Smetana - String Quartet No. 1 ("From My Life") - Dover Quartet

[@catgal9601]

FINALLY!!! A violist that does this piece absolute justice! Never stop playing!

[@eugenio1203]

You're absolutely right!!

[@lbsaltzman]

A quartet where the viola shines.

[@ricardotramirez]

and this group has a world class violist to do justice to the piece. Can't say that about other recordings

[@lbsaltzman]

She is incredible and I speak as an amateur violist.

[@donaldallen1771]

@@lbsaltzman I'd love to hear her in Brahms, who wrote so well for the viola, e.g., the c-minor Piano Quartet.

[@nolanator95]

As a violist I agree it is a pleasant arrangement!

[@richardwalker9826]

she does more than just play the viola. she feels the music. beautiful performance Milena! and all !!!!

[@hrideehaq8616]

I have MAD respect for Milena, holy SHIT she nailed the viola part. She was literally FLYING through the part I struggled with the most (4:16), and that's just amazing. I cried. Love you.

[@Cadenza93]

@@rachelminer3650 I remember it took me over an hour just to figure out the fingerings for those couple of bars, good ole days

[@donaldallen1771]

I will add my voice to those praising the playing of the violist. She is more than up to the demands of this work, technically and musically. A fine group giving a wonderful performance of a masterpiece.

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

I’m amazed she could get the “anger” or agitation across without locking up. When i have to play that emotion I struggle so much to release/relax

[@Vrtuosa]

Fantastic musicians! And one kickass violist! Violas Rule!!! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@Bach1685]

Amazing, she's a viola queen, best part of this quartet😍👏❤️

[@flaviosantos5792]

Violaaaaaa 😘

[@soadfan]

yesssss

[@Tom_Esch]

Viola power!

[@benkroeker6119]

What impresses me the most is how articulate they are with ever single phrase and every single note. They somehow achieve this collectively; something only a string quartet who’s played together for years can achieve. Phenomenal!!

[@iCyclone]

Really great violist. Love how she attacks that opening.

[@kylepate8330]

I love the bit at 3:44 where the first violinist reacts like HEY I WAS TALKING

[@Aug_IV]

Bruh lol

[@davidzvonar]

This is one of the reasons I love Smetana

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

Agreed. I wish that Smetana was performed more often.

[@laceandribbonsviolin]

4:25 I just remember sightreading this the first day in college in my new chamber group and us all flailing wildly on this big ascending buildup that just flopped. And us all laughing about it😂I don’t know if we were even able to perform it or had to change movements/pieces 😅😬 but i could tell it was epic!!!!

[@RRollWithIt]

The viola part in this piece is phenomenal! The way you play each instrument is so captivating, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen!

[@gealbright]

The Viola really shines with this song. The tone is so beautiful and full. that has to be a very good instrument. I wonder who made it?

[@BetterMe981]

Excellent! And viola... girl you KILLED it! So awesome.

[@davidfitzgerald2681]

Never heard this piece before, but that sounds to me like a top, top performance. Thanks.

[@MrIbgrant]

Wow, this is SOME string quartet. Have never heard of them until now, but a wonderful sound from everyone and great precision. Congrats to you all. Please give us more!!!!

[@luzolalde1929]

Excelente muy buena

[@taylortruster458]

Again the best violist I have ever heard. Mad props all around.

[@mogadeet6857]

Breathtaking!

[@elgatosucio]

Every piece of music is a masterpiece when played by these incredible musicians.

[@karijukka-pekkavainio5994]

Absolutely love you 4. Please come to New Hampshire for tour. Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt - you rock.

[@maxplanck1423]

The embodiment of intensity! Such energy and vivsce that would greatly please Maestro Smetana.

[@FilipSandecomposer]

The Dover String Quartet is over the top amazing. There are so many string Quartets, they manage really to stand out!

[@johndevilbiss6607]

Please define "classical music" for me. ... I liked your flowing, yet accurate, interpretation. I love Smetana's compositions!

