Brahms: Violinkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Hilary Hahn ∙ Paavo Järvi

Johannes Brahms:
Violinkonzert ∙
(Auftritt) 00:00 ∙
I. Allegro non troppo 00:40 ∙
II. Adagio 24:10 ∙
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 32:16 ∙
hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Hilary Hahn, Violine ∙
Paavo Järvi, Dirigent ∙
Alte Oper Frankfurt, 21. März 2014 ∙
Website: www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de ∙
Facebook: / hrsinfonieorchester

[@datmo0se992]

That fourth finger vibrato has more power than all of my muscles combined

[@alexv3357]

"What? It's practical!" - Hilary Hahn, about 4th finger vibrato, 2019

[@raouldegendre2571]

Dat Mo0se was my

[@warszawa1546]

she benches 300lb just with her 4th finger

[@CamilaPerez-nk3pm]

s a m e

[@adipsous]

Her pinky stabs into Brahms and he lives again.

[@ericb8217]

I thought this was going to help me with my writing, but I ended up just watching the performance.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

I had Janine Jansen playing in the background while working, but I kept having to go back and watch her performance.

[@bloubear2557]

Every time on all her concertos while I was writing my Thesis, she's so mesmerizing it's hard to miss a part

[@moooyuuu3722]

I listen this piece during study. when the performance has already ended, my homework still isn't finish yet. *crying loudly*

[@hargow4u]

I put this on to go to sleep and I'm still awake, now onto her third concerto

[@mellflowers]

I'm currently writing right now while listening to this and it's doing me wonders

[@johannesbrahms262]

I‘m so proud of Hilary :) She mastered my concerto 10/10

[@pablodesarasate499]

that was very epic

[@sokanet9]

Where have you been, Mr Brahms? ※

[@spade9943]

@@sokanet9 ikr he hasnt dropped 🤦🤦

[@cageynerd]

Fucking wish I wrote a concerto. Now I won't ever know what a concerto I wrote would sound like in tune.

[@roncoleman7504]

How does it feel to impersonate a dead composer and take his credit?

[@johnblackledge4009]

I was a rock guitarist. At 6 in the morning after a party my friend said "Just listen to this." I said, "Not more classical." He said, "No, just imagine you're playing this on the guitar." I just sat there with my mouth open. I've never been the same since. Thank you, Brahms, for opening the door.

[@tinaasjatinaasja7448]

As you know,many musicians are/were inspired by classical music. More or less.

[@urbansmokes]

Listen to Sibelius

[@richardhussong7232]

@Samuel Saad - From the thumbs-up counts, I'd say a whole lot more people care about the original comment than care about yours.

[@MOGGS1942]

@Samuel Saad muslim, eh ?

[@tomswiftyphilo2504]

@@MOGGS1942 don't be that guy.

[@clonebin0]

3:16 the part you may be looking for

[@kbkmafia249]

clonebin0 thanks man

[@andrewtampubolon6833]

Legend

[@moonblue2001]

it was, thank you so much !

[@guilhermemarello5698]

thnx

[@greentea5534]

Lol your a genius.

[@consigliere_govi]

That pinky vibrato... Well you know, it's practical!

[@notacloud]

I think that most people have a good pinki vibrato but when you go on stage the nerves make everything a lot more jittery and harder to control

[@anna_young]

We dont do that here...

[@juliovictor376]

That reference... hahahaha

[@sanmao3333]

umm... ura pianist, but still, it's the TWOSET GANG

[@surprisedpikachu3301]

​@@notacloud omg yeah thats what it is

[@dannyboy2267]

Important parts in the Brahms Violin Concerto I. Allegro non troppo 0:40 - the opening 2:55 - build up for solo start 3:16 - epic entrance 6:01 - powerful part 7:13 - lovely part 8:58 - most epic part 9:25 - epic octaves 10:35 - mysterious part 11:51 - explosive part 12:22 - panicky part 13:58 - similar melody to 6:01 15:14 - similar melody to 7:13 16:59 - similar melody to 8:58 18:06 - cadenza 22:56 - ending phrase II. Adagio 24:10 - the beginning 24:17 - oboe solo 26:04 - violin solo start 26:45 - beautiful ending of phrase 27:07 - happier part 27:23 - interesting part 27:33 - build up for something crazy! 27:41 - sad & tragic part 28:19 - sentimental & adventures part 29:22 - solo between oboe & violin 30:11 - hopeful part 31:08 - ending phrase III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 32:15 - purely happy beginning 33:00 - jumpy part 33:26 - focused octaves 33:48 - screaming part 34:12 - main theme return 34:31 - calming part 34:48 - calm & wavy part 35:21 - powerful ending of phrase 35:46 - similar to 33:26 but different notes 36:08 - same melody as 33:48 but different notes 36:58 - intense part 37:17 - soft & hopeful part 38:35 - bouncy part 39:15 - triumphant part 39:48 - elegant & powerful ending 39:56 - applause Put in the comments what video I should do this on next!

