Sibelius Violin Concerto - Maxim Vengerov, Daniel Barenboim, Chicago S.O. (CSO) 

sigh... last minute study...

I cannot wait to see this musician live this year! He has inspired us so much.

Sibelius and Tchaikovsky have only one violin concerto each, and they're two of the most beautiful violin concertos ever.

I can't wait to hear Eddy's recording of this piece

one of those rare moments where the right soloist, the right conductor and the right orchestra come together to play the right piece

Legend says that they're still clapping til this day.

Who needs Netflix when you have this

Holy shit. Does Vengerov sometimes go and watch these and be like ''damn i did that'' cus literally D A M N

I went backstage after his performance of Sibelius violin concerto in d, in 1995 Dorothy chandler pavilion, and I asked him if was touring with a Stradivarius loaner from the Smithsonian institute, and said yes, and let me hold it , I was in awe, one of those surreal moments, a real Strad, great guy Maxim

I want to thank twoset for leading me to Sibelius. It's now one of my favorite pieces.

Браво! Поистине, музыка - это международный язык, для которого не нужно слов.

Then he rocks out ysaye in the encore

I am 80 and have listened to this magnificent concerto for 60 years or more and this is the best I have heard xØx jd

Ok violinist here - I can honestly say this is complete mastery on the verge of perfection. His complete knowledge, not just of the piece but of his violin, is something that can only come from a lifetime of constant dedication. The last movement demonstrates the level of command he has on his bow, knowing it so well I almost thought he would hit the nut, or its point, using full length to the millimetre. The second movement shows his command of dynamics, and those repeated single upbow runs played so softly are controlled to a degree that although on the edge of perception it does not seem to be too soft, every time he plays that phrase it is identical. But the first movement: How divine. Those octave shifts he does at the high register are perfectly in tune and shaped so well, that you forget your listening to a perfect piece and you are transported to another realm. That to me is a true testament of a great performance - the inescapable transcendence of all of us to a higher plane, something that combines the technical mastery with nothing short of magic.

The people who attended this concert are so lucky. To hear Vengerov and the Chicago symphony absolutely own this performance of Sibelius, followed by an encore of Ysaye Sonata 3. Thank god we at least have both of those recordings

Im trying to use this as study music, but i keep getting distracted how good Vengerov is playing

Vengerov is truly amazing, but he has been since he was 7 years old. This guy was playing the most difficult music you can imagine as a kid. Now he can sleep-play through it. He was out for while from a back injury, so I don't know how he plays now. But I saw him in Miami playing an entire hour and a half solo 15 years ago. Completely solo. No piano, nothing. I could not breath for the entire concert. Breath-taking. Then to find out he was playing all of that treacherous music when he was 12 years old. Sick!

The tone of this violin is fucking incredible. And it borders on miraculous that the strings (regardless of brand) can stay virtually completely in tune after such intense punishment under fingers and bow hair. Wow. And I am myself a violinist, and restorer of violin family instruments. This phenomenon never ceases to astound me.

Огромное Спасибо Максиму Венгерову, за лучшую интерпритацию концерта Сибелиуса! Браво!!!!❤❤❤

wow it's so intense one almost feels like the violin is too limited for him to express what he wants

1st movement 0:36 (Allegro moderato) 2nd movement 16:30 (Adagio di molto) 3rd movement 25:29 (Allegro ma non tanto)

I was shocked when I first saw it. I've listened to several violinists perform Sibelius's violin concerto, but this rendition is something different. Vengerov is definitely special.

Я не особо разбираюсь в классической музыке. Узнала о Сибелиусе и поиск мне выдал этот концерт. Прослушала на одном дыхании. Это волшебно! Гениальные композитор и исполнитель. Благодарю за возможность увидеть и услышать такой шедевр!

Damn the whole concerto is beautiful, but that second movement is something else.

4:29 WHY I AM CRYING ?

