Gil Shaham - Sarasate Carmen Fantasy part II

wangman19 Says:

Sep 8, 2009 - goooood i've posted sooo many comments on these two vids its embarassing!!! but...i think i just had an orgasm....of the music kind...hehe

timeama Says:

Sep 9, 2009 - O my God!!!! I just can not believe what I hear!!!! Gil is the greatest. Sorry for all other violinist. This man is .. My God. I just can not believe how phenomen is he

sunin83 Says:

Sep 18, 2009 - soooooooooo great. its the best carment fantasy that i ve seen on youtube. He is unbelievable. his pizzicato and portamento is very good, and his violin sounds very warm, rich yet balanced almost 100 % controlling of accent, intonation, and rhythm and all.

telavasapela Says:

Sep 21, 2009 - You can hear the harmonics played by Heifetz in his recording. The phrases around 5:38 sound a little off, no real mistakes, just doesn't sound entirely Carmen.

oct212006 Says:

Oct 2, 2009 - I know nothing about the violin, or Gil Shaham, except that this was masterful, and that I have chills after watching it. AMAZING.

Sicamor1 Says:

Oct 3, 2009 - I have seen and listen Gil Shaham with the LA Phil and is superb, one of the current young best violinist I have ever hear. He has the sensibility and the virtuosism. I have also hear Perlman in live and did not convinced me like the genuity of this guy, is great, really. His interpretation of the Kachaturian violin concerto is a delight!!!.

raulyaisha Says:

Oct 18, 2009 - AMAZING!

kubu79 Says:

Oct 20, 2009 - This is what happens when true conscious people compose music: you feel their power!

stc200707 Says:

Oct 24, 2009 - Shocking! Watch the video from Part 1 to part 2 gave me a feeling that Gil transformed from young Menuhin (playing from the heart), to Perlman (clean and playful) to totally himself. It's amazing that he is not even 40 and already has mastered such skills. Definitely someone to watch for. Thanks for sharing such a delightful masterpiece.

kcgenius Says:

Oct 27, 2009 - I love how he plays the harmonics like in 5:19 - 5:22 and u can actually feel his passion throughout the whole video!! His face expressions are so adorable, too!!

raulishnikov Says:

Oct 28, 2009 - This is the best Carmen fantaisie i've listen so far.. Such a great, great violinist, there's a lot of versions (players) i like.. But Gil transmits that little extra emotion, that little extra beauty...

elena1826 Says:

Oct 29, 2009 - He is an absolutely great virtuoso, but starting around 3:30 on, there is a serious lack of sync with the orchestra, or viceversa.

cw6391 Says:

Oct 30, 2009 - for some reason, his playing doesn't do anything for me. it almost seems soulless.. the lento assai is supposed to be so passionate and drawn out, but i just don't feel anything after watching this.

softballchic5012 Says:

Nov 3, 2009 - wow my friend told me 2 watch this. im glad i did. this guy is amazing!

DeafCellist Says:

Nov 5, 2009 - Don't sweat it, I feel the same way. It just doesn't feel seductive enough! However he compensates for it with intensely good control, technique and intonation, in my opinion.

Loryos Says:

Nov 8, 2009 - OMG is the flutist EMMANUEL PAHUD?? Pouha!! lol very weird to see him like this.

sadbunny123 Says:

Nov 9, 2009 - wow the sound quality is excellent! ^^ *happy*

ARTHarrison Says:

Nov 10, 2009 - Oh my gosh, that was just wildly good.

HONDURASLIBRE100 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - big wow!!

dgt0099 Says:

Nov 16, 2009 - he is the one!

vioJulie Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - wow..i love that one O.O

vioJulie Says:

Nov 18, 2009 - the audience is horrible!!!!! when i first heard carmens fantasy live and it was an amazing performance i clapped my arms out!. and i was screamin without even knowing it XD...what i'm trying to say is that he deserves biggest applause as he got ^^

mirorinaldov Says:

Nov 25, 2009 - really under control I love it ,it is so free playing ,,,yap he is one who knows...

legman36 Says:

Nov 25, 2009 - Amazing! Probably the best version of this piece I've seen on YouTube - so far.

MrRainClouds Says:

Nov 26, 2009 - Intriguing interpretation. ^^