Augustin Hadelich & Xavier Foley - rehearsal video of Bottesini Grand Duo Concertant (ending)

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
  • August 13 -- from a rehearsal of Bottesini Grand Duo Concertant at La Jolla SummerFest 2021
    Giovanni Bottesini: Gran Duo Concertante
    Augustin Hadelich, violin
    Xavier Foley, bass
    Chelsea de Souza, piano

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  • @galerio2327
    @galerio2327 3 года назад +627

    Anyone else who is ABSOLUTELY STUNNED by how good this is?

    • @NickBatinaComposer
      @NickBatinaComposer 3 года назад +12

      Yeah, my face is literally a puddle on the floor, this is so wild

    • @Vince-wq8xr
      @Vince-wq8xr 3 года назад +12

      Yes, absolutely 😲🤗
      What a double bass player !!!

    • @4570george
      @4570george 3 года назад +10

      I had no idea a double bass could be played like that!

    • @nikispaniki
      @nikispaniki 3 года назад +2

      I certainly am.

    • @gustavgrace5408
      @gustavgrace5408 3 года назад +2

      Right here ✌🏻

  • @procrastipractice
    @procrastipractice 3 года назад +390

    I've never heard a bass played so lightly. What magic is this?

    • @Dany715gd
      @Dany715gd 3 года назад +37

      I’m guessing you are not a bass player. This stuff is what makes us keep going :), I recommend you a channel called double bass score. You’ll love it

    • @mariedagoult1
      @mariedagoult1 3 года назад +6

      @@Dany715gd thank you a lot for mentioning double bass score, I will check his videos out.

    • @gregoryf4186
      @gregoryf4186 3 года назад +2

      @@Dany715gd also markmortonbass

    • @paulpaxman
      @paulpaxman 3 года назад +2

      Listen to some Edgar Meyer!

    • @johnnylifelive
      @johnnylifelive 2 года назад

      @@Dany715gd One question...I've checked the score--the one I can find, a Russian-language arrangement of this...the opening bass gambit is not marked (that I can see) for harmonic pressure, but he seems to be doing that...first, is he? and is that simply understood in that register?

  • @kittyfulism
    @kittyfulism 8 дней назад +1

    I can't stop coming back to this every few months, just to refresh my sense of amazement.

  • @cameronjackson9755
    @cameronjackson9755 3 года назад +223

    I have never heard a double bass played like that! Phenomenal. And great ensemble playing, with verve, a sense of fun, & impeccable communication.

  • @maltamaryfree
    @maltamaryfree 3 года назад +147

    Bass player has amazing bow control
    A pleasure to watch

  • @DannielleElliott
    @DannielleElliott 3 года назад +170

    I've known Xavior Foley since he was 14 and have seen him grow into the "Bass God" that he is now. I really believe he will be studied for generations to come in the future. He puts the bass on the map and makes you pay attention!

    • @joecleary1395
      @joecleary1395 3 года назад +8

      Phenomenal bass player! What talent and grace. 👍👍🙏🙏

    • @doddsalfa
      @doddsalfa 3 года назад +6

      He is absolutely brilliant but there were many bass gods before him

    • @dogbiscuit1171
      @dogbiscuit1171 2 года назад

      He's absolutely amazing. Can you tell me what is that attachment on his bass scroll?

    • @bradlydavis3324
      @bradlydavis3324 2 года назад +3

      @@dogbiscuit1171 It is called a C extension. On a standard string bass the lowest note is E. This extension lowers the range to a C below that, putting them a full octave below the cello.

  • @sina8883
    @sina8883 Месяц назад +1

    This is where you see the hours of grueling practice, discipline, and scales over many years pays off. You get the freedom to just have fun doing whatever you want with such perfect control! Breathtakingly beautiful! Bravo!

  • @heatheraustin-stone5415
    @heatheraustin-stone5415 3 года назад +20

    😆 I love how they were finishing up there notes at the end and the pianist was already picking up her pencil.

  • @joycedelrosario2218
    @joycedelrosario2218 3 года назад +73

    The three musicians are all amazing. The way Mr Hadelich bends his knees....you know something amazing is gonna happen on the violin part. I love the bassist, so expressive and amazing in playing
    BRAVO!

