John Williams, Itzhak Perlman - Schindler's List

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[@sharonhii1099]

Itzhak’s version feels like the violin is crying deep inside but still trying to hold back the tears and putting on a straight face.

[@jehuirasales3588]

Hes the original one who played this.

[@franziskad.5738]

Oh.. yes.. very well said

[@stephenwatkin18]

He makes his violin speak

[@seanp1129]

Possibly the most beautiful and tragic pieces of music ever written.

[@tomfuller5585]

The weeping violin. John Williams and Itzhak get it perfectly. Such a treasure.

[@judithGALE-ry8cz]

Beyond a masterpiece......... Spielberg, Williams ,& Pearlman Created a miracle

[@lanacicmanec8568]

So beautiful

[@martinlouden9005]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written in my opinion. It tears me apart each time I hear it!

[@AJ-bz7wq]

So so true

[@merrilynstanger7241]

I agree , I am an ex ballerina , forever a dancer and I am choreographing edited , I am injured too , say half the piece , my long bendy arms with small but beautiful In line steps piece for a Jewish woman , my rock through my injury , lockdowns and a quiet achiever . She is an outstanding in all ways teacher. Her daughter said ✔️she loves this ! I will honour all Jews with my emotive arms and my father who was the most unbiased human , loving all , he would be happy

[@Patcall7777]

So true; it’s deeply coming from the soul.

[@lindaopthof2783]

In the same category as Mozart

[@NickJay]

You and me both, Martin. I've listened to a few renditions of this but Itzhak's performances are extraordinary! I mean he makes that violin almost sing! Beautiful.

[@kway745]

The violin weeps, and I with it.

[@bceagledeb]

I was at this concert, which was filmed for Evening at Pops. The hush at the end of the piece was completely accurate--the audience was reacting to a superb piece of art...

[@melparker9337]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

[@izzybee2705]

Punto

[@simoncarrier9910]

you just haven't listened to much.

[@melparker9337]

@@simoncarrier9910 Really?

[@Singapom888]

This piece of music is sacred. The reality it touches is so horrendous, so awful, so unspeakable. Only this music can begin to express the sadness.

[@kkal9915]

@@simoncarrier9910 Simon you are correct. LOL!

[@margothh1895]

Perlman is one of the only ones who can play this well. He doesn't just play the notes, he really gets the whole feeling and sadness. It is almost like the violin is crying. It is so beautiful and his timing and everything is just perfect.

[@margothh1895]

Margot HH and I have tried to play this, but I just can't get the sorrow and the power of this beautiful and thought provoking song.

[@margothh1895]

Margot HH I've listened to this song many times and only when Perlman plays it does it evoke the horrible sorrow and makes me hate humanity.

[@andrewzheng4038]

I heard he plays it at every single one of his concerts. He’s a Jew, too, so this song probably means something very personal to him, hence his heartfelt interpretation of it

[@martinmayhew145]

Well it's important to him, he's one of the people Oscar Schlindler saved

[@adana7838]

Martin Mayhew No he isn’t, he was born in 1945 in Israel

[@mesquite371]

John Williams is one of the greatest composers of our time and Itzak Perlman is truly magnificent. Never fails to make me cry.

[@stephenwatkin18]

He is hear😮ng to what God is saying!

[@jehuirasales3588]

Remember these people were Lawyers, Doctors, WW1 veterans, Tailors, Barbers, Musicians, Teachers, Clerks, Businessmen, Shoekeeper, Jewelry owner, Fathers, Mothers, Daughters, Sons, Babies, just decent people they were all just normal people, It was a terrible fate.

[@rickgordon2849]

Magnificent rendition. If you notice, the audience was so stunned by the performance that it took several seconds for anyone to be able to applaud. Mankind at it's best in answer to mankind at it's worst. Gives one hope!

[@patregas840]

So moving! I’m 80 years of age and I have never been so moved by anything like this composition! The movie is my favorite of all movies I’ve seen!❤

[@jackies56tbird]

Williams should have gotten 10 Oscars for that!!!!!! It is THE most moving music I have ever heard. Itzhak Perlman is genius

[@NP-zl7dz]

You listen to this, not with your ears, but through your soul.

[@BassmanII]

+Nikesh Patel Amen

[@leo1ll1]

+Nikesh Patel COULDN'T AGREE MORE

[@DRDAVE3855]

+Nikesh Patel ......Amen.

