I play the viola as well and I think that the viola is the most elegant instrument. It's nice to see so many other people who love this gorgeous instrument!
I've only been practicing the viola for two years, so I'm not as great at playing it, but I love the way the viola sounds. I'm really happy I chose it, and this video just made me happier to have chosen it. I love the way she performs, the sound is rich, and I was in awe, especially at the pizzicato part!
One description told to me years ago, a Viola is like taking a violin and pouring cream on it. Giving the instrument a less 'tinny' far deeper, richer sound.:)
The violin is usually smaller than the viola, and the violin has a higher e-string (the viola has a lower c-string). So the viola produces a lower pitched sound.
I totally agree with the whole"contributing to the Viola's solo repertoire." thing. Iv been playing the viola for 5 yrs. I know what you mean when you say your jealous of the violins. Its true when playing in an orchestra the violins always get the melody and the violas get the harmony. It gets so annoying after a while. I also agree that the G string sounds the nicest. I think it does too. :D
when you have experience in playing any string instument, it'll be easier for you to play instruments like this. by the way, thanks so much for posting this vid. i was gonna buy a violin and i bought one... but when i looked at it closer, i realized IT'S A VIOLA! so yeah, seeing how you performed in this vid, i guess it's not bad owning a viola!
I was going to play viola coz I liked the sound so much but I was more natural at cello, I love both instrumnets and might play viloa later. Also I love R & J music!!!
I love this piece and I love your playing. I am a viola performance major. Is this a recital for music school?? If so which?? Your technique is beutiful! Your sound is gorgeuos. I would just watch that your left elbow goes too high sometimes. That's really all. Great work, hopefully I run into you in the future.
Lol! No it's not bad owning a viola at all! When I wanted to join my orchestra in Middle School I wanted to play the violin, but my teacher had already rented out all of the school violins so my options were to play the viola or a lower string instrument. I rode the school bus so I opted for the viola but I love my viola now and i am so happy that I decided to give it a try! In the end I wound up playing the viola by accident but i am very satisfied with it, I hope you will feel the same way!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I have a question. I've been trying to find this piece for months. Would you mind telling me where you were able to find it?
wow...deliciously, that word just like.. EATS into ur... lol im lost for words but yes, I totally agree with the "deliciousness" of the C string.. People also bloody stop laughing everytime u said "Oops, i broke my G string!"
her elbow needs to swing higher so she cant get to the lower strings..its hard to get used to it especfially when you play violin for 6 years and then you have to start viola..
I play the viola as well and I think that the viola is the most elegant instrument. It's nice to see so many other people who love this gorgeous instrument!
This song really shows the viola's ability to sing. A fantastic performance! :)
Woot for Violas and Violists!!! I'm a violist and darn proud! ^^ I love playing these arrangements, they're awesome.
I've only been practicing the viola for two years, so I'm not as great at playing it, but I love the way the viola sounds. I'm really happy I chose it, and this video just made me happier to have chosen it.
I love the way she performs, the sound is rich, and I was in awe, especially at the pizzicato part!
i hate how noone appreciates and recognizes the viola....its so awsome! and calm and fun to play!
Iv been playing the piano for 4 ys and viola for 5. I love both instruments. So beautiful!
:D
Brava!!! Great performance... good luck in your musical life Olga...
I'm a violist too. I've always loved the dark richness of the C string. :)
Magnifique artiste
One description told to me years ago, a Viola is like taking a violin and pouring cream on it. Giving the instrument a less 'tinny' far deeper, richer sound.:)
Well done. Awesome sound and sensitive interpretation. Thank you for posting this
LOVED IT!
Thank you very much for the clips.. I enjoyed them.
wonderful music i love prokofiev
you have a wonderful sound too
Great! Thanks for uploading this. I´m not a big fan of prokofiev, but with your performance I´m getting to like his music more.
youre amazing!
i love the VIOLA!!
I love it. I saw all your videos, please post more of them :-)
The violin is usually smaller than the viola, and the violin has a higher e-string (the viola has a lower c-string). So the viola produces a lower pitched sound.
