... as if a little magic takes over me-- and this is definitely one of those moments. All I have to do is listen and I feel a connection beyond words...
Agreed. He plays so well that there are times when he isn't even looking at his hands, almost as if him and the piece were in perfect unison. He truly is a gifted performer
I've always considered the Arthur Rubinstein to be the definitive recording for the Op22, but this is right on par with that. Excellent tempo and phrasing throughout. Yundi Li is one of the finest pianist we have today
This is indeed a most lovely and moving interpretation of one of Chopin's most emotional show pieces. I am thrilled every time I hear the left hand bringing out the voices in 7:37 and 7:41. Bravo Yundi Li.
I was starting to like Lang Lang... reluctantly. Yundi Li is probably the reason for such reluctance... he certainly is one with the piano--inseparable! Superb!
i like how Yundi Li and Lang Lang are so different...Lang Lang is almost like those rock stars everyone seems to either like or despise (there's no one who's neutral.) Where as Yundi Li is like that pianist that plays for the "high class" people, and interprets classical music with more than just pompous...out of words..You know what I mean.
I accept any other oppinion, music is always a matter of personal senses too. And it is just about perfect that we all see things different... So please don't anybody feel attacked by what I say here. It is not meant to. For my senses ... Yundi Li is 100%. The reference. The master. The best I can imagine. :-)
@CieN1ght ?? it's the very same polonaise as here - that's one thing, another is - it wasn't czech pianist but polish (if You're talking about the recording they used in soundtrack it was Janusz Olejniczak and in the original story that movie was based on pianist Vladislav Szpilman was jewish polish living in Warsaw).
This was in the Chopin Competition... I'd like to know who has amy video of Chen Sa in the same one... She got the first place of Polonaise together with Li Yundi!
@PY05 i just watched his concert in thailand. 4000/more audience. he was playing this song. it was AMAZING. the audience kept clapping non stop for like 5 minutes even though he already went inside, and kept demanding for more songs. at the end he played 2 extra songs. :D:D absolutely gorgeous. powerful and dynamic.
This is one of the master pieces for solo piano (although originally was composed for orchestra as well). His performance is absolutely perfect (with one mistake on 4:36). It is not though a hard piece in comparison with others (i.e: Liszt campanella). He won the Chopin international piano competition with this performance, the youngest ever. Yundi Li is one in an era time. We are witnesing history with this man, respect and enjoy him.
What I think about Yundi Li? I think I am very happy and grateful his parents saw and supported his talent. Listening to his interpretations with the headphones on I hear details I never noticed with any other pianist, and I listened to many... I see Yundi Li as the legitimate successor of no one less than Vladimir Horowitz, and I even listened to some Horowitz interpretations that where less precise, what is no sign of weakness at all. It is probably just a sign how good Yundi Li actually is.
If i was on there , i will applause for him until he leave . And take my chances to meet him face to face to thank him . BRAVO!!!!!!!!! LI YUN DI !!!! NI SHI ZUI HAO DE!!!( MANDARIN)
He's not about showing off the flourish or difficulty of a piece. Yundi Li really feels it - you can see it in his face. It appears to me that he's less concerned about how his audience perceives him than staying true to the music and himself... It's hard to describe...but I think I see what you mean.
@vazmo14850 I think that this composition was initially meant to be a "show off" piece for mundane salons in Paris.This is an early composition: published in 1831, Chopin was only 21. So I would say technicality and brilliance comes before emotion and depth in that context (though it still contains musical emotions and feelings).
Not at all. Lang Lang just got lucky with the media and didn't win any major competitions... When Yundi Li went to the Chopin Competition, arguably the hardest one, he was the 1st to win 1st place in 15 years, and also the youngest to win...
6:35 - is there a a note error on the top note of the run? I think he fixes it on the other two runs. Took me a couple listens before I noticed though!
The notes may be the same, but the sounds Yundi elicits from the piano are unique and different. Their affect on the listener seems different than those of other pianists, regardless of how excellent others are. Just different.
International Chopin Competition is once every 5 years. There were no first place winners in the two competitions prior to Yundi's 2000 win because, well to simply put it, the judges felt nobody deserved first in those years.
@StefanInvAsian ...that's y v hav to try to b that composer at that very moment. How to do that? well if u r doing music like me (i'm doing grade 8 for piano) u hav to do some research about that song such as, the period when it was composed, history of that time, composer biography etc. Well yes u r right about everyone has right to express their feelings but as a pianist be THAT composer when we r performing it, not just use our ego to play it, understand?
what lang lang does is he exaggerates and improvises, changing the piece to suit him, he often goes against what the composers might have intended, which annoys the crap out of critics, but pleases the audience (or at least that is how I understand it). He is a great pianist, and though personally i dont enjoy his work, i can see how other people could like it.
