Playing the Da Vinci Strad (Visiting World's Biggest Violin Auction House)

[@goldika]

Big shoutout to Carlos, who seems to be such a nice and humble person and who apparently is so passionate about these instruments! He made this video even better! Thanks for showing us around 😊

[@Ca-yr2rz]

Agree

[@lisaferrara8120]

👍

[@cree_VI]

yes

[@yukiefromoz2573]

Was thinking the same thing about him. Usually ppl in such positions are rather stuck up and snobby. I like how he complimented the boys on their practicing :)

[@theqquintessential]

Carlos is one of the nicest and trustworthy expert in the biz ;)

[@StevenHe]

OH MY GOD IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@sabrinai]

Asian dad gonna bid for the da vinci strad?

[@notcriskey8011]

That twosetter energy is just 👌

[@justary_97]

Emotional support, so true Steven

[@cvvcvd]

The Beijing corn fortune will be spent on the perfect gift for an Asian a violin

[@Matt-sk1rc]

Hey Steven, are you a ling ling wannabe now? Hahaha hope to see you around more in twoset's comment section

[@myrtillegrandesoreilles8275]

I'm grateful for Carlos saying out loud what all of us think: it is so crazy that Brett and Eddy manage to practice enough, not even to just keep the skills they already have, but they practice enough to keep improving. That is so damn difficult.

[@TooLittleInfo]

For real, it’s really really difficult to keep your skills up and even harder to keep improving when you’re working all the time, even if it is in the same field. Bc working is not the same as exploring and learning

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

Ray Chen said the same thing in an interview two years ago, that he was impressed Brett and Eddy managed to create so much content while maintaining (and even improving) their high level violin skills. They're truly hard workers, I can't imagine how hectic their daily schedule must be...

[@myrtillegrandesoreilles8275]

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopediaNow that you say it I remember it too! Nice. And that's also what makes them so inspiring to me, the fact that they're such hard workers. PS: It kinda feels like an honour that Miss Coussin Rouge responded to a comment of mine 🤣🤣

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@myrtillegrandesoreilles8275 I didn't know I had such a prestigious status in TwoSet's comment section. 😅 (Love your username by the way, it goes quite well with mine !)

[@lillianna.0221]

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia Which video did he say it?

[@Kitty-yz5cn]

I have thought this a lot but Twoset walking the walk with what they preach about Practice is probably the thing I admire about them the most. We've heard Ray say it before, and now Carlos! It gives me so much motivation and excitement to tackle things knowing that I can improve and knowing that there are people out there--relatable, non-intimidating people like Brett and Eddy--who are doing it everyday as well. Mad prop to them: I'd never thought I'd enjoy classical music and its rich culture and history as much as I do with them as my passion-driven guides.

[@ellaedwards1375]

not you getting a shoutout on their stories 👀 jealous

[@Kitty-yz5cn]

@@ellaedwards1375 omg i just saw haha IM GLAD THEY SAW IT DESERVE! they are so integral to getting the younger generation into being: 1. into classical music 2. honest and genuine in life in general. they deserve to hear how good they are!

[@brendamiller5785]

Agree I love it when they say, "Go Practice" it means, "cus we will be, too" ...and they mean it. It shows integrity and respect for their audience that they are honest and hardworking musicians....not just coasting along on their education and past experience. I always learn something new from Twoset, and I am an experienced non-musician. Love you, Twoset!

[@Kitty-yz5cn]

@@brendamiller5785 great points especially about integrity and respect! they always walk the path with us which is so important to that trust!

[@belmarmom]

Well said.

[@swiftofcrows13]

Damn two set is working really hard for us. TWO VIDEOS SIDE BY SIDE?? is this a dream?

[@astroneural]

4 no? But these last two have been amazing

[@justary_97]

i mean, they always upload 4/5 videos per week, not so much these last weeks but i assume that's because they were traveling lately

[@swiftofcrows13]

But these last few ones 😍😍😍

[@Fattipotato79]

I read this but missed reading working and got confused

[@Gogettor]

Same reaction.

[@sciviom]

This is such a demonstration of the benefits of integrity. People trust you with priceless treasures because you’re good people and then you sound awesome because you actually practiced. Love it. Wish I’d been there….

[@peacedove1182]

Take that Ling Ling ! 😛

[@wakingtheworld]

I could have been there! I only live an hour away from London! They should have told me they were coming to the UK.

