Professional VS Beginner Soloist (Ft. Hilary Hahn, Simone Young, SSO)

[@eve6880]

HILARY JUST QUIETLY LOSING HER SHIT IN THE CORNER YET BEING SO SUPPORTIVE IS MY NEW FAVOURITE THING

[@expired_rosin]

The design is very mum

[@yrouemother]

@@expired_rosin ?What do you mean by that?

[@leonardodiserpierodavinci1519]

@@yrouemother that she’s mummy material 💅😊

[@dougdumbrill7234]

Did you ever consider that there are Ling Ling beginners as well?!😉

[@miloradowicz]

@@dougdumbrill7234 Ling Ling was never a beginner. He was born with 40 years of experience.

[@katharineshade9550]

I love how the boys are not content to just rest on their laurels with their fame, and reach, touring etc. they are continuously pushing themselves with harder and harder (and more terrifying,) musical challenges. They really, really put themselves out there with this one, it’s probably one of the most nerve wracking things they’ve ever done: going after Hilary, being recorded for posterity on KZbin, with Simone Young and a stage full of some of the best orchestral musicians in the world. Bravo!

[@CL-jf8qs]

Yes! So true! They are truly role models! Can totally feel their nervousness in their body languages before and after playing. Not only it's nerve wrecking for them to do, they share the moment with us too. I know they need the videos for their channels or their income, but it's not easy to embrace one's vulnerability.

[@elissahunt]

And they were sight reading.

[@katharineshade9550]

@@elissahunt i don’t think so. They would have prepared a long time to play these excerpts. The music was there just because they hadn’t memorised it. Can’t sight read this stuff - apart from the technical difficulties, there’s a lot of organising in terms of fingering snd bowing to do.

[@elissahunt]

@@katharineshade9550 Maybe not pure sight reading, but they didn't know which excerpts each would play, and the both looked genuinely surprised by each one. Also, after the first one, Brett says in surprise, "You know the concerto!" And Eddy says, "Just the beginning." So, no, I don't believe they prepared it.

[@TheAsianTree]

@@katharineshade9550 no I don’t think they have prepared it, otherwise I’m almost positive it would turn out MUCH better than the levels they played here. It really does feel like they are sightreading, which tbh gives me second hand nervousness seeing a whole orchestra watching them play RIGHT AFTER HILLARY HAHN

[@assassinpanda9958]

When Hilary said « that’s one of the hardest parts in the violin repertoire » brett and eddy looked at each other with pure joy

[@xandraxandra1437]

Brett did a fantastic jobb. Hearing Hilary say "that's legit" must felt so good for him.

[@maenaarosa6480]

@@xandraxandra1437 I think it was Eddy 🤔

[@katewong362]

@@xandraxandra1437 ‘that’s legit’ was said by Eddy

[@VicJang]

@@xandraxandra1437 Eddy said it though.

[@xandraxandra1437]

You are all correct, I remembered it wrong.

[@muneeb-khan]

You guys did so well! But this is the video that finally makes me understand why she’s so internationally regarded. The theater sings with the reverberations of her sound. The complete control she has when changing dynamics it’s like she’s just moving a perfectly smooth slider it’s so even. And her precision, I hear each and every note exactly how it should be. And there’s not stray element of discordance in her play that catches your ear. Also on a separate note, I love that whoever won scissors paper rock always got the harder part.

[@oxoelfoxo]

Hmm, I wonder if they orchestrated who gets which part no matter who wins...

[@Darksightkellar]

@@oxoelfoxo Hmm, you wonder too much...

[@kalodawg8297]

@@oxoelfoxo found the conspiracy theorist

[@TheAsianTree]

@@oxoelfoxo I actually don’t think so, I think the first round was pure chance, the beginning of the second movement is a nightmare in its own right, but the moment Hillary Hahn mentioned Brett did good for playing the hard part I think eddy also wanted to give it a go.

[@andybrown7325]

I don’t know many “beginners” who can book a time with a whole symphony orchestra in the Sydney concert hall, very impressive

[@Kaijin_04]

plus with Hilary too

[@jub8891]

beginners with connections

[@damage0311]

@ling ling lol.. Heck no. It's just because they're famous. Come on now.

[@maesterdavis2282]

well it says beginner soloists

[@hehehehe6934]

Well it says beginner soloist, not beginner violinist

[@fabulette]

Hilary is like the reverse of "never meet your idols"

[@echooooy]

Hilary was a guest for twoset’s concert, and now twoset are guest of her concert So proud of you!!!!🥰🥰

[@asianclicks3368]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 shut up

[@ganqqwerty]

I thought you can be proud if you somehow helped them or raised them or something…

[@johannsebastianbeanz3690]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 what content are you taking about? Lol

[@echooooy]

@@ganqqwerty dude I bought TSV apparel 🤣

[@asianclicks3368]

@@johannsebastianbeanz3690 spam, report it

[@katharineshade9550]

The fact that so many people have used the phrase “proud of them” in the comments shows how connected their audience is to them, which is because of the way they have allowed themselves to be open snd honest and vulnerable as they take us on their musical journey.