  • @yjhong78
    @yjhong78 3 года назад +109

    The trio rehearsal gave us fun and happiness. I really love this video.

    • @eugenievanzyl
      @eugenievanzyl 2 года назад +1

      I will watch this specific RUclips ever so often and even get teary because I can hear and see how these instruments have a very lively communication going between the three of them ( don't miss the pianists!). Bravo! Bravo!! Mooi!! Wunderbaar!!

  • @h.felixflores8375
    @h.felixflores8375 3 года назад +49

    Ooof, they should record this. This is one of the tightest performances of this piece I've ever heard. That bass player is amazing! (Xavier Foley)

  • @curtcarlson8312
    @curtcarlson8312 2 месяца назад +1

    Amazing playing. Watching the bass play is part of the fun. It seems impossible. Hadelich, as always, is also stunning.

  • @AilsonJrII
    @AilsonJrII 3 года назад +23

    OH PLEASE RECOOORD THIS PERFORMANCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE WORLD NEEDS IT

    • @JD-hh9io
      @JD-hh9io 3 года назад +1

      THey did record it. It is on youtube.

    • @wehwalte
      @wehwalte 2 года назад +3

      @@JD-hh9io I think the more educated commentator meant the full piece, this is just the finale, there are about 10 more minutes of delightful music to this Gran Duo and would be very nice to hear them do it.

  • @Надежда-е1с8й
    @Надежда-е1с8й 18 дней назад +1

    Потрясающе! braaaaaaaaaaaavo 💥💥❤️❤️🌞🌞🌹🌹💖💖🌈👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @torterrakart7249
    @torterrakart7249 3 года назад +60

    0:52 is stunning! The harmonics texture, the melody, the fact that the doublebass is higher than the violin... EVERYTHING!! :)

    • @PieEatinSuicideGrunt
      @PieEatinSuicideGrunt 3 года назад +7

      Isn't the bass a 6th below the violin?

    • @gordonwu6828
      @gordonwu6828 3 года назад +6

      Um ye exactly, the violin was like way higher than the double bass for like the whole video

    • @mariannegro3327
      @mariannegro3327 Месяц назад

      Look at their faces right then - it opens my heart to see how they enjoy playing together!

  • @mjmmedia8056
    @mjmmedia8056 3 года назад +71

    Holy smokes. This is impressive! I had no idea a bass could go up that high!

    • @gregoryf4186
      @gregoryf4186 3 года назад +3

      I hate seeing people get impressed when they learn that the bass can use the upper half of their fingerboard but I also love it because it’s educational

    • @gordonwu6828
      @gordonwu6828 3 года назад +6

      @@gregoryf4186 ye same , why don’t people get it ? Like why can’t a bass use the upper half of the finger board when the violin , viola and cello can

    • @nitelite4340
      @nitelite4340 3 года назад +3

      @@gordonwu6828 well as a violinist i wouldnt expect it since it seems less practical since you have to reach your arm so farm down to reach those notes. it seems llike it would be really hard and abnormal to do constantly

    • @gordonwu6828
      @gordonwu6828 2 года назад +1

      @@nitelite4340 same ? I play both violin and cello , I just don’t get it ? Just because it’s abnormal and hard to do it , doesn’t mean the bass can’t get that high

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke 2 года назад +7

      @@gordonwu6828 likely, the general public haven't witnessed a performance like this. It's wonderful to be surprised, amazed and delighted.

  • @NickBatinaComposer
    @NickBatinaComposer 3 года назад +20

    The literal gods of juicy harmonics and saucy chamber music, how did this happen 🔥🔥😭😭

  • @clementecarignano
    @clementecarignano 10 месяцев назад +2

    BRAVI BRAVISSIMI!!!!!TOP!

  • @jackiem1903
    @jackiem1903 Год назад +2

    Love to watch Augustine at begin watching bassist.

  • @maurazebra
    @maurazebra 3 года назад +15

    The music is perfection. The interactions between the two soloists with their own instruments and with each other is as good as a ballet.