[@serena_davis]

@@wakingtheworld I think this is the New York office.

[@wakingtheworld]

@@serena_davis When I Googled, it only came up with the London venue! But yes, they'll be in their New York Auction House

[@serena_davis]

@@wakingtheworld They have offices in New York, London and Berlin. 7:51 Carlos said they have 3000 instruments per year including their London and Berlin offices so I concluded they were in New York. (Additionally, Brett and Eddy were just in New York and Philadelphia.) Just a guess. 🤷‍♀️

[@jellyeyes7183]

It’s great to see that Twoset has come so far that they can come across these great opportunities, from going to Curtis, to trying out these Stradivarius violins! I’ve been a fan since the start and I wish health and happiness for Brett and Eddy❤️

[@RievnArgentae]

Who wouldn't accept them honestly. Twoset has been truely a blessing for the classical music world, giving it the recognition it deserves, moreover making it accessible and engaging even for non-musicians. I may be exagerrating, but Twoset had came a long way becoming one of the supporting pillars of the classical music world.

[@jellyeyes7183]

@@RievnArgentae You’re absolutely right. Twoset has played a major role in helping drift away from the stereotype that classical is boring and can’t be fun, and now the classical music community is thriving. :)

[@lowochi]

They did play on strads before

[@juniper1059]

Twoset truly are so great! I have nothing but respect and admiration for them

[@JTD472]

Nothing you said is wrong, but it’s no coincidence they’re doing this before it goes up for auction. “Free” publicity for 3.5+ million pairs of eyeballs

[@paulwagner688]

To echo all the sentiments about how Brett and Eddy are becoming THE voice for classical music, I'm on tons of music teacher, choir director, band director groups on social, and I don't think the boys know how often their videos are used in the classroom as teaching tools. I mean, the discussion on musicianship with Hilary Hahn should be mandatory in ensemble classrooms.

[@nj.7325]

That's really interesting! Is it just their more instructional/educational videos or are the sillier ones included as well? Just curious.

[@jettnash5217]

Not to mention they actually make people want to play an instrument

[@jeffbuckleyfan1]

Brett is like a massive fangirl but knows he needs to hold it in lmao never seen him more excited

[@zita0802]

Ikr his eyes are shining~

[@reepicheepsfriend]

also hilarious because no question those ladies in the background are also fans of TwoSet...

[@pawacoteng]

@@othman3049 Mom's spaghetti

[@shyaamganesh9981]

4:47: "the code is 1234" carlos: laughs and starts sweating.

[@qprx]

I love how twoset has become so well-known that they are able to collaborate with the most prestigious places! 🥰🥰

[@juniper1059]

Yess it made me so happy hearing that the people at Tarisio had been so excited to have Twoset visiting them!

[@chai__tea]

Yes! That's amazing, isn't it. The PR departments of those "posh" places (I mean that in a nice way, because I do believe they do a great job of preseving a very valuable heritage) are really cathing on to the youtube universe and influencer marketing it seems...

[@bpetersson5024]

I bet if they crashed a Hilary Hahn recital at the Carnegie, the crowd would go wild..!

[@lipeichin5495]

Brett and Eddy must sound SO SO good for the director to compliment their playing, since he who would have heard so many world class violinists play. They do walk the talk indeed - PRACTICE! Edit: spelling

[@kpNov23]

He's the director of a violin auction house for a reason...

[@ronjar.2063]

@@kpNov23 my thoughts, he’s a good salesman! Nonetheless very likable

[@lipeichin5495]

@@kpNov23 well tbh he didn't have to say that, it would be totally normal even if he doesn't..but the fact that he did, says a lot about how good he thinks they are

[@humblesparrow]

Their reaction at 11:37 makes me laugh. They're like "Oh whew, that wasn't a roast!"

[@user-dg7gv7rz3k1]

I’m like almost 99% sure that this is the closest place to heaven for them

[@juniper1059]

Their joy in this video (especially Brett's!) seemed so palpable. So glad they got this opportunity!!

[@user-dg7gv7rz3k1]

@@juniper1059 yas! I’ve never seen him like THIS before 🤧💗

[@reepicheepsfriend]

Some of the things Carlos said about TwoSet were so sweet. It's actually hilarious to see TwoSet meet people who are really influential and high up in the classical world, like Hilary Hahn, for example, because TwoSet is always incredibly nervous to meet their heroes (or in this case, their heroes' instruments) but then they always discover that their heroes are also huge fans of TwoSet. Look at the smiles on everyone's faces in this video - it's almost like a romance. If you weren't involved in the classical music world before TwoSet existed, you may not realize it, but they have absolutely changed the atmosphere for this entire community. No wonder they're loved.

