Hilary Hahn: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2011
- The classical violinist blends Bach and Charles Ives with flair, then tops it off with a fedora.
Set List:
Bach: Bouree (from Partita No. 3)
Bach: Siciliana (from Sonata No. 1)
Ives/Trad.: Medley
For more videos and to subscribe to the Tiny Desk Concerts podcast, visit npr.org/tinydeskconcerts. - Hudba
considering how dry the acoustic of that room is her tone is impeccable.
@GKeeper316 that's her 1864 Vuillaume
@GKeeper316 how dare
With a professional even a bad violin can sound very beautiful.
Her essence is impeccable
Zero room ambiance really shows you how clean her playing is.
The violin had to wait centuries for Hilary Hahn to be invented. This brings tears to my eyes!
Great point!
very well put.....
Nah, they already had Heifetz and Paganini
This is fantastic, very much agreed! But if you think she is the first great violinist, I am happy to report to you that you have much to celebrate as you discover recordings of many, MANY very special violinists of the past 100+ years.
What brings tears to my eyes is that some people don't get you weren't being 100% serious and missed the lightheartedness of your statement.
Or maybe the fact that I'm commenting on a 2 year old comment.
She's not only a very talented musician, but also an amazing person with her feet very grounded on earth. I met her last year and loved talking to her, very sweet and attentive.
Really? Where? How? What was the situation? I'm very interested in this and hope that you reply to my query. Thanks in advance.
@@Skinny_Karlos I met her backstage after a rehearsal in Montréal... I was just telling her the usual stuff all musicians hear, "I love how you play, I loved this or that recording" and she asked me if I was a musician, and I said that I'd love to learn the double bass. So we started a conversation about how important is female representation in the bass, and this and that... I mean she's just like you see her in her videos, an extremely talented but very approachable person, like anybody else :) she's very inspiring
@@sunsetschaser7749 Really?? That truly makes me happy to hear that there is a degree of normalcy amongst the supremely talented and she is certainly that. That seems to be a very different mind to those that come from the modern music scene where their image is seemingly more important than any music they may make. Thank you for your very prompt reply sunsetchaser77. I do appreciate it and am happy to hear of her down to earth nature going with such a high standard of musical ability.
@@sunsetschaser7749 Btw - You should jump in the deep end (if you can afford it as the DB can be expensive to buy a decent one) and learn the double bass. You won't regret taking up the challenge and the sooner you begin the better.
incredible she sounds so awesome with a close mike in a dry room, unaccompanied.
Her technique is fantastic. Her sensitivity the same. I think she's one of the 3 or 4 best violinists I have ever listened. And I mean it. Hilary has the absolute, rare gift to play "difficult" music - and we know very well how much boring a violin score can be - making perfectly sweet for every ear.
She has the touch.
+Sergio Bonfiglio I agree.
+Larry Saltzman I'm glad to hear it. ;-)
+Sergio Bonfiglio Yes. She is a superb Artist.
Sergio Bonfiglio may I ask who are the other 3 ?
Salvatore Accardo, Anne Sophie Mutter and Shlomo Mintz.
That girl's technique.. is stunning. It really is. Very clean, very strong and confident.. A very defined articulation.
Interesting to hear Ms. Hahn playing in this kind acoustic environment. She is a gift to mankind, as far as I am concerned.
Her serene countenance always blows my mind. Relaxation even in the most challenging passages.
She definitely sees those passages coming and is ready to bring out all the musicality that she can muster, seems like she pulls it off nine times out of 10
The Ives brought tears to my eyes. An honest and vulnerable tone.
Wow. Just wow. I grew up listening to Milstein and Menuhin's recordings. I began playing them when I was in Junior High School. I don't play much any longer. I just recently discovered Hillary Hahn's recordings. All I can say is that her playing brings tears to me eyes every time. I am not sure how you could possibly join technical proficiency with artistic vision any better. So much going on with these pieces. Multiple voices and harmonies. How to play them is up to some debate. Her playing is what I've always imagined in my mind as the vision Bach had when he wrote these sonatas and partitas. What joy. That's all I can say. What joy, and how lucky we are to have her! I'll be keeping an eye out for performances she does later in her career to see how she changes her interpretation of them.
My jaw just hit the floor. The most beautiful Bach I've ever heard---the articulation and sound is unbelievable. This video solidifies my opinion that she is the best in the world.