[@millky3634]

DannyBoy thanks

[@courtly3845]

DannyBoy you should put 6:01

[@jkcs10]

thank you.

[@des_oranges_mauves]

Noice

[@spxn5753]

Thank you so much

[@Matthew-ny9bc]

Hilary Hahn is so good that she even lines up her bow hair removal with the orchestra : ) 9:54

[@reasonsgarb]

that made me laugh :')

[@smcaqua1079]

Haha thanks for pointing that out! It was so cool 😎

[@josefmueller6010]

Omg!!! 😰😱 You're right!!!!

[@NerdyOTt]

Thank you twoset for introducing me to this incredible woman!

[@MrLewis-lk8us]

Her intonation is perfect. As is her tone. Beautiful playing

[@Jabafish]

she is so good , so good that LingLing gets terrified when she asks him to compete.

[@sumsumcorda8]

My dad introduced me to Brahm´s music when i was about 7 years old: many years have passed and he is not with me anymore. Listening to Brahm is like having a bit of my dad again.

[@Dylonely42]

Well glad for you

[@FrekeOne]

Must be nice.

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

Beautifully said....

[@sumsumcorda8]

@@MiaFeigelsonGallery thanks

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

@@sumsumcorda8 you're more than welcome

[@Giannis_Sarafis]

I like how Hilary Hahn enjoys the rest of the orchestra. I think you don't see it very often.

[@drtmuir]

And much of the time, the orchestra she's playing with visibly enjoys her playing, which you certainly don't see all the time. 😂

[@benjamMin278]

Genii.

[@davkatjenn]

Imagine how amazing the sound of a full orchestra must be when you are right in front of it. That is how Hillary hears the piece being played.

[@GoldinDr]

She's always in complete control. What a superb musician.

[@GoldinDr]

+Georges Cancan What are you talking about?

[@Gr8Layks]

+Georges Cancan Did you get your education at McDonald's?

[@GeorgeWolff36]

With Internet and KZbin EVERYONE can be educated to his or her Fullest capacity in every area. I am learning to enjoy music like never before possible!

[@stephenmessick6619]

Yes I agree. You Tube reminds me of what the ancient Library at Alexandria must have been like.

[@GoldinDr]

Stephen Messick Minus all the videos.

[@jordanwartell-composer]

Great performance by Hahn and great conducting by Putin. edit: In all seriousness though, I think that Hilary Hahn interprets Brahms the best. Beyond her phenomenal technical skill to master this tough concerto, she plays with a natural "heaviness" in her bow and vibrato that perfectly suits the richness of Brahms.

[@GustavoReyesprof]

+Jordan Wartell Putin showing his skills!! hahahahhaha

[@user-qp9so6ly8k]

за путина - зачет

[@xbqchm]

He is Estonian -> you would probably got at least seriously injured if he told him in the face that he looks like a Russian (he doesn't look like one whatsoever).

[@jordanwartell-composer]

check the google predictions m8

[@alex_mountainbiker_dude7371]

especially putin

[@todever]

Sheesh, that first movement. Hilary and Mr Brahms had me in literal tears.

[@quasimodo941]

This is the most passionate interpretation of this piece that I have ever heard. Hillary understands Brahms, not just his music, but Brahms as Mensch. It's so touching I'm crying. I'm a cellist. I've performed everything thing Brahms wrote for cello. Because of doctor's mistakes I can no longer play but listening to Hillary helps me feel closer to Brahms.

[@12321dantheman]

Listening to the 1st movement with occasional thunder from a storm on the horizon, I think it gives it the right feel

[@olgamedvedeva6052]

your nickname is truly amazing

[@gracewang413]

BAROUQUE'N'ROLL...... that pun.......

[@victorycoffee92]

That is the single best username on the planet my friend

[@lamusicamagnifica14]

I don't know how... But her playing just speaks to my soul

[@MrIbgrant]

+lamusicamagnifica14 I totally agree!!

[@jollosaify]

She speaks to my soul......and to my heart.

[@dhlbfn18]

It's just real professionalism. Amazing stuff.

[@gracenguyen8467]

Same

[@eliseiodagiu5519]

maybe it's the beautiful piece of music...

[@somethingsomething5712]

Is this what falling in love feels like? Such a beautiful performance

[@foveauxbear]

The oboe solo that opens the second movement is perfection.

[@PPabloskis]

She is the only violinist that doens't make any facial expressions at all, she just express everything in the music!

[@xbqchm]

I don't like her dancing and her gestures towards the orchestra (they are totally useless), but I normally don't look at the video, only listen to the music. I like her playing very much, altough this very Brahms performance of hers sounds a bit too "disciplined" to me. I look for more heaviness and fire and all kinds of drama. But this is still an excellent performance.

