Paganini Concerto No. 1, 1st mvt, by Nathan Meltzer

Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 6, 1: Allegro maestoso, by Nathan Meltzer and Hiromi Fukuda, 26 January 2016. More at www.nathanmeltzer.com

[@matthewlui6653]

I have a strange habit of liking his videos before he even starts to play

[@NathanMeltzer]

Haha! Appreciate that! :)

[@tubbie0075]

Absolutely monster of a concerto! Bravo for tackling it and playing it so cleanly. And to also include the cadenza section, what an achievement!

[@peterpnguyen]

Wow ! Brilliant play ! A very wonderful piece ! You have grown so much musically Nathan ! It's always a pleasure to watch your performance

[@SR-jx8yu]

What an amazing, young violinist! Just astounding ....

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you so very much!! :)

[@385aloiv]

Bravo, Nathan!!! What a beautiful and brilliant performance you gave! I really like the sound of your violin, too. Thank you for sharing.

[@BernardViolinTeacher]

good morning, Nathan! What a great inspiration for me seeing you put your all into this iconic masterpiece. Tremendous achievement, Nathan, congratulations!

[@jonesness24g]

Bravo Nathan!! Brilliant performance!!!

[@roysonne]

Bravo, Nathan! You continue to grow and add new dimensions to your artistry. Looking forward to your next appearance in Pittsburgh.

[@megamusicgirl1998]

Wow you're absolutely incredible!!! You're a true virtuoso and your bow control is phenomenal. I have always been a fan of your playing and interpretations because of how passionate they are and this Paganini is no exception!!!!

[@hugot88]

Astonishing!!! Beautifully and perfectly !!!

[@MoniqueChiron]

Quelle magnifique prestation Nathan !! Félicitations !! Je formule le souhait de vous entendre jouer ce superbe concerto avec orchestre.... En attendant un grand merci pour ce merveilleux partage. Bien amicalement. (Superbe cadence à la fin !! )

[@MayteLevenbachClassicalMusic]

Beautifully played Nathan!!

[@iliaiashin.cellist]

Nathan, it's fantastic!!! Bravo!

[@genehuangviolin]

Another amazing performance, Nathan! Your rate of improvement is mind-boggling.

[@Schtofenbach]

Nathan what a great technique you have acquired, and perfection. Hugs from here

[@bethpierpont7302]

Absolutely beautiful Nathan!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Beth Pierpont Thank you!! :)

[@samuelfowler3082]

So amazing! Your videos are so inspiring to me. you play this peace flawlessly with so much emotion it is overwhelming! Thank you for posting.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! You are too kind! :)

[@ramontapias9824]

Excellent. Exciting and beautiful sound of the notes that fly from the violin. Congratulations.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so very much!! :)

[@nos0323]

Absolutely beautiful!! Amazing job to you as well as the pianist!! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful performance with everyone~

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! And yes, my pianist is amazing!! :)

[@rishonforest2247]

Simply beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing your music Nathan. Your parents are truly blessed!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks again for all your kind comments! :)

[@Chocho-tu9sc]

I love your music and I like your sound

[@TheSKasson]

Wowie Zowie! That''s just too darn good. Thanks for posting it...I'm still a big fan.

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Scott Kasson Thanks so very much! Hope all is well with you! :)

[@shanthini325]

So great . God bless you .

[@emilyrockwood55]

I could listen to you play all day! You are amazing!

[@NathanMeltzer]

:) Thanks so much, Emily!!

[@OldRabit]

Breathtaking performance. BRAVO!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Oldrabit Thanks so very much! Hope all is well with you!

[@MrScarow]

"Woah!" That's the only word that's coming thank you so much for your performance!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+MrScarow Thanks so much!! :)

[@emmaaxelson7821]

That was amazing! A stunning performance!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Emma Axelson Thank you!! :)

[@ChienHsinLan]

Hi Nathan, I lost tracking your great performances. Glad to see your progress and accomplishment in violin. Bravo!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! Great to hear from you!!

[@nataservant]

Wow, knocked that straight out of the atmosphere! Brilliant!

[@NathanMeltzer]

:) Thank you!

[@amandiine6456]

That's amazing... I'm the same age as you and I have so much difficulties playing violin... But see your work has made me feel a lot better and motivated ! So keep the good work and thanks again for your videos ! :)

[@SimonStreuffViolinEducation]

So nice! I like how you are improving continuously! So nice to see and hear! Very good Piano player also!

