Bach 's Chaconne for Solo Violin / Itzhak Perlman (Part 1/2)

[@nimbunimbu]

the chaconne tells the most beautiful story of a broken heart. this is the sound of pure grief, the beauty of sadness, a testament to how timeless the chaconne really is. I lost my father 5 years ago, my uncle died two days ago. it captures sorrow perfectly, memories, everything. in mourning we are all the same.

[@Lemuel928]

Betrayal,Tragedy,Deceit!

[@池田覚-l6z]

昨年父を亡くした時に、シャコンヌが魂の救いでした。父はこの曲をギターでよく弾いていました。私も父を思いつつ練習しています。

[@PerfectPitcher13]

A year and a half ago, I had the rare honor of being part of an accompanying orchestra for one of Itzhak Perlman's violin concertos he performed. The experience was incredible, and I hope it never leaves me.

[@SHN8495]

PerfectPitcher13

[@mixailaggelos2004]

I have heard so many different version of chaconne by so many..but this is for me the peak of emotion and virtuocity...neither too fast neither too slow...divine !!!!

[@SageMcBride]

This is (to me) one of the best recordings of Bach Chaconne. Especially by Perlman. It's truly an amazing piece. It's so sad and so powerful

[@jbrun3]

wow, he really keeps all the strings playing throughout the chords...I think Perlman makes the most complete sound of all the interpretations I've heard. A very full and beautiful sound.

[@ManfHoerz]

Sehr beindruckend. Ich liebe seine Interpretation von Bachs Chaconne. Bringt das ganze Spektrum hervorragend. Sicher eine der besten Aufnahmen.

[@Cuyut982]

I've heard every other rendition of this song that is even deemed worth listening to, and I have to admit: this version is by far the best, technically and emotionally.

[@Martini3418]

It's just extraordinary how humans can create such a wonderful sound through using just strings and a wooden board. Not only that, I am so impressed with Bach to be able to "transcribe" his own emotions into piece of music. Just..wonderful..

[@MJQuadmegistus]

This rendition never ceases to amaze me. Every time I listen it's like the first time. Perlman puts his all into it.

[@AMPepin1992]

You will often hear people say "Oh Bach is boring, emotionless, mechanical, overly-technical." Well, maybe if you've only heard the Well Tempered Clavier and the Inventions.. But one cannot say this about the Violin Partitas/Sonatas, the Cello Suites, the Organ Preludes/Toccatas/Fantasias/Fugues, the Cantatas, the Mass in B minor, the Passions.... etc. etc. Bach was never a composer who settled with pleasing others with simple tunes and melodies. Instead, he explored the depths of the human mind and spirit with boldness and authority that is rarely seen elsewhere in music. The Chaconne is so steeped tortured emotions and rigorous technicality that many have never dared to venture. It is such a summit of music writing that it can't help but being the standard in setting the limits of music, or to decry them.

[@emicyber]

To those people I would show them this, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Kyrie Eleison from Mass, the Passacaglia, etc. I personally think that Bach was (and will ever be) the greater composer of all time musically speaking.

[@crazeechickee11]

Summary: Bach essentially gave birth to the rest of music.

[@notaras1985]

who are the clueless idiots that make these claims? there is no more emotional and beautiful than bach.

[@brainwasher9876]

AMPepin1992 I observe that people tend to hate Bach when they're kids learning violin/cello/viola/piano for the first time because it doesn't sound exciting or personal enough, but as they grow older they appreciate Bach more and more.

[@SeadogDriftwood]

+crazeechickee11 I adore Bach. In fact, I think this Chaconne in particular is one of the greatest pieces of music ever written. However, I would not go quite so far as to call Bach the parent of all subsequent (Western) music. Not *quite* a parent; more of a godfather and a dedicated tutor. Granted, the distinction is rather fine, but music would still have progressed similarly had he not existed (although it would be much poorer!). Similarly, but not the same, for he did indeed have a major influence on music. Bach continues to be a loving guide and teacher to musicians - even those unfamiliar to him. As a piano teacher, I hope to connect people with his work (and that of may other worthy composers), and point out what makes him so amazing.