[@1Aldreth]

this whole movement thing while playing is not something musicians do for show. most of the movement comes from feeling the music and is quite substancial for expressing rythm and dynamics. it is really hard to play energetic pieces without moving. in addition when playing with an orchestra as a soloist movement becomes the way of communicating with the conductor.

[@polarbear9968]

she is excellet, fantastic, marvelous. no doubt, but to say she is the 'only violinist that doens't make any facial expressions at all' is not a truthful comment.

[@lavinder11]

She makes facial expressions, they're just miniscule. Her brows were furrowed for the last 2 or so minutes of the piece.

[@jonathangriffith4227]

+xbqchm That's the thing about Brahms, there is no room for interpretation. Brahms was a extreme perfectionist, meaning that with any of his work, how it's written is how it's suppose to be played. The fact that you think she is too "disciplined" remarks quite a bit on her skill

[@fingerhorn4]

Listen to the articulation, particularly in the last movement. You can hear EVERY note of those fast, cross string, passages that 99% of other even great players gloss over or "smudge". Not so with Hilary Hahn. Every single note in every phrase is crisp and audible, in perfect rhythm.

[@alexv3357]

Not to mention that intonation... I've never heard another soloist so exact as her.

[@grouchymax6451]

If I may add, the only other soloist that "comes close" to do it the same way was Nigel Kennedy.

[@tkd2703]

@@grouchymax6451 Anne Sophie-Mutter

[@fredericmoresmau4303]

how insanely wrecked am I in REAL?!? What the hell did I do or misdo the last years to arrive here?! Thing is unlike Will I lost that person for real - not just fake - real

[@fredericmoresmau4303]

no BMW no DAIMLER MERCEDES no MBA I'm just a Looser with fading leg power....... and mediocre musicianship and mediocre maths

[@bonnielawrence8748]

Brilliant. I love how she is so gracious and acknowledges the orchestra.

[@fiandrhi]

She's one of the nicest, most gracious people in classical music. Everyone who works with her loves her.

[@davkatjenn]

We have all known people who say that they are not interested in music; it does nothing for them. That is like admitting that a piece of your soul is missing. Great art, whether it be music, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture......adds so much to life that to live without it or not to appreciate it would be no life worth living. Listening to this is an audio feast.

[@RicardoVillarreal33]

I love her "I'm the boss!" expression at 36:53 of the 3rd movement, hehe... Spectacular performance! Hilary as always offers a flawless execution and this beautiful violin concerto was not the exception! She's amazing!

[@TiqueO6]

Yes! Hillary is often not shy about leading the music, the orchestra, in tempo or feeling to where she feels it should be going. I wonder if she has an agreement with the conductor ahead of time about these kind of things, I have a feeling that she does and that the conductor has a responsibility to know the tendencies of the soloists. Her sense of interplay with the orchestra is so excellent and rare to see that I hope that people are noticing that as well because it is a true collaboration and sharing of inspiration in the moment that we are witnessing in the moment. The first time I saw her perform there were two things that stood out that don't always show on videos, that she moves her body with the music from the feet up is if she is slightly dancing, also that she turns and listens to different sections of the orchestra intently when she is not playing shows that she is also listening that intently when she is playing and that you can see and hear that connection very vividly is also apparent.

[@schm4704]

@@TiqueO6 I agree about the moving, or "dancing"- to me it seems that in the more intense passages, she gets her tone almost out of her legs, like a javelin thrower or something of that nature. I don't play the violin, but it sure looks lime a full-body exercise.

[@PeterSquitieri]

Funny I had never seen the video but every time she got to that part I would think ‘Hillary takes command!’ , which I think alludes to a book about Grant. She’s wonderful.

[@hargow4u]

She mentioned in one of her interviews that she often has a "conversation" with the orchestra during her performances to see how she can push them with her interpretation of the pieces. You can really appreciate that interaction here! Just lively and amazing

[@tuckerchris1111]

@@hargow4u k

[@chrisk8187]

She makes me cry. Mr. Bell and others don't. When she plays one doesn't think about how well she can play, but rather how beautiful Brahms' Concerto is. And not even THAT, just wallowing in the glorious sound of the music! It's as she's not even there, she the music!

[@wendyshell8679]

Chris K very well put.

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

Agree!

[@jamescecil3563]

CK, I think the mighty Brahms would be flattered by this performance, and by your reaction to it. I say mighty because I love him so. He would have never considered himself mighty, hence his mightiness. His music is laced with humility. And I agree, its as if she has folded herself into the music. There’s a lot great players, but the ones who really soar-like this one- do so despite their greatness.

[@tuberaxx]

I agree too!