[@burpie3258]

Very very true

[@hopebgood]

+Nikesh Patel ......abso....lutley

[@Burnieceproductions]

The fact that the audience pauses for roughly 6 seconds after the piece is completed just shows how moved everyone was. The fact that Perlman was able to do that with his violin reveals how marvelous of a musician he was. He moved an ENTIRE audience. Not ONE person knew what to do when the song was over. EVERYONE was so full of emotion for the song. Bravo to you Itzhak Perlman. You are a fine musician.

[@downboy3957]

Joshua Burniece or they were just making sure he was finished playing all the way through

[@user-vn7sj5ig8w]

+Joshua Burniece. No offense to what you said Perlman as a fine musician. It is an understatement.

[@eringryffin]

Never noticed that but you might be onto something. The first woman we see is not just waiting for it to finish, she is literally covering her mouth, that moved. It's just true, this tune doesn't sound the same when others play it. Beyond beautiful.

[@savtazvia3456]

@@user-vn7sj5ig8w Not a fine musician. THE FINEST!! No one plays like him. It's his soul and and his being are playing . There isn't one like him. He plays to the 6 millions and to us who survived and he moves our souls and our being down to the deepest core and soul. He does not play an instrument he plays his soul to our souls.

[@user-vn7sj5ig8w]

@@savtazvia3456 I was replying to Joshua Burniece post when he commented how fine Itzhak is. We all know he is an icon. Your right about that.

[@IsaacWolfOfficial]

00:20 Woah... I was not prepared for that mustache...

[@fernanaquino2482]

lol

[@Rolacko]

+Isaac Wolf jajajaa :D LOL !! you makes me happy with this funny joke bro ! :D

[@Nikitoz9595]

+Isaac Wolf your comment made me laught so hard :D

[@natalyvalleau5449]

omg hahahaha

[@ViewTube_Emperor_of_Mankind]

He looks like an anime character

[@widowmakerheartattack5212]

His touch on that violin is dripping with such emotions.

[@christianparis7655]

Das ist ein wundervolles Stück !!!!!

[@elcordinho2202]

Perfectly written Perfectly executed A glimpse or rare, true perfection

[@miguelr1784]

3:38 That high note always breaks my heart, so much emotion in just one note, amazing talent and beautiful master piece.

[@jimmillen8738]

I am not Jewish but I'm not ashamed to cry when I hear this recording. If it doesn't touch your heart then you don't have one. As an aside I think history will record Perlman as the greatest violinist of our time.

[@stephencaudle1766]

Perlman and Yo-yo Ma are truly two of the greatest musicians of all time.

[@vytautasstaniulenas8823]

Я русский, меня эта музыка тронул до глубины души. Когда смотрел фильм "Список Шиндлера" рыдал в прямом смысле этого слова. Самое большее чего хочу то чтобы в мире никогда не было войны и ужаса который она принесла. И чтобы будущие поколения это не испытали и не видели . Но это не значит что можно забыть о прошлой трагедии ,думаю надо об этом рассказывать чтобы сделать максимально чтобы предотвратить подобное.

[@rohirrim8488]

There's that moment where John Williams recognizes that this performance by Itzhak Pearlman is something special and hushes the entire orchestra to let him shine that much brighter. One of the finest pieces of music ever written by man.

[@jmgonestopshop1462]

Exceptional performance, soul satisfying!

[@stephenwatkin18]

I agree, he saw a gift from God!

[@martinlaforge2401]

I cry.with this brilliant music. My family escaped from Poland. When the music ends I smile.

[@joannemosley3433]

When I first heard this music, I cried as well.

[@edin201x]

When Spielberg showed to John Williams an unedited copy of the movie, the composer was left speechless. He declared himself unable to write the score, and said to Spielberg "you need a better composer than I am for this...". Spielberg just replied, "I know, but they're all dead!".

[@adrianfernandez2010]

Then John took a walk around the block to take in what he just watched. It was then when he knew what he had to do.

[@adrianfernandez2010]

okolekahuna I’m sure that it can be found in an interview somewhere...

[@simonprecheurllarena]

That is a beautiful quote

[@bttrade6286]

@@okolekahuna3862 Agreed. The music that came out of John William's pen really makes you wonder whether a human wrote it. And then they also picked an equally out-of-this-world man to play the music. There is no one who would play this better than Itzhak Perlman.

[@bevrek]

Perhaps, but i'd like to hear Steve Vai give it a go.

[@vz17233]

That little constriction at the edge of your throat that makes you understand how pain can be transferred through music. Chilling.

[@saleteboni4691]

How sad and sublime this melody.....Bravo Itzhak!

[@Abbey_Senna]

Yes, si, I hate memes, pero tú sabes. What a beautiful song and message.

