Never thought i'd see him on tiny desk :0 i love the diversity of the music on npr! it puts classical music in a more accessible context and deconstructs the elitism surrounding the genre which is pretty cool!!!
Personally, I only know nor to do either jazz or classical when I would hear it on the radio. This channel is really phenomenal because it has really broadened!
+thevoid - couldn´t have said it better - it´s maybe the best i like about him, apart from his breathtaking skills: he´s no snob - in classical music, in classical rock music as well and in jazz there is a lot of snobism and, even worse, chauvinism to be found, i find this sad, because it sometimes makes me shriek away from there... wilhelm busch found the nicest words about that: for the mind nothing is great enough, for the heart nothing is too small... i love any kind of music, as long as it comes from the heart... :-)
I am speechless. I haven't cried in a while, but during the second piece I burst out. His playing is beyond words. That performance was magical. 15 minutes that felt like the blink of an eye. Thank you NPR, George, Horowitz and Liszt.
+ mister zhivago - i confess, the water came to my eyes either in that piece... the whole appearance of this guy was so overwhelmingly unexpected........... greetings from germany
If that "trusty Yamaha" could speak it would likely say, "Oh my! Do that again! Please!" This was a wonderful mini-concert from George Li. He clearly has a gift and passion for his music. And he chose pieces for this presentation that showcased just a bit of his virtuosity. Thank you, Tiny Desk and NPR, for helping to keep music like this alive and for featuring rising stars like George Li.
Great sounding upright piano 🎹 One could say a grand piano is high fidelity and and upright is low fidelity But low fidelity is earthy warm and charming .
Classical music needs more guys like this...his pieces/song choices can excite and amaze the average person...while I feel like some classical musicians pick pieces that might be very hard or have a reputation but are not exceptionally pleasing to the ears
The consolation will always have a place in my heart. I played it at my grandfather's funeral. You played it very beautifully-thank you for bringing back that memory!
To have had the ability to transform a boxy, out-of-tune, upright Yamaha into a musical instrument was some feat in itself!! George Li is a brilliant musician and his pianism is such that he now has a recognizable sound, at such a young age! His pure heart and soulful depth are revealed in his performance. Thank you NPR.
prob one of the most important concerts - props to NPR and George, so exciting and amazing and inspiring, completely unbelievable. I was double checking what was going on during La Campanella i was sure he couldn't be making those sounds with just two hands!! incredible.
It is certainly a disciplined mind that can make such complex music sound so beautiful and easy to play while that is not at all easy, but it is the beauty of it that makes me write easy! He is very good and I enjoyed how he handled education at Harvard.
George Li is insanely talented and technically proficient on the piano. I'm interested in hearing any original work. I'd like to know if he has his own sound or if he simply reinstates works from other musicians.
I have the same piano- I might have to change my rationalization for my shortcomings from "If I only had a 7' grand" to "If only I was a ......uh......not me"
+ dave, i just copy and paste my comment form above, it fits here as well... when i started to play piano, there was a guy in my school who could play the appasionata and allegro barbaro a.s.o., and i adored him - but when we met at a friend´s place, who had a piano, and we asked him to play something, he couldn´t because there were no notes - he was not able to play any little piece for us - that was the moment, when i decided to not take lessons, but to learn on my own... it was a very slow motion, and all the while i had the feeling, ludwig van was looking mockingly and scournfully over my shoulder, you know what i mean? some years ago it took up playing after a long, long pause - i´m still on the simple side, but i have a smooth flow, and i can play what i want, and i´m able to entertain people for an hour just like that - i don´t need more, but i also don´t feel like a waste, absolutely not - it´s the joy of doing it and the joy i can spread with it... this guy makes my hair stand on end, haha - but he´s no snob, and that´s why i love him for what he does... :-) i only have an old "joanna", but it is faithful and i love it, that´s enough - i don´t need no grand, haha... wilhelm busch: for the mind nothing is great enough, for the heart nothing is too small... greetings from germany
Never thought i'd see him on tiny desk :0 i love the diversity of the music on npr! it puts classical music in a more accessible context and deconstructs the elitism surrounding the genre which is pretty cool!!!
Personally, I only know nor to do either jazz or classical when I would hear it on the radio. This channel is really phenomenal because it has really broadened!
Your comment was beautifully articulated :-)
+thevoid - couldn´t have said it better - it´s maybe the best i like about him, apart from his breathtaking skills: he´s no snob - in classical music, in classical rock music as well and in jazz there is a lot of snobism and, even worse, chauvinism to be found, i find this sad, because it sometimes makes me shriek away from there...
wilhelm busch found the nicest words about that: for the mind nothing is great enough, for the heart nothing is too small...
i love any kind of music, as long as it comes from the heart... :-)
It's great that NPR is also showcasing Classical music talents.
