Himari YOSHIMURA - 7 yo Japan - 1st Grand Prize - International Grumiaux Competition 2019 - Paganini

Paganini - Violin Concerto No. 1
(excerpt of 1st mvt)

Niccolò Paganini was an Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He was the most celebrated prodigy violinist virtuoso since he was a child, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. His 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op. 1 are among the best known of his compositions, and have served as an inspiration for many prominent composers.

The International Grumiaux Competition for Young Violinists is held annually and takes place at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in Belgium. It was first held in 2008 under the name of "Bravo".
In 2015, the competition was renamed in honor of Arthur Grumiaux, and is now called Concours International Grumiaux pour Jeunes Violonistes (International Grumiaux Competition for Young Violinists).

[StevenTorrey]

When I grow up, I want to be a child prodigy!

[carat_mia]

*patiently waiting for Twoset to react to this*

[megangaryson]

her little tiny breaths between phases really get me right in the heart

[unavailable]

Anyone here because of twoset?
👇everyone that raised their hands

[reiroll]

Comments breakdown
80% Twoset, Ling Ling, 40 hrs
18% self deprecation
2% somewhat normal comments

[Ruthha]

At 7 i was eating dirt with a spoon 🥄 😂👌🏽.
This girl is out of this world !

[MishaSkripach]

Hi Himari! Remember we played in Brussels last May - you won with Mendelson! Your playing is amazing! I remember you very well - congratulations on winning again - well Like Like Like!

[deriknicolai]

Extra Super, she started practicing 10 years before she born ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[망히-zz]

Her teacher must be honored too. I wonder more about the teacher who brought this girl to achieve this far.

[danielleacas]

If you don't mind me, I'll just cry in the corner about me and have a talk with my violin

[ThomasDawkins]

I don't know how she gets better tone in the high register on that tiny violin than some people on instruments with six figure price tags, and so relaxed!

[hirururu]

This girl's mother is a famous violist in Japan，her father is a composer and who is the one on the stage with piano accompaniy. Her violin teacher also is the best teacher with prefesional teaching skills that many students of
her have won the first prices in Japan.

[DynamicFalafels]

Me starting to learn violin at 13 years old: omg I can't wait to start and become good at violin

7 yr old Japanese girl: I'm about to end this whole man's career


Edit: For y'all that are still wondering, I wrote this comment when I had just quit violin at 16 cuz I no longer found joy in playing it. But I started teaching myself guitar and ukulele soon after. I still to this day enjoy playing both, and I have almost landed gigs at local cafes and restaurants. I'm not sure if I'll ever continue violin, but I appreciate the support and wholesome replies ❤️

[mancraft]

There must be some special reason why a child with such a rare ability appeared.
The masters of the music world of yesteryear must have sent musical messengers to her in order to lament the dying of music and to once again convey the wonders of music to humanity.

[patatacampesina]

Her tone is so clear, imagine being this professional at 7 years

[yurybondarenko]

Though in her eyes I see mature look, she is still a child.
She’s in love with violin. It’s not about how many hours she’s working every day. It’s a game for her.
Amazing results

[jxlucas]

when i was 7, i wear my backpack on front and pretend im pregnant.

[markrymanowski]

This little girl should have had a standing ovation for this performance.
To remember all that without error In front of an audience, on an instrument that takes years to master?
OUTSTANDING!!!