Augustin Hadelich plays Paganini Caprice No. 5 LIVE (2016)

[@hhelenawang]

I love how there are members of the orchestra watching with smiles on their faces.

[@tataelm]

well the guy on right looks like thinking; "noob, i can do better"

[@masonhaskett3425]

Typical of violists

[@jalehradmard4775]

me too dear Helen...a smile of admirations......Xx

[@elizabethf8078]

Leave it to You Tubers to be trolls. So not surprised. I'm with you Helen. I've seen him live multiple times and there is something magical about his performance. I believe that when someone has had a major trial and suffered in a profound way, it does something to their musical depth as they mature. It oozes out their pores. They have a deeper feeling and understanding of each note. Augustin has an ability to connect with his audience in such a profound way. There's nothing like watching a room full of blase' bloodbloods brought to the edge of their seats while they nonchalantly wipe away tears. Such was the case in Vail when he performed the Sibelius sonata in D minor. This man can truly make that strad talk.

[@heyhey3684]

I scrolled to the comments to write exactly this thing😂😂😂

[@hwanta0184]

That was the cleanest performance of Paganini Caprice No.5 I've ever seen.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

. . . and heard!!

[@TJ-ov4ld]

Sumina Studer???

[@hwanta0184]

@@TJ-ov4ld Augustin Hadelich is a virtuoso and one of the greatest in our time, obviously way more experienced than Sumina Studer, who's a great violinist by the way. Her rendition was great but this version here is simply better, as far as I'm concerned.

[@MichaelFan]

@@hwanta0184 Sumina Studer plays this with great musicality AND the original bowings. Playing it ricochet is one of those things that is probably only impressive to other violinists. I'm sure Hadelich can play it ricochet, but spicatto lets him play with much greater projection and freedom in dynamics which is more suited to a large concert hall.

[@largebill1245]

@@MichaelFan he has an original bowing version on his channel actually. It’s great!

[@mattg6262]

Well, that was probably the best phrasing I've ever heard in a rendition of that Caprice. Just my opinion.

[@ivyssauro123]

Definitely

[@alanrodasalonzo8796]

But he is not playing the hard bowing: one down three up

[@ivyssauro123]

@@alanrodasalonzo8796 yeah because that bowing is terrible lol

[@mattg6262]

@@ivyssauro123 LOL I know right. I mean, it's worth doing as an exercise, but it's difficulty and flashiness is lost on an untrained audience. They could care less if you played it detache, spiccato or slurred if it sounds good. He's exquisitely phrased everything using the bowing he's chosen and also maintained the basic articulation approach which is a compact, off the string type of sound.

[@alanrodasalonzo8796]

@@ivyssauro123 what a bad musical taste

[@pneron2032]

Finally! A violinist who plays this caprice as if were actually *music* . This is sublime phrasing and musicality.

[@jamien.5528]

This deserves more recognition! Such an underrated violinist

[@VictorMinchihLee]

Maybe to the lay public? For those active in the violin community, he is a well-known shining star that keeps getting brighter after Indianapolis.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

@@VictorMinchihLee: Thank you!!!!

[@eriknystrom5839]

Harry Potter = Eddy (TwoSetViolin)? Or just the thumbnail? Anyhow TwoSetViolin should recognize Augustin. He is really one of the best violinists in the world.

[@lolathespellinggrammarsleu7506]

The definition of "underrate" is _"to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate."_ So, considering that he is now and has been rated as one of the best violinists that ever lived, why would you label him as "underrated"?????

[@lolathespellinggrammarsleu7506]

@@paulbraunstein2290 : The definition of "underrate" is _"to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate."_ So, considering that he is now and has been rated as one of the best violinists that ever lived, why would you label him as "underrated"?????

[@giampierogallo6264]

Look at the facial expressions of the musicians around him, above all the woman behind him...As a a violinist, she knows very well how difficult that Paganini's Capriccio is and how great and unspeakable Hadelich's technic and musical talent are!

[@carterpittarelli]

Their expressions while watching were absolutely amazing

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

Mr. Hadelich's ingenious and innovative phrasing of this famous caprice is breathtaking and wondrous. His spiccato is crisp and biting, yet resonant and ringing. He makes you forget how difficult this piece really is. Instead, he makes beautiful music out of what is essentially an exercise. It is rare to see in one violinist both great artistry and transcendental technique. His creative musicality, the perfection of his playing, his unassuming and unaffected stage presence and poise, and his consummate artistry make him - in my opinion - the top violinist in the world today.

[@lieblingssorbe9524]

A recording is one thing, live is another entirely.

