NL WC: Perlman performs anthem at Citi Field

10/5/16: Violinist Itzhak Perlman performs the national anthem at Citi Field prior to the National League Wild Card Game
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[@Lost_Hwasal]

shit got real when he pulled out the double stops.

[@TimTranGuitar]

and chords

[@yarnboyjr3909]

I love double stops and chords on the violin

[@PilipiHoops]

@@yarnboyjr3909 it's hard

[@thatguy8678]

True talent

[@ultimawerewolfbluephoenix9670]

@@PilipiHoops *crunch*

[@musicstuff698]

He seemed a bit nervous in this performance but still managed to blow the crowd away. Incredible!

[@cirrusmorris455]

not nervous, this man comfortably performed most of the hardest pieces to play. He is old now so possibly less control and a bit of wobbling

[@oreodog]

Prob just cold

[@markusohayon3143]

Respect. I have never heard the Star-Spangled Banner being played on a violin. it's beautiful.

[@petersenclan4]

Markus Ohayon you tube Anne Akiko Meyers.

[@glorytofathersonandholyspirit]

Markus Ohayon I have, I play it at my school for games and stuff..... but itzhak slayed it! He sounded incredible

[@josejalaeno73]

I wonder how many people in this crowd realize how lucky they are to have seen Itzhak play in person. World class violinist and musician right there. I recommend checking out his performance of Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto in D, my personal favorite classical piece and the best (imo) performance of it to have been recorded. Really displays his talent.

[@juliuszajac2189]

King of violin!

[@fvquijano]

So much respect for Sir Itzhak Perlman. Awesome performance.

[@StephenPhen]

One of the best Star-Spangled Banner performances I've ever seen.

[@sohums.6107]

Stephen Whitney Houston

[@NicholasWingComposer]

My favorite Israeli violinist. It was a special privilege to hear Itzhak Perlman perform twice at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The Grand Re-Opening Hatch Show Print from Perlman's stirring & legendary 2011 performance with the Grammy Award winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra, around six months after the devastating flood, remains proudly displayed upon the wall above my desk.

[@carlosreyes3472]

God bless this man

[@zwrdl]

Now this is classy: every aspect of it!

[@Doramon1289]

First time I've ever heard violin version of this song, Gorgeous

[@NicholasWingComposer]

Also, Itzhak Perlman's stirring performance of our National Anthem has inspired me to compose a symphonic tribute to the miracle at bats throughout the history of Major League Baseball...

[@nomansnomad2802]

It was probably freezing cold.He ain't a robot.

[@romeovashishthviolin9384]

Charlie Zhong most definitely not

[@DankyWankyVr]

The greatest violinist ever!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

nope

[@yibambe4ever74]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 BS

[@CuteGrimace]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 he is

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Bravo Maestro Ithzak Perlman. My favorite violinist 🎻 🎶 🌷

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Bravo Maestro Ithzak Perlman. You are the honor of America football.... Together amazing 🌹 🎻 ♥️

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@juancarlossanchez7318]

Es grato que en un evento asi,lleven a uno de los mejores violinistas del mundo!! Bravo Sr Itzhak Perlman!!

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Itzhak Perlman is the best!Hy is amazing!!!🎻🌹

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Thank you very much 💗

[@devendybdal4032]

God bless the American soldiers and thank them for their service and also thank the marines for their service

The best violinist of the world

[@rv22_vill30]

No

[@dariusmite1562]

@@rv22_vill30 difficult to say who is but thinking that Perlman is one of them is not ridiculous. The guy is solid

[@petersenclan4]

Mr Perlman does an outstanding job. Anne Akiko Meyers does our anthem proud, as well.

[@joshuam2154]

So glad I got to see him at UCD while I had the chance. LEGEND!

[@cheesecakes9511]

I could never pull this off, my hand would be shaking like the chile earthquake

[@danmaodi3940]

Me too.

[@hongli9803]

So glad to see that he hasnt lost his touch after so many years

[@fullstrutn]

A national treasure right there

[@dergarbuio]

tocar violino ao ar livre, ainda mais em um estadio com um barulheira total... não é fácil!!!

