Folia - Baroque Violin, Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord

[@laralearnsviolin8553]

It is truly wonderful that in this day and age we can just sit in our living rooms and listen to a performance of this calibre on demand. Ridiculous and wonderful.

[@Rilberich]

@Elisha Maam Because it is. Both experience are amazing and it's a wonderful thing. Festivals or parties ? I've been to 3 baroque concerts these 2 last months, maybe you're just not living in an area where they happen a lot. And it's often mostly due to the fact that people don't care about baroque nor classical music, and not at all digitalization's fault. As a harpsichordist myself, I do agree a concert is a wonderful experience, but being able to listen to this kind a performance, several times a day, for hours, everyday, for free sure makes my love and understanding of music grows. And for that I'm thankful and feel extremely blessed, even though I'm a fool, apparently. :D

[@hindenburg1596]

@Elisha Maam I wish you would realize just how fucking stupid you are

[@khorramf]

Lara Learns Violin so far about 800,000 have viewed this clip, in the life time of these artists how many people had opportunity to listen to these divine music.

[@Rilberich]

@Elisha Maam Wow. That was... Well, ok.

[@davehshs651]

@Elisha Maam Classical music is one of the glories of civilization. Anyone who, unprovoked, calls another a "fool" for having a different opinion does NOT belong at the table with civilized people.

[@sapper82]

No matter who's variations are played, I NEVER get tired of this music.

[@jackarcher7495]

Or whose variations.

[@loeuvrededieu]

The viol and harpsichord are two of the most beautiful instruments ever created.

[@Joe111W]

I would add the baroque violin as well.

[@Joe111W]

One more thing: I agree with you the 7-string viol tops the list.

[@TroelsNybo1st]

@@Joe111W Yes, we are in excellent company! And then there is the music itself: La Folia, varied by composers who do not quite have the reputation they deserve.

[@00Mindi00]

THIS. I cannot agree more. The FINEST instruments ever, and nothing emulates the human voice as the viol does!

[@subirsarkar8162]

When we think about our universe till now we are alone. People of our planet fight each other, just nonsense,stop war. Love music and listen music ,Love from India.

[@yogawarriorgirl]

Ooh, she's even using a period-appropriate bow on that violin! That's why you hear all those beautiful swells in the violin's notes. The friction from a Baroque bow is uneven, producing a loudest sound in the middle. Modern bows are more even, but you lose that swell, and it adds such expression to the music of the era.

[@AngelVazquez-xh1dh]

Yes, They use that kind of bow on those violins, otherwise it's not a trustworthy baroque violin player

[@rickc2102]

Learned something new today. Thanks!

Thank you so much for this, I really didn't think of this detail so far! :D

[@highphlyer]

Who said the classics were boring? This kind of music needs to be played in our schools! Bravo!

[@martinnovacek9097]

V naší mysli a duchu .

[@SilkenScribbles]

The pizzicato on the Gamba is just exquisite!

[@guillermoarbeloa6049]

Henri Lai q

[@ternitamas]

so subtle but beautiful

[@meeeeeeeeeeee]

One of the all-time greatest music videos.

[@busslightear]

barroque the best kind of music

[@DrHokeyPokey]

And then there's Richard Wagner.

[@tehualne]

good music comes in many styles from many cultures

[@medora2499]

Well, if it ain't Baroque, don't fix it!

[@Rickriquinho]

@@tehualne LOL Relativists...

[@Rickriquinho]

It's not. It cannot be compared to Classical period.

[@klausfeichtenberger7835]

6 years, 1,2 million views and 700 comments down the road from the recording experience, this piece still melts my heart. Feeling grateful to this wonderful ensemble and a wonderful film crew.

[@linaturbonet8753]

you made it real, dear Klaus! Always grateful to you*******

[@carlosrevueltamarti7392]

La folia, madre de todas las variaciones. Como el jazz se puede improvisar indefinidamente hasta subyugarnos y conmovernos..

