Hilary Hahn - Sibelius Violin Concerto with NZSO (2010)

[@theviolinnetwork5828]

Sibelius Violin Concerto time stamps: 1st Movement: 0:25 | Cadenza: 7:27 | Allegro M. Vivace: 14:42 2nd Movement: 16:57 3rd Movement: 24:40 Enjoy!

[@alexeyizmirliev64]

Rapido e forte!!!

[@alexeyizmirliev64]

Sembra Paganini!

[@dmitridmitrijevitsjsjostak3627]

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[@kyuntseng]

Applause : 31:35 😊 J. S. Bach : Violin Partita No 3 in E Major, BW 1006 VII. Gigue : 34:35

[@김길동-j9z]

Who's conducter ?

[@posford]

thank you TOWSET for introducing Hilary Hahn to me .

[@smhmyhead8017]

Towset

[@strings1984]

Thank you Hillary for introducing me to violin and then twoset. 😉

[@tahitaua]

I'm in the same boat I guess....I am a kiwi, and the works of the NZSO is something that I certainly enjoy visiting on occasion, reminiscent of days gone by, just a young teen on his first visit to the Christchurch Townhall witnessing the power of a Symphony Orchestra. TwoSet introduced me to many an amazing artist of recent of which Hillary is one of a few. A fantastic collaboration, thank you.

[@ILikeBirds]

(1994) 16 year old Hilary Hahn: perfection (This one) 30 year old Hilary Hahn: legendary (2 year old recording) 38 year old Hilary Hahn: Ling Ling

[@wiejetze8397]

Sorry - what means Ling Ling?

[@ILikeBirds]

@@wiejetze8397 watch TwoSetViolin

[@louise7115]

She is already 38? She looks 20 to me

[@ILikeBirds]

@@louise7115 she’s almost 41 now

[@napper2212]

You are messing up the order of achievement. Perfection is the highest. Legendary is below perfection. As for "Ling Ling" - it sounds silly & childish (if not stupid) - kind of like kindergarten vocabulary. And it's not English.

[@violinarchive]

Her bow control is insane. She can use two inches of the bow and make it sound like eight. Her articulation on certain notes is more forceful, effective, and satisfying than that of anyone else I've heard, without ever being crunchy or unnecessarily rough.

[@michelsoucy1245]

Check Maria Duenas

[@patrickjwilliams8342]

This really is Hilary at her absolute best! An absolutely sensational performance by a true genius of the violin.What a privilege to be able to see and hear this.

[@gracepei2115]

Very good comments,thanks!

[@odw32]

"At her best" I think the only one who can do Sibelius better than Hilary Hahn, is Hilary Hahn. Check out her performances with Radio France orchestra (2019) & The RAI national symphony orchestra (2021).

[@patrickjwilliams8342]

@@odw32 Absolutely agree!

[@siewminglau6799]

I don't think anyone has ever taken the notoriously challenging 3rd movement at such a fast pace, and executed it as effortlessly. Mad props to Hilary. Simply phenomenal.

[@NewFelixTwo]

Yea, I was thinking the exact same thing! And she nailed every bit of it!! She is phenomenal!

[@maximilianb.8789]

*Caughs* Heifetz. But still insane, how she plays that concerto. Doesnt get anything better than that.

[@ashtonlaurent6923]

Looking at this recording of Hahns Sibelius and her most recent Sibelius honestly shows me how much she constantly grows as a musician and experiments with different parts of the way she chooses to play despite both being equally good. Hope that makes sense lol😀

[@Jabafish]

I was thinking that. Somewhere in the 2nd movement I just said out loud 'she has gotten better'. You can really hear it! HOW CAN A HUMAN BE SO TALENTED AND YET GET *BETTER*

[@bewell4743]

I think you said it just perfectly.

[@johnjsabrowski2214]

Complement the Vioin also, all who post. Can any one of you tell which Strad Is being played here? Amen . .

[@mrsmd4616]

@@johnjsabrowski2214 I think this Violin is a guarneri del gesu il cannone Copy by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume in 1834

[@TomsDone]

Are there any particularly performances you folks are comparing this one to? Here she is with Fabio Luisi/RAINSO (2021-10) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qTXpecipifisU Or with Mikko Franck & the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France (2019-05) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGHaYadqhtNpgrs

[@dsrtsnw]

this is the best recording of this concerto. ever. i am in awe.

