E BLOCH BAAL SHEM Nigun IDA HAENDEL violin MISHA DACIC piano

[@debbiemail1]

Her performance is extraordinary. She was around the age of eighty one! It's so beautifully played and she has that extra quality that makes you want to sit up and listen. Thanks you Ida for many many years of listening pleasure. May you now RIP.

[@josechrist3948]

She makes me cry, she is a great musician, she is a great teacher, she is a great woman!!!!!!!!

[@justwarren]

She is a certified phenomenon! It is just unheard of that someone can play this well at any age but at her age, it's simply phenomenal! What tone! This is a wonderful clip! Thank you so much for sharing it and Ms. Haendel, thank you so much for your music!

[@SofiaViviEnDo]

She reminds me my grandmother so much, that makes me wanna cry. I love her playing and I admire this woman so deeply. I hope someday I can play at least half of what she did this lifetime.

[@jtrstrings]

Just loved every second of watching and listening to Ida Haendel play "Nigun" which means improvisation. I have played this piece over 1000 times in warming up since the 9th grade when I played it at my graduation from Junior high to High school in Massachusetts. It keeps me physically in shape on my violin. Ms. Haendel still has it!! Amazing! I studied Nigun with Eric Rosenblith and George Neikrug. The genius of Ernest Bloch and musicians bringing this piece to life.

[@katherinewyatt9585]

I would not try to describe this playing just that I have heard nothing like it and probably never will. And yes, tears poured down my face. Even if I did not have a connection to the Jewish religion, this performance would make anyone and everyone feel what this group of people at a certain time in history went through. Nothing like it. Thank you Ms Haendel. Your violin will be with you wherever you are. You are the violin.

[@walterjoosten5750]

This is so beautiful. It moved me to tears. This is violin playing of the highest order. Such depth and such a powerful sound. Bravo...

[@katherinewyatt9585]

Likewise. There is no one else who plays like Ida or who ever will. I fear that era of musicians has gone forever. She was remarkable and we are so so lucky to be able to access her music through KZbin. Her pianist is a perfect partner to her playing. He understands her that is clear. He is extraordinarily talented. I wish my mother were here now and know how my love for the violin (her instrument) has become so strong. We are so fortunate to have had musicians such as these (and there are not many). It makes our lives richer.

[@CarolHaynesJ]

What incredible performance. 💖

[@goegelwoegel]

Fantastic ! What a music ! What a true and through-lived performance ! Divine.

[@agent007527]

Muzyka w Pani wykonaniu porusza serce. DZIĘKUJĘ!

[@stuffedanimalgangNATION]

I don't think anyone else has ever played with so many nuances and with so much color!! I LOVE her playing!!

[@therionlagattapifa1264]

(Isaac Stern?)

[@stuffedanimalgangNATION]

I was just trying to compliment her lovely playing, but I do love Isaac Stern’s playing as well.

[@QuynhNguyen-oz6zi]

superb recording, thanks!

[@DLamasVla]

Brava Ida. Always a pleasure to hear you play. Such a powerful performance of this Hebrew Prayer... Brava and bravo Misha! Such an inspiration to hear this magnificent work played with so much heart.

[@RamSadeh]

It has to be played by a Jew to transfer a Jewish soul this masterpiece of Bloch is! One of the most outstanding compositions Ever created. Beautifully renditioned here by Ida.

[@easymaker7720]

There is a life in that violin. Thanks a lot, Ida.

[@thestringdreams]

Ms. Haendel I have read much about you as a child. It's lovely to hear you still playing. I am playing your videos for my daughter who is very young and learning the 24th Caprice. She is so young yet it is as if she were born knowing how to play it! You inspire! Thank you and Bless you!

[@DesertGypsy100]

Thank you MrFpam. I adore this artist.. I been a fan of Ms Haendel's for many years since I studied. She amazes me everytime I see her perform or hear her.

[@bobbo00009]

@jasmine543210 Her intonation on some of the octaves is so shockingly pure, that you cannot tell they are double stops. She is emphasizing the lower note of the octaves as we are usually taught to do, but they are double stops. Very frankly, when one takes into account the combination of musicianship and technique, I don't think there are *any* violinists under the age of 40 who play at the level exhibited here.

[@SofiaViviEnDo]

So true.

[@walpolebassman]

truly one of the greats - Brava!

[@qwertylife1158]

❤️her unique style, touching sounds ! Also she's very cute 🎵💗 She's a great great violinist!