[@ZiggyBonham]

Frau Grimhild Markov's suck imo

[@hansdekorver7365]

@Frau Grimhild Personally I have other favourites

[@Olegstuff21986]

@Gary Allen I think he was a great composer as well. It takes a lot of insight and deep knowledge of one instrument to write ingenious Caprices like Paganin's.

[@manfred4766]

@Frau Grimhild Never Gringolt ! His Paganini is out of rythm and out of tune, at least Nr. 4 in Verbier !!! But it is even more difficult to play the original bowing. That is again another level: Ricci, Feng, a young swiss girl ( sumina studer ) and a few more !

[@winrx]

Amazing how he actually makes this sound musical and not just like a run thru of an etude like most......

[@sneddypie]

i mean, it is supposed to be an etude, but i sort of see what you meant

[@gsm2424]

@@sneddypie Its not an etude...The 24 caprieces are PIECES.

[@sneddypie]

@@gsm2424 these caprices were written as warmups for him (and i think his students), so you're wrong about that, if my memory isnt failing me lmfao

[@pete1729]

@@sneddypie Yes, but these Caprices weren't written to be analog 'filter sweeps', they were written to be musical but technically very challenging. Which makes the artist rendering this one so musical much more satisfying, don't you think?

[@sneddypie]

@@pete1729 yes that makes sense. it is indeed always satisfying when an artist is able to make incredibly technical music touching, even more so when you're the artist.

[@lucasmagalhaes5216]

What te Hack man, I'm hearing notes that I never heard before in other performances, man, Hadelich's sound is such powefull and clean, OMG!!!!

[@portraitbyelise2309]

The smiles of the orchestra musicians faces, the phrasing ! Such a chance this performance was recorded, it's incredible !

[@ramirocosta8732]

The Best Caprice 5 ever.

[@christophe2570]

Caprice 4... "What did you say?"

[@VictorMinchihLee]

Damn, Augustin. You're a beast. Maybe my new favorite rendition of 5.

[@kyung-wonlim273]

Such a technic but also very musical. Bravo !!

[@ivyssauro123]

That was the most insane performance of this caprice I've seen! So fluid, silky smooth and the phrasing! Woah

[@JuanMarcello]

I love this 5th caprice, and I know how beautifil it is. And insane difficult. Augustin Hadelich, for first time in the world, with a supreme technique, shows gardens and gardens of beauty in his rendition. Finally, in my life, I can listen not only virtuosism, but each mudulation, phrasing, perfection and so much beautiful. God bless this wonderful artist!

[@armansa]

The facial expression of the orchestra members watching him in awe and admiration is priceless.

[@rudyalvarez551]

He is the gold standard of violinists and musicians. I did enjoy the expressions from the musicians, they were in disbelief. I would love to see him live in concert one day.

[@luisloya1120]

I have this video om 24 hr repeat & amazingly the performance gets better and better.

[@cyberpark5995]

I can't count how many times I'm listening again.

[@kriszaragoza8525]

the arpeggios just sing out...gloriously......man....this totally kicks ass!

[@doc2iron]

What this is----- great music, fantastic instrument, Tremendously talented young man ------this is the pinnacle of human achievement.

[@ireadtrebleclef]

Brilliant and mesmerizing! But the reaction of the violist gentleman to his right definitely made it even better!

[@secretasianman2531]

he's thinking: "smart call to play viola"

[@tamikoestomo3275]

Good heavens, what magnificent playing on a fabulous violin by a true Master!!! Praise from Indonesia!!!!

[@MrDeastwood]

The most clear , clean and musical fifth I ever heard . Simply bravo .

[@adrianfernandez894]

I kid you not, this is THE BEST performance I have EVER seen in my entire life ❤️

[@daibaandtheghostmachine8952]

That's the best rendition of this piece hands down. It's mind blowingly good.

[@lieblingssorbe9524]

Bravo bravo! I just love how fast, precise, clean, and perfectly in tune it is!

[@antonsaraste4726]

What a magician. Love from Finland, where this was recorded. 👌🇫🇮

[@antonsaraste4726]

Oops, I guess it was New Jersey. Pretty sure I saw one from Finland. 👌🇫🇮

[@JM-jy7qy]

Thank you, Augustin, for such a clear and beautiful presentation of this difficult piece!

[@kenc6082]

Technique completely at the service of the music. and he finds SO MUCH music in this piece. simply amazing. Maybe some people can play it faster, but no one plays it better. Magnifique!

[@dutchymen4990]

Such underrated, so clean, and the beauty of Paganini's writing is coming out very good here.

[@soniahernandez7447]

This man has such a brilliant sound...You thrill and rock, Professor!

