Paganini Caprice No. 24 -- Chaconne Klaverenga

Recorded on 5/13/17 in Harkness Chapel, Cleveland, OH
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[jacobotoole]

She makes the guitar sound like a harp. Crazy.

[justineraytizon]

As a violinist, I'll have to say, this was executed beautifully! I never would have thought this piece was possible to deliver with justice using a guitar but I guess I was just proven wrong.
Excellent job!

[TheYoudhruv]

She was a beginner at some time. Never lose hope !!

[stelladavis]

I think most people don't understand how hard this is. First off, it was written for violin, which has a MUCH smaller scale and is tuned in fifths rather than fourths (and a third) which means you don't have to move your fingers as much as on a guitar. Second, this is (by some) considered the most difficult of the Caprices, as it integrates all the virtuosic techniques from the other twenty three. Third, it looks way easier than it is (meaning it's way harder than it looks). I've been playing guitar for a few years and I practice a LOT, and I can still only play an extremely simplified version of this, and without all the dynamic and tonal expression that she incorporates. Also, the technique of playing guitar is different from a violin. For the fast cross string parts, a violinist must only sweep the bow across the strings (which is still hard to control at that speed) but a guitarist (unless you're using a pick, in which case I don't think you are doing the piece justice) must individually pick each string. Also, I don't think any guitarist who hasn't attempted this piece can know how difficult it is. Looking at the sheet music, (after transcription) I thought it looked difficult, but still doable, about on the same level as other pieces I've played. Boy was I wrong. It looks way easier than it is. And as a violinist, I can say that, sorry, but it is much harder to play on guitar than on violin. So violinists, unless you've attempted this on guitar, you have no idea how impressive this is. Hats off to you, my lady. You are now on the list of people that inspire me to pursue greatness.

[wandadeleon]

TWOSET VIOLIN WHERE ARE YOU? COME BE AMAZED AT THIS!

[abdulaamir]

Me: saw the thumbnail
(Wondering from when did Hilary hahn change her instrument)


Thanks guys i never thought this comment would be soo relatable

[dirkhoekstra]

Great! The notes are very well separated and defined and the sounds are crisp and clear.

[mihaimangir]

This is perfect, I am a violinist and I can confirm that is the best performance on a guitar I've ever seen.

[John-ndil]

She did the part. And it sounded like the part. You know what I mean. I had no idea how it would be on a guitar, but it sounded perfect.

[jaysonmiller]

I can’t imagine the dedication it takes to get to this level

[luke]

"If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly". Man, this performance SOUNDED a lot better than what was happening with the violin.

[ОльгаБабикова-ря]

Какая молодец! Какое звучание! Браво!!!

[ignaziocabula]

Cara maestra io la vedo con stupore sono da 55 anni e non credevo mai di incontrare una artista come lei, non so che dire, sono senza parole, lei è tra le piu grandi di sempre.le auguro tanta felicità e salute, continui a stupirmi, eccellente ed anche molto bella e appassionata, grazie Ignazio da Roma ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[evanwilde]

Who knew Hilary Hahn could play guitar

[Beethoven-njne]

The harmonics at the end are incredible❤

[theneutralplatform]

Don't be fooled by this lady's apparent ease of play... this is bloody hard!!

[trurltheconstructor]

impossible to imagine a higher level of artistry. Some of the Caprice comes off sounding awkward transposed to this instrument - but other parts I swear were lovelier in this performance than they could ever be bowed on a violin. Not just a showoff thing - oo Paganini! - something else, a reinvention

[BroncoHyrman]

Fantastic performance showing amazing skills !! Thank you for sharing !

[CristianBrettAvilaMorales]

This work is extremely elegant and was captured in a legendary way by this incredible artist 10/10

[Anubis]

Sounds like it was written for the guitar! Those harmonics... WOW. Incredible performance!