[@carlosbah4623]

Y a través de los siglos, desde Rodrigo Martinez en 1490 hasta hoy.

[@zsolttraub486]

Wow fantasztikus.A világ legjobb zenéje.Köszi.

[@timon9221]

Eine wunderschöne Umsetzung der verschiedenen Variationen. Und zudem noch mit einer 7seitigen Gambe :D

[@averykujawa1995]

I wish I lived in a world without ai

[@atomicamphibian1830]

Beautiful. The harpsichord provides one of the most compelling sounds of the baroque. I can't get enough of this.

[@bdwilcox]

One of the pieces here is by the great violinist and composer Alessandro Scarlatti who is the father of Domenico Scarlatti, arguably the greatest composer for the harpsichord and the Chopin of his age.

[@УправляющаякомпанияТОРГрупп]

There is something haunting about the combination of Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord it's like passionate and elegant.

[@Faithful_Tribe]

This is the way that 'classical music' should be recorded. Outstanding sound engineer. ...And beautiful performance. ;}

[@Canto28]

Esp fine to hear & see it on a large-screen HD screen with a good external sound card (like Sound Blaster) - music lovers should know that computers usually have inferior sound cards.

[@timblock3483]

Wow, both of the women are so beautiful !!! And incredible artists.

[@patrick6110]

For anyone who likes to listen to the many folia compositions, interpretations and variations, this performance is simply out of this world. Who would have thought that it would be possible to surprise and astonish with a new and extraordinary interpretation for a piece that has been played 1000 times and by the best artists.

[@carlosbah4623]

The folia is not a single composition,it's more like a "genre" of music that evolved through centuries. You can see the evolution from Rodrigo Martinez 1490 in Spain, Jean-baptiste lully 1650 aprox, Marin Maraise in France and Vivaldi in actual Italy.

[@briankiddcello]

In addition to the beautiful, articulate, well-played music this is an excellent overall production, with Truth, Goodness and Beauty very present.

[@lougrande2254]

Passion, complexity, fantastic camera angles, drama- this is one to add if you are going to be stranded on a deserted island.

[@vincenzogalluccio3970]

Bravissimi. Ho scoperto la bellezza del suono prodotto da una viola da gamba. Ciao from Italy

[@herculesraphaelolimpio3569]

I just cant believe how is it possible that something so AMAZING like this performance could exist !!! THIS IS SO AMAZINGGGGG !!!

[@closetothebridge]

***** Can we find more of your music on youtube?

[@herculesraphaelolimpio3569]

***** You are a SUPERB gambista ! And very handsome!

[@splendor-early-music]

***** not that I know of

[@guillem728]

+Hercules Raphael Olimpio Amazing

[@lauramarzz2220]

FOR ME : 'TOTALLY' "A W E S O M E" ! ! SAYS IT ALL . =MARZZY

[@gatozarin]

kudos to the cinematographer Stefano Pancaldi , sound master Andreas Ziegle and editor Lukas Kogler.... the video and recording are just perfect!!!!!!!! what a masterpiece!

[@CharlieMcHenry]

Beyond the sublime music, I must say the production, direction & cinematography are outstanding. A magnificent musical and visual experience. Kudos to all involved.

[@jeffreytaylor5092]

Speechless. Cannot stop playing this...

[@Joe111W]

This is one of the finest performances of the La Folia I have ever heard. I listened to several dozens of renditions but this is the top.

[@DechanoptAlix]

YESSS!

[@valterronchetti7797]

Che tuffo nel passato che bravi portano a noi musica splendida dimenticata .Grazie splendida esecuzione.

[@neildhan]

This was my, very impressing, first introduction to the Folia (I just wanted to see the Viola de Gamba in action). In the 24 hours since, I have read about it, watched lots of performances, including Salieri's variations, and played around for half an hour or so on the piano with it. I like it when KZbin teaches me something I'd otherwise be totally unaware of.