This is amazing and all but can she play Paganini's 24th Caprice while hula hooping? Oh she can?....best violinist ever!
dracopalidine LingLing is the best 😂😂😂😍
Katherine Everman Hilary is ling ling
It's so lovely meeting other TwoSet fans around CZcams. Have all of you heard her new album "Paris"? Just purchased it and gave it a listen today. Blew me away! Long live Ling Ling! (Huge smile) And y'all take care and stay healthy, too.
@@katherineeverman7693 Hilary is Ling Ling.
Looked this up because of you. Best ever.
She is my idol and one of the best violinists in the world.
Ms. Hahn is one of my favorite musicians and human beings. The gigue she begins with is one of the first things I ever heard her play. I discovered her CD "Hilary Hahn Plays Bach" some 15-20 years ago, and I've been a fan since.
Me too. I got that CD when it came out. Been right there every since. Fan since first hearing. My ears grew up with her.
Just so you know, Hilary descended from a cloud and has since showed everyone how a violin should sound. So don't miss you chance to hear heaven when you hear she is playing.
No matter what her detractors say, her playing is absolutely breathtaking, and her talent...undeniable.
+Juan Acevedo I don't know why people always talk about a musician's talent. Talent has little to do with musicianship in the grand scheme of things. For every one piece that sounds amazing there's hundreds of hours of practice.
+Fritz Kirchhoff Vienna (Wien) Wiener Zeitung Kultur 09.06.2006
Pausenfoyer Von Christoph Irrgeher und Edwin Baumgartner
(eb) Vorbei die Zeiten des Jugendwahns, in denen Vierzehnjährige als
die Superstars von morgen angepriesen wurden, um mit sechzehn zugunsten
eines Dreizehnjährigen fallen gelassen zu werden.
Der Klassik-Superstar von heute ist jung, weiblich und hat Model-Maße.
Sex sells. Mit Können allein läuft gar nichts mehr.
Julia Fischer etwa. Eben ist sie von einer Blinddarmentzündung genesen,
und schon tritt sie heute, Freitag, und am Samstag im Konzerthaus auf.
Aber den ehrenwerten Tempel der Hochkultur könnte sie mühelos mit dem
Catwalk verttauschen. Ja, natürlich kann sie spielen - und wie! Keine
Ohren hat, wer das bezweifelt.
Aber blind ist, wer nicht merkt, wie toll Julia Fischer aussieht. Das
weiß auch ihr Management: Mehr als 10 Fotos gibts auf ihrer Home page (.....)
zu bewundern. Und nur sechs Hörbeispiele.
Aber Julia Fischer ist nicht einmal die Spitze des Eisbergs! Allein
diese Violinistinnen. . . Lidia Baich, Leila Josefowicz und natürlich
Hilary Hahn sind nicht nur Top-Geigerinnen, sie wären auch Top-Models.
Natürlich hat das ganze geigende Fräuleinwunder mit Vanessa Mae
begonnen. Aber selbst sie ist nichts gegen die Finnin Linda Lampenius,
die sich mit Künstlernamen Linda Brava nennt. Die gar nicht brave Brava
also hat einen Gastauftritt in der TV-Serie "Baywatch" gehabt - und
danach den Bikini für den "Playboy" ganz ausgezogen. Vielleicht sucht
sie ja eine neue Hauptbeschäftigung.
Listening to this, it's ridiculous to think that there can possibly be detractors, isn't it?
Nathaniel Cance The only thing that I'm ticked off with more is when people talk of "God" giving us "Such and Such". Talent has little to do with it and god, nothing at all.
Talent is a very real thing. Natural god-given ability is real. But the difference between a talented person who works hard and one who doesn't is greatness. Plenty of talented people don't put in the work and plenty of hard-working people lack the talent to 'make it'. The world is not one of unlimited opportunity for everyone. That is what makes greatness like this so breathtaking and special. How rare are such gifts, and how difficult to make them soar.
Fantastic violin playing. I discovered Hilary Hahn today and I just can not stop listening to her playing. Great inspiration for me to practice my vio. Hilary THANKS !!!
