Celtic dueling violins

[@rosscollingwood5189]

Not only outstanding music but the sheer joy with which they play is completely infectious - I love it!

[@michaelwalsh8254]

That is astounding. Not just for one person to play such a long very active piece, alone, but to have two people playing it as a duet and not getting a note wrong, and then dance all around the stage. I am huffing and puffing and my heart rate is up, and all that plus then admiring the personal shape and fitness of them both. I may need to call an 🚑

[@ΠέτροςΟικονομάκος]

Dude to balance on those high heels is hard enough. To play the fiddle like that. While jumping and dancing on those high heels. And smiling too all the time. I can't begin to imagine how much practice went to this act.

[@terrencedeagle4429]

Absolutely.

[@None_of_your_business666]

Its dubbed

[@t47328]

Because you can't do it doesn't mean it can't be done.@@None_of_your_business666

[@Mrkluthy]

@@None_of_your_business666Yeah, 100% playback - but the show is very nice!

[@joegaito702]

One of the best with or without celtic woman you guys rock way to go to mairead nesbitt one of the best and favorite vocalists ever much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be amazed and proud keep on playing stay safe and warm out there way to go very impressed love you guys thanks !!! Joe 😅😅😊

[@roysheaks1261]

Mairead Nesbitt, such an adorable total talent package! She throws everything into her performances.

[@ryanburdette17]

seeing her flutter across the stage like a fairy now with the celtic women is also real fun to watch

[@truck6859]

It's so wonderful to see her performance.

[@detroitbob58]

I saw her 25 years ago in Detroit the first time Riverdance came here! She was outstanding even back then!! Have loved watching her over all these years!!

[@albertreynolds9287]

Brilliant

[@albertreynolds9287]

There amazing

[@Iceflkn]

I'm impressed that Máiréad Nesbitt trusts those heels she's wearing NOT to break. 😉

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

She’s a fae, she just flies about

[@JackieScottAmateurAuthor]

Riverdance gave so much pleasure and the "Dueling Violins" is absolutely outstanding.

[@rosebaker5891]

Not Riverdance. Lord of the dance. Big difference.

[@jamesdakis9691]

Nobody plays with the style, flare and ability as Mairead Nesbitt. I could watch and listen to her all day!

[@Joohnny_C]

Nobody...except Cora Smith

[@johnbethell1952]

Mairead always dances when playing seen her playing and dancing with Celtic Woman Live and man she is awesome

[@lyndarendell4379]

john bethell so have I many times she really can run and dance she fantastic

[@caroldempers]

She is truly amazing to watch. ❤

[@somanypetals]

This song just turns my soul into a glowing ball of joy

[@jamespvper2836]

Yea I can really tell it in your face.

[@blahblahblah9078]

Hi , I know it's being 6 yrs now but to come late better than not to come at all .. Are you single Irish, I am Arab guy looking for halal marriage

[@JW-gl4yp]

@@blahblahblah9078 ew go away you creepy demon

[@techfoolcasey4348]

An old post. But a glorious phrase. I'll be using it, crime not to. Hope your soul is glowing a lot. 👍🤜♥️🤛

[@hiddenwoodsben]

it still amazes me how ecstatic the audience is. really love this piece.

[@JollyRogerDJ]

I've had the pleasure seeing Celtic Women live. I had no doubts about her ability to move, dance, and play - this is pure talent.

[@tonyemory3618]

Absolutely beautiful and stunning performance. I could listen to this music all day. I love it

[@robertbilling6266]

Joyous performance by two brilliant musicians. It's quite made my day watching it. Everything was good. Tech, choreography, costume all worked. Also the ladies seemed to be enjoying what the were doing so much that it made me feel good to watch them. Thanks everyone.

[@josephpiech4240]

To all that are saying this is fake and that no one can dance and jump around like these two ladies and play that accurately, I have new for you: yes they can. It just takes practice...A LOT of practice and die hard dedication to do something as unorthodox as this. If you don't believe me, look up a sport called marathon juggling--yes, it's a real thing--and see if that's "fake" as well.

