It's why does he smile so much while he plays this? 1.) It sounds awesome. [If I could make such beautiful sounds I'd be smiling more too] 2.) It's a happy song and he acquires the emotion of whatever song he plays. Thanks Mendelsson and Perlman for these sweet injections of energetic happiness through my ears.
I don’t know why, but I can’t stop watching this. It seems so easy and simple for him and doesn’t seem like he’s even trying, but I expect he is and it’s so natural. I don’t believe in the saying geniuses are born not created but, this is pure genius
It's September 29, 2016 and last night I watched a white-haired Perlman play the Mendelssohn with the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Symphony Orchestra. He is the master. The joy and excitement still animate his playing. Thank God his performances have been captured and preserved for generations of his admirers to enjoy. Play on, Itzhak, play on.
Just watched some versions of the finale - all impressive - and then came to this. Wonderful! I.P. reminds us of that music is just a great joy. I love his playing!!!
I mean he's ONE of the best violinists in the world but the doesn't necessarily mean that he's the best. at the highest level musician cannot be ranked anymore because they have different interpretation so it's a matter of preference
Perlman may have been the only maestro I missed seeing live when I was a child, but the clips available here remind me that there truly are people meant to "play" for the world's enjoyment. Wow!
Wonderful I love classical music, but admittedly I'm not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to violinists, but Itzhak Perlman is consistently the best violinist I've ever heard, with great performances of most pieces I've heard him play. Not to start an argument, but everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I think his rendition of Bach's Chaconne in d minor is the best. I have heard some of the other "legendary" violinists on videos here on RUclips and I always seem to gravitate to Itzhak Perlman. His playing is always so clear, each note throughout the entire range is always expressive. He always produces such a rich and beautiful tone. His only problem, is that he's almost too good, makes it look too easy. He sits in his chair and seems to play the music effortlessly. Whereas I would think most violinists would stand to play this concerto, he sits. And with very little body movement is able to create such expressive music. I think I'm a fairly demonstrative person and speak with my hands as they say, and I know for me to get my idea across best I would have to be able to move freely, stand up and gesture if necessary. Even when listening to music, just waving my hands like a conductor to keep the meter, rhythm and beat gets me more into the music, more involved. I can hardly imagine sitting down, being still and listening passively. The act of moving my arms, leaning forward is enough to get me "into" the music. While I understand things are somewhat different than what I'm describing above, for me the fact that he is able to sit fairly still and generate such a rich, expressive, emotional tone is really amazing. This wasn't the greatest recording of Mendelssohn's concerto that I've ever heard, that's not what I'm saying, but it was still pretty good. I was just trying to make the general point of the way Perlman plays and what he is able to put into the music.
+Atlasisninja Thank you for that information. I didn't realize he had polio. I knew he had some ailments but didn't realize how severe they were. I'm very happy he is still able to play, his music is a gift to us all.
As Atlas said, he cannot stand (for long) due to nerve damage from childhood polio - if you look closely, you can see his crutch on the floor next to him. I’ve seen him perform live a couple of times, and he does slowly walk out on stage, with someone holding his violin (since he’s on crutches). But a man of his talent could be laying in bed, and still play like an angel! I’m a semi-professional violist and violinist, just as a side hobby, and he’s been my hero since I can remember. I have never wept from profound beauty like I did when seeing him perform up close... it was truly amazing.
Perlman.. Smashing the crap out off the Mendelssohn. Yet again. but yonks ago. Check him out giving it a go when he was just 13 on American telly in black and white. Like the politics of the time. He has had to cancle a few dates recently. Hope he is OK .
Lol.. it's David Zinman, who is a very underrated American conductor. His recordings of the complete Beethoven symphonies and overtures with Tonhalle Orchestra are absolutely splendid- equal to Carlos Kleiber and Bernstein at his peak.
It's why does he smile so much while he plays this? 1.) It sounds awesome. [If I could make such beautiful sounds I'd be smiling more too] 2.) It's a happy song and he acquires the emotion of whatever song he plays.
Thanks Mendelsson and Perlman for these sweet injections of energetic happiness through my ears.
Just love how happy he always looks when he plays
I didn't know that this original video is very grateful... because I always heard to the shred version.
This man's talent has no beginning and no ending! He is simply the greatest greatest violinist in the world.
I don’t know why, but I can’t stop watching this. It seems so easy and simple for him and doesn’t seem like he’s even trying, but I expect he is and it’s so natural. I don’t believe in the saying geniuses are born not created but, this is pure genius
The fact that the applause started before the performance was even finished says it all!! This is amazing.
