Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622 

Hmm yes I remember this, a fine piece of art.. by none other than me.

I am a 13 years, and I play the clarinet. I hope I someday can play this piece, and maybe half as good as she did. She’s so talented, and she makes it seem easy.

My father was a clarinet player and he loved this piece. I played the adagio on his funeral.

I performed this when I was 12. I'm now 80 Brought back a flood of memories. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing this young play it so excellently!

When my father was in the hospital being treated for terminal cancer, I took a selection of classical music for him to listen to. This concerto was his favorite. I always think of him when I hear it.

This is the very concerto, that was played at my brother`s funeral. It brought me back to the days, that he and I played together more than six decades ago. We both loved the same music, which my parents and other siblings also liked. Now they are all dead and I am left with so many beautiful memories. This piece will always remind me of my childhood.

On listening to this melody I find myself being drawn into the another world where Simplicity and Beauty are harmoniously melted into the eternally crystallized one.

I can't believe she's playing this from memory. Super impressive.

This music touches my heart...I am a german steelworker without any knowledges about classical music...but listening to this music, I really relax...Thank you so much !

This is the epitome of what clarinetists aspire to play like.

The sound of Mozart’s music pours a certain kind of spirtual energy through my ears and into♡my heart 🤎

When I listen to Mozart’s music I’m often reminded that I must never forget that I’m kept alive and loved by God never living by myself ❤

I am very elderly and have always loved Mozart. This lass with her clarinet is just heaven. During lock down I have been endeavouring to renew my acquaintance with the piano although it is sixty years since I last did so. Although I make many mistakes the piano has been my saviour.

I am 14 years old and am learning this piece right now. It's my dream to someday play it with a full orchestra to play with...

I am 11 years old and this is my first year of playing clarinet and I hope to play this piece in the future😊

Not embarrassed to say I cried hearing this. Beautiful. Special piece of music for me. What a talented young lady.

The Adagio Part gives me goosebumps and leaves me speecheless each time. Incredible that Mozart composed this 2 months before he died. This piece remains immortal.

When I listen to a certain part of this melody, a feeling of gratitude to God for being alive loved by Him reflexively rises up like a fountain in my heart ❤

Just the fact human beings created all these instruments and perfected them and play huge ensemble pieces is amazing. Listening to these centuries old musical marvels is nothing short but breath taking.

I've been playing that piece for 55 years, I have good days, but mostly I have never achieved anywhere near perfection. Being 73 years old and having had lung cancer, I'm now very unlikely to get any better, but I will always enjoy trying.

I am a wdow, of a few yrs, I miss my husband so much, the lonliness is unbarable, when I play this music, I seem to gain strengh, to carry on. so talented. Thank you so much Gwyneth from Wales

The adagjo is one of the greatest piece of music that the human mind has ever conceived.

It is so amazing what humans are capable of. This soloist is so excellent, and is flawless during this long piece. Backed by a group of individuals who somehow together are providing such a wonderful orchestral sound. And, of course, Mozart, who could sculpt such a piece specifically for this instrument, and who could engage our minds and our emotions so hypnotically. One can trace Mozart's growth and maturity over the years. This is one of his very last works, when we can see an exceptional depth of feeling and warmth to accompany his basic musical genius. If only he lived longer, we might see and hear even more. One can only imagine how great that would have been!

Who is listening to Mozart during the COVID lockdown? Hopefully, when things start to move towards another normal next year that the enjoyment of Mozart's music will not go away.

My girlfriend and I were driving down the coast of California and I played this Concerto for her . She would not get out of the car till it ended . She was silent the entire time and I knew she Was deeply moved, she said as much. . . She left me shortly after, 9 years now, but I always believe I left this piece to her as a kind of life gift .

The spirit of Mozart’s music will have been living on forever and ever never to be dead in the hearts of Mozart lovers ❤

When I wake up in the morning and listen to this melody, I feel comfortably refreshed, and at the same time I feel like some kind of spiritual energy is pouring into my heart through my ears ❤

There is no rival to classical music, and Mozart, of course, composed in the Classical period. When I listen, all the chaos of my life recedes and there is... only harmony.

