Fun fact: the original piece was written for two double basses. The violin part was transcribed by Camillo Sivori, Paganini's student.

Rinat I have so much respect for you. When you had a stroke and never played again I literally almost gave up my career. You are such a hero to me. I know people who have a personal relationship with you. They say you toke this and turned it positive. Your trying to play the bass again. I really admire and respect you. You a hero to me 100000000000%.

Rinat is a god on the double bass.

Just realized that both Alina and Rinat are playing from memory. Playing solo works by memory is one thing but chamber music? And specifically this? Just wow.

They must be one of the most musically talented families ever!

casual my ass, this is the best video of the grand duo

Until we meet again, Mr. Ibragimov. For now, rest in peace.

He's a fabulous bass player, as well as having an amazing bass and bow. He's playing very high harmonics with perfect accuracy, a trait hard to find in any bass players, but Rinat is truly amazing.

He solved the double bass.

I love Rinat's face around the 11:30 mark. That's a proud father.

Incredible performance. No words can be... or ever will be found to describe this moment in musical history.

R. I. P. We love you, Rinat.

Браво Брависсимо! Верх совершенства исполнительского искусства! Комментарии просто излишни. Браво брависсимо!

Такого уровня у контрабасиста не видел, скрипка завораживает. Шок. Просто не реальная техника, Божественная музыка. Не могу наслушаться. Брависсимо.

If I could play my bass like this, I'd be set for the rest of my musical career

On devrais interdire à la perfection d'exister, car le son qui sort de vos instruments l'égale de loin et mes larmes sont sorties toute seules... un pur instant d'émotion... magnifique, splendide, merveilleux... sortit d'un rêve... il n'y a pas d adjectif pour qualifier un si beau trio... bravo...

Лучшее исполнение дуэта скрипки с басом Боттезини, которое я слышал. :)

Nous traversons LA MUSIQUE de plein pieds avec ces excellents interprètes que sont Rinat Ibragimov à la contrebasse et Alina Ibragimova , sa fille , au violon, tandis que nous ne pouvons les déranger alors que eux , oui , nous bousculent musiqu'amicalement par leur total lâcher prise dans leur expression de noblesse d'expression des sentiments par le langage miraculeux de si belles musiques ....

This is absolutely stunning - unbelievable virtuosity from both players in a piece which is quite decent musically too, very much a showpiece but not just that. I don't know when the video was made, but Alina is now 38 and pursuing a concert career of the very greatest distinction. Seeing her live, with an orchestra or playing chamber music with the Chiaroscuro Quartet or the pianist Cedric Tiberghien, is an unforgettable experience. 🎻

8:15 this part is awesome! wow!

They even aren't dressed up with suits or fancy dresses, just looking casual and playing wonderful... That's the real art

Je ne me lasse tout simplement pas d'écouter ce grand duo de Bottesini , magnifiquement interprété ici ! Merci beaucoup 😘

WOOOW! this is a treasure! THIS IS AWESOME! THIS IS SO MARVELOUS!

Pierre Hellouin. Absolument fantastique. Remarquable interprétation. De plus, la maitrise techniques de ces trois instrumentistes, laisse croire qu'il n'y a aucune difficulté technique, le tout ajouté à un immense talent. Toute mon admiration, notamment au contrebassiste. BRAVO et mille fois Bravo.

I have seen her live! It was epic :P she played the whole concerto with HUGE high heels!!

Rinat, you were and still are one of my biggest inspirations, i hope to be as good as you one day. May you play again someday, and until we meet again May you rest in peace

Thank you for posting this. I genuinely enjoyed listening and also seeing the three of you play. Very good musical chemistry between you two string players. Fantastic.

Конробасист просто потрясаем своим мастерством. Ооочень чисто, дует невероятно хорошо звучит. Спасибо!

Digging Ibragimov so much right now...both of them.

It is not common to find such a taste along with precision in execution in double bassist, cheers to you, sometimes ones sees the Music, behind all that wood and steel and horse hair, sweat and patience.

Bottesini's Gran Duo is profoundly poetic musical melody. What a lovely rendition!

Огромное спасибо вам! Ринат вы со своей дочкой просто шикарно заучите!! Осталось только снова сыграть в Большом Театре)) И еще раз ОГРОМНОЕ СПАСИБО Вам за вклад в контрабасовое искусство!

