What is truly amazing is not the item itself but the person who makes it. As a silversmith when I’m done with a piece I let go of my attachment with it and let others think as they may. I enjoy the process of making something. She is amazing!
Wow your passion brought tears to my eyes , I feel the same as you when you build something so special to your heart , so beautiful, your music Instruments must sound amazing , bless you , keep doing what you love , big hugs take care. 👍
As time goes by, there seems to be fewer true artisans in this world. Always humbling when you run across one. If you play the violin, she’s the one you want building/maintaining your instrument!
@Phillip Evans stop calling us out!!! 🤭🤭🐈🐈✨✨🤫🤫🤫 @Richard Wagner stop cackling at us!! Surely out there is a gadget and service for us. I found a sticky heavy-duty thingy, attached it to the wall and TADA!! Now have a shelf!! 🐈🤭✨✨✨👯👯👯🌼✨✨✨ Have a great day today! 🤗✨
Listening to stories of lives of amazing individuals such as yourself remind me why I must keep believing in the human race. That is what I try to show and teach my children. I would to be in your shop to sit simply and watch you create. Thank you.
I knew a cellist who also made violins - a wonderful elderly man who lived not far from me when I was a child! I would have loved one of his violins (not because I can play, but because he was a brilliant craftsman and a wonderful man - would have been something to remember him by)!
I tried to google Master Barbel's violin price after watching this video, it costs MINIMUM Euro 20,000 per violin and at least 3 YEARS waiting period. In my country Malaysia that price can buy me a small old flat in the city. Barbel is truly the master of violin creation.
If you think about it, that’s only 100k per year, before taxes. She isn’t getting wealthy doing this. And compared to the cost of a good antique violin which can cost into the millions, she’s actually not charging that much. P.S., only 20k for a flat? That’s cheap. Here in the Bay Area in California, it would be over 20 times the cost; if not more.
When you create something it must have this magic feeling...love for your craft...there is no other feeling in the world...thank you for the video...i enjoyed it greatly❤❤❤❤
When there is true desire and passion in your job, that’s when your heart and soul are truly set free and you can enjoy everything else surrounding your life. When you do a job maybe 10 hours a day that makes you unhappy, that’s when everything else begins to fall apart Do whatever makes you HAPPY👍🏼 easier said than done but strive to get where you wanna be and doing what you really wanna do. God bless you all
I truly believe that God creates a purpose for everyone. Some people, like Bärbel Bellinghausen, are blessed to know what their purpose is and in so pursuing and engaging in it, find the true joy that God desired for them in their passion and pursuit.
It's important to get the resonant tap tones correct of both back & front plates for an ideal tone from the instrument & also after the sound holes are cut & during finishing a bass bar for the clearest response of tone.
For me there's something inexpressibly special about people who make hand crafted musical instruments which will be played by expert practitioners long after they're gone. It makes me wonder how many hand made string instrument makers there are in the world. If I have one sadness about this film it's that she doesn't appear to employ an apprentice to whom she will pass on her knowledge and skills.
My grandmother’s brother was Fredrick Gosparlin, and if anyone knows where his blonde violin is, let me know. He called it his moon violin and completed it the day they first walked on the moon.
Als Holzschnitzer selbst würde es mich auch sehr ansprechen, einen solchen Traumjob zu machen, obwohl ich jetzt im Pension bin und dies nur ein Hobby wäre. Und Sie sind völlig richtig in Ihrer Einschätzung, dass solche Handwerker normalerweise für all die Leidenschaft und intensive Arbeit, die sie leisten, unterbezahlt werden.
I'm a jeweler by profession, although now I'm mostly retired. I sometimes wonder how life would have been if I had been a luthier. I'm sure it would have been both fun and frustrating, because I don't like second place.
Hello..... in your documentary i heard a venezuelan song called Apure en un viaje the translation Is like A travel to Apure. Apure Is a state of south of Venezuela.
Actually pretty slow compared with the great makers of the past (Stradivari made over 1100 in his career, over a period of about 75 years) but I agree that she is reaching a very high standard. That fiddle with the high chin rest sounded super, and her passion for her work is delightful.
