Brahms: Violinkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Hilary Hahn ∙ Paavo Järvi

Johannes Brahms:
Violinkonzert ∙

(Auftritt) 00:00 ∙
I. Allegro non troppo 00:40 ∙
II. Adagio 24:10 ∙
III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 32:16 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Hilary Hahn, Violine ∙
Paavo Järvi, Dirigent ∙

Alte Oper Frankfurt, 21. März 2014 ∙

[datmose]

That fourth finger vibrato has more power than all of my muscles combined

[dannyboy]

Important parts in the Brahms Violin Concerto
I. Allegro non troppo
0:40 - the opening
2:55 - build up for solo start
3:16 - epic entrance
6:01 - powerful part
7:13 - lovely part
8:58 - most epic part
9:25 - epic octaves
10:35 - mysterious part
11:51 - explosive part
12:22 - panicky part
13:58 - similar melody to 6:01
15:14 - similar melody to 7:13
16:59 - similar melody to 8:58
18:06 - cadenza
22:56 - ending phrase

II. Adagio
24:10 - the beginning
24:17 - oboe solo
26:04 - violin solo start
26:45 - beautiful ending of phrase
27:07 - happier part
27:23 - interesting part
27:33 - build up for something crazy!
27:41 - sad & tragic part
28:19 - sentimental & adventures part
29:22 - solo between oboe & violin
30:11 - hopeful part
31:08 - ending phrase

III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace
32:15 - purely happy beginning
33:00 - jumpy part
33:26 - focused octaves
33:48 - screaming part
34:12 - main theme return
34:31 - calming part
34:48 - calm & wavy part
35:21 - powerful ending of phrase
35:46 - similar to 33:26 but different notes
36:08 - same melody as 33:48 but different notes
36:58 - intense part
37:17 - soft & hopeful part
38:35 - bouncy part
39:15 - triumphant part
39:48 - elegant & powerful ending
39:56 - applause

Put in the comments what video I should do this on next!

[johannesbrahms]

I‘m so proud of Hilary :) She mastered my concerto 10/10

[johnblackledge]

I was a rock guitarist. At 6 in the morning after a party my friend said "Just listen to this." I said, "Not more classical." He said, "No, just imagine you're playing this on the guitar." I just sat there with my mouth open. I've never been the same since. Thank you, Brahms, for opening the door.

[ericb]

I thought this was going to help me with my writing, but I ended up just watching the performance.

[consigliere_govi]

That pinky vibrato...

Well you know, it's practical!

[jordanwartell-composer]

Great performance by Hahn and great conducting by Putin.


edit: In all seriousness though, I think that Hilary Hahn interprets Brahms the best. Beyond her phenomenal technical skill to master this tough concerto, she plays with a natural "heaviness" in her bow and vibrato that perfectly suits the richness of Brahms.

[Matthew-nybc]

Hilary Hahn is so good that she even lines up her bow hair removal with the orchestra : ) 9:54

[zuzannawisniewska]

Its June 2024.No matter how many times I listen to this, I never get tired of it ... She makes me cry ....

[MOORES]

00:38 I. Allegro non troppo
24:06 II. Adagio
32:14 III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace

39:56 Applause

[GoldinDr]

She's always in complete control. What a superb musician.

[fingerhorn]

Listen to the articulation, particularly in the last movement. You can hear EVERY note of those fast, cross string, passages that 99% of other even great players gloss over or "smudge". Not so with Hilary Hahn. Every single note in every phrase is crisp and audible, in perfect rhythm.

[MrLewis-lkus]

Her intonation is perfect. As is her tone. Beautiful playing

[sumsumcorda]

My dad introduced me to Brahm´s music when i was about 7 years old: many years have passed and he is not with me anymore. Listening to Brahm is like having a bit of my dad again.

[RDArtist]

I use the same bath towel, with different results.

[dantheman]

Listening to the 1st movement with occasional thunder from a storm on the horizon, I think it gives it the right feel

[lamusicamagnifica]

I don't know how... But her playing just speaks to my soul

[Giannis_Sarafis]

I like how Hilary Hahn enjoys the rest of the orchestra. I think you don't see it very often.

[kxpniyd]

인생의 희노애락을 음악이란 매체로 오롯이 담아낸 브람스, 그 메세지를 예리하고 정확한 다채로운 음색으로 연주하는 힐러리 한, 품격이 느껴지는 최상의 연주는, 듣는 이들에게 환상을 ᆢ

[chrisk]

She makes me cry. Mr. Bell and others don't. When she plays one doesn't think about how well she can play, but rather how beautiful Brahms' Concerto is. And not even THAT, just wallowing in the glorious sound of the music!
It's as she's not even there, she the music!