Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich

A child prodigy who survived a crippling fire at a young age, violinist Augustin Hadelich is a superstar soloist with the globetrotting itinerary and critical acclaim to prove it. Hadelich talks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook about his affection for his instrument, and his long road to becoming, at age 39, one of classical music's most accomplished performers.
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[@FritzTheCat_1030]

I saw him play Sibelius in Atlanta a few years ago. He played at the end of the first half and then did something I've never seen a soloist do before...he came out and sat in the audience and watched the second half of the concert!

[@audreyjohnston6879]

What a legend

[@timbyrne914]

I've seen him live a dozen times, and each has been one of the best concerts I've ever attended.

[@andygossard4293]

I'm really pleased to see so many people appreciative of actual root classical music.

[@micaelabonetti949]

I've listened to him live only one time, and feel exactly like you wrote!

[@kelleyforeman]

One of my very favorite violinists of all time. His phrasing is so cerebral. I can hear the thought he puts in every line. Such an incredible musician!

[@e-spy]

and also an incredible human being.

[@moonstar7775]

He is an inspiration to all of us who have overcome our own life's challenges and is a genius violinist. His music does indeed inspire and uplift.

[@vegancrabcakes]

Pieces in order of appearance: 0:40 - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt 0:50 - Paganini Caprice No. 11 1:02 - Dvorak humoresque 1:08 - Paganini Violin Concerto No.1 - 1st Mvmt 1:30 - Paganini Violin Concerto No.1 - 3rd Mvmt 1:52 - Sibelius Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt 2:10 - Bach Sonata No. 3 - Largo 3:20 - Bach Partita No. 3 - Preludio 3:50 - Sibelius Violin Concerto - 1st Mvmt 4:10 - Sarasate Carmen Fantasy 4:30 - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt

[@decone4839]

You're great!

[@anncarter82]

Thank you!

[@JustFiddler]

Matur suksma😊

[@dehanbadenhorst1398]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethf8078]

I fell in love with Augustin as my permanent musical crush about 10 years ago at the Vail Bravo Music Festival, and like a groupie for the Grateful Dead or Paul McCartney, I see him every chance I get. His home recordings sustained me through CoVid lockdown. Most notableperformance was an encore he performed... a Bach piece intended for multiple violins which he played by himself -- all parts at once. I looked around the audience in shock to see if anyone else realized this feat, and nobody else seemed to notice. I was gobsmacked and have elevated him to near-deity status. I have yet to see/hear any piece of music that he has not breathed new life into.. His soul radiates and permeates the Strad and makes it sing. For a good sample, check out his Vail Bravo performance of Sibelius. I cried through this performance. Why do we listen to music? Because emotions and beauty surpass all language and connect us to the divine.

[@imagine_xd]

thanks for sharing, I love your comment, saw him at the amp tonight and as someone that hasn't seen a lot of concerts in general, I was awe of Augustin, I'll never forget his performance tonight, an instant legend that I will now tell others about till the end of my life

[@dmp7252]

He is amazing. I remember watching him play Sibelius Violin Concerto and simply weeping in the second movement. Where many would attack certain passages, Augustin finesses. He is likely on track to surpass Heifetz, if he hasn't already done so.

[@angelikaseegers-classicalg8053]

Es ist eine große Freude und Ehre diesem grossartigen Musiker lauschen zu können !! 👋👋👋👋👌👌👌👌👍👍

[@mariegrotepass]

Not just a terrific violinist but courageous person

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

A wise and loving Creator didn't have to give us music, but he did! I am so grateful. What an incredible gift. Thank Him!!

[@untflutist]

Augustin, you are a true inspiration to the World. I see you as one of the greatest violinist whose name will forever be inscribed in the history of music. ❤

[@lisamann8521]

He and his music/talent are beautiful! He was spared from his tragedy for a reason...to continue to play the violin and bring himself and everyone else beautiful music 🎶

[@pamllewellyn8029]

I’m not only impressed by his immense talent, but also by his humility and kind nature. If I were 30 years younger I would make a “play” for Augustin ❤️❤️🙂

[@magnolianana1552]

He is an amazing violinist and an inspiration!!

[@americanidiot5563]

THE ABSOLUTE KING

[@michaeldougherty8344]

Thank you for the video

[@DickNasty480]

He is an unequaled violinist. Superb.