[@dhlbfn18]

Hilary foregoes so many violin frills and indulgences, , leaving only incredibly interpreted master works - #discipline.

[@sharpstringsct]

My baby wouldn’t stop crying for like hours straight and I put this on and she immediately stopped crying and went to sleep ❤️

[@user-nb1oi1wt2k]

我小時後學鋼琴一直哭，看到像希拉蕊的小提琴演奏就不哭了！

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

Juliana Sharp So, it bored her to sleep?

[@davidjones-bh5xg]

Same with my son ! 😳

[@Luguanyu307]

​Why would you even think that way??

[@Luguanyu307]

​@@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO Plus not a single way that beginning will put anyone to sleep.

[@user-ly9lx8mu7q]

Помню март 2015-го...мы с женой тогда привезли в Руссу скульп.портрет поэта Курдакова...нынче ужинали под Брамса в исполнении этой обворожительной женщины Хилари - радость была несусветной, она прямо Орлеанская дева для меня - такого мощного эмоционального заряда давно не переживал, как от этой трактовки !!! Какая она красивая - эта женщина ! - и музыка через говорящий инструмент прямо будто разговаривает с нами - вот он, шедевр Брамса !!! - это пробирает до самого сердца !!! - спасибо Вам, Хилари !!!

[@na-kun2136]

Hilary-senpai.

[@violinbenjamin]

Hillary-Sendai-God, teach us how to do that 4th-finger vibrato! =D

[@violatione]

Hilary Daimyo!

[@DaviSilva-oc7iv]

Thy majesty, may thou through thy benignity and benevolence teach us, poor men, the art of mastering the violin.

[@MOORES777]

00:38 I. Allegro non troppo 24:06 II. Adagio 32:14 III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 39:56 Applause

[@gibsonakin]

Dick Moores ah, applause. my favorite movement

[@noah8503]

Lol

[@thatsEforEveryone]

Damn now I know why u put the time stamp of the clapping, Jesus 😂😂😂

[@johnolsen611]

Very clever ! Violinists,Musicians, artist’s etc, are often so fast forward in everything they say, write, or accomplish. Humor included, you prove my point! Very difficult to top creative minds.

[@pamllewellyn8029]

42:30 continued applause 👏 HH is phenomenal!

[@paulescudero9973]

Such a lovely performance. Hilary Hahn is a super star and I do appreciate the fantastic violin music she creates in this performance. Brahms is smiling down from heaven at Hilary who truly mastered the piece and interpreted it with the fidelity that Brahms would admire. I love the composition and to have such an artist perform it is rather pleasing. Thank you Hilary and also Paavo Järvi an extraordinary conductor and the wonderful orchestra. Thank you all very much.

[@maulvimuhammad]

those little jumps after she finishes some passages. that sparks in her eyes everytime she sees the conductor. she enjoyed this greatly.

[@bernardcremer31]

Exactly ! And I enjoy this fine art of communication..

[@RDArtist81]

I use the same bath towel, with different results.

[@xbqchm]

You deserve more likes. :D

[@eevasainila2154]

H

[@MrKn4rz]

"That's Gold Jerry, Gold!"

[@deinlaufcoach1342]

Absolutely

[@gerrylaarakker2123]

you are not doing it right!

[@jbrun3]

The perfection of the double stops is almost unthinkable. Such control over all of the technical stuff along with extremely well-planned articulation of the more expressive passages. Beautiful.

[@MrIbgrant]

+jbrun3 Yes!!

[@carolinehagedorn2933]

The fact that she did not get an immediate standing ovation for this performance blows my mind. This is beyond any performance of this piece I've ever seen.

[@dennyt4520]

That Frankfurt audience is always very reserved at first. After a while their enthusiasm kicked in.

[@Luguanyu307]

They probably forgot to clap because of how good it is

[@doctort3883]

I’m not a classical music expert but I do recognize that this is amazing talent on display.

[@roystewart4386]

That’s for sure.

[@Zero-bu5ry]

Your recognition is correct. She is one of the world's leading violinists.

[@randywoolf]

I am one, and you are RIGHT!!!!!

[@johnhunter3455]

This conductor and the Frankurt Radio Orchestra are really impressive. Very, very tightly organized when they play......reminds me of the old Toscanini recordings. This seems to be the perfect collaboration with Ms. Hahn.

[@xbqchm]

The German way of getting things done.

[@EricaMichelle09]

Hahn is such a goddess. I could watch/listen to her for hours. So mesmerizing!

[@WilliamScharf]

What can you say? She is the best violinist in the world today! Just her ability to play every note with such clarity is amazing.

[@jansnauwaert1785]

No, she isn't. Anyways, that is personal.

[@WilliamScharf]

Jan Snauwaert of course it is. But what is your choice. Sharing thoughts and opinions from others for me has led to some wonderful experiences.