[@Christinecedar]

Itzhak Perlman's interpretation and playing of Bach's Chaconne is an absolute joy for my heart. Thank you!

[@PoliticoLoudMouth]

Perlman plays with warmth, passion and a sincere love of the violin and all music that graces it. Perlman is a genius!

[@sebsubZz]

this interpretation is just magical! the warm emotion combined with the perfect technique is so adorable! I can't even describe the quality of this performance

[@IrinaIdeas]

Truly excellent interpretation, there is Bach/Busoni Chaconne for piano played by Helene Grimaud which is also great in my opinion. Such incredible composer, Bach in great part established the system in which Western Classical music flourished and he even reached 20th Century in some of the pieces like Art of Fugue in terms of musical structure and harmony, so I can only be amazed at this level of visionary productivity he had.

[@WilliamMcGarvey]

Most excellent rendition -- thanks for the referral, Irina Klyuev.

[@VesiustheBoneCruncher]

The best playing the best. Damn his tone is big. From this 'cellist's Bach perspective this is exactly what I'd aim for playing this too. Of course, I think only Perlman can really go this big without losing clarity or musical direction. It's like laser beam. But the sensitivity is also extraordinary. Maybe that is the real thing - the range of dynamic and expressed emotion with the apparent technical finesse. Mind blowing

[@1701Sisko]

This is the best version/interpretation of this piece I have ever heard. I play violin, and I know this is not easy to do.

[@hdckdsadd]

one name. Gitlis

[@larcmudd9561]

"...this is not easy to do." Understatement of the decade.

[@mscir]

You might enjoy this. facebook.com/julia.fischer.page/videos/240785223826050/ I had the idea to do a "quarantine version" of Bach's Chaconne together with some other violinists. Here's what Augustin Hadelich says about how it started: "In early April, I was talking to my friend The Official Julia Fischer, and she told me about an idea she had during this quarantine: what if she played the first 8 bars of Bach's Chaconne and then asked friends and colleagues to record the other variations? I immediately jumped on board, and volunteered to compile the videos from everybody, and now the video is ready! Other members of the "cast" include (in order of appearance): Renaud Capuçon, Klaidi Sahatçi, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Nicola Benedetti, Andreas Janke, Daniel Röhn, Lisa Batiashvili, Lena Neudauer, James Ehnes, Stefan Jackiw, Rudens Turku and Vadim Gluzman! (And everyone plays more than once) It was really fun to work on something together, and this video will make for a lovely memory of this strange time in which we are living!"

[@Bete_Noir]

This is the first piece that ever brought me to tears. Still does.

[@definitelynottigerwhitten5865]

Between hilary, heifitz, and pearlman, I would have to say that pearlmans interpretation had the highest emotion and technical perfection

[@MrVinci0]

+Tiger Whitten well, all of them are almost perfect

[@TheBjjninja]

Vincent Kretschmer i would say Hahn had the highest technical performance. Pearlman is definitely more powerful opening

[@vanguard8159]

I want to add also Christian Ferras!

[@bcunstar97]

How about Gitlis?

[@paulettepinheiro6907]

So much so!!!!

[@dany695]

La pieza cumbre de la música barroca y sin duda la mejor interpretación del mejor violinista....Bach revive e ti en cada nota...felicidades.

[@BeGummi]

this masterpiece is the only classical music piece that could make my heart cries every time I hear it. truly brilliant. I wished I could've heard a soloist performing this live. would have made my day hands down.

[@scottsanett]

The best rendition of Ciaccona that I have heard so far.

[@MelodyOfVision]

I've listened to the others play this piece, Hahn, Heifetz and Menuhin, but Perlman's interpretation has got to be - hands down - my ultimate favorite. I don't know how he manages it but Bach's Chaconne just plays like silk in Perlman's hands!

