Brett's Top 5 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Recordings

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  • Опубликовано: 16 авг 2022
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  • @simplytwosetter
    @simplytwosetter Год назад +3599

    Besides the fact that they made this video in honor (?) of their upcoming 4mil Mendy, can I just say that, I LOVE AND MISS this kind of nerdy pure music content!! I can always learn something from their conversations! Twoset Academy we need more lessons from Prof. Yang and Prof. Chen! And also I noticed that, normally it's Eddy who talk a bit more, but here he gave Brett almost all the spotlight! Ah I love these two people so much!!

    • @zenonorth1193
      @zenonorth1193 Год назад +92

      I agree: more "nerdy pure music content"! Maybe it's just because of my age, but I'd like to see them do ANOTHER video on the Mendelssohn, but this time using exclusively "OG" violinists. Lots of great young(er) violinists around today for sure, but we owe a lot of respect to "the old-timers".

    • @juniper1059
      @juniper1059 Год назад +28

      Yesss!! I got sooo happy seeing this fully nerdy passionate upload and I din't even realise I had a smile on my face the entire time while watching. Classical music and its intricacies are just so damn fascinating and they always manage to explain it in such a wonderful way!! I just lovee how contagious their enthusiasm as well!! Truly loved this episode🥺(But sucks that Janine's had to be cute, ugh damn copyright)

    • @simplytwosetter
      @simplytwosetter Год назад +12

      @@zenonorth1193 So true! They've done a video discussing how violin techniques and interpretations change over time and they address quite a few OG violinists there, but I do hope they could do one for Mendelssohn too!

    • @simplytwosetter
      @simplytwosetter Год назад +2

      @@londongael414 Thanks! 🥰

    • @simplytwosetter
      @simplytwosetter Год назад +6

      @@juniper1059 Gotta go and listen to Janine's recording after watching this video one more time lol And contagious is such a good word here!

  • @jordanlin4437
    @jordanlin4437 Год назад +524

    7:49 Props to editor-san for syncing Brett’s singing with Hilary’s playing-that was really satisfying :)

    • @ninisky2706
      @ninisky2706 Год назад +26

      Did not pay attention until you pointed it out ! Fine detail indeed !

  • @sarahstephani2609
    @sarahstephani2609 Год назад +891

    2012 Brett: I had a dream
    2022 Brett: I live that dream with Eddy
    Wish you the best of luck for the concert TSV!!
    I hope Eddy will be a concert master as well~

    • @creamcheeseandpirates
      @creamcheeseandpirates Год назад +7

      I aspire to be like him

    • @celloplaysmusic7330
      @celloplaysmusic7330 Год назад

      @Mrbeast scams[proof on channel] better vids my ass. Hope you bots all extinct out one day

    • @nonosquare1066
      @nonosquare1066 Год назад +10

      @@creamcheeseandpirates you can do it, if you practice

    • @rosin_eater
      @rosin_eater Год назад +4

      @@nonosquare1066 40hrs a day 👌

    • @4eyesinthecorner399
      @4eyesinthecorner399 Год назад +8

      Unfortunately, because the orchestra will probably be practising separately they’ll have their own concert master, but I hope I’m wrong.

  • @bradleyfaber5225
    @bradleyfaber5225 Год назад +320

    This is honestly my favorite kind of twoset video. Just watching Brett and Eddy nerd out and teach us so many nuances of the instrument. It really helps people getting into classical music such as myself, and I imagine veterans also enjoy such insight and discussion. Thanks guys!

    • @ABHthepicurious
      @ABHthepicurious Год назад +2

      I also appreciate this kind of video, I hope they make more of them! Even if I heard a piece before, it's more enjoyable when I am able to get insight of it. I really enjoyed the demostrations and comentary

  • @Sam-Pereira
    @Sam-Pereira Год назад +891

    Let's be honest, Brett nailed copying the interpretations we saw, as well as explaining why certain things are interesting. Even as a pianist, Mendelssohn is my favorite composer, as the "Songs without words" are just a beautiful collection of reasonably technical pieces ("songs? 😂).
    He was also extremely prolific, and passed WAY too young. If Mendelssohn lived to 90 we'd probably have world peace.

    • @vokha3870
      @vokha3870 Год назад +18

      As an “organ aficionado”, his organ sonatas are also marvelous, himself being a skilled organist. My favorite by far is Sonata no.3 in A major, with the first movement based on the chorale “Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir”, following the (North) German organ tradition.

    • @silentlilacspoetry
      @silentlilacspoetry Год назад +12

      brett sounds exactly like the recordings hahahha

    • @Sam-Pereira
      @Sam-Pereira Год назад +20

      @@silentlilacspoetry Yeah it's insane! Him doing Anne-Sophie Mutter's opening with the crazy vibrato was uncanny. Same as him explaining and demonstrating Augustin's interpretations starting around 11:49. Editor-san helps display ut really nicely too.