[@chadpell2328]

Absolutely phenomenal. She is awesome all around. I hear she married with two girls now. I hope she teaches them the same discipline she was taught. I'm sure she will. Beautiful recording. Thank you for uploading.

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

There are good violinists, great violinists, and then there’s Hilary Hahn. Like Heifetz before her, she’s in a class by herself. I see, I hear, but I just can’t believe. Her artistry, her virtuosity, are...beyond words.

[@jong9787]

she speaks with her hands.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

The best Sibelis interpreter alive everything is so crisp and clean...

[@shivkagrawal282]

Energetic 🎉

[@estherbreslau6075]

She is absolutely amazing! I have loved this concerto for many years (I am 85) and have never heard a better performance. I am so glad she is so young. It means we have many more concerti, violin/piano and violin solos to look forward to.

[@andygossard4293]

May you be around for all of them. This is the most enjoyable concerto of all to listen to, I find, today. I'll have to learn it.

[@pelarinbacosiii448]

Her playing is effortless. I had the pleasure of being on the same stage with her, turning pages for her accompanist ,Andrius Zlabys, in performances of Beethoven's "Kreutzer" and the Brahms D minor Sonata. Unforgettable!

[@carluy7351]

3:09 iT's PrAcTiCaL!!!

[@Jasper_4444]

If she had to play the entire concerto the other way around to save her life, she'd pull it off.

[@johnalexander301]

Her fourth finger vibrato is insane!

[@serge-alexisgiroux8739]

It's practical

[@sebastianciarfella3061]

@@serge-alexisgiroux8739 twoset

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I understand it is a joke, this about her fourth finger vibrato, that I can read in all comments all the time. Personally I think her third finger vibrato is even better!

[@tfh5575]

Serge-Alexis Giroux 😅

[@remember9097]

@@staffanolofsson8201 just being able to get vibrato on the 4th is something to be amazed of

[@mintchoco5640]

Her bow distribution is the most economical I've seen, so amazing

[@ladydelcarmenfloresflores6141]

Feliz. Cumpleaños. H. +H.

[@grabsmench]

very economical vibrato too

[@mariedagoult1]

True, I find it interesting how she can control everything on her bow perfectly without even moving her right thumb.

[@idkhbtfmandnowimsad994]

Get ready Eddy... not long before you have to do this.

[@chriss6356]

objectively, she is the best violinist there is in terms of technique. no other violinist plays this cleanly.

[@timothyangeles4222]

Have you heard of daniel lozakovitch?

[@danielasaldana9910]

@@timothyangeles4222 yo si

[@caseyngo1693]

James Ehnes

[@chriss6356]

@@caseyngo1693 yea james ehnes is really good too. i still feel like hilary is slightly more accurate.

[@kevinvanhove5834]

wrong. augustin hadelich does

[@bewell4743]

The opening photo with the cellist with his eyes closed says it all. We are all blessed to have had Sebelius walk this planet.

[@cameronwarmerdam4251]

I was gonna be like how did I miss this recording I've listened to every sibelius on yt but then I say the release date

[@sakuntalabasu1493]

Is there anything left to say about Ms Hilary Hahn? Yes there is - it is that she always always puts the music first and foremost. There is no "I am a star celebrity" humbug about her and cosequently her interaction with the orchestra/ conductor brings out the best possible performance for us to hear. This performance was a fine balanced one by the NZSO who are new to me. I particularly liked the fullness of sound the strings produced and woodwind/ brass , always a very important component in Sibelius' orchestration were excellent. All In all, a lovely half hour listening to glorious music. Thank you for this upload.

[@wuillymay8815]

This video saved my life just right now. Idk how to say THANK YOU.

[@theviolinnetwork5828]

I'm sure I had little to do with it. You seem like a wonderful person. Take care buddy :)

[@wuillymay8815]

Thank you so much. Always trying to be a better soon human. Have a nice weekend

[@DD-d6d3]

SAME. Was so anxious. Needed this.