Agree. I always think there's no comparison. Lang Lang played it right and that's all, Yundi instead made this piece elegant. I don't know how to say but Yundi seems to feel like he 'cared more'
This is the best playing ever! Even Horowitz or Rubinstejn, Argerich, nobody could play this piece so well! Beautiful..
exceptionnel, yundi li est l'un de meilleurs interprètes du monde actuellement
... as if a little magic takes over me-- and this is definitely one of those moments. All I have to do is listen and I feel a connection beyond words...
Agreed. He plays so well that there are times when he isn't even looking at his hands, almost as if him and the piece were in perfect unison. He truly is a gifted performer
in my humble opinion... one of the greatest chopin interpreters of the century!
Awesome ! Li capture the beauty and passion of one of Chopin's many great masterpieces.
Just astonishing, playing so delicate and passionate in front of a live audience in a competition... amazing
I've always considered the Arthur Rubinstein to be the definitive recording for the Op22, but this is right on par with that. Excellent tempo and phrasing throughout. Yundi Li is one of the finest pianist we have today
He has such a passion for this.........wonderful perfomance!
the perfect piece for piano...and wonderful played...
when the video ended, i felt the urge to stand up and applaud... this guy's amazing
This is indeed a most lovely and moving interpretation of one of Chopin's most emotional show pieces. I am thrilled every time I hear the left hand bringing out the voices in 7:37 and 7:41. Bravo Yundi Li.
Mesmerising! ~ Yundi's playing made my day energised!~
there are as many of his fans and the notes in his heads!!it might be even more!! wow wow!!
best op.22 performance ever... i surely would have loved hearing chopin's version
What a wonderful performance! Bravo!
I was starting to like Lang Lang... reluctantly. Yundi Li is probably the reason for such reluctance... he certainly is one with the piano--inseparable! Superb!
amazing...he almost captured the spirit of Chopin...
exelente interpretacion del maestro yundi li
=)
There isn't always a first place winner. If the judges think everyone sucks, no one gets first
This guy us a genius! I think Chopin would like to hear that myself!!!
Chopin's music is an epitome of romantic SLAVIC soul
i like how Yundi Li and Lang Lang are so different...Lang Lang is almost like those rock stars everyone seems to either like or despise (there's no one who's neutral.) Where as Yundi Li is like that pianist that plays for the "high class" people, and interprets classical music with more than just pompous...out of words..You know what I mean.
Beautiful, nice, amazing! Great pianist, i love! :D!
this has to be one of the most difficult pieces out there? excellent performance!
always loved the finale.... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
3:30 is just so amazing. I love this piece! It has Polish national pride written all over it...simply marvelous!!!!
I accept any other oppinion, music is always a matter of personal senses too. And it is just about perfect that we all see things different... So please don't anybody feel attacked by what I say here. It is not meant to. For my senses ... Yundi Li is 100%. The reference. The master. The best I can imagine. :-)
amazing performance. So delicated, rich tune
Amazing still how he catches such a range and depth of sound with melody.
Simply a genius... he can play the tempo he wants... no problem for him when he plays this very difficult piece!
@CieN1ght
?? it's the very same polonaise as here - that's one thing, another is - it wasn't czech pianist but polish (if You're talking about the recording they used in soundtrack it was Janusz Olejniczak and in the original story that movie was based on pianist Vladislav Szpilman was jewish polish living in Warsaw).
This was in the Chopin Competition...
I'd like to know who has amy video of Chen Sa in the same one...
She got the first place of Polonaise together with Li Yundi!
ive been looking for one by yundi li forever, i just wish it was better quality.
@CieN1ght actually it was a polish pianist called Janusz Olejniczak who played the pieces in the Pianist.
Just enjoy this wonderful music!
What a beautiful song.
Wow, I love his interpretation of this pice so much!
Excellent as always!
I can imagine that it is difficult not to make faces like the ones he is making when playing this beautifully bouncy piece.
@PY05 i just watched his concert in thailand. 4000/more audience.
he was playing this song.
it was AMAZING.
the audience kept clapping non stop for like 5 minutes even though he already went inside, and kept demanding for more songs.
at the end he played 2 extra songs.
:D:D absolutely gorgeous. powerful and dynamic.
This is one of the master pieces for solo piano (although originally was composed for orchestra as well). His performance is absolutely perfect (with one mistake on 4:36). It is not though a hard piece in comparison with others (i.e: Liszt campanella). He won the Chopin international piano competition with this performance, the youngest ever. Yundi Li is one in an era time. We are witnesing history with this man, respect and enjoy him.
@Scamach0567 So you've heard 2 versions? Li actaully won the chopin piano competition with this peice.
He looks like he's having fun doing this ... like it's EASY!
i am loving it!
he is truely the master of Chopin !!
you know... I actually think if Chopin were alive today, he would be quite proud of Mr. Li's interpretations of his works!
yundi is THE man.
