Buffalo's Young Suzuki Violinists Nail Vivaldi From Memory

The Buffalo Suzuki Strings may be made up of little kids, but these young violinists nail Vivaldi from memory like seasoned pros. Just watch this clip I filmed at St. Louis Church in Buffalo. No sheet music -- just discipline, focus, and that classic Suzuki training that turns tiny beginners into confident musicians with big sound. And this is just the rehearsal! The Buffalo Suzuki Strings were preparing for their upcoming concert at St. Louis Church, 5 p.m., Nov. 16, 2025 — a beautiful setting for these young virtuosos to shine. If you’re in Buffalo, swing by and hear the full performance in person. The concert, part of the Ars Nova Musicians' annual Viva Vivaldi Festival, also features the choir of St. Louis Church. (I sing with that choir, which is why I was there at rehearsal.) This short features: • Young Suzuki violin students playing Vivaldi entirely from memory • The Buffalo Suzuki Strings in rehearsal • Kids demonstrating classic Suzuki technique • Buffalo music education at its coolest • Classical music, Vivaldi, violin study, and student ensemble energy • A look inside one of Buffalo’s most remarkable youth music programs Whether you dig classical music, Buffalo arts, violin training, or just watching kids rise to a challenge, these little cats swing harder than you’d ever expect. #buffalony #suzukimethod #vivaldi #violin #musiceducationforkids #classicalmusic #baroquemusic #suzukiviolin #suzukicello