[@jansnauwaert1785]

@@WilliamScharf There was never a time when there were so many top violinists. And by that I mean of course not only virtuosos, but violinists who are also great musicians. I don't have a strong favorite for the Brahms concerto (among the old masters that would be David Oistrakh). I listened to fragments of HH's performance and it is without a doubt one of the absolute top executions. Otherwise, the list of top violinists I like very much is long. My overall favorite is Shoji Sayaka. Others I like particularly much are Julia Fisher, Vadim Repin, James Ehnes, Itzhak Perlman, Francesca Dego, Midori, Sarah Chang, Isabelle Faust, Akiko Suwanai and of course also Hilary Hahn.

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

William Scharf Isn't that what violinists are supposed to do?

[@Bob31415]

@@jansnauwaert1785 You may now add to the list Maria Duenas of Spain.

[@user-ly9lx8mu7q]

Без всякого дурацкого наносного пафоса, как частенько случается с молодыми галчатами, Хилари на скрипке с музыкой кудесника Брамса творит просто чудеса !!! Браво !!!

[@user-gu6oj7iz5k]

Только не сгалчатами, а с орлятами. Эта великолепная орлица совершает восхитительный полет, а а мы изумлённо наблюдаем эту красоту. И это без пафоса.

[@hi2656]

Seems like, underneath Hilary's videos, the comments aren't all just arguments about who is better than her. It's a great thing to see that all of you are just enjoying the wonderful music. I've seen too many comments underneath many other videos of violinists, where people become so critical and end up wasting their time in comment fights.

[@hi2656]

Gotta love the camera work in her performances too, no awkward angles, no dramatic effects, no up-the-nose shots and meaningful transitions between perspecives. Just the whole stage, her, her violin, and the orchestra.

[@veloqis]

Music criticism I hate on KZbin: (1) ignorant comments about what's being played too slow or too fast, and (2) who's plays it better, who plays it worse. These back-and-forth comments could go on for a century and end up nowhere!.

[@da96103]

They are waiting for one of the practice rooms to free up.

[@JoePalau]

Paavo and Hilary make quite the team. For me the 2nd movement is beautifully played I forget the great recordings and live concerts I have heard of this piece. It’s always worth paying attention to how an orchestra responds to Hilary’s playing. I don’t think I could ask for more from their ensemble playing than recorded here. Beautiful, nuanced, tender, filled with energy.

[@timwood7408]

@@Rask0lnikov How true of all these videos. I just get lost in the music - brilliant. And the performance - outstanding. But is she better than others? How the hell would I know? I can barely play the triangle!! I just enjoy listening - wish others could do too.

[@jameshidalgo9337]

I. Allegro non troppo: 0:39 II. Adagio: 24:09 III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace: 32:14

[@sam650423]

thank you

[@ming-shili503]

Jaime Francisco Hidalgo Peralta iii

[@Bravo101i]

Thanks for it.

[@olaf2803]

Allegro, Andante, Anonkel und an Tante Monika :D

[@Noaxe_Tegrinde]

Thank you for helping us out. I'm so old that I only have time left for listening to the good bits.......so it saves valuable time hunting around for them. NoAxe

[@dreamcatchersong]

I'm sure that if Brahms could hear Hilary Hahn playing his glorious music he would surely smile because she draws out all the power and haunting magic of this emblematic work

[@editionprimavista4937]

... and perhaps write another concerto, especially for her!

[@denshatoube]

This is the best Brahms concerto video I've seen on KZbin. It is as expected, Hilary Hahn!

[@goodchessactor]

Majestic. Hilary so cool and calm always smiling. Truly a great violinist. After 3 years I must add that she plays a magnificent Adagio. It seems like I am hearing it for the first time when actually the first time was about 50 years ago. How is it even humanly possible to produce such exquisite music?

[@zeuszeus00]

Stunning playing of my favourite violin concerto by the best violinist in the world. Hilary is my kind of woman. Impeccable manners, the epitome of class. I could watch and listen to her for hours. Sometimes I do! We are so privileged to have KZbin, to be able to witness incredible performances like this from an undisputed genius.

[@bmgrooh]

WoW, she is is so certain. So on key and in touch with the orchestra. Her attitude and behaviour is of a kind I maybe have never seen before. What a woman.

[@deanevasius5629]

The oboe solo that opens the adagio slays me every time.

[@ayaso_fia]

The first movement cadenza gave me goosebumps. Interpretation and phrasing is superb.

[@StuartSimon]

Hilary’s point must be that Joachim’s cadenza is so familiar to listeners that it is sometimes rushed by soloists wishing to show off. Here she just allows it to breathe (and show why it is still beloved beyond the notion that it is the first one for this concerto).

