Brahms: Violinkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Hilary Hahn ∙ Paavo Järvi

That fourth finger vibrato has more power than all of my muscles combined

I‘m so proud of Hilary :) She mastered my concerto 10/10

I was a rock guitarist. At 6 in the morning after a party my friend said "Just listen to this." I said, "Not more classical." He said, "No, just imagine you're playing this on the guitar." I just sat there with my mouth open. I've never been the same since. Thank you, Brahms, for opening the door.

Important parts in the Brahms Violin Concerto I. Allegro non troppo 0:40 - the opening 2:55 - build up for solo start 3:16 - epic entrance 6:01 - powerful part 7:13 - lovely part 8:58 - most epic part 9:25 - epic octaves 10:35 - mysterious part 11:51 - explosive part 12:22 - panicky part 13:58 - similar melody to 6:01 15:14 - similar melody to 7:13 16:59 - similar melody to 8:58 18:06 - cadenza 22:56 - ending phrase II. Adagio 24:10 - the beginning 24:17 - oboe solo 26:04 - violin solo start 26:45 - beautiful ending of phrase 27:07 - happier part 27:23 - interesting part 27:33 - build up for something crazy! 27:41 - sad & tragic part 28:19 - sentimental & adventures part 29:22 - solo between oboe & violin 30:11 - hopeful part 31:08 - ending phrase III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 32:15 - purely happy beginning 33:00 - jumpy part 33:26 - focused octaves 33:48 - screaming part 34:12 - main theme return 34:31 - calming part 34:48 - calm & wavy part 35:21 - powerful ending of phrase 35:46 - similar to 33:26 but different notes 36:08 - same melody as 33:48 but different notes 36:58 - intense part 37:17 - soft & hopeful part 38:35 - bouncy part 39:15 - triumphant part 39:48 - elegant & powerful ending 39:56 - applause Put in the comments what video I should do this on next!

I thought this was going to help me with my writing, but I ended up just watching the performance.

3:16 the part you may be looking for

Her intonation is perfect. As is her tone. Beautiful playing

Hilary Hahn is so good that she even lines up her bow hair removal with the orchestra : ) 9:54

That pinky vibrato... Well you know, it's practical!

She's always in complete control. What a superb musician.

Thank you twoset for introducing me to this incredible woman!

I like how Hilary Hahn enjoys the rest of the orchestra. I think you don't see it very often.

I use the same bath towel, with different results.

Great performance by Hahn and great conducting by Putin. edit: In all seriousness though, I think that Hilary Hahn interprets Brahms the best. Beyond her phenomenal technical skill to master this tough concerto, she plays with a natural "heaviness" in her bow and vibrato that perfectly suits the richness of Brahms.

My dad introduced me to Brahm´s music when i was about 7 years old: many years have passed and he is not with me anymore. Listening to Brahm is like having a bit of my dad again.

Brilliant. I love how she is so gracious and acknowledges the orchestra.

Listening to the 1st movement with occasional thunder from a storm on the horizon, I think it gives it the right feel

00:38 I. Allegro non troppo 24:06 II. Adagio 32:14 III. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace 39:56 Applause

Classical music has a certain sophistication that can elevate any moment.

The oboe solo that opens the second movement is perfection.