  • @nemo227
    @nemo227 2 года назад +3

    Good Good Good Good. Simply damned GOOD and DELIGHTFUL!😇

  • @RachaelLongLastName
    @RachaelLongLastName 3 года назад +16

    Man you create such a near overwhelming amount of sweetness with your sound Augustin

  • @Schubbbbbb
    @Schubbbbbb 3 года назад +19

    It's so nice to see Augustin is enjoying music with other fantastic musicians!! ❤️

  • @ryanchoi7003
    @ryanchoi7003 2 года назад +3

    I keep coming back for this again and again

  • @Cattrix999
    @Cattrix999 Год назад +1

    I literally said, WOW ! at the end! What a Cool Piece! I

  • @datdang9113
    @datdang9113 3 года назад +3

    the bass player made it look so easy, absolutely masterful

  • @vshelest
    @vshelest 3 года назад +35

    Absolutely brilliant!! Technically and musically. Pure joy

  • @BsktImp
    @BsktImp 3 года назад +12

    Seriously, I'm in stunned awe. I don't think I've heard the bass sound so sweet. And the agility is outstanding. Wow!

  • @markitooooooo
    @markitooooooo 7 месяцев назад +1

    I know the violinist and bassist did incredible, but we can’t forget the piano accompaniment!

  • @benedikteiden3065
    @benedikteiden3065 Год назад +2

    Discovered this video a year ago, and I'm still freaking out every time

  • @mattg6262
    @mattg6262 Год назад +4

    I watched this a year ago. Then i saw the bass player live. His art is fabulous. Two of my favorites now.

  • @verasantarelli4088
    @verasantarelli4088 2 года назад +2

    Meraviglioso Augustin con il Gran Duo Concertante!

  • @geigenatelierbrusch469
    @geigenatelierbrusch469 2 года назад +5

    Incredible that Augustin plays even this rarely performed triffle by heart. Besides that I admire always his effortless elegance.

  • @feralbluee
    @feralbluee 3 года назад +4

    i had no idea a bass could do that. he is really good musician! accompanists never get enough credit. she is just there supporting the tones of the music and doing it so well!
    oh jeez, they are so perfect together ~ tone for tone. 🎻🌷

  • @manuelteixeira2496
    @manuelteixeira2496 2 года назад +2

    Yes. Everytime.

  • @brofenix
    @brofenix 2 года назад +4

    Damn, that was some of the best double bass playing I have ever heard.

  • @taejoonpark7591
    @taejoonpark7591 3 года назад +5

    I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that is absolutely blown away by the way the bass is played
    I must say, the ensemble is just beautifully aligned to compliment each other
    I saw another comment but I can't find it now, but I too, can now be mistaken for smoking while walking my dog while listening to this

  • @displaychicken
    @displaychicken 3 года назад +5

    Wow! Amazing trio. We all know Augustin is amazing, that bass player was a great surprise.

  • @JuneJan24
    @JuneJan24 Год назад +1

    I just can’t find the words right now !

  • @cohenshcohen
    @cohenshcohen 3 года назад +2

    Brilliance here...

  • @brianhealey5286
    @brianhealey5286 2 года назад +4

    Back again for another joyful listen. 0:56 nicely done...lilting lovely and totally enjoyable...egads! So unfair that we cannot all join in!

  • @bethrossbuckley
    @bethrossbuckley Год назад +1

    magic

  • @janerose1945
    @janerose1945 Год назад +2

    Just WOW WOW WOW!!!!Love it.

  • @alfredduckett
    @alfredduckett Год назад +1

    dont rush . BRAVO

  • @jenniferpens579
    @jenniferpens579 3 года назад +3

    :-D Thank You, Augustin Hadelich!

  • @lichitat2001
    @lichitat2001 Год назад +1

    I found myself smiling when listening to it. Love it.

  • @pablomunozgodoy1278
    @pablomunozgodoy1278 2 года назад +2

    WTF!!! definitely this video need more views... awesome!

  • @comppstin7458
    @comppstin7458 2 года назад +2

    Mesmerizing... I couldn't take my eyes off.

  • @paulsmith3966
    @paulsmith3966 2 года назад +2

    Stunned. Exhilarating, joyous and effortlessly virtuosic playing.