[@jlernerz]

In New Haven,CT,1965, my musicke teacher,Martha Blackman, who had been a gamba player with the New York Pro Musica Antiqua still remains one of the best gamba players in the world. Please check her out

[@neildhan]

+Judith Lerner Thank you. I'll certainly do that. I really like the gamba (I'm copying how you referred to it, in hopes that this is how it's commonly called), its tone and look. So I appreciate the recommendation. Do you play it, or were your lessons with her on another instrument?

[@augustobruna8983]

Neil H ansford

[@neildhan]

Augusto Bruna Oui?

[@corgilove2070]

there are 6 (or 7) "gambas" in the family. The viola da gamba (on the leg). the violin or viola da braccia (on the arm), and the violoncello di spalla (on the shoulder). These viola di gambi are often called "viols" . Depends what your group refers them to: I call mine the bass viol, or the bass viola da gamba. Quite a lot to choose from...depending who you're talking to....(Sorry if I've mis-grammered some of the da's and di's.)

[@rubenbenitez8342]

Virtuosismo absoluto

[@martinnovacek9097]

Mistři svých hudebních nástrojů ! S famozní kamerou je to uchvacující celek ❤

[@michaels7889]

Good to watch such physical enjoyment of the instruments for which La Folia is very well suited, as it is to the baroque sound. But why look so very serieuse at the beginning! Most enjoyable.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

Très belle folia, un Baroque authentique...

[@welshpete12]

Yes it is wonderful, that we can hear this wonderful music in our living rooms . What a wonderful thing KZbin is !

[@patrickvalot9013]

Une vraie machine de guère ! Un prodige ! Qui vous projette dans l'obsolu de la musique divine BRAVO Un clip hors du commun magnifiquement filmé Merci à ces belles personnes pour nous faire partager ce moment de grâce.

[@yarden21112]

Златен лист от цъфнал цвят! Golden camera and director''s work!

[@guillecastillo2144]

El Maestro Christie, la orquesta, el coro y el solista nos obsequian la hermosa, perfecta y cuidada en cada detalle interpretación de esta gran obra. Muchas gracias

[@fouadrizkallah7394]

The director of photography is as much an artist as those who are playing. Hello from lebanon.

[@Sameh_Abdel-Qawy]

Every time I hear it, it's like the first time, with an amazing performance!

[@happysailormusica]

This is the absolutely pure sound of all instruments, without bumps or interferences, great work in recording, postproduction and mainly playing 10/10

[@billguyan9626]

The violinist Lina is stunningly beautiful

[@michaelhirst4191]

She is also one of the finest baroque violinists around. And she plays Beethoven sonatas pretty well too. Try out her Biber mystery or rosary sonatas.

[@VulpisInFundo]

The harpsichordist plays with so much grace and expression that tears are blurring my eyes in this moment.

[@izziOnBass]

It's amazing that people keep the old music alive by making a great effort! what a wonderful performance!

[@youngwoo5860]

Batoque melody always gives me relaxation.

[@francois.lolonnois]

I have no words for the beauty of this wonderful music.

[@ALEXANDERDALEZ]

Real Gem...unpoluted,unspoiled,pure!!!

Enivrant et si inspirant Bravo

[@gillesleroux2580]

Ce thème de La Folia quel que soit le compositeur on ne s'en lasse jamais !

[@RizShahbazli]

...как они играют...боже мой...мурашки по коже....браво!!!

[@bobsmith3838]

This the best video of a musical performance I've ever seen.

[@andrewwainwright1724]

Man why is there no more of this? its awesome please do more, we want more and we want it now!

[@gordonmartin11]

Cette interprétation est remarquable, parfaitement dans l'esprit baroque

[@stuarthorn4434]

Listening and watching this is like climbing a ladder to heaven! Perfection!!!

[@timblock3483]

The women are so beautiful.