[@pandylol9112]

That made me get excited and I’m not even American lol

[@geeks4greyson425]

A very special treat!!!

[@felipemartinez1275]

Mr. Perlman, ¡God bless you!

[@chapeltibet4551]

Thank you, Mr. Perlman.

[@Alan-yd5ng]

There’s a man who can do anything with that piece of music but decided to keep it simple… simple is best. Singers take “Note” lol that was pretty fantastic

[@JaYzer]

Amazing... Just Amazing 💘

[@mariadefatimacorreacoelhof3244]

Para chegar a este nível de profissionalismo, é necessário iniciar bem criança, e dedicar-se com a certeza de que um dia irá tornar-se um/a virtuose.. Parabéns e obrigada. Lindo o hino francês. Adorei tudo.

[@johnw2026]

That was really cool!

[@c0mpuipf]

I would have loved him to play a small klezmer accent on one of those notes :s

[@gutbucket260]

With a hoedown, "Shave and a Haircut" ending.

[@edgargl1359]

Reminds of the movie the Alamo when David Crockett was playing the violin!! Awesome!!!

[@user-cb7yo4qq2k]

パールマン最後の笑顔がかわいい！🙉💕

[@bryanmiller1216]

EXCELLENT.

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Itzhak Perlman is together wonderful 🎻🌹❤️

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Thank you very much 🥰

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Great Violinist

[@davidavi9090]

Esse é meu professor,👏👏👏

[@bilbo_gamers6417]

what a god

[@ts13579_texas_usa]

But what happened to the cadenza? Better yet, couldn't Perlman have played Paganini's famous "Variations on the Star Spangled Banner"?

[@2planksand2wheels92]

T. Shandelman you are confusing with variations on “god save the king”.

[@danmaodi3940]

@@2planksand2wheels92 You explained my puzzle

[@yesiamathinker1580]

Fabulous!!!

[@violeta-kristinajanoniene8412]

THANKYOU MAESTRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brianshoubert7803]

Bravo!

[@jjhhhggfify]

GRANDE ITZAK PERLMANN

[@matthewwilliams5059]

sound like he is awsome on the Vilion

[@sassierover]

Stunning performance. Wish he'd played it a little slower so we could savor his playing....

[@joescott123]

i dont, he played the time right, thats the proper way. timing timing timing. hes a legend

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

refreshingly up tempo

[@russell2952]

The worst anthem performances are the slow ones. It's supposed to be upbeat.

[@devendybdal4032]

Fireman and brotherhood

[@haydenstrawn5398]

Respect amen playball

[@adrianramirez6854]

Where can I get the music to this? I have never heard the Star Spangled Banner being played so beautifully!

[@prodvi333]

Да..постарел он серьёзно.. Очень хороший скрипач.

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Good.

[@devendybdal4032]

Firemen and brotherhood

[@tamagotchifps9007]

The best ever.

[@mariofranco7416]

WOOOOOO VIOLINS!!!

[@williamrasasane364]

Oh wow the first time I've seen him nervous

[@2planksand2wheels92]

Same

[@josesolisrosales]

He probably was just cold

[@ndodamakayi5220]

It only makes me human to even see the great of Itzak Perlman's calibre get bad days in the office.

[@ILikeBirds]

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[@cycleSCUBA]

Played with such care. Perhaps Mr Perlman could come to the U.K. in 2022 to play God Save The Queen at Her Majesty's Platinum Jubillee.

[@WatchOnYT]

1:30 when classical musicians meets sports fans who'd really rather hearing another instrument like the guitar.

[@rjp195]

Awesome. All players standing like men and a beautifully played National Anthem.

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

are you implying that taking a knee over injustice in this country is less "manly"?

[@dickhead8607]

Hades McFadden he’s implying that standing up to recognize Americans freedom is manly

[@juandavidmeza-jimenez1024]

Hades McFadden yes

[@TheTalBass]

לצערי יצחק תומך כיום במפלגה של אנשים שנעלבים מההמנון והדגל...

