer and purity of interpretation! I’m so grateful that you posted this fun tune for all of us who think your playing is sublimely sweet!! 🧸😊

[@robertocaesar]

I only can understand the dislikes because there always exist people who can't stand the violin sound by itself. I pity them. If you like the sound of a violin and by any chance you don't agree with the version, you have to give a like just because of the technical prowess that represents to play Saint Saensʼ masterpiece with this level of proper technique. Bravo sir!

[@stevennorsworthy2191]

Amazing violin/piano talent. Julia Fischer also is world class on piano and violin. It's a new world.

[@kylebebout3157]

To any aspiring violinists, observe how the bow is always in the correct place on the string. The spiccato is beyond amazing!