SHE HAS A TINY DESK CONCERT
lol i just figured it out after 8 years😅
I know! I was just as surprised myself! :-)
I'm very pleasantly surprised! (huge smile)
@@raihanz4617 well, i'm 11 years late to the party, but at least i'm at the party!!! :)
Just divine. .Divinity in jeans. It doesn't get any better.
i absolutely adore her. her way of playing bach on the violin is incomparable and heavenly
Its the only video we can see Hilary with a hat. :) Hilary is one of the best for Bach. Thanks.
Simply outstanding. Hilary's tone is magnificent, and not just this recording, she has a great bow arm. The timbre of her instrument suits her, I believe it's a Vuillaume; I'm glad she ended up with it and shares it's potential with the world.
Because of Hahn, I can justify using my most comfortable wash rags over my chinrest.
lol
I use my dirty underwear.
Stinky Pinky bruh😂🤦♂️
Stinky Pinky what the heck 😂
Don’t forget a matching fedora hat.
those 19 dislikes had to be an OMG reaction and a fit of uncontrollable hand tremors...
Or from people who prefer a different styling. I didn't vote this down because of course nobody playing this well deserves a bleedin' thumbs down on youtube but...I personally prefer a more emotional, individualistic playing.
19 violists
What we are listening to here is versatility in a musician. Miss Hahn see blessed being able to perform in so many styles of music. We are truly blessed being able to listen to her music in our life time...
One of the greatest-ever masters of the violin - and what a violin that Vuillaume is!
She has been my favorite violinist since I saw her perform live in Seattle about 20 years ago. I especially love her lark ascending. I played her Barber and Meyer cd until it wouldn't play anymore. I'm glad that CZcams is a thing now.
She is lovely in so many ways :)
It's weird not seeing any two set violin related comments in here ahaha
Yeah, but better not, it was beginning to be a little bit... unbearable...
@Bloody Hetza - The first one *I* read was tsv-related, though! ;-))
You just made one 😄
shhhh you'll jinx it
It's just bliss to watch her play. I would love to witness her live.
Well...that was a major struggle holding back tears and goosebumps. How do I return to ordinary life now? Help!
Aw, get over yourself!
A video of Hilary Hahn playing the violin in 1080p and so close up to the camera! Thanks a million!
Best Video of the Year. All of it. Her.
Tears run down my cheeks every time.
Same
I played the gigue (badly) when I was a kid. After 30 years’ hiatus I was inspired by Ms. Hahn’s playing to take out my violin again just to see if I could play one single measure with a glimmer of her intonation, confidence, precision and perfection. I’ll let you know if I ever get close. Simply a breathtaking performance. Thank you so much.
Steve K.
Best footage...ever..and the hymns are so inspiring! thank you
Beautiful! I especially enjoyed the Ives/Trad Medley.
Simply amazing, profoundly observant!
Thanks Hillary for this lovely music
So clean, so perfect - it becomes more beautiful with each hearing. Thank you HH!!!
Very interesting choices ! Recently I discovered Hilary Hahn, and have enjoyed listening to her playing various composers. Wish you a happy and fulfilling life in God's abundant blessings !
First piece is Gigue from Partita III, last movement
Been a fan of Hilary Hahn since I was a teenager learning classical guitar! I can't believe she has a Tiny Desk concert and I never knew!!!
Wonderful discovery on youtube. I remember watchimg amd listening to her when she was just a young teenager at the BSO (Baltimore not Boston) and I was a struggling actress/usher. Well done HH. God speed.
What an Angel in personality and performance!! Thanks for your skills Miss. Hahn.
Such a talent, and she has sweetened with the years, like a fine instrument.
Saw her perform with the Honolulu Symphony when she was a teenager- concert master could barely keep up with her Bach duet encore. Absolute wonder then, even more so now. Kudos to her parents, teachers, mentors, and G_d given talent.
beautiful playing, masterful.
Awesome! Thank you for this video. How lovely playing. I'm a big fan of yours from South Korea .
I hope she does another one of these :D
libreg Me too! I think her baby is due this Summer so it may be awhile.
I just found my new favorite violinist and love of my life. Thank you, NPR.
I love the acoustics like this because you can not make any mistakes, it truly shows the players skill.
What a perfect match, the player and the instrument...Both incredible...Hilary is just so gifted...Way to go Hilary!
The most brilliant violinist I've ever heard! Thanks, Hilary for so much beauty!!
