Harp -- ALISA SADIKOVA/ the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory Music School Видео - Дмитрий Вологдин Звук - Борис Алексеев, Федор Наумов cmmgroup.ru
+abigguitar not out to argue with you here bud, but Daniel said she started learning at 5, he didn't say she could play this at 5.. Also 4 years of practicing an instrument is not nearly enough time to become this good, she really is something special. Professional adults who have spent at least a decade practicing may struggle with the complexity of this piece. Even the prodigy Paganini on his violin spent his whole life playing and learnt new things each day, you can't ever truly master an instrument (yes you can be INCREDIBLE) but even masters are still learning, much love X
Alisa is such a pleasure to listen to. My only regret is that new videos of her do not come out often and have a very low viewership. But my understanding, from her teacher Olga Shevelevich, is that she is becoming very well known in the European classical world.
Listen to the music Mozart wrote when he was 9, 10, 11. A true child prodigy can really make you scratch your head and question what's possible. This girl is incredible.
She's probably really looking forward to her arms growing longer so it will be more comfortable for her to play. Imagine how much harder this would have been when she was smaller.
Oh my! She plays this with a lot of feeling and emotion which is so very impressive for someone this young. Usually, young prodigies can master a song technically, but playing with this much elegance is rare in a young prodigy. And I love the little smile immediately after she plays the last note. It shows that she loves what she is doing. She is something special.
I'm an old man and try not to get so emotional about anything. Have to admit that I had tears in my eyes throughout the entire performance. Good ones, not sad ones. How can such a beautiful experience exist in this old mean world? Thank you so very much.
Emotions are beautifully human. To be given over to tears upon hearing this music? You are able to feel things beyond you that you can't describe, and that's profound. Thank you for sharing such a lovely comment, especially as a man. ❤ I hope you never experience shame for feeling ever again.
And she also has got to switch seven pedals, each can go three different levels for flat, natural and sharp, that makes 21 actions to remember. You can hear it but not see. Spectacular.
Indeed, a gift from God! She's amazing!!!! I can LISTEN to her play all day/night! Such a "talented" YOUNG artist! 😀 ALISA SADIKOVA you STOLE our hearts at the first note!!! We have a deep appreciation of your beautiful performance. Indeed, it is MOVING, OUTSTANDING, ONE OF EXCELLENCE!!!!
AH MY GOOSH u dont understand how hard this isss! she's so good!! the placings, dynamics, expressions, phrasing, gracefulness, rhythm, EVERYTHING!! i wonder how impressive this is to a non-harpist watching this, because knowing how difficult this is, me being a harpist myself, this is really really hard! she's awesome! keep it up! :DD
This is coming from a teenage violinist/pianist and I found this recording through twoset lol but I’m so glad they brought me here I think that this interpretation is amazing the voicing of the different melodic lines and they way in which she ends the phrases and the dynamics it’s all so amazing. I just wanted to let you know that from a non harpist, don’t get me wrong, I’m sure that this is extremely difficult, also to play it as she does, but she makes it look so effortless, I can tell just how talented she is.
@@Astrobrant2 hi! oh my gosh great question. actually i dont even really know... even for me, the further pedals are quite hard to reach. that looks like a normal pedal harp to me. there are no sizes in pedal harps so i dont think its a smaller harp. great question i love how people are interested in harp :)
@@bananahharpist While watching some harp videos a few years ago and seeing all those gadgets at the top, and also seeing them move and hearing the mechanical clicking and thumping, I went to Wiki and read about the instrument. I was fascinated. I had no idea it was so complex. I had always wondered how the harp could have such a large range with as few strings as that. Now I know. For those who don't know, the seven pedals operate those stops along the top so that each string can play three different notes. Each of six of those pedals has to be held down while needed, and one of them locks with one push, then unlocks with a second push (IIRC). Amazing stuff! Also, viewers, if you notice, harps flare out at the bottom. That's because the whole bottom is a sounding board and serves the same purpose as the body of a guitar or violin: to amplify the sound. Without it, the harp would be hard to hear. Most of what you are hearing is coming from the base, not the strings -- especially for the deeper notes, I would guess, which is why it gets wider at that end of the harp. My daughter was married shortly after I did that research, and there was a harpist for the wedding. I couldn't wait to go see the harp up close and ask the harpist some questions. Unfortunately, she didn't stay for the reception, and left when I wasn't looking.
@@Astrobrant2 yup! with the pedal disks and all the pins, under neath the pedal harp is a literal metal city down there! when u move a pedal, everything changes inside.
Fuck her parents. She's too young to be forced to learn a instrument as a pro at least let her experience childhood for fuck sake. It fucking disgusts me. I know damn well no 5 year old suddenly decides they are going to be a pro harpist.
@@Smokeymcpot713 Are you sure about that? Of course that's sadly the case with many child prodigies, but to me it seems that she enjoys playing that harp a lot. And she very well could have wanted to play the harp at the age of five, I wanted to be a ballerina at the age of four and that's when I started to dance ONLY because I myself wanted that and my parents allowed me to start ballet. So yes, a little child can have dreams like that and really want to start a hobby and want to be good at it, even if it might seem like a five year old could not understand anything about that.
My Lord, what a gift to humanity. Such talent and feeling at such a young age. What's equally astounding is at this moment 929 soulless slugs voted thumbs down!?? But in the end, and most importantly, Alisa is an amazing gem...a truly magical and mesmerizing performance. Bravo!!!
I used to be one of those souless slugs.. fearful of the intelligent, of the lucky, fearful of being looked down on, confused. Now I can rejoice with you all and alas expirience this wonder, superb, exciting, the magnificent music to our ears, 'Bravo'. 👏 🌹
I assume they voted down, because the belive a kid of this age shouldn't be drilled to such profession. I would say, it depends on how its done and if the child like it.
@@wolfwinter2024 agreed, it must be a child's desire and ambition to excel like this. Parents who try to live through their kids by driving them hard is unfortunately not rare.