@@nickyork8901 I’m not sure comparing her to the master is necessarily fair. As a luthier (guitars) myself I can assure u her pace is quite good. I don’t know if Stradivari worked alone as she does either. But given the volume and type of instruments credited to him, it would seem nearly impossible to build that many instruments completely by oneself.
@@johnnypk1963 Per _Britannica:_ Stradivari’s sons Francesco (1671-1743) and Omobono (1679-1742) were also violin makers. They are believed to have assisted their father, probably with Carlo Bergonzi, who appears to have succeeded to the possession of Antonio’s stock-in-trade.
@@johnnypk1963 no, for real, it’s very slow. But hey, if she can make a living making so few instruments and enjoys it, more power to her. She’s also less likely to develop injuries, as making violins is a lot of strenuous physical activity.
I love her craft, I love her passion, I love her accent. It couldn’t be better than this. But why the chin rest is quite high above the violin tho, can anyone knowledgeable in this answer me please? I am very curious but not a professional in this. 🥺
It's just the player's personal preference. The weight of the chin rest is very influential on the sound of a violin, but the height is only for ergonomics. You can see in the video that the violinist isn't using a shoulder rest, so he may prefer the higher chin rest so the violin doesn't feel thin.
I wonder what price she sells these beautiful violins for? Several thousand I would imagine! My son is a brilliant violinist but could never afford such an instrument as this, sadly.
I believe 95% of fine tone from a delicious sounding violin comes from prperly stretched strings. The strings are interdependant on one another. For example the g will affect the e string. If there is any slippage of pegs or bridge crawl the fundamental will be changed. 328 mm is the standard chord lenth for a full sized violin. But i have seen variances of this figure. I believe that even an inexpensive violin can sound rmarkably better if the strings are stretched at the octave. There is a fine delicate line when pulling out violin strings. The e string is particularly vulnerable as any rust or corrosion may give out and the string snap when tugging in this manner. In the old days of gut strings the gut material would stretch a great amount. Even today steel strings stretch considerably before they are ready for performance. If you put a kink in a steel string it will be destroyed. There must be gentle gradual pressure brought to bear in order to avoid destroying a violin string. There is a finesse and broad area that must be artfully brought to bear in order for the string to vibrate into its various modes. The thinning of wood in the interior of the violin and asymetrical thinning may improve tone and the soundpost material also a vital factor but the lucid careful stretching of the violin strings assure a stable point of reference for the fundame tal to liberate an on key pitch.if the string is contracting while the instrument is being played the violin will sound pequeliar and odd. It has taken me 40 years and the electronic tuner to begin to understand how a violin creates good tone. I am still learning. One never masters an instrument, only advances on it.
This, is the greatest existing definition of the word 'Passion'.
Yes !!!
It should be everyone’s goal to find something to be half as passionate about than this woman is about making violins. This was a joy to watch.
She is definitely a gift to the musical community. To care so much about her work, her "children," is simply fascinating!
Let`s hope that the husband is not the jelaous type...🥰
Sie spricht so leidenschaftlich über ihr Beruf.... so schön.
Bravo CNA for showing something like this, a lady Luthier from Vienna, one of the greatest cities for western classical music.
What is truly amazing is not the item itself but the person who makes it. As a silversmith when I’m done with a piece I let go of my attachment with it and let others think as they may. I enjoy the process of making something.
She is amazing!
Wow your passion brought tears to my eyes , I feel the same as you when you build something so special to your heart , so beautiful, your music Instruments must sound amazing , bless you , keep doing what you love , big hugs take care. 👍
As time goes by, there seems to be fewer true artisans in this world. Always humbling when you run across one.
If you play the violin, she’s the one you want building/maintaining your instrument!
People with such clear passion and calling are always inspiring. I'm so happy for her that she gets to live her joy.
