Danse Macabre - Violin & Cello - Duo Parnas

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Madalyn Parnas Möller, violin, Cicely Parnas, cello
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Madalyn and I have played most of the pieces written for our little ensemble and are always looking for ways to spice up our programming. When I rediscovered Danse Macabre as arrangement material, I knew this was just what we were looking for! It’s one of those pieces that is undeniably fabulous. It’s fun to play and fun to listen to, and it was so fun to adapt for two voices. I had to get creative with finding ways to play two lines at once, add some virtuosic yet idiomatic ornamentation, as well as create an exciting ending (the original ends quietly). Just over seven minutes long, it is a wonderful addition to the repertoire in its programmability and musical substance, and is also a great alternative to the traditional Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia.

[@missmullinmusic]

Saint-Saens wrote this monstrosity of a piece for orchestra, so not only are you playing an arrangement, you are also playing a reduction! It works really as a string duet! 😍

[@cicelyparnas]

thank you!!

[@axelmogr]

Beautiful rendition, thought I was being too optimistic when I searched for a violin & cello version of this piece but here we are. Incredible.

[@jthai6149]

The collaborative talent is breathtaking. The arrangement retains the spirit of the orchestra but for only two instruments. Just an unbelievable achievement.

[@cicelyparnas]

Wow, thank you!! That means so much! 🙏

[@jonathanwingmusic]

Such an incredible string arrangement and performance with huge dynamics! Those runs at 5:42 🤯🤩

[@ACCAFLITE]

FANTASTIC AND UNBELIEVABLE PERFORMANCE. I have seen you perform with BROOKLYN DUO over the past five years, but never thought to search your website. My wife and I are so glad that I did. This was a phenomenal performance and we will be following you from now on. You definitely caught our attention. BRAVO!!!

[@brehaorgana9409]

This is mind-blowing. There were some places I was almost sure the video had been sped up because the arms and heads were moving so quickly. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Wishing you all the best from Ukraine

[@cicelyparnas]

That is too kind! Thank you!!

[@jasminvanemmerloot]

Could also be the camera settings,it can make movements a little stopmotion looking :p

[@davidhurtado2725]

Lightning can do crazy things!

[@user-oj7rd7vh5r]

No it's raw natural talent!

[@katwhisperer33]

Whats not to like about these 2 musicians, nay masters playing the hell out of this beautiful piece. Such passion and vigor. Well done

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you so much!!

[@thomasbuve9551]

I was looking for some nice duo's to play on the violin with a friend who plays the cello, but got DEMOTIVATED by the perfection with which you both nailed this masterpiece. 😂😂 Thanks for brightening up my day, though. Hope to see you play live some day!

[@JjN899]

You guys need to add this to Spotify asap

[@g0th_AJ]

Dis was so damn GOOD its gon help me get my dad back with this one

[@grdrg]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@ZacLavender]

This is sick! Great arrangement/ performances.

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you!!! So glad you like it!

[@adolfoalejo9791]

@@cicelyparnas hello it is possible to get this arrangement ? Greetings

[@cicelyparnas]

@@adolfoalejo9791 absolutely! Here is the link: www.cicelyparnas.com/shop Thanks so much for your interest!!

[@BigParadox]

This is such a cool piece, such a special atmosphere. And how skillfully and passionately performed here!

[@lemenyves34]

Impressive arrangement!

[@kencarpenter2785]

You both are simply incredible! Add the sibling energy and POOF!………voila’!!!…………perfection!

[@renarenae9900]

A fabulous arrangement and a GLORIOUS performance! Thank you for this!

[@oldbird4601]

Wow this is crazy good 💀💀 hidden gems, instant sub

[@polferx]

I just bought your scores to play it with my celloplayer I am so exited to this version everytime I see your video more I just love your performance!!!! Continue on Creating! From composer to a composer!!! You are both amazing!!!!