[@valholladay2116]

And don't leave out Lindsey Stirling

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

You just need to see beyonkey and rhianna trying to sing and stomp about the stage can't, because they always run out of puff.....I reckon these two can dance about, play and do it for real, plus they entertain...

[@sirsquires2626]

yea but its an electric violin

[@rishi-eq8kx]

Good example. talent must get its due.....ALWAYS .....EVERYWHERE

[@jamesparker760]

I can certainly vouch for this since I have seen Mairead Nesbitt in concert several times.

[@joegaito702]

Mairead nesbitt one of the best and favorite violinlests ever with Celtic woman really enjoyed and appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be amazed and proud love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock ! Joe

[@user-yg7ks9yr9q]

Mairead is an excellent fiddler but nobody mentioned Cora Smyth. She is nothing short of brilliant and her and her sister Breda are two of the best musicians I have ever seen. Its not all about throwing the hair all the time.

[@christeenkimclarke2139]

BOTH LADIES PLAY THE MOST POWERFUL MUSIC WITH GRACE

[@leasamuel6233]

@@christeenkimclarke2139 she crazy 🇹🇹❤️

[@anneleclanche8618]

​@@christeenkimclarke2139 rttteey

[@anneleclanche8618]

​@@christeenkimclarke2139 eyyyyr

[@7thsonofa7thson80]

Flipping hair happens when its long and you dance and play a fiddle fast lol. Its def a workout. Video dosent do justice to this live though.

[@Shrektech46]

Never gets old.. terrific piece..

[@rayhummel8921]

They have mastered their violin playing and their stage presence is outstanding!

[@henrygarnett2879]

never fails to amaze me the talent that comes out of Ireland

[@howardphillips3242]

What a stunning performance. The energy is wonderful.

[@mapearce1]

Beautiful violin, beutiful and flawless music, and need I say it, beautiful women! Thank you for posting! These kind of tunes,....why I love the part of my country called the Maritimes!

[@michaelhaney3388]

This is what I am talking about, pure talent at work.

[@wmv7433]

They are not actually playing lol

[@cathalbyrne9000]

Music At its best

[@bobsullivan5714]

There are soooo many things happening here at the same time. Michael Flatley did something like this in his production, River Dance.....Remember that? Truly spectacular..... Absolutely magnificent performance here by these beautiful women..............

[@cann4229]

Still now, thank you! Absolutely 💯 amazing ladies! Thank you for your passion and talent 🙏 💞! Even though I can never messure up, you make me proud to be a woman, a mother, a grandchild/"child" to an amazing Oma who was a musician 🥰😇

[@g.3008]

To those who doubt these ladies are actually doing this, I've seen Celtic Woman live and she is undoubtedly one of the best going period. She is doing it and it amazing when she does.

[@bloggerwhitter616]

This song makes me dance around in my room every time! No lie! 👍😍 🎻

[@paulmaxson2769]

Mairead Nesbitt performed in a magical musical video with the Harp Twins recently. Talk about ultimate energy! I can't wait for it to go public.

[@mickeygarlock4611]

Saw the Harp Twins perform, they even knew it was my 60th Birthday :)

[@KineticalKreations]

I don't know why it is classed as 'dueling'. If anything they are perfectly 'accompanying' each other. :-) Love this so much it give me chill every time I watch it and the original Lord of the dance.

[@sophiatalksmusic3588]

Kaos Although they are accompanying each other, this style of music is considered "dueling" because they're both increasing in intensity with their solos, as if they're trying to outdo each other, when they really are dueting.

[@seonaidoriada1013]

They’re having friendly competition, not ugly competition!

[@zdenekomasta2429]

Tento duet je vynikající a po tolika letech nic nestratil ze své krásy. Stále je mám rád.