[@AdmrlLocke]

When I was a kid and a teen I used to listen to the Brahms often while reading The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. After the Peer Gynt Suite, and perhaps Grieg's piano concerto, the Brahms always seemed the most fitting music somehow.

[@jin-suchoi2517]

7:13 is the one of the most beautiful melodies i've ever heard.

[@donrayjay]

I did not intend to watch the whole video but couldn’t stop

[@georgeparkins777]

Brahms had such a way with melodies! Also, it's so great to see Hahn playing something that shows off her emotional range!

[@rogeliogamboa7644]

I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard - played superbly by orchestra and violinist Hilary Hahn

[@beetoven8193]

Oh, God yes! I'd forgotten how much I loved Brahms! Thank you, Hilary. Thank you all.

[@TheMuston]

This is really where Hahn's unique bow playing makes a massive difference with every violin player in the world and probably the history. You can hear this at every single note.

[@ferdinangenius]

What she does not express with her face she does with her dancing. Lovely, magnificent musician.

[@lorik.6669]

Just close one's eyes then.....

[@lorik.6669]

When you perform you may use your face as you choose. One is not required to include facial expressions when performing. Listen to the music or chose an artist who's face suits your taste. There many other fine violinists out there to pick from. Happy hunting and a Merry Christmas!

[@Bob31415]

@@lorik.6669 What are you even blabbering about? The comment was not critical.

[@christofjoubert8850]

Her playing absolutely compliments Brahms's music. Brahms is simple in a way that makes it extremely complex and deep and very hard to capture successfully. Hilary Hahn's technically flawless playing and very deep interpretation takes it to whole new level.

[@qualityvigilante599]

What an accomplished violinist she is! So many hours of hard work behind all this! Thank you so much!

[@soebredden]

She is the prettiest , nicest, most gorgeous, talentet and most intelligent musician of our time-

[@JLar-bb5hl]

There's no "I" in Orchestra... No "she" either...

[@sneddypie]

@J. Larsen whats your point, your comment made literally no sense

[@paulsomers6048]

@@sneddypie It made great sense. It means the performance is about the collective music-making, not about an individual "star" personality. In that respect, it is among the most useful comments.

[@musicola7371]

@@paulsomers6048 It's a concerto - a soloist with orchestra. The performance is collective but the roles are not equal. Brahms in his concertos has integrated the soloist and the orchestra far more completely than most others save Bach.

[@paulsomers6048]

@@musicola7371 Of course it's a concerto with all that implies. But various soloists approach their solo role differently. Ms. Hahn's attitude is often that of a chamber musician. She always recognizes the other musicians on stage and even looks at them for ensemble purposes.

[@davkatjenn]

Wow.....I don't know how else to describe what it is like listening to Hilary Hahn play.

[@freeqwerqwer]

Her luscious full violin tone is pleasant to hear.

[@razert71]

These days i click when Hahn is in my feed.

[@judyclark2734]

Dear Ms. Hahn, I think you are an inspiration to young musicians, everywhere, and for all time. Thank you for your dedication to our dear Brahms. You, and he, have made everyone very happy with this offering -- and your lovely orchestra and Conductor!

[@ytnelsongn]

You are right. Inspiration to the young! And for us, poor mortals...

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The comfort of her performance is off the charts Hilary,s performance is incomparable and exquisite . and effulgent and ethereal

[@afluffyhamster9709]

Anyone else have this one saved and listened to it over and over again over the past 4 years or so?

[@aftertherainkr]

Beautiful! Thanks from Korea

[@skymarshallmarz5573]

This woman is one of the few violinists i can really listen to. Her phrasing, INTONATION, and effortless playing are devine.

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

Skymarshall Marz You're just too good for this world.

[@Augustin42012]

Cette musique est d'une beauté renversante et quelle maîtrise des interprètes, c'est presque irréelle. Merci pour ce plaisir qui vous nous offrez.

[@cageynerd]

The meaning of life... is found in this performance of the Brahm's Concerto by Hilary Hahn. Powerful, yet nuanced and witty, and also highly straight-forward. Just be happy that you are alive to witness such an amazing testament to the power of the human mind. I feel so blessed...

[@jeongwookim9514]

I mean.. shes beautiful

[@maddiepilz5711]

Yes same. Blessed.

[@kakichekakuhncaroletarnec2137]

Brahms + Paavo Jarvi+ Hilary Hahn = gorgeous !

[@BGMRelaxingJazz]

Started listening to this and now I’m hooked it’s like background music I just listen to when doing anything, for sure make me more at peace thank you for posting and for whoever reads this I hope your having a good day, good afternoon, good night where ever u are 👏✨👏✨👏✨

[@bianchiviolin]

Hiliarys' power and control particularly in the higher register is fantastic. Combined with Jarvi and the FRS the result is wonderful music making. It is also a pleasure not to be distracted by the contribution of the couturier.