[@mairimsreeb]

These comments make me tear up. Hope you all are and stay well

[@oguzhanyalc2280]

Look at the part at 25:18 !!! There is no violinist that plays that passage as clean as she does.

[@chainuser1774]

Yeah my jaw hit the floor. Absolutely incredible.

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

This level of skill brings tears welling up...

[@JaapVersteegh]

That's what 40 hours of practice a day does for you, or rather... for her :p

[@donaldallen1771]

@@JaapVersteegh Yes, you corrected yourself. I'm sure she works hard, but she's a one-in-a-gazillion talent. Anyone of us could work harder than she does and not come within 4 or 5 orders of magnitude of getting the results she does. The same was true, of course, of Heifetz or Oistrakh or Stern or Milstein or Perlman, etc.

[@stevenvinson1615]

It's the rhythm that does it for me. It's so hard to play that just surviving it and warping the rhythm here and there is almost inevitable.

[@rich70582]

This whole work is stunning but the melody starting at 13:51 is so beautiful. It gives me the chills every time I hear it! Hilary Hahn's master class in phrasing and technical proficiency!

[@benpockrass2475]

This is my favorite part of the whole concerto and I think this recording is the best, there is nice counterpoint between the orchestra and violin and often the orchestra is muddled, I bet its hard to balance and coordinate between the orchestra and violin at this part, but this orchestra in this part plays more clearly than any other recording I've listened to. Sometimes I think violinists focus on their part but dont balance it well with the orchestra, but Hilary is one of the few violinists that is really good at balancing her part with the orchestra. Honestly most other recordings even of great violinists play this part however they want, which is great, but often the orchestra hangs back because of the tempo changes made by the violinist. Anne sophia mutter for example plays this part really nice, but she takes such liberties by wildly changing tempo mid measure that it is impossible for the orchestra to play along with her. All of this is to say I come to this exact recording to listen to this part.

[@rich70582]

@@benpockrass2475 I totally agree!

[@zosimolee2873]

We are blessed that Hilary Hahn is alive and plays the violin like this.

[@limitstoprogress]

Students, pay attention! This is a master-class in virtuoso violin, by perhaps the finest performer ever! What a fine concert hall this is, with excellent acoustics and the orchestra is not crammed at the end. Huge thank you to all involved! That Bach Partita for encore is totally exquisite! (from Canada)

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

The personification of human excellence. HH, I salute you. Magnifique. Sibelius says hello and he is so proud!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

The best Sibelis interpreter alive everything is so crisp and clean.....

[@fabioghezzi1969]

I could add infinite versions of Hilary's Sibelius to my favorites and it would never be boring

[@janeroth8511]

It is so good! But there is also a newer Video of the sibelius violin concerto. I just can't believe Hilary was 30 years old there

[@ILikeBirds]

Jane Roth same . She even played it at 16!!!!

[@simonwong2738]

This one is more energetic as compared to the newer one with a sitting conductor.

[@ILikeBirds]

Simon Wong yeah but her playing improved

[@simonwong2738]

Sibelius is a musical adventure, so I prefer the younger Haln, but her Brahms was definitely better when getting older, looking forward for her latest Beethoven. By the way, the Geneva Hall is gorgeous, and her Bach was amazing, what a pleasant experience.

[@avabloomfield]

Simon Wong I have to say I personally prefer the newer one. Not only has her playing improved but the connection, interaction and smiles between her and the conductor make the performance impossible to look away from.

[@richardspaur9707]

I am a musician and have been all of my life, now 78, and this young lady is nothing short of Genius!

[@debramoffett-collins4014]

She is absolutely the best violinist in todays world. I just love listening to her!

[@kenbarton2599]

And the lady does it again. A perfect and passionate performance from start to finish. What an extraordinary talent.

[@stephenestall9044]

Wonderful playing by Hilary Hahn of this special concerto. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, on their first trip to Europe, are very able performers too.

[@goodchessactor]

Does any part of the solo NOT have double stops? Amazing playing by Ms. Hahn, Bravo! Truly one of today's best violinists.

[@niceguy8935]

Yes.

[@gracepei2115]

She is the top one!