[@dakotagray1147]

For those who are curious, the particular violin they played sold for *$15.43 Million USD* - so they basically played the equivalent of 36 average households in the US. I would be terrified to even look at it too hard, let alone handle it. Kudo's boys, excellent content as always!

[@TheGuyCalledX]

360

[@naftaismasd5305]

that’s because 2set played it! value increeeease

[@tiborfutotablet]

Violins are meant to be played. I would insure it but would play freely. I never damaged any instrument. If you are the type who fears to hold expensive instruments, you should not though.

[@focusmicro]

ohh and a tidy 3 mill for the auction house too!

[@yossarian00]

@@tiborfutotablet Even insured I'd feel a healthy bit of fear holding something like that - not only because of its monetary value - but because of the fear of damaging such beautifully preserved piece of history and craftsmanship.

[@perpetuallyonline]

The da Vinci strad just sold for US $15.34M!! This is the second highest price a violin has ever sold for, only after Lady Blunt ($15.9M). I’m so glad Brett and Eddy got to play it!

[@durian7551]

11:59 Everyone: *enjoying the great sound Meanwhile Brett: "Wow, wawawiwa"

[@chai__tea]

LOL

[@rebekahlee7360]

True BFF vibes

[@Bernardo-tm9hc]

What is the name of the piece

[@EvanKaplanPianist]

@@Bernardo-tm9hc Prokofiev violin concerto no 1

[@Appleinyoureye]

The last time Brett was this giddy was when he met Hilary Hahn! Wonderful to see Brett and Eddy advance as artists as well as figures within the classical music realm. They’ve truly been able to show the human side of the music world and bridge the gap between public perceptions and professional culture.

[@londongael]

Carlos is so nice and friendly - not just "posh salesman" - absolutely knows who Twoset are, and is able to share a joke. I've watched Twoset enough now to be able to share a small part of the thrill they feel here, and communicate so well. Also nice to hear Brett talk a bit more in this one. When they promised us "epic content", they weren't lying.

[@linamalfoy2453]

God, I actually can feel how exciting this 'excursion' is for Brett and Eddy. As a writer and simply a person who's interested in literature, I can compare this to seeing and reading for example first manuscripts of Shakespeare's works. It's like you're touching history of something you dedicate your life to. It's just magical. Thanks for sharing your experience, guys🖤

[@marshm3llow467]

That's a perfect comparison, it's exactly how it feels! I played a Strad about ten years ago, far before I was good enough to appreciate it but I was still in awe of how different the sound was than other violins.

[@comrademoshi1028]

@@marshm3llow467 luckyyy…

[@cyrissiryc5126]

0:52 11:26 Carlos, obviously a fellow super Twoset fan!!! 🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for being our voice to personally tell Brett and Eddy how impressive they are and how much we appreciate their hard work creating great content while still maintaining their level of playing!!! ❤❤❤

[@AlizaJayne]

That owner guy was so nice! Charismatic, genuinely engaged, super knowledgeable without being pretentious, careful yet didn’t make you feel uncomfortable about touching the priceless violins, seemed genuinely so kind and happy to have you guys there!!! Seemed like you guys liked him too! When he complimented Brett he seemed so happy!

[@kylajohnson9848]

I found a fellow ARMY and Twosetter!

[@AlizaJayne]

@@kylajohnson9848 hahaha yes!!! TwosetARMY Unite!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@corinne8888]

Another TwoSetArmy! 💜🎻🎻💜

[@juniper1059]

It warmed my heart so much to hear Carlos appreciate them at 11:27! They deserved to hear it cuz it really is so true and you can tell it touched them a lot🥺 their smiles sdjshsj

[@Schoritzobandit]

Carlos is one of those people who's just so incredibly put together and charismatic. The compliment he paid them about their playing was a perfect complement - not the empty-seeming and vague flattery of 'wow you're amazing!' but specifically appreciating how much work it takes for them to stay in practice while they do so much beyond playing their instruments.

[@leodelonix155]

Guess TwoSetViolin is now becoming THE media in the world for the world of violin. Thank you so much for bringing everyone together!