I am by no means a classical music expert and watching a creation such as this I am not only amazed at the genius which created it but the evolution of everything that made it possible from the moment someone figured out how to create those instruments from wood, metal, valves, and strings to create such sounds. Then the people who dedicated their lives to master these instruments and bring them all together to create the beautiful sound we hear is nothing short of genius and miraculous.

This inspired me to take up playing the clarinet again after 40 years. Loving it, Bravo!

I used to play this for my daughter when she was a baby. Her body moved rhythmically between the orchestra and the clarinet! Thank you Amadeus!

I lost my husband of 63 years of marriage, Sept 2019 and this piece of music has always been my favorite and comforts me. Also my daughter played it when she was in high school. This was beautiful.

The number of the viewers of this video outnumbers the population of this country! Really well done to the country's music education which has resulted in such an orchestra.

Sometimes everything turns out to be the best, like here with Arngunnur Árnadóttir on fantastic clarinet, Iceland Symphonic Orchestra at its top with a splendid conductor, and of course Mozart himself. Few moments in life are a fullfillment of all your dreams, but I think this moment is one of that kind.

Im a 76 year old amateur clarinetist, and I'm in awe of this young lady's super, super talent. This piece throws just about every challenge to the clarinetist there is , as for the classical genre. There are often long complex areas with no extended places of rest...the performer is completely exhausted by the end.. She is quite lovely as well...I hope she has a grandfather who appreciates her talent as much as I do.🧡. personal note to her:. Have you ever tried American Swing or Dixieland ?? 😄,..it's great fun.

“This is great-ish” says Mozart after composing this piece. Literally every clarinetist now plays this piece and thinks it is the best thing to ever happen to the clarinet. Mozart is great.

Beautiful concert played by Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Iceland only has a population of 350,000, which makes it all so much outstanding and wonderful. Congratulations, Iceland!!!

what a gorgeous rendition. i played this every night for my many daughters as they were growing up. a perfect piece of music, straight from heaven.

Eines der schönsten Klarinettenkonzerte und perfekt dargeboten. Eine Freude zu zuhören. Ich höre es immer wieder gerne. Bravo.

I've listened to this several times. The performance is exquisite and the sound balance between the clarinet and the orchestra is outstanding.

I not only hear Mozart, I hear her own style of playing. Beautiful!

The second movement is just so emotionally touching and well composed, of course.

Such a joy listening to this lovely lady play this piece.Truly divine.

I was in Iceland back in 2019 - spent 3 weeks there. Absolutely breathtaking place. And saw that concert hall from the outside too. But - what really strikes me is this - a nation of just 350,000 people - and you have such rich talents there. This clarinetist is definitely world class - never heard of this concerto played so effortlessly as this.

Mozart was a complete musical genius. He started composing music at 5 years of age, that is truly mind boggling!!! The clarinet is a truly beautiful instrument, priceless music performed here.

The difference between an amateur and a professional is. . . An amateur practices till they get it right . . . A professional practices till they CAN'T get it wrong. A flawless performance here in every detail. You will notice that she did this completely from memory and without sheet music! . . . WOW!!!

I have played the Adagio to the piece for a Solo and Ensemble contest before my audition to music school. It's one of the most beautiful, yet taxing pieces ever written for the clarinet.

I was a very talented clarinet player when I was young (14 years old), I earned 1st chair in the state. Since then I lost the motivation to practice and by the time I was in college band I was mediocre at best. I haven’t played since but this brings me back to how fulfilling it was to create such a beautiful sound. I miss being a musician so much.

My God, her playing is simply sublime.

I was stationed in Iceland in 1985 and I bought this concerto on CD and have listened to it since then. My favorite Mozart concerto.

This video inspired me to purchase a clarinet at a thrift store and try to remember how to play 🙏. Wish me luck 🍀

She plays this as if she OWNS it. She plays it her way and no one else's. BRAVO wow so incredibly gorgeous, rich, and with exquisite musicality! WOW.

Listening to this washes away the cares of the world. When all else fails, turn to Mozart. Thank you, musicians.

God whispered in our ears through the genius named Mozart. 2023 and still the best version ; thanks to the young master playing the clarinet.

