David Garrett's violin mentor - Life and work of Ida Haendel (Full documentary, 2018)

Ida Haendel is considered a legend among professional musicians and listeners of classical music alike. This documentary utilizes footage that was shot between 2009 and 2017, showing the life and work of British-Polish violinist Ida Haendel. She talks about her work with the conductors Charles Munch and Sergiu Celibidache, the cellist Mstislav "Slava" Rostropovich and the violinist Isaac Stern, and about her time as violin mentor of David Garrett.
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After having given her final performance, her everyday life oscillates between nostalgia and joy of living, between loneliness and hopefulness. Ida Haendel is a person of wisdom and humor, whole-heartedly accepting the challenge of spending her remaining years in a self-determined way. Though at some point she has to accept she can’t play the violin anymore, she refuses to stop singing.
“The Haendel Variations” is not an ordinary music documentary, it is not just another portrait of a world-renowned classical musician. Its rather restrained, more intimate approach focuses on the inner life of an extraordinary woman and on the two things that still give her life meaning: her love for music and for her fellow human beings.
Original title: The Haendel Variations

[@Jujuisak]

I had the pleasure to meet about 10 yrs ago , she was my neighbor. A very nice and classy lady. We started talking about her doggy, and told me she was a very famous violinist, and she was giving concerts. She had such a nice aura ...Rest in peace woderful lady. Im so honored to lived right next to you and get to meet you.

[@kronoscamron7412]

you are reallly really lucky, many of us would kill for the pleasure.

[@user-mb1ne6qb2g]

Wonderful. Lady.. Wonderful artist. W. Teacher.. Bravo... 😮😮🎉❤. Beautiful.. Women.. 😮❤🎉

[@WadeKing-dm2hw]

That's wonderful. I would have loved to have met her. Any student she ever had was so lucky because she was one of the best. You can be a great violinist, but not a good instructor. She was both.

[@user-mb1ne6qb2g]

Она. Такая. Сильная. Духом.. Босиком.. По. Песочку.. Браво... 😮😮😅❤

[@lovrokljun3664]

She was an amazing violinist and besides that a 96-year old lady who wore high heels to her last day. A LEGEND. R.I.P.😭😭😭

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

I love Ida. I met her several times in Miami. And I had the great privilege of attending her concerts. Always warm and friendly. My biggest regret in life is that I had the opportunity to study with her and had to turn the offer down because I was too busy at the time. I once read that age is just a number, but growing old is optional. Ida is ageless. She is forever young!

[@irenafedorowicz4068]

Dziękuję za ten film, mimo całego smutku, który z niego bije. "Kaśku" - tak pięknie mówiła. Wielka osoba, gigantyczna artystka. Maestra, Rest In Peace. Madame, see you in better world. Iduniu, dziewczynko z ulicy Łącznej, już możesz odpocząć.

[@Mitrofanova94]

She was incredible: what a Personality, what an outstanding life story and Great Talent, and her Devotion to the Music! Till her last days. She will be greatly remembered and greatly missed.

[@esthercarlier8781]

I adored her performances, her passion , her warm tone. She is unforgettable ! And she was still.. so very lonely.. Rest in peace, dear Ida.

[@lazarkislik9845]

It was a legend I heard her in Leningrad "s grate hall of philharmonic in middle 60h she was yung She got a long life and performed 🎭 🎶 😍 until more then 85 Very interesting video: her recital is possibly to find via Internet....

[@veritas5287]

Rest in Peace Ida Haendel. A legend had been gone but her name will be part of history.

[@Лейлисигма]

ВЫ ОЧЕНЬ ПРАВИ ИМЯ ИДА ГЕНДЕЛЬ БУДУТ ПОМНИТЬ И ОНА ВОЙДЕТ В ИСТОРИЮ

[@Scriabinfan593]

Today is a sad day, as of last night Ida Haendel is no more! May she stay forever in our memories, and may she Rest In Peace.