    • @hatifnatehh8815
      @hatifnatehh8815 Год назад +7

      Yes, they explained it very neatly:))
      Mendelssohns "Fingal's Cave" brought me back to classical music. It was back in 2013 or sth I was driving a car and Fingal's Cave starts playing and I was like woahh*.* Hopefully they said the title at the end xd

    • @skippyjonjones23
      @skippyjonjones23 Год назад +5

      Mendelssohn has a special place in my heart and I feel like he’s underrated even by Classical musicians. I especially have a soft spot for both Elijah and his Songs Without Words.

  • @ThomUnderStars
    @ThomUnderStars Год назад +1826

    Eddy saying "Im a time traveler, my favourite Mendelssohn concerto is Brett's", that is what best friends do ;)
    Edit: Wow I never got so many likes before! Thanks for everyone who checked my channel, I wish I had 1% of the lingling skill, but I would exchange all of it for a friendship like Brett and Eddy ;) Now go practice!

    • @kokod2736
      @kokod2736 Год назад +32

      LOVED that comment

    • @shela404
      @shela404 Год назад +24

      So wholesome

    • @grutarg2938
      @grutarg2938 Год назад +66

      He is so supportive and tries to keep Brett from getting nervous. But also, I think they are genuinely big fans of each other's music.

    • @juicebaggins
      @juicebaggins Год назад +12

      ikr! that was very genuine and sweet

    • @austinluther5825
      @austinluther5825 Год назад +12

      That's a true bro, right there.

  • @Casutama
    @Casutama Год назад +48

    Just heard this guy Brett Yang with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra a few days ago, you guys should check out his performance, there's a recording on RUclips and it's amazing!

  • @sarasate89
    @sarasate89 Год назад +104

    I loved how right at the end Eddy said his favourite performance of Mendelssohn was Brett's, because he'd time travelled to the future and heard it! So supportive and cute. Brett you don't need any extra sprinkling of talent from Ling Ling, you're already talented enough to do an amazing performance and stand alongside the greats mentioned in this video

    • @marjamerryflower
      @marjamerryflower Год назад +1

      And we will love it anyway because you two guys have made us become a big musical family and made it clear it's not the single notes that count but the musicality. If that makes sense.

  • @simplytwosetter
    @simplytwosetter Год назад +757

    Random people: classical music lacks creativity, the sheet music is already there and people just play it;
    Twoset: Here are five recordings of the same piece but played in different styles, techniques, interpretations, etc. Check mate!
    Sorry I'm making more than one comment again, but I just keep having new thoughts as I'm watching this video. I love it so much!

    • @idktbh2318
      @idktbh2318 Год назад +4

      No one cares

    • @littletree5871
      @littletree5871 Год назад +47

      @@idktbh2318 someone’s salty

    • @gracemendez9232
      @gracemendez9232 Год назад +33

      Don't worry about the number of comments, in real life you can have as much opinions as you want, so why shouldn't youtube be the same?
      Btw, I personally love all your comments

    • @simplytwosetter
      @simplytwosetter Год назад +13

      @@gracemendez9232 Thank you so much for saying that! I really appreciated it!

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Год назад +9

      Well would you Adam & Eve it, I emailed a link to TwoSet's last vid to a musician I know to show him that 'this pair of comedians' as he calls them have finally made it. Told him about Mendy, their 4Mil subs, Brett's dream and the Strads. He is very talented himself but is not making it out there the way others seem to be: Lionel Yu (formerly Musical Basics) & Hauser spring to mind... I thought he'd be happy for them as anyone would applaud the success of another. This is what he replied: "I'm not pleased at all. Less than a hundred years ago composers like Puccini and Rachmaninoff had the same success, or even more, but they didn't need to be buffoons to achieve that, moreover, they wrote real music, which made them immortal!" Your opening comment becomes pertinent here... Oh, so they haven't achieved anything cos it's already written for them.... I despair. As to the skill level required to play such a piece, not a mention. And with an attitude like that, he'll not succeed....

  • @Rorza94
    @Rorza94 Год назад +248

    Hilary Hahn’s Mendelssohn was my gateway into classical violin 😇 there was a video on RUclips which used to have 20+ million views and I must have contributed a good 200 of those until it disappeared. So so good ❤️

    • @vt4979
      @vt4979 Год назад +13

      That recording of her is out of this world. The 3rd movement ended in a fucking explosion of emotions. I can only imagine how unbelievably incredible it must’ve been sitting in that audience. I can hear and feel the amazement of everyone at the end too, because I’ve never a seen a crowd that clapped longer and harder in a classical concert before.

    • @idroppedmychicken
      @idroppedmychicken Год назад +11

      Her Mendelssohn is exactly what got me into classical music. I think it was the first classical piece I willingly listened to by myself

    • @ksbenjaminpowel
      @ksbenjaminpowel Год назад +2

      Same

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Год назад +3

      Need to listen to this one then.... A pity that repeated viewings don't count on YT... wish they did.... and certainly not from the same laptop or phone...

    • @susanbryant6516
      @susanbryant6516 Год назад +3

      @@wakingtheworld they do if you go away and come back, like go watch another video in between, even if only for a minute or so.