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍

[@johnalexander6867]

Beautiful clear, clean, playing - and he makes it music - not just exercises. Fine playing and musicianship

[@carolinekim3046]

I relate to the Orchestra members in the back. I would literally die from a heart attack if I saw somebody playing Pag no.5 at my academy, let alone to this quality... Bravo!

[@lupefer]

This is the best performance of this caprice I've ever seen.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

. . . and heard!!!

[@aaronisaac9105]

What I love about this rendition - and there's fair few awesome ones out there - is that this has such depth of tone colour, dynamics and tempo with stunning phrasing. Too often, the "impressive" way of playing this is to try and belt it out in as quick a time as possible. We know Hadelich could play it quickly - and he does certain phrases very fast - but the ability to know when to play slowly or slower is equally and sometimes more valuable. To borrow and change a much loved current phrase, if you can play if fast, you can play it slow #twoset #lingling #40hours

[@MrOtis-vj3ds]

I totally agree!! I've seen and heard some performers play the piece so fast that it's almost impossible to distinguish what the notes are, like Kavakos' rendition on kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJrNepKcrreqn80

[@georgenorris2657]

I just discovered this violinist and am listening to all his stuff. Even with the hardest Paganini one feels in completely safe hands. He makes music with every note.

[@jpsalis]

okay, that is crazy... give me, 10 years, I might be able to play the first bar... that's about it.

[@generalsnicky3219]

you don't need 10 years if you practise 😡😡

[@jpsalis]

@@fardpig4269 I own a violin, and i've been playing for seven years. That's not the issue.

[@thalessantana6006]

Amazing!! It's impressive how can we listen each note so clear. Fantastic!!

[@TheTucsonJeff]

I know! Nothing is muddled! This guy is soooooo fantastic!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Augustin This piece has taken my breath away!!!!!!!!! It’s really really stunning and awesome too. Your fellow musicians are really really enjoying it with wide smiles too. I really really love ❤️ this, and your playing is really really sublime and amazing and stunning too. You are a master of your fantastic craft, I’ve never ever hear anything like this before. Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

You know it's a good encore when the orchestral musicians are smiling and not putting on a stone-cold "jealous" face :)

[@ariankonci5727]

Beautifully played with such superb technique and musically gorgeous!!

[@TheTucsonJeff]

This is just an unbelievable performance! It could not have been played better.

[@manfred4766]

hahahaha !

[@MrOtis-vj3ds]

@@manfred4766 : What????????????

[@manfred4766]

@@MrOtis-vj3ds I don´t remember, why I wrote hahahaha ! Maybe it was in another content ?

[@MrOtis-vj3ds]

​@@manfred4766 : Maybe. Oh well, forget about it! 😂

[@carloalberto1108]

I can only say: extraordinary! beautiful interpretation

[@Millye_wgf]

Un capriccio di Paganini eseguito in maniera elegante. Suono puro e interpretazione diversa dalle altre. Questo significa fare musica! Hadelich prima ancora di essere un grande violinista ê soprattutto un grande musicista.

[@marycatherinelamar2635]

Absolutely love this performance. Thank you.

[@TheTucsonJeff]

Absolutely mesmerizing performance. I wish that the camera personnel who record events like this were more astutely aware that listening to the audience's reaction is a real part of the total performance enjoyment experience, and should _never ever_ be cut short as it was here!!!

[@JalipeJude]

Did anyone else at one point forget Hadelich as playing and got amused by the orchestra players' facial reactions to his playing? X )

[@trueviolinist]

JalipeJude YESSSSSSSS. 😂😂😂

[@josephhapp9]

Gary Allen every Violinist would have a favourite or 2 or 3.

[@jeanparke9373]

The agitato section sounds like an endless joking chatter XD amazing Mr. Hadelich!!!

[@jeffreym4273]

One of the best versions of #5 I have ever heard.

[@bananasmarzipani4106]

Wow, Sie sind ein extrawundervoller Violinist. Danke 💖

[@i_gaurav_chauhan]

The faces of mutual disbelief in the background. ❤❤

[@celloplayer7838]

Smooth and easy! Beautiful job.

[@manfred4766]

BRAVISSIMO ! and even with the original bowing he plays also cristal clear !

[@alphart3581]

Genius ! So beautiful, thanks so much !

[@williamdeng1870]

Excellent performance!

[@VicenteChamberOrchestra]

Thank you for sharing! Wonderful!

[@francisyu8612]

The best version I have ever heard

[@angelawee5103]

Best violinist ever.

[@beyondannonymous9955]

but i bet he cant beat ling ling practising 40 hours

[@nunyabusiness8498]

@@beyondannonymous9955 I bet ling ling can't beat paganini practicing 7.

[@popstage101]

Bravo Augustin!