She has 2 older sisters who are also musicians-1 apianist and 1 a violinist-who are those parents who churn out musical prodigees one after the other?@@richdisilvio4591
It seems to me that many "child prodigy" musicians may be able to play fast or technical parts, but in general lack musical understanding and expressiveness. This girl is such an amazing exception to that rule, her playing has so much depth. You can really sense her love of this piece.
To amp up the ability of this young lady even more, the camera isn't even catching her nearly flawless pedal changes involved in this piece (if you didn't know, there are seven pedals on the base of the harp that allow it to play in all keys. Whenever an accidental occurs, the harpist is required to change the appropriate pedal for that, particular accidental. She makes a few mistakes, but, otherwise, it's amazing).
fancylong Most harpists play from memory, I think. If you practice a piece long enough you usually memorize it by default, whichever instrument you play, I think. It’s especially helpful for harpists, though, so they can focus their attention on the strings. Even the 9-year old non-prodigy harpist I know generally knows the pieces by heart quite quickly. It’s obviously a lot more difficult to memorize every dynamic and note and key change in a complicated piece like this one, but the mind and muscle memory usually grow alongside the musician.
@@fancylong muscle memory. i wish i had half this girls talent. she is gonna be an absolute showstopper if she keeps at it. not that she isn't amazing already.
How can anyone dislike this?! Her memory, technical skill and expression is incredible. Just know there's some very jealous people out there. She had one twang n carried on, as all good performers do.. Love this.
For a moment I was stunned. Is this a woman or kid playing on the harp so beautifully. Could not believe my eyes, thought it was an illusion. What a musical prodigy. So angelic.
@@saramunoz5566 no. sorry that you're too pathetic to understand something so simple, but that isn't my problem. she is good at playing the harp because she practices the harp daily and has a good practice routine as well as discipline. stop making it seem like it's okay to demean her own hard work and diligence by watering it all down to a "god given talent" and stop projecting your shitty religion on to a little girl
@Jacob people can be born with talent, I credit God for that, but honing that talent is something else, and I credit that to the girl. The reason why they say it’s a gift from God is because they believe God gave her the potential. She just awoke it and honed it to perfection. I understand what your saying, but please don’t misunderstand peoples intentions.
@@w8sted1 Really? How does matter arise from nothing? I'm sure you have the definitive answer. Why is there SOMETHING instead of NOTHING? Oh please share your wisdom with all of us.
@@lynnfisher3037 hey buddy, just one question... if you truly believe this god - whom you have never seen - is real, why do you get so upset that other people do not believe it? It is plain to see that you're not trying to do this for the benefit of others (preventing them from going to hell or something), but rather to prove a point based simply in blind belief... If people who don't believe in your god are so wrong, why does it matter to you if you will be going to your heaven when you pass?
How does a child that hasn't even hit puberty have so much passion to express? I played in 5th and 6th grade band, and none of us that played could match this level even remotely. Old souls must actually exist and are reborn, refined and even more graced. Money and high priced lessons cannot buy real talent. You either have this or you don't. BRAVO!
this is a real prodigy!!! She is not only technically amazing, but also musically. I really felt this piece…it’s amazing to have this musicality at her age. ❤️
It is the musician who makes the most beautiful music, with whatever instrument they have chosen, as the instrument is merely a crude tool to express their inner being. That is why some have the ability to move others to tears of joy with the sound of their voice alone, as the voice is an instrument itself.
@@Skitdora2010 That wasnt her point. Its clear that if we give an ape a harp it will be inferior to a musician who have to play with garbage (in fact the caribian drum was invented that way). Her point was: what music CAN be made for harp. The kind of sound a harp makes, moves some people more, than the sound of another instrument.
+Michael Travis Matthews Walls I believe you, Michael! I was gulping back tears myself and shaking my head at such a phenomenal gift for that little girl; the epitome of innocence, ability and beauty.
Amber: No, your crying isn't crazy. You're simply expressing an emotional response from the kindness in your heart which recognized a "supernatural" gift to an innocent child from a generous and ever-loving God! Good for you! Todays world definitely needs more tears from kind hearts like yours! :-)
+Lindy Loo thank you! Yes, I believe in God. I become overjoyed with His beautiful creation! He manifests it through people, music, and nature. There is so much beauty.
Thank you for your response, Amber. I've known God 62 years of my life and served Him 14 years as a Missionary in Africa so His Spirit in me reacts emotionally and instantly to anything I see or hear which indicates "His touch" in and to humanity...like this beautiful child's gift! Be blessed and Happy New Year!
Amazing talent; she sure puts a great amount of expression in her music - Bach, Smetana -didn't have time to watch it all. but as Arnie would say "I'll be back"
Beautiful gift that God gave you dear girl! And more beautiful than you share it with all of us, God bless you, your family and your teachers and mentors, thank you!
Hard to believe she’s 17 yrs old now. I’d love to hear her in person one day. Absolutely beautiful harp music. 🎶 So gifted, and able to be taught and encouraged by the best of the best. Thank you, Alisa. ❤️ August 28, 2020 🇺🇸
I love her effortless finger movements it looks like she is just caressing the instrument. Definitely talented for a liitle girl to be playing the harp.
I remember that when I was 7 years old, I wanted to start playing an instrument. I wondered how harp sounded like, so my mom showed me this and I choose it. I love my instrument ❤
This is going to sound stupid but when I was a little girl I wanted to play the harp. But over the years I slowly forgot the instrument existed. Looking at videos I finally remembered the instrument existed. Wow I am dumb.
I am almost completely speechless! Unbelievable! Stunning! She is absolutely extraordinary in the the way she plays the harp, not just a technician. The harp is a musical extension of her very soul. I marveled throughout the entire piece, absolutely spellbound! Her natural beauty was just the icing on the cake!
+Michael Kojo Carter I personally think this is both beautiful and astonishing, although I always have a nagging doubt with such prodigies as to how much they have been coerced and how much is of their own volition. Perhaps the 'dislikes' are people concerned that she has been made to practice against her will. Just a thought.
