I'm a violinist and violist and had the opportunity to do a master class with Mr Hoffman, and it was an incredible experience. He is both a phenomenal violist and phenomenal teacher.
this sounds absolutely amazing! i am currently in the proccess of learning this piece and if i can play it half as good as this, i will be extremely happy, because this is just that good.
NICE!!!!!!!! This is pretty awesome stuff right here. Hoffman has a WONDERFUL tone, and a sensitivity and musicality that are off the charts. I am in love. The orchestra: who is this? Great stuff all around. 5 thumbs up.
I'm wasn't criticising his playing. Just making a statement...geez I don't know why everyone got upset with me haha. Though I could probably play it and upload it =) I doubt it would be better since I don't have an orchestra behind me and I'm only 15 ;) Furthermore, I don't think you need to be 'better' than someone to give constructive criticism. Just my opinion :]
@cameronsanati I personally think that it sounds like a viola played right. A cello is deeper. This has the timber of a cello with the pitch and clarity of a violin, which is why a viola exists.
Miles, I do not recall this being readily available in sheet music when I played the viola (1960s-early 1980s). I have heard another version of this besides yours (Peter Chung) and I wondered: what the hell was I missing? Where WAS I when this was available? It's BEAUTIFUL, and so is your interpretation!
@MaryKatherine Brown Same here! Good being stand partners with ya, Mary Katherine! But he seriously is one of the best violists I've heard. His sound is so beautiful!
you need to have a decent understanding both of musical technique, and the piece itself, in order to make decent criticisms. You have neither, and before you reply I don't know either, I have studied music to A-level standard (I have an A* in it), I also took my grade 8 viola aged 14 and attained a mark of 140/150. Learn when you're dealing with someone who knows a lot more than you do.
I am a violinist, and I admit the viola's sound is rich and beautiful! It's a guilty pleasure of mine :)
I'm a violinist and violist and had the opportunity to do a master class with Mr Hoffman, and it was an incredible experience. He is both a phenomenal violist and phenomenal teacher.
+MaryKatherine Brown Lucky you :D
Its nice always seeing positive comments on these types of videos. Very refreshing.
thumbs up if you play the viola!
Thank you Miles Hoffman. It was a very beautiful performance. Bruch's music is always beautiful.
Love this one. Thank you, Bruch, for writing this one for us!
Magnifique.
Beautifull!!! Thank you, Max Bruch, thank you, Milles Hoffman!
Absolutely wonderful, thank you
I love this piece and being able to perform it was so much fun.
this piece is my favorite...i am playing it now....and its awesome
this sounds absolutely amazing!
i am currently in the proccess of learning this piece and if i can play it half as good as this, i will be extremely happy, because this is just that good.
beautiful! I love viola
Stunning! My favourite Max Bruch piece. :-)
Beyond Words!
My heart aches. I will be playing this soon and i hope to sound as good.
Wow. Magnificent
wow this is some great viola playing!!!
NICE!!!!!!!! This is pretty awesome stuff right here. Hoffman has a WONDERFUL tone, and a sensitivity and musicality that are off the charts. I am in love. The orchestra: who is this? Great stuff all around. 5 thumbs up.
Es mi obra favorita de viola
Beautiful! I want to learn this piece now! :-D
beautiful
I am in awe, I must go and tackle hug him now.
I'm wasn't criticising his playing. Just making a statement...geez I don't know why everyone got upset with me haha. Though I could probably play it and upload it =) I doubt it would be better since I don't have an orchestra behind me and I'm only 15 ;)
Furthermore, I don't think you need to be 'better' than someone to give constructive criticism. Just my opinion :]
it sounds weirdly christmassy! I love it.
That was beautiful.
@cameronsanati I personally think that it sounds like a viola played right. A cello is deeper. This has the timber of a cello with the pitch and clarity of a violin, which is why a viola exists.
Miles, I do not recall this being readily available in sheet music when I played the viola (1960s-early 1980s). I have heard another version of this besides yours (Peter Chung) and I wondered: what the hell was I missing? Where WAS I when this was available? It's BEAUTIFUL, and so is your interpretation!
Wonderful.
@MaryKatherine Brown Same here! Good being stand partners with ya, Mary Katherine! But he seriously is one of the best violists I've heard. His sound is so beautiful!
Superbe!
...hermosa pieza de Bruch...como su interpretación..
solista y orquestación!!!...
have this as one of my ABRSM grade 8 exam :)))
AWESOME LOL ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Thanks.
Echt schön,super.
Dang.
Woderfullllllllllllll
Very very romantic!!!
Does anyone know where I can buy this recording?
seems Miles has a wonderful instrument to play on
what exactly is it?
@anisuthideyakoindu Its a viola
@BoAexecute really? I thought it was an ilova
Splenbid .
lots of flats :P
you play it better then
*wet phlegm cough* 6:20
you need to have a decent understanding both of musical technique, and the piece itself, in order to make decent criticisms. You have neither, and before you reply I don't know either, I have studied music to A-level standard (I have an A* in it), I also took my grade 8 viola aged 14 and attained a mark of 140/150. Learn when you're dealing with someone who knows a lot more than you do.