[@wilczyca8803]

Właśnie słucham Idę w radiu 2 ☺ coś pięknego 😊 Świeć Panie nad jej duszą 🕊🙏

[@user-vv7wd3el1q]

Спасибо большое , что рассказали о Ида Гендель! Познавательный фильм! Талант и простота в общении, очарована🎻🎼👏👏👏👏👏❤🙏❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mariolacebrian8828]

David Garret es el Mozart del sigloXXI, lo amo. Es un magnifico artista y persona. El violin es mi instrumento favorito y el lo ha fusionado con la musica moderna. Era necesario y el es un innovador. Te amo como amo la musica y desde que te he conocido soy feliz. Gracias por existir David. Un beso y un abrazo de Mariola, desde Alicante, en España.

[@fgorlando]

Ida Haendel is such a treasure. Thank you for this wonderful documentary!

[@davidgarrettchristian8715]

You're welcome

[@krystynanowak-wawszczak7867]

Ida była niesamowita, genialna. Przepięknie mówiła po polsku. Jako Polka składam jej hołd. Krakow w Polsce będzie o niej pamiętał.

[@marcin8942]

Przyłączam się do Pani słów!

[@ivailopartchev5492]

As a Bulgarian with no training in Polish, I am amazed at how much better I can understand her as compared to younger, modern speakers. But then I am not happy with how most languages develop -- just the opposite of wine!

[@beverlystraus9300]

I had the pleasure of being Ida Handael's occupational therapist in inpatient rehabilitation several years ago! She says a feisty patient for sure! I would wake her up for early therapy sessions by playing different works of hers on KZbin on my smart phone. I once asked Ida why she never married, she responded, " Because I was too hard to " "haendel" and " no man was good enough for me"....that's our IDA! She spoke adoringly of her dog and told me she named it " Decca" after the recording studio that recorded Ida's musical performance. I will always remember feisty & most talented Ida Haendel! May she rest in peace!

[@user-ms7jw2dg1x]

What a great story !! Thank you !! 🤷‍♂️😄😀

[@andremarcinkowski2552]

Wspaniala kobieta i czlowiek... Z wielkim wzruszeniem wysluchalem swiadectwa zycia wrazliwej, pieknej kobiety i genialnej skrzypaczki. Zycze Pani Idzie wiele Lask Bozych, dziekujac rownoczesnie tworcom za ten gleboki i wartosciowy dokument.

[@Theonainlo]

Bardzo czekałam na ten film i nie rozczarowałam się. To jest bardzo szczery, piękny i wzruszający film o człowieku, którego ja podziwiam nie tylko jako wielką artystkę, tylko również jako czlowieka. Dziękuję!

[@katarzyna2478]

Piękna Osoba.Cudna polszczyzna, humor, klasa.Genialna.

[@arconoc]

There is a big empty space in this tiny world of ours....Rest in Peace Ida Haendel. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@L_Uhanska]

Кто досмотрит до конца, почувствует инсайт. Душа плачет и грустно улыбается. Спасибо авторам фильма.

[@leksiusson7231]

@Garrett David die Augen und Seele bleiben jung für immer! Es ist so schön Stimme von Ida hören, mit solche wichtige Wörter! Faszination! Kannst Du, David, bitte das Geheimnis von Ida enthüllen, was Dir Ida gesagt hat und du nie vergessen hast? Was hat Dich fasziniert? LG aus Bamberg

[@timsawyer4239]

Rest in peace, Maestra Ida Haendel. Your musical legacy is a shining one, and lives on. You were gifted by God in magnificent ways, and you gave back immensely. We are all the recipients of your gifts. Thank you for bringing so much beauty into this world. Na wieki wieków

[@bskinwestor7439]

AMEN

[@MintLeaf19]

Una gran señora. La única sobreviviente de una generación dorada de maestros del violín. Bendiciones

[@marcin8942]

Wzruszyłem się do łez! Tak wiele pięknej muzyki, słów i prawd życiowych usłyszałem! Idzie Handel życzę dużo zdrowia! Przytulam mocno do serca! ❤

[@igahenderson5865]