  • @dougdumbrill7234
    @dougdumbrill7234 Год назад +171

    I’m admittedly a big fan, but Hadelich just seems like he’s singing through the instrument. He’s telling a story exactly as he wants it told, in that place at that moment. Brett is gutsy beyond belief to set the bar with these “Titans” before he has a go!😳🤓👏👏👏😎

    • @dehanbadenhorst1398
      @dehanbadenhorst1398 Год назад +13

      Exactly why he's my favourite. Not gonna say he's the best, because this is music, not sport, but I adore his interpretations and thoughtful playing

    • @Tweeteketje
      @Tweeteketje Год назад +6

      Hadelich and Janine Jansen are my favourite violinists!

    • @dougdumbrill7234
      @dougdumbrill7234 Год назад +2

      @@dehanbadenhorst1398 Sure you’ve heard it, but his recent Barber is another great example! (Second mvt especially!)

    • @3spressoShot
      @3spressoShot Год назад +1

      @@dougdumbrill7234I’m in love with his humoresque❤ just completely changed how I view that piece

    • @dougdumbrill7234
      @dougdumbrill7234 Год назад +1

      @@3spressoShot Maybe he introduces just a thought of nostalgic melancholy that I hadn’t heard in the piece (Humoresque) before. That’s Hadelich; always something special and individual. You have, of course, heard his Barber!!!

  • @grutarg2938
    @grutarg2938 Год назад +90

    After getting really into Twoset, I've picked up the violin again. People here in the chat warned me this would happen, but I didn't believe them. It's been 30 years since I last played (as a little kid), but I'm pleased to see that I still remember some skills. I don't know where I'm going to go with it, but I'm just enjoying myself for now. I'm working on a simple version of Ode to Joy. My partner tunes the violin for me every evening and then takes the dog out for a walk so I can practice alone.

    • @marjamerryflower
      @marjamerryflower Год назад +8

      That is brilliant!!! That is true LOVE

    • @grutarg2938
      @grutarg2938 Год назад +6

      @@marjamerryflower I'm getting more confident after a few practice sessions, and now we are playing (easy) duets together!

  • @trankhanhtoan9615
    @trankhanhtoan9615 Год назад +292

    Good luck with 4 mil Brett! I know you are gonna do really well!

  • @arcticradio
    @arcticradio Год назад +353

    Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Stradivarius Emiliani has such a beautiful sound. it lends itself so well to Mendelssohn . It’s like a beautiful opera singer and she knows how to bring it’s voice out. To me it’s the best sounding Stradivarius there is.

    • @blackvelvet1426
      @blackvelvet1426 Год назад +6

      YES i noticed how beautiful it sounded too

    • @violintegral
      @violintegral Год назад +4

      Mutter plays (and dresses) like an opera singer too, which makes her playing a bit too luxurious for my taste. I saw her perform the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Baltimore Symphony and her style just wasn't quite right for the Beethoven in my opinion. I think it better fits the Mendelssohn, actually.

    • @altoclef6688
      @altoclef6688 Год назад +8

      It is almost impossible to hear the differences between the good Stradivaris, but you certainly hear the difference between the violinists. I like Mutter's style, it is no nonsense but somehow still emotional. Very German if you like... Of the five here, Mutter and Hadelich are my favourites. Hadelich plays a violin that once was played by Henryk Szeryng, a violin god who seems to be almost forgotten.

    • @ottokarvonschnallenburg2572
      @ottokarvonschnallenburg2572 Год назад +1

      @@altoclef6688
      Szeryng isn't forgotten at all...

    • @Caleb-ee2nt
      @Caleb-ee2nt Год назад

      I think that was the Lord Dunraven Stradivari, which is the one she usually uses.

  • @oxoelfoxo
    @oxoelfoxo Год назад +50

    Dang, even if the music had to be cut I wish they'd kept the talk about why Brett liked Janine's interpretation!

  • @CuracaoChic
    @CuracaoChic Год назад +187

    I am really mad that Jansen's section was copyright claimed. A violinist would surely want to feature on TwoSet. She should change her recording company, lol. I am mad at anyone who copyright claims on TwoSet because that is just stupid and counter productive to the cause. By now I take Hahn and Chen as family friends after appearing on this channel over the years.

    • @sla7889
      @sla7889 Год назад +10

      So that’s what happened, I was really confused (also a bit said because Janine’s Mendelssohn is my favorite) because the title said top 5 and there were 5 violinists, Janine being one of them, on the thumbnail, yet only 4 of them were featured on the video

    • @grutarg2938
      @grutarg2938 Год назад +26

      Yeah, being on Twoset is great advertising. I have learned about so many great soloists from this channel that I'd never heard of before.

    • @CuracaoChic
      @CuracaoChic Год назад +8

      @@sla7889 The video itself said they had to remove the review because it was copyright claimed. She was the 2nd violinist they reviewed right after Ray. They put in the image to explain why it was cut.

    • @vt4979
      @vt4979 Год назад +19

      Janine Jansen is one of the best current soloists and she performs with the best and most prestigious orchestras in the world.
      But somehow I feel like her recording label severely lags behind. I mean look at her recording discography, it’s really not as impressive as her concert career. What bugs me is that only ONE of her albums has been released on vinyl - and it’s “the four seasons” 😪.

