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

[@aelredwoodard5802]

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

[@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]

❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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? :)

[@Ciaccona255]

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

[@decone4839]

@@Ciaccona255 true

[@carloskalcich7492]

Magistral!!!!!

[@koopalovetoast2409]

​@@Ciaccona255 Not everybody can.

[@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.

[@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.

[@i_gaurav_chauhan]

Finest violinist in existence

[@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

[@Johnny_Appleweed]

Fat fingers I bet

[@bybrillylili]

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

[@AaronDao]

He played both the Piano and Violin flawlessly…

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@jimdunleavypiano]

Clicking 'like' somehow doesn't seem enough.

[@anidemolimacnauj]

If you're feeling generous...

[@artiebartie786]

subscribe

[@dingdingbella6521]

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

[@AZ3D_printing]

And don't forget to hit that notification bell!

[@Oka33]

Good point

[@AlistairIsSigmas]

he is so talented and makes the hardest pieces look easy

[@kylebebout3157]

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

[@francescomontefiori7064]

Scoperto per caso, ora mi sto "bevendo" tutti i suoi video. Augustin sei un grande. grazie di cuore

[@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!

[@ИринаШкира-ь2е]

Поразительная техника, звук необыкновенно чистый и певучий. Изумительное исполнение! Браво, Маэстро!

[@zoccat88]

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

[@cesarvallejolopez]

Those awkward left hand triplets played effortlessly!!

[@chriscovell3760]

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

[@vartolomei55]

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

[@KafKaijuno8]

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

[@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!

[@acevideoproductions1043]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@marinaaronica9838]

Stupendo Violinista, divinamente Augustin ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@natemidnight]

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

[@alakuprijanova2502]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@georgeallen7101]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@DePerez172]

¡Cómo es posible que ayer tuvimos la suerte de escuchar a este inmenso violinista en mi pequeña ciudad, Soria!! ¡Qué lujo!!

[@GiovaniBriguente]

I had the privilege of seeing him playing with the Philadelphia Orchestra last year and.. WOW!!!! Just incredible!!!!

[@ariel27302]

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

[@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

[@Vocela]

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

[@yokojkato]

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

[@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.

[@adbb1404]

I mean there is a reason that they were the ones chosen to re-record the suzuki books

[@esthermarcus5135]

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

[@gabrielpalmeirapaschoalino]

Long life to the master, respect from brazil

[@GuitarraErudita]

I'm revisitng this piece, more than 20y of luv, cant count how many interpretations I've heard, now hearing again, studing, analyzing, trying to play it on ma instrument... Mister Hadelich, u know that kind of thing is very hard to say as a statement, but, I have to: this is the best performance. U r a violin treasure. Long live your career.

[@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!

[@MegaAlhaqiqa]

I pray more people appreciate this beautiful music!

[@DeutschmitMarija]

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

[@linameneghetti2972]

❤Penso non possa Esistere più Perfezione di come si trova in tutto quello che ci fa ascoltare con il suo Violino il grande Violinista AUGUSTIN HADELICH 🎶🎻💎🎶 👏🍀👏❤️

[@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

[@benfox6292]

the ultimate flex of playing a duet by yourself

[@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

[@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!!

[@MrUswestshing]

The most beautiful tone in the World now❤🎉

[@WillT25]

His technical prowess is truly incredible. The depth and musicality of his presentation are undoubtedly shaped by his experiences of survival and resilience, especially from a young age.

[@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

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍This is one of my favourite interpretations of this piece! The articulation is outstanding, especially at 5:10, 7:18, and 8:10! And I can’t believe he also played the piano part and made both parts go together perfectly! The up bow staccato at 2:49 and 2:54 was so clean!

[@kookoomilka]

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

[@brandonvergara3338]

One of the better and cleaner sounding violinists I’ve listened to in a while. Also love the interpretation of this piece!

[@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...

[@DianaYarn-i6l]

Perfection!!! ka-nindot jud paminawon! True, a Like is not enough for this wonderful artist and his music!

[@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

[@Meusefulstuffchannel]

Not very underrated. He is known by many people

[@janebishop5885]

You are so talented. The tone is perfect. You are right there beside JH, spelling is lost on me at the moment but your playing reminded me of that genius. ❤❤❤

[@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.

[@janebishop5885]

I could listen for hours! Tone is just exquisite as is the phrasing!

[@oceanhe5332]

This is the best piece ever...... Never seen anyone else play better than him.........

[@williamtomkiel8215]

the clarity - the mix - in an ATMOS HT- a personal performance you will repeat .

[@NirvanicSunshine]

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

[@ЕленаДанилова-к4в]

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.🌹🌹🌹

[@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 😂

[@minormunitions]

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

[@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*

[@susus20]

This is pure gold! 😍

[@hughzhouzhou9868]

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

[@AlbertStrand-nq4po]

Outstanding!

[@carloalberto1108]

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

[@larshenrikrn4105]

Most people will not get this. Augustin is playing on the violin in one take. Even in the pauses. And then plays in the piano part. It means that he know and hear exactly the orchestral part while playing. Very impressive with this level of artistry. And wonderfully played as many others states

[@brandonculusgaming1330]

by far one of the best recordings ive ever heard

[@antoniomaxevans9912]

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

[@ottoback5375]

if you play 5:27 at 0.25 speed you can hear every single note articulated perfectly... I did not think that that was actually possible

[@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

[@bgates1128]

Most brilliant violinist ever!

[@daniluzzu]

Insanely good, in every aspect!

[@RetroPlus]

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

[@NorbyHofner]

STUNNING!!!!!!

[@johannfernandes5170]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Blacktop_Battle]

This is my favorite version of Intro & Rondo now

[@deadstone3807]

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

[@Roman-uc3bs]

this is one of the best interpretations

[@亚萌陈-h7l]

I would listen to this 10000 times

[@theforeverpuddle8754]

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

[@ВалентинаСидельникова-в2м]

недавно открыла для себя этоговеликого скрипача.Покорена, потрясена.ТАЛАНТИЩЕ.

[@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!

[@esthermarcus5135]

Most wonderful !! Heart joy !! Moving feelings!! Fantastic exactly and beautiful technic !! A gift from heaven !!! Thank you!

[@kovoliver]

It is so accurate, I can't believe it. Is he a robot with emotions? This is a compliment, not a critique.

[@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.

[@roelandbrink1345]

Absolutely beautiful