@twosetviolin
sigh... last minute study...
@kwilo
The people who attended this concert are so lucky. To hear Vengerov and the Chicago symphony absolutely own this performance of Sibelius, followed by an encore of Ysaye Sonata 3. Thank god we at least have both of those recordings
@sjrobertson1984
one of those rare moments where the right soloist, the right conductor and the right orchestra come together to play the right piece
@guilhermecarvalho5145
Legend says that they're still clapping til this day.
@hub5343
Ok violinist here - I can honestly say this is complete mastery on the verge of perfection. His complete knowledge, not just of the piece but of his violin, is something that can only come from a lifetime of constant dedication. The last movement demonstrates the level of command he has on his bow, knowing it so well I almost thought he would hit the nut, or its point, using full length to the millimetre. The second movement shows his command of dynamics, and those repeated single upbow runs played so softly are controlled to a degree that although on the edge of perception it does not seem to be too soft, every time he plays that phrase it is identical. But the first movement: How divine. Those octave shifts he does at the high register are perfectly in tune and shaped so well, that you forget your listening to a perfect piece and you are transported to another realm. That to me is a true testament of a great performance - the inescapable transcendence of all of us to a higher plane, something that combines the technical mastery with nothing short of magic.
@alejandrolagos1594
I went backstage after his performance of Sibelius violin concerto in d, in 1995 Dorothy chandler pavilion, and I asked him if was touring with a Stradivarius loaner from the Smithsonian institute, and said yes, and let me hold it , I was in awe, one of those surreal moments, a real Strad, great guy Maxim
@Jivanmuktishu
I am 80 and have listened to this magnificent concerto for 60 years or more and this is the best I have heard xØx jd
@chimate3810
Sibelius and Tchaikovsky have only one violin concerto each, and they're two of the most beautiful violin concertos ever.
@endlessadventure541
Vengerov is truly amazing, but he has been since he was 7 years old. This guy was playing the most difficult music you can imagine as a kid. Now he can sleep-play through it. He was out for while from a back injury, so I don't know how he plays now. But I saw him in Miami playing an entire hour and a half solo 15 years ago. Completely solo. No piano, nothing. I could not breath for the entire concert. Breath-taking. Then to find out he was playing all of that treacherous music when he was 12 years old. Sick!
@persephona333
Я не особо разбираюсь в классической музыке. Узнала о Сибелиусе и поиск мне выдал этот концерт. Прослушала на одном дыхании. Это волшебно! Гениальные композитор и исполнитель. Благодарю за возможность увидеть и услышать такой шедевр!
@alexibadalashvili3455
Огромное Спасибо Максиму Венгерову, за лучшую интерпритацию концерта Сибелиуса! Браво!!!!❤❤❤
@jeremym1415
I just liked a bunch of peoples comments here so that they can come back to this perfection. To some people it’s been a year and some up to 20 years of hearing this. Beautiful concerto we all are happy and deserving to have. ❤
@edouardsowa3660
Vengerov is a Grand violonist.and the Chicago orchestra is quite divine. This concerto has a place deep in my heart,and everytime I think classical music,I think Sibelius violin concerto. There must be something to it that vibrates at the deepest of my soul.
@robertzeek4020
I love Sibelius. And have loved many of his works from 15 to 75. But today I finally "heard" and "understood" the violin concerto. I will follow Maxim Vengerov's playing for the rest of my life.
@calliopepanagiotidouterzop7884
i can't even begin to respect how much effort has been put into this playing
@zool4329
I was shocked when I first saw it. I've listened to several violinists perform Sibelius's violin concerto, but this rendition is something different. Vengerov is definitely special.
@angelabrown8458
Me and my Dad saw him yesterday playing this piece at the Royal Albert Hall in London, he was incredible. ❤
@pedronunopulquerio
I remember listening to this, without knowing Sibelius's nationality at the time, and thinking that it "sounded cold and snowy". Little did I know... Perfect mood for a fireplace and an ice storm outside! Genius!
@elrioviolino3549
The tone of this violin is fucking incredible. And it borders on miraculous that the strings (regardless of brand) can stay virtually completely in tune after such intense punishment under fingers and bow hair. Wow. And I am myself a violinist, and restorer of violin family instruments. This phenomenon never ceases to astound me.
@twosetviolin