[@benvolman3709]

So grateful for this powerful recording--every fleeting moment of youth (the dramatic downbeat of time passing) so remarkably and honestly rendered brings back first listening to this music almost 50 years ago. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@benpollani3019]

Absolutely brilliant! Bravissima viola!

[@brendonmonson4053]

I listen to this a few times a week!

[@mogadeet6857]

Jeebus that is so good.

[@patrickloiseleur]

Great viola solo !!! Love it. Bravissimo Milena and the Dover !!

[@아비플]

I'm very sorry to the Violins and Cello, but I can only hear the Viola only. She is amazing! Thanks for the stunning performance!!

[@1976DSCH]

Thank you Dover String Quartet! And the violist! Fabulous.

[@andriesbartels3454]

What an expression ! All of them. And listen to the viola. Very nice.

[@riskariddimradio1170]

Bravo!

[@soydesantamaria]

My dear Lord, one of my favourite master pieces ever!! I think Smetana loved the violas, this girl, wow, impressive marvellous interpretation, btw, I think I'm having a crush on the 1st violin guy haha

[@Eyiba07]

VIOLA!!! I just love the violist. Good job guys.

[@giovannicosta7181]

Brano molto piacevole all'ascolto eseguito con sentimento e leggerezza. Anche se presenta un'influenza americana il motivo musicale mi richiama alla mente la serenità del paesaggio boemo che ho avuto modo di ammirare e vivere intensamente dall'interno durante uno splendido viaggio nel cuore di questo paese.

[@myziairavasconcelos2114]

Linda música! Parabéns pelo esforço 👏🏽. Deus te abençoe sempre!

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

Outstanding performance of a very interesting piece. #OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic #Audioded

[@accorsitar]

I love the stereo spread !

[@onofriocellamare]

wow ❤️ thank you for your amazing Version. Thank you Smetana.

[@celsocavalheiro4526]

Beautiful

[@shirley8155]

tremendous - such depth, layers of themes and sound. Thanks guys, love what you do.

[@rohanpp786]

This was simply brilliant. What a performance..!! Starting from the music, the tone of the instruments, the placement of each instruments, the way it was captured, the way each instrument is positioned in the mix, the camera movement and the dynamics of your playing.. everything is just Pitch Perfect.!!!! God bless..!!!

[@leonardocebrero3747]

Guys! You're amazing! A captivating performance! Congratulations!

[@Fortane]

This is the best recording of this movement out there. In every single other recording, the violist shows NO OWNERSHIP of their part. It drives me crazy, bless you for owning your part girl

[@korlock3000]

This is 100% inspired by the Pavel Haas recording. They deserve the real credit. They are the ones who breathed new life into this piece. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJaYZZVjrdiEgc0

[@Madaduxum]

Absolutely amazing performance, especially with the opening emotional flair of angst, struggle and triumph.

[@stephenlaird2370]

Thank you Dover Quartet. That was truly a stunning performance.

[@doverquartet3815]

Thank you so much!!

[@marinuki667]

Stephen Laird Are you family of the Brookkyn Duo or something?

[@MILAMGM]

Listening to this in Jan 2021 and missing playing chamber music without social distancing. Maybe one day we’ll play close to each other again 🎶🙌

[@wric01]

Best recording of Smetana so far, base on newer condenser microphones unlike the obsolete older mics. Also props to sound engineer for picking the over head placement as that won't record the breathing as much.

[@suereed]

Instant woody close sound, lovely.

[@lisbodilkarlsson2267]

one of the best interpretations I have Ever heard tender classical and still so modern excellent

[@tommymoore8390]

Another great performance. So glad I found these artists. peace and be well

[@sheilykocbayindiran3729]

Brilliant 💐

[@pauloarnaudo1322]

Viola!!!! Amazing!! Congratulations!

[@aryabiss9445]

WOW

[@Madaduxum]

Thanks!

[@BFD70306]

WOW!!

[@donolds658]

Outstanding! Thank you for your performance.

