This isn’t just a violin cover; It’s the kind of performance that hits you in the chest before you even know why. That’s what Karolina Protsenko does with just her violin and a sidewalk. In her emotional tribute to Matthew Perry, she plays “I’ll Be There For You” not as the upbeat Friends theme everybody knows but as something more tender, something that feels like saying goodbye to someone you never met but always felt close to.
What’s striking is how she slows it down, strips it back and turns a lighthearted anthem into a heartfelt farewell. Standing in the middle of a street, she creates something still and sacred. Every note feels like a quiet tear and somehow, through just a melody, she says everything fans across the world are feeling. It’s beautiful, it’s aching, and it’s completely unspoken, and that’s what makes it hit so hard.
R.I.P. Matthew Perry ‘Friends’ actor Chandler | I’ll Be There For You – Karolina Protsenko
People didn’t just watch this performance, they felt it. The comments say it all: “This broke me.” “It’s like she’s playing straight from the heart”, “I didn’t know I needed this.” Karolina has this rare ability to take music we already know and uncover something new inside it. Something personal, Fans connect not just because it’s technically good, rather because it’s emotionally real.
That same emotional honesty shows up in her performance of “Young and Beautiful” by Lana Del Rey. But this time, the mood shifts from grief to vulnerability. It’s not about looking back; it’s about wondering what’s ahead. The way Karolina plays it, you don’t just hear the question “Will you still love me when I’m no longer young and beautiful?”,you feel it.
Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey | Karolina Protsenko – Violin Cover
She doesn’t rush the song. She lets the weight of every note settle. Her body language is calm, her expressions quiet but it’s all there; the doubt, the longing, the softness. In a world full of loud performances this one whispers and that’s precisely why it stands out. Karolina Protsenko proves that music doesn’t need words to speak directly to the heart.
Whether she’s honoring a beloved actor or capturing the delicate fear of being forgotten, she plays with soul. Her performances don’t just entertain; they connect, and that’s something worth listening to. You can find her on YouTube, Spotify and Instagram. Just don’t be surprised if one song turns into twenty. Follow her and stay tuned for more latest performances.