    • @ugaladh
      @ugaladh Год назад +4

      or maybe she could just come on to their show

  • @cynthiakwan7035
    @cynthiakwan7035 Год назад +74

    7:04 slow mo of Hilary ❤ This is exactly my favorite type of content where you break down the technicality and musicality of superb violin playing. I like the extra layer of excitement and meaning here since you'll be performing it soon 😁 Let's GO TS, keep practicing!

    • @grutarg2938
      @grutarg2938 Год назад +12

      If you can admire her quickly, you can admire her slowly.

  • @sciencenerd8428
    @sciencenerd8428 Год назад +35

    Have to say here that Hadelich also plays the best Paganini concerto I have ever heard. Thank you for introducing me to him. I don't know how I had missed him.

    • @pluutoop
      @pluutoop Год назад +7

      Unfortunately he is so underrated. Augustin Hadelich is my favorite

  • @stephenbaluran3298
    @stephenbaluran3298 Год назад +99

    Can you guys also do a retrospective? Like, Brett's top 5 Tchaik and Eddy's top 5 Sibelius concertos recordings.
    I love that you guys got all technical here. I'm not a violinist, but you have a way of making even the uninitiated understand what you mean. Can't wait for the 4 mil Mendy!

  • @justary_97
    @justary_97 Год назад +35

    Hilary’s Mendelssohn will always be breathtaking, most of her v/r will always have a place in my mind rent free!
    I can’t wait to listen to Brett’s Mendelssohn playing on that Strad 🤯
    Also, I love the programe for the concert!
    *Mozart - Overture to the marriage of Figaro*
    *Mendelssohn - Violin concerto in E minor* 👏🎻🎻
    *Bach - Concerto for 2 violins in D minor, BWV 1043*
    Shoutout to the conductor as well, Maestro Rodolfo Barráez, he’s Venezuelan! so excited to see a fellow South American in the SSO 👏👏👏

  • @MichaelM69
    @MichaelM69 Год назад +192

    Ray’s Mendelssohn has grown so much since that recording you guys used, his most recent performances are so much more mature and well rounded in my opinion. But I do indeed agree with Eddy that Ray’s is my favorite interpretation of all time for Mendelssohn

    • @lynnovo6598
      @lynnovo6598 Год назад +12

      Eddy said that among Ray's playing, he likes Mendelssohn the best, not that for Mendelssohn he likes Ray's playing the most tho

    • @emmalily3816
      @emmalily3816 Год назад +3

      Ray's interpretation is also my favourite!
      I am currently learning this violin concerto, so I almost watched every video on RUclips to pick my favourites. And I can't wait for Brett's interpretation!!

    • @kokod2736
      @kokod2736 Год назад +2

      How can I pick between Ray and Hilary? And once I see Brett's it will be how can I pick between Ray, Hilary, and Brett?

    • @lilmalus4285
      @lilmalus4285 Год назад +6

      ngl i like Ray's mendelssohn better since its on beat while hilary hahns first movement is just so different + Ray's playing is more natural and relaxing to listen to and Ray's playing will probably place 1st in competitions while hilary's wont cuz its rlly off beat and out there

    • @goldika
      @goldika Год назад +2

      I had the chance to hear Ray's mendy live last year and I can totally agree, it's even more refined than back then. Even my boyfriend, who is not into classical music, was stunned and amazed!

  • @jimmierustler5607
    @jimmierustler5607 Год назад +57

    LOVE Augustine's, my personal favourite of his recordings, i love all the choices he makes

  • @remilua
    @remilua Год назад +82

    The few instances where Brett was demonstrating already sounded very certain and polished. Look forward to the actual show!

    • @qaphqa
      @qaphqa Год назад +3

      Showing off that PRACTICE :)

  • @markswift1382
    @markswift1382 Год назад +63

    If all those 4 million subscribers tune in for the concert, that would make this the most anticipated Mendelssohn performance in history. No pressure.

    • @wakingtheworld
      @wakingtheworld Год назад +5

      Could the internet cope though? As it is I'll have to set my alarm for 3am... or just stay up all night though don't want to be half-asleep watching it....

  • @syrusxd
    @syrusxd Год назад +41

    I am patiently waiting for his performance 😌

  • @phoebea
    @phoebea Год назад +44

    I love Augustin Hadelich's interpretation of classical music. He makes the music faithful to the composer's manuscripts (he even pays attention to the original bowings of a piece), but makes it pleasing to hear for everyone: musicians and non-musicians alike. I suggest listening to his recordings of Paganini' Caprices: he makes them sound like a musical journey rather than an insanely difficult piece.

    • @kelleyforeman
      @kelleyforeman Год назад +3

      I love Hadelich, too! He is a real scientist in his playing!

    • @clementdenis4212
      @clementdenis4212 Год назад +2

      Hadelich's caprices are amazing, feel musical rather than the shredding they are supposed to be.

  • @thewishhashira4343
    @thewishhashira4343 Год назад +90

    I like Chloe’s recording of Mendelssohn. She was shorter than the concertmistress that was sitting on a chair in the recording.