[@VladislavGomulka]

Real violin genius ----- Hilary Hahn. Love you

[@travis5125]

*Typography Police:* Wait a minute.. . That's not an em dash, that's five hyphens!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Hilary Hahn has been one of the world's greatest violinists for several decades....

[@jefferyhanson1965]

3:15 For The Brett and Eddy Part

[@sneddypie]

you mean the solo entrance?

[@pavelskipaganini]

@@sneddypie No, It's the "Brett and Eddy" part

[@bhenschameleons5034]

@@pavelskipaganini lol

[@walterjoosten5750]

This is a performance of the highest order. A work of utter beauty. This performance is up there with those of Heifetz, Kogan and Oistrakh. I hope to hear her live one time. The tone of her violin is utterly pure. Listen to the cadenza for example. The sheer beauty of it brings tears to my eyes... The orchestra and conductor are also doing a splendid job. I could go on and on about this performance, but hey: just listen...

[@gerbs139]

Hopefully you will get the opportunity to hear a live performance - I was blessed to do so just last night with Ms. Hahn and the Boston Symphony with Andris Nelsons; truly as good as it gets (and I've been around for a good many years).

[@enquiriesgraphology755]

What more could one ask for? A fantastic, confident and excellent German orchestra, plus this heavenly violinist. This performance was made in heaven, in both the playing of the Orchestra and this wonderful lady. At last something KZbin has loaded which makes the world a better place to be. So many thanks.

[@karlberlin5422]

Dynamik,Esprit, Liebe, Seelenleben, jede Note ist authentisch, wirkt bis ins Innerste. Bravo Hilary Hahn und allen Musikern, auch Dirgenten.

[@joselopes2293]

This violin concerto written by Brahms is for me one of this composer’s main masterpieces. The interpretation required of the violinist is amazing. Hilary Hahn plays her touchingly in sensitivity and beauty. The orchestra and its direction are remarkable. Bravissimo for this magnificent interpretation and recording that gives us moments of unforgettable pleasure.

[@stannoll6248]

The most extraordinary violinist I've ever heard. Clearly the world's best in our time and maybe of all time.

[@JA-zs7fw]

the best clarity in the world!

[@watutman]

I'm not a music expert; all i know is what I like. i think this performance is one of the best. The first recording I ever heard of this was Nathan Milstein, and I think he has more feeling into it than does Hilary.

[@yalexie2913]

Jascha Heifetz wants to know your location

[@ytnelsongn]

I Agree

[@QUABLEDISTOCFICKLEPO]

Stan Nol Thanks for clarifying the issue.

[@Stam56]

I have heard this concert with so many great violinists, but this is the best perfomance of them all. Hilary is outstanding and simply better than the rest!

[@mangstadt1]

How can you compare a recording with live performances (experienced live by you, I mean)? I have attended three suberb performances of this concerto by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Salvatore Accardo and Schlomo Mintz (all in the late 1980s or early 90s). At a lower level (in my opinion) were Nigel Kennedy (because of his noisy foot stomping), Dmitri Sitkovetsky and others. I'm looking forward to seeing Hilary Hahn perform live (Mendelssohn) in Madrid this weekend (27-29 January 2017).

[@Stam56]

I can't, because I'm not compare live performances I've been to with recordings. I compare this concert with my own records (I have three versions, Perlman, Kremer and Kennedy), other KZbin clips and on Spotify and in my opinion no one plays this better than Hilary! I was on Hilarys concert in Stockholm when she played Mendelssohn and it was amazing, so you really have something to look forward to!

[@mangstadt1]

After posting my commentary I expected you would say you were comparing recordings. It was I who suggested you were mixing up live performances with recordings. Anyway, I saw and heard Hilary Hahn play Mendelssohn's concerto on Saturday, 28 January 2017 and she had me in a trance and drove me to tears in the first movement. I must say, I haven't heard anyone play better than her. As far as recordings go, I've got quite a few of the Brahms concerto, including Oistrakh, Menuhin (with two or three different conductors), Mutter and Hahn. I enjoy all of them but there's nothing like a live performance with a good violinist.

[@travis5125]

@@mangstadt1 January 28 is my birthday.

[@mangstadt1]

@@Stam56 In the end, Hilary Hahn brought me to tears with her Mendelssohn. Everything was so perfect and so intense, live at the concert hall. The second part of the concert was way beelow standard after hearing her play. It was also with a conductor who had to step in at short notice, so he wasn't able to do much in terms of rehearsing.

[@Lanternamagika]

Rarely did I hear a so perfectly tuned playing, indeed. Great!