[@conaldpetersen9756]

Knew he was a big deal but 16 Grammys??

[@newtoncrawford1212]

Where the drummer? Cue the violin. Perlman add every bit of percussion to the notes please.

[@raoultak]

Why this sound? Because the violin is an acoustic instrument.

[@user-gx9zc9vo9s]

미국은 메이저리그. 대한민국은 한국시리즈.

[@phillipgreene2564]

😃

[@singhjackson2698]

Why did the crowds boo him at the beginning?

[@ctaduran]

What booing? There was an airplane that flew overhead, maybe that's what you heard? lol

[@singhjackson2698]

Look Bropez Oh really, I though the airplane usually fly through the stadium after the national anthem. But maybe this time was different I guess?

[@ctaduran]

Citi Field is right by the airport, it's common to have airplanes randomly flying by during a game. Nothing to do with the national anthem.

[@singhjackson2698]

Look Bropez No, I meant those aircraft military things usually fly over stadium before the game start. Like a super bowl game or something that's important.

[@ctaduran]

I know what you mean, that wasn't the case

[@ss032010310103]

He brought his Strad onto the field?

[@dannyboy2267]

It's not his Strad, probably a more affordable instrument.

[@lucascalma605]

Wow Amazing performance!! But it could be better if his performance was accompanied by a Cello because the Cello is more powerful enough to play the bass line in the national anthem.

[@evanpyne4426]

what kind of violin was he using tf

[@prototypeinheritance515]

stradivarius

[@petitecontrebassiste]

soil stradivarius, 1714

[@dannyboy2267]

@@petitecontrebassiste That's not his Strad though. It's probably a more affordable instrument.

[@radioheadtv3131]

So random but alright I dig it👍🏻

[@mortarsquad12]

He's getting old. The technique is astounding, but man he is shaky here.

[@prototypeinheritance515]

adam anthoni ford he was probably very nervous

[@ardenlynnapolinario7549]

He was probably a little nervous but he was also using lots of vibrato

[@mannye]

Hey Adam.... Why don't you practice your entire life, win 16 Grammy Awards and then see what YOU think when some shithead tells you you're getting old. You're probably a fucking Marlins fan. What an asshole comment. If they gave out awards for asshole troll comments, you would win it. The prize is a well deserved kick in the balls. Hey Adam... from a life long Mets fan.... Fuck You Adam.

[@Miguel-ks2mc]

@@mannye any musician can honestly say that yeah perlman is aging and his technique has slightly deteriorated because of it and that's just how it is for everyone. dont gotta shit bricks over truth. perlman's always been one of my idols and inspirations but he won't ever play as good as he did when he was at his prime. just because he's aged doesn't mean he lost any respect.

[@mannye]

@@Miguel-ks2mc You know as well as I do that that kind of "truth" is well and good in a room full of musicians, but on a public forum like this where the vast majority of people watching are possibly hearing this man for the first time can and does come across as petty and spiteful. Despite his age and whatever natural deterioration he has suffered, as we all do, he is still amazing. So, yes... I will "shit bricks" all over that crass statement. Not yours. That was at least civil even though I disagree.

[@chris-hayes]

I absolutely love Perlman, his playing and his personality are equally wonderful. But, even as an intermediate violinist I can easily tell the playing is a little off. I have nothing against Perlman, with age and in front of a loud crowd instead of a silent audience performing isn't the same. However, it is undeniably a little depressing and sadening hearing Perlman's violin no longer sing like it used to.

[@ikenakakensuke475]

Chris Hayes Hi, I really feel sad too. But I think it is because not only by aging but also of nervousness... I couldn’t imagine how people got stressed to play anthem in such huge number of people.... his left hand was absolutely tremored.... anyway, he is still a legend for me.