[@TRHOG]

There are not enough words in ANY language that even begin to describe this!!!!! Watching two BEAUTIFUL women play like that and Smith dancing in 5 inch heels while she's doing it! INCREDIBLE!!!!!! I can't even walk & play my guitar at the same time...

[@World-as-i-c-it]

Very talented and damn, I could watch them all day. Especially the one in pants, jumpsuit or whatever is was.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

That's Misread Nesbitt formerly from Celtic Woman.

[@bad71hd]

Wow thats great! Makes me want to immigrate BACK to Ireland! Our grand Parents came here, it would be cool if we all went back home!

[@tabithaSabella]

I have family in Ireland that I've never even met. My grandmother who was a knockout was full Irish. She was a dancer and model

[@mjfridley8221]

As always, just like new, every time I view!!!!

[@ruvanefrank1019]

They are both amazing! I agree that Maireed has to be from some faery world somewhere. How else could she run and turn and swirl and jump like that?

[@stevehove2648]

Serious skill there! What a performance!

[@glennausten2390]

Nice one girls. Oh to play the "fiddle" like that, and what a brilliant piece of music it has always been. love the blue outfits too. Smith and Nesbitt forever. And this song and composer Arthur Smith, forever. Think I'll watch the clip from Deliverace again. Love to all.

[@cirrusB612]

I love that these two are dancing and playing flawlessly at the same time...but look. They're both wearing _heels._ I could never dream of doing something so energetic with heels like that. Especially Mairead's. How the hell.

[@vperez4796]

I don't know what I love better, the music or you galls. More, more...

[@michaelevans6920]

I completely agree with those who say "Just listen to the music". That's why "I" have chosen this song for my playlist. It's beautiful! I don't usually watch the videos anyway, just listen to my favorite sounds. I definitely give little thought to those who come here and just feel they HAVE to pick everything apart. Again,,,, just enjoy the beautiful music!

[@arnoldemch9181]

Not sure who is playing it but you have to admit it is a nice tune to listen to. But I cannot help checking out position and finger technique to see how others do it. Habit I guess.

[@michaelevans6920]

I've heard "rumors" that even Celtic Woman has succumbed to the perceived need for their live audiences to hear the best possible sound, so things like this in their shows might be "dubbed" and/or lip-synced. I've always been more than eager to accept some accoustics issues and possibly a bit of a different "flow" than the recorded version of a song, as a part of seeing someone live. It's still great, though. I feel fairly certain these ladies played the song, even if it wasn't live for this video.

[@jamesgrasshopperninja647]

have you noticed that by the end of the song, both of their bows are a little "frazzled"?? Just shows that some serious fiddle playing was done.

[@ronbohlouli1]

Great effort is made, by me, to live one day at a time. That day being Saint Patrick's Day. Listening to Celtic music always, with out fail, restores my spirits. Thank you for the upload.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Irish traditional music. Not Celtic music............

[@johngayler4152]

Fabulous have to have a listen everyday....still Rocks 2021

[@jamesdominicmusic4632]

Some very negative comments....A lot of people talking waffle...they have a good sound they look well... sit back and enjoy....enough from the critics....all the best players on the side line

[@bearsum9520]

love these two. they are incredible!!!

[@mikemast7489]

Beautiful & talented---who could ask for more!

[@DouglasNollPeacemaker]

Not sure if they are actually playing or not, but it can be done. I watched Kellie Trotier of Canada play a super fast set of jigs and step dance to herself at the same time. Really difficult, but very doable with a of practice and rehearsal. This looks like it might be the same. Show stopper, with a huge amount of effort, practice, and rehearsal behind it.

[@teaeff8898]

Douglas E. Noll is she on KZbin?

[@jariseppala9719]

So much lip sync performers nowadays, that when someone performs for real, many doesn't believe it. Go to the concert and you can hear the music from the violin, not from the speakers.

[@fleurdudesert1467]

one of these girls is violin professor

[@FanLeMans]

Oh they're really playing. Watch Celtic girls

[@Jesus4life_39]

Douglas E. Noll wow

[@STARS_Redfield]

"THEY US PLAYED LIKE A DAMN FIDDLE !"

