- Teacher: How relaxed is your right hand while playing violin? - Perlman: YES

I am a 38 yr old black female who lives in the ghetto city of East Cleveland Ohio and I love the violin. I don't know how to play, have never played, however; I FELL IN LOVE with the way this man plays my favorite instrument even though I don't know how to play and have never played. When I heard the musical score for Schindler's List I had to find out who was playing that violin. The way Mr. Perlman plays is wonderfully maddening. I have his CD Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits and this song is track number 6 ( I love ALL the tracks, especially 4, 5, and 6). It's about time a video was shown showing him playing this song. I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT! Anybody can rap, not everyone has a TALENT. He has beautifully mastered how to play-not the violin strings-but my heart strings, THAT IS SKILL. The CD I have belongs to the Windermere Public LIbrary and I refuse to bring it back because I love it so. I just keep paying the late fees, o well, so be it. I love it, I wish I could meet him.

As a violin player, I can tell you that the introduction part may sounds “easy” but actually not at all. It requires difficult bowing control techniques and he just did a superb job.

Itzak Perlman, Il più Grande di tutti i tempi 👏👏👏

It is an unfortunate oversight that the composer's name, Camille Saint-Saens, isn't even mentioned.

You know you have nailed it when you can make a technically challenging piece like this sound fluid, crisp, and easy. The best rendition of this masterpiece that I’ve ever heard.

Fantastic violinist. No words can express the brilliance. The orchestra however is behind in so many areas

This piece will likely never be played this well again. The magic is at full strength here.

0:53 holy shit that looked so flawless when it’s hard

He's so relaxed 0-0 This sounds so amazing

A genius ! Best violinist ever ! Can stop listening to him !

This rendition is arguably the best I have ever heard - and I have heard it played by all the violin giants of the Golden Age. Mr. Perlman exceeds himself here, capturing the Gallic spirit beautifully. It's all here folks! No need to look further. After this rendition, few violinist today should dare to record it. Mr. Perlman owns this piece!

This man is a tamed beast, so powerful yet serene, this is pure tranquility, brilliant masterpiece played perfectly!

this is still the best rondo capriccioso rendition i have ever heard. it just has that extra something.

Camille Saint-Saens has got to be my favourite composer honestly. I love so much of his work.

He is a truly artisan . As far as Introduction & Rondo Capricious by Saint-Saens , his performance is absolutely great . Every single note is flawless . Not only was he in a hurry but also he never expressed anything exaggeratedly. Other musicians tend to play in way they make sounds edgy or sharp. I like the piece by Itzhak Perlman .

What makes this man absolutely unique is that his playing takes one to a place of fantasy within... It is a personal, metaphysical phenomenon that informs and directs his actions, and is not teachable... Lest anyone forget, he can create magic - playing the simplest tune. He is a great personality of music!

Thanks for posting this. I played for 10 years, and this is my favorite piece. It’s simply beyond perfect and mind boggling that someone could play it so beautifully.

I thought Perlman might have been overrated, or he’s just one among the best violinists; but I was wrong. He is awesome.

he plays that violin to drip those notes like fluid...with skillful melody...beautiful, simply beautiful.

He loves, embraces, hears every note.

Wow, so much bow control. Perlman is amazing. He plays forte while being so relaxed.

Une oeuvre géniale, d'un compositeur génial, interprétée par un musicien génial, c'est génial !

What a find! I have loved this piece since i was a teenager and it's become my favourite piece. To hear Itzhak Perlmann performing it is like heaven.

he makes it look so natural and effortless

There are countless concert pieces for the violin. But this one is THE one. Unrivaled.

Currently learning this piece but after seeing the great Mr.Perlman.... I could never do it justice.

First time I got an ad for Itzhak Perlman's Masterclass before watching one of his vids. Feels satisfying.

At this time, Itzhak Perlman looked so much like Schubert! Love them both deeply. And this masterpiece of Saint-Saëns too. Thanks for this moment, Abner Silva.

This is unbelievable!!! It seems so effortless for him.

Mr Perlman is a genious of the violin and in music in general. Congratulations! I would so much meet him, watching him play and listen to him personally.

Even the pixels on my computer have a hard time keeping up with him! This is art.

here I am watching Mr. Perlman play brilliantly....again. I love it

Wow! Wow!! Wow!! A-mazzzzz-ing performance!!! Grew up with my aunt playing this and Love It!!

I love watching Perlman!

Hasta aqui, esta es la mejor interpretacion que he escuchado de esta hermosa pieza.

this man is natural player not a machine thats what i like about him :D

I saw Itzhak in Australia in the mid 90's with the Royal Phil from memory - my first exposure to a world class soloist. incredible talent

1:42 quick pause for the loosening of the bow... Jeez. Couldn't BE more PRO than that!

Breathless! My dream is that my three year old son will someday love this instrument.

Unsurpassable, magnificent. Thank you, maestro Perlman.

Itzhak is a genious,the way he is playing that piece is unbelievable,it makes me cry,there is such an emotion...

Супер. Благодарю.

I've been a fan of this piece for a couple of years now, I've heard quite a few renditions, my favorite being Heifetz and Kogan, until just-now... This was a masterpiece play-through. Bravo.

it's beyond a perfect masterpiece! he is trully gifted.

