Mikhail Glinka - Viola Sonata in D Minor

[@LondonSymphonyOrchestra]

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[@DM-xs7oo]

Viola absolutely needs more love

[@thefuza150]

@@petrifiedbutterfly9243 hahhaha

[@OzarkRose]

Hearing some very well played viola has made me want to become a violist as well as being a violinist. It's a gorgeous instrument.

[@ghuulmei]

Gacha_Witch and you are taking the joke too far ffs

[@Vergil3489]

@@ghuulmei he literally has "gacha" on his name, what else to expect?

[@rorybartlett-tisdall2968]

True. The viola gets sooo much hate and it is hard to put up with sometimes :(((

[@RodrigoFernandez-td9uk]

You all complain that the viola is underrated, but nobody has a word for the guy who turns the pages of the score. He is also important.

[@misojimo2154]

true!!! he’s very important

[@oneule]

Wtf

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

He is probably highly active in various other aspects of the orchestra, to the point he could do this particular task in his sleep. I bet he's taking a break from working so hard.

[@kenzieford3612]

this is hilarious

[@zaibalo]

As a pianist, I can testify, that it’s not easy at all to find a decent page turner.

[@rocketqueen9456]

I played the viola in school because everyone else wanted the violin. Even in Jr high and high school, there were only three of us. I absolutely love the deep notes and tones so much better than the violin. The viola is a beautiful instrument, the alto sister. ( I'm looking at mine in her case now

[@everlore5636]

Yess me too I always thought the violin was too high for me. The viola has such a beautiful rich sound.

[@maddoxhechler8196]

I started playing the viola for the same reason and at the same time, Now I am a junior in high school, working to go to a prestigious music school to study viola performance or education. I love the instrument so much.

[@Mango56902]

me too I love low pitched instruments!!

[@Bonkezz]

Same, I was actually the only viola player in my entire music school. When I entered the orchestra I was treated like some sort of endangered rare species XD I felt like a celebrity. Sadly music isn't my talent and I haven't played in years, I'd love to play again but I struggle to find the motivation haha

[@theloversoracle1983]

I played the Viola too for the same reason.

[@grobanite4ever85]

I don't know why people hate the viola! This sounds heavenly! It sounds like a violin but a lower tone!

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

^ People don't know what it is. They don't hate it. I've never heard of anyone hating on it.

[@actuallyreallyshort8582]

Im a violinst and I can somewhat input on this I dont think alot of us actually hate it but we give it a lot of shit like a younger brother. Personally I just find the sound to be a bit off in general I think has something to do with string length and sound box or smth.

[@petrifiedbutterfly9243]

Its a worse version of the violin. Why else would we hate it.

[@xGensai]

ask twoset community why? What did the violinist say to the violist? . . . . it's shit.

[@lisajinviola]

You guys are all the insulting. It’s opinion, if you have nothing nice to say about viola, don’t say anything.

[@lonniepaulson7031]

I have a lot of respect for the viola. I bought a viola case for my violin so nobody would steel my violin. Now to be serious, I am a amateur violinist who loves the sound of the viola. I have a number of viola CDs. I plan to purchase a viola in the near future. My favorite viola sonata is Henry Vieuxtemps Capriccio (unaccompanied solo). How can anybody listen to Vieuxtemps' Caprice and not fall in love with the viola. One last comment: My violin teacher's favorite string instrument was the viola.

[@msdemeanor6039]

This is currently my favorite viola sonata. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqicpqGbf5KZiJI

[@Lucky_AL]

I doubt that those people who steal instruments are the ones that know the difference between a violin and a viola... 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@danielmoreno7056]

You may be out of luck i know a lot of violinists who also play viola and may need an extra one.

[@noctusowl]

My violin teacher was mainly a viola player too. Although he was quite proficient also on piano, flute and acoustic guitar.

[@Rwthless1]

Getting to grips with the Alto clef is tricky. I was getting nowhere until I bought the Suzuki book. It is really excellent and embraces playing the instrument without messing about with conversions.If you don't mind being treated like a 5 year old for a little while.

[@whatever3440]

I kept seeing viola jokes when watching twoset so i decided to check it out. Found a new favorite instrument. Love the warm, rich sound

[@Carpatouille]

I wouldn't say my new favorite, but it's definitely a nice sounding instrument. To be honest I would have never checked it out without them doing viola jokes all the time so I'm grateful for it lol

[@flubbedwizard70]

Ikr

[@Marlaina]

The very reason I’m here lol. Violin is still my favorite instrument but the viola is lovely as well.