[@katharineshade9550]

@ling ling why thank you! Although it has been less than an hour :)

[@aferdeath9320]

@@katharineshade9550 haha 2 of your comments have over 650 likes now

[@dere1048]

lmao saw ur face twice

[@EAFSQ9]

to me, a fanbase like this is commendable. Unlike certain "sasaeng" / stalkers and toxic fanbases of particular genres.

[@MK32491]

I'm so proud of how far TwoSet has come, from cheesy comedy sketches at home to playing with Hilary Hahn in the Sydney Opera House...

[@yeros404]

Wdym cheesy comedy sketches it is the best most pure content WE NEED MORE VIOLIN CHARADES BTW

[@Lethgar_Smith]

They are both natural entertainers. Their desire to entertain others is what drives their channel and their success.

[@kevinsundelin8639]

You say that as if they haven't done great things before

[@anmolpal3658]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 Dude, are you on high or something.

[@magicarp79]

@@anmolpal3658 It's probably just a bot. I've reported the bot's comment as spam.

[@tonythompson4022]

very nice of you to help help out beginner violinists like Hilary and give them the opportunity to play with the Sydney symphony orchestra

[@tebatsokolele4588]

Lol

[@vieven7964]

Dude don't risk hurting Hilary's good relationship with TwoSet please

[@hi_yah]

Ah yes she looks promising talented full of potential 😂

[@MAGICALJOURNEY]

True

[@nighttree4970]

@@vieven7964 if you think a single youtube comment made as a joke will ruin their relationship you're utterly delusional

[@Kidtoucher-dn2xu]

Two set alone has educated more people on classical music than any soloist can hope to. Words can’t describe how proud of them I am.

[@lingling40hours7]

Same here 😊

[@infernusmagnificus8990]

Not just educated,but also inspired and instilled the love for classical music.

[@kokod2736]

Preaching to the choir!

[@willo7979]

Absolutely. When professional and professional-turned-creators work together, that really pushes the influence out from all angles.

[@vanitybenevolent]

Absolutely, I never would’ve imagined I would enjoy classical music this much if it hadn’t discovered their channel.

[@MustafaAlmosawi]

What would be an extra cherry on top is to have a breakdown video with Hilary explaining why she lost her mind, but also how she achieved that absolutely stunning taffy-pull effect on ‘the hardest sections of the repertoire’. As a non-musician my jaw hit the floor “how is she even making those sounds and have them not sound totally horrible?” A totally new level of beginner vs pro! Loved this so much! Keep growing!

[@Aaron-xq6hv]

It's called Sul Ponticello, that's what makes that sound, and that's what is written in the music.

[@ynot5478]

That the orchestra members were cheering you on was so impressive and warm. I loved how the whole stage was a supportive community. Bravo to Brett and Eddy and much appreciation to Hilary Hahn.

[@judithpride1690]

This is what I loved most, the kindness and support between everyone and Hilary not taking herself too seriously... they are such a joy x

[@ynot5478]

@@judithpride1690 They are a joy indeed. I wish they could bottle the generosity and good humor everyone exhibited in this video as an elixir for those who need it.

[@altoclef6688]

Actually I find this the normal attitude among musicians, and the diva style the rare exception. All highly skilled musicians I have met have been very down to earth.

[@kxra0624]

@@altoclef6688 I don’t know how it is with adults but in school there are some people who really think very highly of themselves cause they’re good musicians. Like, our concertmaster in school orchestra is really down to earth, although he’s like really good (he won competitions and stuff) and in orchestra he’s really supportive and nice (like if he notices someone’s having trouble with a phrase he shows them better fingerings or stuff like that), but there are also some people who are actually very arrogant and think they’re better than everyone else, and who also show that very clearly, always showing off with their terribly difficult pieces, publicly exposing people if they played a wrong note and always acting like they only play in orchestra cause they think we wouldn’t have a chance without them… and that person isn’t playing better than our concertmaster but they definitely think they are (Sorry for the essay I just had to get it off my chest cause this person was the cause of many anger- and self doubt attacks over the last two months)

[@CL-jf8qs]

@@kxra0624 Don't mind those mean people. Without kindness, even if they have mad skills, they won't get far. Their music won't reach people's heart. I also believe that arrogance will limit one's capability to learn and improve. Whenever that person spends time attacking you instead of focusing on his own music, thinks of Brett and Eddy's "have you practiced?", and hope their voice will make you feel better. :)

[@keroro7677]

You can compare them slowly, but here's the list if you want to compare them quickly: Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, first movement opening: HILARY HAHN: 0:06 TWOSET: 0:46 Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, first movement figure 21: HILARY HAHN: 1:29 TWOSET: 2:03 Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, second movement opening: HILARY HAHN: 2:48 TWOSET: 3:15 Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, second movement figure 33: HILARY HAHN: 3:46 TWOSET: 4:33 Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, third movement opening: HILARY HAHN: 5:25 TWOSET: 6:29 Prokofiev - Violin Concerto No. 1, third movement figure 55: HILARY HAHN: 7:31 TWOSET: 8:10

[@PatrickCao]

Seriously useful, thanks man!!

