She is a truly exceptional performer and human being. As for interviews, she did a 90 minute "interview" with 2 Set Violin. The last 1/2 hour has some of the best insights into a performer's artistic sensibilities that I've ever seen.

I wish it was the same when it comes to electric bass guitar strings! ;-)

Indeed. Still I would love to try The Peter Infelds.

@@MathieuDeVinois me too!!

To me thomastik dominant are the best strings for any kind of violin

I wish the interview was longer

She has such a lovely voice, so articulate, intelligence flows from her, and very lovely to look at - well, maybe not more than your average Greek Goddess - and so she's just mesmerizing.

As a musician myself I was like "HOW DO YOU GET THIS ZEN"?

@@chrispham6599 It's Hilary Hahn we are talking about. This is... expectable.

Musicians need a lot to be able to perform. It is good to see that Hahn cares about the small things, because they do matter.

Hilary literally has zero anxiety or nerve when she performs.

@@vt4979 it seems like it

LOL SAMEE AHAHAHA

I don't believe this has anything to do with the various string brands. It is your instrument that decides. Your instrument might have a very different personality compared to Hillary Hahn's instrument. You have to try as many strings as possible until your instrument says "I love this, don't change my strings anymore ". You will know when it happens. Don't choose your strings based upon what your favorite musicians use, your favorite soloists have tried and tested many strings before they actually found the right strings for them. Of course, explore their choices and see whether your instrument loves them or not, but don't get stuck on them, because you risk depriving your instrument of its best possible sound. Try as many strings as possible from each brand and see what your instrument wants.

@@medicinemadisonofficial Sound advice. But if you have a good, balanced instrument like Hilary's Vuillaume a neutral string like the Dominant or the Tonica is a good place to start and and probably all you'll ever need. I suspect you only need a more opinionated string if your instrument has an issue that needs correcting. People get over-obsessed with strings, I think. The player, the bow, the instrument, even the rosin, are more important in my experience.

@@tullochgorum6323 well...most people don't own the finest Cremonese violins which are usually in the hands of the greatest soloists... so I believe that the more you can improve your instrument through strings and setup, the more you can get our of it. Of course in the end the violinist makes all the difference.

@@tullochgorum6323 my own instrument did not enjoy Tonica much. It did enjoy Evah but I am still looking for strings that are dark and powerful, with a Guarnieri-like sound profile.

Two videos on the matter: Adam Neely's _Scotch snaps in hip hop_ or David Bruce's _How the way you talk affects the music you write_ .

As a linguist myself, I feel drawn to German on account of Bach's music. I know what she means.

Jane, a very nice comment from you one year ago about spoken language and grammar of music. I have just found this interview with Hilary. By the way, I am Tarzan. Best greetings!

@@staffanolofsson8201 Hello there, Tarzan !

Hi Koji, thank you very much for your kind words and your feedback! We really appreciate it 😃 Best wishes, your Thomastik-Infeld Team

Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate it!

Yes right.

She announced reactivation of her KZfaq channel a few days ago

With two set

She posted on Instagram explaining how she was spending her sabbatical. Things include learning a new language, gardening, and improving her cooking.

She also has two daughters, maybe she is spending time with them? I hope so!

don't worry, we have a crush on her too! 🤫

Same problem here! 🙈

Leave my sweetie alone. Hillary is a nice happy marry women.

Dont worry, Brett too

I believe we all do.

Less talented people have way more undeserved attitude than she will ever have

Vielen Dank für das positive Feedback! 😉

I can only think.... jealousy? Haha

Thành Đạt Đỗ she is using dominant but another e-string. I thing it's pirastro gold.

@@ErikSvansbo Thanks !

That's right, Hilary plays our Dominant violin strings. The e-string that comes with the regular 135 set has a fast response but sometimes offers too little soloistic power. Thus Hilary has been using different e-strings and is now testing a new prototype by Thomastik-Infeld. Meanwhile, Thomastik-Infeld offers over 65 different e-strings for you to find your ideal combination! If you need string consultation, don't hesitate contacting us via marketing@thomastik-infeld.com

Hi Gabriel, as said in the description, it's an Interview about her passion for music, the challenges of travelling, her professional highlights and the five things that she always takes with her.😉 Best, your Thomastik-Infeld Team

Gabriel I have Peter infeld pi p100 please try this strings. It's very good strings. I have Maggini it's dark that why I used this strings.

I read this in an article written when she was 12: “Her left pinky is 1/4 of an inch longer than the pinky on her right hand. Her dad says it’s every violinist’s dream”

Hi Thomas, thank you so much for your very honest feedback! We are very happy, that you found your ideal string partner in DOMINANT and we're sorry that you had problems ith your e-string! Would you please send us your detailed feedback regarding the DOMINANT E-string via technik@thomastik-infeld.com so we can connect you with our string experts? Please describe them, what exactly are you missing - they know every single string trick and problem solver and they’ll help you finding your perfect string set up which creates for you the best possible playing experience!

