This boy, gold medal at the Tchaikovsky 2011, is poised to become the world No.1. For me he is it already. He is not only a consummate virtuoso. I have never heard such a beautiful cello sound. I've never seen play with so amazing technical mastery, with such surely and ease, with such sensitivity and expressive depth ... Words fail me. Please, if you have not seen it yet, watch it here on KZfaq the Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra by Tchaikovsky.

It’s these kind of videos that remind me I need to practice 😂

Beeindruckend...!

Simply the best I've ever heard( I've heard a lot of 'em!) technique,intonation, and style! A GREAT pleasure. So much to emulate ! Lynn Harrell

As beautiful as Menuhin’s performance of the same on violin. What a talent.

forever my favorite performance of this piece!!!

Fantastic beautiful I can still hear the music long after he finished. Best wishes from India with Blessings.

An almost flawless performance of an extremely difficult piece that needs to sounds as if it is simple to play, if it is to achieve its musical purpose.

This young man is just incredible, He seems to have it all... What an inspiration!!!

Unbelievable! Masterly performed. But I can't get over the casual look on his face as he meets so calmly with devastatingly difficult passages. This is something to see as well as to hear. And I can't hear it often enough!

It's a wonderful performance of a masterpiece. I am fascinated by the beautiful tone. I want to give a lot of applause.

Still astonished by his volcanic talent after 8 years since I first saw this video.

Wow. Amazing performance.

Wonderful !

Two thumbs up!!

Cello sound is very good. One of the best playings

Unbelievable performance. I've heard many performances of this piece, but I've never really heard it until now.. I am beyond words.

proud of being Armenian, Bravo NAREK

Magnificent!!! I've never seen the most perfect cellist ever! It was totally great!

the best version of this masterpiece I have ever heard :)

Bravo!!!

Bravo

The best performance I've ever seen!

Technical brilliance & interpretation of a SUBLIME piece of excellence.

I am in tears.

Flawless performance, no doubt.

i honestly can't think of a reason anyone would dislike this...

Narek, please keep making videos! I'll keep watching! It seems the more I listen to you the better & better I get at the cello. My biggest problem playing this piece is artificial harmonics--just haven't been able to get them right. I can listen to this piece over and over again.

bravo complimenti 👍👍

What a brilliant piece!!! Best version for this piece, and his rococo is also the best version i ever heard, and he is same year old as me, simply amazing!

My spirit touched with his soft play...

Gorgeous !!! Great artist .!..!...!.......

Best interpretation I've ever heard!

This is verygood

WOW, WOW, WOW great performance

Eccezionale bravura e pieno di sentimenti. Maggiori successi..

Handsome cellist and a beautiful cello, they go together perfectly.

…simple outstanding.there are just a few cellists on earth i can listen to with music from different composers.this is my favorite now.

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-- Grande performance. Narek Hakhnazaryan est l'étoile montante de ce fabuleux instrument qu'est le violoncelle. --

Impeccable technique; a lovely tone, bright and clean; and great musicality. When I say that this performance reminds me of Maurice Gendron at his best, I hope that it will be taken as a compliment. Bravissimo!

CELLO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. THIS YOUNG PLAYED WITH HEART AND SOUL WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TONE AND TECHNIC i LOVE LISTENING TO HIS PERFORMANCE.

EXCELLENT Performance !

I don't have the words to say, just how beautiful and perfect you played NH.

Wow. This is such a beautiful performance

Flawless harmonics and superb bowing!

One of my favourite pieces for many years.

Awesome. Amazing. Flawless. Just perfect.

The best rendition ever on a magnificent cello by a magnificent virtuoso! 👏👏👏

Always a Sensation.....BRAVO from Acapulco!

As close to a perfection as humanly possible...

Как замечательно , что есть культурные , талантливые люди. Спасибо Вам.

Mesmerizing!!!!

This is marvelous! I also have watched Narek's other video from New England Conservatory playing the same piece. This is a better performance compared to the other one. The difference is that this accompanist followed him and played the broken chords as melodies to support him. She also blended piano sounds underneath the cello sounds, so he was able to shine.

Sublime!!! Incredible tone and amazing clarity. Sooo inspiring!! He will be a star! Beautiful tone but the technicality is jaw-dropping! Love him!!!!

fabulous playing!

bravissimo!!!! bellissimo davvero, un esecuzione magistrale! Paganini non è solo virtuosismi....complimenti!

SUPER !!! Wonderful !!!

So amazing! Such expression and unfailing in technique.

Absolutely brilliant!!!!!!

Narek...il top!

This in the world is what I call "cleanness" and "virtuosity"... You're a genius!!...Bravo from Uganda

My favorite piece, seriously!

Beautiful sound, wonderful playing!

What a level... Oh my God... I Love it!

Very busy piece. Moses was a pretty busy dude in Egypt. Has some interesting country music flavor. Amazing virtuosity! Thank you!

Brilliant!!! these armonics!! oh god!!

Unbelievably good performance!

Unbelievably good!

The Best! Love, and envy his skills!

Extraordinary!!

Holy crap!! 🔥

The best i have heard, wonderful. Thanks for playing !!!

I am just an amateur i love this instrument and from my Humble opinión i really think you are second to nono , look ing at you playing the chello is like being in heaven. You are a wonders .I wish everybody could apreciate the way you tell stories through the Music .thanks a lot

Certifié intergalactique!

My spirit touched by his soft play...

So good! My fav. recording of this piece

Beautifully played...top notch in every way...thank you for posting!

One of the best versions I have ever heard. Congratulations. Wonderful.

It's been nine years since this was put on youtube, and I have read a lot of comments that says he will be the best in the world. But I don't think so, maybe he will be on top 10 but not the best😃😃😃

Magnifique! Merci.

Wonderful! Wunderbar! Hermoso! Great performance! Impecable! De mis favoritas desde niño y ahora no me canso de oírla!

His handsome and so good playing love you

He is a Marvelous cellist!!

Блестяще, браво!

WONDERFUL ! .. WONDERFUL ! WONDERFUL ! ........

Это просто невероятно! Музыка живёт и радует до глубины души во всей полноте. Нет слов. Спасибо Нареку.

BRAVO !!!!

браво, браво, браво

This is amazing! Took my breath away! Such talent!

It’s very nice music how you play

oh my gosh....ah so beautiful and divine!

Как ой чистый звук!

О, как я обожаю это произведение!!!!😊

Outstanding performance. Full cello mastery and great musicality.

Wonderful performance!

每天听一遍！最好的演奏版本 unglaublich schön, ich liebe ihn!

that's sick! (fabulous)

Wow 😊🎶👍👍👍

Best performance ever heard~!!