I am speechless. I haven't cried in a while, but during the second piece I burst out. His playing is beyond words. That performance was magical. 15 minutes that felt like the blink of an eye. Thank you NPR, George, Horowitz and Liszt.
+ mister zhivago - i confess, the water came to my eyes either in that piece...
the whole appearance of this guy was so overwhelmingly unexpected...........
greetings from germany
find someone to look at you the way george li looks at his piano
Right on.
Give your loved ones the ole meth stare
you are a waste
like me, I'm 23 too
have a good evening tho :D
Someone who look at you like a psycho ahah
+
*He is phenomenal*
The 2nd piece "is so simple" tho. 😂
It's like watching a musician make love to his instrument.... Absolutely brilliant🔥🔥
His 2nd piece put me in a dream-like state. It's pure hypnotics
Many felt he should be the gold medalist instead!
This talented fellow's hand movements are soothing and hypnotic
Chill
If that "trusty Yamaha" could speak it would likely say, "Oh my! Do that again! Please!" This was a wonderful mini-concert from George Li. He clearly has a gift and passion for his music. And he chose pieces for this presentation that showcased just a bit of his virtuosity. Thank you, Tiny Desk and NPR, for helping to keep music like this alive and for featuring rising stars like George Li.
Oh wow, he's freaking amazing. Great pieces too.
Great sounding upright piano 🎹
One could say a grand piano is high fidelity and and upright is low fidelity
But low fidelity is earthy warm and charming .
One of the most considered yet feisty interpretations of La Campanella I've heard. Properly made that piano work - awesome stuff.
This guy is awesome..
Thank u NPR for bringing him in
Classical music needs more guys like this...his pieces/song choices can excite and amaze the average person...while I feel like some classical musicians pick pieces that might be very hard or have a reputation but are not exceptionally pleasing to the ears
The consolation will always have a place in my heart. I played it at my grandfather's funeral. You played it very beautifully-thank you for bringing back that memory!
i legitimately want to know how much is hand insurance is. Hands that blessed my ears like this gottta be priceless!
To have had the ability to transform a boxy, out-of-tune, upright Yamaha into a musical instrument was some feat in itself!! George Li is a brilliant musician and his pianism is such that he now has a recognizable sound, at such a young age! His pure heart and soulful depth are revealed in his performance. Thank you NPR.
prob one of the most important concerts - props to NPR and George, so exciting and amazing and inspiring, completely unbelievable. I was double checking what was going on during La Campanella i was sure he couldn't be making those sounds with just two hands!! incredible.
Shout out to the sound engineer too for making sounding this yamaha as a grand piano.
Absolutely awesome in a pianist so young! Love the feeling he shows in his face :)
I applauded when the video was over
Wow!!! I googled him because his sister is married to my cousin and she’s told me that he’s a pretty good pianist (random 😂). Way to go, George!
That’s insane! He’s one of the best in the profession right now!
Thank you NPR/TDC! Once again, you're killing my wallet. Wishing George bright days and success in his career in the days ahead. Cheers!
Just discovered George Li today. Wow! Wonderful playing.....😛
Amazing! Would love to see more classical performances! Thanks, all!
ive never heard a piano sound so dynamic wow
How is the last song humanly possible to play? That's incredible, outstanding, it's insane!
Fabulous performance and recording.
I think his pants are a little tight but his piano skills are even tighter
This comment is a tragedy but I mean well.
Gabrielle Holt u made me look...-can not unsee...thanx 🤦🏽♀️ lol
So many chills.... Thank you for this!
It is certainly a disciplined mind that can make such complex music sound so beautiful and easy to play while that is not at all easy, but it is the beauty of it that makes me write easy! He is very good and I enjoyed how he handled education at Harvard.
This is all memorized man. He’s a genius no doubt
The human mind is capable of amazing feats with total focus, full dedication. It unlocks passion and genius.
I tend to only listen to hardcore punk, rap, and a little jazz. This just blew me away.
¡Espléndido, brillante, genial, muchas gracias por tu duro trabajo y placer para nuestro oído!!!!
This guy is amazing! What a fabulous talent!
Most amazing piano playing I've ever seen.
This guy moves so fast it looks like stop motion
What a treat!! 🎀
A delightful performance! Thank you Tiny Desk.
This guy is amazing with the piano... holy crap🤙🏻😱. You guys should invite Vacations to play they are AMAZING!!!!!!