[@jbiebrich]

Nice to hear about you again Nathan impressive as always 👍 amazing!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Jose Biebrich Thank you!! :)

[@toth-music]

so brilliant in the fast and virtuous parts, so powerfull in the accords, and so heart-going melodical in the slow parts, pure sound! it's a big pleasure to listen to your performance, you are so safe and sure in playing, you harvest the merits of your dilligent, honest and perennial practice on your technic and expression!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so very much!! Great to hear from you ...and to hear Anatol's wonderful playing again!!! All the best!! :)

[@BillCorley]

Very nice. Always liked this one. It's brutal competition to be a professional soloist. I wish you the best of luck!

[@TheTucsonJeff]

You're getting better every time I hear you! Very impressive performance!

[@NathanMeltzer]

That's all I can hope for! Thanks so much!! :)

[@SR-jx8yu]

The cadenza is a masterpiece in itself!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Wow! Thanks so much!! :D

[@lucillarosemariottibanwell]

Great performance Nathan! I love Paganini Concertos :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Lucilla Rose Mariotti Thanks so much! Love your Wieniawski, by the way! :)

[@peterpnguyen]

I am coming back to see your wonderful work. Have not seen your recent work lately. I am sure you are growing in leaps and bounds, Hope to see a new piece soon. Have a wonderful week. Best wishes always

[@NathanMeltzer]

Hi! So great to hear from you!! I've been checking in on your family videos recently as well. They all make me so happy to hear!! Have a busy October and hope to get a recording from one of them up soon! Take care!! :)

[@adrianaamstrong7524]

Debo admitir que no puedo dejar de escucharte. Saludos Nathan

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! Muchas gracias!! :)

[@user-qy5pq6yj4p]

listened to many of your recordings for a long time and it is sooo good everytime i listen to it. your passion inspired me to practice more! (your recordings helped me to prepare for my own auditions and others, especially bruch and kreisler) :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Ju Hae Park Thanks so much! That really means a lot to me! Hope all your auditions went really well!! :)

[@LIVERPOOLFRANK]

I started following you with the video of Tchaikovsky and you were a kid, and now look at you mate! well done! you're one of the best!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+LIVERPOOLFRANK Thanks so much! 2 years and 2 feet taller ;)

[@constanzabarrios2308]

I like listening is great classical music especially the violin and was very nice hope you upload more videos and also hope you do not hurt your hands to keep you playing those beautiful melodies

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so very much!! :)

[@gtmstev]

Amazing nathan!

[@kuruttowo]

I absolutely love this concerto, it made me want to learn playing violin c:

[@NathanMeltzer]

I do too! :)

[@ziz1840]

omg... nice! thank you for upload!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+jiun kim Thank you!! :)

[@jankedit8891]

this just amazing, no other words can describe it but amazing

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Gabriel Doyle Thanks! Was watching some of your videos last night, btw. Pretty awesome!

[@songheepark7636]

Bravo, Nathan! You're the best!!👍

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Songhee Park Thanks so much! :)

[@jesusgodoysavoia9568]

Great interpretation Nathan. You have a big future!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Jesus Godoy Thanks so much!

[@chujungchenlee2344]

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[@chujungchenlee2344]

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[@SR-jx8yu]

Nathan, Oh Nathan! You are just amazing. I wish you nothing but the best. Bravo!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much, Sean! :)

[@SR-jx8yu]

@@NathanMeltzer Who wrote the cadenza?

[@o.j.4401]

absolutely perfect!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+MultitaskingOssi I wish!! But, thank you! :)

[@andrzejkocikowski9529]

Congratulations! Great performance.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you!!

[@hsiangfeichen7706]

wonderful!how amazing you played!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you!! :)

[@LucasMendes-fy5dg]

Awesome Nathan!!! Please upload new videos!!!!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks, Lucas! :)

[@abigaelgoffaux2069]

Wow the best performance !!

[@NathanMeltzer]

:) Thank you!

[@angelicacantu3382]

You just reminded me that I need to catch up with my scales haha! Honestly though, you must have magic running through your fingers! Your performance was great! Thanks for posting :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Angelica Cantu Nothing better than scales ;) Thanks so much!!