[@robertwaroff4303]

Flawless! Thank you!

[@taskbarenhancer3386]

he's fantastic.

[@pippoagostino3668]

Wow!!! I take my hat off to you. Your energy is sublime. It touches my soul. Furthermore, because of your technical virtuosity, you make it seem easy to interpret Nicolo Paganini. The truth is that Caprice No. 5 is extremely difficult to be interpreted. All the fabulous musicians of the New Jersey Symphony not only admire you, but also understand the difficulty required to play at this level. But what has most impressed me are your profound sentiments and noteworthy determination that makes your interpretation a work of art. With all my respect and profound admiration, I wish you that best of the best. You deserve it. pippo agostino

[@tobygoldstein6201]

Simply Brilliant

[@nixixim]

I'm no music theory expert, but this just feels different from all the other soloists I've heard. He like, holds(?) Some notes just a tiny bit longer that just make it feel better

[@phoebea]

On Augustin's YT channel he explains his method/process on how he chooses how to play a note in particular pieces of music. He takes the piece and decides what story he's going to tell with it. The difference between his performances and some other violinists is that he also incorporates a sense of musicality and story into the piece. Instead of the piece sounding difficult to play, it sounds pleasing to the ears. He also has a good sense of when to play and not play a note with vibrato. He's a master at dynamics and phrasing and I enjoy his musical choices (though, I know some classical purists don't.) I also enjoy Hillary Hahn and other virtuosos. It's so great that we live in a time where it is possible to see/hear such talented musicians from the comfort of our homes. I would love to see Mr. Hadelich's live performance one day.

[@elimarburger1659]

That is phrasing. It is key to making music into art. Good ear 👍

[@tommygiammanco5733]

Unspeakably good, as always!

[@heinzmaraun4711]

Ich durfte A.H life in Berlin erleben! Grandios! Danke Augustin!

[@nicolaspresotto]

Precise and clean. The best.

[@anamariavallejo8023]

So incredible!

[@Alix777.]

The first notes hit me hard, such tension and beauty

[@망히-z9z]

Wow~ Sssoo creative, intelligent, interesting , complete mastery, entertaining, awe inspiring, make you seat at the edge of the chair to listen to.

[@Надежда-е1с8й]

Fantastic! bravissimo!!!!!!!!!

[@tttenebre]

GOAT and the orchestra knows it too

[@JONIANILIASKADESHA]

Amazing! So musical and logical!

[@PIPE3GUTI]

Espectacular,claridad,el mejor

[@davidcordobablanco7532]

Que placer presenciar ese momento. Maravilloso Augustin!!

[@Riedel777]

Bravo! 🎻🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@__Kimstar_]

I love your music!

[@Надежда-е1с8й]

Fantastic!!!

[@tomatehostil]

I love!Fantastic!

[@dianal.1279]

You've made it so interesting with the dynamics! Loved it!🎉🌻

[@fabrizioriceputi4482]

Straordinario talento ,ricorda i grandissimi virtuosi del passato ,fraseggio raffinatissimo con tecnica pulitissima, secondo me uno dei piu' bei suoni in prima corda della storia.

[@michelecherchi154]

bravissimo. favoloso. sono senza parole

[@ThePetitpo]

Oooh, amazing !!

[@Sobri98]

Idk what it is but of all the violinist I’ve heard play Paganini’s 24 Caprices his intonation is beyond the others

[@TheTucsonJeff]

Yes, he certainly has almost perfect intonation in all that he plays. And, in this particular piece, excellent intonation is essential.

[@jayschickenstrips15]

I really liked how the performer could go really fast and not mess up, like that I'd amazing

[@PIPE3GUTI]

Claridad, entonación,....... Perfecto!!! Perfecto

[@Van.K.T]

I never knew that Caprice 5 can actually sound like a musical piece with melody instead of a crazily technical practice piece.

[@kyung6040]

clean, delicate and exact!

[@claudiocesarsilveira1839]

Melhor performance... melhor som!!! Fantástico!!!

[@peterholetschek9803]

Fantastic....

[@Sassenhaim]

Goosebumps 😳❤️

[@marilenailie3285]

S'il est admiré par ceux de l'orchestre, qu' est-ce que je pourrais dire moi, de plus?! Impeccable!❤

[@ghlscitel6714]

Diabolic, Augustin!

[@marciocamilophoenix9723]

Gente! Que espetáculo! Grande violonista! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@turtleduff3892]

This Pose at the end! Crazy

[@tomwardmusician]

Normally you don't make an orchestra wait when you do a solo! This time the Orchestra were the audience. What a player! :)

[@임은효-s6x]

Everyone look at him lovingly. ☺️