13 Year Old Girl Playing Il Silenzio (The Silence) - André Rieu 

As a 73 year old British army veteran, I am not ashamed to owning up to goosebumps and a tear in my eyes. Brava young lady, brava.

i'm a Vietnam Vet, Chopper pilot, just turned 80 and would love to have this played at my passing. Such a beautiful rendition by this young lady of exceptional talent.

Stunning. I cried thinking of my father who landed at Normandy❤

74 and a NAVY Vietnam Vet, this always brings a lump in my throat. Beautifully played by a wonderfully talented Girl 💕💕💕

I was a member of an Air Force Honor Guard and played TAPS many times but hearing the full version of IL SILENZIO always makes me cry. Not sure if I could have have played the full song if requested to do so.❤

being 77 years old and Navy Vet.. brings tears to my eyes.

I am 81 years old. Served in Vietnam 2 tours. Yes it makes me feel better about what this means. Yes I agree that I would love having this played at my passing. Several years ago, there was a tribute to a person who had passed at my local golf club. His friends had a gathering at the clubhouse. They had hired a bagpiper to play. As everyone gathered outside the clubhouse, the bagpiper played while walking to the clubhouse. Very emotional. Perfect.

I have watched this video more than 20 times, and it brings tears to my eyes every time. And i am not even a soldier. But listening to this song makes me think of all the (young) men who died in WWll and the Pacific War. Thanks to them we now live in freedom on these continents. RIP🙏🙏

I am 87 yrs. old and a veteran. This brought tears to my eyes, She is tremendous!!

About six miles from Maastricht, in the Netherlands, lie buried 8,301 American soldiers who died in "Operation Market Garden" in the battles to liberate Holland in the fall/winter of 1944. Every one of the men buried in the cemetery, as well as those in the Canadian and British military cemeteries, has been adopted by a Dutch family who mind the grave, decorate it, and keep alive the memory of the soldier they have adopted. It is even the custom to keep a portrait of "their" soldier in a place of honor in their home. Annually, on "Liberation Day," memorial services are held for "the men who died to liberate Holland." The day concludes with a concert. The final piece is always "Il Silenzio,” (The Silence) a memorial piece commissioned by the Dutch and first played in 1965 on the 20th anniversary of Holland's liberation. It has been the concluding piece of the memorial concert ever since. This year the soloist was a 13-year-old Dutch girl, Melissa Venema, backed by André Rieu and his orchestra (the Royal Orchestra of the Netherlands). This beautiful concert piece is based upon the original version of taps and was composed by Italian composer Nino Rossi.

As an 86 year old Canadian vet who spent time in France in the 60s and saw all the cemeteries with crosses row by row I start to cry when I hear this piece and will have it played at my passing. 👨🏼‍✈️

My grandfather was a veteran of World War II and when he passed away they played this beautiful melody, he was a Captain stationed in Normandy and it was an honor for him to say goodbye in this way.

Beautifully done. Thank you from a 79 years old Vietnam Veteran.

The Audience is in absolute trance because this absolutely done with so much emotion and perfection, not a murmur or phone in sight, could listen to her constantly ❤❤❤❤

72 and a vet too and it gets me every time. Sublime thank you Melissa, thank you André and thank you the whole orchestra.

Words can't describe how impressed I am with this young lady's outstanding performance.

Some people don't realize that to play a piece like this with feeling, proper phrasing and intonation is infinitely harder to play than many technical pieces that may sound much harder. This was done masterfully.

What.a talent this young lady has just 13 years old.Her ability to play with such a world class standard is unbelievable

Not sure why the RU-vid algorithm finally recommended this to me but …Wow…I had tears in my eyes listening to this beautiful sound.

As a trumpet player myself (for 62 years), l have to say she's one of the best!

April 5th 2009 at 10:30pm my Dad passed away from cancer. We had come home after saying our goodbyes to him, and my Mom got on her PC to start the process of emailing family that he had passed away. As she checked her emails, someone had sent a link to this performance. It was as if the Lord new as a family we needed to hear this. We stood around the monitor and listen quietly. I feel it was Dad saying his last goodbye to us.

I am glad I'm not the only one that had tears, Iam a Vietnam veteran. to all my brothers and sisters, I say welcome home!!

She stole the show andre gives them all the glory. This is one hell of a song played brilliantly by the wee girl❤

I played for many years. This young lady has a beautiful sound. This brought tears to my eyes as it was so well performed.