Damn this is good! What a performance!
This guy has the best facial expression when he plays. Amazing player, too.
What I think about Yundi Li? I think I am very happy and grateful his parents saw and supported his talent. Listening to his interpretations with the headphones on I hear details I never noticed with any other pianist, and I listened to many... I see Yundi Li as the legitimate successor of no one less than Vladimir Horowitz, and I even listened to some Horowitz interpretations that where less precise, what is no sign of weakness at all. It is probably just a sign how good Yundi Li actually is.
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@SPIDERMANKIM actually this is over 10 years ago during the competition i believe. he takes a slightly more relaxed tempo now.
If i was on there , i will applause for him until he leave . And take my chances to meet him face to face to thank him . BRAVO!!!!!!!!! LI YUN DI !!!! NI SHI ZUI HAO DE!!!( MANDARIN)
He's not about showing off the flourish or difficulty of a piece. Yundi Li really feels it - you can see it in his face. It appears to me that he's less concerned about how his audience perceives him than staying true to the music and himself...
It's hard to describe...but I think I see what you mean.
he is a god. this gave me goosebumps.
@vazmo14850
I think that this composition was initially meant to be a "show off" piece for mundane salons in Paris.This is an early composition: published in 1831, Chopin was only 21.
So I would say technicality and brilliance comes before emotion and depth in that context (though it still contains musical emotions and feelings).
i listened to him and langlang playing this at the same time...i cant tell the difference. the timing is off! hha XD. btw, Yundi is SO GOOD!
that is the best description ever
Not at all. Lang Lang just got lucky with the media and didn't win any major competitions... When Yundi Li went to the Chopin Competition, arguably the hardest one, he was the 1st to win 1st place in 15 years, and also the youngest to win...
Ok and to add on, whether I find it hilarious or not, its still yundi's way of expressing music....GOGOGO
6:35 - is there a a note error on the top note of the run? I think he fixes it on the other two runs. Took me a couple listens before I noticed though!
@Scamach0567 Plus this is a live recording, the peice at the end of the Pianist is cut tweaked in studio.
The notes may be the same, but the sounds Yundi elicits from the piano are unique and different. Their affect on the listener seems different than those of other pianists, regardless of how excellent others are. Just different.
+Neville Jacobs Excellent comment
Thank you.
3:25 - 4:00 one of the best pieces of music ever written
Thank you!
@ChiefAdministrator you can see that at the end of the movie The Pianist...
Beautiful performance. But if it's not in high quality, it gets boring the more you view this.
beyond superb
I'm currently playing this song... getting there, but still needs work.
International Chopin Competition is once every 5 years. There were no first place winners in the two competitions prior to Yundi's 2000 win because, well to simply put it, the judges felt nobody deserved first in those years.
There are like 15 versions of this recording on youtube...
@Scamach0567 competition was in Poland and Li is one of the best pianist ever. I'm from UE.
@StefanInvAsian ...that's y v hav to try to b that composer at that very moment. How to do that? well if u r doing music like me (i'm doing grade 8 for piano) u hav to do some research about that song such as, the period when it was composed, history of that time, composer biography etc. Well yes u r right about everyone has right to express their feelings but as a pianist be THAT composer when we r performing it, not just use our ego to play it, understand?
BRAVO!!!!!!!
what lang lang does is he exaggerates and improvises, changing the piece to suit him, he often goes against what the composers might have intended, which annoys the crap out of critics, but pleases the audience (or at least that is how I understand it). He is a great pianist, and though personally i dont enjoy his work, i can see how other people could like it.
couldn't have said it better myself
i don't see any link between Chopin and Eastern music and culture
Good job :D Like it !
Awesome!!
where can you find the sheet music for this piece..?
i believe yundi li is possessed with the spirit of Chopin...lol
Who the heck is "bang bang"? I know a street called "Bangbang" in Manila.
чудесно!!!Молодец!
chopin lives on :)
Does anyone know where this was?
is that mean "you are the best"
El concierto se dio abajo del agua? escuchen los aplausos al final.
@The00ching00 It's Lang Lang, not Bang Bang
548 likes on this video and counting... 100 of them are me.
como me encantaria poder tocar asi...
I'M SORRY FOR BEING OFFENSIVE but....I laughed at 1:27 and his hair do bounce alot BUT that was an awesome performance, yundi is very talented.
You're right.
Agree. I always think there's no comparison.
Lang Lang played it right and that's all,
Yundi instead made this piece elegant.
I don't know how to say but Yundi seems to feel like he 'cared more'
of course a lot better than lang,yundi li is really making music!
damn...i hope chopin plays that piece in the place he is now...
phenomenal
@adamkent8
Looks like the International Chopin Piano Competition back in 2000
Unbelievable!!!
i like it
You're probably right on that one.