This person makes beautiful violins - and most of us can’t fix a shelf to a wall 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Phillip Evans stop calling us out!!! 🤭🤭🐈🐈✨✨🤫🤫🤫
@Richard Wagner stop cackling at us!! Surely out there is a gadget and service for us. I found a sticky heavy-duty thingy, attached it to the wall and TADA!!
Now have a shelf!! 🐈🤭✨✨✨👯👯👯🌼✨✨✨
Have a great day today! 🤗✨
@Richard Wagner hello Wagner o/
Lovely. Just absolutely lovely. You can see the love in her eyes for creating such instruments.
I know computers can be more precise, but can´t any machine put love, passion and soul in handicraft and this make a lot difference!
It’s wonderful to see someone take up a craft, perfect it, and be happy with what they do. ❤️ 🎻
Such a lovely story....she carves with her soul....
We need more people like her in the world
it should be requirement that elected officials also be musicians (preferably violinist fiddlers...) my humble opinion
Honoured to see an artist ,pray she inspires our future
Regards
To witness such passion in a person and their work is incredibly inspiring.
It is so inspiring to see someone so passionate and dedicated to their work.
Old World craftsmanship at the highest level! Thx for posting.
Omg I can imagine it would be a very touching moment to see your violin that you worked so hard to make, being played in a concert.
It's extremely rare to find something you want to do every day.
Wow, her passion is so tangible. I have no doubt she loves what she is doing.
Very beautiful, refined and very involved work. Extremely talented and passionate.
Outrages!
This women sold 5 of her children every year!
Money talks
@@Frilabird
Yes, yes it does!!
Listening to stories of lives of amazing individuals such as yourself remind me why I must keep believing in the human race. That is what I try to show and teach my children. I would to be in your shop to sit simply and watch you create. Thank you.
This was fascinating , to watch her craft of violins. Magical indeed.
What a beautiful, inspirational video with much to teach about patience and appreciation for your patience-thank you so very much.
Her passion. Wow... ✨
I knew a cellist who also made violins - a wonderful elderly man who lived not far from me when I was a child! I would have loved one of his violins (not because I can play, but because he was a brilliant craftsman and a wonderful man - would have been something to remember him by)!
I tried to google Master Barbel's violin price after watching this video, it costs MINIMUM Euro 20,000 per violin and at least 3 YEARS waiting period. In my country Malaysia that price can buy me a small old flat in the city. Barbel is truly the master of violin creation.
If you think about it, that’s only 100k per year, before taxes. She isn’t getting wealthy doing this. And compared to the cost of a good antique violin which can cost into the millions, she’s actually not charging that much.
P.S., only 20k for a flat? That’s cheap. Here in the Bay Area in California, it would be over 20 times the cost; if not more.
When you create something it must have this magic feeling...love for your craft...there is no other feeling in the world...thank you for the video...i enjoyed it greatly❤❤❤❤
Such a wonderful experience seeing and hearing a True artist work and speak. Thank you
When there is true desire and passion in your job, that’s when your heart and soul are truly set free and you can enjoy everything else surrounding your life.
When you do a job maybe 10 hours a day that makes you unhappy, that’s when everything else begins to fall apart
Do whatever makes you HAPPY👍🏼 easier said than done but strive to get where you wanna be and doing what you really wanna do. God bless you all
I truly believe that God creates a purpose for everyone. Some people, like Bärbel Bellinghausen, are blessed to know what their purpose is and in so pursuing and engaging in it, find the true joy that God desired for them in their passion and pursuit.
Wonderful job, and the joy. You are blessed my dear.
I have never heard a violin's weight compared to bars of chocolate before; I am now using this equivalence for everything.
Ha
so I use to eat 1/2 violin chocolate when I am stressful. what about you?
The essence of Vienna.
Ha ha, you are wise, grasshopper! 😀
@Richard Wagner 100% ok.
Love her passion, it's wonderful
Those violins are absolutely gorgeous
Madame, Sie sind einer von den Menschen, welche man "Das Salz der Erde" nennt.
Meine allergrößte Hochachtung !
