Paganini Caprice No. 24 -- Chaconne Klaverenga 

She makes the guitar sound like a harp. Crazy.

I think most people don't understand how hard this is. First off, it was written for violin, which has a MUCH smaller scale and is tuned in fifths rather than fourths (and a third) which means you don't have to move your fingers as much as on a guitar. Second, this is (by some) considered the most difficult of the Caprices, as it integrates all the virtuosic techniques from the other twenty three. Third, it looks way easier than it is (meaning it's way harder than it looks). I've been playing guitar for a few years and I practice a LOT, and I can still only play an extremely simplified version of this, and without all the dynamic and tonal expression that she incorporates. Also, the technique of playing guitar is different from a violin. For the fast cross string parts, a violinist must only sweep the bow across the strings (which is still hard to control at that speed) but a guitarist (unless you're using a pick, in which case I don't think you are doing the piece justice) must individually pick each string. Also, I don't think any guitarist who hasn't attempted this piece can know how difficult it is. Looking at the sheet music, (after transcription) I thought it looked difficult, but still doable, about on the same level as other pieces I've played. Boy was I wrong. It looks way easier than it is. And as a violinist, I can say that, sorry, but it is much harder to play on guitar than on violin. So violinists, unless you've attempted this on guitar, you have no idea how impressive this is. Hats off to you, my lady. You are now on the list of people that inspire me to pursue greatness.

Me: saw the thumbnail (Wondering from when did Hilary hahn change her instrument) Thanks guys i never thought this comment would be soo relatable

TWOSET VIOLIN WHERE ARE YOU? COME BE AMAZED AT THIS!

She was a beginner at some time. Never lose hope !!

This is perfect, I am a violinist and I can confirm that is the best performance on a guitar I've ever seen.

As a violinist, I'll have to say, this was executed beautifully! I never would have thought this piece was possible to deliver with justice using a guitar but I guess I was just proven wrong. Excellent job!

Great! The notes are very well separated and defined and the sounds are crisp and clear.

Cara maestra io la vedo con stupore sono da 55 anni e non credevo mai di incontrare una artista come lei,non so che dire, sono senza parole, lei è tra le piu grandi di sempre.le auguro tanta felicità e salute, continui a stupirmi, eccellente ed anche molto bella e appassionata, grazie Ignazio da Roma ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

She did the part. And it sounded like the part. You know what I mean. I had no idea how it would be on a guitar, but it sounded perfect.

Who knew Hilary Hahn could play guitar

"If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly". Man, this performance SOUNDED a lot better than what was happening with the violin.

I can’t imagine the dedication it takes to get to this level

Look how relaxed her hands are - that’s pure class

Fantastica chitarrista classica, tra le piu grandi da molto tempo.ti ascolto sempre con grande piacere,tecnica e sensibilità.lunga vita,salute e serenità per te.ignazio da Roma ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Don't be fooled by this lady's apparent ease of play... this is bloody hard!!

Those harmonics legit brought a tear to my eye

Sounds like it was written for the guitar! Those harmonics... WOW. Incredible performance!

Such amazing talent. Your skills are divine.

Of course she practise 40 hours a day 😆

when your first name is Chaconne, we easily imagine the origin of talent.

3:24 whoa those artificial harmonics are pretty wild

Technically clean and musically faithful to the spirit of Paganini. Bravissima!

5 years late, here I am !! amazing ;-)

impossible to imagine a higher level of artistry. Some of the Caprice comes off sounding awkward transposed to this instrument - but other parts I swear were lovelier in this performance than they could ever be bowed on a violin. Not just a showoff thing - oo Paganini! - something else, a reinvention

This work is extremely elegant and was captured in a legendary way by this incredible artist 10/10

Paganini sarebbe onorato di questa interpretazione...sublime

and they say classical guitar is boring

Me dieron calambres de sólo ver sus manos! Wow!!🙌🙌🙌🎶🙌🎶🙌🎶

Какая техника! И к ней добавить души, и получается рассказ, а не просто игра. Браво!

The muting and harmonics sections were executed so wonderfully. Added the perfect mood as written

You made that look effortless. Brava!

That beautiful linking of the notes makes this my favorite performance

All I can say this is a centuries old masterpiece by violinist Nicollo Paganini. To hear in guitar in this century gives it new life. Well done.

Panini ganini

absolutly wonderful! Good sound and technique!

2:45 yes!!! them chords wow, good job

I can't even imagine being this amazing. I love listening to you play!