[@amiedo]

Brilliant as ever! I have been waiting for the full performance since her interview video uploaded 7 years ago. It's finally here. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@arasswara1651]

Yes me too!

[@judesolis481]

Yes, me three! 😅 Thank you, uploader! ♥️🎶

[@tylermoore8218]

This is by no means a bad interpretation, it is actually one of the best I've seen, but I compare it to her performance at 16, 39, and 41 and I see a trend - she keeps improving, keeping everything good about her playing, but refining it - come 42, she'll be unstoppable! I don't know how someone who is "always" perfect keeps getting better (that's a joke, I know her secret - PRACTICE). Seriously, I am impressed she sounds better than ever fresh off her sabbatical - this woman is an inspiration to me, as a musician, and several million other musicians and non-musicians alike! If anyone was Ling Ling, Hilary definitely should have the honor of that title, because she clearly puts in her 40 hours!

[@1014p]

Are you saying that girl, the violinist. Is not in her mid 20’s to 30 tops, but actually 41? If this is true holy cow I would have never even close to guessing her age. Watching her hand and hearing her violins clarity makes it pretty obvious she is top bracket violinist. A very pretty and stunning violinist at that. Ok just looked her up, currently 42 years old. Im simply surprised this is even possible. More surprised never seen anything about her till recently on KZbin.

[@JohnathanJohaisen]

@@1014pwas also surprised when I found out her age

[@rajasrisinharoy2687]

Indeed, Sibelius's violin concerto is heart-touching. Speechless! And yes, Ms. Hilary Hahn, beautiful as always. Loved this! ❤❤

[@KreatorX1029]

Looks like you've got another rendition by Hilary to refer to for your practice, Eddy and Brett XD #twosetviolin #3MSibeliusDrop

[@ianyoung4924]

Exquisite!

[@techstuff7119]

Can't wait :D

[@dabeamer42]

An excellent performance, but there's another one of Hahn, playing the same work, with the Radio France orchestra from a year or two ago, and that one is even better. She's like a good wine, getting better with age.

[@odw32]

And then there's also the 2021 performance with the RAI national symphony orchestra, which might be my favorite.

[@Bobmartiz1]

I would like to thank Mr. Hansen on a Facebook post for linking this video featuring Ms. Hilary Hahn. I had never heard of her before but watching and listening to her on this video I have fallen in love with Ms Hahn's musicianship. This is a powerful and magnificent performance. She is a magnificent musician. Listening to this, I was transported to a netherworld in my imagination. I am a life-long jazz aficionado, I am over 80 years of age and I love all music, but Ms. Hahn has crept into my musical heart.

[@willemt409]

A very nice concert indeed, Hillary play's amazing as alway's!

[@j1110a222]

13:55 / 4:20 it sounds exactly like those emotional/romantic scenes from a movie

[@bluie2889]

yes haha

[@afle007]

this is my favourite violin Concert!!!

[@robertcohn8858]

This is such a phenomenal, beautiful and powerful performance. Why isn't the audience jumping to their feet at the end?

[@drewyallop]

Looking around = mindfulness exercise? She is a soloist but not alone.

[@kerenrodriguez9946]

8:54 i'm the man that's back with the cello whenever I hear Hilary😌

[@msmorado]

the 3rd mov makes me cry.....how much did Hahn practice for that cruel part.....anybody of the world in this time can't be better than this.

[@eduardosuarez4762]

O M G! This is SO Beautiful! She is so absolutely perfect; it seems, even better than her previous same performance years ago, absolutely Gorgeous in every respect. She's definitely not (not) human!

[@iamjane9628]

Of all her stunning performances of this concerto here on KZbin, I can't decide which one is my favorite! This may be it, however. 😍😍😍😍

[@rustybolts8953]

Nothing short of absolutely amazing! The electricity generated so strong my computer decided to do an automatic replay. Must go out to see if my house still has a roof!

[@rustybolts8953]

@@horacioplotino1894 Its OK the roof is fine:-:

[@rustybolts8953]

@@horacioplotino1894 Just watched again. This time no odd electrical activity, computer did not repeat the performance.