[@wakingtheworld]

So what I wondered while watching this [3 months ago]... would Brett be loaned a Strad for his forthcoming Mendy concert.... HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED. News just announced. I did say as much on another vid when TwoSetters were discussing whether he'd have an orchestra this time round. That was a given imo but it's not just one Strad, it's two! One for Eddy as well. I'm SO happy for them; a huge shout out to Tarisio for making Brett's dream come true....

[@juliak.3932]

If I had millions to spare I would buy two beautiful Strads for Brett and Eddy Also shoutout to Carlos for 11:25

[@joelkulesha8284]

It's cool seeing twoset kind of setting the classical world abuzz. Hillary hahn, Ray Chen, Curtis, this place, etc. Etc. It's really cool seeing them get these opportunities!

[@britneysilverflame3633]

This recent wave of collabs is incredible! You guys make my day everyday.

[@chareesasilo3538]

This is the kind of collabs that I like. I love it when they get in touch with their musical side more than the entertainer side. What they have also gives opportunities for organization of violin world to get known, to reach more people through the power of social media. It's amazing 💝

[@Anonymous-kt6lm]

I love how Brett is very smiley in this video. People say that he looks soulless in their old vids, but his eyes were sparkling with admiration in this vid! He's like an excited fangirl who's about to meet her idol 💗

[@juniper1059]

13:22 14:20 Returning to this after the 4 mil Mendelssohn announcement and damn that aged well XD On a real note tho, so unbelievably excited that Twoset get to perform on STRADSS soon!!!!😍 They sound so great in this vid already, can't wait to hear how much more AMAZING it'll be in the concert ✨

[@jazzyjohnson2925]

Thanks to Tarisio for making that possible!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

8:25 It cost 16 million dollars? and this was back in 2011, that's actually insane.

[@sebo999]

Indeed insane.

[@dingdingbella6521]

why are you here?????

[@alexhndr]

I guarantee in 2022 its probably somewhere around 30 Million *Good God*

[@Bnio]

It's a bit inflated because the auction was for tsunami relief after the giant earthquake in Japan, and a Japanese multimillionaire paid that $16 million for charity.

[@humblesparrow]

Apparently Lady Blunt has never been used by a soloist or played regularly, so it's in "mint condition," so to speak.

[@jae_l]

It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert.

[@anko_dtm]

based

[@nancychien8408]

We really gotta appreciate the fact that they flew across the world to make these kinds of videos for us. Hope that they had a great time there!

[@Casutama]

I mean, yes. I imagine they might have like a list of possible video ideas of stuff they could do when they're overseas and when the Asian collab happened in NYC, they used the opportunity to make some of that happen.

[@piliomar31]

Hi, where are they now?

[@1lyn25]

@@piliomar31 im pretty sure they live in australia, but they do travel from time to time to make these type of content

[@nilsfrederking62]

With 3.64 million subscribers they make a lot of money on KZbin, easily over 100.000 $ a year. But nonetheless, great that they are providing us with such good content.

[@Casutama]

@@1lyn25 I thought they live in Singapore?

[@faith-fg3dg]

it's so nice to see brett and eddy being recognised for the amount of work they put in not only as youtubers, but as professional violinists too! they truly do practise so regularly that it's amazing

[@yorozuya1992]

Carlos complimenting you guys was so sweet, and needed to be said!

[@circuitbutton]

I love how Twoset's more recent videos showcase their more serious playing. Keep up the amazing work guys!

[@katharineshade9550]

Hasn’t it been great to see them playing! I loved the lessons they had at Curtis, such exquisitely nuanced suggestions.

[@tokyochemist]

Love seeing these videos into areas of the violin world we don't typically get to see. I'm guessing Brett will get to borrow a Strad or other prestigious violin for the Mendelssohn so let's get him to 4million soon!

[@wakingtheworld]

Never thought of that one but yes, that's the possible surprise!

[@lauracookson9559]

​Also thought maybe it could be with a full orchestra

[@wakingtheworld]

@@lauracookson9559 Oh that for sure! We need quality sound this time to do justice to all Brett's hours of practice... and a better setting than a table in a curtained room. The sort of production they had for their virtual World Tour. It's gonna be amazing!

[@humblesparrow]

@@lauracookson9559 That's what I thought too. Maybe both? 🙂

[@mrstovvs6760]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING, good violin, real orchestra and Eddy be a concertmaster, but I think it would also be nice to play as a soloist with his new violin.

