Leonidas Kavakos - Paganini - Caprice No. 24

[@JuanMarcello]

Kavakos must be probably the greatest master of neurological response who ever lived. The way he reacts quickly to the thought is exuberant. The mind processes so quickly that some passages always seem to be faster than common understanding reaches.

[@adrianeatonya3079]

I felt Paganini's clarity when listening to this.

[@macbross]

I hear Paganini’s notes more clearly when Hilary Hahn plays this caprice.

[@macbross]

@@isaaceyfish Issac close your eyes and listen to the difference.

[@memphisecarma2458]

Me too

[@LinCalc]

Didn't we all

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

@@LinCalc wauh its you

[@ntinamisirli8757]

Ένα από τα παιδιά της Ελλάδας που μας κάνει περήφανους σε όλον τον κόσμο, σε ευχαριστούμε Λεωνιδα❤️♥️😀🌷💙💜

[@silverkitty2503]

i have never seen someone bow like that its really forceful but no squeaking

[@kostasmponis1042]

Kavakos has his own technique in his hands cause they are so big if you notice. He don't has the standard grip as you see cause of this... He is a legend tho already !

[@nhaboush]

It’s a modern mystery - but if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

[@jaytorr6701]

He has his own technique to fit his hands. If you notice, against all bow grip instructions his thumb is straight and actually uses it in his bowing. Gives him unique sound.

[@Gustavo_0107]

@@jaytorr6701 Is something o like the Auer bow hold or Heiftez bow hold if you will

[@aegeanenjoyer668]

Yeah he's using the Wieniawski grip and his violin is more "in front" of him than it usually is with 99% of violinists (more toward the left shoulder/arm). Hirschhorn had a similar placement but with a different bow grip. Dueñas too. It looks like the modern setup of violin placement (basically shoulder rest placement) and Belgian bow grip is just weaker and produces a cookie cutter sound most of the time.

[@gerassimov38]

mr Josh_Baker he plays as a guest in prince Orlovsky's fest .. at the Greek National Opera 's production of "Die Fledermaus" of 1997. the pople Sitting behind him are: Paul Zachariades-male alto-as Orlovsky, Soprano miss Irene Tsirakides -as Rosalinde , Soprano Tina Malakate as Ida , and Themis Sermieu-Baritono and a great actor .

[@heavenlyguitar5913]

His technical prowess is mind boggling and his dynamics are off the charts! I’ve seen videos of great violinists but Leonidas is absolutely amazing. 😊🦅👍🎸

[@sigitsamudrarizki55]

2:45 epic scene begin!

[@alexandrosgkelias6362]

Δεν υπάρχει!!!!Ο καλύτερος!!

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

A Master of his art.Brilliant!

[@TheCobraKing78]

This is my favorite recording of paganini 24

[@jimvac9910]

Μοναδικός!!

[@ramonalvarado8685]

Es fantástico

[@ASPIIII]

Soo Clear

[@murphvienna1]

The finale is my favourite version. Better than Hahn and Heifetz, IMHO.

[@aerostuff7]

27 k visits and only 216 of us hitted like

[@macbross]

Perhaps they had listen to Hilary Hahn playing it. Find it on KZbin.

[@CalebTheTwig]

Who are the people behind him

[@si4801]

Some lucky people

[@ma1nacc]

Judges Or Audience

[@aimilios439]

Orchestra, probably from some violin concerto performance, this must the the encor.

[@arthanllc2740]

Video:2:49 Me:cries in left hand pizz

[@artymowycz]

What the hell is with this historical reenactment going on behind him...

[@beacurnearecurvata188]

This was recorded in 1764

[@artymowycz]

@@beacurnearecurvata188 before Paganini was born

[@waterbe3564]

@@beacurnearecurvata188 LOL

[@hermespsychopompos8267]

He plays at his country for a Greek theatre performance here.

[@arashraassi]

🖤🎻💐

[@RaySeens]

Is it the traditional bowing for this piece? Just asking✌

[@AJ_psych0]

Yes, most, if not all of it is

[@imalik131]

Not really, the bowing for the 3rd variation is a bit off

[@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529]

No like at 2:30

[@XontrosInstrumentals]

​@@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529 I believe that is actually the original version bowing and the usual repeated down bowing is just the easier version, I could very much be wrong though

[@giuseppeettoremantovani2465]

​@@thatoneguywholovesthena-4529yes he uses the original bowing for that part here, contrary to many contemporary violinists. If you listen to Ruggiero Ricci's recording from 1950 something, (one of if not the first recording of this piece) you'll hear him playing with the same bowing.

[@khushboobhandari7663]

Is this even humanly possible?

[@joshbaker1453]

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE SITTING BEHIND HIM????????

[@ritika8286]

Maybe they are from a royal family

[@albertB215]

Josh Baker They look like royals living off of people’s tax moneys = jobless cosplayers

[@teoman_acikgoz]

Op Con LOL

[@izaccsgansit3507]

Lucky. That's what they are. Lucky bystanders.

[@beacurnearecurvata188]

@@albertB215 😂

[@jaytorr6701]

12 people have disliked this. They deserve a place in hell

[@bojensen1761]

Heifetz wishes he could sound so clean!

[@s1u8n]

nice pizz

[@jacc88888]

It’s strange, when you’re used to technical perfection from this guy I get shocked by the odd out bit of dodgy intonation. Still a fantastic performance though.

[@rowanjones1435]

You have no idea how difficult this piece is. I'm not saying your wrong, he made mistakes, but every musician makes mistakes. This piece in particular is infamous for its level of difficulty, and it's important to consider the fact that even soloist such as Kavakos still improve and learn well into their careers.

[@jacc88888]

Rowan Jones Fair enough! I do know how hard it is as I’ve played it and my performance was many leagues lower than this performance I can assure you! I’m not sure why i made the comment , I guess it was the first time i realised Kavakos was human 😉( from a technical point of view anyway).

[@rowanjones1435]

@@jacc88888 Thanks for being civil and understanding. You can't always expect so in KZbin comments. I'm glad your point of view has changed, because wow! Kavakos can really play! And it can be hard to remember that he's still human. But thinking about it I can see why you might have been uncomfortable with how he performed. (And good on you for being able to even perform this. I'm sure you put in QUITE a few hours)

[@jacc88888]

Rowan Jones Haha! Thanks. To be honest I should have put in a lot more hours! Appreciate your reply.

[@morallygray6527]

The one video of him performing this 14 years ago was immaculatebut it was performed quite a bit quicker than what the piece calls for, which is arguably even more impressive

[@bibigulandabekova2720]

Мээ

[@TheViolinAndMore]

no chance vs heifetz

[@mapa6772]

+TheViolinAndMore you wish! way better...

[@TheViolinAndMore]

in comparison to heifetz recording this just seems sloppy, if you know what i mean

[@mr.pingzx2663]

everyone no chance against perlman, cya

[@garrettclayton4741]

I'd agree that Heifetz is the much better violinist overall, the older recordings of Kavakos are like nothing I've ever seen, this isn't him at his best. While this isn't the best quality video, watch this and tell me Paganini himself could have played the piece with more accuracy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYjYgZ9_rZlqndk

[@Maxim777-m7v]

No change to Alexander markov

[@flowey1]

Μοναδικός!!!