+Camdyn Shimizu ...Even if they disliked the harp surely they can appreciate the young girl's skill. I tend to think some people just like being contrary
Трудно поверить, что такое мастерство может происходить от такой молоденькой пигалицы!!! Думаю, ей ещё нет столько лет, сколько нужно упражняться, чтобы достичь такого мастерства!
+christian cravens It's not recommended to talk negatively about yourself. Words have power and by saying that to yourself, you're giving those words the power to affect your mindset. This girl may be very talented, but you *are* very talented as well sir.
Louie get a live, I've head these crap and I would think you'd get sick of you're self rightous, know it all New Age crap. Someone told you that so you without anymore thought just thinks "oh I like that, it sounds so loving, I'll make it my own and tell everyone how trully loving and perfect they are just like they are. That man has zero talent, so leave your stupid statement in your mouth.
This and ballet was all I wanted at her age. I did not get to have that life, but I'm crying because she does. And I'm so happy. I'm happy her family guided to pursue such a beautiful talent. This heals the heart. 💜🌈
The other people in the background being jealous :D They've been playing all their life as "professionals" and then little girl walks up and is like "hold my milk"
Her talent is extraordinary, let's hope she has time to be a little girl, doing things that ordinary girls take for granted. And pray that she doesn't get an inflated idea of her own importance. It must be so hard to have a child who is gifted, to strike the right balance between encouragement and pushing. I'm sure we'll see more of this young lady - if she wants it.
+Marjorie Watkins "has time to be a little girl" Horrible comment, filled with pretentious rambling, and fallacies. this girl looks to be 10x happier then any other girl her age, she was very pleased with her self, as she should have been. Praise is deserved and should be given to those special as her self.
This is very well played! What a talented little girl! However, it is by Albert Zabel. It is La Source Am Springbrunnen (which I bet means The Fountaini n German) Op 23. Published by Salvi Publications.
It took me a while to figure out whether the Fairy Fountain theme was actually what she was playing or not. At some parts it sounded so much like it that I was so sure that she was about to break into it, as if she was just doing her own little take on it before going into the actual theme, but apparently this had nothing to do with it, lol. Either way, whatever it is that she played was beautiful, and she is one hell of a harpist. And by "hell" I mean heaven, of course, because only an angel could pluck those strings so gracefully, right?
This piece right here, played this way, with this soulful intention, this ease and flow. Perfection in every ounce of her genius. I cannot stress enough the importance of childhood as it truly can make geniuses from early on. Praise her playing!!
Маленько чудо! Ангелочек! Думаю каждый здравый папка, мечтал бы о такой доченьке, о том, чтобы рассмотреть талант в ребëнке, сообразно тому какой талант Бог дал, и развивать, совершенствовать! Но основная масса родителей так не делают, к сожалению, а умные родители так делают! Правильно поступают те родители которые вкладываются в детей по полной программе! У таких и бывает результат и успех!
What a masterpiece! Her technical skill, and interpretation and dynamics, are truly remarkable. More awesome still are her pedaling skills - I lost count at 75 pedal changes, and she's so small, and those pedals are very tricky! I look forward to more music from this incredible musician!
Awe struck!! Beyond spectacular! AND as mentioned, there are seven pedals that are activated by foot so that flats and sharps can be played.They have to be moved silently and instantly to facilitate and execute the composition's #'s and b's. This what the black keys on a piano, organ or harpsichord do. If not done skillfully the mechanism that "pinches" to raise or lower the length of the string (just like pressing down on the strings of the guitar, violins and cellos) can cause a buzzing or twang sound. This phenomenal talent has been taught, I believe, the French harpist Marcel Grandjany technique of "pulling" on the strings somewhat with the sides of the fingers engaging the more fleshy contact area, creating a more "mellow" type of sound. The other technique taught to pull on the strings was developed by the Spanish harpist Carlos Salzedo. This uses the skin side of the finger tip opposite side from the fingernail. This creates a more "brittle" quality tone similar to the Spanish quitar. I grew up in a household with my harp playing mother who used the harp to accompany herself while singing instead of the piano or quitar. She was an honors choral conductor and piano major at Northwestern University and sang professionally giving concerts throughout Europe, Wis., Chicago and it's North Shore communities during the 50's and 60's. My involment with the harp during that period when I was in high school, consisted of loading the station wagon with several different sized harps and carriers, lights, gowns etc several times a week before I went to school in the morning and then after school when she drove back. She would occasionally include me (piano) and my two sisters (harp) in her programs. By the time my oldest sister graduated from high school she was earning money performing with area and university orchestras that did music that specifically required harp (Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, sung with a women's chorus and other works). She won a national harp competition and was awarded a full tuition scholarship on harp to the Eastman School of Music. She went on to be the harp faculty at the University of Denver and first call union harpist as well as perform in the Denver Symphony. That's why I was so "flabbergasted" hearing this nine year old little girl play the difficult harp standard virtually perfect with such compelling musicianship!!!
Meanwhile, when I was her age I would eat leaves from trees and pretend I was a giraffe.
And I am sure you were the best damn giraffe there ever was
I’m sure your parents were so proud!🤣😂
@@kiradachan8182 LOL, this made me laugh so hard 😂
😂😂😂😂 I don't know why but bro... You made me Lough..
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Amazing. She was 5 when she started playing and is 9 years old here. Talk about a child prodigy.
+Daniel Browning She's 11 now, credits at video start say Dec 2012.
+Daniel Browning I'm fairly certain she wasn't playing like this at 5. Having 4 years of practice on a thing could make anyone an expert.
+abigguitar not out to argue with you here bud, but Daniel said she started learning at 5, he didn't say she could play this at 5.. Also 4 years of practicing an instrument is not nearly enough time to become this good, she really is something special. Professional adults who have spent at least a decade practicing may struggle with the complexity of this piece. Even the prodigy Paganini on his violin spent his whole life playing and learnt new things each day, you can't ever truly master an instrument (yes you can be INCREDIBLE) but even masters are still learning, much love X
Alisa is such a pleasure to listen to. My only regret is that new videos of her do not come out often and have a very low viewership. But my understanding, from her teacher Olga Shevelevich, is that she is becoming very well known in the European classical world.