[@TedCase]

It was probably really cold, thus the lack of control, and as far as the sound - remember you’re used to hearing him in beautiful halls. Here he is close mic’d outdoors with zero reverb. A virtuoso with a Stradivarius only goes so far, for that beautiful tail to the sound you’ve gotta be in the right space

[@violinist86]

please remain standing while Itzahk remains sitted. :D

[@marykatherine1946]

go ahead and make fun of a man who suffered from a horrific disease yet became extremely successful and an inspiration to many;)

[@gcg8187]

@Tom Smith chill out

[@gcg8187]

@@marykatherine1946 you chill too. Tired of classical music ppl being so sensitive

[@yininganthonyji1058]

That tremolo at the end was definitely not written on the music

[@adelaadela5536]

Jyjjdagm😍

[@roman14032]

heifetz would have done it better

[@deepdark795]

he did do it better lmao not "would have." There's a recording here on KZbin.

[@deepdark795]

LOL. I'm not saying Heifetz is better because the "music critics" say so. I'm not saying Heifetz is better because he's more famous. In fact, Perlman is probably more famous today. I'm saying that Heifetz's recording of the Star-Spangled Banner is better. It's much better actually, and Heifetz was the one who made this arrangement. Look up the recording on KZbin -- I already said the recording's on KZbin, so I don't know why you're asking me if I've heard Heifetz play this lol. And don't be ridiculous. People are indeed better at different things, but if I need to tell you that Heifetz and Perlman are not on the same level, you need to open those ears and listen.

[@1001011011010]

Did Heifetz do it outside in the elements (bad for a violin) on a cold day in front of thousands of people in the audience while over 70 years old?

[@jameskelley5918]

deep dark *uses lol at the start of a sentence. ( 　ﾟ,_ゝﾟ) ok.

[@dinkarrao1]

love my country, not putin

[@danielfritz5873]

🤔 hmmm, does “Pearlman” have a first name @mlb ????

[@joescott123]

a child could play that. double stops, pishawww thats nothing.

[@thierrybeurey9748]

Isn't playing anthems for competitions a load of bullshits?

[@hannah2548]

Thierry Beurey hell no because you are respecting each and everyone one of the service members whether or not they are living or deceased

[@hadesmcfadden2982]

Hannah the anthem is a piece of music geared towards symbolism and inspiring nationalism. So yeah, if you happen to kneel, it isn't disrespecting the the troops, as much as you want to cling to that.

[@hannah2548]

Hades McFadden I never said anything about kneeling or standing and i don’t know why you added that part in your comment. I just said that by playing the national anthem you are respecting our soldiers.

[@arturgrabczewski3816]

ALTHOUGH I am a violinist myself this is a poorly chose instrument for this event/occasion. It sounds so weird !!!

[@davidkennedy1271]

That did nothing for me.....not very good.

[@finn7591]

David Kennedy better than some bimbo wailing "HoOOooOOMe of the braAaAAAAaaaAAAAvVVvVvVVe" into a mike, if you ask me

[@gcg8187]

Finneas Moore from my point of view a lot of the same as I very beautiful voices that sounds fantastic when they sing the national anthem

[@gcg8187]

Tsampika Biniari is it and do much for him he didn't like it that much, and he didn't think it was very good. And that he needs to play better than Itzhak Perlman to be allowed to think that it's not good?

[@AndySaenz]

David Kennedy What is it supposed to "do" for you? 🤔😒

[@SadamYT]

Honestly I didn't like it at all....

[@SadamYT]

Sounded terribly cheap. I"m unable to be more precise as violin isn't my instrument.

[@AlexRiversMusic]

SadamYT It's the microphone

[@zk3ull903]

Yes, Itzhak Perlman is (was) one of the best violinists in the world, but he played really badly here.

[@adityatanwar2647]

He added a classical music touch to it (for example, the double stops) I’m pretty sure you don’t like classical music. Do you?

[@johankaruyan5536]

How dare YOU

[@dsdfsdfdsfsdfds3800]

U.S. should changed its anthem. Star-Spangled Banner has no musical value... it does not even have a nice melody and is very boring.

[@benzema9051]

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