The happiest conductor I've ever seen, a wonderful and talented woman playing it flawless and perfect and a marvelous orchestra... I can't think it could be more beautiful than this.

Thank you so much for showing my 10 year old daughter and I , just how beautiful the clarinet can be. She just received her first A+ from her 1st quarter of beginning playing this instrument. Bravo to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and especially you Ms. Tom and Hayley Grace.

The more I listen, the more I understand how GOOD this is, compared to other uptakings. There is a freshness about it, a certain feeling of "this is how it shall sound" and the uptaking sound is very good too. And upon that Arngunnur is playing with such an authority and insight in this work that I can nothing but enjoy. She even has the time to adjust her blade in an orchestral passage without any hurry! Greetings to Iceland from another nordic country, Sweden.

Bewundernswert !!! Mozart war ja ein Übermensch im tugendhaften Sinne des Wortes ! Besten Dank für diese Erinnerung ! Freundliche Grüsse aus Kamerun

Fantastic. Loving Every Note!! The experience.The expression. The feeling of every Note. Beautiful 🥰❤️ You are unique.

The performance by Árnadóttir gives an overwhelmingly beautiful and masterful performance played by memory. The Clarinet Concerto is intense, engaging, triumphant and graceful as unique. Simply wonderful captivating musical treasure.

Possibly the most beautiful music ever composed.

I am studying now and this Mozart Clarinet Concerto is playing softly in the background . The study environment is great , to say the least.

Ridere e piangere, gioire e amare, tutte emozioni contrastanti dell'animo umano, è quello che suscitano le note scritte dal più grande genio della la musica.

Mozart wrote this brilliant concerto for his friend, the virtuoso clarinetist, Anton Stadler. We can only imagine his thoughts when he first played it.

This composition is played often enough on the classic repertoire, but this is a first time I found myself listing to it over and over. I was and still am enchanted and mesmerized by this interpretation. Art at its purest.

I’m in middle school and it’s my dream to play something like this on my clarinet. This made me really happy, thank you.

Beautiful, as always Mozart presents us with soaring beauty in all his music. 🥰

I once heard the 2nd Movement described as hauntingly beautiful, what an understatement this young lady is amazing!

I admire her capacity to the sustained ability for the length of her continued uninterrupted flow of music and it's strength of deliverance. What talent, I was a semi pro cyclist and I realize her ability for her lung compacity says how incredible her performance is. And all remembered with out sheet music. So wonderfully preformed, dressed so actractively. To share her Talent, I'm thankful my ears could hear such wonderful music. Thank you for sharing this with us.

The essence of Mozart's music is a wonderfully harmonious crystal-like mix of “Beautiful” and “Simple” .

What a pleasure to listen to this talented young lady, and a wonderful orchestra. Thank you

Why do I love Mozart's music so much? It's only some very simple notes aligned together, but it never fails to make me smile or to move me. Mozart created a perfect world through his music where I feel safe and well. I wish I could go back in time to thank him personally. Also congratulations to the orchestra and the soloist for this wonderful interpretation.

There's no doubt that Mozart was the greatest composer ever, this is just living proof. This young lady is a fine instrumentalist, this piece is interpreted beautifully.

Wunderbar würdevoll, elitär und mit viel Grazie ausgestattet. Für mich eines der besten Aushängeschilder Mozarts.

Marie Picard de L'Orchestre Symphonique de Québec avait jouée le deuxième mouvement à l'église de Beauport pour les obsèques de mon papa Gérald Ferlotte. 15 années plus tard, j'ai encore le coeur gros et les larmes aux yeux. lorsque j'écoute cette pièce. Merci Marie Picard. Papa tu me manque...

Arngunnur Árnadóttir is a poet, author, and clarinettist. She holds a Bachelor of Music from of the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin - where she studied the clarinet, graduating with highest honours. Arngunnur has performed chamber music in Berlin, Amsterdam, London and around Iceland, as well as pop music with the bands Samaris and Hjaltalín. In the fall of 2012, Arngunnur became the principal clarinettist for the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra. Partus published Arngunnur's first novel, Að heiman (2016), as well as her first poetry chapbook, Unglingar (2013).