  • @galinakrivulin6767
    @galinakrivulin6767 3 года назад +8

    They are enjoying playing and we are grateful watching them.As happy as they are, maybe even more. Thank you.

  • @philostreet781
    @philostreet781 2 года назад +2

    This is what all humans are supposedly to be:
    TOGETHER in harmony!

  • @agnesmaria3309
    @agnesmaria3309 Год назад +1

    beautifull

  • @worf1492
    @worf1492 3 года назад +1

    Bravissimo!

  • @cheeseboy7638
    @cheeseboy7638 2 года назад +4

    Nooooooooooooo
    I just woke up, and it is way too early for this!!!
    My mind just got completely shattered. Blown to smithereens 🤯. I don’t think I could handle this in person. I’d literally go insane. This shouldn’t be possible……. How???? This is literally soooo cool. I’m definitely showing my violin teacher this in my next lesson. My day is gonna be real rough, how am I supposed to focus now?
    Still, mind blown. 🤯

    • @nonosquare1066
      @nonosquare1066 2 года назад +1

      awww this is such a cute comment somehow

  • @thomasfost2643
    @thomasfost2643 3 года назад +4

    Grand Bravo à vous 3.... Coup de cœur pour la contrebasse ! Malgré un violon et piano extraordinaires.

  • @christophe2570
    @christophe2570 3 года назад +3

    Honestly am just happy to still get content from this guy.

  • @elrioviolino3549
    @elrioviolino3549 3 года назад +3

    Holy Mother of God!!! Fantastic!! Almost unreal.....impossible feats of technical mastery!

  • @hike9999
    @hike9999 3 года назад +2

    I love those two, three! I love them!

  • @gidionnsantos1556
    @gidionnsantos1556 Год назад +2

    Bravo bravo bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @LouT1501
    @LouT1501 2 года назад +1

    Bravo!

  • @lillysantoli6260
    @lillysantoli6260 2 года назад +4

    The best I ever hear,soft,feeling every note ,such a good combination,couldnt be better.

  • @Anhnguyen0583
    @Anhnguyen0583 2 года назад +1

    Oh my godness! It's so lovely!

  • @maxueloliveira1944
    @maxueloliveira1944 3 года назад +23

    Lindo, perfeito, sem palavras...

  • @rietn3556
    @rietn3556 2 года назад +3

    Love to see you playing with joy and also with Augustin, my favorite violinvirtuose❤️

  • @cinchonine
    @cinchonine 3 года назад +4

    Who says only peaceful, serene music is for bedtime? This jovial and cheerful tune will make me go to bed wearing a smile

  • @arilsongoncalves2223
    @arilsongoncalves2223 Год назад +1

    Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @israeldiaz4431
    @israeldiaz4431 3 года назад +2

    Just one world MARVELOUS!!!🙏!!

  • @xichang5092
    @xichang5092 3 года назад +1

    Bravooooo

  • @walkingnow
    @walkingnow 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm so obsessed with this piece and listened/watched so many different interpretations recently. Really love these two. Would love to hear the entire performance.

  • @manuelteixeira2496
    @manuelteixeira2496 2 года назад +1

    Beauty is sharing one's love .

  • @herbertkronzucker8367
    @herbertkronzucker8367 3 года назад +3

    This is just delightful beyond belief. Musicianship of the very highest caliber. The best part is the attitude brought to the music-making and to the connection between human beings that is possible when it's done right. Joy!!

  • @ysaicardenas8721
    @ysaicardenas8721 3 года назад +3

    So CoOL!!!! I like It... Virtuoso, cantabile, funny....

  • @meekthegreek1623
    @meekthegreek1623 3 года назад +3

    And this is practice? How can it be any better? Bravo!👏👏👏

  • @GabdeVue
    @GabdeVue 3 года назад +31

    There is so much joy in the way you three masters interpret this music. I thoroughly enjoyed listening and watching you! thank you for this treat

  • @davidbrickman4880
    @davidbrickman4880 3 года назад +5

    This put a smile on my face and literally made me lol.

