Violist Performs Stunning “Hallelujah” Cover in Central Park

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
Arranged and performed by James Preucil in Central Park, NYC.
Busking Vlog coming soon! Sorry, I don’t have sheet music for this, I learned it by ear.

[@SSCLashez]

viola gang!

[@elissahunt]

I'd be like the lady who took a seat on the rock. Just chill and listen to the beautiful music. But, I'd drop a tip in the case first!

[@oxoelfoxo]

Came to the comments to say I'd go sit on a nearby rock, too. But I'd tip after I'm done listening. :-)

[@shannonrobertson7212]

how on earth did more people not stop and listen for a second!!! So many just walked past you without lookin!! How!!!!!

[@gerhardspitzlsperger1567]

Great!

[@kokoh399]

Beautiful!! if i was there i'd put a bill in your case without any hesitation
modern society needs more things like this
+ i've been following you for about 2-3 years and i think you've improved continuously as a violist👍👍👍

[@fedemunoz7415]

The people surely is thinking that the Viola is a Violin

[@elissahunt]

You're probably not wrong about most of them, but there will definitely be some in the crowd who know a viola when they see/hear it. New Yorkers aren't ALL heathens! 😉

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

Or a cello.

[@justben6397]

The viola is such a unnoticed instrument. People are always thing they violins. Lol

[@malicorne8201]

I play violin and I love viola! The C string Is lovely

[@april-rh9gg]

I'm a violist and I am still in school and I have been playing for the past 5 years. Everyone making fun of violists (even people I look up to in the community) and not seeing many other violsts around me really discouraged me and sometimes I wished I had just played violin because it might have been easier, but hearing you play such beautiful music really reminds me of why I love viola so much and encourages me to practice so one day I can be as talented as you! Thank you so much for some positive viola rep in the community!!!

[@junorezende6145]

❤️❤️

[@songfulmusicofsongs]

That's absolutely incredible!!

[@britcommom]

Beautiful!

[@tedviolafire]

I used to play Viola on the street in SF. Supported my young family until I started getting symphony jobs. Bach C Major suite mostly.

[@MrBestfootforward]

Lucky New Yorkers passing by.

[@IsaacParkViolin]

!

[@richardbishop5784]

Sounds very rushed

[@TheDarkRodent]

If by stunning you mean horrible