Dude fuckin shreds
Yju. Uuyy bbhkhjjj
Awesome!!!
Growing up.. my parents made us listening to this stuff (-__-) Now.... I enjoy it!! Thanks mom n dad
I'm a guy who knows nearly nothing about classical music, but dude this guy's playing sounds so beautiful!!!
Expression of the second piece! Priceless.
Can you imagine what the "Las Campbell's" sheet music looks like?!!! ~Pure Insanity. Gorge Li is so Amazing.
You can find on TH-cam
His music hit a deep place in my core and moved my soul.
From Carnegie Hall to Tiny Desk! Lol....I've been following George for over decade. He was on Martha Stewart when he was only 8.
What a fantastic playing of Consolation no 3!
Very unique key tough, should be followed for long time.
George Li is insanely talented and technically proficient on the piano. I'm interested in hearing any original work. I'd like to know if he has his own sound or if he simply reinstates works from other musicians.
I agree! I would love to hear his interpretation of my composition “Labyrinth” for the virtuoso pianist. th-cam.com/video/Qp19XFt4XP8/w-d-xo.html
amazing to look at, captivating!!! npr made it accessible
just beautiful.
so talented absurdly talented 👏👏👏
Hey George Li ..what a fine touch on those keys...
Mad respect....This cat is killin it.Peace/Bless
Mr. Li is literally making love to those keys
as a 23 year-old, now i feel like a complete waste
We cant be all master pianists ya know?But I know the feeling.
I'm so glad i have friend .
we all go down different paths : ) you are not a waste
you are a waste
like me, I'm 23 too
have a good evening tho :D
try 30 :/
this pianist is awesome!
Give this man... A groupie! 👑💯🙏
Beautiful
Interprétation des plus brillantes et très remarquable
Holy moly
Awesome 👍👍👍👍
hermoso, hipnótico, fasinante, y más hermoso, sin más que decir anonadada :)
4:39 , everytime i think of Liszt, i think about how i've never thought about Liszt before
I have the same piano- I might have to change my rationalization for my shortcomings from "If I only had a 7' grand" to "If only I was a ......uh......not me"
+ dave, i just copy and paste my comment form above, it fits here as well...
when i started to play piano, there was a guy in my school who could play the appasionata and allegro barbaro a.s.o., and i adored him - but when we met at a friend´s place, who had a piano, and we asked him to play something, he couldn´t because there were no notes - he was not able to play any little piece for us - that was the moment, when i decided to not take lessons, but to learn on my own... it was a very slow motion, and all the while i had the feeling, ludwig van was looking mockingly and scournfully over my shoulder, you know what i mean? some years ago it took up playing after a long, long pause - i´m still on the simple side, but i have a smooth flow, and i can play what i want, and i´m able to entertain people for an hour just like that - i don´t need more, but i also don´t feel like a waste, absolutely not - it´s the joy of doing it and the joy i can spread with it...
this guy makes my hair stand on end, haha - but he´s no snob, and that´s why i love him for what he does... :-)
i only have an old "joanna", but it is faithful and i love it, that´s enough - i don´t need no grand, haha...
wilhelm busch: for the mind nothing is great enough, for the heart nothing is too small...
greetings from germany
Excellent
Just... fantastic.
Completely "Torched" those keys, just brilliant
It was amazing, tks!
FYI, NPR Music Tiny Desk, a concert grand is 9 feet not 7 feet. If you have George Li back at least get him a 7 footer, you got one for Trifonov!
I loved Thais one 😍😍😍👏👏👏
Sweet kid and such a talent.
You have to get bon iver on this!!!!!!!
Amazing performance! We shall get a man who looks and touches you the way he does with his piano haha
In awe
Nice to meet you here⚜️⚜️⚜️🥁🥁🥁as usual your playing is virtuoso ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️💝
So fun and dandy:D I love it
George Li is the guy!!
Hopefully you can feature Goapele or Jean Grae in your tiny desk sessions..🙌💯
Fun fact: this is the first time this guy saw humans in daylight. He's just been practicing for 20 years.
He wishes i was kidding.
Well I'm officially a fan.
so amazing
👏👏 BRAVO 👏👏
Fantasitico....felicidades..!!!
Loooved it!
i dont know this artist but ill check it out. thank you NPR!
so good
Now this is better.
I love it
i have a terrible fear of spiders.... is it weird that i feel a comfort towards them, now, after watching this man play the piano?
Magnificent!
he play the second song like in slowmo, incredible
This was great!
I lovu you NPR
Nice!!!!
Good!!
dude. wow.