I remember listening to this, without knowing Sibelius's nationality at the time, and thinking that it "sounded cold and snowy". Little did I know... Perfect mood for a fireplace and an ice storm outside! Genius!

this Vengerov+Barenboim version can very hardly be beaten

Vengerov is my musical crush. His playing is absolutely apotheosic, I love many violinists but when I first heard Vengerov's Ysaye Sonata i irremediably fell in love with his playing. Long live to this charming man

What is amazing about Vengerov is his confidence. He is in full control of this magnificent piece. The music comes from inside him. Although obviously he has not written the piece yet one feels it is part of him, it comes from his soul. You can not expect more from a performer. Comparing his playing to that of Chang or others does not make sense. Each of them has his (her) own ideas of interpreting this piece. I am lucky I can enjoy all of them.

7:35, he hits the high note perfect without sliding to it.

Vengerov is a Grand violonist.and the Chicago orchestra is quite divine. This concerto has a place deep in my heart,and everytime I think classical music,I think Sibelius violin concerto. There must be something to it that vibrates at the deepest of my soul.

Vengerov ist absolut phänomenal!!!! Bravo!!!!!

23:19 Love that part, when the soloist becomes one with the orchestra, that's simply wonderful.

Maxim Vengerov, you are a violinist rock star!!!🥰🎻...thanks to TwoSet Violin I got to know you!.❤

The ABSOLUTE BEST RENDITION of any violin concerto ever!

15:12 This always amazes me

i can't even begin to respect how much effort has been put into this playing

Venegrov must be like: "Ain't dying without playing this Concerto". Look how passionately he plays.

Imagine being lucky enough to have seen this live

I've been spoiled by Vengerov. I can't love any other Violinist than him.

the dedication the focus the genius.

I cannot unlisten to this. Everyone else's version pales in comparison. The emotional journey I went through with this piece cannot be replicated. How I wish I could be one of those people in the audience, listening to all of this live

I'm not from Finland but, through this music, it's almost like I can feel what being Finnish is.

I think Eddy replayed this recording for atleast 40,000 times, in preparation for the 3mil drop

23:01 the most beautiful take in the music history

30:43 I just absolutely adore the chemistry he had with he conductor here!

I have to thank TwoSet for introducing me to violin repertoire. I hate to say this as a piano player, but I love violin repertoire more than piano sometimes 😂 This is beautiful!!!! HOLY CRAP. Mind is blown!! Edit: Sibelius is a freaking genius. Finland must be so proud to have him.

Over one thousand people disliked this. You can dislike the music (how???) but can you not appreciate the decades of practicing 40 hours a day for this???

what how are they still sitting after hearing that marvelous miracle??!! If I'd been at the site I would've sprang up the moment he finished and clapped til my hands bled

Before even stopping to consider interpretation of this searing, complex and heartfelt work - the level of assembled skill in this recording - soloist, orchestra and conductor; the hours of diligent work and years of collective experience focused on this performance simply astounds me; the sheer superabundant human achievement involved.

I love him

Pasiune si dragoste de muzica de inalt nivel, orchestra cunoscuta in lumea muzicala, dirijorul un pasionat pentru acuratete de inalt nivel, tanarul violonist din noua generatie de tineri, bine cotati in muzica, muzica ne face fericiti gandim altfel ascultand muzica de orice fel, va multumesc.

The best Sibelius interpretation ever. Vengerov

I'm used to Hilary Hahn's version and it's very good, but this performance is out of this world

What strikes me most is not his technique or his colors, but his sound. His sound is divine.

The best Sibelius violin concerto for the past 20 years.

more musicality than anyone I have ever heard..imo the best ever

This was INSANE. The BEST Sibelius interpretation I've heard...EVER. EVER! 😮

미쳤다. 현존하는 시벨리우스 협주곡중 가장 최고의 연주다. 오케스트라를 압도한다.

I have been enjoying this concerto for the past 60 years. This version is among the most outstanding ones that I have heard. Vengerov is a colossal talent . I am surprised the poor violin survived the relentless onslaught from his nimble fingers.

I love Maxim Vengerov, he seems so humble, and he's an excellent violinist.

I have been listening to this PIECE at least once per day recently.....

Possibly the greatest recording of sibelius ever

Sibelius would have had chills, goosebumps and pride of his work. Maxim performance precisely exemplified the feelings and expressions of Sibelius during the solitude stage of life he chose at the time of composition and culmination to Mastery. It doesn't get any better than this 👌 Let's not also forget the amazing conductor and mature orchestra!