[@princevegeta7701]

"If you can compare them slowly, you can compare them quickly." Sun Tzu, Art of Sacrilege

[@RaptorT1V]

Genius

[@mvaloppies]

I hope Brett could play the Mendelssohn concerto with full-out orchestra that would be amazing. Anyway, congrats to both of you guys, so happy for you two

[@jooji4789]

I have a theory that they're actually going to have some orchestration for the 4mil! They keep hinting that they're planning something "epic" 🙂

[@andybrown7325]

@@jooji4789 there is a fan based orchestra but after seeing this I think they’re gonna have a live orchestra. No pressure Brett!

[@Armissimo]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 UnfaithfulEvil's channel is dead, my content is clearly better! 😂

[@jooji4789]

@@chasemooney3533 it's a bot, it's under almost every comment 😞 I just report it every time I see it

[@mvaloppies]

@@jooji4789 oh yeah I'm hype

[@vforvaleriie]

why does hearing the whole symphony orchestra laugh, stomp their feet, and”wooo” make me so happy

[@lu-cipher]

TwoSet know exactly how to bring joy to music lovers everywhere! How much the orchestra were enjoying themselves is a good indication. Brett and Eddy played beautifully. And Hilary Hahn is such a poised, elegant and charming person who is one of the finest soloists in the world. Congratulations!

[@lu-cipher]

I could listen to this all day... already hit replay like three times. Just stunning playing with characteristic TwoSet and Hilary humor!

[@Shannonnr]

This makes my heart so happy for so many reasons. Not only do we get to see Hilary KILLING IT, but we get to see the Brett and Eddy essentially sight read some of the hardest stuff with an orchestra. It not only shows off their skill because they hold their own for the most part! It also shows the vast distance between a professional like Hilary and musicians who aren’t slacking but aren’t there yet. I dunno. I just really loved it. Thought everyone did great and was just happy they got to play around in such a big setting. Way to go!

[@oxoelfoxo]

they can mostly just show off their skill at sightreading, in this case. every soloist gets to practice. Hilary's been at this VC since last year so she had better kill it.

[@elquepasadeti]

Bueno a primera vista obviamente no están leyendo 😅😅😅

[@thaba3773]

All are professional, Hillary is just a prodigy!

[@nancyjfs]

That wasn't sight reading on TwoSet's part! If it was, they would be international stars on the concert stage. They did great!

[@hetedeleambacht6608]

and then you have the musicians who arent there yet and never will be

[@lu-cipher]

Brett saying "I did it!" after nailing second movement is everything. I am so glad these two are starting to realize their worth! Backed up by Eddy's proud "that was legit" and Hilary's affirmation of "that's one of the hardest passages in the entire violin repertoire" is just SO COOL, I am so proud ❤ Eddy had such beautiful tone, Prokofiev is so hard to nail both musically and technically and they both did amazingly! And Hilary is a goddess, the way she plays is incredible

[@Casutama]

Same, I loved that moment!

[@tigerman1978]

The best part is the look of disbelief on his face before he realized he actually did it. Oh and how Eddys jaw dropped to the floor...

[@lu-cipher]

@@tigerman1978 yes! Just wonderful 😊

[@susanbryant6516]

How nice is Simone Young, world class conductor! And the orchestra too. They all seem to be enjoying this moment. I love this atmosphere.

[@JudgeDredd_]

I adore great conductors. I would love to see more of her in action

[@howimettheopera]

Here’s your friendly internet conductor telling you to check out anything you can with Simone Young, she is one of the greatest conductors out there! Never thought I’d see all these artists together in a video ✨

[@katharineshade9550]

Yes, props to Simone!

[@Joshlama]

Simone groupies represent!

[@tangsolaris9533]

Conductors are amazing ✨️

[@davidfoust9767]

She is fabulous! When Hilary is playing some really incredible moments where she controls the orchestra perfectly.

[@annawilliams2429]

I love how Hilary is equally super supportive but also cracking up 🤣 Brett could you have imagined this all those years ago joining SSO?! Both of you are an inspiration to musicians and non-musicians alike ♥️

[@rockinghorse13]

Don't know what I love most about this video: (1) Twoset playing with Hilary and SSO as soloists and doing one hell of a good job; (2) Hilary being the great soloist that she is; (3) Hilary being the proud, supportive big sister of Twoset; (4) Twoset being happy for and supportive of each other; (5) Twoset being nervous and excited and adorable; (6) The whole orchestra obviously enjoying making the video with Twoset; (7) Scissors paper rock being extra funny in this setting. Anyway this video fills my heart with pride for you guys

[@CL-jf8qs]

5 and 7 just make my day. Them being so real and down to earth, and enjoying the moment just warms my heart. I am really happy that their hard work has paid off, and they have more opportunities to do epic stuff, which they might not get to if they stayed in their orchestra jobs.

[@niapawina]

saaame! One of my favorite videos!!

[@rockinghorse13]

@@CL-jf8qs It's something that their 20-year-old self might never have imagined would happen. Dream big, just do it and work hard - they show us it's the way to live your dream.

[@rockinghorse13]

@@niapawina It's so epic yet at the same time so intimate, I just can't

[@CL-jf8qs]

@@rockinghorse13 this community is so wholesome, I can’t too. Everyone is so genuinely happy for them, the encore at SOH and this collab with HH, SY, and SSO. 🥹

[@pomptonqueen]

No shaky bow, no knocking knees - it's time to embrace it. You are actually good. You two should be so proud!