[@STARS_Redfield]

@TheWearyWarlord WHY ARE WE STILL HERE ?

[@rogerwright9961]

Wow! It's impossible to call a favorite - both are incredibly beautiful and talented. I call a draw.

[@catherinebenjamin9550]

This is dedicated to my good friends, James and Seamus. U know who u r. I treasure u always!

[@ianwattsOfficial]

LOVE it; great to see violinist's just having fun and letting loose

[@laladiablo1162]

Okay, no one won. Respect is attained here. They are beautiful artists. God I love this! Just enjoy it.

[@jessicalenhardt9977]

wonderful performance by these the ladies!! thank you posting this video!!

[@KeysaMute]

These ladies remind me of the aunts in Sabrina the teenage witch.

[@Musiqking06]

I can see it too!

[@bertderp7394]

OMG THATS IT XD

[@chrismusser4164]

Unaired episode, they lost a bet to Salem and don't know the talent will stop mid song

[@Mel-jr5cz]

Who says they're not?

[@LittleLuca76]

very beautifull! all the musical instruments are beautiful but the violin has a particular sound, absolute peace.

[@alelooooooya]

Such a lovely contrast compared to all the primitive rap and 'R&B' sounds that are diffused world wide.

[@fineartist7710]

alelooooooya I agree, this is music that comes from a ancient tradition and is not manufactures in a studio by idiots.

[@jokumassgard1626]

fineartist Tradition in itself is not inherently more more than new things. What matters is the quality produced, not the age of it.

[@jokumassgard1626]

jokum assgard more worth*

[@alelooooooya]

Bob Loblaw Yes, I saw that one. Lovely too. Although I have commented on a different upload of the same video, within the last few months.

[@TRHOG]

Fineartist - In the immortal words of Lynard Skynard - "you got that right"!!!!

[@Alue14]

Irish music has survived through famine and oppression... And it's more than clear from this performance! It has only grown stronger and stronger!

[@jimchumley6568]

Alue14 I will take a mad bake potatoe with butter & cream cheese please.

[@Rapptor22]

Now it will have to survive multiculturalism and globalism.

[@TheLambCannon]

Alue14 this is about as close to authentic Irish music as a goldfish is to a horse. Just horrible

[@briancrehan9757]

Kill me please

[@johnmacpherson9629]

Alue14 Scots Music

[@otawwato]

I have just found this, Fantastic. Mairead, Princess in the mist. Cora together just beautiful . This tempo is Old time in Australia.

[@Bad_At_Parties]

When she does live performances she sounds great while playing and pulls off insane movements while doing it.

[@clintrathman6245]

Mairead Nesbitt has to be the most beautiful pixie walking the earth

[@conjoproductionstv1039]

she's my second cousin

[@NicolasOrlinski]

I think you should come to Norway. ;-p

[@kiwisweetheart71]

Pixie Princess and so talented.

[@gerardbyrne5364]

Yeh, she's a mad looking thing......

[@GRALISTAIR]

Life is unfair - how can you be so beautiful AND talented too

[@janemyrtletoepfer3889]

We love violin music ! And this is some of the very BEST ! Amen

[@philhaynes7917]

This is DEFINITELY REAL!! I've seen Celtic Woman in concert and Marid Nesbit (The One with the Green Violin) is AWESOME!!! See dances around stage as she's playing. I've never seen anyone as good as her! Google her name of you still don't believe! 👀👍👏👏👏💯

[@mickeygarlock4611]

I haven't seen her yet but I have seen the Harp Twins, they live about 300 miles from me and come to my area of Illinois once a year for a free concert, they will spends hours at a meet and greet after their shows.

[@sipacupoftea]

The tunes are: Big John McNeil The Connaughtman's Rambles The Boy's of Malin

[@eb7884]

Thanks 😊

[@lonelywolf7708]

My ancestors were from Scotland for 11th century ... They make me vibrate and shiver !!!