Perlman's virtuosity always puts me in a great mood
It's September 29, 2016 and last night I watched a white-haired Perlman play the Mendelssohn with the Fox Valley (Wisconsin) Symphony Orchestra. He is the master. The joy and excitement still animate his playing. Thank God his performances have been captured and preserved for generations of his admirers to enjoy. Play on, Itzhak, play on.
I just love the way he always smile and seems like having fun
Itzhak Perman is fantastic!The best violinist!!!❤️🎻🌷i like ITZHAK PERLMAN very much.!SUPER
Just watched some versions of the finale - all impressive - and then came to this. Wonderful! I.P. reminds us of that music is just a great joy. I love his playing!!!
BEST VIOLINIST THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!
no))
I mean he's ONE of the best violinists in the world but the doesn't necessarily mean that he's the best. at the highest level musician cannot be ranked anymore because they have different interpretation so it's a matter of preference
My fav version of this!
Perlman may have been the only maestro I missed seeing live when I was a child, but the clips available here remind me that there truly are people meant to "play" for the world's enjoyment. Wow!
you still could see him live.
Never a truer word said.. And the funny thing is that at His level it is just that. " PLAYING " lucky man. Lucky us..
Wonderful
I love classical music, but admittedly I'm not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to violinists, but Itzhak Perlman is consistently the best violinist I've ever heard, with great performances of most pieces I've heard him play.
Not to start an argument, but everyone is entitled to their opinion, and I think his rendition of Bach's Chaconne in d minor is the best.
I have heard some of the other "legendary" violinists on videos here on RUclips and I always seem to gravitate to Itzhak Perlman.
His playing is always so clear, each note throughout the entire range is always expressive. He always produces such a rich and beautiful tone. His only problem, is that he's almost too good, makes it look too easy. He sits in his chair and seems to play the music effortlessly. Whereas I would think most violinists would stand to play this concerto, he sits. And with very little body movement is able to create such expressive music.
I think I'm a fairly demonstrative person and speak with my hands as they say, and I know for me to get my idea across best I would have to be able to move freely, stand up and gesture if necessary. Even when listening to music, just waving my hands like a conductor to keep the meter, rhythm and beat gets me more into the music, more involved. I can hardly imagine sitting down, being still and listening passively. The act of moving my arms, leaning forward is enough to get me "into" the music.
While I understand things are somewhat different than what I'm describing above, for me the fact that he is able to sit fairly still and generate such a rich, expressive, emotional tone is really amazing.
This wasn't the greatest recording of Mendelssohn's concerto that I've ever heard, that's not what I'm saying, but it was still pretty good. I was just trying to make the general point of the way Perlman plays and what he is able to put into the music.
Perlman sits due to his polio
+Atlasisninja Thank you for that information. I didn't realize he had polio. I knew he had some ailments but didn't realize how severe they were. I'm very happy he is still able to play, his music is a gift to us all.
As Atlas said, he cannot stand (for long) due to nerve damage from childhood polio - if you look closely, you can see his crutch on the floor next to him.
I’ve seen him perform live a couple of times, and he does slowly walk out on stage, with someone holding his violin (since he’s on crutches). But a man of his talent could be laying in bed, and still play like an angel! I’m a semi-professional violist and violinist, just as a side hobby, and he’s been my hero since I can remember. I have never wept from profound beauty like I did when seeing him perform up close... it was truly amazing.
Tong Anonymous lol
That would be a dream come true, to hear him play live...
i liek it how he just turns and smiles at 4:56
I’m here from the shred version 😂
Wonderful :)
Pure genius.
It seems awful now that I heard the shred version...
XD LOL sameeeee
Same
lol no this version x10000 better
Shred version?
@@Gabacarin try "perlman mendelssohn shred", that's really funny
He's not finding this song difficult, as he playing it on the Ed Sullivan Show when 13 and im 13, level 5 and amazed by his playing.
El millor video de tot youtube i mira que hi ha molts
The best!
Unbelievable
Perlman.. Smashing the crap out off the Mendelssohn. Yet again. but yonks ago. Check him out giving it a go when he was just 13 on American telly in black and white. Like the politics of the time. He has had to cancle a few dates recently. Hope
he is OK .
Is this Lincoln Center, 1982?
The conductor is Henry Cavill. Look at the time code: 4:21. Still an amazing performance though
Lol.. it's David Zinman, who is a very underrated American conductor. His recordings of the complete Beethoven symphonies and overtures with Tonhalle Orchestra are absolutely splendid- equal to Carlos Kleiber and Bernstein at his peak.