[@floor5467]

They look so psyched :D Especially Brett is in his element.

[@Arthurhx]

Brett's reaction watching one of the rarest most historically significant instruments being played in front of him worth millions. 12:03

[@white_green]

"wEEOw... Wawa wIWa"

[@Bernardo-tm9hc]

What is the name of the piece

[@WeilunP]

Just the fact that they are in the states for less than a week but have done so many impressive things amazed me... Hard-working, passionate about classical music, and have endless creative ideas... These are the reasons why Twoset shines!! Ahhhh I love and respect you guys so much!!!

[@autoghg]

Ha I love and respect you too :D found u but honestly Brett and Eddy are producing great videos with amazing guests at fantastic places

[@WeilunP]

@@autoghg uwu thanks!!! I love this video so much, especially the part when they tried the golden age Strad!! They sound 🤌

[@autoghg]

@@WeilunP omg yes the sound of the stradivari was INSANE

[@noush4835]

I love how Carlos pointed out that they do indeed do the one thing they preach more than anything else- practice. it really shows how invested they are in their art and how much they love the same. I also love how they show that they constantly learn more about the art they do. respect.

[@blauespony1013]

Funnily, if every subscriber gave them 10$, they could possibly buy themselves a Strad each (theoretically speaking, not asking for a crowd fund). It is amazing how far they have made it and how the channel has grown.

[@serena_davis]

I was just thinking that too....

[@ephjaymusic]

Yess! Is that including the insurance?

[@Tirryna]

Hmmm...sounds like a great idea. We know that the boys definitely deserve their own Strads

[@serena_davis]

The Da Vinci Strad is expected to sell between $15M and $20M. So you can probably get 1 Strad. Also, I think Eddy might appreciate a Guarneri instead.

[@ephjaymusic]

You could possibly do it if someone set up an "organisation" and a representative or chairman placed the bid.

[@jacikat]

the best part of this video is the looks on their faces when the director complemented their playing

[@fredbuttheredissilent6499]

Love the video! The point about the Lady Blunt at 8:20 was interesting; it sold in 1971 for 200,000 and then in 2011 for 16,000,000 which at first sounds like a lot but if you do the math that's an annual return of about 11.6%. As a comparison, if you just invested that 200k in the S&P 500 from 1971 to 2011, you would have seen an annual return of ~10.1%, so honestly even though it sounds like a lot it's not that huge an appreciation. But the plot twist here is inflation; Carlos says that the price it sold at in 1979 was the "equivalent" of 200k (presumably in 2011 dollars at the time of second sale), so with an annual average inflation rate of ~4.4%, that's actually an annual inflation-adjusted real return on the violin of 16% compared to 5.7% in the market, so pretty dope! Thanks for coming to my ted talk lmao

[@londongael]

Interesting (as opposed to iNtErEsTiNg! 😊) I was wondering, if the prices for top instruments have increased at that rate, who is raking in the money? Answer, it seems, nobody is making an outrageous profit - given that the cost of trading in these instruments is clearly very high, as is the cost (insurance, security etc) of keeping them, or lending them to soloists. I was surprised Carlos revealed anything about when he would be travelling with the Da Vinci.

[@TooLittleInfo]

This was very interesting, thanks for the input!

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

The only sentences I understood in your comment were the first and last ones. 😅 Thanks for doing the maths, though. It sounds quite interesting, I wish I understood what all of this means...

[@serena_davis]

@@londongael I think it's probably public knowledge that the Da Vinci will be available for playing in the different locations so someone has to travel with it. Just a guess. 🤷‍♀️

[@serena_davis]

Thanks for the analysis! 16% is wonderful but I think the best return is being able to enjoy and play your investment. You can't do that by investing money in the index. But yes, as pointed out above, you need to factor in maintenance, repairs/restoration, insurance, auction house fees (I don't know about Tarisio but Sotheby's and Christie's is a good chunk of percentage), etc. That said, it may not cost the difference between 16% and 5.7%. From an investment standpoint, would it be easier to estimate return from investing in the index fund or in a Strad? Also, if somehow the Strad was stolen or destroyed, how much is the insurance payout? How would they evaluate the value? I think for anyone to invest in instruments, they probably have an appreciation (no pun intended) for music.

[@juniper1059]

It makes me so inexplicably happy to see Twoset bring so much recognition to the world of classical music! They truly are fulfilling their dream of spreading classical music to more people arnd the world!🥺 Even as a non-musician I loved this video, so I can only imagine how fascinating it mustve been to violinists!!