    • @belmarmom
      @belmarmom Год назад +5

      She was awesome. No doubt about it. There's everyone else and then there's Chloe. Game, set and match.

  • @Satopi3104
    @Satopi3104 Год назад +8

    The discussion around 5:20 about what makes Mendelssohn difficult is SO true. I am a singer, not an instrumentalist, but our conductor literally just gave this speech in rehearsal this week about how Mendelssohn is just elegance and taste personified. Nothing can be over done, nothing can be heavy handed, everything has to be just perfect. In that sense, very similar to Mozart, who Mendelssohn admired greatly. Mendelssohn is very simple and straightforward. No weird meter changes, not awkward as a vocalist (unlike Beethoven, who makes vocalists do instrument type stuff so it can be pretty horrible to sing ex. Ode to joy), the way the lyrics fall on the notes makes sense, no crazy dissonant harmonies. So it should be easy, but it’s not! It can feel very exposed and your tone and intonation have to be spot on. I love singing Mendelssohn but he is not easy!

  • @lorenacollantes5807
    @lorenacollantes5807 Год назад +476

    Hillary will always be one of the best contemporary interpretations of Mendelssohn

    • @laura-rr3mm
      @laura-rr3mm Год назад +1

      agreed!

    • @TacticalStrike
      @TacticalStrike Год назад +4

      Of everything 😍

    • @eriknystrom5839
      @eriknystrom5839 Год назад +26

      Oh, all of them are excellent, but I think I’ll go for Anne-Sophie Mutter or Augustine Hadelich. Hopefully some of those 5 violinists will comment on Brett’s performance….That would be INTERESTING.

    • @Lillystromhollow
      @Lillystromhollow Год назад +1

      Brett would agree

    • @oxoelfoxo
      @oxoelfoxo Год назад +14

      @@eriknystrom5839 yeah, like Ray did a review of Eddy's Sibelius. Maybe he can do it for Brett's Mendelssohn, too.

  • @pakacha8999
    @pakacha8999 Год назад +22

    I just came back from the livestream performance, and I have to say...Brett did just as well as the recordings he looked up to. I'm happy for you two, like I'm sure every single one of your fans are :) You're amazing!

  • @user-pc6or9te3e
    @user-pc6or9te3e Год назад +288

    I believe that Brett's will take the place of one of these top fives after 4 mil. Subscribe to see that everybody!

  • @juniper1059
    @juniper1059 Год назад +35

    I've been really wanting to see Brett nerd out about the violin so this upload was just *chef's kiss*!!!! 😍It's so wholesome to see him talk about what he likes so passionately and I feel like we also see in full effect what Eddy said about himself being a gentle listener🥺

  • @ynot5478
    @ynot5478 Год назад +40

    The week after TwoSet’s livestream, I’m going to see Ray Chen play the same piece! Two Mendelssohn interpretations in the same month-can’t wait!

    • @nancyjfs
      @nancyjfs Год назад

      I love Brett's version! Ray's is pretty muscular. I love Hilary's! All are great!

  • @marianneformento9830
    @marianneformento9830 Год назад +17

    I love how Eddy is pouring all his support to Bret 🥺💚

  • @SillyMakesVids
    @SillyMakesVids Год назад +26

    I'll be giddy if Brett screams in confusion in the middle of his concerto like he did on the 2 mil one! :D Him doing that live with a whole orchestra behind him would be so surreal to watch.

    • @oxoelfoxo
      @oxoelfoxo Год назад +14

      I'd prefer for him to hold it together if he's with a real orchestra and not Eddy's "orchestra" sub

  • @remember9097
    @remember9097 Год назад +14

    It makes me so sad to see their nerdy videos don't get as much support as other ones. I love them; i learn a lot, as well as I get to know B&E a little more, how they see and admire other musicians.
    Hope they never stop doing them, hope to have more of these

  • @rishi_mahendran
    @rishi_mahendran Год назад +29

    We need this to be done for the rest of the milestone concertos!! Eddy can go back and do a Sibelius top 5 and Brett can do a Tchaikovsky top 5.

  • @tomswiftyphilo2504
    @tomswiftyphilo2504 Год назад +10

    this is one of my favorite of your videos so far. it's one thing to pick 5 different pieces and say why you like them. but when you pick five of the same piece you have to talk about what sets different violinists apart to a much greater degree even than you usually do. well done.

  • @ewee3041
    @ewee3041 Год назад +22

    Totally agree with Eddy. I believe that Brett's 4 M drop will be one of my favourite Mendelssohn recordings ....soon! Brett, I believe in you.
    I bet that the double bach with Eddy will be one of my favourite violin duet recordings too.
    Twoset + two strads + double bach = epiccccccccc

  • @cyrissiryc5126
    @cyrissiryc5126 Год назад +11

    12:14 "the hallmark of a great violinist...they have their own interpretation but it's so convincing". In this case, you're one as well Brett coz your 2M Tchaik is my favorite despite it being played by just the 2 of you. For some reason, I really preferred the way you played it vs other soloists' more professional recordings with an orchestra. I was actually looking for a professional recording that played just like your 2M playing, that's how much I loved it. 🥰

  • @astluve
    @astluve Год назад +46

    Everything that's happening right now with Brett and Eddy is so deserved.

