Augustin Hadelich plays Ysaÿe Sonata no. 2 (2020)

Eugène Ysaÿe - Sonata for solo violin no. 2 Op. 27/2 "a Jacques Thibaud"
Obsession (Prelude)
Malinconia
Danse des Ombres (Sarabande)
Les furies
Augustin Hadelich, violin
filmed at home in summer 2020 during Covid19 hiatus

[@brendonmanning2518]

Mr. Hadelich's perfect intonation throughout is just almost unbelievable!!

[@tablet1471]

Surprisingly well centered pitch ...was thinking the same thing

[@Lepetitortu]

And the sound. Wood and honey

[@Lepetitortu]

The malencolia nmis just a thing of beauty

[@timothymcclure196]

He is the best. And he wears the greatest shirts.

[@wendyshell8679]

Who can pull off purple like that?😳❤️

[@tammylaronde8593]

Purple really suits him.

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

Trust me, it doesn’t get any better than this. Hadelich is the supreme violinist of our time.

[@kewlforever6463]

His sound full of color , light and clean yet rich and warm,how?!??

[@NeilVendrick]

To be honest, it gets better everytime i listen/watch

[@clarasklang101]

@@NeilVendrick so true, like a good book...👏🏻

[@scharnhorstkaisarbeethoven]

Hann and Jason do also have their chairs

[@nikispaniki]

If this doesn’t knock you out your chair you don’t really like the fiddle.

[@nikispaniki]

Out of this world! I am old and my first violin teacher saw Ysaye play. He told me he never could figure out how Ysaye could play individual strings because his fingers were so thick. He said the violin looked 3/4 size in his hands.

[@pluutoop]

Wow

[@luke1835]

I always thought the same thing when I saw Perlman

[@violintegral]

And a viola would look like a full size in his hands! Ysaye had a huge viola which he could pull the biggest, thickest sound out of.

[@fgorlando]

The intonation, technique, sound, and musicality are simply unmatched. Astounding 😱 A living legend

[@allthumbs3792]

And his double stops are pitch PERFECTION! A thrilling artist of uncommon skill!

[@welovefishhehe]

The definition of what I hear: I taste colors.

[@cyanidedreams6117]

My English vocabulary is too limited to describe how much I loved this performance. Thank you so much Augustin, as always you're beyond amazing!

[@silascolombara8397]

I'm american and I still don't have words

[@dmitridmitrijevitsjsjostak3627]

@@silascolombara8397 what do you mean by that

[@fredericchopin6445]

@@dmitridmitrijevitsjsjostak3627 what

[@adamdonahue2079]

@@dmitridmitrijevitsjsjostak3627 I think they’re maybe saying that English is their first language, unlike the OP, and even they don’t know how to do this performance justice with their words

[@bl4838]

Someone who plays with such exquisite sensitivity must be a most decent and thoughtful individual much appreciated by those fortunate to know him.

[@maurizioc1964]

Ysaye himself would have loved this interpretation

[@justusschroeder5814]

Ich habe noch nie jemanden so vollendet und musikalisch nicht diskutierbar spielen hören. Hier gibt es keine andere Interpretation!! Und ich bin jemand der jede andere Meinung akzeptiert. Hier geht das aber nicht. Augustin interpretiert nicht sondern er ist nur noch das Transportmittel. Ich glaube das ist das größte Kompliment das man einem Musiker machen kann.☺️🎶🎶🎶🌈🙏

[@pluutoop]

"Augustin does not interpret, he is only the means of transport". The truth is said! Amen! He Is our transport ❣️❣️

[@deadstone3807]

I was not expecting that opening at all and i loved it!

[@Jabafish]

It's a good piece right? I've also played it.

[@benflorence5513]

Read this as it happened to me 😂

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

The experience is different for everyone! if I may share mine: I'm a viola player and when I switched to it at 12 years old I hadn't learned the serious musician's violin repertoire and so I wasn't familiar with the Bach E Major prelude for violin. I heard this Ysaÿe's "Obsession" on KZbin before hearing the Bach prelude. So I was actually more shocked when I realised there was more to the opening phrase that's played here when I eventually listened to Bach's prelude! Needless to say: I learned at age 12 that this was a nod to Bach and the clue is in the title that Ysaÿe could not get this motif out of his head and he expanded on it in his own unique way! Very nice performance by Hadelich, I love it :)

[@peterdeck2696]

@@Jabafish How much effort did this piece take for you? I’m currently learning the third sonata so I’m curious about this too.