Impressive performance particularly for intonation point of view.

I've only been playing violin for 3 months, following Suzuki method. Musicians like these wonderful people, they inspire me to improve. Thanks for posting this :)

stunning performance.

TEARS. in my eyes... GaSP.

My orchestra group and I saw just her live preform with the NC Symphony in a dress rehearsal. Great violinist.

bravo bravo,both,is a concert very much achieved ..........special compliments to you, Rinat,you are my favorite double bass player

Certifié intergalactique ! Le meilleur Bottesini Gran Duo !

I'm just going to go cry in a practice room now.

Mr. Ibragimova, your combination of control and passion is unbelievable.

Alina is beautifull

By far the best version out there imo

Jesus christ, absolutely amazing.

Fantastic playing by two great artists. What an unbelievable bassist!

5:57 he just flicked a hand to catch a note. That's some quick hands!

Super!...herzlichen Glückwünsch!...Vielen dank für Ihren Meistersklass....und hoffe ich mich noch viele neue Wiedergabung zuhören!Viele Grüß!

Es Bottesini!!! Los grandes musicos pueden resucitar el alma del compositor y durante la musica ellos ya no existen. Existe Bottesini. Esto es el arte, bravo!

uhhhhhh WHY CANT I BE THAT GOOD T PLAYING BASS AMZING !!!!

This is my 12th time listening/what incredible music making!

Bravo! Such perfection and inner beauty !

father and daughter. how incredible

Прекрасно! Молодцы! ....В основном,какие родители-такие дети.

I am not typically prone to blaspheming or profanity but Holy F***! Such elegant virtuosity..

roba dell'altro mondo ......che sogno ragazzi ascoltare questa musica è più efficace del migliore anti ansia in commercio........

bellissima esecuzione. Complimenti!

so very beautiful indeed. No wonder this frame has been viewed almost 77 thousand times by now.

Absolutely delightful trio ! Thanks a lot for your kindness.

As a bassist, can say my hat off! Congratulations!

Glorious music and performance. BRAVI.

RIP, Rinat....😭😭😭❤

This is about as good as it gets!!! Dang!!!!!!

7:17 omg! Gave me goosebumps, love this masterpiece

Who needs sheet music when you are this awesome?!

The way it's been filmed in the beginning makes it feel like I'm watching a meme. Great Video.

Rinat is simply one of the best!!! Great playing both of them, I love this.

Amazing.. thank you rinat for all the music

Brilliant work!!!

Bravo guys! Excellent performance !

WoOoOoW !!! BRAVOOO !!! !!! !!!

this is simply amazing. woooow

Fabulous performance!!!!!!!!!!

im a bass player myself and i look at this guy and wish that some day ill have skill like that

Brilliant playing💯

That was phenomenal! Never heard such a duo before, bravo all involved!

c'est magnifique!!

11 years ago since the first time I watched this!

Wonderful and beautiful throughout, Fantastic.

Excellent musicians and great tone from both of them, bravo!

Three is a crowd in a duo :) great performance!

wow what an amazing sound

Para música extraordinaria, músicos extraordinarios!👏

Unbelievable playing! I would love to hear this live in a concert hall.

Qué pasada!!! Gracias por compartirlo. Thanks very much for sharing!!!

This is amazing to watch, and even better to hear. Thanks for posting

Hey Joey, I am not a violinist, but a bassist currently working on this piece. This isn't exactly standard rep. like the Koussevitsky and Dittersdorf concertos, but it is quite popular. It is as technically difficult as it is aurally beautiful, which makes it a very rewarding piece to play. I don't know where you are in your playing career, but it makes a great recital piece for college and above. Best of Luck. -Connor H.

I played it for my exam! Nice to hear it again. and - BRAVO!! Well done!

Grandeeee Rinat! hermoso !!

Браво! Спасибо за доставленное удовольствие!

What an excellent and touching sound....love it !!!!!

Great. Now I have to start listening to Bottesini.

This is beautiful music. The instruments compliment each other. I'm learning to play the violin . There is nothing like the classical teaching and training to develop skills.

These guys are rocking out on this piece.

Simply beautiful!!!!

Me sigue dando emoción!!!👏👏👏

Beautiful and thrilling !!!!!

Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you.

beautifully played ....bravissimi !

Fantastic! Great work.

Outstanding, bravo!