[@technichy3633]

one of the greatest and most emotional pieces, played by one of the world's finest violinists, split into two videos. this is nonsense.

[@SinanAkkoyun]

yes

[@rantingcullinarian]

+tech niche On one of the best violins ever made.

[@bayudwiputra5607]

Yeah... i dont know why the video is splitted too. The second part is just as important as the first. The calm that arrived after that very last note of the first part is very deep. No, every note on this playing of chaconne is deep as hell though.

[@Schnuffel1998]

It's cuz youtube doesn't allow to upload longer videos than 7 minutes sometimes.

[@branislavmilic]

Because when it was uploaded in 2007 KZbin didn't allow more than 10 minutes of video. So instead of talking nonsense please inform yourself. Only verified accounts could do it starting from 2010. Also later KZbin extended that limit to 15 minutes.

[@OneToxicPixel]

I don't know, but this version sure makes my chest feel real tight... Heard other versions, but this one makes me trembling real hard. It's downright amazing and I can't seem to find enough words to describe this wonderful music. It's soooooooooooo beautiful. Argh, beautiful is not nearly enough. Take the word beautiful and multiply it with 100! And then this Chaconne is still even better!

[@chrismcloughlin163]

It's hard to do justice to the scope of this piece in a few words but I'm glad so many others seem to feel as I do about it. It's wonderful and satisfying on any level as a composition for one instrument. Impossible to listen to passively.

[@progpogs]

I haven't heard anyone play this song with as much emotion as Perlman. He's amazing.

[@JeanDeLaCroix_]

Nothing to say, the chaconne has so many interpretations that are valuable, between fischer, Jansen, Mullova... But this one is my favourite. Perlman is for me the reference when talking about barock music (even though Jansen is really convincing too). His sound is so different from any other violinist, it's incredible how full and deep it can be.

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

+jean de la croix -- magical & meaningful! He doesn't let technique get in the way -- when I first heard this, I was so emotional & the thought occurred 'what if......Jimi Hendrix had learned violin' -- it's not that much of a stretch: Hahn, Mullova, & let's not forget Kennedy -- all perfect: But this is Badass!!!!!

[@JeanDeLaCroix_]

Have you heard the extract from Lozakovich's performance ? I find it extremely moving too, and I heard it once more and in full when I went to one of his concerts, it was splendid. I don't like Hahn's interpretation, though she might be my favourite violinist (her recording of Beethoven vc is a wonder)

[@l.e.gonzalez-cortes7820]

This piece takes my breath away and strikes the very depth of my soul.

[@mkbitch]

To jest jedno z najwspanialszych wykonań tego utworu jakie w życiu słyszałem. Bravo!

[@chattisimo1239]

This is incredible, it is like a prayer on the violin!!!

[@catnipnbone]

My Aunt passed away this week and she loved him. I went to see him in concert with her and hearing his beautiful music will always make me think of her. Thank you for posting this music.

[@kiridaust3846]

Working on this piece currently. I sweat it's the most dramatic, deep, and beautiful pieces of music written. I love Perlman's interpretation of this. Hilary Hahn is perhaps more perfect, but the meaning he give this piece is just...overwhelming

[@chriss6356]

how long have you played the violin?

[@quammelschroedinger780]

@@chriss6356 i play this piece too and im now playing 10 years

[@mscir]

YOu might enjoy this facebook.com/julia.fischer.page/videos/240785223826050/ I had the idea to do a "quarantine version" of Bach's Chaconne together with some other violinists. Here's what Augustin Hadelich says about how it started: "In early April, I was talking to my friend The Official Julia Fischer, and she told me about an idea she had during this quarantine: what if she played the first 8 bars of Bach's Chaconne and then asked friends and colleagues to record the other variations? I immediately jumped on board, and volunteered to compile the videos from everybody, and now the video is ready! Other members of the "cast" include (in order of appearance): Renaud Capuçon, Klaidi Sahatçi, Alexander Sitkovetsky, Nicola Benedetti, Andreas Janke, Daniel Röhn, Lisa Batiashvili, Lena Neudauer, James Ehnes, Stefan Jackiw, Rudens Turku and Vadim Gluzman! (And everyone plays more than once) It was really fun to work on something together, and this video will make for a lovely memory of this strange time in which we are living!"