[@keterty]

Twoset really shows “Practice makes progress”! We all can see them playing better and better. You are truly inspiring and encouraging and we’re so blessed to have you 🥺

[@irisce2799]

And I think they're rather trying more here than they usually do in their videos haha, they're playing in front of an entire pro orchestra + Hilary Hahn, less incentive to deliberately screw up passages for the comedy like they often do in their videos. And I like this more, it shows how good they are, whereas usually in the videos they're half screwing up on purpose lol

[@danayang7712]

Hilary's suppportive nods teared up my eyes. She looks like such a genuine, kindhearted lady. ❤

[@harleenquinzel173]

From being publicly shamed or humiliated just by trying to talk to a soloist back in their orchestra days to playing next to a world class soloist WITH an orchestra is just a proof that hard work does pay off 🥺

[@kevinsundelin8639]

They've been playing in orchestras for years...

[@xandraxandra1437]

Do you mean when they filmed with Lang Lang?

[@hormigatomic1]

@@kevinsundelin8639 but never as soloists

[@kevinsundelin8639]

@@hormigatomic1 I know but no one else in the comment section seems to know

[@susanbryant6516]

@@xandraxandra1437 in one of their old vids they talk about how some of the Orchestra admin tried to discourage Brett from approaching the visiting soloists to ask if they would be in their videos… and now those soloists are asking them up on stage with them!

[@xueyanghuang5671]

The biggest difference that I caught from this video, other than all the techniques and stuff, is how well and bright Hilary’s sound projection compared to twoset’s. It’s really amazing.

[@tigerman1978]

Yeah, I wonder how much is the instrument and how much is her just being insanely good...

[@Jay-gl1ch]

​@@tigerman1978 It is the marriage between Hilary's experience and the instrument's full capcity imo

[@WeilunP]

Hilary is such a ray of sunshine!! 😭She is so encouraging the whole time in this video (even tho Brett and Eddy look like two talented students messing around lol /jk)! She accompanied Twoset from the beginning even though back then there are so many uncertainties about them. She is not just a great artist, but also a wholesome human being!! A real queen with a warm heart and a cute personality! Lots of love and respect! And also, I just can't wait for more surprises our soloists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen will bring to us in the future!! (little suggestion tho, can we get a video with higher clarity next time? Not complaining but still lol) 4:02 I've only listened to recordings of this piece and I actually thought this part is not played by violin! This is mind-blowing!!

[@xandraxandra1437]

She really has been supporting them for a long time. LingLing workout with her is a diamond. In one video she said that she sometimes goes to violin shops and play the violins to help future buyers.

[@WeilunP]

@daniel coffin there are so many bots these days... I wonder whether yt can do anything with them...

[@WeilunP]

@@xandraxandra1437 I don't know that, thanks for the info! She is so sweet omg🥺

[@xandraxandra1437]

@daniel coffin Don't answer him, it's a bot and if it's responded to it will stay forever. Instead report him as spam.

[@JrRocks-pm3ch]

At their mukhbang video (though I'm not sure, still the one with Hilary), it was stated that she was also fangirling to TwoSet

[@expired_rosin]

8:30 the quickest page turn ive ever seen in my life

[@angelinethomas3517]

It’s been so long since the last Hillary collab! Everyone played so beautifully!

[@march.7561]

This is beautiful; how does Hilary make her violin sound almost like a reed instrument? It's such a beautiful tone

[@moment__]

Even though the boys are shown in this video to be "beginner soloists", they're still massively good! Goes to show you that 40 hours of practice a day really does pay off! We love you guys and are so proud of you. Beautiful playing from everyone 💕

[@en2723]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 get lost

[@dyip-vb1wl]

Shut up bot

[@sxnchou]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 who the fuck are you even 😂

[@littled6698]

As someone who just found this channel a few days ago, and as someone who doesn't even listen to this genre of music, this channel is so very cool. 5 of our 6 sons sat down for a few hours yesterday watching and listening to your channel, and were very impressed with your talent, and humor. 😄 I told my wife today that I guess we listen to violin music now.

[@majorcrayon8515]

my gosh hilary looks so fierce when she‘s playing it's like a superhero movie scene

[@kokod2736]

I agree, reminds me of an old Ling Ling 40 hours where the caption said something to the effect of "Show me the strongest woman" and of course that was Hilary!

[@jacobbass6437]

For those who don’t know, this song is on Hillary Hahn’s most recent album Paris. And it rocks just as hard as her playing as well as having the final composition that Rautavaara (a huge name in modern composers) wrote for Hillary as well as the last thing he wrote before he died.

[@oxoelfoxo]

Will anyone come after you for calling the Prokofiev a song? Hehehe

[@1007yes]

I'm here. IT'S A PIECE!!!

[@jacobbass6437]

@@oxoelfoxo the truth is it doesn’t matter what you call it, they’re all a colloquialism for the same facsimile of “thing of music”.

[@fantasymagic97]

Thank you, I just went and found it.

[@desireemau9467]

@@jacobbass6437 Not quite accurate. A "song" specifically has lyrics.