[@angelareading2669]

Beautiful music thank you it is my husband's favorite. He is listening from his hospital bed and getting enjoyment from it. Thank you so 💓very much.

[@dennyt4520]

Hillary played this piece as perfectly as is humanly possible. Fantastic!

[@johnpeter9353]

Hilary Hahn-undisputed Best Living violinist in the universe

[@gracepei2115]

Agree!!!

[@JoseJimenez-tc6ij]

Not even close

[@davidkuder4356]

She speaks to the strings, and the Violin *answers*...

[@Ysmir.]

As much as I respect Hillary Hahn, there's no such thing as 'undisputed' best violinist.

[@dylankwong1512]

@@villesarkilahti4975 I like people like you. You state your opinion and then give a logical reason to why you've formed your opinion. Only thing is that you disregard other people's opinions. You can call her overrated, but saying that the original comment is a joke implies that their opinion is worthless and is, at most, a joke.

[@dsrtsnw]

just perfect. dont ever delete this

[@ТатьянаФедоровна-щ2п]

Мой любимый концерт да еще в исполнении прекрасной скрипачки! Спасибо.

[@mrsubase]

For sure and for certain Sibelius was a violinist, with a an ability that transcends description, but this composition gives the virtuoso The uncommon ability to express what only a violin can voice, ...that next level of, good Lord how do I say it? Of course the violinist would have to be able to actually “channel” the message combined with an orchestra and conductor that understands and can perpetuate the message. Jacqueline du Pre was on that level. Hillary is on that level. So I might add is this orchestra and conductor. What a wonderfully rare moment, thank God for KZbin.

[@randywest1185]

What an incredibly beautiful hall!

[@durhamgrigg3125]

Great performance. Wonderfully directed and sensitively supported by the NZSO!!

[@kathyalmuller5143]

Just saw your tweet on the art of composing. A brain like yours has many beautiful melodies to be unleashed. Please, Hilary, for posterity, publish some music that originated form your brain. The combination of your skills and creativity is truly unique in this world. You deserve to be in a class like Paganini and Mozart.

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍

[@arasswara1651]

Awesome 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks for sharing.

[@richardjx5442]

Her mastery of the instrument is stunning❗️Her control of the entire ensemble is even less believable ‼️The stream from Sibelius’ brain to the black dots on the lines to her brain then to her arms and fingers is one totally integrated process🎯There however one step higher: her performance of the entire solo part unaccompanied, available on KZbin as Hahn Solo👍💪✅

[@vantilate]

Hilary Hahn plays beautifully as always. I just wish the microphones hadn’t been quite so near!! They’re practically popping from the intensity of her playing.

[@alainrobynsds5735]

nous avons ici le sacre de ce concerto,un chemin de lumière, haute merveille, hilary est miraculeuse, un joyau dans l'univers du violon

[@j1110a222]

oui oui, je suis totalement d'accord

[@andriesbartels3454]

Hilary Hahn at her absolute best! What an experience.

[@jaimekopstein4248]

Oh she was a muse in this video. Thank you.

[@LSS55]

My eyes want to listen this song too

[@jgbusquets]

Piece :-)

[@DomtheWise314]

I am in LOVE with her dress (and her playing) :)

[@bewell4743]

Simply put, this is what happens when you put a room full on dedicated and magnificent people all in the same room.

[@therandomvidguy5141]

anyone here from twoset? anyone here waiting for the drop?

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Comfort of her wonderful performance is off the charts

[@lond2835]

Wow! Thank you, Danke, Merci

[@parsabahrambeik4381]

It was one of the most unprecedented performances in at least the last two years, saying: "We are still alive, we are still hopeful، There is still a lot to be said, a lot of potential surprises. ." Thanks

[@laughinloveforever6707]

This is a great recording from 2010! Thanks a lot!

[@roystewart4386]

Fantastic performance.

[@irapuacorreia6203]

Não consigo encontrar palavras para expressar a Beleza dessa deusa do violino...Só agradecer!

[@k4ir0s]

Cool. I emailed NZSO years ago asking them if they had a copy of this to share. They didn't! Thank you for posting it. I love this performance

[@MLaval]

Habemos más de alguno de habla hispana,de latinoamerica,que conocemos a Hillary y disfrutamos de su música,de su ENORME talento y virtuosismo!