[@crazeechickee11]

Heartwrenchingly beautiful, this speaks to my soul in a way I didn't think was possible until I happened to click on this. Amazing.

[@leilagrey7437]

This is flawless and deeply moving. I also enjoy Hilary Hahn's interpretation.

[@IsraelMedrano]

Yes!! Same here!!

[@MohammedHajjar]

I thing the best two interpretations of Chaconne are Perlman and Hilary Hahn. Even Vengerov doesn’t come as close.

[@zoobob5794]

Try James Ehnes @@MohammedHajjar

[@MohammedHajjar]

Thanks for suggesting his name. I've never heard of him before and it's quite a nice performance. Love it. @@zoobob5794

[@iluvnyalways3545]

I understand that Bach wrote this upon the death of his wife. It's one of the most emotionally heart rending, raw, beautiful pieces I have ever heard. Maestro Perlman's performance is magnificent. IMHO, he was able to channel Bach's weeping lament. ❤️

[@Zaerdra2]

this is a brilliant interpretation to the Chaconne...I can't say anymore. Everyone has their own opinion, and as much as I respect yours I believe that you don't need to play Bach in a baroque way (with baroque phrasing, bowing etc.) for it to sound any good. Perlmans interpretation is superb!

[@YupItsMeKali]

Honestly, I sometimes have trouble listening to Bach simply because there's just so much passion in his work. I can't help but feel like crying every time I listen to this.

[@emicyber]

The whole piece is beautiful but 5:09 is just wonderful.

[@kimbatteau1]

I have listened to most of the violinists playing the Chaconne on KZbin. Without a doubt this is the greatest! The emotion, the technical perfection, the whole sound: unbelievable. What geniuses: Bach himself, and Itzkhak Perlman!

[@tonianzlovar7590]

For some reason Perlman's version of Chaconne makes my soul move like no other. I think it's the "continuo" in the first bars that gets to me. It's so natural and flowing that makes Heifetz' slightly faster or Gideon Kramer's jumpy version seem shallower. Contrary to the popular opinion of chiaro/scuro Bach interpretations I like the subtle nuances of this interpretation,. The almost romantic version of Bach. I think Bach himself would approve.

[@brainwasher9876]

Toni Anzlovar I didn't like the comparably sleepy version of his arpeggio section or his wild liberties with tempo, but otherwise I agree with you.

[@Rembrandt96]

if you listen to Hilary, she has the flow throughout the piece, from beginning to end. so much that it's unnerving how one can do it in a piece.like this

[@Rembrandt96]

@Klippy Klop ok cool, then i guess I've wasted my life playing the violin :(

[@Rembrandt96]

@Klippy Klop oh :( okay cool, I guess the 60 years he spent on the violin was a total waste too, sigh, thanks man for finally making me realise my errors

[@Rembrandt96]

@Klippy Klop If you really don't see the irony in your own cycle metaphor then it doesn't need to me that has to point out who's the musical ignoramus here lol.

[@kenavo2103]

Such moving piece of music, can't help to come back to it regularly....

[@daigunder35]

best version i heard of this piece

[@kenavo2103]

Exceptional rendition, but listen to Nathan Milstein's rendition too, also exceptional!

[@MJQuadmegistus]

Definitely agree. Very rich tone, I don't feel like I'm missing any of the layers like other performances.

[@karlakor]

This is one of the most phenomenal pieces ever composed. It's no wonder that Brahms marveled at it and said that if he ever thought it was in him to compose such a piece, he would faint dead away from the shock.