Dziekuje bardzo, film doskonale zrobiony, oczywiscie Ida Haendel interesujaco i prawdziwie pokazala swoje zycie, slynnej na swiat artystki. Jestem bardzo wzruszona. i pod ogromnym wrazeniem tego filmu. Pozdrawiam Was, Iga

[@user-nd6vq6lj1c]

Самое важное и нужное я слушала игру на скрипке Девида это не просто хорошо это гениально спасибо что ты есть

[@kasiagawryluk]

Czekałam na ten film. Ida jest dla mnie bardzo ważna. Dziękuję z całego serca autorce Christine Kasi Jezior za trud realizacji i relację, jaka jest między autorka i bohaterką. Wrażliwość, realizm oraz fenomenalny przekaz na temat wartości. ... DZIĘKUJĘ!

[@jamesboone3678]

Loved her always will. Her violin playing will always sound young, but her body is gone. Thank you so much Ida for the wonderful memories. Especially with my recently deceased wife who lived your music. She absolutely loves you.

[@miroslawamarcinkowska1953]

Piękny, realistyczny film o bardzo mądrej Osobie, dziękuję!

[@violinhunter2]

Ida Haendel and Ivry Gitlis are the two giants we still have left.....

[@Scriabinfan593]

She died last night, she has left us! ☹️🤧

[@andycor]

@@Scriabinfan593 So sad. Fortunately, she made this world happier and more beautiful.

[@TXCrafts1]

Ivry is now gone as well. A great generation of violinist has now ended.

[@ewatarnawska-wiejacha9168]

Jakąż wspaniałą polszczyzną mówi Ida. Z tym przedniojęzykowym " ł"! Uwielbiam ją. Wspaniały muzyk Wspaniałą kobieta.!

[@cetkin9741]

Piękna postać tak w muzyce jak i w życiu. Niezwykła kobieta.

[@stefania8888]

Thank you so much! At the age of nine,in Paris,Ida Haendel had George Enescu as her teacher.He told her to always respect the composer she plays,to read everything that can be found about him and she must feel the same as the one who signed the scores. The accuracy of this own attitude towards the score and its character,always gives the accuracy of the interpretation. I am very proud that Sergiu Celibidache 's hometown it's also my hometown. There,in the following years,international violin,piano,classical music competitions will take place,right in the house where he was born.

[@vilijazaveckiene3025]

A lot of wisdom, life, flight, freedom, left an impression on the unforgettable personality of Ida Haendel..A wonderful documentary about her.I was impressed ..❤

[@mariagab]

Dziękuję bardzo. Bardzo się wzruszyłam.

[@Ludvich-y8i]

What an adorable lady. I love her to bits. Beautiful human and beautiful musician. ❤️🙏

[@mariadelpinoperezsanchez8106]

La música clásica, no es cómo cualquier trabajo que termina cuando te jubilas....Se lleva dentro de nuestro cerebro eternamente.....hasta que un día decide apargarce ella sola.....♥️❤

[@THEVIRTUALVIOLINTUTOR]

I am Polish and it was fantastic surprise to hear our language! Iduniu a co bys powiedziała na meksykańską jukatańską Meridę ? TYLE SŁOŃCA ! Greetings from Mexico to heaven....

[@rosamariavarellasilveira8381]

Thank you for sharing with us!!! She is a wonderful and precious star!!

[@TonyLamTV]

What a legend! Such a huge talent and huge personality. ❤️

[@angelaschreiber6833]

I was lucky enough to met Ida Haendel during her visit in Germany in 2012 getting this documentary started. Thank you for posting.

[@user-dj4dp6ws8y]

Великая! Гениальная! Земная! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Браво, Ида! 💓

[@marlenegregory9805]

❤️ Thinking of you Ida Haendel. Hope you are well !

[@andycor]

Impressive documentary, a great idea and very well done. Above all, these tributes in life are a true act of justice. Ida played a lot of times with my grandfather, the pianist Alfredo Rossi, in a lot of places around the world. She was very important for him, and I guess it was a shared feeling. A great woman, very inteligent, brilliant person, just enough to continue giving happiness to the world despite his lonely life.