[@_mehdi_]

Im watching this almost 5 times every day... love it

[@h3Xh3Xh3X]

I keep listening to this on repeat during my workday and the goosebumps never end!

[@johnyang1117]

Such a wonderful arrangement and performance! It makes people love this piece more! Thank you for sharing.🌹🌹

[@Nonkel_Jef]

This is amazing! Brilliant arrangement and played so well! I’ve heard some solo arrangements where there’s too many notes for one instrument to come out with good tone, but as a duo, every note sounds beautiful. Bravo.

[@DJS11811]

Vry original, idiosyncratic in a good way. Lovely.

[@InternetGuy1]

Beautifully done by two extremely talented and beautiful ladies. Loved it.

[@warrenshapiro1]

Brava! ABSOLUTELY LOVELY!!!

[@fredericbailly6149]

Bravo, merveilleuse interprétation

[@mokmo23]

KZbin puts this video early in my automated musical mix playlist and every. single. time. I will play it to the end. Great arrangement! Great performance!

[@herongael4602]

Bravo c'est magnifique. Vos duos sont sublimes. Merci pour ces partages.

[@FrankEnanoza]

Awesome! I want to play this!

[@daviddraffen2116]

You nailed it, both of you Brava!

[@user-xo1yo5yu8m]

Bravo!!!! Amazing performance!

[@robertwagoner4364]

Absolutely mesmerizing

[@folwr3653]

Utterly brilliant!

[@valeriyblinov1573]

Super Beautiful!!! Love!!! Thank You!!!

[@alexandrospirillis]

You two are spectacular!

[@jm6007]

this is amazing. I am in awe!

[@lucilebertrand1778]

très bon ! Bravo ! Quel bon arrangement.

[@AlbertOkay]

Brb going to get my extinguisher because of how 🔥🔥🔥 this was

[@cicelyparnas]

Haha omg you are the best, thank you for watching 🤗

[@AlbertOkay]

@@cicelyparnas :-))))

[@manonalaerts6249]

It's really beautiful !! I love it !

[@amande5230]

Amazing !!!

[@user-kn5rp2ec7n]

Wonderful! Thank you very much.

[@stephencunliffe3426]

Excellent!!!

[@wonderunderstanding]

Love it. 😘

[@ariszydlo]

WOW!!!!!! Bravoooo!

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you!!!

[@larrypesek8818]

I was going to say the same! Fantastic performance ladies!

[@user-fd1hs4li6p]

Wow, das sind mal wirklich sehr, sehr gut Musiker!

[@williambanzhof9739]

EXCELLENT!

[@gledsoncastro6837]

Bravo!!! Great and very expressing sound!!

[@hugoetchandy3682]

¡excelente!... emocionante

[@MaxSuzuki]

Perfeito! Mas a perfeição não é uma contradição da natureza humana? Logo, creio ter ouvido seres de outro mundo tocando. Bravo! Brevíssimo!!!

[@RadicalFilfil]

OMGGG LOVE IT

[@margomusicaa]

WOW!

[@w-e-m1615]

Inspirational!

[@silversurferguy6319]

Brilliant thank you!

[@geestar6681]

. . . .. selah .. . ..💫🙏🎶💙

[@ProckGnosis]

Wow...great piece (really love the arrangement) and performance. First caught Cicely on Spearfisher's "Thinspace" and was massively impressed. Just as impressed as I am now. Great work and thanks for sharing.

[@clausantos1380]

❤❤

[@jackleech9523]

Unbelievable performance and arrangement Cicely! As usual, I couldn't sit still listening and watching you play. I felt every note you and your wonderful sister played. When are you playing live again? Anything down south like Charlotte,NC haha Again an amazing performance.

[@IrakliMamrikishvili]

Bravo 👏

[@clementkim8819]

wow this is really amazing, I reallt love this ! thank you for video : )

[@OaktownGirl]

Very cool!