[@irrelevance3533]

The blonde in blue with the violin definitely won.

[@ScottWhite30809]

That's funny.

[@PanglossDr]

Ha ha

[@noeditbookreviews]

therealnightwriter yeah but the blonde broad with the fiddle had better stage presence

[@MIS315]

Irrelevance as if you could tell

[@tcmw779]

agreed

[@db5202]

Fun and beautiful music! Love it!

[@werewiccawolf9781]

truly a wonderful peace of art work. I love their costumes too.

[@ragazzacelta]

Amo este duelo! Ojala todos los conflictos y guerras fueran asi de bonitos!

[@chiusaparentesipunto]

FELICE GIORNO... OGGI UNA BALLATA CELTICA...elfi,steghe maghi,folletti...e magia siano noi..mani sul cuore e LUCE DENTRO... buona giornata Daniela Marcante mara niente Vincenza Cottone Valeria Alzetta Lore M liz bet Penelope Parigi ***** Pasqui mor Laura Sartori Ester Paparo Lubello Giuliana Adriana Saksida anna maria Coniglio ....buona giornata)))

[@chiusaparentesipunto]

Laura Sartori ciao Lauretta..tutto bene??Buona giornata

[@lizbet]

Wow wwwe ....la mia musica...la mia anima....grazie carissima. ...un abbraccio e buona giornata

[@chiusaparentesipunto]

liz bet a te Liz...))

[@esterpaparoarmoniayurveda2046]

buona festa delle streghe haha ahaa ahaa aha ah baciiii

[@valeriaalzetta7087]

La mia musica amata.....ciao chiu buona... buona giornata....se vedi min salutalo...ora seguo la luce...giornate bellissime luminose autunno bellissimo....estate no bello grigio brutto...

[@joegaito702]

Mairead nesbitt you should be proud of yourself way to go best wishes to you and everyone at celtic woman really enjoyed and appreciate your style thanks stay warm and dry out there ! Joe

[@ajohnson153]

I'm more impressed that they can move around stage like that in those heels than I am with the fiddle playing, though that was impressive as well.

[@bloggerwhitter616]

I love this vid; almost makes me want to dance or learn to play!

[@margaretnesbeth593]

Brilliant musicians, awesome playing☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🎉❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kifirstnation]

I m a fiddler I can tell they r playing they r letting their mind do the work your thinking would work differently if it was set up I don't even think they notice the ppl watching they r on fire ready to eat the stage

[@xx-bg2dj]

Stop fiddling and get on with your work :)

[@donbullbully3351]

@@xx-bg2dj That made me laugh a lot thank you.

[@ilselangnar507]

The fact that they’re literally prancing in *HEELS* amazes me. I’d fall over in seconds and break the violin

[@johmurphy4952]

Hello l haven't been well lately and all the music has given me a lift. Thank you xx

[@addiumuppicus5738]

For your health , I pray.

[@Vesperia3]

My sister once tried to run like that while playing her violin. As a result, she broke her ankle, and she had to buy a new violin...

[@CoolGuy-kz2ti]

They're not actually playing though

[@Vesperia3]

Curvy Nipple Yeah I know, but I guess she did not...

[@TheStuport]

+Victor Bordier Yikes...i'm laughing but I do hope your sister mended well and got another Violin!! Cheers and thanks for sharing! Cheers

[@Spooky_Psyche]

You should see what Lindsey Stirling does while playing. I'm surprised she hasn't broken a few bones.

[@Alex-pb5rf]

+Curvy Nipple This was recorded live. THEY ARE PLAYING!!!!!

[@skylahenry8552]

Damn. I shouldn't have quit those violin lessons.

[@DCBARNONE89]

I love this, thanks for sharing! Now I know where some of our country music comes from! GOOD TIMES!

[@ThibautVDP]

the most amazing part is that they are skipping and jigging on high heels.

[@brookemartin2859]

I Know. I could not believe Mairead's heels!.