[@samvaillancourtmusic]

I'm a young violinist too trying to learn Vieuxtemps, and when I heard this cadenza, I was blown away. I've listened to countless interpretations of the Sauret cadenza, and this is one of the best I've ever heard. AMAZING JOB YOU SOUND AWESOME

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! I loved learning the Vieuxtemps! Hope you will post it when you are done! Have fun!!

[@samvaillancourtmusic]

@@NathanMeltzer Just curious, how long did it take you to learn this?

[@yelitzagidaltymedinabasto5172]

I love your sound Nathan! Is so big and spark! Congragulations!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! That makes me so happy to hear!! :)

[@klasicnaifolklor]

I love it!!! Beautiful! Good Job Nathan.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@klasicnaifolklor]

"Thanks for your thanks" - for my little modest comment!!! : ) Best wishes for your future.

[@alexandredaly5093]

Wow! you play this concerto so great! I love listening to your music. I've been playing the violin for 11 years but now my studies take me too much time so i can't really practice anymore. Seeing your impressive progression through years makes me jealous! ;) Congrats for your hardwork, I wish you the best for your future!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so very much! And all the best to you too! :)

[@cesaralvarado231]

que sentimiento! !! Junto a S. Mintz son las mejores interpretaciones q oí. Tienes virtuosismo, rapidez y el toque de sentimiento q le imponía Paganini, propio de la corriente romántica que seguía. Gracias por esta joya

[@NathanMeltzer]

Muchas gracias! Thanks so very much!! :)

[@NKfanRobant]

Bravo Maestro Meltzer ;) perfect for a long night study

[@NathanMeltzer]

+NKfanRobant Thanks, as always! Hope you got some sleep :)

[@thewaifupillow]

I feel inspired and defeated as an adult viola student.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Believe me... I know that feeling. Hang in there... and have fun! I think it's cool you're taking up the viola as an adult!! :)

[@thewaifupillow]

I know doing tutorials is not your typical content, but if you ever made any I'd love them.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks... if I could only find the time, I would actually really like doing something like that. Thanks for the encouragement to try something new! :)

[@aragornthebrave]

Don't be defeated!

[@ibosses01]

thank you! i love this concert and usually it's played like a robot, but you make Music and play correctly I want to play this concert! :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! It is a really great concerto and lots of fun to play! :)

[@Musicasa2ndlanguage]

wow, i think you were channeling paganini himself. extraordinary performance nathan.

[@liamichelle3958]

i just love how your hair wiggles around while you play. its so cute

[@NathanMeltzer]

:)

[@liamichelle3958]

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[@ceciliacamonbotella8921]

bravo! the cadenza was amazing

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Ceci Camón Thanks so much! :)

[@AzariaYun]

Wow, crazy person.... The tone is very nice! I've never attempted anything by Paganini. Your technical abilities are amazing!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Kanade Lacus Ha! A little crazy, I admit ;) Thanks so much!

[@wlsdlrktn]

I saw your videos all. And i became your fan. Your playing is very good. It's awesome! Please upload new videos, I'm really looking forward!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks for all your support!! I really appreciate it!!! :)

[@wlsdlrktn]

+Nathan Meltzer Thank you for writing comments! Have u any ID of Instagram? I want to following you :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

Sorry... no Instagram account yet. Will let you do when I get my act together :)

[@ncob00]

あなたの演奏は何度聴いても素晴らしいです。your performance is also great to listen many times‼︎

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it! :)

[@TheDORO1234]

Yup , it's official , you are the real Jedi Master !!! :)

[@NathanMeltzer]

+TheDORO1234 Hahaha! Thanks! :) :)

[@benjaminkim2401]

Wow..fantastic!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks! :)

[@Ccyy9696]

Really amazing!!!! Love it !!!!!! Bravo :D

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! :)

[@prismaturtle7534]

wow so clean! great performance!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Esther Kim Thank you! :)

[@grape5217]

You inspire me to continue playing violin. You have an amazing talent!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Patrick Kim Thants! That really means a lot!! How long have you been playing?

[@grape5217]

+Nathan Meltzer I've been playing since 5th grade, and I'm a freshman now, so 5th year! 😃

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Patrick Kim Awesome. Hope to hear you play sometime!