[@1984-k7j]

The viola is so underrated: the sound is so yearning and melting, it burns, it cherishes you, it squeals, it cries and, while you are erotically raptured, it scratches the air and whispers...

[@shorifulhaque5137]

i think you smoked one too many fungi

[@mythicalashley9542]

No this is a pretty good description of how I feel when I listen to this music

[@Vamusika]

@@shorifulhaque5137 why diminish someone's experience and beautiful expression of it into something so dumb as smoking? Believe it or not, people can enjoy and express freely without ever smoking anything 😒

[@davidsetiawan5736]

Um?

[@hannah6yearsago683]

I love how u think

[@karshbandicoot5037]

All the people talking about how 'underrated' or disliked viola is are just perpetuating the trope. It's a musical instrument like any other, and like every instrument, you'll find takers and you'll find haters. Get over it. - violist

[@bckm54]

that viola is beautiful! :)

[@beomgyuily]

Exact!!

[@petrifiedbutterfly9243]

You're lying.

[@daisy1339]

Delta why do musicians hate on the viola?

[@lisajinviola]

Delta If you don’t like viola and all you can say is mean things, why don’t you just KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT?

[@ghuulmei]

Gacha_Witch ok squeaky violin player

[@Alex-yl8dz]

To me, the viola is like a great pair of balanced headphones, rich sound, bass only when it's meant to be there, nails the highs. A violin is like a tinny pair of cheap in-ears.

[@Sierrahtl]

Absolutely true

[@harmonyndissonance._.6929]

I love this lmao

[@finnisnothere389]

As a violinist: 100%. Sometimes I want to rip my ears out when it's intolerable. There are some pros but I'm definitely looking into getting a viola someday.

[@billiejean3921]

Every instrument needs to be respected. Beautiful music.

[@mythicalashley9542]

I don't know what people hate the Viola Its literally just sounds lower and less screechy version of the violin

[@Windmelodie]

Saying that the viola is bad because it's like a "deep violin" is like saying a female alto singer is not as good/important as a soprano. The violin can often sound squeaky, jsut as a soprano can often sound too thin. Viola, like alto singers, add some depth without being too deep. It's warm, in my opinion.

[@calipatrick6422]

I love the viola I think I will be doing it for school

[@flubbedwizard70]

Exactly ikr

[@maddog3006]

Cause its funny (im a violist)

[@台湾人タピオカミルクティーが大]

I play the viola for 5 years , violas' sound is really beautiful !! People need to know more about viola.

[@marichristian1072]

My uncle taught me to love Glinka. I wish he were alive to hear this recital. Although I studied the cello, the viola is truly the glory of the orchestra and the string ensemble. It represents the mean of all of the string instruments.

[@russellhaley6901]

The viola is for those of us that love the cello but don't want to carry one around...

[@teeekotaco6734]

@@russellhaley6901 cheers I drink to that

[@SSAviation737]

@@russellhaley6901 LMAO I can't disagree with that.

[@rachaelbratsch]

Both the pianist and violist are AMAZING!!! Thank you for sharing your hard earned gift!

[@TheArindamusician]

I always prefer viola over violin because of its heavier and mellower sound than its violin counterpart.

[@Blue2000q]

Maybe because violin it is to hard.😃😃

[@arlyn6310]

@@Blue2000q or just extremely loud and high pitched.

[@tea3175]

@@Blue2000q it's annoying and busts my ear drums 😁

[@mimosa27]

In the wrong hands, the violin sounds like a mosquito's mating call.

[@aidawarah4698]

More soulful than the violon

[@torilewis7908]

This viola and Paul are meant to be together. Such an amazing alchemy

[@violatione]

Paul is phenomenal. I played with him a couple of years ago and his sound was absolutely magnificent! 😀

[@lisajinviola]

violatione Wait...REALLY?!?!?!

[@jenthefwen]

I’m happy to see someone actually appreciating the performer, instead of just the instrument he is playing on, thank you.

[@william_2007]

@@jenthefwen this was the first comment I could find about the music/player, and not about how the viola is so underrated… I don’t understand why so many people are talking about the viola as if everyone hates it.

[@NotReallyKachi]

@@william_2007 Because people do lol

[@Lepewhi]

Fantastic pianist!!

[@notimportant9360]

The page turner was like ' _ '

[@Angel_Shyyy]

How is this comment not 1k likes.... Oh wait this was 2 years age shit...........

[@HelenaWilliams8696]

Outstanding the contrast of intensity of resonance, balance, vibrancy, dynamism and harmony between the piano & viola. AWESOME!!!