[@dianagalan8649]

Mi padre violinista .me habló de esta gran violinista Mi querida hermana Delia y yo (pianista) fuimos alumnas de Alfredo Rossi excelente profesor y persona.en el Conservatorio J.J.Castro.El la acompañó en un concierto público en una sonata de Schumann

[@andycor]

@@dianagalan8649 Gracias por el comentario, mi abuelo tuvo infinidad de alumnos, es muy agradable comprobar que sigue en el recuerdo de muchos de ellos. ¿Tenés más información de ese concierto público? Lugar, fecha, etc...

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Ida's the greatest. *Making the title about David Garrett does her an injustice* Their time together was only a short footnote in her incredible career. Shame on you.

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

Hi Marcel - I had the same reaction. Ida was one of the greatest violinists of our time. Whoever needs that kind of introduction to her and her legacy deserves our pity. I was privileged to hear her many times, and she was a titan of the instrument and the big concerto repertoire. A revelation. Especially superb, and consistently so, were her Brahms and Sibelius. She passed away yesterday, after a long life dedicated to music, and many of us will remember her with great fondness and admiration. R.I.P., Ida!

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@herbertkronzucker8367 Thank you very much for telling me, Herbert, I had not heard the news. I am very saddened. Though I never met her, Ida is a part of my life as I listen to her recordings every week. You have shocked me a little, although we all knew the day would come. The only thing I can think to do is put on some Ida Haendel - her recording of the Britten violin concerto is one of my favorite. R.I.P., Ida! much love and thanks for teaching us so much while you were here

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

@@Marcel_Audubon Hi Marcel - I also filled my home with Ida's old recordings for all of last week. She is greatly missed. It is very sad she had to be so lonely in the final years of her life. However, her indomitable passion and unique approach to the instrument will live on for long, long time.

[@zeniktorres4320]

I didn't mind the title of this youtube video had david garrett in it. He is a top level musician. No shame in it. It's a shame that your offended.

[@jonathanyee3406]

wocomoCulture, It's not too late to have integrity and to change the title. Regards.

[@cekalova]

Jezuuuuu...jak czysto mówiła po polsku....łza się w oku kręci!!!!! Będziemy tęsknić!!!!!!

[@theshinjiheart]

Thank so much for this documentary. Ida inspired and moved my heart deeply with her existence, her dress style, her naturalness and the way to play, perform and appreciate life. Farewell lovely Ida

[@user-is3rl1vx2h]

Спасибо большое создателям фильма. Светлая Память, Ида Хендель. 😢😢🙏🙏🙏

[@kingagrabowska1881]

Piękny film: prawdziwy, bolesny i optymistyczny ❤️

[@alegal752]

Un altra GRANDE donna e musicista ci ha lasciati ma le loro interpretazioni rimaranno sempre nei nostri cuori. Grazie Ida. Arrivederci.

[@user-mb1ne6qb2g]

Шикарная. Великая. Женщина. Артистка.. Виолинист... Брависсимо... Спасибо...за..музыку...

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Very good decision fans, keeping the memory alive is very important, loving gifted artists that made of our lives a better place, never forget awesome Ida Haendel, such a gifted performer, such an expressive violin player and teacher, great & genius indeed. Life worths living in music, l agree with you fans. New cyber friendships are for this main reason, sharing good vibes, sharing knowledge & positive Infos about such inspiring artists

[@derekclements-croome2754]

A great violinist with such soulful tone from a fine human being.

[@dianadelcastillo421]

Thank you, Ida.

[@doramariisfavouritetube288]

I smiled so often looking at this video because I knew almost nothing about Ida Händel and I like her. She is wonderful even if departed - her energy returned to the bigger ocean we swim in - whilst pretending we'll be here forever. She indeed was more than a violonist.

[@lizagoldman7857]

what an incredible journey I just experienced, thank you for letting me into this lovely lady's life.

[@ruthmckee4905]

What a sweetie. I had no idea she had passed in 2020. May God rest her soul.

[@violinhunter2]

This is a very lovely documentary but I feel as though it could easily have been ten times longer.