I'm an ex trumpet player. I was taught by my father, an ex army bandsman. He taught me to play this, but I could never put across the emotion that this young lady and Nini Rossi could. Sublime. It still makes me cry and I'm 57

As a British Military Veteran, I will have this played as the “Last Post” at my funeral, which is already planned…… I was proud to have served Queen and Country!

Her performance is amazing, simply wonderful but don't lose sight of "why" she is playing, a Celebration of Liberation. The recognition of "those who gave all" to set free the people of the Netherlands. What a fine example of "honor" she provides!!

🥲 at 13yo to have a talent so great as to spellbind such a huge crowd. And the opportunity to share it! 👏👏👏

I'm x military, I hope they can play that at my funeral, brings tear to my eyes each time I hear it played. This young girl has a blessed soul to truly play it with heart. God Bless you Sweetie 😢

Rare to see a live audience (mesmerized) like this. Well deserved applause.

Thank u its Anzac day Australia 2024.i am a Vietnam Vet to all my brother and Sisters who never came home .and 4 those who ca.e home But never Left. U showed as all RESPECT.

Astonishing..I have never heard the Trumpet played with such clarity and perfection. Every note touches the Soul and warms the Heart, and in true Classy Fashion, featured by Andre Rieu. Goosebumps....

WOW! She is absolutely a musician with perfect tone and her emotion in playing this beautiful song. The trumpet is a clear as a bell. So glad I got to see her play Silenzio. The best!

Beautiful control and breathing. Silent intake of air. She has amazing skills for her age. Beautiful

Wow, what CRYSTAL clear notes. I'm a veteran and would be honored to have her or someone of this skill to play this at my funeral when I pass. I'm 47 and this is absolutely the best rendition I've heard of it and I used to perform military funerals as Gideon Commander and present the flags to many families of our brave men and women who have passed. She is amazing.

Wow - I could only hope that the people here in the States could share that same pride in what our fathers did during the war!!

1.2K people must live at the bottom of a very deep pit and have no soul ,this girl is an angel, so wake up and see the beauty. 🎶🇬🇧🇬🇧

One word Bravo She play the instrument like she knows it for 50 years she is a old soul in a new body

aus Brasilien 🇧🇷 dieses Lied verursacht viel Nostalgie, besonders bei denen, die beim Militär waren, berührt aber auch Dinge, die das leidenschaftliche Herz berühren.

I've heard a lot of people play this! But this is absolutely the most beautifully played ever!

I played a trumpet back in the day....this girls tone quality and smoothness moving between the notes was absolute perfection ! What a true and talented musician she really is. I hope to hear more from her.

Rest in peace, all you Young soldiers, who have falen during the War .God bless you and your family! Love!

77 yrs old, Sends chills up and down my spine, watch it from time to time, the start more like Taps for a fallen Solder, I'm a Army Vet, Airborne

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

This playing is hauntingly emotional. For a young girl to reach this supreme level of music is just incredible. Nino Rosso would be surprised. Thanks a million fromJohn, Hongkong

I've listened to this many times now. Complete silence broken by the liquid gold of a stunning performance of a beautiful piece of music. Words defy me. Stunning.

I love it when very young people appreciate the classical arts. This child is an amazing talent.

She’s good and the music is meaningful. I rarely see solo trumpet performers. Amazing!

this 13 year old lass has just performed probably the finest rendition of il Silenzio that I have ever heard JJ

WOW! Absolutely heart grabbing. What a prodigy standing forefront. Her timing is impeccable.

Such beautiful sound from such a lovely young woman. ❤ God is everywhere

I am a combat veteran and the first time I hear this I was crying like a baby I can watch her a million times and cry every time

What a piece of Heaven. What a beautiful, gifted, dedicated little bluebell. 🥲😍

The silence and respect that the audience gave her tells you everything you need to know

So moved by her performance that it reminds me of those soldiers who died in a battle field and couldn't return to their homeland.

I have nothing to say about this performance except - WOW! Beautiful! Such an incredible talent, The audience was spellbound as I would have been if I had been lucky enough to present.

This was BEAUTIFUL!! Every time I hear this as a Veteran i think of my brothers who didn't make it back. To my Brothers not forgotten!!

The skies rolled back like a scroll and the Angels played for us. One of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard.

This song rememberd always on a military funeral. Respect to all veterans and soldats

Absolutely cannot watch this without tears in my eyes. This beautiful girl playing this beautiful, haunting music melts my heart and restores my soul. Thank you ❤

give this child a standing ovation

She plays not only an instrument, she plays from her soul. She's wonderful ! 🎷🎶

This melody Il Silenzio touches my heart and always makes me cry.

U.S. Army Veteran, this made me cry too.