[@katmelendez0421]

I know Brett and Eddy aren't going to find this comment but I just wanna say that I am so proud of them for all of they've achieved in life, I hope more blessings to come. I'm super grateful I've discovered this channel and exposed me to classical music

[@aidenmcknight2884]

Hehe 70th like

[@truecuckoo]

Wooaahh!! So many feels! You guys did so well! If I got super inspired, I can't imagine how inspired YOU must've gotten! My no.1 gasp and shiver moment: Prok No.1, second movement, figure 33... by Hilary. Might have been the most breathtaking violin performance I've ever heard.

[@altoclef6688]

Listen to some other violinists too. Hilary Hahn isn't my favourite Prokofiev player, her technique is amazing but I find her interpretation a little uninspired. My favourite on KZbin (published by the Violin Channel) was unfortunately pulled (or rather, set as private). This concerto is a masterpiece.

[@vt4979]

@@altoclef6688 You can praise others without putting one down. Interpretation is incredibly subjective, what might be uninspired to you can be pure passion to others.

[@oxoelfoxo]

@@altoclef6688 who was the soloist in the performance you liked?

[@valerieplushie1031]

@@altoclef6688 I find Hilary Hahn's tone so perfect for this concerto, a lot of recordings I've listened to feel too airy and light. The opening of her first movement is so delicate but still heavy in a super comfortable way. Same in the other movements, where it feels more on the string than it could be, which I really like. She's the only soloist I've found that actually does the sul pont all the way through the moment OP mentioned, which I absolutely adore the sound of. For me, other recordings play it too lightly, too virtuosic and not grounded enough. but hey, that's just me !

[@altoclef6688]

@@oxoelfoxo My favourite recording on KZbin (now unavailable) was with Sayaka Shoji and Jonathan Nott conducting Tokyo Symphony. Shoji has been a long time favourite of mine, she is constantly trying to find new angles. BTW, she had the same teacher as Vengerov (Zakhar Bron).

[@TalixZen]

5:11 Seeing Hillary pump her fist for Brett actually made me tear up a little. Too bad he didn't see.

[@angellinashma]

Wow I have to say that Brett’s playing during the more melodic section was incredible. The color and tone which he passed on to the audience gave me chills, (that wide vibrato!!!!) I also have to give it to Eddy for being the first one to play, I loved his confidence and passion even though he was basically sight reading 😭. I am still so shocked that twoset has got to play at Hilary’s concert AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE! I am so proud and congratulate you guys, bravo 👏🏻 !!!!

[@nancyjfs]

I can't imagine they were sight reading!

[@justary_97]

I missed your collabs with Hilary so much!! What an amazing opportunity to witness this, Twoset! The Dvorak encore you performed with her at the SOH was just magnificent, congrats again🎉🎻❤️

[@justary_97]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 ar- are you proposing?🫣😳

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

Wait, so they performed at her actual concert?!

[@christinec5300]

@@Bobbybabybobbybubbie yes they did and it was amazing 👏

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

@@christinec5300 Wow!

[@justary_97]

@@Bobbybabybobbybubbie yes, the encore. they played dvorak gavotte for 3 violins, just incredible

[@radjedi2010]

I’m glad Hilary’s done these TwoSet videos, otherwise I wouldn’t have known how awesome she is. So friendly, genuine, mature, yet fun loving and easygoing.

[@kma6978]

This was so exciting to see on your Insta story the other day. I'm so proud of you both!!

[@ticksunbs4944]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 ratio

[@No-wy1lz]

I love how the run from Brett in 5:07 is just a bunch of glisses, but it sounded like the actual thing 🤣 🤣 And even Hilary approved it by doing the fist thingy

[@neolithics6902]

Jfc massive balls of steel on you two. Imagine having to follow THE Hilary Hahn before a professional orchestra. But you held your own 👏 I got shivers watching this. so proud of you!

[@katelynne7211]

Love this content idea, it helps casual listeners notice the best parts of the piece and appreciate the soloist's skills and hard work even more, hope there'll be more of this to come!

[@carolhayes7750]

How much fun was THAT? I didn't want it to end. Brett was amazing in that third movement opening! He just nailed it! The bottom line is, you know in your head that these guys are really good, but watching this just brings it all home that they are SO VERY serious about their music!

[@wuwupiano]

Agreed! I got the feels from Bretts 3rd mvt!

[@juniper1059]

Brett's third movement really wowed me. It was so close to Hilary's playing as compared to the others

[@ajchandra7735]

@@juniper1059 it's better than hilary's cold interpretation

[@cellohood]

Hillary Hahn is the best I ever played with and it was this piece. It was perfect in rehearsal, it was perfect at the dress and the performances were all perfect. She had immaculate innings that week and I got paid to witness it all! She is one of the greatest dancers ever to play the violin. Performing a noble work like this is telling a story only with music and movement. This is in fact DANCE. She dances and the violin and every movement of every part of her body is just as vitally important as every note, dynamic, articulation, tone, et al. She's the best. She. Is. The. Best. This is such a great video. Thank you and thank KZbin!

[@cellohood]

And we're Vuillaume buddies!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

What an honor and a wonderful experience to play with Hillary! You must tell us more about it.