[@josephmannion1714]

Viola is underrated. When I learned the violin, viola was always a big part of my musical life. Violin, viola and piano are always the best!

[@claudiajubiscleudasilva4885]

Viola Gang!!!!! Hahaha such a genius playing this hard instrument hahaha

[@lydia9835]

The title of the piece is actually named as a sonata for piano and viola. The piano part is not an accompaniment, but at least an equal partner, if not more.

[@rossthefiddler5890]

I got the feeling the piano part had the more challenging part while the viola part seemed less challenging (I'll probably eat my words if I get the music to play it though).

[@justinnamuco9096]

That's crazy

[@lydiakivrak2479]

@@rossthefiddler5890 I've accompanied this piece before (and I also play violin/viola) and its definitely far more challenging for the piano.

[@rossthefiddler5890]

@@lydiakivrak2479 I believe you then. :)

[@jbrkonthescene]

Kudos to the pianist, that part is by no means easy!

[@400cm3]

I live half an hour by car from Mikhail Glinka's house where he was born and spent his childhood. This place is wonderful, as is its music.

[@dranoel7658]

Magnificent playing, both of the violist and the pianist!

[@bag3lmonst3r72]

I used to think of the viola as a mini-cello, but not anymore. It's a beautiful instrument that stands on its own. It has an earthy warmth in the lower registers that the violin lacks, and a richness in the middle to higher tones that is simultaneously as dulcet as the violin and as velvety as the cello's. In other words, it has a bit of the best of both. A wonderful instrument that should be heard more in concert halls.

[@gemmacasanova6804]

I feel like viola is very underrated 😞

[@simply.kara_dance]

Yes. It is. Do you play viola?

[@gislabush6522]

Gemma Casanova it definitely is

[@katiekib1997]

It's because of twoset

[@ricepudding623]

I played viola for 3 years, and was the only viola player in my elementary, everyone prefer the violin and Cello because "viola wasn't important enough, and violin played more music" I still enjoyed the fact of choosing viola not knowing I would be the only violist, and having to play more passive being the only violist, in the front standing. Suddenly some girls did want to play viola only to stand upfront as well, and at rallies the boys could see them. My teacher was strict and believed your instrument should be connected to you not easily tossed to pick another.

[@gemmacasanova6804]

@@simply.kara_dance No, I'm a violinist, but I would love to try out a viola sometime.

[@ront1971]

I'm not hearing enough for the pianist?! Come on! :) Yayy

[@yolandamayfield6453]

I love this! Magnificent! I play the viola and have for 40 years. Most folks think it's a violin. I'm not as good as this guy but it's a great company keeper in my old age. I'm always entertained.

[@agswiftie16]

As a cello player of five years, and friend of many more violas than violins, I have always loved the viola. I’ve always wanted to play it along with the cello. A viola is the perfect combo of high notes and low notes.

[@makaylawakefield6774]

i remember when i first started playing my teacher recommended i played violin bc of my size but i was set on playing viola and fell absolutely in love with it

[@travisguide4516]

The piano playing is really complimentary awesome synergy

[@anaverageperson9517]

I honestly hate this comment section, there are a) people hating on the violin or b) people hating on the viola. Can't we just enjoy the music? I kind of see the violin and Viola as soprano and alto, the viola gives more depth to everything, while the violin is more more higher and in some way shinier? I mean I guess some people hate the violin because violinists often make fun of violist but still. The worst are people saying that "the violin is screechy and sounds bad in wrong hands", every instrument sounds bad in wrong hands, or do you really think every violist sounds like that. It's all about practice. Now let us enjoy this piece and stop fighting, thank you!

[@nikolapetricevic]

What a gorgeous instrument and performance by both musicians. Simply amazing.

[@cdmilky]

Yeah, the viola is one of the hardest instruments to master

[@amitailavi9512]

Hmm so is the violin... Almost as if they are the same instrument at different size and range...

[@hi-cq5ql]

@@amitailavi9512 they aren’t viola is bigger then violin also can’t you show some violas love for once

[@amitailavi9512]

@@hi-cq5ql this is mostly unreadable i am sorry, but i do love viola...

[@giuseppeettoremantovani2465]

@@amitailavi9512 technically, the viola is the harder instrument because of the size

[@amitailavi9512]

@@giuseppeettoremantovani2465 i actually did think about that

[@vanessaa.4845]

I play viola and I once had a sub who hated the viola. But when I tell you after he heard me play the viola he bought a viola after school and wished he played it sooner. (I felt so proud that day I had gained another viola member)

[@whimsicalgolde]

The video was great but my attention went to the page turner someone commented how the person is just . . ___ I look at him and he's like but it was at the end and he smiled. I like little details like that makes it even nicer.