@@ThomastikInfeldVienna Not a defect ; the Dominant strings are a minimum requirement I set my students. A tried and tested string. In terms of upper register, certain gold covered E strings have more presence and a stronger tone... in terms of open E, the Dominant is sweet and does not whistle... so it's mostly in the 7th position + range why people seek alternative Es ( in my humble opinion )

Hi @@pandoraefretum The DOMINANT E-string 130 has a very dark sound and barely whistles. This string is ideally suited for students and for musicians with very sensitive ears. Hillary has been a devoted DOMINANT player since forever, but she is using a different E-string, always testing new options - right now, the newly released Dominant PRO DP01 and DP01SN. These are also the E-strings our Head of Development, Franz Klanner recommends. You’ll find the most detailed descriptions on www.thomastik-infeld.com/en/new-releases/dominant-pro and a direct comparision between all Dominant and Dominant PRO E-Strings here: www.thomastik-infeld.com/pdf/DP100_Download_pdf_EN.pdf

Hi Oleander, thank you so much for your interest in our artists and their strings! The DOMINANT E-string 130 has a very dark sound and barely whistles. This string is ideally suited for students and for musicians with very sensitive ears. Hillary has been a devoted DOMINANT player since forever, but she is using a different E-string, always testing new options - right now, the newly released Dominant PRO DP01 and DP01SN. These are also the E-strings our Head of Development, Franz Klanner recommends. You’ll find the most detailed descriptions on www.thomastik-infeld.com/en/new-releases/dominant-pro and a direct comparision between all Dominant and Dominant PRO E-Strings here: www.thomastik-infeld.com/pdf/DP100_Download_pdf_EN.pdf

@@ThomastikInfeldVienna I appreciate you taking the time to reply... I think I am going to try a set of Dominant Pro for Xmas... I realise I need them on for 2 months to make a fair decision whether they suit me or not. Thanks for the links too.

Dear Jamie, many thanks for asking! We are happy to translate this for you: “I also speak German and my vocabulary is good enough to talk about everyday things but not about music.” Best wishes, your Thomastik-Infeld Team

@@ThomastikInfeldVienna Thank you!

Joseph Joachim?

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 Oh yes, thank you! that's correct, here is the first Wikipedia search result. ...”The Concerto in D major, Op. 77, was composed by Johannes in 1878 and dedicated to his friend, the Joseph Joachim. I do recall that they collaborated on the concerto in D

Thank you very much for your feedback! It is very much appreciated and we'll take it into consideration when recording further interview videos. Is there a specific interviewer you'd suggest? 😊

​@@ThomastikInfeldVienna :) No, just an ordinary person talking, like your interviewee, not a professional voiceover actor. It's a conversation, not a performance. This was all overdubbed later, correct? Just leave it with the original sound recorded at the time. Maybe it was the cameraperson? That would have been fine.

Hi Rio, thank you so much for getting in touch! Unfortunately, Thomastik-Strings don’t come for free (even though we wish they would). Just a quick explanation: On average, it takes us two years to develop a string! Our strings have to meet the highest demands of playability, projection and resilience. A vast range of sound colors at all volumes, assertiveness when playing in an orchestra and an increased response are just some of the requirements to be satisfied. Intricate designs, complex manufacturing processes, high-quality materials and absolute precision are needed to achieve this. A string looks like a simple stand of sound, but it’s really so much more. Furthermore, Thomastik-Infeld develops and produces strings in Vienna, Austria’s capital city. From here, our strings get shipped worldwide. As some countries (like Latin America) have higher trade tariffs, unfortunately the prices for our products can be higher.

@@ThomastikInfeldVienna i see 😇

Hi, glad you enjoyed this interview! Also thanks for your feedback, we appreciate it!

​@@ThomastikInfeldVienna It's great, and very unusual for us USA audiences, to see an interview where the person interviewed is allowed to fully answer and extrapolate - please keep that up for whatever reason it happened here, intentional or otherwise!

Yes it was quite disturbing... it sounded like Hilary interviewed herself by typing the questions into a computer to get a speech generator to ask her the questions haha. I'm also wondering about the voice-over. I assume she's being asked in English, if so, maybe by someone with a strong German accent and even if they're hard to understand then just put subtitles at the bottom? It wouldn't be so disturbing.

​ @Liam Neville Violist Maybe it's 'extreme' social distancing? A tested, masked and trusted person films while the interviewer keeps their distance, after that depending on the audience there's either a dubbed for language V/O or the like?