[@harshitabasak1704]

IM SO FREAKING PROUD OF THEM, THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE OF A VIDEO

[@harshitabasak1704]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 respectfully, shove off, if u can't recognise true hard work, talent and achievement there's no point to ur supposed "better content"😄

[@chopinetudeop.25no.5]

@@harshitabasak1704 pretty sure it's a bot, just report it and yes, twoset is amazing :)

[@harshitabasak1704]

@@chopinetudeop.25no.5 it is🤡

[@celineee4513]

i'm definitely checking this piece out. SOUNDS VERY COMPLICATED NOW IM CURIOUSS

[@susanbryant6516]

She has a recording of it on her album Eclipse. It’s on Spotify etc

[@felix__93]

I had a nervous feeling in my stomach right when they did scissors, paper, rock 😂 even though the orchestra was cheering I just kept imagining how TS felt when they were performing with Hilary. TS is one of the most realistic "a dream come true" models I've seen and it is so inspiring and aMAzING

[@kokod2736]

Of course I am not crying tears of joy for them (quickly wipes my face).

[@lizzymay23]

Really appreciate Brett and Eddy's bravery and commitment to do this. Takes some real guts to put yourself out there like this against the great Hilary Hahn. Love it ❤❤

[@serena_davis]

Wow, Brett and Eddy did so well! Especially Brett at figure 33 (4:33). 👏👏 I love that Hilary and the SSO were so encouraging and everyone was just having fun together. Thanks for this glimpse behind the scenes! What a moment for Brett and Eddy! 💕

[@bloemundude]

Congrats, Brett, on getting such high praise from Hilary!!

[@crzchelotti]

The way that they cheer for each other is so heartwarming! Much love and respect to Brett, Eddy, Hillary and the SSO

[@nicholaspossinger7993]

Hillary is such a beast. Her tone and ability to project is absolutely God tier! We're actually getting to watch one of the greatest violinists of all time and that's no exaggeration.

[@ВеронікаМаковяк]

THESE TWO MADE ME TAKE CHINESE MANDARIN AS A MAJOR AND HELPED ME COME BACK TO MUSIC LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@sudharmansitaraman8377]

Imagine going after Hilary Hahn in a concerto that is one of her specialities, sight reading the entire thing. Just for reference, Kavakos, who is very similar to Hilary in his playing (clear, academic, and precise), looks like an amateur next to her performance, that is how good she is at this piece. That taffy pull effect she does in the second movement sul ponticello part is basically unparalleled. Going after her when she's performing something she's not as amazing at is tough enough. I imagine it would feel like going after Heifetz's Sibelius or Oistrakh's Tchaikovsky. Huge props to these two for their sheer pluck.

[@dannyboy2267]

Come on man, although I mostly agree with your comment, don't do Kavakos like that. Less flashy and maybe less precise as well, but I know many people prefer his interpretation (even if I'm not one of them).

[@lectings3626]

@@dannyboy2267 f kabakos

[@sudharmansitaraman8377]

​@DannyBoy No disrespect to Kavakos, man, heaven knows I am in no position to pass judgment on his violin playing. It's just that Hilary is so good at this particular piece, I just can't imagine enjoying anything else. That's not to say Kavakos doesn't have his own specialties, that are best enjoyed with him and only him playing. only even mentioned him because his is second best (IMO of course). Otherwise, he is the personification of clean, virtuosic playing. My teacher always says that to feel a piece you can listen to any great violinist, but only Kavakos can make you understand a piece.

[@chemicalhap]

Ooh heifetz's sibelius.....God I have to listen to him again

[@angelinethomas3517]

Aww loved seeing the orchestra clapped after you guys played! They all seem like such lovely people and talented players

[@graceFireLord999]

It's amazing how Eddy and Brett adapt to the piece they played just by listening to Hilary playing it once. It says a lot about the years of experience and skills they have developed in their years as a violinist.

[@Kimchi-oy5hh]

What twoset had achieved is simply phenomenal, I'm so proud of them and I'm sure all of us are❤️❤️ this video should be titled professionals vs very professionals

[@bluejay7058]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 If they dead, you lost to time. Wait, who was I speaking to again?

[@harshitabasak1704]

@@bluejay7058 I'm pretty sure this accounts a bot, it replied to my comment too🤡

[@bluejay7058]

@@harshitabasak1704 Fair fair, thanks for letting me know

[@harshitabasak1704]

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[@bluejay7058]

@@harshitabasak1704 Just take a look at Team Fortress 2's recent history. The game is pretty much abandoned because bots ruin every match. It's really unfortunate and quite sad...

[@CeciliaTan]

I love that this is a callback to the old Beginner vs Professional and yet not at the same time!!