  • @davidtan2031
    @davidtan2031 3 года назад +3

    Great rendition for a less known piece, excellent collaboration

  • @Ank-l5b
    @Ank-l5b 2 года назад +1

    On my god amazing

  • @rodrigogalliano4609
    @rodrigogalliano4609 3 года назад +3

    Bravissimo the bass. It seems so simple!

  • @Hornfancy
    @Hornfancy 2 года назад +1

    I saw Augustin play before the shut down and he was by far the best violinist I'd heard in YEARS. Foley is no slouch either. That piece is a beast.

  • @prikarsartam
    @prikarsartam 3 года назад +1

    Ah! Fantastic

  • @nomorefries3616
    @nomorefries3616 3 года назад +5

    Once the violin plays, I immediately gets pulled into the music. Every single time. You are amazing.

  • @kitsvn
    @kitsvn 3 года назад +7

    Incredible sound from that double bass, wonderful playing all. thank you for sharing 🙏🏻

  • @martinboroughmusicfestival9903
    @martinboroughmusicfestival9903 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful … ! We have the Bottesini Gran Duo Concertante programmed for the 2022 Martinborough Music Festival in September and we can't wait … ! What a way to whet the appetite … ❤

  • @kilsoo
    @kilsoo 2 года назад +2

    I really love this one. Intonation skills are fantastic! I'm jealous

  • @benoramhovachev9069
    @benoramhovachev9069 3 года назад +3

    Alas, it's so beautiful 😍

  • @jennykontay3389
    @jennykontay3389 3 года назад +3

    Fantastisch , purer Freude !! Dankeschön 👏👏👏👏

  • @nuzaavetria7067
    @nuzaavetria7067 3 года назад +3

    🥰 🎼🎵🎶 augustin ❤️

  • @philnewton4844
    @philnewton4844 2 года назад

    Absolutely straight bowc ,90 degrees to the bridges .

  • @maytemoreno5542
    @maytemoreno5542 3 года назад +3

    Wonderful, Beautiful, Amazing!🎶❤🎻🎶🎻🎶❤

  • @alveri1000
    @alveri1000 3 года назад +6

    Amazing!!!
    Inevitably the music brings intrinsic in its context, more than the sounds themselves.
    An intimacy with the composition and instruments is perceived, as well as a noble and rare virtue, which is the admiration for others.
    Notice how they express admiration and respect for each other.
    For me, music goes much further than sound.

    • @lpiele
      @lpiele 3 года назад

      Exactly! I love your comment. Something I felt but wouldn't have been able to express.

  • @doertewetzel
    @doertewetzel Год назад +1

    Herrlich ❤

  • @jairochaves8916
    @jairochaves8916 Год назад +1

    Virtuosismo de alta qualidade!!!!

  • @carterbentley9030
    @carterbentley9030 5 месяцев назад +1

    How utterly delightful!

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 2 года назад +2

    No I’m not stunned, because it’s really really awesome and Augustin and Xavier are amazing and stunning too. I really really love ❤️ this, because there’s so much enjoyment between these artist’s, and it comes across in their playing too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

  • @christopherpericolosi-king4979
    @christopherpericolosi-king4979 Год назад +1

    This is musical perfection!!!

  • @scotzer
    @scotzer Год назад

    The is the second video of Maestro Foley's that I have watched and I just watching him play! What a great virtuoso, and what clear pleasure he takes in performance. Bravo to this whole ensemble!

  • @leswiggill7289
    @leswiggill7289 Год назад +2

    Absolutely fabulous!

  • @sgnewikow
    @sgnewikow 3 года назад +2

    Wow! This is piece is so much fun to listen to! I saw Augustin Hadelich's name and knew I had to listen. But, truly, amazing musicians, all of them! Phenomenal! Incredible ensemble!

  • @davidhunt7519
    @davidhunt7519 Год назад +1

    Pure musical joy! And of course perfection

  • @angelikaseegers-classicalg8053
    @angelikaseegers-classicalg8053 2 года назад +2

    WUNDERBAR !! Sooo schön anzuhören ! Ein großer Hörgenuss ! AMAZING !! Thank you for you wonderful music. BRAVO !!