I wish I could give you a harp, lessons, and 4 years. I would bet the house you would not sound like this unless you are prodigy yourself.
This is insane. She's so little she can barely reach out to the far strings. How can she master it at such young age? Amazing.
Past life training
i feel the same....it's like it's almost real...unreal. my jaw is on the floor.......
blood and tears...
Isto se chama talento! :) ♡
It has been said she learned this piece 10 minutes before the performance.
Wow…. She plays with a maturity I didn’t think a child that age could possess. What a beautiful site
Listen to the music Mozart wrote when he was 9, 10, 11. A true child prodigy can really make you scratch your head and question what's possible. This girl is incredible.
Music and the love for it is mature especially instrumental and proper pure music
*sight
She's probably really looking forward to her arms growing longer so it will be more comfortable for her to play. Imagine how much harder this would have been when she was smaller.
+Docktor Jim does not matter your height you can reach the base strings if need be. :) Beautiful playing.
+Docktor Jim it was only about 2mins when in I realized her young age ... couldn't belive my eyes, or ears for that matter...
***** The hairstyle makes her look older, too. Not being a religious person, it's hard for me to use this word, but "angelic" fits.
+Docktor Jim and legs too, so the extension pedals won't make very loud noises :P
Fania Muthia I had no idea harps had pedals.
Oh my! She plays this with a lot of feeling and emotion which is so very impressive for someone this young. Usually, young prodigies can master a song technically, but playing with this much elegance is rare in a young prodigy. And I love the little smile immediately after she plays the last note. It shows that she loves what she is doing. She is something special.
Yes, you've expressed my feelings well. Technique AND artistry! And the love of doing it.
Well she’s actually older than she looks and that expression isn’t real
I cant believe i cried
@@sahanachannel Wth?
Exact
천재 천재 입니다 내 눈에는… 감동!!
I'm an old man and try not to get so emotional about anything. Have to admit that I had tears in my eyes throughout the entire performance. Good ones, not sad ones. How can such a beautiful experience exist in this old mean world? Thank you so very much.
Why do you try not to get emotional about anything?
I get emotional about almost everything!
Emotions are beautifully human. To be given over to tears upon hearing this music? You are able to feel things beyond you that you can't describe, and that's profound. Thank you for sharing such a lovely comment, especially as a man. ❤ I hope you never experience shame for feeling ever again.
well it's kinda just a girl plucking some strings that sound cool played in combination. It's all good
She looks like a child Greek goddess playing this amazing piece in Olympus when the Gods are dining
Beautiful comment.
So fake?
She is beautiful yes but dont say terrible things like this
@@thechartedcollection8499 what is terrible here?
Very very true,relly like child Greek goddess.I fell it ❤️❤️❤️
And she also has got to switch seven pedals, each can go three different levels for flat, natural and sharp, that makes 21 actions to remember. You can hear it but not see. Spectacular.
Ikr, you can hear a lot of movements at 2:40
If someone comments on one mistake this angle makes lets see u play the harp..... yeah thats what i thought
She's playing an instrument taller than her. Has to stretch her left hand full length to reach the strings. Fabulous indeed.
@@rebeccatami7142 avoiding constructive criticism is unhealthy, as any musician knows. Including her
@@SunnyD420 There's constructive criticism and then there's just nit picking.
Какая прелесть,умничка.спасибоогромное за великолепное исполнение.
Indeed, a gift from God! She's amazing!!!! I can LISTEN to her play all day/night! Such a "talented" YOUNG artist! 😀 ALISA SADIKOVA you STOLE our hearts at the first note!!! We have a deep appreciation of your beautiful performance. Indeed, it is MOVING, OUTSTANDING, ONE OF EXCELLENCE!!!!
This is 7 years old. Just imagine how she must have improved by now.
You can see Alisa's current videos. They are worth it.
She was nine then. Now just turned 18. Such an amazingly gifted girl.
Honestly doesn’t seem like there much room for improvement 😭she’s absolutely pro
@@no_worries_be_happy_2835 right? she can reach more of the strings, so there's that lol
Read her wikipedia page and check her website. Quite a career.
Meanwhile I managed to burn noodles this morning.
Damn how does that even happen
Lol
Malik you managed to make me laugh so much😂😂😂🙏👍
My fried egg accidentally ended up in the sink today
@@whosspyingonme .
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Поцелованная Богом прекрасное создание!))) СПАСИБО
AH MY GOOSH u dont understand how hard this isss! she's so good!! the placings, dynamics, expressions, phrasing, gracefulness, rhythm, EVERYTHING!! i wonder how impressive this is to a non-harpist watching this, because knowing how difficult this is, me being a harpist myself, this is really really hard! she's awesome! keep it up! :DD
This is coming from a teenage violinist/pianist and I found this recording through twoset lol but I’m so glad they brought me here I think that this interpretation is amazing the voicing of the different melodic lines and they way in which she ends the phrases and the dynamics it’s all so amazing. I just wanted to let you know that from a non harpist, don’t get me wrong, I’m sure that this is extremely difficult, also to play it as she does, but she makes it look so effortless, I can tell just how talented she is.
I'm wondering how she can even reach the pedals. Is it a smaller harp?
@@Astrobrant2 hi! oh my gosh great question. actually i dont even really know... even for me, the further pedals are quite hard to reach. that looks like a normal pedal harp to me. there are no sizes in pedal harps so i dont think its a smaller harp. great question i love how people are interested in harp :)
@@bananahharpist While watching some harp videos a few years ago and seeing all those gadgets at the top, and also seeing them move and hearing the mechanical clicking and thumping, I went to Wiki and read about the instrument. I was fascinated. I had no idea it was so complex.
I had always wondered how the harp could have such a large range with as few strings as that. Now I know. For those who don't know, the seven pedals operate those stops along the top so that each string can play three different notes. Each of six of those pedals has to be held down while needed, and one of them locks with one push, then unlocks with a second push (IIRC). Amazing stuff!