[@JuanMartinez-wl5xp]

Conmovedora ejecución; con un arrollador Nivel interpretativo ; donde la Excelentísima y brillante Violinista ejecuta la Gran Obra Maestra de manera Magistral.

[@hamadah4]

Goosebumps...very moving! Bravo!!

[@DivaDeb1234]

She is a rock star 👩‍🎤

[@ТатьянаПерминова-ф2ч]

Ида. Гендель выдающийся музыкант. В истории скрипичного искусства она оставила память о себе! 🕊️🌿🎶🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💐💐💐💐🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@thestringdreams]

Ida, you are wonderful and the violin has blessed you and you the violin! I wish to meet you someday and also my little daughter who plays violin since age 4. She played last year at Carnegie Hall alot like your story!

[@JuanMartinexplacerez-mw3we]

Su Brillante Nivel Expresivo y su Excelente sonido la hacer see una Excepcional Violinista.

[@janosmorel]

BRAVA, BRAVA ,BRAVA !! IDA HAENDEL, MAESTRA, ARTISTA QUE TOCA CON EL ALMA.

[@paulostroff99]

Lovely playing.TY for sharing.

[@andretchaikowskycom]

A great artist - a film of her life coming soon in 2011. Wonderful.

[@pablouuuu]

best nigun i ever heard

[@llucmumu3085]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏you are amazing!!!

[@lazydaisyshowapparel]

I want to play like that one day. Just beautiful.

[@DivaDeb1234]

Gorgeous

[@fabiolaramirez1567]

Hermosa! Sin palabras!

[@tiorodrigo6387]

Bravíssimo Ida.

[@anniejulien9024]

Très très émouvant son âme juive parle ,,,, écoutez,,,

[@justwarren]

Good point and nice references! In any case, that's not too shabby company to be in!

[@kadurim]

Beautiful

[@ArbelBashLoberant]

@kammermusiken You are so correct!!!

[@praaht18]

A dark wonderful fiery ruby

[@venik1950]

Perhaps Ida does not control her nerves, but I hear her music controlled by a fantastic!!!

[@ryanredviolin6722]

Angel of violin...

[@Heatherreseller]

I am looking for a F. Ida Ernst from Germany. My grandmother. Do you know of this name?

[@gsm2424]

I hope i had 1% of her PASSION!

[@leoncioviolin]

bravo!!!!

[@ErikaRagazzi]

Very nice 5 stars ★★★★★

[@ygmr1313]

תהיה נשמתה גן עדן

[@leoncioviolin]

BRAVOOO

[@robiolin]

master

[@jasmine543210]

@bobbo00009 Yes, the octaves are pure and perhaps we cannot tell the difference between the two notes, but the listener wouldn't necessary know that and I think the performer has to play in a way that allows the listener to hear the original composition. Also, there are plenty of fine violinists who play Nigun just as well: Kogan, Stern, Perlman. Haendel is a great performer, but her technique has diminished with age, like many great violinists, and to fail to realise this is to deny reality :)

[@MrFpam]

Your initial comment was wrong: "Why does Haendel play some of the notes an octave lower...". "A very good performance for someone her age" was very patronising, as was the addtional comment;"no way the best", which becomes subjective and was quite unnecessary.

[@pdowner1]

Why cant yall just enjoy the good music?

[@MrFpam]

You mentioned other fine violinists and suggested I should hear them before dismissing your comments. I have heard many more than you (some of them live) as a musician and musiclover for more than 50years. Kogan is especially good. I have posted many on Facebook.None of this detracts from Haendel's fine perfoemance. As a teenager, especially a supposedly educated one, you should be wary of criticising great artists or commenting on their technique.

[@jasmine543210]

I said in my comment that 'Haendel is a great performer', didn't I, how is that 'dismissive'? I'm not badmouthing this fantastic violinist but merely stating the obvious: that with old age technical proficiency reduces, I'm sure Haendel herself would acknowledge that. Besides, as you said, the question of who is best is a 'futile' topic to discuss, but of course a way of sparking debate and also of introducing people to other fine performers, who you should hear before dismissing my comments

[@jasmine543210]

Why does Haendel play some of the notes an octave lower than the original??? Also, the accompanist seems to be out of time with Haendel occasionally (oh dear). A very good performance for someone her age, but in no way the best performance.

[@DesertGypsy100]

@jasmine543210 wow, got elitist, snob appeal much?

[@MrFpam]

How sad that as an "educated teenager" you are so misinformed, and above all critical and superior. The question of who is best is subjective and a futile topic of discussion. Haendel was and still is at this point a great violinist with much to offer and you are unfairly dismissive of her. You obviously still have much to learn!