97,105 views Apr 1, 2026
The tragic true story behind Schubert’s masterpiece, "Serenade" (Ständchen)—and why it's the saddest 3 minutes in music history. And finally, I perform the Serenade in full.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Why This MISUNDERSTOOD Waltz STILL Haunts Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA8DxXCPmBo
232,818 views Dec 13, 2025
Why is this famous waltz so deeply misunderstood? In this video, I explore what makes Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2 one of the most haunting and deceptive melodies ever written — how a tune that sounds cheerful on the surface can hide so much tension, irony, and “smiling through tears” underneath. And finally, I perform the waltz in full on the cello.
Original video: • D. Shostakovich: Waltz No. 2 - Jazz Suite💃...
Performers:
Cesar Nikolai Laporev, violin
Ilia Laporev, cello
Augustin Tjampens, piano
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