Also, viewers, if you notice, harps flare out at the bottom. That's because the whole bottom is a sounding board and serves the same purpose as the body of a guitar or violin: to amplify the sound. Without it, the harp would be hard to hear. Most of what you are hearing is coming from the base, not the strings -- especially for the deeper notes, I would guess, which is why it gets wider at that end of the harp.
My daughter was married shortly after I did that research, and there was a harpist for the wedding. I couldn't wait to go see the harp up close and ask the harpist some questions. Unfortunately, she didn't stay for the reception, and left when I wasn't looking.
@@Astrobrant2 yup! with the pedal disks and all the pins, under neath the pedal harp is a literal metal city down there! when u move a pedal, everything changes inside.
I'm watching a baby angel play a harp...how beautiful is heavens realm! Amen!
Tttggv😬😉😈😇😇😇😡_//^&&&&&&
DH yes!!!!!
Literally she is blessed with so much talent
She is the perfect angel to play that harp isn’t she?
This comment makes my day
Her parents must be so proud.
And they have two more extraordinary musically talented daughters :)
And they then tell her she’s adopted lol
Fuck her parents. She's too young to be forced to learn a instrument as a pro at least let her experience childhood for fuck sake. It fucking disgusts me. I know damn well no 5 year old suddenly decides they are going to be a pro harpist.
@@Smokeymcpot713 Are you sure about that? Of course that's sadly the case with many child prodigies, but to me it seems that she enjoys playing that harp a lot. And she very well could have wanted to play the harp at the age of five, I wanted to be a ballerina at the age of four and that's when I started to dance ONLY because I myself wanted that and my parents allowed me to start ballet. So yes, a little child can have dreams like that and really want to start a hobby and want to be good at it, even if it might seem like a five year old could not understand anything about that.
@@Smokeymcpot713 no kidding.. yet she might love playing it. Seems like she does.
My Lord, what a gift to humanity. Such talent and feeling at such a young age. What's equally astounding is at this moment 929 soulless slugs voted thumbs down!?? But in the end, and most importantly, Alisa is an amazing gem...a truly magical and mesmerizing performance. Bravo!!!
I used to be one of those souless slugs.. fearful of the intelligent, of the lucky, fearful of being looked down on, confused. Now I can rejoice with you all and alas expirience this wonder, superb, exciting, the magnificent music to our ears, 'Bravo'. 👏 🌹
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I assume they voted down, because the belive a kid of this age shouldn't be drilled to such profession.
I would say, it depends on how its done and if the child like it.
@@wolfwinter2024 agreed, it must be a child's desire and ambition to excel like this. Parents who try to live through their kids by driving them hard is unfortunately not rare.
She has 2 older sisters who are also musicians-1 apianist and 1 a violinist-who are those parents who churn out musical prodigees one after the other?@@richdisilvio4591
She is an angel of music who descended to earth, so it's not surprising that she can perform magnificently despite her age
Not only is she talented AF, she also FEELS the music - WOW
I saw that too in her face She has not been 'forced' she loves it
That’s the diffrence between good musicians and great ones.
Ikr? And she doesn’t force it or make it too over the top, it’s very genuine passion.
@@acyutanandadas1326 YES!
@@acyutanandadas1326 Exactly. Noone can force that feeling of expression. She genuinely enjoys what she's doing, and I find that to be so beautiful.
It seems to me that many "child prodigy" musicians may be able to play fast or technical parts, but in general lack musical understanding and expressiveness. This girl is such an amazing exception to that rule, her playing has so much depth. You can really sense her love of this piece.
I was about yo say that.
to express that which we all recognize
Слушал не дыша 🙏Божественная,не побоюсь этого слова, музыка 🙏🌹❤️И почему я раньше не слушал такую музыку 🙏
Спасибо❤ за Музыку! Девушке счастья и успехов во всём...
What the hell? O.o
I wasn't mentally prepared for that
Me too
Ahahaha!!! Great comment!!!
That was beautiful 😮
⚘Gracefully enchanting⚘
JgHaverty ppjk
To amp up the ability of this young lady even more, the camera isn't even catching her nearly flawless pedal changes involved in this piece (if you didn't know, there are seven pedals on the base of the harp that allow it to play in all keys. Whenever an accidental occurs, the harpist is required to change the appropriate pedal for that, particular accidental. She makes a few mistakes, but, otherwise, it's amazing).
Hairmetallurgist
How do you know
I didn't see a stand with a music sheet in front of her. Did she just play from memory?
fancylong Most harpists play from memory, I think. If you practice a piece long enough you usually memorize it by default, whichever instrument you play, I think. It’s especially helpful for harpists, though, so they can focus their attention on the strings. Even the 9-year old non-prodigy harpist I know generally knows the pieces by heart quite quickly. It’s obviously a lot more difficult to memorize every dynamic and note and key change in a complicated piece like this one, but the mind and muscle memory usually grow alongside the musician.
Hairmetallurgist I would love to see her little pedal extenders! :)
@@fancylong muscle memory. i wish i had half this girls talent. she is gonna be an absolute showstopper if she keeps at it. not that she isn't amazing already.
Как такой большой инструмент покоряется-подчиняется такой маленькой девочке❤️Bellissimo🌹❤️🌹
Alisa, Você é Maravilhosa um Anjo na Terra!!
How can anyone dislike this?!
Her memory, technical skill and expression is incredible.
Just know there's some very jealous people out there.
She had one twang n carried on, as all good performers do.. Love this.
I disliked your comment, so where's your "jealousy" in that?
Andrin G lmao dislikes on comments literally mean nothing
Either Jealousy, or complete and utter ignorance.
@@josuearesav It's obviously both.
@@3mercutio3 : The green-eyed monster has completely consumed you (obviously). That must totally suck.
I’m on the beautiful side of CZcams again. This is amazing, I have no words.
Iridescera it's nice to just catch some fresh open air on this side
Ok, that's enough time. Back to the dark side.
....but you just said some.....
마마마ᆢ여왕
마마마ᆢ여왕
Not only is her level of mastery astonishing for one so young but she plays straight from her heart and soul. Fantastic and beautiful!