[@yorozuya1992]

You guys are just…. Let’s just say I’m so happy I found this channel

[@sxnchou]

@UnfaithfulEvil 🅥 ratio

[@mediocrememes2565]

No maidens? 🤨

[@CL-jf8qs]

They are my daily dose of happiness 🥰

[@Ilemonmm2]

Hi twoset, went to Ray’s tour, saw you guys there! We were the ones with the merchandises- :)

[@susanbryant6516]

I was there too! When I first arrived, I was interested to see that the audience had soooo many young kids, tweens, teens and 20 yo’s. And that the audience was 80% Asian background. Quite different to concerts I usually see. I wonder if that’s Rays usual demographic, and what he thinks of it? Great to see young people being lured into appreciating classical music, they will be the ticket buyers of the future! I’m sure Ray appreciates them, but I wonder if he wants validation from adult more discerning audience. And I wonder if his young audience is also because of the Twoset effect? But then again Ray has always reached out to engage young people.

[@shannanolan]

I love this so much. The humor. The Hahn.

[@delterpic7778]

I’m so happy that they got this opportunity. They’ve educated so many people about classical music and brought light to many other things using their platform and I’m just so proud of them

[@myrtillegrandesoreilles8275]

Absolutely love Eddy's confidence and ability to get over/accept nervousness, he fully goes for it.

[@CL-jf8qs]

❤️

[@thefairesteve]

Myb its just me, but i always feel like brett's play is always 'singing' and feel deep to me. Hits me hard everytime 💜 proud of you both!

[@sarasate89]

Absolutely epic! So was your performance with Hilary during her encore at the opera house. I have everything crossed for a full orchestral performance for Mendelssohn 4 mil

[@jellyfish7504]

6:48 I love this soo muchhh. So suave, it sounds sooooo Brett. I can't explain how but it sounds sooo Brett. I'm confused with myself. I keep on replaying this part. Shia.

[@isabellacordoba3450]

You guys are Hilary's fave bois for sure!!! So proud of you!!!

[@StephanieClaussen]

Wow, this was just lovely to watch. Props to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for being up for it!

[@PiergiorgioWilson]

This was amazing Brett and Eddy! Hilary losing it at 3:26 had me weak 😂

[@howlcantmove]

She was like: OHMYGOD this is the shittest thing I have heard in my hold life!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@idkwhattocallmyself3379]

hahahahahaha this had me on the floor laughing my head off, ngl it kinda looked like she was about to cry especially at 3:29

[@cabbage3435]

@@howlcantmove oh i have heard much worse and this doesnt even come close

[@ViolinHobby]

Hillary: is one of the greatest violinists of all time. Eddy & Brett: are virtuosos as well...far from beginners. Just humbling.

[@cynthiakwan7035]

3:46 how can you not love this lady. And I stan Brett's "beginner" attempt I also just realize this is the same passage that Hilary was practicing before her concert call, posted on her ig a few days ago. 💖💖

[@burgundy.v]

I keep returning to this video. It's just too good. It has everything.

[@Maria-wc4gd]

Twoset has achieved so much. It's really amazing how much you have evolved, from small comedy sketches to playing with Hilary Hahn. We're so proud of you two and we can't wait to see your upcoming projects!! 💗

[@ABHthepicurious]

This collab was wholesome! It's always great to see Hilary featured in your videos, and if you add Simone Young and the SSO with a classic format like "Professional Vs Beginner"... *chef kiss*. You did really well for being "beginners soloists", and everyone was having so much fun! It was a joy to watch. For those that couldn't be there to see you live the 30th (me included), this was a treat. Bravo!

[@pswww_cs]

I have been watched your video since 2015/2016 on facebook ( I don’t exactly rmb the year), and you guys motivated me a lot to play. I started to play piano when I was 4/5, but I hate to do exams. I once planned to give up when I finished grade 8 like 6/7 years ago. But someday I just found your videos on Facebook, and I met some fds who also play piano at school, then I could have some passions back. Your channel has changed my mind and let me decided to continue my journey. I don’t know how to express my thanks cuz I have been through a lot with you two. Although I am a amateur player(yeah like for 16+ years), I still put in a lot of effort to practice(even though I need to work). Maybe I cannot be a professional pianist (I suck), but I still joined some local competitions and got some awards(very luckily). Thank you for making this channel, it changes my life and means a lot to me. ( don’t know if you two read comments but just expressing my feels lol)

[@jacks9624]

Aaaah, the projection, the power, the artistry... Hilary is such a sweet soul, they all seem to have had fun

[@annikasalonen4196]

This is just... Wow... You've come so far!! Such a cool video!! Congrats!! I also love how supportive the orchestra is! (Also every flautist crying cause for once we can actually hear the flute! And it's so beautifull!!😭)

[@eatdrinkstagger]

Prokofiev flute parts are a double-edged sword, beautiful and impressive but so damn hard! 😂

[@jodimerusi3250]

This video was so great! You're right about Prokofiev's flute music. I wanted to learn the flute because of Peter and the Wolf which I heard when I was 4 or 5. Started learning flute at 9 and as I got more experienced (and older) I bought the sheet music for PatW and realized it was much harder than I thought it would be! Definitely a double edged sword so lovely to listen to but so difficult to play!

[@quik1224]

What I love most about TwoSet isn’t just their humor (LOVED the tone deaf videos you guys did with Ibo!!), but the fact that you guys aren’t afraid to show the world you are both still learning and growing as musicians. Even in front of HILARY HAHN, you two are willing to put yourselves out there and play the best you can.. respect!!