  • @jherlenecargill4081
    @jherlenecargill4081 Год назад +11

    Ray’s recording is the one I constantly listen on Spotify but now I gotta listen to the other ones. Mutter is so sophisticated, Hilary’s very precise and perfect, Hadelich’s very powerful yet silky. Can’t wait Brett’s now! 😊

  • @crwmother1576
    @crwmother1576 Год назад +17

    Mendelhsson Violin Concerto is probably my favorite piece so it was very nice to hear your thoughts on different recordings!

  • @missaisohee
    @missaisohee Год назад +24

    i can kinda feel Brett is practically vibrating.. or is it me? i'm so excited but i know Brett is even more excited.
    next vid share your top 5 Bach doubles please

  • @orlastark3645
    @orlastark3645 Год назад +84

    I live in sg and my mum and I are going to come watch. I’m genuinely so unbelievably excited. You’ll do so well Brett, I believe in you. I only started watching I’m January but you really have come a long way. Can’t wait

    • @MissTwoSetEncyclopedia
      @MissTwoSetEncyclopedia Год назад +13

      You are very, VERY lucky to attend this concert. I hope you and all the other members of the audience will have the time of your life!
      Us fans from the other side of the world will be with you through the livestream. 😊

    • @summerwong136
      @summerwong136 Год назад +1

      Did you manage to get the tickets?

    • @lahartanto9103
      @lahartanto9103 Год назад

      @@summerwong136 no lol

    • @kelislim1465
      @kelislim1465 Год назад

      @@summerwong136 I managed to get a ticket for myself

    • @orlastark3645
      @orlastark3645 Год назад

      @@summerwong136 Sorry I just saw this. I’m really sad to say I didn’t end up getting them because they sold out in a minute and I was in school:( I will be looking for a bigger concert venue next time since the Victoria hall only offers 500 seats.

  • @larasatisetyoningrum
    @larasatisetyoningrum Год назад +15

    We need this kind of videos more, you guysss.
    Btw my favorite version is always Hadelich. He is amazing, so wonderful. I used to not really like his playing, but then it grew on me. And now he is my favorite.

  • @yellowcarnivore
    @yellowcarnivore Год назад +18

    Enjoyed this video so much, and it definitely got me pumped up for Brett’s Mendelssohn drop🤩 Also kudos to Eddy for being the such a supportive BFF in 13:06🥺

  • @LyndseyMacPherson
    @LyndseyMacPherson Год назад +6

    "He knows when to put on the pedal." Sums up Ray Chen's performances completely❣

  • @simplytwosetter
    @simplytwosetter Год назад +338

    I don't know how high the possibility is but I do hope that Eddy can be Brett's concertmaster!! Two Strads is better than one lol!
    Honestly, it would be awesome if you guys can do a world tour and collab with other renowned orchestras, I know it can be hard, but it's alright to have dreams right?

    • @kpp28
      @kpp28 Год назад +67

      Im sorry but that's simply not how professional orchestra works when accompanying a soloist. The SSO concert master is Igor Yuzefovich and concert master DONT change because the whole orchestra will look at the concert master as they will spend many hundred hours practicing together, building rapport, leading the orchestra, editing the part and the orchestra will get very used to the CM style, having a CM that haven't been practing with the orchestra for at least a year will greatly cripple the orchestra's leadership structure and by proxy, its sense if musicality. Love your eagerness though, just not possible.

    • @echooooy
      @echooooy Год назад +30

      I do hope Eddy could be concertmaster too, but that’s like impossible?…
      Concertmaster somehow needs to lead the orchestra. Maybe Eddy is not the best choice since he has no experience working in SSO

    • @S_Crystal9217
      @S_Crystal9217 Год назад +6

      Hmm... guest appearances perhaps then? I mean, they did do that at Hilary's concert. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @luvrix
      @luvrix Год назад +28

      @@S_Crystal9217 they said they will play bach double

    • @simplytwosetter
      @simplytwosetter Год назад +2

      @@kpp28 I see! I'm just being too naive I guess lol Thanks for the info!

  • @delaneyrose9180
    @delaneyrose9180 Год назад +6

    "Hilary's fingering patterns are just so logical but hard!" She's structuring her fingerings like a piano player doing scales and it's so damn satisfying!!! I love her so much

  • @tiffcat1100
    @tiffcat1100 Год назад +14

    I absolutely loved this apart from being shortchanged of 1/5, loved the open admiration for such brilliant musicians, the interactions with the clips, the slo-mo, the dissecting, the (for us) anticipation!
    💖👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💖

  • @huiwang8047
    @huiwang8047 Год назад +19

    I am actually going to see Augustin performing Dvorak live in a week!! So excited already😆😆

    • @TurmoilDot
      @TurmoilDot Год назад +2

      So nice! I just heard last week that he was here in Finland in May! But of course he will come again... In the 26. of August his newest cd will come to stores..

