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

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[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@fabulette]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@veroj9280]

This is beyond amazing because they’re SIGHTREADING ! I doubt very much that they knew which pieces Hilary was going to choose. And she didn’t hold back - she gave them really hard parts to play. And boy, did they deliver ! The slow parts (1st movement opening for Eddy and 3rd movement opening for Brett) sounded so gorgeous. And they totally nailed the difficult ones (2nd movement fig. 33 for Brett and 3rd movement fig. 55 for Eddy) while sightreading them. Plus the pressure of playing in front of Hilary and the orchestra. If that is not talent, I don’t know what it is then. I’m totally in awe 😍

[@jessicawong3081]

Its not talent... its 40 hrs of practice for sightreading- lol jk some talent is involved tbh

[@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. ❤

[@simplytwosetter]

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.

[@simplytwosetter]

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

[@simplytwosetter]

@@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

[@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 ♥️

[@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!

[@pomptonqueen]

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

[@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).

[@angelinethomas3517]

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

[@expired_rosin]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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:)

[@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

[@asmodeoloyalvillacorta508]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! 💕

[@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.

[@crzchelotti]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@jW-kr5xn]

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

[@shannanolan]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@jeremyleow]

That prokofiev concerto has a beautiful orchestra part

[@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.

[@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

[@monkeymusic3318]

Love the power stance at 8:10...

[@myrtillegrandesoreilles8275]

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

[@CL-jf8qs]

❤️

[@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!

[@fatpun1948]

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

[@CL-jf8qs]

Role models in embracing vulnerability!

[@StephanieClaussen]

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

[@Anonymous-kt6lm]

Omgggg what a treat! TwoSet upload on a Tuesday?! With an entire orchestra?! With Queen Hilary?! OMGGGG THIS DAY IS A BLESSING TO MEEEE 😭 Also, good job, Brett and Eddy! And thank you, Hilary, for sending encouragement to our bois when they lose confidence before and after playing! You're such an angel 😭💗

[@DanielaBodoh]

4:58 If you can play it slowly, you can play it sacrilegiously!!!!!! 😃

[@isabellacordoba3450]

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

[@matchapocky]

I think my fave bit was Eddy bopping up and down like a street fighter character before fig 55

[@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!

[@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.

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

Whole video is a delight, but I was especially thrilled to see Simone Young again, who was the general music director of the Philharmonic State Orchestra and the State Opera here in Hamburg for a number of years. She was a key person in the development of the orchestra here.

[@1_chill_cellist]

5:26 No one: Hillary: 🧍🏻‍♀️🎻

[@DemBigOlEyes]

I will never get tired of watching you two swoon in Hilary's presence.

[@nanthilrodriguez]

Hillary's power stance and dancing with the music is so beautiful to watch

[@grutarg2938]

Thank you to everyone in the orchestra who put in the time and effort to make this happen.

[@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!

[@Leslie.N.]

How did almost 9 minutes go by so fast?!? In short, we're all entertained, vested, and so proud of you both!!

[@nicolaawad3903]

This is my favourite twoset video ever. Hilary Hahn, Simone Young, the SSO, a brand new concert hall and twoset all in one video

[@crysaidan]

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

[@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

[@stellajacobson231]

Like how Brett has moved up from being a part of a section to playing as a soloist with the SSO. So proud of you bois!

[@omnii]

i love how brett and eddy always call them themselves the beginners when they’re also professional musicians

[@CL-jf8qs]

This has become my favourite concerto. My 4.5yo son requested to play this piece at bed time once. I overheard him singing along as I played it while cooking. 😆

[@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 !

[@ngocquynhnguyen6315]

I know this is just a rehearsal but see Twoset standing there, at Sydney concert hall and play as a soloist make me feel so proud of them !!! I'm really happy for their journey 😭😭😭

[@expired_rosin]

Brett is so Tense™ in his parts 🥹🥹 Eddy is just barely concealing his nervousness

[@ceoce]

Twoset please consider react to this video and explain the differences. I can hear the differences but it would be very educational to learn from twoset perspective.

[@JoanKSX]

Kinda reminds me of how Tiffany Poon's inner monologue during her piano practicing vlogs

[@KerloTech]

I think this would be a phenomenal idea!

[@nickyork8901]

0:48 was beautifully done

[@summersend7964]

7:29 Eddy looks so damn proud of Brett 😭😭

[@annepatterson7245]

This didn’t feel like a beginner v professional video. It felt like a gigantic group of friends putting the two class clowns on the spot, and everybody, class clowns included, was having the time of their life.

[@XYZeNxghtmxre]

Hilary was fucking LOSING it. She was trying so hard not to burst out in laughter. If you zoom in you can see her holding back the tears

[@idkwhattocallmyself3379]

IKRRRRRRRRRR, IVE NEVER SEEN HER BREAKDOWN LIKE THAT

[@sandrone930]

Tbh brett nailed 3rd mvt seriously. That's so good 😭😭

[@resourcefulhedgehog936]

The guy in the background laughing💀😭4:53

[@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)

[@lilingchen_shorts]

Love the video. What amazing playing from Hilary Hahn. And absolutely beautiful flute playing from the principal flautist! So breath taking.

[@sabrinai]

Having so many people watch you do scissors paper rock is a pretty nice achievement too.

[@SMPFJ]

I have watched so many TwoSetViolin videos. This is the one that got me to subscribe. So much fun watching you guys.

[@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!!

[@ViolinHobby]

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

[@wuwupiano]

Brett was feeling that opening of the 3rd mvt. I gotta say I very nearly teared!

[@mrk131324]

Is this Simone Young? I miss her. She did such a good programme and events in her many years in Hamburg. Her Walküre is still my favourite.

[@yvonneeshi]

Days passed but we're still surprised!! Congratulations again guys 🎉

[@newbiepetrohead]

had the same reaction with Eddy at 3:02 lol, that's sooo epic yet difficult lol

[@huyenmai3051]

Same

[@necrosiy]

SO PROUD OF YALLL OMGG

[@stephenbaluran3298]

To my non-violinist ears, the first one with Eddy was really good. Also, it's incredible how much tone Hilary could pull out of her violin.

[@Kixcomments]

Well done! I hope you get to perform a duet concerto at the Concert Hall in the near future. I'm annoyed I didn't get to see you both this time. I went a day too early.

[@oxoelfoxo]

I would be, too!

[@ChristianCareerJoy]

Brilliant playing of course by Hilary Hahn - can’t wait to see her live in Ottawa🇨🇦 in January 2023. Brett and Eddy also did amazing for “beginniners”. Great video, I love Prokofiev!

[@jxx7396]

Once again brett playing the joker for comedy's sake while eddy tries his very best, putting in his practice beforehand. Their personalities are so different but so complementary to each others!

[@oxoelfoxo]

Pretty sure Brett practiced a lot, too, to get that sound

[@jxx7396]

I dont know, seems to me that some/most of that was sightreading, judging by what they were saying

[@jxx7396]

Not trying to discount their hard work though, evidently they practice hard!

[@oxoelfoxo]

@@jxx7396 having watched the FB post w subs, and earphones instead of speakers, I think you're right

[@bazzfromthebackground3696]

8:12 POWER STANCE: ACTIVATED

[@VeganChefRon]

I feel the Prokofiev violin concerto should be featured as often as the Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and the Mendelsohn. Prokofiev is still underrated as a composer. The guys do a great job but Hillary's version is just so clean and crisp and controlled. Amazing work by everyone.

[@cafaria]

This video is such a treat to the ears and a warmth to the heart! Thank you boys, thank you SSO and and I humbly offer my bow the Queen!