[@TheJer1963]

Well Mairead does have a background in Bluegrass music too so I could see her being able to move around like this with little effort.

[@venessankurumeh1549]

The shoes being boots probably helps a lot

[@MIS315]

ThibautVDP and also not playing at all

[@jariseppala9719]

@MIS315. They play for real. You can see Mairead's bow gets some loose hair because of the friction to violin.

[@Zoso666]

Throughout my life I've witnessed some instances of musical perfection, but this one has to be the most beautiful as well

[@jsmproductions1197]

I must have been 7 or 8 when I first heard this. Apart from my parent's music, I still didn't know what I liked in music. This was my first "favorite" song. I referred to it throughout my childhood as my happy song because I didn't know what it was. I would just ask my mom to play my happy song over and over.

[@MIssRebecca1811]

Absolutely amazing.

[@lemonlimeoof3238]

They are actually playing. If you look at the Violin You can see some of the strings Are broken and flowing around

[@curtisboswell2619]

Mairead Nesbitt, my all-time favorite violinist. I could listen to her play for hours on end...

[@philcapet4657]

I love you ! Kisses from Périgord, France. Phil

[@SnakeFist150]

some man for one man is phil

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

They are great performers, both talented and beautiful. But Mairead has an advantage in the visual, with that magnificent mane of hers that she tosses with such great effect. Together, the whole thing is great.

[@luisdaher9663]

I never tire of listening to these wonders of the violin

[@pheenix42]

DANCE, YOU FOOLS, DANCE!

[@mikebutler5409]

Mairead may be the best violinist in the world, but Cora gives her a run for her money here. Amazing.

[@terryengland8037]

I love the playful eye contact between the two girls they are enjoying it and having great fun

[@webnet15]

I came here via Marie Lopez............thumbs skywards..........subbed U2.........

[@BigAlWeimer]

*Mairead Nesbitt!!! Wonderful with Celtic Woman And Wonderful here!!! You gotta love her!!!

[@MrSwylee]

super phénoménal, c'est un véritable plaisir!!!

[@soldatwitt6400]

Elles jouent en play back ! Et c'est franchement commercial les deux blondes... Non, on est plus proche de la variété celtisante que de la musique irlandaise authentique ! Je te conseil d'écouter le dernier Gwendal, un live enregistré à Gexto en Espagne (sur youtube)... Là ! on est dans un autre registre .

[@nattaproblem9547]

I was dancing in the shower to this and damned near killed myself. That’s how good this is.

[@armindasilva-poetisaromanticap]

Beleza, magia e encanto! Magnífico espectáculo!

[@srinivasradhe2976]

+Arminda Silva GOD BLESS U SIS

[@srinivasradhe2976]

+M Queiroz GOD BLESS U SIS

[@Marcelo1975k1]

Lnda, tua musica, tua Energia, teu ser, Realmente Iumiados. Gratidão por compartilhar tua Emergia conosco. Suceo e Paz sempre.

[@foxque2149]

They are so connected, I love them!

[@MisterGlasgow]

The camera operator was making a point of not focussing anywhere near the cleavage of the lassie wearing the troosers

[@robbiedaug]

I gotta say they are excellent but the audio has the audience going crazy as if they are jumping up and down. When we see the front row of the audience, they are not even clapping along. And when they finished, the applause we witness is not as enthusiastic as the audio lets on. Just saying. Also repeating that they are both great.

[@AFKburrito]

I love how there are people cheering wildly the entire time in the audio and yet whenever the camera pans over the audience it's like 50% people over the age of like 70 sitting there just enjoying it and the rest are various ages...and they're all not cheering wildly.

[@stevenhulbert7655]

With all due respect to the beautiful ladies, their brilliant play and the Celts, this isn't traditional dueling, but it's still well done

[@lynical2420]

Steven Hulbert with al dueL respect.....heh heh, Se w-what I did there?...heh e-h...n-no, oh okay...

[@lynical2420]

All*