[@saraboshut1164]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED IT

[@cicelyparnas]

Aw thank you!!! 🙏

[@giuseppemodena1248]

Musica intrigante e geniale, interpretazione affascinante.

[@frankyamsterdam7572]

Wow...this is really marvelous!!!!

[@cicelyparnas]

Thanks so much!

[@Ashton351]

Fantastic arragement

[@marcocorona3579]

Just simply superb ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@ViolinAcousticsMan]

Thank you for the music! D.

[@user-gq7ir5wn2t]

Very good beautifully thanks. ❤

[@sergioms8388]

Congratulations you are incredible!! BRAVO!!

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Lighthawk28]

So good

[@andygossard4293]

This is great. I'm a violinist. Not quite on this level. Good job.

[@andrecamargo749]

Linda fofuraaaa

[@JZ_Strings]

Nice!!

[@C.LudwigStpeter]

Wow, amazing!

[@C.LudwigStpeter]

I cannot overstate how much I love this! I keep coming back to it and it always feels like I am discovering it for the first time. Amazing!

[@WinonaCellist]

Great, you two!!

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you!!!

[@chiaracano7958]

You are the best. I also play the cello

[@dickbroekema7778]

Wonderful, you both also play perfectly and it is very nice to listen to ! (sorry my English, I live in the Netherlands in the city of Dronten)

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you!!

[@XXxxNeoIsBackxxXX]

Great work - I just wonder - the sound of the violin is on the right, the cello on the left. Anyway, great video!

[@raiffdantasbarreto]

Brave!

[@oldbird4601]

Wait who arranged this? Was it a joint effort between the two of you or a third party? Because whoever did it is a genius

[@cicelyparnas]

That's so kind!! It's my arrangement :)

[@charleshsu6309]

I absolutely love this arrangement and performance! Any chance you'd be able to make a version of the sheet music for violin & viola?

[@cicelyparnas]

Oh good question! I'll definitely think about it!!

[@charleshsu6309]

@@cicelyparnas I think it would be incredibly popular, especially as a Handel-Halvorsen alternative! You should also totally sign it as Saint-Saens-Parnas!

[@cicelyparnas]

@@charleshsu6309 haha amazing!! Thank you for the idea!!

[@louistebo]

This a Great Performance, the one i prefer. Can you tell me what kind of micro are you using please it seems c214 but i dont think so

[@cicelyparnas]

Thanks!! Super close - C414. But I find they color the sound a bit on the bright side

[@wric01]

Fantastic, just need to have editor flip audio / video left to right as it's currently inverse.

[@Sagecellist]

Bravo! I’d like a copy of this amazing piece.

[@cicelyparnas]

Thanks so much!! You can get it at www.cicelyparnas.com/shop

[@Sagecellist]

I purchased it. Also the double Bach. 👍🏽

[@ludwigvanbeethoven61]

Ha! Finally I found my funeral song!

[@albaugeda1378]

Congratulations!! So nice arrangement and performance. The arrangement is yours? I want to buy this arrangement in paper score or PDF. It is possible?? Do you have this and other arrangements on sale? Thanks

[@cicelyparnas]

Thank you so much!! So glad you like it :) Yes, it is my arrangement and I do have more in my shop :) here's the link: www.cicelyparnas.com/shop Thanks for your interest!!

[@albaugeda1378]

@@cicelyparnas thank you for your amazing work and for the information!! I Will buy some of your arrangements for to play them!

[@Lajusa]

4:29 Clean D.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

could a hill billy irish scottish appalachian fiddler play this wonder ful piece? practice practice practice... in the grave yard grave yard...

[@gucker07]

Please someone make this viral. This channel has not nearly enough views, it's a f*cking travesty.

[@cicelyparnas]

Aw thanks!!

[@williamrandall6551]

They're "just lucky"...no talent at all:) WOW!!!

[@Ballman100]

bozo

[@user-wi1wy5hg8w]

Better said, Hermetic Duet and it’s enlightening.🧲🧨🔑