I love how Eddy has literally performed live in front of thousands of people, has 4 million subscribers but still gets nervous playing in Sibelius's house. It really shows how special this trip was to them
When Horowitz returned to USSR in 1983{?} for a CBS-sponsored concert/video, he visited Scriabin's house (which he had visited before) and played some of Scriabin's works on his own piano. Then again, he was invited to do so...)
It's weird seeing Ainola filmed on video cause my childhood home is very close by so I've walked past the museum dozens of times. It's even weirder to think that I could've bumped into you two cause I still frequently visit my parents who still live there. Anyway, for some background info, Eddy saying that the place feels like it's in the middle of nowhere is pretty accurate, cause back in the day when Sibelius moved to the part of Tuusula, which is now Järvenpää, he specifically wanted his house to be surrounded by nature and have a view of the lake that's around 1km away. The lake isn't visible from Ainola anymore because there's trees blocking the way and also they've built houses there due to the area's rapid urbanization. But the whole surrounding area, especially Lake Tuusula, is very culturally significant and many artists and whatnot have spent their last years there. Writer Juhani Aho and his painter wife Venny Soldan-Brofeldt lived about 600m away from Ainola in their house which they called Ahola (you can pick up some finnish grammar from this: Aino -> Ainola, Aho -> Ahola). The house in which Aleksis Kivi, Finland's national writer, died is situated near Lake Tuusula as well as painter Eero Järnefelt's atelier called Suviranta. There's even an art school close to all these museums, named after painter Pekka Halonen, whose atelier Halosenniemi is also open for visits. In 2015 they renamed the nearby train station from Kyrölä to Ainola in celebration of Sibelius' 150th birthday. Some trains still have the old name pop up on the monitors. Now they're building a massive regional center thingie next to the station and I just hope that it won't ruin the cultural vibe of the place, but we shall see in a few years.
I now attend the art school you mentioned and it gives the same vibe as Sibelius' home. I'm not originally from the area so I feel like I should give Ainola a visit, after seeing Twoset live in Helsinki and now watching this video makes me want to know more about Sibelius (I'm not a musician, just a twoset fan who is learning more about classical music). Happy to see that the two enjoyed their time here ^^
Nah, we all know that Finland's national writer is Tove Jansson. ;) ;) ;) Thanks for the note! :* I'm adding Eero Järnefelt to the list of my favourite painters.
I understand how they feel. I got to tour Mozart's house in Austria and that was a feeling of a lifetime. To see his handwriting and be in that space. As a pianist, I don't think I'll ever experience that feeling again.
The iron things with wooden handles on the oven (which you thought were for omelettes 😅) were used for ironing clothes. The pan for cupcakes is probably a pan for small crepes/pancakes (lettupannu).
There's also a Jingisukan pan in the kitchen! I theorized that Sibelius was familiar with that Hokkaido's traditional dish. :D I even have a picture of it.
yesterday i was just wondering, 'why didn't TSV just make vlogs while they're touring the world? it'd be iNtEReStiNg to see what they did in each of those countries they visited!' and you guys released this today!!! called it. thanks for sharing this experience with us!! 🧡🧡
That house and the grounds are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! I HAVE to admit that my fingers are ABSOLUTELY ITCHING to play that BEAUTIFUL piano!!!!!! That concerto Eddy was playing is REALLY haunting!!!!
You can hear the piano being played, there are even some youtube videos of that. Can't give you any links at the moment, though. Steinway replaced the old, worn out mechanics some years ago.
It's a Steinway "O" 'small' grand piano. It has been rebuilt fully some years ago from a donor piano, the old mechanism is stored. There is at least one album played with it by Folke Gräsbeck. It was a birthday present for Sibelius's 50th birthday in 1915, only the debt collector confiscated it right away so the friend and supporters of Sibelius had to collect the piano money again.
YEY THE VLOG IS BACK!!! Brett shared how yellow is his favourite colour and how, when they visit Sibelius's home, D major, the key in which most of his favourite concerto is, was always portrayed as yellow in one M&G!!
Some years ago, my late wife and I visited Vienna and visited a few of the composers’ residences, including Beethoven’s, of course. One place had facsimiles of some of his manuscripts on display. I sang parts of a few of them. That must have impressed the curator, because he let me play one of Beethoven’s pianos! I’m not much of a pianist, but I played a bit of one of his sonatas until I was too overcome with emotion to continue. I hope you will always cherish your experience at Sibelius’s house.
It's such a delight seeing Brett and Eddy in my home country! I've actually played the piano in Ainola, but back then I opted for Bach. 😂 I think Sibelius wouldn't have minded though.