[@elbertwan4038]

The beginning of the Bach Prulude

[@yuqihuang5770]

Best version of all you can find in youtube

[@ViolinHobby]

Too Incredible!!! Augustin performs with his out of this world perfection on one of the most difficult violin piece ever written. The "dynamic" range is almost impossible for me to fathom :-)

[@mariedagoult1]

1.Obsession (prelude) 00:00 2. Malinconia 2:49 3. Danse des ombres (Sarabande) 5:56 4. Les furies 10:21

[@mariedagoult1]

I was surprised that no one put time stamps in the comments, so there you go

[@josemariagarcia9912]

Thanks!

[@mr.gregory45]

Mindboggling performance. And this is the first time I've ever heard the second and third movements played by anyone.

[@eriknystrom5839]

Same here, and those 2 movements are absolutely beautiful.

[@mutafelaviolino8207]

the cleanest violin player i have heard till this day!.... awesome!

[@TheTucsonJeff]

Wow! Again, I am left speechless from Augustin's performance. I, too, lack sufficient words to fully describe my admiration and appreciation of Augustin's artistry and phenomenal and unprecedented technical abilities. We are so fortunate to be living in an era where we have the technical means to record these unbelievable performances for posterity. Augustin's performances are hugely inspirational not only to violinists, but to all musicians.

[@alexanderrogalla1011]

This is like listening to an animated but nuanced conversation - beautiful interpretation that lets every aspect of the piece speak for itself

[@alexandracomus755]

This is such an excellent comment.

[@ludovicchan867]

Ysaye is one of my favourite composers, Augustin Hadelich one of my favourite violinists. Combining both produces something extraordinary!

[@iamjane9628]

Out of this world. Augustine's combination of technique and musicality is unsurpassed.

[@bianchiviolin]

Augustins' fantastic playing of the six Ysaÿe sonatas has raised the status of these works to master pieces. They are a really great joy to listen to and this one is no exception.

[@tttenebre]

i haven't heard his first or fifth, did you?

[@bubbles9816]

Wow!! I believe this is the best Ysaye 2 ive ever heard. Its so musical,, and that Del Gesu!! Oh my God.

[@hassaanahmed23]

Obsession (Prelude) 0:00 Malinconia 2:53 Danse des Ombres (Sarabande) 5:57 Les furies 10:21 I loved it !!!!

[@Jabafish]

Me tooo

[@hassaanahmed23]

@@Jabafish ysaye's compositions are so mysterious and wonderful right?

[@hassaanahmed23]

@@Cunhacomposer no problem 💕

[@maltamaryfree]

Thank you

[@hassaanahmed23]

@@maltamaryfree no problem fellow violin laber lol

[@Poluact]

I'm far from being an expert in classical music but I must say that every your performance is an incredible journey for me, it touches my soul. Thank you.

[@juanandresrodriguez1807]

I love the references on this Sonata, Bach and Dies Irie

[@Jabafish]

I've played the Obsession before. And I realized so many things I can do better with that piece hearing your version of it! ~And by the way, the Malinconia sounds easy but it is actually very hard to get in tune.

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

True bro

[@larsolebergersen3216]

My oh my - it's all there. Everything you could wish for.

[@marcosdavila2712]

I was already waiting for that precious Augustin! How to express for something that enriches the soul! My God! Amazing! Master of this Noble art!!! 👏👏👏

[@soniamejia7598]

this interpretation is really impressive. Mr. Augustin, his way of playing the violin is captivating. I love it.

[@kaitaviolin]

Divine attention to detail!!

