The violin, and my dark night of the soul | Ji-Hae Park

In her quest to become a world-famous violinist, Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn't be to play lofty concert halls, but instead to bring the wonder of the instrument to as many people as possible.

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[JiHaeParkTV]

Hi! I am the violinist Ji-Hae Park. I've been watching and experiencing (by doing concerts, meeting people all around the world!) how many people can listen and watch how powerful music can be through TED. (I was recently on TEDx Darmstadt Germany!)
I just want to express my deepest thank to TED and you people, watching this. Especially these days, musicians affected by this horrible COVID19, I appreciate the opportunity sharing my story and the power of music through this kind of platform. I don't know how I can thank YOU and TED enough! It like I said in this video... indescribable! I just.... wanted to have said that at least once 7 years... that I am still watching that and almost cry by the gratefulness that I had this kind of huge(!!!) opportunity to share. Thank you TED and thank you, GUYS!

[DaytakTV]

Nothing comes close to the power of the violin. Incredible instrument.

[YTD]

Not just the violinist killed it but that pianist as well 👌🏾

[selmag]

1-storm, Vivaldi
2-nocturne P 1 No. 16
3-sarabande, Handel(first sequence)

[mattster]

Do you know how many hours, days, YEARS of pain and love went into this?

[mollyxiao]

A true musician isn't defined by how long they've played, how high quality their instrument is, or even if they can make good music. A true musician can make others feel what they're feeling through their music. She has done this several times over, I can feel her anger, pain, and sadness. And as someone who sucks at the violin it makes me respect her so much. Great

[maxim]

can people not disregard her hard work and talent on being asian, she didn't spend years perfecting her sound for it to be diminished.

[trevor]

Do you guys notice how the pianist is just as consumed by her own playing just like the violinist. It's great how much emotion they both give for their instruments

[cametochangemyusername-can]

This is EXACTLY why I'm learning violin at 29. My heart aches at the sound of this piece. So moving. Thankyou.

[isaiah]

I got shivers and chills hearing her play. So beautiful. Her gift is real and her talent amazing!

[manasvi]

everyone's talking about the second piece but goddammit the last one really breaks me into a thousand different pieces and I'm all for it

[kookieownsme]

I'm waiting for TwoSet to appreciate this masterpiece here.

[hoalinae]

Her violin talent is not just superb but has life & emotion of its own.

[rodglazer]

I'm not sure why but the sound of a violin, especially in the higher notes has always reminded me of a crying child (kinda dark...) which makes it the most emotionally penetrating instrument for me

[cloackedangel]

Her second piece was so heart wrenching. I’ve tried to look for another performance with the same piece but her’s is the best. I’m crying.

3:45

[thoina]

the fact that this level of violin play is even possible brings warm feelings to my heart, gg.

[kristinasister]

She doesn't play the violin. The violin plays her.

[Canebrak]

Damn... I so ignorantly searched for a violin solo and stumbled up on this gem, so amazing 😭😍 thanks for the chills.

[uqrfvnx]

Guys i play piano but trust me, for me nothing can replace violin. It's so elegant

[TheOnlyMosio]

Is it just me who prefer violin over all instruments? It touches my soul! (Like Always)