This video was very moving! You think of these ‘house tours’ and you don’t realize that they might mean even more to an artist that is a fan of the artist’s works than the average non-artist that is a fan. The transition from the third to fourth movement in Sibelius’ 2nd, is, to me, one of the top five greatest moments in the history of classical music.
I was at Mozart’s house in Salzburg and it was wonderful! There are actually two and I just saw one, his childhood home (including the room he was born in), but it’s definitely worth a visit. His tiny first violin was there, truly surreal
Wow TwoSet you two visit Sibeliuse House and played here very well i was Visit the beautiful Alatskivi castle To see Eduard Tubin Museum from the Second floor and There was a E.Tubin son Violin in there. Next Time i'll composing my music for Alatskivi castle gift, If i can. 😊
So relieved and joyful to see TwoSet violin post a new video today! Also, I 😢need to know when the next leg of your tour will begin, and most specifically when you will be in Chicago, the birthplace of John Alden Carpenter! You have inspired me to practice 3 hours every day. While in retirement, I was bored and lonely with no life. Because of you, my new life is my violin! I’m making new friends playing chamber music, but I need Brett and Eddy keep pushing me to practice!
What a beautiful place! It's wonderful remembering your Sibelius 3M stream performance from years ago and now seeing you guys visit and pay respects to the composer at his home while you're touring around the world in 2023. Hope you enjoyed your time at the museum!
This home is exactly what I would picture when imagining where a genius composer lived. Peaceful, sort of in the middle of nowhere, no light pollution or city sounds at all. I can just imagine Sibelius getting out of the sauna at night time, looking up at the stars while the steam wafts out, getting that inspiration buff.
Listening to Eddy play Sibelius in his home moved me to tears. There's so much heart in his playing. I can feel how much it meant to him. Truly beautiful
I live 12 km south of Ainola and I visit in Järvenpää weekly, so this place, seen it so many times. If you are interesting in Sibelius life: There is a mowie about him. Made year 2003 and the language is finnish but there is english subtitles. Name of the mowie: Sibelius. Unfortunately that mowie is no more exist in stream. Only in dvd. Luckily I have one. Nice to see you to visit in Ainola. And yes I was in Helsinki and that was a great concert. And this video is very nice.
Eddy playing the Sibelius VC in his house reminds me how exciting it was in the build up to sibelius 3mil. It’s such a great piece of music, just love it. Thanks Twoset, for introducing me toit!
I would happily watch a full 2 hour tour of Brett and Eddy exploring the house and playing pieces, but the amount of time that they've poured into the violin makes this a super special moment for them though. They forgot to record the outro lmao.
Ahh, my parents live just a couple kilometers from there (and so did I until I moved to my own place)! It's such a cool house, so glad you were able to visit it
My wife and I visited Ainola a few years ago. It's my understanding that Sibelius was a city animal - he like his champagne and cigars. His wife and friends thought he would get more work done in the countryside, away from temptation! When he was younger he would head back to Helsinki, which isn't far away. Perhaps later he came to accept his life in the country. Thanks for this video which has reminded me of that very special place - you really did your research and playing the violin concerto in his room was magical.
According to a story, Aino once called to Jean's favourite restaurant in Helsinki to ask him when he was going to come back, since he had been away for several days. "Dear Aino", Sibelius answered, "I'm a composer, not a fortune teller."
I really admire their passion and love for music. As a really enthusiastic artist, it's amazing seeing people who are really into arts (or any craft really). It's just so beautiful how we humans appreciate pleasures like art, music, literature and other art forms. These are what makes life beautiful. To think all the works we admire today are just made by passionate people doing what they love. Them in this video is literally me when I go to museums and see the amazing works of old masters and skilled artists. Love yall, and have fun on tour
so wholesome to see you perform Sibelius in his home. what a special way to honor an instrument, a piece, a place, and a composer. truly a beautiful moment 🥹 i’m so happy you were able to experience that. thank you for sharing
This reminds me very much of the time I visited Rachmaninoffs grave in upstate New York a few years ago. Things like their homes, their things, their resting place - it is all stuff you would never think of as being important or interesting, yet being in front of it can make you emotional. I sat there for probably a half hour, listening to excerpts from his 2nd symphony and his piano concertos, and besides hearing that music live, there will be no more fulfilling experience as his music goes for me, particularly as a pianist who idealizes Rachmaninoffs technique and compositional ability. And yes, I DID take home a nearby rock as a souvenir obviously named "Rock-maninoff" :)
Sibelius' home is beautiful. So happy that Eddy got to play the Sibelius concerto in the man's house! And he played very well. The boys really seemed to be excited to be there. Love these nerds.
The pan Brett thought was for cupcakes, is actually an abelskiver, which is used to make Danish pancakes. They are rounded and absolutely delicious! I have one! And yes; they were absolutely fangirling! GREAT VIDEO!