[@violinhunter2]

@davidgarrettinsta6 My pleasure! I saw the movie too - fantastic performance!!

[@hmontemor]

Thank you for it! Brilliant job! Ida is iconic! Wonderfull woman

[@leslisky6261]

Така чудова і з ясним гострим розумом Майстриня музики ♫

[@MalvinaFlute]

Wspanialy dokument. Pani Ida jest niesamowita osoba!

[@SimonCU]

It so true what she said about rhythm. You need to have a beat and the fantasy comes after the beat. Nowadays people play without strict timing and its everywhere.

[@libusevojackova3200]

Moc pěkně se to poslouchá . ŽIVOT 🎼🎼🎻

[@user-gn6go7pc9b]

Спасибо,хочется жить

[@Pandawill123]

Wow. She is a very strong willed woman, amazing, this documentary is very useful. Ida Haendel lives to prove that music is a very important part of life , it spices her life, and most importantly music and her optimistic personality stop the development of alzheimers

[@kronoscamron7412]

imagine being on a swimming pool and ida haendel is chilling next to you....I would remember that day till I die...she is very humble and nice, talks to people easily and with genuine interest. people dont just love her because she is famous, but because she is genuine and loving.

[@joannapinkus7005]

Cudowna osoba, natchniona dusza ❤️przy tym wspaniały talent. Wspaniała polszczyzna, pomimo tylu lat poza krajem.

[@lucjawatras952]

Cudowny David Garrett wspomniał w jakimś wywiadzie,że zna parę słów po polsku,bo pobierał lekcje u polskiej nauczycielki-przez jakiś krótki czas. Dzięki temu filmowi już wiem,cóż to była za fantastyczna nauczycielka i osoba ! Nie zniszczyła talentu ,a szybko się na nim poznała wyznając,że niewiele już może mu pomóc. Ale samo przebywanie z taką osobowością dawało zawsze dużo..No i sam David będąc już światową gwiazdą chętnie spotkał się z uwielbianą Madame Idą przy okazji pobytu w USA. Tak,te dwie niewiarygodnie interesujące i fenomenalnie utalentowane osoby musiały się zetknąć . To szczęście i przeznaczenie. I korzenie ! Ze wschodu. Jak miło było posłuchać silnego głosu,silnej osoby w czystym ojczystym,niezwykle poprawnym i bogatym języku polskim. Żal,że pani Ida Haendel tak mało znana w kraju .Czas to zmienić.Koniecznie. Dziękuję za ten film.❤

[@animemusic8]

I love her. I learned many things about life from her, her wisdom is a treasure. I've been watching documentaries about her... and I learned just yesterday (July 19, 2020) that she passed away last July 1, 2020. I cried. Oh, I'm gonna miss her so, so much. T_T

[@anigiuran109]

Thank you for this documentary ! Much respect for Ida Haendel ! She remains in our memory a GREAT PERS ONALITY , GREAT TALENT ! GOD REST IN PEACE HER BEAUTIFUL SOUL !🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🕯🕯🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@mirelatanovici5166]

Wow,super video !👍thaanks,ms.ida and mr David!!!👏👏💕💞

[@ichiban31dm]

Thank you for posting this. She is an amazing treasure.

[@susanamelody7319]

So wonderful violinist !!!!!! Great lady !!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐God bless you forever!!!!!

[@barrymak8061]

They will be playing her music to welcome her in ......HEAVEN: such beauty

[@JB-zt4bm]

Dziękujemy PANI IDO, i jeszcze ten przepiękny język Polski którego już się nie słyszy.

[@user-uv9bi3to7e]

спасибо я впечатлена талантом и простотой гениал ной Иды

[@lillysantoli6260]

Love you Ida Harndel,you are a wonderful and amazing woman,Thanks for being you.

[@barbaraperzanowska3412]

Pani Ida Haendel drobniutka, szczuplutka, a Wielka Artystka !!! Pozdrawiam z Polski i życzę dużo zdrowia

[@desireeguasch2324]

I love her vigor and the emotional and masterful artistry she taught David Garrett.