Thumbs up because of her woodworking skills. 👍
When she’s tapping the wood up next to her ear I’m like “okay things are getting serious”
the violin is a soundbox. if she doesn’t, then there won’t be any sound
It's important to get the resonant tap tones correct of both back & front plates for an ideal tone from the instrument & also after the sound holes are cut & during finishing a bass bar for the clearest response of tone.
The passion and dedication, I love it
I almost cried!. Greetings from Perú!
Fantastic craftsmanship 👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏👏
The romcom soundtrack threw me off for a second....but her passion is infectious
i wish i could craft 5 violins a year for a living
Ikr!
She sells them $20k euro each, so $100k euro a year. Pretty decent living for crafting 5 violins a yr
Wow, beautiful fantastic violins
Love her passion ~
Baerbel, you are wonderful to watch making your violin, my only regret was that it only lasted for 6 minutes.
Very much enjoyed! Thank you!
Dedication 👏👏👏 wish we had someone like her in India.
You do. They are hidden somewhere, doing what they love best. But you must open your mind to see them.
I met a luthier from Kolkata
What a Special Lady! Wow!
a passionate luthier: "i love my job"
Seiji Amasawa: (heavy breathing)
Wonderful and beautiful.
what a nice lady
For me there's something inexpressibly special about people who make hand crafted musical instruments which will be played by expert practitioners long after they're gone. It makes me wonder how many hand made string instrument makers there are in the world. If I have one sadness about this film it's that she doesn't appear to employ an apprentice to whom she will pass on her knowledge and skills.
My grandmother’s brother was Fredrick Gosparlin, and if anyone knows where his blonde violin is, let me know.
He called it his moon violin and completed it the day they first walked on the moon.
So schön!! Gänsehaut ...
Absolute legend.
Wäre auch mein Traumberuf. Leider verdienen die Meisten nicht so viel☹️ total unterbezahlt für so eine tolle künstlerische Arbeit
Als Holzschnitzer selbst würde es mich auch sehr ansprechen, einen solchen Traumjob zu machen, obwohl ich jetzt im Pension bin und dies nur ein Hobby wäre. Und Sie sind völlig richtig in Ihrer Einschätzung, dass solche Handwerker normalerweise für all die Leidenschaft und intensive Arbeit, die sie leisten, unterbezahlt werden.
So we have the Stradivari, Guarneri , Amati and now the Bellinghausen.
beautiful voice...
AMAZING LADY!
I'm a jeweler by profession, although now I'm mostly retired. I sometimes wonder how life would have been if I had been a luthier. I'm sure it would have been both fun and frustrating, because I don't like second place.
I imagine that the pursuit of perfection must be very similar but, as a jeweller, would you not have had a far greater scope for creativity?
@@gilgamesh3328 Yes, it's much more a blank canvass.
If you're physically capable and have the free time. You could still learn this craft now.
Fantastic! You are living a dream life as we all could
Hello..... in your documentary i heard a venezuelan song called Apure en un viaje the translation Is like A travel to Apure. Apure Is a state of south of Venezuela.
einfach fantastisch!
I play the viola and I'm convinced they are just made from thin air because you never see videos like these for violas
Love violin making,
Much respect
This video was awesome
I wanna learn how to handcraft a cello so that I can make myself one
Magnificent........what a gift.....🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
A violin every 2-3 months is amazing considering the quality of her instruments.
Actually pretty slow compared with the great makers of the past (Stradivari made over 1100 in his career, over a period of about 75 years) but I agree that she is reaching a very high standard. That fiddle with the high chin rest sounded super, and her passion for her work is delightful.
@@nickyork8901 I’m not sure comparing her to the master is necessarily fair. As a luthier (guitars) myself I can assure u her pace is quite good. I don’t know if Stradivari worked alone as she does either. But given the volume and type of instruments credited to him, it would seem nearly impossible to build that many instruments completely by oneself.
@@johnnypk1963 Per _Britannica:_ Stradivari’s sons Francesco (1671-1743) and Omobono (1679-1742) were also violin makers. They are believed to have assisted their father, probably with Carlo Bergonzi, who appears to have succeeded to the possession of Antonio’s stock-in-trade.