[@dolo8799]

He’s gorgeous !

[@maryavla]

I have viola and i'm in love with instruments

[@Scythe-Harvest]

I don’t see what’s so bad with the viola... It actually sounds really nice

[@liamc1102]

Nothing is bad.. people just have different tastes.

[@ashleigh6192]

Because he plays very well. I love violas but I’ve heard some atrocities.

[@hodayahsm2332]

@@ashleigh6192 believe me, the violin can be played just as terribly

[@ashleigh6192]

Hodayah SM yeah it was me once 😂😂

[@gislabush6522]

JiUWU Meme-ji u know I ask the same questions to myself.

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I love viola! This sonata is exquisite; I shall hunt for more.

[@mariaeneidafabianholzmann8653]

SOFIA QUERIDA .agradeço. Estou pesquisando sobre esta música p conhecer sua historia, ano q foi composta mais

[@mariaeneidafabianholzmann8653]

O sucesso q fez na estréia, o ano e qual cidade , país de estréia , e mais o que quiser contar.

[@sophiasanchez9795]

Who here plays the viola?

[@naolyss2322]

Meeee ! 😍 Viola powaaa !

[@Insert_channel_here]

Right over here.~

[@nebulaone908]

Planning on starting soon.

[@jakirak.4710]

Nebula One believe me you’ll have fun!! I’ve been playing for almost 5 years now 😊

[@petrifiedbutterfly9243]

Violin only thank you

[@cascanicoff5763]

Lovely music, indeed. A very beautiful rendition by both musicians. Thanks!!

[@AmadoDom]

really nice tone, good interpretation of both of them

[@MichaelHoare-vr7mo]

The viola and also the double bass are undervalued members of the string section.Violins,then Cellos seem to get all the glory.

[@nicholasprakash3411]

Beautiful. The viola has a deep sound that's lovely.

[@artemiosandoval2032]

I love the low notes on his particular viola, it’s so full and resonant.

[@kendalgoodson]

The pianist, besides being quite lovely, is so very expressive.

[@Angel_Shyyy]

I'm a violinist and I feel proud y'all finally giving it some love

[@tempusestiocundum3549]

Bravissima the pianist👏👏👏👏👏 and bravissimo the violist👏👏👏👏👏 Fantastic Duo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💙

[@granthawkins9142]

That's why I love viola it really sounds so even, very soothing.

[@glennharbison3781]

one word describes this piece... scrumptious !

[@Laura_Bass_]

I miss my viola… I played the viola when was a teenager and my biggest dream is to play it again. I imagine having my viola in my hands. 🥲 please appreciate the time with your instrument 😶

[@iboopyournose7307]

I came here to see how it sounds. It's beautiful. Up until 2 days ago I had never heard of it.

[@engguimaraes7958]

What a wonderfull interpretation! Bravo! Bravíssimo!

[@jairochaves8916]

What a sound! Great violist and marvelous pianist.

[@nancy9478]

Just beautiful. The viola has such a perfect throatiness to it.

[@919dds]

So beautiful. Lovely touch. Just love it!

[@3340steve]

Thank you for posting this beautiful music

[@railisissonen7661]

Ecxellent beautiful Duo!very lovely music Of Glinka!

[@maddieach]

Who's here to check how the viola actually sounds after all those viola jokes and roasts from twoset💀💀

[@rotanux]

Me

[@ChessAlbaneze]

Fun fact: The viola was Mozart's favorite stringed instrument to play, though he was also proficient on the violin. If I had to venture a guess (as another autistic composer who started on violin and prefers the viola), it's because he enjoyed the vibrations of the lower notes on the viola, as they create a pleasant rumbling in the chest and spread like warmth. The higher notes on a violin do not satisfy in the same way. That and he was also a huge fanboy of Haydn, who invented the string quartet, so Mozart would compose a lot of these quartets and play the viola to Haydn's violin. And perhaps his father Leopold's occupation as a violin teacher grated on him when the two would fight, so the viola was a form of rebellion, as it was a very unpopular instrument to write solos for in Mozart's time. Sure to get under his father's skin. These are all conjectures, though. But whatever the reason, Mozart adored the viola more than the violin, and so do I.