[@DanielDeRudder]

The sadest music ever composed by John Williams, played brilliantly by Itzhak Perlman.

[@cristianmicu]

i see beauty where you see sadness, im listening to same piece

[@kathleenpapaleo253]

The most powerful movie I have ever watched.

[@helencampbell1250]

ITZHAK PERLMAN , SPEAKS FOR SIX MILLION , HIS BEAUTIFUL VIOLIN PLAYING MAKES THE HEART WEEP, ATrue Master.

[@bettyanngerman31]

Everytime someone publishes a performance of the theme of Schindler's List, I always return to this performance for a comparative study. Many violonists play this piece with a slower tempo, but for me the tempo which Itzhak Perlman plays this intrinsically sad melody demonstrates the urgency of time for the poor victims who had so little time left by continually pushing the song through. I have always felt that this performance is like the sound of a human voice reproduced by the violon. Mr Perlman plays the piece with such a deep understanding that only age can bring. This piece truly belongs to him. PWhat also makes this performance so great is John Williams' understanding of Hebraic folk music for the composition as well as his wonderful conducting skills. He holds back the orchestra at certain points to let the violin sing its melancholic song and then controls the timing perfectly of that so important last note. It enraptured the entire audience so much they didn't breathe or clap for 6 seconds. It always makes me cry without fail.

[@gadielcedenoerazo]

This song moves even the coldest malicious heart. I can hear it 1,000 times, and 1,000 times tears run down my face. God bless these musicians.

[@Caligrammi]

The first time my grandson heard this he said “this sounds very sad, it makes my heart hurt” and he doesn’t even know about SL

[@stephenwatkin18]

Do you know the coolest of hearts? So ignorant to what those of us have to face so you can live so!!

[@rodrigogoncalves6165]

The violin here doesn't play a tune, it cries in memory of those that died

[@levi2bear]

a beautiful and brilliant observation,,,Bravo

[@levismommy9389]

I love this comment.

[@Restrion]

I like this song and criminal is annoying so I don’t think so boi

[@Bronco57]

Wow Que lindo tu comentario, muy sabio lo que has dicho.

[@crazyorganist1609]

Well said

[@patrickshiu]

There are many versions of this song, some people play it as hope, but god, the sadness and loneliness that came of this particular performance brought me to tears

[@lazsu355]

Nobody is able to play this part of film music then Perlman. Fantastic!

[@marybarrett47]

incredible - my heart cries with him - beyond beautiful - God touched this man

[@ricnoel2014]

Schindler "un juste" un homme hors du commun , un héros, des gens comme il n en existe plus de nos jours !MERCI

[@eleonorenzong719]

Vous n'avez pas connu ma maman. Qu'elle repose en paix avec Schindler auprès du Seigneur. 😥🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@msdiangeles34]

listen at 3:50 how clean, smooth, tender and sweet he plays that last note. skillz. skillz. he DESERVES a standing O.

[@personpanda347]

I’m a violinist and whenever I play this piece I never look at the music. I feel the music. It’s like sorrows of my fellow Jews coming through every note that truly brings the piece to life

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

This has to be the most emotional musical piece ever made. It's beautiful and Itzak brings it to life.

[@Sebastian_Gecko]

nope. /watch?v=MqoANESQ4cQ

[@shark471]

It could be argued either way.

[@vinnywa]

The violin cries for all of those who perished during this horrendous period of our world. So difficult to listen to without becoming emotional. Magnificent.

[@jec3676]

If a song could cry, this is it.

[@Pendaws]

I can only imagine that this piece drew tears from HaShem. I have always loved this piece. Shalom.

[@hectorpalacios5527]

John Williams is a genius. It's an honor to live in his time.

[@chim91]

I just can't... It breaks my heart and I can't stop crying ...

[@cookingprof]

And as; Mr.. Williams & Perlman brings us this us the most potent music.. It touches our: Soul, Spirit; & Mind...I pray for the victims of the Holocaust daily.

[@peonypink9149]

John Williams is a musical genius with a gift for composing across genres. Beautifully played by Perlman.

[@wakeyoldfart]

The violin is part of his body.I tear up every time I hear this.

[@RamSadeh]

No one can deliver this as a Jew with Polish roots. Heart breaking beautiful Perlman

[@kevinbettany7631]

Spielberg should write and direct a film based on a strictly Biblical account of the Book of Esther. We might get sublime piece of music to accompany it. "We are all Japhethites living in the tents of Shem." Franz Delitzsch - 1813-1890

[@bfwetzel]

Perhaps the greatest marriage of film, story and music ever.