[@hubertmeyer5791]

C'est totalement sublime! Vous rejoignez le divin, très chère Hillary! Je ne vois pas de plus grande et sensible expression de l'âme humaine! Vous êtes à jamais bouleversante tellement vous êtes présente dans chaque note, dans chacune de leur intervalle... Dans chacune de leur émotion...Votre sublime nous submerge! Puisse t il éveiller chacun de nous... Cher, non très chère Hillary Hahn! Je vous rends grâce

[@halneufmille]

My favorite violinist with my favorite conductor!

[@MatthiasHolgerMieth]

OK. But I've heard a slightly slower recording. I think the 2nd movement in particular could be played a bit more slowly in the beginning. Towards the end of the 2nd movement, it sounds quite good really.

[@halneufmille]

Matthias Holger Mieth Agreed. But don't ask these two to play slow :-) Jarvi's tempis are always quite quick and as for Hahn, well, we can listen to her Barber, 3rd mvt to have an idea of her taste for speed.

[@MrIbgrant]

And that superb violin into the mix!! What a combination.

[@cmw9876]

Hahn playing and the violin is a damn copy of Vuillaume's Paganini "Il Cannone". The most marvelous sound. It seems Vuillaume made a few. That is a good thing. I suggest the value of Vuillaume's violins is about to skyrocket. Who needs a Strad?

[@martinheald9718]

Another fantastic performance by this wonderful violinist. She is such a pleasure to listen to. Bravo, Hilary

[@lyndaproper1313]

She and Brahms make me proud to be a human - even if a lowly one.

[@alanspringall1541]

I've heard this by lots of violinists and Hillary Hahn is by far the best

[@ianwoollard2063]

I'm always amazed how such complex and complicated music can be remembered and played so well. What a performance and achievement. Compelling.

[@user-xw7vb9ku8d]

Her sound quolity makes my heart warm....... thank you.

[@danlo5]

I wish I understood the intricacies of the violin and why I prefer certain performances over others, but really all I know is that Hilary Hahn's Brahms concerto is far and away my favorite -- this one with Jarvi and her recording with Marriner. Technically and musically, it's flawless to my ears.

[@gwenn1491]

Amazing young lady playing the violin... I love this concerto since I can remember. Always a great pleasure to hear. Thanks for sharing...

[@77Chimmy]

This isn't the type of music I listen to, normally, but I can't stop listening to Hilary Hahn! Just beautiful!!

[@gerry1202]

+Dana Morgan If you can appreciate this, there is so much more in the classical realm that you should explore. I envy you the discovery.

[@77Chimmy]

Thanks Gerry, I'm working on it!

[@paularodriguez8261]

Do you want a guide? i can recommend you some pieces

[@crabbit101]

Hilary Hahn is fantastic. This is my favourite rendition of my favourite piece of music. The tempo, vibrato, everything is just perfect for me. I've listened to so many superb violinists play this piece who just seem to try too hard to make it their own and end up making it sound quirky, slightly bizarre and with a strange flow to it. Maybe it's just me?!

[@jonnymauser2433]

+Put the lotion in the basket Actually I think she has one of the best right arms technic but her vibrato is always the same. She doesn't seem to use it in a constructive way which I very much dislike. Her sound is very much beautiful but she doesn't experience this with her heart i feel.

[@Erickvazquezc]

+Jonny Mauser I almost agree. Who do you like better for this Brahms in particular?

[@Pitborn]

+erick vazquez Ginette Neveu, Hamburg 1948. Old, technically of course not what we would like to have, but as an interpretation unsurpassed.

[@jonnymauser2433]

+erick vazquez my Favourite Version is from Frank Peter Zimmermann which i enjoyed live from the stage but I like David Oistrakhs one too =)

[@mylord11100]

Coincido plenamente! Tuve la suerte de escuchar este concierto intepretado por "muy grandes" como el fantastico Perlman. Pero tengan en cuenta la edad de la Srta. Hahn. Con esa maravillosa mano izquierda dentro de 15 años estaremos frente a la mejor concertista del siglo XXI.

[@christaweber3902]

Sie spielen wunderschön Hillary Hahn bravo !! Ich könnte Ihnen Tag und Nacht zuhören ohne zu ermüden!! ..ein Genuss!! Vielen vielen Dank!!!

[@Bob31415]

Ich auch. Genao so.

[@alexv3357]

Hilary's playing is truly unique. Never a wasted note, never a single shred of the music that gets passed over or left behind. Every little detail is crystal clear

[@nalistrvshbag]

its so fluid i am here geeking over this 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@PhatRAT]

@@nalistrvshbag geek harder ive almost finished

[@johnhillsbery7113]

What an amazing violin player.

[@boredishfish2717]

Incredible how she is able to project a sound over the whole orchestra

[@hotmodelinbikini]

I swear, it's not just that they dress up for performances, musical artists are so physically beautiful.

[@Bob31415]

As a violinist, thank you!

[@rodolfomonaco7926]

Adoro Brahms per la sua ricchezza compositiva, il colore e la maestosità.