[@JonAhlquist]

Thanks to Martin Vaillancourt, Client Liaison for Tarisio, for clarifying that the 1707 Guarneri violin shown at 5:23 was made by Pietro Giovanni Guarneri (1655-1720), also known as Pietro (Peter) of Mantua. Pietro was the uncle of Bartolomeo Giuseppe "del Gesù" Guarneri.

[@scarlettbat]

2:13 omg eddy exposing brett as a huge violin information nerd . . . is so cute . . .

[@lukeharrison8753]

Two set production value and fame is skyrocketing and I love it.

[@fridolin3373]

It is fascinating how times have changed, when a KZbin channel can bring a big value to an international and leading auction house. Most of the audience watching these videos are like me, with a passion for classical music but without being a very accomplished violinist. The extraordinary aspect of this channel is that also world class violinists like Hilary Hahn, next generation like Chloe Chau and even the older generation like Maxim Vengerov, also watch this channel. A not unlikely scenario is that a wealthy collector and investor buys the "da Vinci" and then lend it to a prodigy like Chloe Chau. If she continues to develop and become one of the world's great violinist, then it is a winning formula: famous violin + famous violinist = even more famous violin. Kudos to you guys for creating a niche channel, that actually has an impact in the traditional world of classical music!

[@주주-q8y]

It's crazy how you two got the time to fit in shooting all these contents in your short stay in new york, thanks for your hardwork!

[@erinmallon6166]

Hi Brett and Eddy! I am Erin, 13 year old pianist and violinist from Ireland. I found your channel a few years ago and ever since then I have been a huge fan of your videos. It amazes me how easy you make the violin look and you never fail to make me laugh. Thank you for the effort you put into your channel for fans like myself and the passion you share for classical music! :)

[@andrewstump6138]

I’m just trying to imagine what it must be like to have Carlos’s job; just think of how many priceless pieces of art and history that man has held in his hands in his lifetime.

[@WeilunP]

If this donation function came out earlier, I'll definitely donate a lot more for this video because Twoset with Strad is just the best combo!!

[@chioriki8386]

I wonder how the people that make fun of twoset when they started their YT chanel are feeling right now watching how they are invited to places like Curtis and THE VAULT? That's how you shut up the haters, just keeping your passion, making all the efforts and enjoying the path even in the difficult times. TwoSets is an amazing example of all that. Bravo, Brett and Eddy. 👏👏👏👏

[@e2pii213]

Update for new viewers: This visit was in April. Carlos was so impressed with them, that he (Tarisio) loaned them two Strads for one month to prepare and play in their 4 mil concert in Singapore. (Empress Cathrina and Regent Superb) Empress was sold later for $5 mil. Here is the video when the Strads arrived: 'We Got Our Strads' and the video of the concert : 'TwoSet Violin & SSO: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto'

[@Dolce.Banana]

I have new fave genre of TwoSet videos: them going to other places and meeting new people :) More of this please!

[@bvigil9976]

Absolutely beautiful playing! I knew Strads had that pattern on their back, but seeing it up close, even through the video, was amazing! Thank you guys!

[@JanaProchable]

This is so impressive. I love how Eddy has his hands behind his back most of the time, just like he is affraid of even touching the Strads.

[@SuperStarr817]

I'm not even a musician but I can hear how pretty these instruments sound. The joy on your guys' faces in the presence of these instruments just warms my heart.

[@commedesasteria]

I’m in no means even 1% knowledgable about violins, but the sound when they played was so beautiful. It really did sound different from their own violins and ones they’ve used before. Very excited to know who’ll buy and hear them play it.

[@bluelagoon1980]

When he pulled out that Guarneri and showed the neck, I got full body chills. I'm not even a musician, but daaaamn...

[@Arcenmh7718]

5:09 Sibelius symphony No.2 9:25 Tchaikovsky violin concerto 1st mvt cadenza 11:06 Tchaikovsky violin concerto 1st mvt cadenza 11:50 Prokofiev violin concerto no.1 1st mvt 13:00 Prokofiev violin concerto no.1 1st mvt There are few of them I can’t recognise Please let me know the name of the piece if you can recognise Thanks

[@김희원-n5o]

you're a lifesaver 👍👍👍

[@opheliak1746]

may i ask would you know what piece did eddy play as well? thanks!!!

