Itzhak talks about the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

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[@yeah381]

I love how easily he plays the "hard" and "uncomfortable" stuff

[@tiborvisi7438]

He did play the fast part out of tune. But who cares, really? He has big hands. On the upper part of the fingerboard there is very little space.

[@ttsfish1372]

@@tiborvisi7438 It’s not like noticeably out of tune. If anything it’s quarter tones

[@hannesheinz720]

Of course, this does not apply to Mr. Perlman.

[@warneryan1085]

@@ttsfish1372it is pretty noticeably out of tune but the speed and clarity is genuinely incredible. He missed a shift which affected the entire thing, but that happened most likely because he didnt care or pay much attention as he is just showcasing the passage

[@cnewtonc]

Itzhak, it was because of you I learned to played the Violin over 29 years ago at the late age of 16. I am almost 47 years old and I have been playing ever since. I am now a violin teacher and have performed all over the U.S. during most of my adult life. All because of you. I hope to one day tell you this in person. I hope you get to read this comment. God bless you. - NC

[@musicstuff698]

That’s remarkable !

[@evgenysemenov6051]

Now you are almost 54

[@evgenysemenov6051]

Jhenyviv Agaser look for some one, who is ready to give a violin, for example some kid got sick of the creaking instrument, and the parents need to give it for free, just to have more space, don’t be a lazy garbage, look in internet

[@cnewtonc]

@@jhenyvivagaser3397 Finding a violin will not be a problem; however, you must first find a good violin teacher and or school to teach you how to play. Find that first than you will find your violin. *Also let us know when you find a teacher or school that you can afford* . Without violin lessons it is too difficult to play correctly.

[@gumii5051]

I know i'm about 7 years late, but I just started a month ago! and i'm currently 16!! I aspire to be like you someday. Just playing my heart out whenever and wherever (well,, when i get good)

[@pakasit1812]

Mr. Perlman, you are the best violinist the world has now and obviously you are a well natured person. Your voice is cool.

[@giseleboudou3997]

magnifique

[@luisasalvagno9671]

@@giseleboudou3997 43ù

[@luisasalvagno9671]

⅜b6

[@ffantasia24]

"The wonderful thing about tchaikovsky is that he wears his heart on his sleeves"-this just totally reaffirmed the reason why I love this piece so much. The fact that its such an unabashed and bold expression of so many emotions, and how it really shows on his face when he plays.

[@KorKhan89]

2:12 If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly! Here you have it from the highest authority! /jk

[@kSmolarkowa]

TwoSet Gang is everywhere :D

[@tiborvisi7438]

That's exactly what I was taught by my great teachers.

[@jerryhe9963]

"Uncomfortable" Plays it like it's Seitz

[@malcolmdale]

I'll never forget the first time I heard Tchaikovsky's violin concerto over 50 years ago and I said, "I could listen to this every day for the rest of my life." I haven't but I still listen to it whenever I get the chance and I still find things I hadn't noticed before. Thanks for the post.

[@jhenyvivagaser3397]

Itzhak Perlman's tchaik is my favorite of all time. I can really feel he portrayed the piece so beautifully and full of emotions that it came to life. When I'm in idle I always listen to his tchaik and every minute I listen to it, I fell in love more. He's one of the violinist I look up. Even though I'm not a musician, I can feel he really puts his life on his playing. Kudos to you!! I really love your playing and can feel your emotions through it. Thank you for playing such a wonderful piece! 😍

[@AhrkFinTey]

One of the great travesties is how much static is in that recording 😭 It is my absolute favorite interpretation of the piece

[@AhrkFinTey]

Perlman's interpretation of this concerto is still my absolute favorite to this day. I think it has like 11 million views on youtube

[@warrenshapiro1]

What a wonderful musician, teacher and human being! The world is a richer place for you being here Mr. Perlman!

[@jcfbell3001]

his hands are freaking HUGE

[@tubbie0075]

No, it's the violin that's small :-)

[@tombarnes155]

I would love to know just how big as a measurement, they look as big as the violin.

[@jcfbell3001]

Tom Barnes Mark Peskanov makes a violin look very small as well... english.getclassical.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/41653_1315403742_1921_n.jpg

[@sierra3644]

those sexy sausage fingers

[@gaby2759]

He's 6'4" tall, so...

[@Dmichoacan]

if you can practice it slowly, you can practice it quickly

[@tiborvisi7438]

It's actually if you practice it slowly you CAN play it fast(er)

[@miwir1248]

Tibor Visi r/wooosh

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Not true.. I took piano lessons for 9 years, and if I practiced something slowly, that wasn't SUPPOSED to be played slowly, then I never could play it fast! I had to practice the fast pieces in tempo and concentrate with all my might that I could get the fingering correct, which I did!

[@PalKrammer]

Haha! I was waiting for the TwoSet reference!

[@angus24402870451]

Maestro Perlman is never rusty even he is old !!!!

[@fleosflanacek]

Maestro Perlman you are truly incredible

[@lastday8046]

This was one of my favorites when I was young I used to go to sleep with it. The music makes me feel like I am in a movie.