@@johnnypk1963 no, for real, it’s very slow. But hey, if she can make a living making so few instruments and enjoys it, more power to her. She’s also less likely to develop injuries, as making violins is a lot of strenuous physical activity.
@@johnnypk1963 Stradivari was known to work very quickly and accurately.
Salute! - NYC, 3/14/2021
nice to see the passion :))
Praises from Finland
What is the title of the song playing @ 00:50-01:53?
What is the classical violin piece that plays in the background at the beginning of this video?
Why is pop music in the background
Sacrilegious right?
Ikr sksksksk lamentable
Because it keeps popping up.
It is very good example to see a woman performing wood work manipulating different kinds tool is really unbelievable. Keep it up. Thank you very much.
When she is in the concert with her violin being played and whispering, "Thats my baby playing".
No, that's not her baby playing, but someone plays her baby.
Class.
name of the song in the beginning?
In addition to being a highly qualified violinmaker (www.bellinghausen.at/about/ ), Ms. Bellinghausen has a beautiful, clear, speaking voice.
very nice.
I'm pretty sure i just fell in love with her.
Passion is attractive sir
I wonder how much it would be if I were to buy one from her. I really want a good cello
hope she's doing well now 🥺
When i come back , I want to create a violin.
I love her craft, I love her passion, I love her accent. It couldn’t be better than this. But why the chin rest is quite high above the violin tho, can anyone knowledgeable in this answer me please? I am very curious but not a professional in this. 🥺
It's just the player's personal preference. The weight of the chin rest is very influential on the sound of a violin, but the height is only for ergonomics. You can see in the video that the violinist isn't using a shoulder rest, so he may prefer the higher chin rest so the violin doesn't feel thin.
I almost said that it is crafting jewelry from wood...but that`s not good enuf: jewelry doesn`t have to sound well.🎻♥
What is the name of the song at 0:55 ?
I wonder what price she sells these beautiful violins for? Several thousand I would imagine! My son is a brilliant violinist but could never afford such an instrument as this, sadly.
About 20K euros or 24K USD.
My greetings from Venezuela. I would like to make a violin. I Made my electric guitar and my bandola llanera of Barina state in Venezuela...
fantastische
I believe 95% of fine tone from a delicious sounding violin comes from prperly stretched strings. The strings are interdependant on one another. For example the g will affect the e string. If there is any slippage of pegs or bridge crawl the fundamental will be changed. 328 mm is the standard chord lenth for a full sized violin. But i have seen variances of this figure. I believe that even an inexpensive violin can sound rmarkably better if the strings are stretched at the octave. There is a fine delicate line when pulling out violin strings. The e string is particularly vulnerable as any rust or corrosion may give out and the string snap when tugging in this manner. In the old days of gut strings the gut material would stretch a great amount. Even today steel strings stretch considerably before they are ready for performance. If you put a kink in a steel string it will be destroyed. There must be gentle gradual pressure brought to bear in order to avoid destroying a violin string. There is a finesse and broad area that must be artfully brought to bear in order for the string to vibrate into its various modes. The thinning of wood in the interior of the violin and asymetrical thinning may improve tone and the soundpost material also a vital factor but the lucid careful stretching of the violin strings assure a stable point of reference for the fundame tal to liberate an on key pitch.if the string is contracting while the instrument is being played the violin will sound pequeliar and odd. It has taken me 40 years and the electronic tuner to begin to understand how a violin creates good tone. I am still learning. One never masters an instrument, only advances on it.
I'm confused, it's about violins and half of the background music is some boring corporate soundtrack, that doesn't even have violins in it.
Shut up. Its the story not the music.
@@Snake2303 the music is a part of the story
Yes, I found it somewhat distracting.
Sacrilegious
You can tell she has a strong passion for building violins and that’s she’s happy where she is
Mrs Stradivarius with a German accent 🎻
1:52 just stops mid sentence xXXXD