It's not so common to watch someone perform with such a combination of soul and technical accuracy. He absolutely nails it.

Kudos not only to the soloist, the conductor, and the orchestra, but also to the recording engineer that captured this performance in a flawless manner!

I don't think I have ever heard a better rendition, and he does it with such ease!

Mr. Jackiw gives one of the most outstanding interpretations of this work that I've heard. His tone and technique are amazing. Many thanks for sharing this performance.

Very touching how he encourages the conductor to recognize the harpist and then gives her his flowers.

I have confidence this recording would serve as a cornerstone for classical music for years to come. His layered sensitivity, nuanced execution -- nothing is overdone or underdone, everything in the right amount without undermining the artistic integrity of the piece. Most of all, it's completely selfless and devoted to the music. As evident by the principal's facial expressions throughout the entire performance! I've listened to this video countless times now, helps me concentrate and reminds me how beautiful the world can be. Thank you, Stefan.

This is the best Bruch Scottish Fantasy ever. Elegant, beautiful, and perfect sound.

The number of times I've listened to this is uncountable. It's my breakfast, lunch, and dinner :)

Totally amazing. The orchestra is trying to keep up with him. What a clean, in tune performance! I love the cellists' facial expressions, saying, "Yup, he's freaking good."

Rock solid tuning. Rock solid technique. Rock solid musicality. Absolutely heavenly sound in high positions. No over-playing. No thrashing. No nasty over pressured bow noises. Why is this man not at the top of the classical fiddle charts? His playing here is absolutely stella.

This young man is in love with his violin. That is why he plays with passion and feeling.

매일 들어와서 이 연주자의 영혼을 같이 느낀다 매끄럽기만 한 연주는 감동적이지않다 그러나 이 연주자는 날 것의 싱그럽고 액티브하고 동시에 가슴을 저릿하게 만드는 섬세한연주가 일품이다 누군가가 그리울때 이 연주를 듣노라면 애타는 선율이 가슴을 때리다가 이내 그리움뒤의 평온을 선물해준다 단연 최고다!

About 15years ago, I heard Stephen play this song in Korea. He was a nameless young violinist and played it much more aggressively and toughly than this. I've never felt such emotion listening to this song played by any other even Heifetz before and after that day. Getting smoother and composed, 4th movement, especially intro, reminds me of that time. I love it!

This is the best Scottish Fantasy ever; I used to love Heifetz's Fantasy the most...but this is a very tough one to ever top by anyone else.

정말로 혼이 담긴 아름다운 연주다.이렇게 좋은 연주는 처음이다. 듣는 사람을 몰입시키는 연주, 작곡자의 마음을 속속들이 찾아서 보여주는 듯한 감상을 즐겼다. 자칫 기교에만 만족하는 그런 연주에서 탈피한, 그야말로 만족하는 흐뭇한 예술이다.젊이가 이렇게까지 표현할 수 있다는 것은 참으로 드문 모습이었다.

24:24-24:40 Now THAT is an exquisite moment! The cellist caught it also and the smile spread across his face! The cellist, in fact, has a marvelous time throughout the entire piece 27:30. 30:45 hearty clapping with such appreciation...It is nice to see orchestra members enjoying and in harmony with the soloist, conductor and the music.

this young man blows me away with his refined tone and sensibility, all to serve the music . A class of his own. His Korngold concerto here on youtube is another fine example. He gets under my skin, moves me truly. And in both peformances I am also impressed with the orchestras and conductors!

I'm speechless. No word can catch this performance. It's gorgeously beautiful.

I wish more people would listen to this 💝.

The amount of hand cramps I get from the Finale, and Jackiw just breezes it over like it's breakfast.

beside the beautiful body movments which seem to control his tone his commitment to each note, his rhythm, the phrasing: a divine perfomance.

Perfection! A masterpiece of a performance!!!!! One can search high and low but will NEVER find/hear a better transcription! THIS IS IT!!!

Look at disbelief on the face of the cellist starting at 29:30. It culminates a bit later in face saying “I’ll could never be as good as that guy, and I don’t mind a bit”. The way the cellist applauds later shows his respect and admiration. This is something one doesn’t see often in music videos.

this kid is frekin supernatural. He plays every single note perfectly which is baaaasically impossible. im watching the cellist dudes face for half the video lool

Stefan Jackiw has achieved the highest Level of musicianship. Not only has He become one with the Music but he has become music herself to the point of oblivion that there still is such a thing like a body or an Instrument. What an Inspiration.

1- Jackiw has to be considered one of the most exciting soloists in the world right now. Thank you for coming to Denver a few weeks ago (although now my son has the Prokofiev 2 on on constant loop), please come back to CO soon. 2- This orchestra is world class and so is their recording engineer.