[@JustFiddler]

thank you for sharing, she is so amazing!!!! greeting from bali island

[@josecidasilva2178]

GARRETT inigualável, gênio, magnifico, vc GARRETT e seu violino são inigualáveis. Bravo maestro GARRETT. Tradução para o português do Brasil desejando muita saúde e grandes sucessos p vc sempre GARRETT. Boa noite.

[@arieldawid7687]

Cudowna Istota

[@user-mt3rg2yi5g]

I wish there were more videos like this of Miss Ida. An elderly lady I knew from Sewanee, Tn when i was first starting out playing, that she was invited to a home with a private little diddy in Sarasota where she had a second home where Ida had been invited and of course she said she brought her violin.

[@ildikotibay2801]

Ida Handel vonderful art pipl end mentor David! Thank videó Alles gut! Joy videó! Polski leangue? 😍!

[@sadraramezani1711]

This is strange that this was uploaded just a month or 2 before she died.

[@user-mb1ne6qb2g]

Красивая.. Сильная. Личность. Браво... Светлая. Память.. 😮😮😮😅❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@andreeabouros8981]

Diva👏

[@annaksiazek4392]

Kocham pania :) Jest pani Wspaniala :) chcialabym pania poznac :) :* Wszystkiego Dobrego :)

[@natalyzinzuk8507]

A pretty good video!🌼🎻 Thank you🤍

[@aaron.piedra]

She lived such a good life and was such a good person. It kills me that she felt so alone and abandoned at the end 😢

[@kronoscamron7412]

wow, reaslly love this woman, her violin and her dog and her amazing spirit, truly a phenomenon.

[@elianejoly5352]

Belle vidéo filmée de IDA HAENDEL .paix en son âme.Belle personne .🌹♥️🎻🌹🧑‍🎤

[@ewa5880]

Io sono una fun di DAVID , ho visto tantissimi concerti , sento tantissimi album ...oggi ho scoperto e ho conoscuto IDA !!! INCREDIBILE !! David mi ha fatto una grandissima, preziosa, sorresa - IDA !!Polaccha ...che Lo ha conoscuto ed inspirava nella sua missione -suonare IL VIOLINO !!! GRAZIE IDA !!!SEI e sempre sarai una la piu` buona , sensibile, amata con IL CUORE del MONDO!!!

[@janakacmarikova8184]

Jste na ten věk dobrá koběta hodně zdravíčka z ČR přeji.

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

Well Miss Ida Haendel it have been a lovely moment to follow this film, and the older ones too! You must have been an early Jacqueline Du Pre'!

[@karinevers4846]

Ha ha, I am afraid by this comparison you wiithat you rai

[@karinevers4846]

You will raise the scorn of certain "moralists" who are already upset about the title.

[@metkahorvat4783]

Only when I stared at the picture of Ida and David can I say that he had a wonderful mentor !!! After reading about her creative path and putting together the structure of her personality, I further upgrade the above statement. ♡♡

[@jaschenski]

Very moving account, I sincerely hope Ms Haendel has now managed to come to terms with loss of her sister. I was lucky enough to hear her perform a few times in UK in her day - Beethoven, La Folia and Britten concerto, and she gave masterclasses at my music college (I was never good enough to play in any! At one of them she related the story of how she never practised scales, then while attending a Heifetz masterclass JH spoke about the importance of them, turned to her and asked her to confirm this, she had to admit the truth! I was cheeky enough to ask, during the questions, if she thought she could have been a better violinist if she had.) And the fiddle playing still sounds FANTASTIC!

[@ildikotibay2801]

Loves Ida,ja sehr my big ❤😂

[@kostasmponis1042]

Rip Ida! What a beautiful creature was! What a legend !

[@nikosotirov1086]

Great woman!

[@awb222]

Bardzo dziekuje za ten film jego tworcom.

[@user-vh2yv9in9w]

Amazing !❤

[@annebizcoach]

I loved this. Thank you!

[@user-qs4rz9hp1u]

Великолепная!