I was at your Helsinki Concert and did wonder if you had any time for sightseeing. Very hyped to see you visit Sibelius' house, it's one of the places I've wanted to go myself as well. This video was a great blend of funny and respectful and it was beautiful to hear Eddy play the concerto there.
I played Finlandia in my 2nd concert for the first orchestra iv ever been in. I played Finlandia alongside Alexander Broidion symphony no.3 first movement. But sightreading this piece sounded really good but putting everything together was the beautiful thing I've ever played as a clairnetst. After the concert my mom told me everyday for a month since she loved this masterpiece so much she would listen to Finlandia everyday. The story behind it was really interesting. I hope to play another symphony by Sibalius.
Thank you Brett and Eddy for taking us on such an excellent tour. I bet this was a site visit you will never forget. How many violinists can say they played Sibelius in the room where it happened?
Omg I just realised that me and my mom made a visit to Ainola on the 14th of June which is probably the day you visited 🤯 They mentioned a costumer playing something there earlier and we thought ”oh damn we missed it” but I had no idea it was you guys (I’m assuming anyways) 😭 I even have your Sibelius hoodie !! What a shame… but I’m really glad you enjoyed your time :) I couldn’t come to the concert because I had work.
He absolutely loved the bathtub. He could spend hours in it, smoking cigars. (He got a huge supply of cigars sent to him as gifts from all around the world - including real Cuban cigars.)
Thank you, a great detour in your packed schedule! Very interesting and educational, as well as a treat to hear Eddy play Sibelius in Sibelius' home. A beautiful setting, easy to imagine beautiful music originating there.
I remember the first time I heard impromptu op 5 no 5 and I thought it was one of the best pieces I've heard. I've seen him as an underrated composer so I'm glad that he had many fans
This is the best content ever. TwoSet basking in the atmosphere of one of their favourite artists museum. That's how I'm experiencing museums as well. 🤩✨ (Btw, In case Brett really didn't know and wasn't just joking, the metal triangle things with a handle on the stove are what ppl used for ironing clothes. 😆)
Wow! This was a very pleasant walk-thru. Thank you! And also, Eddy's impromptu playing felt so genuinely an homage to the great composer. You guys should do more of these music-related travel videos. Both fun and informative... well done!
I'm totally jealous of you guys. Sibelius is one of my musical favourites. I still rank his Violin Concerto as number 1 (a close 2nd is Tchaikovsky's). 😄
Hope you had a great time here in Finland :) I've never visited Ainola even though it takes about 20mins by car from my home to there. I'm uncultured, should put that on my bucket list :D
I can understand how they must've felt being there :) it's the same with Bach for me! Been in Leipzig in the Thomaskirche at his grave and had to shed a tear, it was a very emotional moment. Also visited the Bach birth house in Eisenach, which I can totally recommend for it's great museum! Glad my best friends lives in this area so I always have the chance to visit a new Bach related place every time I visit ^^
Out of context possible collaboration: ¿Does twosetviolin know that the TWICE members are instrumentalists? Sally can be seen playing guitar and guzheng. Dahyun plays piano and guitar. Chaeyoung plays recorder and guitar. Jeongyeon plays saxophone and recorder. Of most interest to you, Ms Myoui Mina Sharon has been seen playing cello. ¿Would you consider commenting on TWICE playing their instruments? (At the other extreme of Korean entertainers playing instruments, are you acquainted with The Kim Sisters doing Anglo-American Pop during the 1960’s & 1970’s? String bass was one of their instruments)
I was so touched watching this vid. Wot an experience. I felt the same when I went to visit Tennyson's home on the Isle of Wight (UK). As a poet, it was a deeply moving experience to be in the same room as he was once, and staring out across the same extensive and beautiful grounds graced with that majestic cedar tree. Playing the VC.... Ya got me in the feels, Eddy. "... I didn't know it was a bucket list thing till now." 🥲
Sibelius Biolin Concerto is one of my favourite classical pieces and I’ve been to Helsinki many times, but I’ve never visited his monument because I deemed it boring. One of a few things I regret in my life.
I've had this same feeling, when I visited the Medici Chapel in Florence, and saw Michelangelo's works there. Michelangelo is my Sibelius. It's hard to describe.
I‘m a bit confused since D major is blue for me and F major is silver. My nephew and my daughter have synaesthesia, too. But the colours for numbers and letters (unfortunately not for notes) differ, e.g. "5" is dark red to me. but for my daughter, "5" is pink. Besides having conversations where all other family members think we‘re lunatics, nothing useful ever resulted from it.
This made my day! Just seeing how excited they were to be there was so adorable and wholesome. The Sibelius museum is definitely going to be on my bucket list.