My beloved uncle passed a few weeks ago. It was his favourite piece of music, ever. He even wrote a book on it and published it last summer. So proud of him, forever. I played it next to him in the hospital, at his funeral and now when I'm studying and missing him so much and I can feel him here with me listening to it. My mentor, my guide, my guardian angel, my best friend, my uncle. Another light has just gone on in heaven.

This is the best recording of Baruch's Scottish Fantasie. Jackie's's performance is simply stunning. One cannot miss the admiration of the cellist. I enjoyed these two performers.!!!

I really fall in love with this piece of music. Every morning on my way to work I on it on my mobile phone. Most of my phone data used up on listening to this music. I heard this at least 25 times. Bravo Stefan. I hope you can play in Singapore.

this is my favourite recording, perfect in so many ways. A testament to this is the grin on the assistant principal cellist's face in the final movement!

Never heard such perfect violin playing. Perfect orchestra. Perfect sound recording. What a musical treat! Performance not from this world. ❤

Stefan Jackiw plays the violin with so much passion and beauty. I keep returning to this performance again and again! Wow!

A magnificent performance by the whole ensemble, so much passion and energy. Thank you to the conductor, the orchestra, the magnificent harpist and the truly wonder soloist, not forgetting the person who posted this on KZfaq.

This almost 6 years ago. Jackiw plays with the most incredible clarity and feeling. He simply sweeps me away. How is it that he remains relatively obscure?! Why is he not more recognized?!

Grandissimo violinista con prestigiosa orchestra

At first glance, I thought the soloist in the thumbnail was Maxim Vengerov. However, when I clicked the video, I was very pleasantly surprised! This soloist is superb!

I feel like the Finale is one of those good examples of classical being inspiration or the early stages of heavy metal music. I can easily feel the movement of the soloist with the fast paced choppiness in the notes then abruptly slurring multiple notes at once. Pure magic.

Magnificent piece by Max Bruch.Stefan and the entire orchestra flawless.MAGNIFICO

His my favorite musician his color amazing beautiful...

Stepan pi jackiw ... A young hopeful violinist from harvard !! His passionate performance of violin, The melody of the violin flowing through the tip of his hand is truly touching and touching...

Don’t know how else to put it... This performance touches my soul. I come back to it again and again. The amount of space he and the orchestra allow is amazing. So vulnerable and touching. The perfect marriage of incredible soloist, conductor, and orchestra. Absolutely mind-blowing.

I am an amateur violinist. It is wonderful to see and hear how this incredible piece can be played by a great young talent. Thanks You Tube for the posting.

Stunning performance. Saw this video on 2015 and still captivated by it now. I hope Stefan will make appearance again sometimes sooner. His amazing talent needs to be shared with the world. Wherever you are, Stefan, and whatever you are doing now, I wish you nothing but the best. We also need to congratulate the cameramen and the camera director of the video for his/her successful effort in capturing Stefan and the orchestra's emotion through great angles and points of view. So far the best rendition of Scottish Fantasy I can claim. Bravo!!

What a perfect performance 😂 😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 so touched performance !!! Thank you Jackiw😭

The beauty of his tone, his sensitivity and intensity give me goosebumps... wonderful performance!

I am so fortunate to have happened upon this video tonight. I had never heard of the Galician Symphony before, but I know I'll be hearing more of them now!

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieses spätromantischen Konzerts mit außergewöhnlich süßem Ton der Solovioline und gut harmonisierten Töne anderer Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders spannend. Der geniale Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Orchester im lyrischen Tempo mit effektiv kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wunderbar!

He is just outstanding. A musician of such depth, with tremendous understanding of the music. His phrasing and lines are gorgeous. Tone is stunning too. What an absolute joy to listen to such a remarkable talent.

Look at the orche people's clapping. How wonderful Stefan's playing! Love him!

Hermosísima obra. La música de Max Bruch siempre melodiosa y melancólica. Interpretada con gran expresividad por este magnífico joven violinista. Gracias Stefan, Bravoo!!!!

Love him so much and this is the best version of scottish fantasy I have ever heard!!! Impressive and touching.

Such a wonderfull interpretation both from orquestra and soloist...

This is an amazing rendition of the piece. so full of soul. I listened to other virtuosos and while they are all of course fantastic in their own rights, I ALWAYS come back to this video for Bruch's Scottish Fantasy. I don't know about who is better, but Stefan Jackiw spoke to me with his music.

His technique and dynamics are mind blowingly awesome.. superb closing part!

Mr. Jackiw is a tout-de-force of violin. The blending of the timeless Bruch and the brilliant Jackiw turns the piece into a breathtaking and intoxicating art of music that transports the listeners to Seventh Heaven -- Unforgettable!

Fr. Martha.........he's soooo passionately playing it! Orchestra so great! I'm so Blessed to listen to such music! Thank you !