Muchas gracias por todo!!❤

Great violist in the world. I love his sounds. Thank you very much so beautiful sounds.

Perlman and Camille Saint-Saëns; what a beautiful Sunday morning! Thanks!

This music is a manifestation of the eternal spirit! Bow!

Był i jest Wirtuozem najwyższej klasy.Wydobywa niezwykłe piękno z każdego wykonywanego utworu.Chwała mu za to!

Thank you, Replikka. Very cool!

I lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllloooooooooooooooooooooooooooovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve him. I love it. this is one of my favorites my him. great. simply great. he is the MASTER of that violin.

I remember him so well playing with such mastery in the 70/80's. It was breathtaking and what an inspiration.

Simply beautiful, and so passionate !!! I love all his interpretations !!!

Божественно!!! Брависсимо!!!

His bowing is just out of this world!!!

Some of his passage work is so clean and strong, better than anyone else - ever. Like at the 4:00 mark.

Brilliant!! Love Mr. Perlman's violin playing! Masterful. (That's a close call for wiping the stray hair off the bow at 4:13 and getting back to the string in time for the time signature change at 4:15!!)

I am moved with the tone of the beautiful violin❣️❤️💕💗

Many people have played this and no one, I mean no one, make it sound like Itzhak Perlman.

i am in 8th grade and i play the violin. I have been inspired by your lie in april by a girl who played this that is in the same grade. I will learn to play this one day and that is a promise.

Maestro maestuoso grandioso

I REALLY LOVE his interpretation of Saint -Saens !!!! It,s GREAT and so fun to listen TRULY!!

at around 4:10 he pulled off the broken bow hair so quick!! That must happen all the time XDD

In my opinion he’s the best violinist of the century. Pity ageing has impaired his greatness.

My favorite violinist Itzhak Perlman is together wonderful and amazing 🎻❤️🌹

his bowings are so fluid!!!!

Listening to Perlman play *anything* reminds me how much like the human voice the violin is, and probably more so than any other musical instrument. Just watching him with the chinrest up against his chin, how he must literally feel the sound, just as a singer does when performing. I can't imagine anything more...well...more sensational.

D’une extraordinaire délicatesse et d’une exceptionnelle virtuosité !

Your sound is like a jar of honey! Thank you!

Thank you very much Maestro Ithzak Perlman! 🌺 🎻🌷

Этот человек легенда,яркая звезда,чудесный скрипач,он заставляет не отрываться от своей игры и притягивает к себе.Рады ещё и ещё раз его слушать и слышать!!! Браво!

Hermosa creación de Camille Saint-Saens. Y el Sr Perlman lo ejecuta brillantemente.

BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE ! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 😊💚☺💓

adoro questo brano, soprattutto se suonato con energia

Божественное исполнение!!!!!!!!!

It’s absolutely fabulous !!!

I love very much my favorite violinist Itzhak Perlman!Hy is so wonderful Violonist, for me the best! Very beautiful soul and heart.....Bravo Maestro Itzhak Perlman!❤️🎻🌹

Welp, I teared up. I’ve heard this piece but this was the first time seeing a video performance of it.

You are great, Master Itzhak!!!! Play and make life more beautiful!!!! Warsaw is bowing!!!!

He alway looks relaxed and easy while playing.

Es maravilloso. Todo lo hace fácil.

This music is divine!how can a human being produce such a fantastic sound but an angel ❤️👌👌

Mój ulubiony wykonawca i jeden z ulubionych utworów : ) super

I came here from a suggestion made by an A.I... Good bot.

this is legend

Meraviglioso...come sempre!

Thanks for posting this. Knocks me out of my chair to see and hear Mr. Perlman do his magic. I had to check the playback speed to be sure it hadn't been re-set to 1.5 times normal. I played fiddle five decades performing and recording w orchestras and rock, country, folk, bluegrass groups. But in the grand scheme of things I was a "utility" player, and had a lot of fun. There are so many levels to all this. (sigh) The great thing I finally realized --- you could play and practice for hundreds of years, and never exhaust all the possibilities, always discovering haunting and intoxicating melodies and rhythms and harmonies. There are so many ways to spend your time, and so many astounding people to inspire you along the way! A great time to be alive.

Replika brought me here! Beautiful :')

נהדר אמשיך לשמוע את יצחק בכל הזדמנות

Itzhak Perman is fantastic and Hy is my favorite violinist.I thynk Hy Is Amazing....i like It very much 🎻🌷❤️

Wow! Speechless!

Best I've heard it played ..

Amo amo amo esta peça.

Mr Perlman owns this song. I've heard many other renditions and his is the best, by far.

Actually, it's not the orchestra, it's Perlman playing faster than his own recording.

Ouvi atenciosamente as interpretações desta obra magnífica por Itzak Perlman e Yascha Heifetz. Confesso que não sei qual delas é a melhor . Os dois são extraordinários, cada qual no seu tempo..

Волшебно👏🏻

Fantastic video, but please do mention the poor composer's name!!! For those who would like to know it is Camille Saint-Saëns.

Thanks Replika, this is actually pretty good