[@juannaranjo9513]

Paganini - Joachim - Sarasate - Kreisler - Augustin Hadelich. BRAVO MAESTRO

[@rocketrudy9299]

I study computer science. While we have online lessons, it's quite hard to get your head free. Even with music. Those masterpieces from Hadelich are powerful enough to clear my focus and soft, to give me the right work flow. Just thank you. c:

[@justynajaworska7410]

Another computer science student here! For me it doesn't work though, because I end up focusing on the music instead...

[@robertwaroff4303]

This is so far beyond fantastic, it is truly unbelievable!!! Usually, I only cry when I play violin!!!!

[@breckon2684]

I love your string crossings. They're so well executed and smooth, and your dynamic control is so beautiful.

[@izzylay1132]

Mad respect for this guy!!

[@jonychavez5404]

Who could dislike an interpretation like this?

[@dbelden]

Just phenomenal. I keep trying to emulate that relaxed left hand and seemingly effortless bow management. I’ll always love the Shumsky recordings, but this is on another level. The voicing and intonation and clarity and phrasing, all supreme.

[@estook]

I love the intimacy of these performances and so much technical learning from being able to watch a virtuoso do his thing. I always find that Augustin has such great responses to technical questions.

Amazing, the Paganini of our era!

[@Amelia-lt8st]

Thank you for being a great inspiration to so many violinists out there, including me. Your rendition of this piece is amazing!

[@d.s.5103]

Dear Augustin, for your next recording you should either play all Sonatas & Partitas by Bach, combine Bach with Ysaÿe or play all of the Ysaÿe Sonatas. Either way - a great video!

[@adamdonahue2079]

You must be pretty happy that he’s coming out with the Bach Sonatas and Partitas album, I know I’m excited

[@rebpv7537]

So glad to hear your interpretation, because I m working on this piece 😄 Amazing control and expression, like always Augustin 🙏👏

[@FloFilzMusic]

Just incredible, so many colours! An absolute pleasure - thank you Augustin.

[@wendyshell8679]

Back to listen again after several months-Augustin this is incredibly amazing!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@kisnpisn4919]

absolutely breathtaking

[@mr.string4490]

dude.. u just destroyed me, loved your interpretation, thanks a lot for sharing it with us!

[@bohumilbondarenko6425]

Favourite piece by favourite performer

[@littlesquareroot2]

My favourite violinist playing my favourite Ysaye Sonata :D love it! Thank you Augustin!

[@wendyshell8679]

I think I may have a new favorite, here, too!❤️

[@lookbacktime9422]

Beautiful interpretation! Eugène Ysaÿe - a revelation for me! Thank you!

[@lindablock9984]

Absolutely beautiful. Hauntingly beautiful. Performed to perfection.

[@allthumbs3792]

The perfect musical accompaniment to the current state of affairs! Expertly rendered, Mr. Hadelich.

[@JacquesLuu]

what a coincidence, im practicing les furies, i was looking for your interpretation and you just posted it ! wow

[@susanhunterguise]

I feel so privileged to get an up close seat to your performances! Exquisite playing. Thank you.

[@GoogleUser-ee8ro]

Such penetration and power , clarity and precision.

[@pluutoop]

Yumm

[@onlyviolin8264]

I adore this sonata, you are a genius! keep your music coming!

[@michaelschmitt2427]

Really, really perfect, like a miracle.

[@greg9393]

My violin is for sale tomorrow. I'm going to practice putting! What an amazing kid.

[@marijastrapcane6566]

Wow! Chapeau! I loved this interpretation. I started learning this sonata 4 weeks ago and was so happy to see this in my news feed!!! Thank you!❣❣❣

[@bennyblanko3]

certain artists are attracted to certain works ... and I'm speachless and gratefull that augustin played this shit!

[@cimourdain1279]

I always love your interpretations, your violin skills are wonderful. How long does it take you to learn a piece such as an Ysaye Sonata ? Thank you for all the amazing content !

[@chrislindner3949]

Beautiful playing! And the recording-quality is brilliant! Thanks for this, Augustin!

[@kaitaviolin]

Beatifully done Augustin, thank you for sharing this with us

[@jbrun3]

Thank you for treating us to such perfect Ysaye!