[@grape5217]

Maybe in the future when I become better... but thanks for sharing quality music with the public! I'm sure you inspire many people to be involved with music! Keep up the good work!😁

[@marcosnepo]

Hi dear Nathan, very nice your solo and video. Th-up!! Have a great weekend. Best wishes, Marcos

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much! And as always, I always await your next video! :)

[@BarroqueSpirit]

¡Cada vez que río escuchando música es porque mi mente se eleva y no puede creer toda la belleza que está recibiendo! ¡Paganini por Nathan me hacen cosquillas y puedo reír desde dentro! Alegría genuina! Qué manejo de arco, Dios!!! Tocas las cosas más complejas para la mano izquierda con enorme dulzura!!! No puedo decidir cuál de tus dos manos es mejor!!! jajajajjaja! Genial!!!! Excelente Nathan!!!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

:) Once again you make my day!! Thanks so very much!!!

[@BarroqueSpirit]

Las personas con innegable talento, y que trabajan tan arduamente (como tú), deberían recibir como mínimo una devolución a la altura y acorde a las circunstancias, justa y sincera, de todos nosotros quienes nos beneficamos con la enorme belleza que ustedes logran suspender en el aire. Sus esfuerzos no son en vano y siempre llegarán a buen término. Los agradecidos somos nosotros, Nathan!! Saludos y sigasembrando belleza y esperanza en el corazón de los hombres!!!! Saludos!!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Muchas gracias!! :)

[@CaballeroDeLos5A]

*Great interpretation, Nathan.*

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you!! :)

[@Jnviolin5215]

Stunning!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Julio Noble Fernandez Thank you!! :)

[@josephmyers2133]

Had to come back and listen to this again 2 years later. Such amazing tone, technique, and precision. I even noticed that your 4th finger vibrato is extremely strong, and that's something I've always wanted to improve. Any tips on getting better at it?

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks, Justin. I think you definitely have to make sure the 4rth finger is in good position -- it needs to be flexible and a little curved and not tense and stretched. This video has some good suggestions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqqzpX5_mNdoa80 Hope it helps!

[@joanna6409]

Omg, i love it!!!!!!!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! :)

[@stratford49]

Dumbfounded by this spectacular performance!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks much!! :)

[@camerenanai]

Great job Nathan!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Cameren Anai Thanks, Cameren! Still hoping to find a chance to play with you sometime!

[@starsmmm]

i'm korean i felt your fantastic relax technique. i believe you will be great musician. and i want to listen your playing in korea.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Nice to meet you! Thanks so much! I would love to visit and play in Korea some day! :)

[@natalieestep6856]

You nailed it! I can't think of a way you could of played this better! Awesome job!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Natalie Estep Thanks, as always, Natalie!

[@billiejean9686]

really nice. great sensation of control. awesome!!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Billie Jean Thanks!! Good to hear from you again. Hope all is well with you!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Billie Jean Love Mendelssohn!! Hope to be able to hear you play sometime! And thanks so much! We must definitely keep in touch! :)

[@MrShenShih]

I am impressed by the fast harmony staccatos (3:29~3:42 and 10:54~11:09), as well as bowing technique at (7:47~8:10 and 9:08~9:32).

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks much! Was a definite challenge!! :)

[@chufamily2013]

amazing performance

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! :)

[@LucasFariasviolino]

Bravo !!!

[@daydreamslove4]

I love it *-*

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks again!! :)

[@LaetitiaHahnandPhilipHahn]

Awesome :-)))

[@biggerweff]

Hello, I just want you to know that you are musically amazing and I really look up to you as a violinist! Thank you for sharing all of your playing!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Bop Thanks so very much! Do you also play the violin?

[@biggerweff]

+Nathan Meltzer yes!

[@NathanMeltzer]

+Bop :)

[@sangeetabraam]

Very nice!!

[@juanarciniega9944]

Good job my friend!!! Congrats!

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@kanamikamei8390]

nathan eres increíble, you play the violín like an ángel, tu me Inspiras, i adore you, saludos desde España.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so very much!! You made my day!! :)

[@frankborder]

you are the man

[@NathanMeltzer]

:) Thanks!

[@DannyVFiddler]

impecable interpretación. Bravo.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! :)

[@elenabach9846]

Nathen Meltzer has a big future and is so talented

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! :)

[@MathiasCorpataux]

Wonderful ! Thank you;) Love it* Mathias

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@Bluedog171]

Really nice clear playing.

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you! And Happy New Year! :)

[@williehamoen6431]

wow this is very good thanks for sharing

[@NathanMeltzer]

Thank you!! :)