[@sylviaelenamunoz2572]

Hay Obras más modernas ejecutadas por Hilary Hann. Ojalá podamos disfrutar.Muchas gracias!!😅 Emocionante!!!!😮

[@remember9097]

It´s so freaking different from her recent one..omg Love them both

[@mizofan]

The greatest concerto. Superb performance. Next stop: Oistrakh playing it

[@タンノイアンシン]

What a wonderful performance! Sibelius is smiling.

[@alice40758]

As always perfect💜

[@odiegosgbr]

Essa mulher é incrível... obrigado ao canal por postar essa obra prima, fez meu domingo melhor daqui

[@mmppeegg]

I have a recap of this video, Hilary was young and so charming, now her performing skill is so strong that we fully enjoy in it. Really wish the day she comes Taiwan again! I will go absolutely.

[@ziondar3716]

omg what a beutifull performance she is so professional.

[@cageynerd]

Holy fucking crap... That was insane. Especially the last movement. I need to lay down...

[@filippoarena454]

Damm it's so good

[@elzbietabuzalska-wylegaa1319]

Cudo, nie koncert....Dziękuję ❤

[@healingvision91]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you SO MUCH for uploading this

[@구름-t7l]

Postivie side of internet. Thank you!

[@VicenteChamberOrchestra]

Thank you! Wonderful!

[@sylviaelenamunoz2572]

Bellisimo. Hilary Hann debe ser la mejor violinista contemporanea a nivel mundial. Es perfecta se ejecucion e interpretación. Hay obras

[@serlal-s3b]

On écoute le concerto de Sibelius joué par de bons violonistes et on aime bien, et puis on l'écoute par Hilary ... et là c'est une autre dimension, un nirvana!

[@linglingss_-]

hilary is one of a kind. no one cam ever be another hilary han, she is absolutely amazing

[@DiSanzio]

She’s a miracle!

[@kathyalmuller5143]

The thought of you playing solo violin with orchestral accompaniment to "The William Tell Overture" is one performance that would be a lifelong treasure for your advocates now and for future advocates. Your interpretation would be the difference between what you are capable of and anyone else who could accomplish such a feat.

[@jong9787]

great maestro and orchestra,,,,she is like a giant hug,.

[@cageynerd]

Not only did a woman finally and undisputedly reach the pinnacle of violin playing, but for recorded playing, she is literally the greatest violinist who ever played the instrument. You think of this in the context of a male dominated industry -- that two females have become the greatest of their time, one in piano and one in violin, but even more truly for violin playing, Hilary is the undisputed greatest violinist in history. This performance and level of playing is unbelievable. I've listened to every recording of Beethoven, Sibelius, and Brahms. I've never come across better than Hilary Hahn and this in her LIVE performances... For the record, I do feel that Heifetz reached Hilary's level of technique but her playing is so much more solid and prepared, and she excels in chamber playing where Heifetz could care less if the orchestra was with him...

[@cameronwarmerdam4251]

If I remember correctly, she started chamber (1st chair) at like 12 and had to learn how to lead, which helps her now stay with an orchestra. She pays close attention to the orchestra and doesn't see herself as needing to be the center of attention. Heifetz stuck with the same accompaniments and even directed their every sound, including fingering. Hahn works more with the orchestra instead of making the orchestra work for her which of course helps her play with a large variety of different conductors and orchestras.

[@mizofan]

Oistrakh's Sibelius is the greatest, imo

[@cageynerd]

@@villesarkilahti4975 Actually, I've seen Kavakos more than 10 times and Hilary about 6 times. So no, I think Hilary's sound travels further and Kavakos is a little softer. "Open" sound does not describe anything.

[@jacc88888]

I agree and I also don’t agree. I still find Oistrakh’s playing more emotional and if it were possible I could almost drink his sound. Hahn is more brilliant and even more technically perfect but at the end of the day it comes down to personal taste.

[@sunguflottman9658]

You forget Paganini.

[@mirandaayoung5]

Hilary is definitely one of the best of the modern violinists. I used to play the violin, but was no where near her caliber.