[@juerbert1]

Exquisite sound, so powerful yet so simple !

[@splendor-early-music]

thank you!

[@Liamoconnor1208]

Amazing performance by a very fine players at the height of there game

[@nicholastolson38]

A real discovery this one. Never seen a viola da gamba before - amazing.

[@MalisandreFeline]

Extraordinaire Que de merveilleux mucisiens ! !La Folia telle dans son état originel !

[@thewalrus2787]

Mi sento arrabbiato e disperato. Grazie, gentili musicisti, per avermi aiutato a completare il mio viaggio. Luv U

[@ludmilavokrinkova6358]

Překrásná hudba, mistrovská interpretace. Děkuji všem třem umělcům za úžasný zážitek. Ludmila z Prahy ❤😊

[@francelyzurita]

omg such an amazing solo of the viola de gamba at the beginning andan amazing energy on this group stunning!!!

[@splendor-early-music]

thank you!

[@hampurista]

Schöne Musik, sehr schön gespielt und eine genauso schöne Kamera. 😊 Vielen Dank

[@zemabar]

Superb performance, outstanding sound, excellent cinematography.

[@timblock3483]

One the most beautiful performances I've ever heard!!!

[@MarkSeibold]

When we see baroque music from this era performed with such perfection, we realize that there is really nothing today in the modern world that can compete or surpass this.

[@NAZIMMM11]

This is a truth....

[@AntonioSaucedo22]

Agree. Nothing at all.

[@sergioibarra3461]

I don’t know, music is more about personal preferences, I love this but I like certain contemporary artists and pieces that are also incredible. Saying can’t compete is like confronting styles and cultures which are separated by time and space so really difficult to do and have a coherent conclusion or hierarchy.

[@ronwalker4849]

A WONDERFUL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. THE VIOLA DA GAMBA PLAYER IS A VIRTUOSO GENIUS I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS INSTRUMENT USED IN SUCH AN EXUBERANT TOUR DE FORCE.

[@curaticac5391]

Outstanding musicians!

[@WolfyGreen]

The Folias provide wonderful and seemingly endless opportunities for musical drama; the chord sequences posses an underlying dramatic logic which contrast light and shade while driving home to a very satisfying harmonic conclusion. A gift to the composer, performer or spontaneous improviser. The film is well thought out too - providing a visual parallel to the musical gestures in the combined scores.

[@nolinkypresquiledequiberon3442]

La beauté à l'état pur On s'en lasse pas

[@kurttoriello]

What a great performance filled with personality. Plus that's the first time I've heard spiccato bowing on the Viola da Gamba @ 2:47 Outstanding!

[@jamesconnolly-bh5yj]

Counting the number of times I could listen to this is like counting stars, and just as beautiful. I always come here after a few months away & it's like hearing it again for the first time. There's always something new in the notes. Simply stunning. Thank you

[@wvangalen]

Not only the performance strikes me as top notch, the videography is to my mind in a class of its own. Congratulations to all involved on a superb production!

[@TheDoriseB]

Beauty of baroque , brilliant work, bravo .........

[@floom85]

Amazing! So much emotion! A divine composition so well played by fantastic musicians!

[@MrIbgrant]

+floom85 Yes, absolutely incredible playing by all!

[@carlosrevueltamarti7392]

Es difícil encontrar las palabras que hagan justicia a este alarde de música. Una maravilla.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Et la prise de son est fanstastique

[@brendanlang677]

So amazing congrats on this amazing piece of art

[@digitalspaceforsmarttechno9207]

The performance is wonderful in general, and from minute 5 the performance is beyond magic!

[@wolfil8019]

The sounds of these instruments together is marvelous. The Viola da Gamba is so beautiful in its range and tone. The harpsichord comes into its own precisely when harmonizing with other brilliant instruments. This is a beautiful display of what Heracleitus called "the harmony of opposing tensions" in a most brilliant and beautiful way. Thank you.