Wonderful, amazing, don't have words.

Simply gorgeous tone, musicianship and presentation. Amazing!

So Hilary Hahn has changed her instrument ? Btw, great going, girl. Carry on. You're already Ling Ling.

clean. bright. beautiful.

Why have I not heard of this woman before? She is absolutely brilliant. In a class of her own!

Stunningly wonderful! As a Cellist and Guitarist, FANTASTIC. The 958 naysayers above never graduated from wax paper and comb class...jealousy will tear one down!!!

Expressive playing ... wonderful! Great tone production, too.

Why so many dislikes, I can't understand. She plays great 👍

clean and precise. Very beautiful. thanks

素晴らしい！ 多彩な奏法がぎっしり詰まっている。 聴いていて惚れ惚れする。

Anybody can play a piece a music. It takes an artist to make it sound fantastic. You've done just that. Superb! Really beautiful!

Thank you chaconne, I really enjoyed listening 🎧 to this!

This folds so nicely into the repertoire of guitar

after watching this video, I had an irresistible desire to sell my guitar, but seriously, this is the best thing I have ever heard

Девочка ! Ты очень порадовала своим талантом ! Звуки просто зачаровывают ! Умница ! Красавица !

Linda interpretação, show. Grande mestre Paganini.

Absolutely amazing 😉. Paganini would surely be proud.

ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!

Beautiful, clear articulation of the notes. Excellent tone and rhythm. Thanks for this.

hermosa y hermosa interpretación de capricho 24 , uno de los mejores temas de violín del gran PAGANINI.

*Classical Guitar are awesomely sound comes so amazing if you have theme like this way so music become more powerful who can give you perfect relaxation*

Wow! It's so professional and amazing

Wow-the timing and dynamics are so spot on. She lets the piece breath so beautifully!

excellent! you have connected me with God my Creator! God bless you!

Una interpretación limpia, precisa y dulce.

Beautiful piece expertly delivered. Those harmonics were exquisite and played so finely👌. Paganini, considered the devil music of its day 😅... Heavenly.

my heart stopped at those harmonics!🤩

Bravissima. straordinaria tecnica

Absolutely fantastic! well done!!!! and GREAT JOB!!!

Talenat, sluh i posvećenost su atributi ove drage umetnice !!!! Bravo...!

Her fingers move almost as fast as the speed of sound! ❤️

A beautiful girl plays the beautiful Caprice No. 24 very beautiful!!! Good evening from Athens!!

Прожил жизнь от рождения до вечности!!! Спасибо красиво и обязывается влюбиться!

Magistral intepretacion en guitarra de Capricho No. 24 de Paganini, Gracias Chaconne...

amazing, beaultiful, great

Thank you so much.

Absolutely Magnifico!!!!!

Beautiful!!! you nd your playing both

amazing I love it

Genius - Paganini for writing such a piece, and you for flawlessly executing his vision on this instrument.

I saw it yesterday,and then have come back to see this absolutely perfect perfomance again. It is very very difficult to keep the sound clear while playing this complicated composition!👏👏👏

Music that keeps on giving. 🎉😅❤

I have seen (and envied) a great many guitarists in the last 35 years, but never have I seen such extraordinary dexterity. Truly impressive work. Bravo.

Нет слов! Браво!!!👍👍👍

So good. Thank you for sharing

Beautifully executed! Plays the guitar like ringing a bell.

I will probably never be that good, but that was masterpiece that you just did

Very professional. Thank you very much!

Paganini could be proud 🙌🏽

straordinaria, splendida, coraggiosa, grande artista.

Simply outstanding performance of a very difficult piece!

БРАВО

Que bueno que suena Paganini en su guitarra, es genial! O.O !!!

Es tan relajante, me tranquiliza cuando me siento mal.

This is incredible - speechless

Woa! Have mercy young lady! I need to breath!!!! I can't imagine what it would be like to be in the same room while you are playing guitar, only that the ceiling would open to the sky.....BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!

so wonderful

Шедевр! Как Паганини, так и исполнителя! Спасибо!

Это незабываемо браво

Beautiful....!!! Congratulations of Colombia

Brilliant sound.

Desde Argentina: te Mando un Saludo lleno de Admiración y Respeto. Excelente interpretación. Que técnica Maravillosa. Me gusto Mucho los Armónicos Octavados. Y la Limpieza del Sonido. SOS una GENIA.!!!!!!