Wow! I can't even imagine a more compelling performance of this work.

My husband and I just listened to the first minute or so of the last movement played by all three masters. The crispness of his playing is the best, but, again, it just needs to be slowed down a little more to take the listener on that up and down thrill of this piece. Will look forward to following his career!!!

It was an honour and a complete privilege to listen to this. 🙏🏾 Thank you Mr Jackiw.

Música que jamás morirá porque es inmortal y será escuchada de generación en generación escrita por grandes genios para el Alma.😘😘🙏🏻

I can only agree with all other comments. Absolutely fantastic. I did know that Stefan Jackiw is a supertalent, but this , so inspiring, is beyond anything I have ever heard. Please Mr Jackiw, make an album including this piece! I would also like to hear Stefan live. Will he be performing in Sweden in the near future? That would be great!

So amazing.. I listen to his violin pieces every evening. Today i listened Scottish fantasy with tears in my eyes. Thank you so much Stefan Jackiw !

피천득님의 외손자분 최고입니다 예술적재능은 유전인가봅니다 뒤의 첼리스트두분은 하도많이들어서 길가다가 만나면 반갑게 인사할것같이 친근합니다

One of the most magical and beautiful pieces ever written for the violin! Bel Canto for the violin! And what wonderful and moving performance!

Had I not listen to this great performance by Stefan....... it would have been a great loss....

super fine performance. i guess this is the best version of scottish fantasy of all.

Слёзы, мурашки по коже от такого исполнения! Талант от Бога!

Discovered this wonderful piece....then heard Stefan Jackiw. Cant describe my reaction.....BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!

I CAN'T STOP LISTENING THIS PIECE PLAYED BY STEFAN JACKIW - EXCELLENT!

every piece you play comes from your heart. you are my favorite violinist that i look up to.

Very wonderful violinist...love Bruch's music

Heavenly sound🎻Magnificent performance!!!Marvelously beauty!!!

llevo muchos años escuchando violinistas. desde qué máximo Vengerov y Gil shagan empezaban a darse a conocer. este es la segunda vez que lo escucho y he llorado. un super clase que no sé cómo todavía no lo había escuchado

Bloody kid. Bloody beautiful performance. Causes my hairs to stand on end.. Love him.

Ah, Bruch's "4th" Violin Concerto! The most "violiny", if you will, of the Bruchian treasures and, therefore, the most ingratiating, fulfilling and gratifying for the soloist (not to mention the audience!!). The response, both during the performance (facial) and afterward (same cellist's applause was so loud you can hear it above the appreciative din) tells the story. Really, forget the very few minor mistakes and the inexorable tempi in the last movement (Stefan burning through some passages, yet completely persuasive), this is unbridled joy, commitment and love. Oh, to be that cellist...what a life-affirming experience!

he is a heifetz of sorts...impeccable precision in notes with much originality, musicality, style and everything and more of a great violin virtuoso...had not heard about him until today..Got me spellbound and captivated to the 6th sense..

I Love it. What a great performance

He made the violin (a device) spoken directly to your senses and heart! Beyond words, but felt from the heart! How wonderful! A very talented violinist among the new generation! Looking forward to his performance in near future. Bravo! 💕😊

This man truly plays from the heart!

Never heard of this violinist but oh my, what an exquisite soloist!! Bravo.

What a wonderful performance! Incredibly emotional! His violin sounds so powerful! I am really moved my Stefan Jackiw's interpretation.

perfect & so touching...I have no other words.....

Great performance. There is so much passion in this violinist's playing.

This is one of the gifts for humanity. Jackiw, the Orchestra, just so perfect it is truly unbelievable. Who ever posted this, bless you....

He is the best so far interpreting this music.. you are amazing stefan !

One word: stellar!

Absolutely stunning as always. I also love how the orchestra was so happy and supportive!

His sensitivity throughout the introduction is just so beautiful and captivating- I keep replaying it over and over again because it just so wonderful! I love the musicality and feeling he has- this is my favorite interpretation of the piece!

So clean and great unity between soloist and the ensemble, very heartfelt performing!

Orchestra superb. Violinist perfect

Best version ever heard

A powerful performance! Impressed by his speed and clarity.

Whoa whoa whoa……! 🔥🔥🔥 Not just the fiercest, but also the most intense and divine performance~. 🙏

A splendid performance from one and all! !With special; regard to the soloist .

No gauze; no feathering; purely exquisite notes. I can hear each one. Wow!

...and further to my earlier comment, fabulous sound quality of this clip!

learned to love this piece during university days, still love it with all me heart!

Again and again, just great!

This is so good. I finally found a 'listenable' version of Scottish Fantasy.

If this exact performance were on CD, I would pay $100.00 for it.