having watched Benjamin Zander's boston phil. masterclass on this piece, i've been searching for an even-better-than-the-best interpretation of Fauré's Élégie Op. 24 for such a long time, this performance was the first i viewed. i've listened and seen many others of different arrangements, instrumentations, dynamics and tempos, but i keep coming back to this outstandingly remarkable performance by Timothy Ridout and his viola. absolutely pouring with emotions and grief.
I was searching a comment which was talking about that. I agree 100%. Most of recordings play this moment without contact on that E. This is why this version is absolutely iconic for me. The way he arrives to that E from 4:48 and the fact that he's not slowing down too much is way more emotional and well played as all other version i heard in my life.
@@leef7112 or viola. It comes from the old English word "fithele". Pinchas Zukerman also said that a fiddler is just someone who has taught themselves to play a violin/ viola/ cello or similar and the word fiddle is just slang for those string instruments.
This is the best his viola has ever sounded in my opinion! The C and G strings are very beefy and 'boomy', but when he plays [other] pieces (and you may hear a bit of this around the 5:00 mark) the A string tends to sound a little bright and especially when he's applying a lot of bow pressure.... it can sound a little bit like razor wire rather than a classic deep viola A string. Perhaps it's just my ears. I'm a luthier, and I know that personally: I'd adjust the soundpost and also consider what other A strings could balance with the other strings to make the viola warmer, whilst also keeping the projection.
Having just discovered this piece for cello I find it works as well, IMO, for the viola. However being particularly partial to the viola may have something to do with this opinion.😅 Wonderful to hear this at last.
@@raqy920 that is not the version he is playing.. some of the parts are on a different register.. I like his version better and I can't manage to find it !
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having watched Benjamin Zander's boston phil. masterclass on this piece, i've been searching for an even-better-than-the-best interpretation of Fauré's Élégie Op. 24 for such a long time, this performance was the first i viewed. i've listened and seen many others of different arrangements, instrumentations, dynamics and tempos, but i keep coming back to this outstandingly remarkable performance by Timothy Ridout and his viola. absolutely pouring with emotions and grief.
The best viola account I've seen on RUclips - extremely good and extremely enjoyable.
A legendary performance full of passion, excitement, death and it melts into the background-it deserved more enthusiastic applause.
I agree
That E flat (4:50) sounds like a cannon. I love it.
I was searching a comment which was talking about that. I agree 100%. Most of recordings play this moment without contact on that E. This is why this version is absolutely iconic for me. The way he arrives to that E from 4:48 and the fact that he's not slowing down too much is way more emotional and well played as all other version i heard in my life.
Probably the most heartfelt interpretation I’ve never heard! Extraordinary.
Much nice selection of octave range than those usually played. Very nice playing!
No words... just music being magic 👏👏👏
God your playing gives me chills
Jesus... what a fine viola.
It's not the viola. It's the violist
@voilaviolamh its not a fiddle a fiddle is a violin
@@leef7112 or viola. It comes from the old English word "fithele".
Pinchas Zukerman also said that a fiddler is just someone who has taught themselves to play a violin/ viola/ cello or similar and the word fiddle is just slang for those string instruments.
It is indeed a GREAT instrument played by a wonderful violist!!
아름다운 연주 너무
잘 들었습니다 ❤️
That is one good sounding viola! Exceptional playing to match it!
The pianist has a gorgeous sound ❤❤❤ beautiful piece ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
What an enormous talent. Fabulous playing, heartrendingly beautiful interpretation.
Beautiful masterpiece
That was wonderful!
Absolutley beautiful performance! Hope to hear more from you in the future....
i think i’m in love 😳
WOW what a beautiful version congratulations! spectacular 👏👏👏👏👏
An extraordinary performance. It sounds as though it was conceived for the viola.
I never heard you play before and what a lovely surprise. Real viola sound . Beautiful playing! Eric Shumsky
The piano was amazing.🌺
This is the best his viola has ever sounded in my opinion! The C and G strings are very beefy and 'boomy', but when he plays [other] pieces (and you may hear a bit of this around the 5:00 mark) the A string tends to sound a little bright and especially when he's applying a lot of bow pressure.... it can sound a little bit like razor wire rather than a classic deep viola A string. Perhaps it's just my ears. I'm a luthier, and I know that personally: I'd adjust the soundpost and also consider what other A strings could balance with the other strings to make the viola warmer, whilst also keeping the projection.
Beautiful interpretation of this beautiful work for cello!
great performance , Keep it up it's inspiring!
Beautiful - thank you.
Very beautiful...
Incredible..
Very beautiful!
wonderful sound, pure music.
A....MAZING!
AN AMAZING YOUNG VIOLIST!!!!!!!
Agree
Sublime.
Amazing...
beautiful
Having just discovered this piece for cello I find it works as well, IMO, for the viola. However being particularly partial to the viola may have something to do with this opinion.😅 Wonderful to hear this at last.
Hermoso.
Oh WOW!
Muy bueno!!
wunderbar !!
Nice playing! Get that viola sound, ohhh yeah!
el mejor....
Maggini viola ^^
Timothy plays on a viola by Peregrino di Zanetto c.1565-75 generously on loan from Beares International Violin Society: www.timothyridout.com/bio
nicolo what r u doin here
Muitooooo booom.
This was the version I learnt when I played. Tempo starts off a bit on the quick side for my preference but a stunning tone and musicality
Which edition is this?
Beautiful and soulful playing. Can you let me know who the violist is?
Timothy Ridout, hope it helps 2 months later haha
Where can I find the notes?
Why does he use a Violin bow on the viola?
How do you know
@@joy950453 The frog (black bit at the end of the bow where the right hand is) of a violin bow is pointy whereas a viola's is rounded
Pa valjda zato jer mu je to zgodnije.
Please, who is a master of this fantastic instrument? Please, let me know!
timothy ridout
What edition of this piece are you using?
It should be on imslp or musescore
musescore.com/user/147238/scores/2037381
It's a beautiful all of it and sounds are amazing .
@@raqy920 that is not the version he is playing.. some of the parts are on a different register.. I like his version better and I can't manage to find it !
amazing Ridout, excellent my friend! Yuri agrees, I guess
Man this was my love for all of 8th and most of high school till I cheated and had an amazing affair with cello lol
My daughter won All-State her senior year with this, my eyes are leaking again. Omg, goes right through me. Violas rule.
2:10 -> mes 17
3:48 -> mes 21
this would never sound good on a violin
Great playing but I'm afraid the page turner steals the show 😉