[@marielouisechamberlin6412]

La folia me donne des ailes et me remplit d'allégresse. Merci.

[@susianyreis4278]

Que lindo! É de refrescar o dia : de perfuma lo ! Esse é o poder da boa música!

[@ghigobattaglia2730]

Che energia! 3 strumenti meravigliosi. Complimenti

[@danielleeper7752]

This is right now one of my favorite renditions of Folia sequence.

[@ianwilkinson4602]

Bloody hell, an eye and ear fest. What talent , what instuments, what wonderful music, what a performance,perfection.

[@fernandoguill7279]

Maravillosa interpretación !!..

[@brichards71993]

viola da gamba is so underrated.

[@joseantoniotrejo2743]

Fantástico! 🎼👌🏼

[@felipegoncalves2470]

Unfortunately here in Brazil, I've never seen a viola like this. About the price, here it would be about 10.000 coins, the same I paid on my cello (and it's not a very nice cello).

[@agujerito]

Contact Elimar Plinio Machado, an amazing gambist from Brazil. I beleive he is from Londrina or Brasilia. Buena suerte! from Argentina.

[@jr602908]

I played gamba years ago, rented one from a member of the VDGSA way back when. Not only are they expensive but he cost of strings too was a nightmare for young early highschool aged me. After a 6 year absence of playing cello I have picked one up and am now considering buying my own gamba but I also kinda need a power hammer for my blacksmith shop so...decisions decisions.

[@happysailormusica]

people are saying - there is no difference between gamba and viola, uh, what??

[@tthoriel3930]

Incredibly Wonderful! Magnifique! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! The Lovely Trio! Merci Bien! and Thank You Very Much! (ScientificVision)

[@JohnvonZembeck]

É sem dúvida uma das mais belas execuções.

[@devidarcher1393]

Thank you for such masterpieces! More such collaborations!

[@michaelpedersen7752]

Kudos wery well done.

[@pierreitey1814]

Merveilleuse musique et merveilleux interprètes. Que du bonheur! Merci.

[@nerd9992]

what a discovery! viola di gamba would be perfect for rock music. your guys are perfect ensemble!

[@1sublime]

what a funky interpretation of La Folia... love all the excess of playing in this version, of the camera work, dare i say operatic, truly passionate Baroque spirit.

[@pedrocastellon3463]

Bravo Bravo que hermoso.

[@DechanoptAlix]

Quand je pense à la Mort, je regarde, j'écoute, j'admire ces 3 merveilleux artistes et celui ou celle qui les a si merveilleusement filmés, et l'instant présent devient Eternité

[@karayuschij]

Mais pourquoi penser à la mort ? Quand une telle musique existe la vie est si belle !

[@gongjaguee8834]

Thank you for yours performance and uploading 🙏 ❤

[@jamesgibson2179]

I never cease to be amazed and moved ! Expression of real and passionate life !

[@fransa27]

Incredible energy. well done.

[@domenicomarcucci2970]

Oltremodo fantastici.L'ascolto porta a profonde riflessioni sul senso della vita e della morte. Grazie.

[@bryenton]

AMAZING playing and beautiful videography. Stunning all around. Well done to you lovely people!!!

[@sammo3969]

This certainly is a fine recital. I like the Balder Quarter's piece better because their recording, while not as fiercely played as this one, the pace and instrumentation came out on top in my book, soothing, entertaining (esp. the drumming). Bravo to all.

[@jean-lucgrosse2048]

Fabuleux, envoûtant, transportant dans des univers indescriptibles

[@fusilijerry6295]

Who in their right mind would go and dislike this video? I DEMAND TO KNOW!!!!!!

[@jdbordelon7752]

beautiful music, just as beautiful as the violinist !

[@riverwildcat1]

Thrilling genius, and superb performing! It's an eternal classic.

[@HiNinqi]

the viola da gamba player is jamming so hard!! :D Sooo heavy, i love it.