    • @pluutoop
      @pluutoop Год назад +1

      I saw Augustin last year in New Jersey. He played like an angel 😭

  • @rachelRR
    @rachelRR Год назад +17

    I can already imagine Brett playing AS GOOD AS they did 😅
    Am soooo waiting for the 4 mil video.
    Good Luck brett.
    PROUD OF YOU 😍

  • @mentallyunstablernplssendhelp
    @mentallyunstablernplssendhelp Год назад +9

    Eddy being so supportive at the end is adorable 🥺 💖

  • @pippikrumeluss5167
    @pippikrumeluss5167 Год назад +42

    It’s funny cause yesterday after they announced it I listened to exactly these renditions of Hilary, Ray and Augustin. And I love that they are all friends of them. Brett we are all sooooo excited for the livestream, don’t be scared! Let us celebrate a wonderful party! It will be such a huge event, I am just so sorry that I cannot fly to Singapore.

    • @oxoelfoxo
      @oxoelfoxo Год назад +1

      I was listening to different Bach doubles and more obscure Mendy performances! Wish I could fly out to Singapore, too. I will look at ticket prices tomorrow. They'll probably scare me off from even looking at flights.

  • @Konspiracyjna
    @Konspiracyjna Год назад +8

    I didn't know I needed Brett&Eddy commentary of one of my favourite pieces played 5 (4) ways... Also, I love how Brett just jumps to explain why these violinist are incredible and unique. Honestly made my day, thanks guys!

  • @SophieS12345
    @SophieS12345 Год назад +7

    Hilary's interpretation was the reason why I continued to listen to classical music regularly

  • @LingLingWannaBeLah
    @LingLingWannaBeLah Год назад +14

    You're gonna do it amazing Brett! We love you guys

  • @niciskata
    @niciskata Год назад +10

    Brett seems so excited yet he's trying to control all of that energy somehow 😂 Ahhhh I'm so happy for them 😭

  • @marzywarzy__
    @marzywarzy__ Год назад +8

    still can't get over how you're gonna play strads damn

  • @angelinethomas3517
    @angelinethomas3517 Год назад +5

    Love Brett’s energy in this video!

  • @austinluther5825
    @austinluther5825 Год назад +6

    Augustin's dynamics are AMAZING. That decrescendo at the end of the phrase was so clean and beautiful. Almost hypnotic.

  • @elias-axelpettersson7292
    @elias-axelpettersson7292 Год назад +13

    Hadelich is certainly one of the greatest violinist and musicians living today and of all time. I would put a couple others up here: James Ehnes (probably the best I've ever heard live in Montreal), Kovakos (yeah!), Vengerov (of course!), Milstein (my favorite "historical" version). Regardless, the ones you chose are also amazing.

    • @roadrollerdio565
      @roadrollerdio565 8 месяцев назад

      I saw Ehnes in Toronto this summer! Didn't realize how underrated he was until I saw him live... Hope I'm lucky enough to see Vengerov and Hadelich too!

  • @alectomediccis5876
    @alectomediccis5876 Год назад +6

    Brett, you are a great MÚSICO "you shall pass", be more awear of your potential, enjoy, be happy

  • @procrastipractice
    @procrastipractice Год назад +6

    Augustin Hadelichs playing sounds like singing but with the technical opportunities of a violin. Hearung him play live in Frankfurt was the most captivating recital I can remember.

  • @geisapires4868
    @geisapires4868 Год назад +3

    I just love hearing you guys nerding about performances

  • @veronikahrovat4136
    @veronikahrovat4136 Год назад +9

    Hey Brett, you actually sound great already, you've really been practicing!

  • @holymolymacaroni7503
    @holymolymacaroni7503 Год назад +5

    Good luck with the preparation for the concert! ~ Love from Singapore

  • @cristiant.8654
    @cristiant.8654 Год назад +4

    It's nice to see how 2 old friends support each other so much, approve each other's comments, your contribution is huge, you inspire a lot of people. My children follow you, they started studying music and thanks to you to a certain extent. I respect you, I love you and I wish you a long and beautiful life!

  • @Grace-le8it
    @Grace-le8it Год назад +16

    Someone will do a "Top 5 Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Recordings" Video and Brett's 4 mil version will be included 😍

  • @stacey077
    @stacey077 Год назад +8

    I'm proud of you no matter what, Brett!! Can't wait for November!!

  • @ConstanceZeng
    @ConstanceZeng Год назад +6

    WOW 🤩 when Eddy sings the violin concerto by Mendelssohn I just remembered I studied that piece a few weeks ago in ARCT history class
    And then ur teacher showed us Ray chen’s playing
    Exactly that one and everyone (6 including me) said he was in a collab with twoset!
    You guys are gonna do great !

  • @afinia5387
    @afinia5387 Год назад +7

    I love eddy speaks but watching brett speaking so eagerly intrigues me too. Love this duo knowledge sharing session

  • @sarahisthatyou7681
    @sarahisthatyou7681 Год назад +7

    Brett always said that he can't do this and that, he can't do vibratos like Mutter he can't play so skilfully like Hahn but whenever he tries to play, he played so good. Brett, just trust your skills and experience. Your own interpretation and love for classical music will be shown to the whole world soon. Fighting and have some confidence! You can do this! Believe in yourself 🫶🏻

  • @its_nifler
    @its_nifler Год назад +1

    all of them are so beautifuly played! BRETT, WE ALL BELIVE IN YOU, GOOD LUCK!!