[@Zera1917]

Yep. That's some highschool band joke stuff, I guess every field has some friendly shittalking

[@cryan6179]

wait, there is jokes about them?

[@jeeither]

I'm not a musician and I don't really know anything aside from the bare basics about the viola. I obviously don't get the viola jokes, I have no context for it. So it's just like an inside joke I'm witnessing when I watch them. But anyway because of Twoset, I also sought out viola solos and it's made me realize that I prefer the viola to the violin.

[@tšanchezt]

Великолепная интерпретация сонаты Михаила Глинки. Поздравляю

[@vinceturner3863]

What a beautiful piece. Well played!

[@marshhag9545]

This is why I do viola over violin any day. Much more rich, warm, and sultry. It's like the sweetness of chocolate compared to the candy of a violin.

[@jenniferbassett6492]

In between cello and violin..the most angelic combo and a rebelic instrument..on the in between

[@stellar8835]

All jokes aside, the viola is actually a very nice sounding instrument. All of you did an amazing job!

[@duru_mii]

Thank you for the upload of this wonderful performance! I played viola for many years in school, was just a mediocre player but god I love and miss its sound so much. It feels like home to me, more than any other instrument and I hope to find the time to pick it up again one day.

[@funkybees2]

I am a beginner viola player and I am obsessed with it! It may not sound good at first but with more practice muah!

[@aaron.debattista]

The viola is the bullied kid in class. Just because nobody shows it love, doesn't mean it doesn't deserve love. Just because it gets picked last, doesn't mean it's an unworthy player. Just because it is kept in the sidelines, doesn't mean it lacks the capacity to shine.

[@levigr]

Such a great performance! I rally liked the fluency of the piano in contrast with the viola in such a low pitch. Congratulations and thank you for share this video!

[@eugenianazalmanzur4913]

Beautiful, soothing music.Thanks.

[@benjaminfrank9294]

Viola Gang !

[@af.vascos1908]

ThreeSetViola 💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥

[@ashakuldip1657]

Beautiful music by the viola.

[@thesoulofthehero468]

I really don't know why this composer is not famous than Beethoven or mozart...

[@sovietclassic5301]

thesoulofthehero, because he is not so good as Beethoven or Mozart. and also he is Russian. there were hundreds of good Russian composers but only several of them are known on the west. check vid "Top 30 Russian composers"

[@sovietclassic5301]

@Steven Moore , oh, no. of course not. Shubert was a genious. It is a pity that he lived only 31 years. You should learn more about him and his music. not many composers have the talent to come up with great melodies

[@cmcull987]

Love the viola and pianist.

[@유연화-n8r]

Love viola👍🏻

[@avahsteffey8627]

I have one and my dad does. I want to try it out. I have a guitar, piano, ukulele and viola. When I grow up I want to be a music teacher. So I'm gathering more and more instruments. I want to get the violin or cello next

[@don-donmacariolajr.9147]

I honestly love Viola more than the Violin. Viola's are really great it makes me sleep heere in this song

[@_LinusVanPelt]

i can feel the love that that man has for his viola 😸💗 it’s truly beautiful 💐🌻

[@pabloramirez179]

Hermosa interpretación ! La escuché muchas veces !

[@Browneyez82]

Played so beautifully by the violist and pianist ❤

[@tempusestiocundum3549]

Very good pianist👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@2011gmh]

I used to play , I so miss it.

[@b182xsXD]

Amazing players like this inspire me to keep practicing and get better ❤

[@caiostevo]

I love this piece!

[@eds.r.4699]

sublime!

[@tullypotter]

Lovely playing by both artists.

[@WilfriedBerk]

There is a transcription of this Viola Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - the Viola part matches well on the Clarinet

[@nicolas_pianist]

Que maravilla de pieza! Esto hace que las personas nos enamoremos mas de la música para este bello instrumento, viola ❤🎹🎻

[@tnoender]

That violin's balls dropped over the summer

[@suejiao4050]

Really majestic, Bravo! :)

[@Rickriquinho]

This is really a great composition.

[@lunakaisol]

Beautiful!!! I clapped at the end as if I was there Lol!!

[@rin-101]

im sorry eddy, brett, but this is beautiful

[@edielsonaureliano]

The Duo is perfect! Very Nice!

[@ANITA-cv8cq]

Браво пианистке! Я это играла, написано неудобно. Звук у альтиста великолепный.

[@zouyyes1035]

It takes so much pain I was learning this and it was a nightmare. So good but so painful 😣.

[@beanofdestruction1982]

Learning this for my ensemble class rn. I aspire to sound like you someday!^^