Despite how hard the finale sounds, the notes feel comprehensive in a way. I always found Bruch writing amazing music for the violin that felt so natural to play. This and his amazing orchestration, so much fun to listen to.
Bruch was probably one of the German composers who had a special affinity for English. He once spent time teaching and conducting the English orchestra, and wrote this extremely poetic and tuneful masterpiece on the Scottish tunes. This fantasy is, in my opinion, one of the greatest orchestral works with violin accompaniments, and no inferior to the quintessential first violin concerto. Thank you very much for posting this magnificent magna opus.
Yes indeed, a friend mentioned it to me. I was a bit incredulous but it was not posted on YT with score. But if my memory serves me right it used to be up.
Wunderschöne und nuancierte Interpretation dieser romantischen und perfekt komponierten Fantasie mit seidigem doch gut phrasiertem Ton der genialen Solovioline sowie gut vereinigten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der dritte Satz klingt besonders schön und echt melodisch. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Orchester im gut betrachteten Tempo und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wundervoll!
27:19 I don't think anyone realized but the soloist actually played the wrong notes. He was supposed to play notes going down but he played notes going up. (last measure of that line)
@@coltonclark1901 yes I played the piece the time I commented on it. You are right this guy who posted it just has a different version I guess, but the version I played the notes went up which is why I commented on the video because I was so confused.
@@TheodoreServin I am overjoyed that you and many others appreciate my work! I am just so flattered that my works are represented on media such as this! I thank you all very much!
One of the nicest versions (played by Nicola Benedetti and musicians) of the Bruch Scottish Fantasy. Nicola's version nicer than Heifetz (although his version may have the coldest most haunting sound). Her playing is also surprisingly very, very powerful - maybe her violin is extra loud?
This is the first time I've ever heard of the Scottish Fantasy, and - before even reading the caption - I had this vague idea that Nicky would be the soloist. And my intuition was right... This is so good!