I find that the way She played the piece is approached with great respect to Mozart. She played it the way Mozart would have wanted it to be played. Good job. You go Girl!! Well done to the Conductor too. He didnt rush the Orchestra. His tempo was perfect for this piece. The Orchestra also did very well.

I've always considered this concerto one of the greatest musical works ever composed. It's technically perfect, sublime to listen to, and effortlessly satisfying. Performed beautifully here.

Happy birthday, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Your music - whether it's a symphony, concerto, sonata - is so serenely beautiful, that I get goosebumps listening to it. This concerto is no exception, it is so graceful. Thank you for your all too short life. Your candle burned out long before your legend ever will.

i am turning 15 this year and i choose this piece (allegro) for my upcoming solo competition at my school! ive been playing the clarinet for around 5-6 years and am beyond excited to perform this!!

And Mozart joyfully laughs, for this sublime rendering of his masterpiece clarinet concerto. (He said it all with this, so there is no other for the clarinet.) The extraordinary soloist, the ensemble in complete and gorgeous synch with her (the end of the second movement is breathtaking!), and not least the conductor who clearly is channeling Mozart-it is the best. Thank you for your love of this music, and for investing your lives in it, for all of us.

Thanks to that Mozart’s music acts as a bridge of communication with God, I'm able to be more deeply grateful for being kept alive and loved by God.

Absolutely stunning…the orchestra included ❤

Mozart never fails to impress - Arngunnur Arnadottir is brilliant!

The Adagio Arngunnur is playing transports me to a place both unknown and familiar. But it is a homecoming. How lovely.

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed, impeccably performed in such a gorgeous setting. I am in awe! (My wife and I have listened to this recording many (many) times over the past few years, and it never ceases to delight.)

The Greatness of Mozart is unspeakable and immeasurable

Oh SO surreal! The smooth transition from depressing of the finger keys is magnificent. I’ve been engrossed in the musical field all my 84 years, and never heard anything this pure on a Clarinet! I’ll be watching and listening from Heaven when I get there as this by far, the most sensational sound, this side of Heaven!

11 million requests for this performance, a nunber still growing steadily....In a way that says it all.....I admit to quite a few of these requests, looking to this perfection at times when I hunger for some relief. Most times I tear up a bit while listening, not just touched by her performance, but also by the widespread adulation earned by Amgunnur Amadottir. She has clearly touched many lives, bringing positivity and joy. What she feels about the extraordinary response and ongoing admiration, I can hardly imagine....but it is real and deserved. As many say, music can be magical.

One of my favorite Mozart concertos ever. I love this performance!

Maravillosa interpretación. Si Mozart lo escuchó desde la otra dimensión se debe haber regocijado absolutamente.😮❤

A classic mozart piece. Sounds so simple yet increasingly complex as you listen to it more and more.

And the magic of Amgunnur's performance has led to more than 15 million requests. Mozart also deserves our admiration, as does the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Perfection,

She has a quality.... you want to hear more of her. She has an empathy for the emotions of the piece...

the adagio was always my favorite,like a deep meditation. Always splendid

I mush have watched this at least 40 times now ....I can't get enough of it.

Beautiful performance! Weich, lieblich, kraftvoll, sehr authentisch!!! Ein echtes Vergnügen bis zum Schluss! ♥️ Danke

It is the best among the best interpretations of this masterpiece of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ! I have been listening hundred of others and no one gave me such an amount of emotions as the interpretation of this quite exceptional virtuose ! The tons high and deep, the speeds fast or slow of escalation or desescalation of the notes, the rhythms in quite accordance with the orchestra, all is absolutely perfect and emotional ! Bravissimo bravissimo bravissimo! And the modesty of the attitude ! Love love love ❤❤❤❤ ❤

One of the best classical concertos !

My late father was a Professor of Music and a clarinetist. I grew up hearing him practice this Concerto. So much so that I remember nearly every note of the first and second movements, and much of the third. This brings back many memories. (He studied it with Robert Marcellus, BTW. He would come home from lessons inspired beyond speech.) Ms. Árnadóttir plays it somewhat differently than Dad did - smoother than he - but her rendition is beautiful.