[@Newriverartist]

Love it! Great performance of one of my favorite composer's music!

[@godchildzor]

The greatest violinist, with a violin made by the greatest crafter, performing the greatest piece of music written by the greatest composer in history.

[@FlorianCourtial]

Best version I heard of this piece too.

[@KILOnegra23]

there is something to the strad that gives it so much feeling. and with perlman playing it makes it all better. ah tears in my eyes

[@CoryAndor]

What sets this interpretation apart, for myself at least, from that of others(Hahn, Heifetz etc) is how smooth it is. Just in the opening minute, It seems that other players try to emphasize the contrast in notes while Perlman seems to blend them and make them come together to form a sweeter and smoother sound. I am not knowledgeable on classical music and have no idea how this piece is "supposed" to be played but I like this the best for that reason.

[@mydogskips2]

+Affair I personally think what sets this apart from the others is that Perlman doesn't rush the music. From the opening notes he takes his time letting each note resonate beautifully. He stretches the notes out and doesn't cut them off so it isn't choppy, even with the multiple stops. As you say, there is a smooth, mellifluous tone which shows his complete control over the music; everything is played so clearly and without being overly expressive but deeply emotional. Perfect to my ear.

[@crr1950]

Hahn takes her time with it as well. Comparatively Perlman seems to be racing through it.

[@OssoPoderoso]

There's nothing wrong with music that is different from this. Aside from that, I've been listening to this type of music since the 6th grade. It will NEVER get old, you will always hear something new when listen to it again, to the point you will recognize other pieces of music in certain phrases here and there, and hour long symphonys will seem like three minute songs. Then when you study it, it gets even better!

[@labohemienneuse161]

If The Universe Had A Sound, Then This Resonates It All.

[@maxtruluck5197]

Itzhak Perlman is my favorite. I got to see him live today. It was amazing.

[@Civ33]

durring his time, Bach's works went mostly unnoticed, including the sonatas and partitas. It almost breaks my heart to think that he wasn't around to see how much his works changed not only music, but the entire world.

[@tursaswarrior]

Thank you for posting this here! I have been looking for ages for this particular recording of the piece. I heard it when i was 12 at a particularly sad time in my life, whilst escaping into the radio and recording bits and pieces on cassettes. I recognise this as the recording i heard then. Thank you so much!

[@maroangel8525]

Finally, I understood this music. thanks.

[@monsieuro-leagueoflegends3012]

Exactly my thoughts after hearing this performance.

[@amisus1]

This music reminds me of that special time in my life when I was in love with a beautiful cellist. I am just so thankful that I experienced the intensity and life-affirming bliss of that once-in-a-lifetime connection I'll always cherish. Even though it was unrequited, I Thank you Kathy Walton - and Bach -b for this moment in time.

[@junlinyi4892]

The Ciaconna is one of the greatest masterpieces composed in history. The modern generation seems to revolve around simple music. True music like Bach needs no words to touch my heart. I can feel the grief, pain, sorrow, and at the same time, hope and joy, through just a few measures. There is so much emotion in every note. Pretentious rap music cannot even come close to this. After a rapper dies, will we remember him? Bach's language is foreign but will be eternally appreciated in everywhere.

[@nimbunimbu]

indeed, Perlman's rendition is divine. it is the purest, most supernal expression of the chaconne I have heard!

[@NE0KRATOS]

This is my favourite interpretation of this piece. Hahn runs a bit too much (But on the other hand her interpretation of the Caprice 24 is my favourite of all time). I don't have a favourite violinist, every one is good, but in this case Pelrman makes me truly 'feel' this piece, I don't know how to explain it, it's really emotional.

[@AMPepin1992]

5:10 one of the greatest moments in music history.

[@Neoptima]

The sound of a true Stradivari... The sound of Perlman, one who truly understands music... This performance of Chaconne...it speaks the origins of music that Bach founded for us all to enjoy....