For a moment I was stunned. Is this a woman or kid playing on the harp so beautifully. Could not believe my eyes, thought it was an illusion. What a musical prodigy. So angelic.
How could anyone dislike such talent? Jealous? She's an angel with a gift from God.
she's a *hardworking and *diligent performer that relied on her own ability to practice and improve. not your god
@@bbbbbbbbbbbrbbrb oh please, get over yourself.
@@bbbbbbbbbbbrbbrb let people say what they want
@@saramunoz5566 no. sorry that you're too pathetic to understand something so simple, but that isn't my problem. she is good at playing the harp because she practices the harp daily and has a good practice routine as well as discipline. stop making it seem like it's okay to demean her own hard work and diligence by watering it all down to a "god given talent" and stop projecting your shitty religion on to a little girl
@Jacob people can be born with talent, I credit God for that, but honing that talent is something else, and I credit that to the girl. The reason why they say it’s a gift from God is because they believe God gave her the potential. She just awoke it and honed it to perfection. I understand what your saying, but please don’t misunderstand peoples intentions.
She is absolutely incredible it looks so hard but her fingers move over the strings like silk she's an angel😇👼
Scarley Warley and this sounds like an angel playing a harp
Scarley Warley
Like Darla Dimple?
This reminds me of when I was younger and would come home from school to play legend of Zelda. I miss those days.
Sublime. I wept throughout. She has captured the voice of God!
there is no god...
@@w8sted1 Really? How does matter arise from nothing? I'm sure you have the definitive answer. Why is there SOMETHING instead of NOTHING? Oh please share your wisdom with all of us.
@@lynnfisher3037 hey buddy, just one question... if you truly believe this god - whom you have never seen - is real, why do you get so upset that other people do not believe it? It is plain to see that you're not trying to do this for the benefit of others (preventing them from going to hell or something), but rather to prove a point based simply in blind belief... If people who don't believe in your god are so wrong, why does it matter to you if you will be going to your heaven when you pass?
@@ethan3755mas foi o contrário, se o amigo não acredita em Deus porque se incomoda no outro fazendo um comentário louvando a Deus?
How does a child that hasn't even hit puberty have so much passion to express? I played in 5th and 6th grade band, and none of us that played could match this level even remotely. Old souls must actually exist and are reborn, refined and even more graced. Money and high priced lessons cannot buy real talent. You either have this or you don't. BRAVO!
Tiger mom. "You practice harp 3 hours a day otherwise your in for a beating you little bitch." Is how I imagine her day goes.
WaterspoutsOfTheDeep
Doubtful
Atouk
No it isn't. The huge majority of them are forced into it by their parents.
Atouk Don't credit just talent but also her dedication. Discipline comes first then passion and lastly talent.
You got that right. That's an old soul there:)
So an angel has been filmed and no one is talking about it?
She has my admiration.
Well, quite a few in this comment section are talking about her.
Los ángeles como las flores están para ser admiradas...
this is a real prodigy!!! She is not only technically amazing, but also musically. I really felt this piece…it’s amazing to have this musicality at her age. ❤️
Wow what a beautifully amazingly talented young lady
Angel
Yeah whatsup?
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@@nurhancapkur6788 wtf is wrong with you?
@Nurhan Çapkur
what?
Truly the harp makes the most beautiful music in the world.
and violin
Take a listen to the opera Lucia Di Lammermoor
It is the musician who makes the most beautiful music, with whatever instrument they have chosen, as the instrument is merely a crude tool to express their inner being. That is why some have the ability to move others to tears of joy with the sound of their voice alone, as the voice is an instrument itself.
@@Skitdora2010 That wasnt her point. Its clear that if we give an ape a harp it will be inferior to a musician who have to play with garbage (in fact the caribian drum was invented that way).
Her point was: what music CAN be made for harp. The kind of sound a harp makes, moves some people more, than the sound of another instrument.
Господи, єто шикарно😌😌😌😌😌😯😯😯😯😯😯
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Какой красивый цвет льется от этой музыки. Советую всем закрыть глаза как сделала я и я увидела музыку в цвете
I'm a grown man, and I just cried watching that...Not lying.
+Michael Travis Matthews Walls I believe you, Michael! I was gulping back tears myself and shaking my head at such a phenomenal gift for that little girl; the epitome of innocence, ability and beauty.
I cried too. I was thinking, do other people cry at this stuff or am I crazy? lol
Amber: No, your crying isn't crazy. You're simply expressing an emotional response from the kindness in your heart which recognized a "supernatural" gift to an innocent child from a generous and ever-loving God! Good for you! Todays world definitely needs more tears from kind hearts like yours! :-)
+Lindy Loo thank you! Yes, I believe in God. I become overjoyed with His beautiful creation! He manifests it through people, music, and nature. There is so much beauty.
Thank you for your response, Amber. I've known God 62 years of my life and served Him 14 years as a Missionary in Africa so His Spirit in me reacts emotionally and instantly to anything I see or hear which indicates "His touch" in and to humanity...like this beautiful child's gift! Be blessed and Happy New Year!
When I was her age, I could barely put a Mr Potato Head together.
I know the feeling 🙂🙂
I’m 4 times her age and I can barely put a Mr Potato Head together.
@@Jivolt I'm 71 and still working on Mr. Potato head. LOL
Yeah, right, like you could do one now
Related lmao
A little angel playing some divine music...
Her color changes and her phrasing are absolutely immaculate!!
*AN ANGEL ON HER HARP*
Alisa Sadikova (9) plays _The Fountain_ by Albert Zabel.
St Petersburg, Russia. December 2012.
Amazing talent; she sure puts a great amount of expression in her music - Bach, Smetana -didn't have time to watch it all. but as Arnie would say "I'll be back"
that was the same i was gonna say
Talented Young Musicians My grandchild and I watch her on apple tv.and the identical twins Camile and kennery they do alot of rocks song. Awesome
Beautiful gift that God gave you dear girl! And more beautiful than you share it with all of us, God bless you, your family and your teachers and mentors, thank you!