[@mariannakokavesi]

absolutely stunning ✨

[@bennyblanko3]

and that fiddle sounded mighty awesome too ...

[@Mindkaiser]

Thank you for this amazing interpretation. We would love to hear you perform in Athens when all this madness is over. Love from Greece!

[@edvaldosilveira5624]

Impossível ouvir esta interpretação somente uma vez... Esplêndido!...

[@Dannyboyzt]

Superb Performance! Powerful Interpretation! Tone clarity shines like a diamond!

[@maelperron_guerra4946]

Thanks for this gem!

[@sararc7646]

Excellent, It is always beautiful to listen to you 😌❣🇲🇽

[@aidanduffield518]

Perfect timing! Trying to learn this and I was about to watch someone else play this and then you popped up in my home screen... amazing as usual! I especially loved the sensitivity you displayed at 1:49. Thank you!

[@chiiko7090]

Your musicality is just superb ❤ this is amazing

[@tetianamomot2160]

Bravo! Thank you a million, Maestro!

[@thierryperrenoud1460]

Exra- ordinaire! Thank you SOOOOOOOO MUCH

[@alexmoore2374]

Fabulous! Best recording out there!

[@1cleandude]

So so brilliant my good man; Winderbar!!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lupefer]

Omg Augustin is surreal

[@mariyachepurna6527]

Волшебно!Игра завораживает,хочется слушать и слушать

[@lolamas3042]

No tengo palabras...💜🎶💜🎻

[@hailesmaltbey752]

Mesmerizing....

[@sarahhogner3499]

The second movement has stolen my heart❤

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

You are one of my favorite violinists.

[@evgeny9965]

You and your dear friend and companion Kiesewetter how marvelous . A humble thank you.

[@wendymyers3182]

Pure Genius 🎻🎻

[@gemmacasanova6804]

Augustin, I hope one day I will play even half as well as you. Your tone is magnificent! I would love to hear you perform November by Max Richter.

[@bigol7169]

Incredible. So clean, not a single imperfection

[@frecklesofdoom]

Just enchanting. Transporting.

[@remankoshar6548]

Wonderful dear augustin im waiting today for your new video thanks for this great intonation your awesome 🎻❤️🎼🎶

[@mijakim8765]

감탄사 없이 들을 수 없는 연주네요. Best Ysaye playing ever.

[@ozmouthpieces]

Cara, a relação que tem com sua música e seu violino é visceral e orgânica e as peças que escolhe são formidáveis, você tem peças que soam mais na região grave de seu violino? É muito bonito!! Obrigado por isso!!!

[@violinesurseine845]

Superbe ! Bravissimo , Maestro Augustin !

[@adventuredenali]

This must be what the birth of the universe sounds like

[@baianer]

Non si può far altro che ringraziarti. Spero di poterti sentire presto dal vivo.

[@camillebouchard6436]

Magnifique interprétation !

[@gongfu4562]

My favorite violinist plays my favorite piece, how nice.

[@tammylaronde8593]

That was brilliant Augustin! Honestly, I could easily listen to you play all day. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Augustin I really really enjoyed watching you play with such mastery of that sonata.. A comment below says your the Best, and I’d say not just that you are extraordinarily talented and clever too you play with your heart and passion and sensitivity too Yes you are absolutely Brilliant and Amazing Too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@ktmop9680]

Thank you so much for recording this! My friend and I just saw you performing a solo recital for Chamber Music International in Richardson, TX (Dallas). It was an emotional experience. We were able to sit in the choir section of the church. The venue showcased your violin sound and skill perfectly. (We are still wondering who made your violin and strings you use.) Your performance was amazing! It was a privilege to hear you play. I saw you after the concert but got star struck and was too shy to get a picture. We continue to wish you the best!! You have a well-deserved talent, and beautiful gift for interpretation! ❤🙏👏Bravo!

[@xiao_teachingviolin416]

The purity of intonation astounds me. How does one practice to achieve that?

[@fateindustry]

I feel like this is the dark version after playing Bach Partita. Very well done!

[@annemariemeegan1467]

Beautiful. And so helpful to share on line. Hope he visits Australia soon. Congratulations!