  • @newbie4789
    @newbie4789 Год назад +4

    I'm just soo enjoying seeing the excitement of Brett. He is soo excited watching these concerts coz he he is practicing it, and you can see that extra Passion

  • @katam6471
    @katam6471 Год назад +5

    This is the kind of content I love the most. Serious, educational, nerdy and funny all at the same time. Missed it lately, to be honest.

  • @undyingsaltedfish753
    @undyingsaltedfish753 Год назад +1

    thank you so much for the technique breakdown! it's fun to see what gets you guys hyped by other people's playing 💖

  • @anoirish
    @anoirish Год назад +1

    Can’t wait to see this upcoming concert! I am so excited for you guys :)

  • @lu-cipher
    @lu-cipher Год назад +6

    So excited! Good luck Brett, you are going to CRUSH it. Can hear all your practicing in the little bits you played!
    Also, nice bling Eddy 👌

  • @amandas.6500
    @amandas.6500 Год назад +3

    Listening to your excitement helps me understand why the dynamics are so individual to each artist. I love it when you explain what makes each piece stand out!

  • @rtfirefly8092
    @rtfirefly8092 Год назад +4

    I love the comparison and breakdown of all the violin pieces. It really helps with me understanding and appreciating the music all so more! I wish they would do more of these types of videos.

  • @utha2665
    @utha2665 Год назад +1

    Damn, such an insight to what's coming up in November. I'm really excited and looking forward to watching the stream.

  • @adamkarnbrink1210
    @adamkarnbrink1210 Год назад +3

    Fantastic video, it seems like a lot of people would appreciate more content like this.

  • @paulamusik2509
    @paulamusik2509 Год назад +2

    You just looked so nerdy, so excited and so fulfilled throughout the whole video and I just could not be happier for you! :´-) You two worked so hard to get where you are now and you deserve it so much!

  • @dankelly4457
    @dankelly4457 Год назад +1

    This is genuinely incredible! Congratulations. A perfect demonstration that practice and dedication pay dividends.

  • @Chris-gg9mq
    @Chris-gg9mq Год назад +1

    Love this type of content so much! Plz do more😍😍

  • @hanamurasaki4760
    @hanamurasaki4760 Год назад +6

    I can't wait for Brett's concert 😆😆😆 LET'S GOOOOO!!!!

  • @sla7889
    @sla7889 Год назад +10

    About Mendelssohn’s difficulty, vengerov himself put it among his top 5 hardest violin pieces, not ysaye or paganini
    The musical difficulties are on another level

  • @thecatofnineswords
    @thecatofnineswords Год назад +2

    I love listening to the good recordings and analysing the performances. Hearing Brett and Eddie's thoughts makes this even better.
    I'd love more vids like this.

  • @stanleyTheviolinist240
    @stanleyTheviolinist240 Год назад +1

    Beautiful 🙌🙌

  • @hie7326
    @hie7326 Год назад +4

    I just want to say, nerdy twoset is one of my favorite content next to playing violin twoset, I know these type of episodes get less views, but please don't stop making it, can this be a series as well, and maybe both of you pick out your top 5, and if it's the same as the other, having you two discuss about your fav parts is really fun to listen to as well. TY for this episode 🙏

  • @prodigyweasel8691
    @prodigyweasel8691 Год назад +7

    I believe that Brett's 4M Mendelssohn will be one of my favourite recordings soon!!!
    And I really hope Eddy will be the concert master ......
    Can't wait for their double bach too

  • @dijimon2x855
    @dijimon2x855 Год назад +1

    Luv these analysis type content!!

  • @suzakukururugi6613
    @suzakukururugi6613 Год назад +1

    ohhhhh sounding great Brett! can't wait!!! also looking forward to your video with Maxim I'm October!!

  • @anony_mouse4168
    @anony_mouse4168 Год назад +6

    We're so proud of you Brett!!!!

  • @S_Crystal9217
    @S_Crystal9217 Год назад +14

    That is so cool! Can't wait for the Livestream.
    Hmm...maybe you guys can also do this but for Sibelius and Tchaikovsky, since they are also milestones?

  • @emma-zi5uc
    @emma-zi5uc Год назад +2

    Love these types of videos from you!!!! i learn so much :-)

  • @SoundEngraver
    @SoundEngraver Год назад +7

    I played the Mendelssohn, 1st movement in high school. 20 years later, I'm still too intimidated to touch the 2nd and 3rd movements. That concerto is no joke. Looking forward to Brett's performance!

  • @susanbryant6516
    @susanbryant6516 Год назад +15

    Love these analysis videos, really helps me hear the performances better and I learn so much too.

    • @nancyjfs
      @nancyjfs Год назад

      I was able to recognize Hilary's Mendelssohn on the radio, thanks to TwoSet!