[@utopiandesign]

Best of skill to you Mr. Perlman. To me, the most beautiful moment in all the repertoire is the recapitulation at the close of the cadenza: a sublime deliverance from the tension.

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

I love Tchaikovsky Thank you very much Maestro Ithzak Perlman 🎻❣️🌷

[@иванкрюков-н7ж]

Гениальный скрипач Исак Перельман и Великолепный Человек. Больше ничего не могу сказать, моих слов не хватает, чтобы высказать ему свое Восхищение!!!!

[@LisaMurphy]

Wow I haven't seen him in awhile, he's still really cute.

[@gagasaurio12]

Please talk about the Mendelssohn concerto!!! hehe

[@삶을노래하는연수]

I'm so glad to see the Maestro. I am also a vocalist who sings with a physical disability. I always respected the teacher so much. Thank you for always listening to good music.

[@Nemesi]

This is a real musician! Thank you!

[@aoihamasaki6711]

日本からです！ほんとにイツァークポールマンさんのチャイコフスキーバイオリン協奏曲第1番は大好きです！死ぬ時はあの音源を聴きながら逝くつもりです😇

[@candiceazzara8877]

I love to listen to him.

[@tfh5575]

You e been my inspiration since I was 9 years old. Now I’m 30. You, Hilary, and James Ehnes are on my bucket list

[@AA-of4kl]

Thank you Mr Perlman for the beautiful music & your wonderful violin playing for decades & you are a great survivor .🎶😇🌈🌻

[@davidcartner7088]

I can see your music and feel it in my heart andminds eye. Music that truly moves the human spirit is music that will always haunt the minds ofmen like myself who strive for the perfect moment.

[@yacoubgirgis6400]

Sending my kindest regards

[@mariadelcarmenperez2215]

Thank you for your extraordinary talent, kindness, your gift of giving, and love. A remarkable musician and human being! ❤🥰😊🤗🌹Your fans who so respect and admire you for so many years

[@paulmiller8459]

My favorite part of these bits is the insight into what a certain piece of music means to Perlman. it adds significantly- each new interpretation - to what this musical expression is to a proper performer. and .."translator" to my idea of it.

[@kstevenk]

I'LL BE THERE TOO!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!! I'm so excited. Really.

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

Maestro, May you live long and prosper.

[@drwhocrazed]

Saw him play it in Rochester, had the same face when he played that "difficult" section :P

[@trevorpinnocky]

Whoever goes to see that concert is in for a real treat! Wish I lived closer. Please come to Boston soon. :)

[@87linceed]

What i would give to be there Mr Perlman please come to Mexico they are a lot of people waiting to see you here.

[@hongcello5346]

But, your play look like so comfortable♡

[@Sundawncer]

Thank you very much, I'm leaning so much from you.... you are such a great teacher, such a cool legacy!!

[@amadeus5889]

I'll be there tomorrow night. I can't wait; it'll be the first time I get to hear you perform live! I'm so excited!

[@gvn933]

when he plays at 1:07 its sooo beautiful (: ..... ahh

[@tyniecraft]

Tchaikovsky's music is full of life but is soft to the ears like a breeze.

[@BelonaFern]

I love you so much!

[@Walter_Nicolas]

Hello Pretty 💝

[@sahidallende3482]

NOOO NO LO PUEDO CREER !!! ES Itzhak perlman !!!! es increíble !!!! dios !! !que violinista !! mis mas grande admiración desde Argentina

[@dabeamer42]

Mr. P -- ex-cellist, amateur musicologist here. I've always wanted to ask a pro violinist about what the "big five" (or whatever number) fiddle concertos there are. Thanks for answering my question! Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and maybe Sibelius -- exactly my list!

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Is very interesting Maestro Ithzak Perlman 🎻 You are beautiful voice. Ithzak Perlman is for me the BEST violinist 🎻 ♥️

[@jimmyestrella1059]

He is a gift from God.

[@HEADSUPBERKELEY]

We love and admire you so much Thanks

[@SweetyA953]

he's playing this concerto in my city in just 2 1/2 weeks! :D #pumped!!

[@patrickmacy5882]

You are AMAZING!

[@27804600a]

please upload more videos!! We r looking forward to more videos from the great Perlman

[@butters62391]

8 years ago... I hope you and your family are doing well.

[@susannunes6196]

I just listened to the concerto on youtube when he was young and as usual he made it seem so easy.....Truly a genius ... now that he's taught you how it's your turn! but if you love the violin it should be no problem....err

[@solidsnakeliquidgas]

I was there when you played with the North Carolina Symphony in Raleigh this year! Superb :)

[@abohuchot]

Regarding how one does fast sequences of double stops and double harmonics on the violin can be answered in two ways. The first way, as maestro Perlman says in the video, practicing slowly and in rhythms. When it comes to playing the violin, everything you do will affect your playing, posture, breathing, concentration, hand position, and everything else, literary. It is all about how well one can adapt to the instrument and knowing how to practice this, take it from a guys studying Paganini.