**ABSOLUTELY SO BEAUTIFUL SHE MADE ME CRY ALL THE WAY THROUGH IT!!! THANK YOU YOUNG LADY!!!** **GOD BLESS YOU!!!**

That is one child I would never complain about her practicing at home ,absolutely flawless performance

This was played with such emotion direct from her heart to the loops & Into the Trumpet, It was So So beautiful, What a Very Special Young Lady, So Talented, Bravo 👏👏👏👏

Thank you Andrie for showcasing such a wonderful talent standing in the background allowing the attention to be focused on a rare and glorious talent

My goodness, as an ex serviceman, l cannnot stop crying. Soo beautiful.

My God! If that doesn't bring tears to your eyes, nothing will.

Traumhaftes schönes Trompetten-Solo - schönen herzlichen Dank !! .... Danke auch an André Rieu ..

Regardless of age, that was stunning. Taking age into account, that was masterful. A true rare talent.

I couldn't help but lose it!! Her musicality is every bit as beautiful as she is!!! BRAVO!!!!

Beautiful and as a former Trumpet player I salute this young woman for both her courage and her skill...

She is amazing for age And such great talent.

As a military veteran I just love the way she plays this rendition, brings tears to my eyes. I’ve played it dozens of times. Would like it played at my funeral and have told my daughter that!

My Granny passed in February last year and she was a big fan of you Andre we both are she had a signed photo proudly sat on her wall in the livingroom hearing this song makes me smile and think of her I wish you and your family all the best this New Year ❤

She has a beautiful gift. I've never heard this done with so much feeling. It raised the hairs on my arms!

One of THE most beautiful pieces of music ever composed, played to PERFECTION. Brings tears to my eyes each time I listen to it.

As a past trumpet player, I have only one thing to say. OMG!

Amazing ... she played it so beautifully. Her presence and musical ability are a gift. Thank you.

MOST touching for those of us who served : thanks a million for the reminder. Bob

The most sublime melody that has ever been heard, may God bless her for that talent!!!

This piece was the most moving I have ever heard it played. The young girl felt the music, understood it, and drove it straight into my heart.

Never have I ever heard this played so beautifully!! She's so young, truly a very gifted young child!!

Bravo from Turkey

An incredibly beautiful girl plays with the heavenly sound of a trumpet. In a few seconds I felt tears in my eyes. I have never heard anything so extraterrestrial. This performance, exactly from Melissa , I will wish to accompany me on my last journey ...

Young Lady, THAT was the BEST I have EVER heard this played!! You totally captivated the audience - and Andre, too!! I listened to this many times - it was SO beautiful!!! Thank you, Melissa, you are a True Virtuoso!!! God Bless and Much Love! Jerry N.

I am an 81 year old Army vet. And this music is wonderful

This young lady is talented beyond words this is so beautiful and haunting tears are streaming down my face listening to this it is just so very moving it stirs the soul

A huge bow and even bigger thank you to Andre for ferreting out and bringing forth such astounding sounds and giving the performers a light-years-ahead break in their much deserved careers in presenting perfection.

No matter how many times I hear this melody, it brings tears to my eyes. What an amazing talent for someone so young. How wonderful that Andre Rieu gave this young lady a chance to be recognized.

So sad, painful, but beautiful!!! I cry whenever I hear her!!!

She's An Angel for sure, her music brings a Joyful Tear to my Heart. Keep on playing your music, it's BEAUTIFUL

Absolutely beautiful She is very talented young lady Gave me chills and brought tears to my eyes.

An absolutely stunning performance… My words will make me sound a fool but the men I’ve served with, and died next to me, are smiling. Thank you so very much! I’ll keep on going a little longer now… thanks to you. ❤️

Wow... It is so hard to play notes THAT clear on a trumpet. Well played Ms. Venema!

I have no words to express my feelings listening again and again and again at this extraordinary played peace of music by this wonderful girl. The gesture she makes at the end to the audience meaning, I think, "frome me to you, thanks you for listening and goodbye" is heartbreaking beautiful. It is so mooving. Thank you so much dear Melissa and Mr Rieu.

All I can say is "WOW!" Absolute perfection! Thank you for allowing us to hear this little angel play.

Oh, my! I don't know where to begin; the child played magnificently, but how in the world did she have sufficient wind in that tiny body?? The sound of a trumpet well played is just so special, kind of like liquid gold, and this little girl most definitely produced that sound. I noticed, and very much appreciated, when Andre gave the tiniest of nods to the girl, which I took as both encouragement and approval to/of her playing. Well done, child, well done!!