[@crysaidan]

literally dropped everything when I saw this popped up on my notifications. so proud of you both T_T

[@miwir1248]

Oh my word how these boys have grown. Original thinking, passion, vision, consistency, tremendous hard work and constant practice - they deserve every bit of their success and there’s a lot to learn from them!

[@expired_rosin]

Hilary is such a mum figure to this fandom. I love her to bits. 🥹😭💕

[@CL-jf8qs]

Her humbleness, kindness, and generosity to share, while being world class soloist, make me love her so much.

[@jW-kr5xn]

Their differences in projection is so apparent that it’s amazing. Hilary’s sound can fill the entire hall

[@fatpun1948]

TwoSet choose good contents for us instead of their self-esteem, they are the real gigachads.

[@CL-jf8qs]

Role models in embracing vulnerability!

[@phoenixpierlsberg3229]

Look at this. From two boys being tiring to the uni orchestra, insisting to film videos for their small channel, to now, being wanted to do that with a professional orchestra behind, and the orchestra enjoying itself so much, with one of the best violin soloist in the world. What a ride this has been and will continue to be, Brett and Eddy, what a ride, and us always there from the very begining to feel the excitement share it together. You are amazing. Always as creative, refreshing, integral, preserving your dignity, your persona and goals at sight. Amazing.

[@zoyakhrystova1269]

They chose the most musically impossible composer. Him and Stravinsky are the worst for anyone to play off the sheet. I had such a hard time, the harmonies are so bizarre 😅

[@oxoelfoxo]

how well did they do though? i'm not musically aware enough to tell if they made a lot of mistakes or not, given that they were sightreading

[@boredduck5840]

@@oxoelfoxo to

[@TheVoitel]

That’s hard to say. There are many composers who are incredibly hard to play. Try sight reading Ligeti’s violin concerto.

[@zoyakhrystova1269]

@@TheVoitel not even going to try, heart attack is eminent:)

[@B0dybagBen]

I love Hilary, she's so happy for Brett and Eddy when they do well in this. Her face tells so much. You can tell that there is respect both ways.

[@amandas.6500]

9 minutes isn't long enough! I could listen to this all day! Thank you SSO & Hillary, for helping TwoSet achieve their dreams!

[@attaynez6043]

Every video with or about Hilary is pure joy!

[@altoclef6688]

One of my very favourite works - this was a treat! Very original and colourful. I think Brett's opening of the third movement was very appealing - from an interpretation standpoint I liked his playing more than Hillary's.. Well done!

[@asmodeodh]

Having a friend like Hilary is like having Mozart or Paganini as a buddy in 2024 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MelanaC]

Hilary Hahn has such a passion in her playing that is so wonderful to watch! As a musician her raw enthusiasm and ability is so inspiring! It’s practice, practice, practice … ❤❤❤ Amazing to see Brett & Eddy playing so well along side Hilary and the orchestra 🎉

[@katharineshade9550]

Her projection, and tone!

[@juliee593]

I was just listening to Hilary's recording of this concerto, I absolutely love it, and this just highlights even more how incredible her performance is! Considering Eddy and Brett are both great violinists and great at sightreading, it's surprising to see how they struggle to play and really shows how many hundreds of hours you have to grind, even as a pro, in order to get this piece right.

[@susanbryant6516]

Have you watched her 100 days of practice videos? On Insta mostly I think. Just little shorts showing her thought processes, adjustments to attitude, excercizes she does, and the really subtle changes she considers in her playing. Really fascinating.

[@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia]

@@susanbryant6516 I love this series, as you say it's fascinating to see the process of a seasoned soloist who works on very specific parts for a piece such as this one. Hilary Hahn's videos on Twitter really opened my eyes to what you're supposed to do during a practice session and how much world-class musicians work to reach the level they're at.

[@susanbryant6516]

@@MissTwoSetEncyclopedia yeah, she’s so…thoughtful…about the whole process

[@tjarsun]

Love these videos with special guests, you can see them having fun and know more about their personalities.

[@themusicalswimmer9171]

This was just such a wholesome video with support coming from everyone in the video. Hilary’s playing was just phenomenal! I loved how even though Brett and Eddy weren’t really sure of how in the world they were going to play the sections of the piece, they went ahead and gave it their best shot. They somehow managed to be serious about their playing while each of them still managed to be their awesome fun self!

[@CL-jf8qs]

Wholesomeness around Brett and Eddy everywhere. 🥰 The amount of positivity and support in all their platforms when they do something epic is just 'Amazing'.

[@themusicalswimmer9171]

Perfectly said and 100% accurate.

[@setonix850]

Thankyou for this. Arguably the very best TwoSetViolin video for quite some time. It has special meaning after I attending all three concerts with Brett and Eddy coming on stage at Hilary's third encore to play a Dvorak piece with her, at the final Saturday night concert. To see the SSO players and Simone Young have fun like that is really very very special if not unique. Hopefully it paves the way for Hilary's return to the Sydney Opera House in the next few years. Brett & Eddy I'm relying on you two to achieve this !

[@bekim2504]

I noticed that it was the first time that I got to observe how Hilary moves her legs and feet when she performs, because there were always long dresses covering her lower body...(and of course limited camera range) so fascinating