[@maryannkochanski5777]

No creature, would not, stop to listen to him play. ❤and then smile ……

[@fareedshah4417]

The Mendelssohn has an enticing tone and The Paganini Caprice is beautifully phrased and clear. The violin sounds deep and resonant in the Sibelius and The Prelude starts off with the requisite imagination- Tchaikovsky has an exciting ending. Hadelich is an outstanding violinist and deserves the praise he's getting.

[@arilsongoncalves2223]

Augustin tocando, fica parecendo que é fácil... É só pegar o violino e sair tocando... Bravo!!!

[@wilsonpina5261]

Augustin Grande como os Mestres, Talento Incrível, excelente 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ulrike-gr8cf]

You are the best!❤❤❤❤

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Music is connected to the heavenly Celestial realms. The shaking hands are / is beautiful energy being channeled

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Big loving hug gorgeous music stars that make our lives a better place, web connection now is helping us becoming some kind of collectionists, there are so many beautiful things to love, starting with music tracks, no time for sadness or bad moments, there are so many great artists we can hang around with, no time for hatred, no time for those we do not like, hatred is such a shameful waste of time, these great performers remind us how human life is so short, we need to decorate it with the best of the bests...they could make us live other hundred years more and never have enough of listening good music and...very good performances indeed, big loving hug Maestro Augustin, never stop believe in ❤

[@JustFiddler]

augustin adalah pahlawanku😊

[@e-spy]

Just love him, and my favorite is chopin Nocturne c# minor. That look on his face at the end is priceless. Says, I nailed it. And he so did.

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

My absolute favorite instrument. 💕 thank you

[@balice806]

So much admiration!

[@patriciavalencia9993]

You are flawless I love ❤️ it God bless and take care much ❤️ 🙏 ♥️ from California ♥️ ❤️ 🙏 💙

[@bobshaw8558]

Music is the Only Thing That Calms the SAVAGE HUMAN!

[@aziel_timur]

He is really outstanding 👏

[@arturtarnowski4023]

Beautiful violinist

[@jbadaluco]

Incredibly cool

[@quinnkerry-rockov4]

He's the greatest violinist of all time!!

[@user-so4fp1hf8l]

The absolute genius?❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@antekketna7080]

What a talent

[@BlackViolinist_]

He don't seem to be making touchs with the fingerboard yet he played with so much Elegance ❤ and beauty 4:43

[@tyronegreen6165]

8,I We thank you, I We thank you All ❤️‍🔥

[@MckayStradivarius]

I want his autograph!!

[@robertpadgett4192]

Bravo!

[@paquitasitzer6541]

Lucky man😊

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

❤️❤️👍👍

[@AlamoCityCello]

Guy has them mad-dog skills on violin!

[@groezy]

the violin he plays is very interesting: a 1744 del gesu called the 'Leduc'. it is believed to have been his last instrument. it is labelled 1745 and may have been completed by his wife. it is a very unusual instrument. the ff-holes are super long and placed very high. the "handlebar' scroll is iconic and shows the hand of a master.

[@allentatomer8525]

Can anyone ID the songs he was playing on this segment.

[@vegancrabcakes]

0:40 - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt 0:50 - Paganini Caprice No. 11 1:02 - Dvorak humoresque 1:08 - Paganini Violin Concerto No.1 - 1st Mvmt 1:30 - Paganini Violin Concerto No.1 - 3rd Mvmt 1:52 - Sibelius Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt 2:10 - Bach Largo from Sonata no. 3 3:20 - Bach Partita No. 3 - Preludio 3:50 - Sibelius Violin Concerto - 1st Mvmt 4:10 - Sarasate Carmen Fantasy 4:30 - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto - 3rd Mvmt

[@steveconn]

Augustin great. Josh Belle great too!

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Joshua Bell

[@ziegunerweiser]

you should have done the story on James Ehnes who I consider to be the best violinist since Rabin

[@cipheraltura2202]

I agree.... Hadelich and Ehnes are good friends.. and are two of my favorites

[@ducciocastelli7560]

God Is present.

[@BB-gu1br]

3:57

[@stephenking4170]

Music virtuosity has nothing to do with evolution. We have more than enough going on to attract mates without music. It has everything to do with being made "in the image of God" and for the purpose of enjoying, serving and glorifying God. Our creativity is an expression of God's creativity.

[@mililaniman]

Violin music is so ebullient. I would see Augustin perform.

[@BillMarico-s2w]

Jackson Scott Rodriguez Amy Hall Frank

[@AyewaGift]

Without Jesus all this is a waste

[@Poreckylife]

🤢🤮