[@jalapenopoppers331]

@@opheliak1746 11:49 was Prokofiev violin concerto no. 1, I think

[@Arcenmh7718]

@@jalapenopoppers331 yes you’re right

[@lu0844]

Wow thanks for the timestamps! The guys brought their A game to the auction house and played like godsss!!!

[@chaosoul-seanleeriggs369]

This video actually brought me to happy tears! That DaVinci Strad sounds just so majestic, I've not heard a violin sound that... Divine! I'm sure being there and playing was as well, but hearing it in person had to just be completely phenomenal!!! Great job Brett & Eddy!!!

[@Tirryna]

OMG! EXACTLY WITH ME, TOO! Even through my Galaxy S10E speakers!

[@abbymorel4925]

Twoset has become very well known. When they do actually play seriously, they are incredible players. Furthermore, their knowledge about violin history, makers, & music is impressive. You can tell it's not been coached within the last few minutes, for the video. As is their appreciation for the artwork of the violins, & fear of hurting them. This is an incredible video: well done, Brett and Eddie!

[@harmonyrose7344]

Brett & Eddy get down on themselves about their playing, but they’re actually very talented, & I love listening to them play seriously ❤️

[@annikaaxe8427]

The passion for violin is just oozing in this video, I couldn't help but smile the entire way through

[@patricianicole10]

Dang, TwoSet has been busy collaborating with other creators, touring Curtis, and now visiting an auction house. I really enjoy these fun AND educational videos.

[@flo-hk1di]

Brett and Eddy are such respectful people, I'm so proud of what they've accomplished, I love you guys stay the way you are.

[@jherlenecargill4081]

Such an nice episode. Brett was in his element, Eddy just in awe and Carlos was so kind and eloquent.

[@lloydaran]

You guys should head to Genoa, Italy, and ask to see Paganini's Cannone Guarneri! It's held in a special hall entirely dedicated to Paganini!

[@kpNov23]

Also, Cremona

[@bosswomantt]

Thanks for this...the passion speaks volumes.

[@diamongameri5004]

Twoset performed on the violin. It raised in value.

[@skynoir3238]

Ok but you can totally hear the difference in quality of this violin, it sounds so beautiful... I'm so happy you guys got to experience all that and share it with us, it was really nice to watch! :D

[@MarkLucasProductions]

It's a mystery to me why I like this channel so much. Maybe I was a musician in a previous life because I sure as hell am not one in this life. It nearly made me cry to hear this instrument being played so beautifully by these two peculiar yet relatable personalities.

[@expired_rosin]

Holy shit that excerpt of Tchaik in 11:06 was mind blowing. I never heard Brett play it like that 🤯🤯🤯 it's so flowy and graceful. His violin usually makes it sound so strong and passionate but it also sounds chaotic sometimes. Jsjsksks i dont have words. I think their visit to Curtis also helped bc I can see him applying the gradual increase in ✨expressivo✨ in there.

[@Quasaarz]

What peice it is it, I feel like I forgot

[@eriksaule4636]

Well, they leveld up at Curtis before playing the strads!

[@expired_rosin]

@@Quasaarz Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

[@expired_rosin]

Also might I add....BRETT YANG STOP TALKING WHEN EDDY'S PLAYING 8(

[@cynthiakwan7035]

Simply blown away by these EPIC contents they have built up over the last few months, since the the virtual tour. This, the Curtis one, those try-outs and soloists hang-outs/interviews they did could already form a hot violin documentary series. Thank you very much, TwoSet. The world loves you.

[@susanbryant6516]

Back to review this video after the big Mende 4 mill announcement about Tesorio lending them 2 Stradivarius

[@CelebrinLunari]

Didn't realize until the end of the video that I was grinning through the whole thing. I'm not a violinist, but seeing these treasured works of art and hearing the sounds they can produce even with someone who hasn't had the chance to learn the instrument's voice is just a precious gift. Brett, Eddy, and Carlos were all radiating pure joy the entire time, Brett and Eddy for seeing and holding these treasures in person, and Carlos for having such appreciative and passionate visitors. The whole video was truly and simply a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing this experience with us!

[@kuroneko1397]

Very interesting video. Brett look so excited while Eddy look quite cautious and nervous. Both played impressively and the melody produced is smooth and quite elegant. This is really nice and educating for anyone watching. Thanks Twoset & Mr. Carlos for this vid.