[@mixailaggelos2004]

Of course he can, because he is Perlman ;) If anyone has doubts on his velocity skills , he shall listen his Wieniawski or Sarasate recordings and he will get the answer ! This is the style Perlman prefers to play Bach...at least Perlman does not scratch the violin and he is not out of tune ! Perlman for eveeeeeerrr

[@leadingladybug]

The violin is one of the most gorgeous instruments ever created ... how can wood and horsehair sound so emotional and deeply poignant?? This is such an amazing interpretation of the song.

[@Raelis963]

i love this shit

[@jaws93]

Beautiful... communication in absolutely every note and phrase... made me want to cry. Thank God for people like Itzhak.

[@Zonno5]

I have always been puzzled by this piece. Why hasn't anybody played a 'danceable' Ciaccona yet? I wonder, because a Ciaccona is foremost a lively dance, JS Bach liked 'fast tempi' (according to his son CPE Bach) and Ciaccona's by other composers are always played with a completely different dynamic. It would be very interesting.

[@AmoreJess]

I've listened to a couple of other recordings and the others don't move me as much as this one does. This is absolutely beautiful and very very moving.

[@ewfq2]

HOW IS THIS JUST ONE INSTRUMENT

[@junlinyi4892]

I'm not sure if you're joking, but you can put the bow on two, three, or even four (as the Chaconne requires) at once. But I agree, this piece has its rightful place as one of the classical violinist's most challenging works to play.

[@stevenwitney1363]

You cannot place the bow on more than 2 strings because of the curve of the bridge. However you can make it appear that you are playing more then two strings at once

[@keviin0]

well technically you can if you press hard enough on the bow near the bridge you can play a 3 note chord all at once.

[@potatoman8763]

I think OP was complimenting the performance.

[@SeaRasp]

Cuz Bach was a Genius especially for composing pieces for solo instruments such as the violin and cello

[@helen9525]

thank you - there are so many recordings of this - and after 20 years this still remains the most moving.

[@mr.pingzx2663]

5:00 - 7:00 sounds like pure magic :3

[@AlessandraCarrillo]

It made me cry

[@carmenromero3520]

Sublime! Y aún más cuando conocemos, el porqué de su composición: Amor y Desesperación, por la pérdida de su amada! Es una maravilla...hacia dónde a veces, lleva el Amor al ser humano que lo pierde!!💖🌈

[@mixailaggelos2004]

Thank you for your comments ! The one I like most in this divine performance is the awesome arpegios in about the middle of the piece..they make u feel as if u listen to 3-4 violin the same time !!

[@toogoodbw]

i have never heard a piece that manifested pain like this one. Bach hit the nail on the head.

[@tammy1001]

Interpretation is a bit too much like Tchaikovsky for my liking but damn, what a sound.

[@rohinitanayadas]

I have seen this video at least 10 times but i never get annoyed or bored. I find something really good when I listen to it.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjjjulian]

this is the piece that sherlock was going to play on "the last problem".... eurus stopped him

[@s.z8223]

"No not Bach. You don't understand it."

[@LexiBmega185]

Fell in love with this when I first heard it on Elementary. Amazing music, the talent that must have gone into writing music like that is incredible.

[@juneheelee4863]

3:26-3:35

[@VernonVince]

One of the greatest work of art of human history. Thank you for posting it and God bless you.

[@redhawk9478]

5:09

[@voraciousreader3341]

My God….what a gorgeous interpretation, with a ringing sound which never sounds forced as too many who play it do, with harsh sawing. IP’s brilliant musicality often leaves me speechless.

[@satoshikatou953]

My cat PONTA said "Miaow! Miaow! Mia.......ow! Mia! " He loves this sound very much.

[@drachenbarde]

lol

[@WUHUNEE]

I make it a necessity to listen to this EVERY day of the week at least ONCE. Such phrasing!