Heaven is real. The Harp reminds me of God and I Imagine Angels playing Harp's. Beautiful piece of music. 🕊📯
Or alternatively, heaven is fictional and yet there is beauty in life all the same.
@@coolnamebro talk about a comment pisser😬
Oh yes you're right... its real alright! And she has lot of musical passion/expression n soul shes a special one. ;)
@@cannedtuna6114 Are you trying to speak English?
@@cannedtuna6114 jesus both of u shup the shup up
Это прекрасно талат от бога спасибо что ты есть
Don't know why this came up after 10 years, but I'm sure glad it did. Brilliant!
Hard to believe she’s 17 yrs old now. I’d love to hear her in person one day. Absolutely beautiful harp music. 🎶 So gifted, and able to be taught and encouraged by the best of the best. Thank you, Alisa. ❤️
August 28, 2020 🇺🇸
What’s her name? I’m trying to find her on IG to keep listening to her music!
@@laurabarilari alisa sadikova, it’s in description :)
I love her effortless finger movements it looks like she is just caressing the instrument. Definitely talented for a liitle girl to be playing the harp.
I remember when I saw this for the first time it blew me away.
the poise and skill of this young player is just fantastic.
I remember that when I was 7 years old, I wanted to start playing an instrument. I wondered how harp sounded like, so my mom showed me this and I choose it. I love my instrument ❤
She looks like one of those angels in classical paintings 😯
The piece she’s playing is called Am Springbrunnen,in French “la Source” and it was composed by Albert Zabel not by Grandjany.
Thanks a lot, as i was searching for the scores :)
THANKS ANNA I WAS WONDERING FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW WHO COMPOSED THIS WONDERFUL PIECE !!!
@@AVIDEOGAL no problem :)
Это невероятно, божественное создание, божественная музыка
Heeeyy!! Sent that angel back to heaven, that music is too beautiful for mere mortals
This is going to sound stupid but when I was a little girl I wanted to play the harp. But over the years I slowly forgot the instrument existed. Looking at videos I finally remembered the instrument existed. Wow I am dumb.
Truth hits everybody.
Familiarity does not intelligence make.
@@barbatvs8959 sound like Yoda, you do
@@narwhal5447 Atypical syntax does not a beloved little green alien atheist myth propaganda freak make.
@@barbatvs8959 well now you sound like a flat earther
Holy shit a that age all I did was run around in abandoned buildings. Shes amazing and talented!
Es un ángel tocando!!! 😇 Qué hermosa 😍 es un regalo escucharla, gracias Señor ❤
I am almost completely speechless! Unbelievable! Stunning! She is absolutely extraordinary in the the way she plays the harp, not just a technician. The harp is a musical extension of her very soul. I marveled throughout the entire piece, absolutely spellbound! Her natural beauty was just the icing on the cake!
She looks like a little angelic angel playing so beautifully 💙🌸
Angelic angel?
dunruden I meant ethereal :)
There are 139 people who don't like this....why and what don't they like about it? Maybe they are simply jealous
+Michael Kojo Carter Yes, it's jealously, one of the seven deadly sins.
I for one am grateful to have found this, wonderful!
Regalo dalla nature.
+Michael Kojo Carter - What's sad Michael is now it's up to 144. They're probably all brain dead Miley Cyrus fans...
+Michael Kojo Carter Either they dislike the harp, the musical piece itself, or are those people who enjoy being contradictory to the norm.
+Michael Kojo Carter I personally think this is both beautiful and astonishing, although I always have a nagging doubt with such prodigies as to how much they have been coerced and how much is of their own volition. Perhaps the 'dislikes' are people concerned that she has been made to practice against her will. Just a thought.
+Camdyn Shimizu ...Even if they disliked the harp surely they can appreciate the young girl's skill. I tend to think some people just like being contrary
Трудно поверить, что такое мастерство может происходить от такой молоденькой пигалицы!!! Думаю, ей ещё нет столько лет, сколько нужно упражняться, чтобы достичь такого мастерства!
素晴らしい！
ハープの天使❤❤❤
I am an intermediate harp player and I'm awed at this girl. She is very talented.
Holy crap...i have zero talent
+Kirawn This is true. All the people who are themselves artists could enjoy and appreciate the Arts... :-)
+Alejandro Tejada What a load of crap and egoism. At any level of appreciation this is wonderful
+christian cravens I've got you beat, I have even less than zero. (I know how to play the radio and enjoy good music.)
+christian cravens It's not recommended to talk negatively about yourself. Words have power and by saying that to yourself, you're giving those words the power to affect your mindset. This girl may be very talented, but you *are* very talented as well sir.
Louie get a live, I've head these crap and I would think you'd get sick of you're self rightous, know it all New Age crap. Someone told you that so you without anymore thought just thinks "oh I like that, it sounds so loving, I'll make it my own and tell everyone how trully loving and perfect they are just like they are. That man has zero talent, so leave your stupid statement in your mouth.
What an amazing angel!! This planet is made meaningful by such beings.
I’m glad two set brought me here💗
Yeah😃
I was soo impressed, that I closed twoset video immediately 😂
@@thisisthemansworld8704 lol same
I closed the vid after it finished and went and found this right away
This and ballet was all I wanted at her age. I did not get to have that life, but I'm crying because she does. And I'm so happy. I'm happy her family guided to pursue such a beautiful talent. This heals the heart. 💜🌈
You're a good sport. I'm not. But I believe in reincarnation and that I deserve to have a more fulfilling life next time around.
play the harp now, try to be happy, maybe she was forced to play that well at such a young age, maybe her life is a nightmare because of the harp
Definition of beauty!
Οπτική και Ακουστική!
Καλό μεσημέρι και καλό μήνα.
Μικρή, όμορφη, χαριτωμένη με δεξιοτεχνία κι αυτοπεποίθηση μεγάλου!
Antonios Mhtsanhs -oh yes!💝💜
This little girl is a total cherub! All she needs are wings and a halo...❤️
I’ve always loved this instrument. She plays so beautifully.