[@katam6471]

Yet another high quality video. We are getting so spoiled these days!

[@chinmayk8004]

"The Golden Age of Twoset"... I really hope it never ends!

[@jennamilleryall]

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear this violin sing. Thank you so much!! It left me wanting to hear more!! Bravo

[@sabrinai]

It's so cute and amazing how Brett likes instruments, their history etc. He is just so excited it's so wholesome to watch!

[@salmiak333]

Our boys are getting more and more recognized and I'm living for it! 🥰

[@altoclef6688]

This instrument really had a great sound, very rich but so smooth. And Eddy has apparently practiced Prokofiev 1 - really hope to hear him play the whole concert one day, a really magical work.

[@Kitty-yz5cn]

hard agree! he sounds amazing!

[@Casutama]

5 mil ;)

[@WeilunP]

"kindly invite us" short sentence but means a lot... like, WOW. Brett and Eddy never fail to make me feel proud 😭

[@pcpt]

why do you comment twice on every video

[@qprx]

@@pcpt to get likes, be more relatable, different things about the video apply to different comments - many reasons

[@WeilunP]

@@pcpt sometimes even more than twice

[@dickottel]

@@pcpt if I commented after the end of the video, I would forger all the things I wanted to say during the vid 😆

[@charlenejo2490]

@@pcpt Sometimes I do that on videos or I’ll add a reply to my own comment. It’s usually because I accidentally pressed send before I finished writing the comment.

[@lionellines6351]

". . . this vault has seen more Stradivaris than probably anywhere else in the world." _Sad Stradivari workshop noises_

[@sabrinai]

It's amazing how educational twoset's videos are! Love learning more and more about instruments and classical music this way! Thank you for keep making InTerEsting videos!

[@helenwong4230]

Once again this is impressive! I can definitely hear what Brett means by multiple shades of colour, and understand an instrument like this would spark musicians to experiment And yes it is impressive that Twoset keep practicing while creating these epic content! They sounded so good as well Unfortunately for me I can only recognize the Tchai, can somebody kindly tell me what's the other pieces they've played?

[@Kitty-yz5cn]

eddy played prokofiev 1!

[@helenwong4230]

@@Kitty-yz5cn oh Thank you so much!

[@sierra7359]

"We've played a few Stradivariuses in the last 2 or 3 years.." That's a flex right there 😌✨

[@Morncreek]

I am a piano person, through and through. My first and last love. That said... The "golden age" Stradivarius' sound is out of this world. The beauty of it was clear even on my smartphone speaker. I am so pleased for both of you that you had the opportunity to play upon it. I extend my gratitude to its stewards over the many, many years, and that includes Tarisio. This is the best kind of collaboration: commercial benefit, personal benefit, and sharing it all.

[@charchaz00]

This was unbelievably interesting I hung on to every word, we're getting spoiled with these videos

[@dinospumoni5611]

The comment Carlos made about their playing was so nice.

[@beautifulcountry55]

The content being presented here that last couple weeks is so superior to what many channels present. Educational, fun, relatable, uplifting! Thanks so much!

[@SimIshMusic]

it was so nice to hear the genuine praise from carlos at 11:25 , warmed my heart

[@IshanPandit]

Yes, was so beautiful to hear ❤

[@SimIshMusic]

@@IshanPandit :)

[@moonwatcher99]

I seriously cannot overstate the amount of awe I feel at the opportunities you guys have had. Both with your Curtis vid, and with this one, the things you both have been able to achieve are becoming legendary. It's so impressive, and inspirational. I hope your channel continues for many years. ❤️ Also, I was very impressed with your guide. Hearing his wish that whoever eventually owns the Strad ensures that it is played by someone, and not just stored away as a 'collectible', is so telling about his character. The whole place was very impressive to see. They obviously care very much about what they are doing and the instruments they are working with. Nice to see that it's not just about the money, even though it is a business. Major thanks to your entire team for the fascinating content you provide!

[@midnight9577M]

You two are seriously so hard working, it's extremely inspiring.

[@vivianv.0724]

They're having a great time in the shop. Good to see them enjoying their visit. ☺️

[@anneyen17]

no, cuz he was right!!! you guys do sound amazing!!! and it's so heartwarming to see interactions where both parties have mutual respect for each other, the way twoset respect instruments and the people working to care for them, and the way the tarisio staff were so excited to have you there. Love this video!!!