[@jollyroger6089]

God bless you maestro

[@mohammadrezarahimi616]

Truly genius point!

[@carlosecabezas]

i wish I can be there,.. I wish you the best Maestro,.. Have a great Concert,.. =)

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Itzhak Perlman,is Wonderful,i love him so much,Hy is wanderfol!Hy is genial together 🎻🌹❤️

[@jorgeluispurizagamoj]

gracias maestro

Thank you maestro!!!

[@ryanpvw]

most beautiful concerto ever

[@greatmomentsofopera7170]

Everyone saying it doesn’t sound awkward: he made several mistakes in it, so he was playing it very casually but not very accurately!

[@greatmomentsofopera7170]

ShKhari2 well it is partly about mathematics - timing, intervals, frequencies, harmonics are all heavily based in mathematical principals. It’s a fusion of emotion, spirit and mind. And accuracy can mean fidelity to the what the composer intended - dynamics, tuning, articulation, timing, atmosphere etc etc.

[@tyniecraft]

Bump! Oh man I love Tchaikovsky so I will check that out, and your performance on the Colbert Report was amazing!

[@patriciavasquez573]

London records, 1982. You with V Ashkenazy. Beethoven Sonata... But there are several more.

[@alleoalle]

Please, you have to come to Sweden!!

[@msdiangeles34]

i love you Itzhak.You got love in the hood. get it baby.

[@ilumamouse]

Dear Mr. Perlman I just want to say that you are my favourite violinist. Will you ever have a concert in Switzerland?

[@Schtofenbach]

Looking forward.

[@johncharles2357]

When someone like Perlman says you can do it, take it with a grain of salt.

[@cornel999]

playing Paganini *is* easy if you have Perlmans talent. for us mere mortals, it's a different story.

[@GreytMusic]

You won't be disappointed. :)

[@arun3748]

thank you sirrrrrrrr

[@alytavarelita]

you are the best.

[@JJKSeattle]

Like sitting with God talking about life!

[@mattias5157]

I feel stabbed! Sibelius violin concerto is my favourite piece of music among all. 😄 But hey, what would Itzak Perlman know? 😆

[@mattias5157]

... and after that I go and look up one of his Sibelius performances and he nails it, of course. But with that said: Maybe there is a lack of heart in it, maybe he didn´t quite get it. What I mean to say is: Maybe you have to have the nordic experience of long cold winters to really fathom Sibelius violin concerto? Ray Chen said in a commentary to his first Sibelius violin concert that he contemplated a lot on winter...

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

Great violinist!

[@oOHisMastersVoiceOo]

I totally agree!!

[@chemtroy2272]

Thanks~

[@alecbfilm]

I WILL BE THERE!!!!!!!!! :D

[@ErickMRodriguez]

Im so inspired!!! ^_^ thanks MAESTRO!!!

[@JiveDadson]

The first movement is a real purty tune.

[@fabiovera7956]

Gracias profe

[@oOHisMastersVoiceOo]

HAhah i just listened to you playing this concerto on spotify!!

[@jaggerjacks8795]

I totally agree! He said the same thing about the Tchaikovsky being uncomfortable to play in an earlier video of him when he was much younger. xD

[@Danyartstec]

Maestro Perlman!! Es usted mi violinista favorito desde que tengo 11 años!! Le admiro mucho! Un saludo desde La Paz BCS México!

[@davidsawyer988]

So…..many people hated his music and, I’ll NEVER understand that.

[@ied7575]

those left forearm muscles tho

[@alexanderhan2819]

IE :D lol

[@gabrielyu88]

same here! ecpecially the third one!

[@wwjudasdo]

Yeah, yeah magic. We get it!

[@SoaringSounds]

You mean at 1:07? That's part of the Tchaikovsky violin concerto. Love that theme!

[@simplyeric12]

very well said about the two ypes of difficulty.

[@laurencelance586]

And he just whips out the instrument and .....BRILLIANCE HAPPENS!!

[@owenjiang3615]

I wish I could undislike the dislikes

[@alexanderhan2819]

Potato God ikr

[@poutou0108]

♥

[@henrycox6855]

OMG are you koichi kanaoka from central florida? I heard so much about your viola playing. You are the bomb diggity bomb shakalaka of viola. I won't forget that night when you came over to play with me!

[@ITMSNIPER]

its not very convincing when he says those parts he played is uncomfortable

[@btanirose581]

I used to dance to Tchaikovsky when a small girl. I'd just get lost in the music.

[@patriciavasquez573]

We may have you in vinyl. My look see today.

[@Curtismusicman]

@RAUL7475 That's near the very beginning of the first movement of the Tchaikovsky

[@enricogiannino7007]

I watched this video for the first time some years ago. Now I'm studying the Tchaikovsky violin concerto and honestly It doesn't seem to be as discomfortable as he says (so far). For instance, I've studied recently the Prokofiev violin concerto no. 2 and that was far more discomfortable to play!!

[@srinitaaigaura]

That one passage he highlights is always a bit weird for a violin though. Sounds like it belonged on a piano.

[@sheetmusicsadra5887]

2:17 you can practice it quickly