[@mch12311969]

I was unfamiliar with this piece but I absolutely loved it

[@sherylsmithflower]

Great players, great sound and video recording, great playing! Why the dark room?

[@marysheerin747]

Wonderful performance. You are all such talented musicians. Thank you from Dublin, Ireland

[@MrIbgrant]

Yes, from Oz, too!!!

[@nicolassantiagoortega5474]

El mejor violista😃

[@kaim7950]

I've been to their concert before. They're amazing!

[@ashleysue21]

Love this piece and I love how the lighting of the room really sets the tone. Excellent!

[@paololongo6696]

magnifici

[@KentDonaldson]

Love the viola

[@abelardoavendano6013]

Yes, the violist is superb!

[@abelardoavendano6013]

Beautiful👏👏👏

[@OaktownGirl]

This is amazing!

[@MILAMGM]

The tempos are amazing. This piece is so special for me both to play and to listen. Thank you for this excellent interpretation 🎵❤️🎵❤️

[@SnowyRoseLin02]

that was so beautiful, I can't I'm crying

[@dmitribobitri]

i love the tempos you chose, and your tone works wonderfully together. and of course, an amazing viola solo !

[@astro-diego]

Tak to je super! Z meho život

[@jafetquesada]

So inspring to see how a stringed instrument can be played! Great job, speacially the opening viola solo.

[@henryjameson3830]

Marvelous interpretation of a wondrous piece.

[@jdsarfo610]

Ok WOAH first 15 seconds of this peice and im like American quartet vibes lol

[@daijanawallace1216]

Please perform the whole thing!!!!!

[@larserikandrenius946]

Amazing! I want this on CD.

[@jumpytravel9685]

merveilleuxsement interprété

[@jackiepuppet_5324]

You just made a fan for life

[@davidbroughall3782]

Just saw them with Avi Avital in Toronto on Feb 11, 2017. They performed their Canadian debut of a suite called Cymbeline by David Bruce. Absolutely brilliant!

[@chopincookies]

Such a fine performance!

[@KozahMiek]

Oh my, this sounds even better than the 'The Red Violin ', it is fascinating! I was stunned by this. Thank you!

[@mobyt.3900]

that was awesome! I appreciate not only your spirited performance but the cameraperson's agility in capturing it. too many times we get a locked-down camera when there's not a multi-cam format so this was very nice. you are all such talented artists, I have great respect and admiration for you all! I subscribed on the strength of this video, wanted you to know

[@pauloarnaudo1322]

Fantástico! Quede cautivado por esa Viola!!!! Felicitaciones!!

[@ricardotramirez]

3:35 starts such an exciting minute of music. Amazing performace!

[@maggieherron]

BRAVO!

[@manuelcamacho6076]

incredible, gorgeous, without words. Please keep going with the videos they are amazing and have such as a good sound and quality, LOVE THEM GUYS.

[@plan360]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful music with us. Love it.

[@punchaloo]

You guys remind me a lot of the Guarneri quartet. Always a beautiful sound and everything played with grace. Come back to Winston Salem!

[@shermanl1982]

Dover Quartet you ROCK! One of my favorite pieces of music. I hope to see you in Ohio soon.

[@레사-s1k]

음질도 좋고 악기음색도 너무 좋고 곡도 좋고 무엇보다 연주가 최고로 좋습니다 무한반복 듣습니다^^~~~👍

[@sparky9867]

They don't call me nothing, for nothing.(hee, hee hee) But you guys are awesome!

[@ThiagoAraujo-sw6wq]

Fantastic!!!!!!

[@pavlazabojnikova6614]

Oh wow! 💕

[@TJ-lz5de]

That was exquisitely well done! The Dover Quartet is one of the most well balanced string quartets my ears have ever watched! :-) Thank you! (And yes, the word play is intentional so, grammatical police beware!)

[@CelloMaster2000]

Troy Jensen- ears don’t see dum-dum😋go back to school and pay attention

[@YeilPark]

Fantastic!!! I really hope to catch you guys live soon :)

[@nakchauchau]

astonishing great performance！