Have enjoyed her practice posts. Incredibly generous by the artist to share the process.
Perfection. So amazing. Could not stop listening.
NPR, you are doing us all a tremendous service by putting your Tiny Desk videos up here. And as someone else mentioned, seeing her perform so up close to the camera is fantastic - especially for me, as I'm learning the violin.
Давно слежу за вашим творчеством! Вы большая трудяга и умница ! Вы всегда горите творчеством, вы всегда в процессе и это оочень и очень важно в наше время- заинтересованность в деле ни смотря ни на что! Спасибо за ваши видео, которые пронизаны чудесным исполнением, вдохновением и позитивом! А ещё вы чудесный человек. Спасибо за то, как вы относитесь к оркестрантам! Хочу переслушать всего Баха- соло в вашем исполнении. Я часто включаю вас ,когда занимаюсь на скрипке сама! Вы для меня пример !
Wow! Excellent! (And I'm now totally in love!)
I'm a fan and always will be. She is a rare combination of extraordinary artist and resplendent human being. You go young lady!
Great sound, excellent rendition of these musical jewels!
Game changer for my ears! Wow!
9:48 I almost cry in that part, that's a beautiful piece
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
Just so great to see Hilary playing in close-up. A privilege.
Go Hilary
Maravillosa Hilary Hahn. Saludos desde Valencia, España.
Bravo! You never cease to amaze me!
The hymns were just beautiful...as well.
it's so perfect its magical to me
7:15 - Shall We Gather At The River? 8:20 Jesus Loves Me 9:00 Battle Cry For Freedom 9:50 Come Thou Fount
When I hear 'Shall We Gather...', I always think of the end of 'Three Godfathers' . My favorite Christmas movie.
As a "recovering fundamentalist," I am reminded by the 3 hymns of growing up in a Baptist church.
Would rather hear Bach.
I thought it was wonderful to hear
@@davehshs651 What on earth is a "recovering fundamentalist"? People throw that word around in reference to Christianity constantly without knowing at all what it means.
Bach wrote some of the most glorious chorales and professions of God's glory in history, as I'm sure you're aware.
@@RohannvanRensburg Please reread my original comment. I contrasted the 3 hymns performed here with Bach, whose music I love and stated that I would rather hear (than the hymns).
A "recovering fundamentalist" is simply a person who was emotionally scarred by being raised in a bigoted religious environment and is still *recovering* from that upbringing. What is so hard to understand about that?
Of course, I'm aware that Bach was a Christian, but his music was not generally played in the church where I was raised, so, fortunately, I don't associate his music with my upbringing. I'm grateful that the great Masses are in Latin, because the meaning of many of the words is horrendous, generally referring to a vindictive God who condemns people to eternal torment simply for not holding the *proper* belief.
I loved the medley part! Thanks for such a wonderful upload. :)
Fantastic live playing!
That was the gigue not the boureé...
Such a fine video. Hilary Hahn is my favorite violinist !!
Hilary Hahn for Emporer of the World!
Love this, love Hilary!
Wow. That was amazing. I really enjoyed that.
So incredibly beautiful... and the music was good too!
someone should receive a nobel prize for delivering this unto us. Marvellous stuff. All I want now i shares in Tiny Desk and a date with Hilary hahn.
A very inspirational artist!
The first time I heard her on the radio I pulled over and stopped the car -- only she and Gil Shaham have that wondrous power of the current crop of violinists. And it is SO NICE to have a woman of this talent get this recognition! Thanks for posting this.
Спасибо большое от всей души. Было очень приятно слушать Вас
Charmy to hear
Thanks young lady!
Hopefully nice to ... see
Thanks Mr and Mrs Hahn!
Great job...
She is amazing
Mesmerized as usual! You're the greatest!❤
She's awesome!
Stunned...
я так рад этой записи!... слов просто нет.
This is the Hilary that gets my vote!
Beautiful.
Que perfeição! Que maravilha! Que celestial desempenho!
Love this!
Fantastic!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
I love her
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeesyesyesyesyeysyeysey classical music in Tiny Desk Concert! THANK YOUUUUUUU
espectacular, me encanta!!! impresionante.
Just fantastic
she is so good, that she can make her violin sound beautiful anywhere...just brilliant!
Great and Wonderful.
I LOVE IT.
Hilary! Simply incomparable.