[@truclyleova7417]

ladies' code brought me here ❤

[@dizzyfeed3288]

It is NOT a song, by definition a song is SUNG (use your dictionary). It is a piece.

[@wajang1000]

Do you mean like "the gangsta pulled out his piece and popped a cap" or do you mean "I wonder if she will give me piece if I buy her dinner and a bottle of wine" or "I will piece together the meaning of life from the tribulations and trials of youtube posters" or "Piece lieb me alone" said the Mexican to Trump?

[@jonathanhughes1517]

Written for the 2nd Partita in d minor for violin, circa 1720.

[@infiredatthecrybabyphandom7668]

Sameee

[@Liranm89]

The greatest interpretation of the greatest musical piece a man has ever created

[@kristinamijat2602]

3.30

[@TheOHenry666]

I keep coming back to this. Wow such beauty, the timeless quality of it.

[@drago97531]

i'd like to see lindsey stirling attempt this, just to see how little she can actually play.

[@Cristasphoto]

Why should she. She had her own brand.

[@xOALtoFrEak900Ox]

A little wink to classical music I guess. I agree! This piece is dramatic and beautiful!

[@amajestyaubrey8302]

+drago97531 Dude she couldnt play this if she tried . Besides, her musical talent/ability on the violin is that of an elementary violinist.

[@TheSwampPrince]

+Dany Stride She's a talented artist, but she is nowhere near classical musicians performing pieces like this. But you don't see Hilary Hahn putting on a *show* as Lindsey does. They're just different to a point where they can hardly be compared.

[@windowsforvista]

I want to see you play this too

[@raiden233]

bach his compositions are just so....mighty and elegant at the same time

[@marianaherrera55]

Black Butler.

[@zahramubaarak1408]

the comment i was looking for 😂

[@marianaherrera55]

Jajajajjajaja xD

[@anasanchez8607]

Xx justabitofmagic

[@IllusiveKat]

Mariana Herrera I watched that episode today! That part sounded familiar to me, so I thought, "I'll check out this song afterwards."

[@ArminRennich]

yes, and Itzhak Perlman touches the hearts of so many with a performance like this - he conveys the feelings so well because he allows the music to unfold with the emotions, each phrase naturally following its predecessor.

[@marcosmisiecmassena7626]

Well, apparently 155 better violinists than Itzahk! LOL

[@adgjl135zcbm]

No matter what anyone say! This IS the best version! It's not aggressive...there is a lot of music...and it has soul! It's like Bach wrote it!

[@Seki1987]

Black Butler brought me here XD

[@amirkadamani1]

This is God! The soul of the being, with all its passion, pain, happiness, tenderness and more!!!! This is a change for a new humanity!

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Itzhak Perman is fantastic! Amazing violiniste !

[@elisabethsteltzlen]

De toute beauté...... Voilà la Perfection ....!!!!!! Le plus beau des Violons aujourd'hui .....

[@Federico1685]

Dedicated or not to the memory of his first wife, Maria Barbara, the chaconne is one of the most emotionally devastating pieces of music ever written. It contains all the struggle of a man against his and the world's suffering, at the same time glorifying that suffering as a means to achieve peace, beauty and spiritual elevation. Quoting the violinista Joshua Bell, the chaconne is 'one of the greatest achievements of any man in history'.

[@annaannaof716]

Absolut great composition and production of Maestro I.Perlman ♫♪♥

[@a-gnosis]

what a great rendition! and the resonance this room, in particular, really compliments Perlman's tone and cadences really well. i wish both parts were included, but I appreciate you sharing it nonetheless.

[@oldmanatsea]

Absolutely entranced by the playing. The interpretation transcends the nuances of any instrument. Perlman deserves much credit, but he is also aided by the genius of the piece!

[@shai901]

in my opnion, his interpretation is the most exciting in the world. I usually don't cry from classical piece but,Itzhak Perlman always succeeds to make me cry...