[@clarkchambers9992]

Legend has it that standing ovation is still standing to this day. Bravo!

[@marksnschwartz7190]

Whether just listening or while watching the movie, this John Williams’ theme never fails to touch me way down deep, calling forth tears, producing a lump in my throat, and raising goose flesh on my arms. The collaboration between two of the great geniuses - Maestro Williams and Itzhak Perlman was manufactured in heaven and will reside there for all of time.

[@lolyermad]

That violin piece dives into the deepest and darkest crevice of despair, loss, and sadness that one can imagine.

[@annikamaas5840]

Was für ein wunderschönes Stück, muss jedes mal wieder fast weinen =)

[@rexsonthatu1476]

This music even got perlman to shed tears.

[@gailstanbridge4570]

Love the way the dying echoes of the haunting last note are visualised by Williams' right hand. Not a stage for mere mortals.

[@davel9663]

I went to the movies to see Schindler's list back in the day, it was heart wrenching, I could never see that movie again as it brings me profound sadness. How can humans behave like that to one another.

[@lisakayruetz7354]

I was just thinking how I could never bear to see that movie again. I know exactly what you mean.

[@gabrielc560]

@@lisakayruetz7354 pretty off topic but not really listen to dance with the devil by immortal technique and really listen to the lyrics.... when i first heard that song i was terrified literally terrified to ever hit replay on the video... similar feeling

[@cowbellpeaceprize]

Itzhak Perlman is God Almigty's gift to mankind. As a musician, he can not be compared.

[@shaeewbunga5]

What are you talking about? Kitaro, Hans Zimmer, Yanni, much better than him and won a lot awards rather than Perlman

[@blackveilseagull5298]

He can. Try Nemanja Radulovich. He is what a miracle is.

[@HaoJingChangZai]

Shaeew Bunga I see your point but feel it would be strange and funny for Perlman to get a Grammy though... :)

[@grumpyoldmen2502]

It should have 6 billion views - walking through Kazimierz and listening to this piece of art.

[@Benzomat74]

there will never be a better Soundtrack than this...thank you so much John Williams and Itzhak Perlman

[@thangvuong9196]

The power of music to touch the heart and the soul fully realized in this piece, masterfully performed by Maestro Perlman.

[@erikwaterson361]

Itzhak Perlman makes his violin shed the tears he no longer has to cry.

[@silvianikolitsch7684]

So ergreifend und soo schön 💫 Geige 🎻🔥 absolut ✌️ sooo toll gespielt Gänsehaut pur 🎻 von dem Lied wollen Deutsche nix wissen traurig genug .🤔Hier hat sich eh nicht viel geändert so hat man oft den Eindruck ,

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

Composer John Williams is a genius....and words cannot express the contribution he has made to American music (global audiences) and the movies. ((And, he remains so very humble....a true artist.))

[@MrKongchaw]

There are many fiddlers out there today who can play Paganini flawlessly but only Perlman can this simply but breathtaking melody so beautifully and touching. At this point he blow away anyone else!

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Thys film is so beautiful, and my favorite violinist Itzhak Perlman is together wonderful 🎻🌹❤️

[@Timocoh]

Most beautiful peace ever composed and played...

[@dhui777]

This is the best rendition of this piece I have ever heard. One can really feel the struggle and the sense of hopelessness growing as the music progresses.

[@timothybailey2709]

Watch the 2 cellos version at the Sydney opera house!

[@davidmichaelheavenlymusic]

I totally agree. Special sweetness in this performance!

[@simtech3281]

Chloe hanslip's version Is my favorite...

[@claudiolmsouza]

Luka Sulic no violoncelo. Absurda!

[@sircxx8621]

It doesn’t get any better than this. What a maestro!

[@HyrimAbiff-tf6qq]

Itzhak Perlman ... no one tops him in expression, tone and tonality on anything he plays.

[@stanleycarter6912]

This is far more than 'liking' or 'disliking' violin music. It is far more than just music. Thank you Itzhak for giving this to us.

[@tomodonovan5931]

This violin cries for the earth entirely.

[@maryschultz7442]

Thank you, Mr. Perlman and Mr. Williams. I will never forget the first time I saw this important film. The music is so hauntingly beautiful, and I am so glad Yulia and her coaches have brought it back to the forefront again. We must Never forget~!

[@zimatar489]

The legendary John Williams and the great Itzhak Perlman combining forces for an OScar Award-winning movie. Sublime beauty and magnificent art put into music. So touching.