I literally am left breathless when I listen to this....Sibelius would have loved his interpretation... it is so beautiful its impossible to imagine the gorgeous sounds that come from Vengerovs heart and soul...

8:45 That’s such a haunting sound I love it the best Sibelius ever

I love Sibelius. And have loved many of his works from 15 to 75. But today I finally "heard" and "understood" the violin concerto. I will follow Maxim Vengerov's playing for the rest of my life.

I can't believe every time after the 1st mvt I feel like I've ran a marathon yet I'm here sitting on a chair completely still...

The violinist, the conductor and the orchestra, as they were playing, were living the passion and compassion of each of Sibelius' notes; and for this everyone was in their unique hypnotic internal state by which they produced for each of us the incredible wonder of this performance. BRAVO!

В первый раз Сибелиуса услышала, когда мне было 17 лет. Сейчас - почти 55. Тогда в СССР продавались в киосках такие музыкальные журналы с вкладышами из голубых пластиковых пластинок. И до сих пор , - Сибелиус для меня - как непостижимая Вселенная. Такое многогранное звучание- вся трагедия, вся эйфория, торжественность, вероятность невозможного и возможного - всё в этих звуках! Просто слов не хватит, как выразить свой восторг этой музыкой!

I love the aggression of Vengerov in this piece. One of the best interpretations of Sibelius in existence.

To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. may peace and calmness fill your life. ❤

To me, this is the definite Sibelius Violin Concerto experience. No other performer could even match this, that vibrato beginning at 4:31 is just sublime..

The last week I've been typing violin concerto into youtube, and watching every video that pops up. I hope to keep this up for the rest of my life.

Muzica lui Sibelius,acest mare compozitor al nordului ,este fermecatoare,de o mare sensibilitate ! Multumesc pentru prilejul de a o asculta!

This has to be one of the greatest examples of peak musicality online today. Absolutely breathtaking, and a testament to human capability

Vengerov is the Violin God! I'm mesmerized, no matter how many times I see him play. He doesn't even play, he BECOMES the part with his entire being.

Watched this several times in the past years and still can't take my eyes off him. Transcendent. And I still can't believe they didn't give them a standing ovation!

Who's here in 2020?

@TwoSetViolin We're counting on you Eddy! 👏🏼😁 You can do it!

For some reason at 4:30 I really want to cry. It's just too beautiful.

Transport you to a higher realm every time you listen to this!

Best version EVER!!!!! Goosebumps! I'm shocked that it ONLY has 4M views and 26K likes. What's wrong with people? This is EPIC. 👏🙏

great story, great act. I feel like I've watched a movie.

His rendition of Sibelius is the best I’ve heard.

the 3rd movement is probably one of my favorite things ever. it makes me so hyped

a true virtuoso, an artist who feels the music and not only an interpreter who repeats scores by obligation

The beautiful seizure begins at 3:00 seriously though this concerto is gorgeous and the violinist did an amazing job gave me chills

It hurts my neck to watch Maxim Vengerov play. Excellent performance!

Vengerov absolutely gives me chills, his playing is other-worldly. 15:11... this part gave me chills and makes smh... just sublime.

Венгеров! 🙏 ГЕНИАЛЬНО!!!👏👏👏💝💘💝🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Fantastic! One of the best violin concertos played by perhaps the best violinist in the world, at least now living.. Credit to Sibelius, Vengerov, Barenboim and CSO! An unforgettable concert.

Every time I listen to this piece it sounds different, as if it was the first time I'm hearing and rediscovering it again. Wonderful.

he is so expressive with his performance, and I never knew one could play such a difficult piece with one's eyes closed most of the time?!?!? AMAZING

Goddamn, this nearly moved me to tears, outstanding, the soloist took my breath away, I'm so happy to find this.

The second movement is so beautiful

This performance... it's not one that could be performed by a prodigy, nor an impassioned worker, but only by a prodigy of superb passion and dedication. Vengerov's performance must have taken an entire lifetime-even for a prodigy- to master. Superb, just spectacular.

Спасибо за прекрасную музыку! Брависсимо М.Венгерову, Д.Баренбойму, оркестру!

I just can't help but notice that extremely deep and loud breath at 19:58

my favorite of the violinists in their prime. have not seen him do this live, hope I get the chance. thank you for this deeply appreciated post.