The other people in the background being jealous :D They've been playing all their life as "professionals" and then little girl walks up and is like "hold my milk"
No, not jealous. In awe, inspired and enjoying the beautiful music. Look up Christian Li
Such a little girl! Im in awe
To me they look like professional musicians calmly watching a fellow artist perform. Maybe you're projecting your own jealousy onto them?
LMAO hold my milk 😂😭
Exactly hahah
That harp is bigger than she is! She's amazing though, so amazing!
Totally!
Waow! Congrats!!!!!
i love it, but i'm jealous at the same time.
likewise. i wish i could be content with the fact that some people are simply born greater than i.
She’s so good, she’s better than so many adults, like wow
I bet this is what they play in heaven. My mouth was wide open when she played the first five notes and remained open for the rest of the video.
Such beauty in every way
These angels came down to earth to play it.
Harp is an instrument that can push away demons.
Peace.
Her talent is extraordinary, let's hope she has time to be a little girl, doing things that ordinary girls take for granted. And pray that she doesn't get an inflated idea of her own importance. It must be so hard to have a child who is gifted, to strike the right balance between encouragement and pushing. I'm sure we'll see more of this young lady - if she wants it.
+Marjorie Watkins "has time to be a little girl"
Horrible comment, filled with pretentious rambling, and fallacies. this girl looks to be 10x happier then any other girl her age, she was very pleased with her self, as she should have been. Praise is deserved and should be given to those special as her self.
...ironic.
@@loveandpeace3787 I saw nothing wrong with the lady's post. You are jumping to conclusions.
This is very well played! What a talented little girl! However, it is by Albert Zabel. It is La Source Am Springbrunnen (which I bet means The Fountaini n German) Op 23. Published by Salvi Publications.
Musique céleste. Magnifique moment plein de grâce.
Well Done! A gift from God! Your harp music is heavenly!
She is really an angel
I started crying almost instantly.
Check your test bro
Me too 😭😭❤️❤️❤️
As did I.
@@alexdol811 lmao
Me too
Un îngeraș care și-a dat toată silința să ne impresioneze frumos atât vizual cât și auditiv. BRAVO ȘI SUCCES PE MAI DEPARTE !
Oh. Salutări! :D
I'm never gonna be as talented in my entire like as this small child is at like 7. I hope she goes far with this, absolutely gorgeous playing.
do what your heart says and you will be
I would like to hear her play the fairy queen from Legend of Zelda.
Hahahaha i entered this video looking for the Zelda comment, you my friend didnt disapoint. I think "fairy fountain" could be inspired on this song
It took me a while to figure out whether the Fairy Fountain theme was actually what she was playing or not. At some parts it sounded so much like it that I was so sure that she was about to break into it, as if she was just doing her own little take on it before going into the actual theme, but apparently this had nothing to do with it, lol. Either way, whatever it is that she played was beautiful, and she is one hell of a harpist.
And by "hell" I mean heaven, of course, because only an angel could pluck those strings so gracefully, right?
Неимоверно красиво, нежно, завораживает, хочется и любоваться игрой и слушать звучание. Спасибо
This piece right here, played this way, with this soulful intention, this ease and flow. Perfection in every ounce of her genius. I cannot stress enough the importance of childhood as it truly can make geniuses from early on. Praise her playing!!
Талантище! Такие маленькие ручки извлекают божественную музыку!
Маленько чудо! Ангелочек! Думаю каждый здравый папка, мечтал бы о такой доченьке, о том, чтобы рассмотреть талант в ребëнке, сообразно тому какой талант Бог дал, и развивать, совершенствовать! Но основная масса родителей так не делают, к сожалению, а умные родители так делают! Правильно поступают те родители которые вкладываются в детей по полной программе! У таких и бывает результат и успех!
What a masterpiece! Her technical skill, and interpretation and dynamics, are truly remarkable. More awesome still are her pedaling skills - I lost count at 75 pedal changes, and she's so small, and those pedals are very tricky! I look forward to more music from this incredible musician!
Oh shit didn't see that dang go back look at it again lol.
Awe struck!!
Beyond spectacular!
AND as mentioned, there are seven pedals that are activated by foot so that flats and sharps can be played.They have to be moved silently and instantly to facilitate and execute the composition's #'s and b's. This what the black keys on a piano, organ or harpsichord do. If not done skillfully the mechanism that "pinches" to raise or lower the length of the string (just like pressing down on the strings of the guitar, violins and cellos) can cause a buzzing or twang sound.
This phenomenal talent has been taught, I believe, the French harpist Marcel Grandjany technique of "pulling" on the strings somewhat with the sides of the fingers engaging the more fleshy contact area, creating a more "mellow" type of sound.
The other technique taught to pull on the strings was developed by the Spanish harpist Carlos Salzedo. This uses the skin side of the finger tip opposite side from the fingernail. This creates a more "brittle" quality tone similar to the Spanish quitar.
I grew up in a household with my harp playing mother who used the harp to accompany herself while singing instead of the piano or quitar. She was an honors choral conductor and piano major at Northwestern University and sang professionally giving concerts throughout Europe, Wis., Chicago and it's North Shore communities during the 50's and 60's.
My involment with the harp during that period when I was in high school, consisted of loading the station wagon with several different sized harps and carriers, lights, gowns etc several times a week before I went to school in the morning and then after school when she drove back.
She would occasionally include me (piano) and my two sisters (harp) in her programs.
By the time my oldest sister graduated from high school she was earning money performing with area and university orchestras that did music that specifically required harp (Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, sung with a women's chorus and other works). She won a national harp competition and was awarded a full tuition scholarship on harp to the Eastman School of Music. She went on to be the harp faculty at the University of Denver and first call union harpist as well as perform in the Denver Symphony.
That's why I was so "flabbergasted" hearing this nine year old little girl play the difficult harp standard virtually perfect with such compelling musicianship!!!
underrated comment of the year
omg, what a beautiful and brilliant child ... touching to tears...
I have watched this many times! It never gets old!!!