[@harmonyherb]

He always makes me cry when he plays this piece His yiddiskite flows from his heart to his violin. No one plays this piece like him. He is truly blessed with a great gift, and we are blessed to be able to hear him.

[@russafonpavel4]

Itzhak Perlman - лучший! Много музыкантов исполняли это величайшее по пронзительности произведение. Но исполнение этого музыканта невозможно спутать ни с кем. Его скрипка гениальна. Она поёт, говорит, плачет... На все времена. Браво!

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

How can anyone regardless of faith or taste in music not listen to the purity and perfection of this piece of music and not be profoundly moved? It's one of my personal favourites.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

The same reason my mother (who prefers Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, etc) tolerates country music because that’s what my sister likes; tolerates heavy metal because that’s what my brother likes; Tolerates Sir Paul McCartney and The Beatles because that’s what I like.

[@jaeheediamond]

Beautiful, soulful, and sad melody.

[@sandralevin2489]

It is a real privilege to be able to see this on KZbin

[@TheDellaniOakes]

The first time I heard this was on Public Radio. I missed the announcer's introduction, but caught the first notes of the music and knew it was Itzak Perlman playing.

[@tylerjacobson8012]

To dive into Schindlers list is to dive into a pit of loneliness. To immerse in Schindlers list is a challenge to ones soul. You begin to relate to these people and you begin to relate with the pain and sorrow. I don't believe there is a better film ever made. It's the most haunting experience I've ever had watching film. And this song wrote by John played by the great itzahk is the most beautiful piece of music for film. There's no comparison. If you don't feel something when hearing it you're dead inside. There's something about it that simply haunts you. It's superb.

[@sandraclark7771]

completely agree. so moving. horrific but beautiful because of Schindlers desperately passionate attempt to rescue just a handful of people. humanity at it's finest. this music does that emotion so much justice. magnificent x

[@SenthilKumar-rj6rv]

Tyler Jacobson Schindler’s List is my favorite movie of all time. I’m glad I’m not alone.

[@janicekhan4974]

Tyler Jacobson shalom

[@janicekhan4974]

Beautiful

[@MeanOldLady]

John Rabe is another good movie about a nazi trying to save thousands of Chinese from the hands of the Japanese during WW2. Otherwise, Schindler's is tied with Saving Private Ryan. The latter showing how flawed everyone was during the war, even the good guys.

[@vasbeton1]

my god my god is beautiful the song is the most beautiful song in the world

[@franziskad.5738]

I cry every single time i hear Perlmans interpretation.. it is so deep

[@maurokerlynogueira2969]

2:47 gives me goosebumps

[@rpcohn]

Without a doubt, this is John Williams finest composition.

[@garyjordan4735]

I've heard this piece many times down the years, this is by far the best rendition. Beautiful.

[@deonjenecker8020]

In Schindler's List, you'll find one of the saddest events in history told by a genius director, a genius composer and a genius musician.

[@gloriacoronado4121]

The greatest violinist who still alive

[@hanscombe72]

At a John Wiliams tribute at the Sydney Opera house in 2007 this was played by a young female violinist and the reaction was the same, like a spell had been cast over the audience. There was that heart breaking ending and that long final note. There was silence for easily 5 or 6 seconds, a collective exhale of breath, one or two claps and then thunderous applause and a standing ovation.

[@spencerrosen2709]

so many years later, still so magical...

[@tmkreh8635]

It still seems impossible to me that a man who composed songs such as the theme to Jaws, Star Wars, the march in Raiders, and other fast-moving movie compositions wrote what I believe to be the most beautiful instrumental to ever appear in a motion picture.

[@lindagrant8559]

Foer every daughter who saw her parents disappear, for every mother who saw her children walk away....for every father who saw his family vanish....for every child who lost their family ...this Violin weeps.

[@edilberherazo7589]

A great jewish violinist playing this heartbreaking melody means so much!

[@msdiangeles34]

I said it once and I'll say it again and yet again....Itzhak is a MASTER OF THE VIOLIN. this girl from the hood LOVES you. you play soo beautifully, it's amazing.

[@houmanprez8796]

his violin is crying,,.beautiful....

[@rnnow1]

This may not be his most acclaimed piece but I LOVE IT. Over and over. never never gets old.

[@wrs3004]

I saw him in concert 2 years ago. He played mendelssohn and Schindler's list. Best concert I've ever been to.

[@Orisonmarden]

The magic of Stradivarius violin.

[@juliettegaultier]

How can anyone not hear this and want to cry?