The Montagues and Capulets was my favorite to play. Your rendition was great and brings back good memories.
lovely.
The G String does have the richest sound, especially your high second and third fingers. The Viola is an instrument to die for.
I totally agree with the whole"contributing to the Viola's solo repertoire." thing. Iv been playing the viola for 5 yrs. I know what you mean when you say your jealous of the violins. Its true when playing in an orchestra the violins always get the melody and the violas get the harmony. It gets so annoying after a while. I also agree that the G string sounds the nicest. I think it does too.
:D
great, before i was violinist, but when i buy my viola, i did´nt that her soun are bautiful, the strings c and g are de bests, saludos...
the violin is fantastic too, i mean i play the viola but like please ppl i think all instruments are great and no one is greater than the other.
tocan muy bien la chicas!
I like the pizzicato. She is really good. I wish I could play as good.
The viola is amazing :) you can't beat it XD
I hope to play like you someday, you're amazing!
I play viola to
Greetings from Brazil!
when you have experience in playing any string instument, it'll be easier for you to play instruments like this. by the way, thanks so much for posting this vid. i was gonna buy a violin and i bought one... but when i looked at it closer, i realized IT'S A VIOLA! so yeah, seeing how you performed in this vid, i guess it's not bad owning a viola!
@PianoBoy813 u got that right!!! I play the viola, and its too bad its underrated a lot of times, :( it really has a nice sound
The fifteen people who rated this thumbs down have all of their taste in their mouths.
I was going to play viola coz I liked the sound so much but I was more natural at cello, I love both instrumnets and might play viloa later. Also I love R & J music!!!
I like Helen Callus' performance
Glad to hear more violists embrace this music, always a favorite. Knights Dance could be faster...
@sailorfan1111 too true. Loved her facial expression during that part too.
i wish can have the chance to learn to play violin... coz it cost me a fortune.....
by the way i enjoy the play...
I love this piece and I love your playing. I am a viola performance major. Is this a recital for music school?? If so which?? Your technique is beutiful! Your sound is gorgeuos. I would just watch that your left elbow goes too high sometimes. That's really all. Great work, hopefully I run into you in the future.
Nicely done, thank you for sharing!
Lol! No it's not bad owning a viola at all! When I wanted to join my orchestra in Middle School I wanted to play the violin, but my teacher had already rented out all of the school violins so my options were to play the viola or a lower string instrument. I rode the school bus so I opted for the viola but I love my viola now and i am so happy that I decided to give it a try! In the end I wound up playing the viola by accident but i am very satisfied with it, I hope you will feel the same way!
who cant be jealous of such an instrument! ;D i play viola..lol
Stunningly beautiful
AWESOME PERFORMANCE! by chance, does anyone know where i can download the montagues and the capulets(starts at 9:23)
Could anyone help me to find the scores of that arragenment?. I would really appreciate it.
Have you got it??
Wow, that's amazing. =D
Majical Musical Marvelous Momentous. I obviously don't play the viola, regardless of what I thought fifteen minutes ago.
I'm a violist! Violas FTW.
Very good
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing! I have a question. I've been trying to find this piece for months. Would you mind telling me where you were able to find it?
These are my favorite movements from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet!!! And they're being played by a violist
wow...deliciously, that word just like.. EATS into ur... lol im lost for words but yes, I totally agree with the "deliciousness" of the C string..
People also bloody stop laughing everytime u said "Oops, i broke my G string!"
@00chebbie00 i think she rocks wether she "sings" or whatever. you go olga!!!!
who is playing the piano
@saddlewood234 oh yes, def im a viola player
This is great! Can you list which songs you played in the order that you played them (in this video of course)?
whats the size of your viola? and what strings are on it?
what is on 9:23 ?
btw im talking about the sheet music
very nice
lol i know! Pizzicato does hurt
her elbow needs to swing higher so she cant get to the lower strings..its hard to get used to it especfially when you play violin for 6 years and then you have to start viola..
Be like me. Play both. :)
i didnt know they made music from romeo and juliet. ive never been a fan of that story. :/
Dc