I play Ballade no. 1 by Chopin for school talent show
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- Im so glad that I have reached a point in my life at such a young age where I can reflect upon the accomplishments I have achieved and be amazed and thankful. Hopefully this will not be the last time I play this magnificent piece but I will lay it rest for a while, even though there are still things to work on. Thank u to all.
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Very few people can capture the attention of a high school audience who majority probably doesn’t care at all about the piano like you did. Extremely impressive.
for a school to own a harp and grand piano, it must be a music school
@@dennynguyen9961 no, lots of school's have grand piano's and harps. although they are more common on the wealthier side of the spectrum.
Grand piano, yes, harp? No.
If I was there I would be in heaven listening. I hope I will be able to play this. Started learning it a few weeks ago
@@wowzee my high school has two grand piano’s and a harp, specifically for jazz band. Almost all of the school’s ive been to have had a harp and a grand piano.
It really is pretty common
I was expecting it to be mediocre because "school talent show" but it's actually a piano masterclass level recital at very least. So talented.
Don't underestimate!
Don’t underestimate bro, unless it’s me, I get so frickin nervous performing and I play mediocre but non pianists still think it’s good, (my piano teacher wasn’t that thrilled)
And the audience erupted in applause, very unexpected for a high school.
@@T-J-S tbh I get where he says this, since most talent shows at schools are just for fun and to encourage students to exploit and develop their newly discovered skills, the level is never expected to be at a pro type like on this performance, which is why the tittle seems to mislead
Def not masterclass (too many missed notes), although def above mediocre.
i woulda cried listening to this in person
this is my favorite song and you played this like so perfectly this is absolutely insane.
Fr broo. I get goosebumps just listening to this on my phone, but with live performances where I'm there I get overwhelmed. Probably the same for you
@@robertgarcia8015 how is it a song? it's a piece.
@@immortily1673bfr who cares, we all love Chopin and admire his music so what’s the problem?
The fact that despite your error at 8:20 you were still able to make it seem like there was no mistake proves that you are a master
Most non-pianists would not recognize that at all, it was that clean.
@@sovietwizard1620if you dont know the piece you wouldnt recognize it but if you played it or heard it a lot you only hear that 💀💀
@@yanis2335 might wanna check your hearing
When I was 16, I gave a performance of Chopin's Revolutionary Study in front of the whole school. That was really the peak of my piano achievements. Then university and career got in the way and I gradually stopped playing altogether. Now I'm old and retired, but have adored Chopin all of my life and I started learning this piece a few weeks ago, after not playing piano for 30 years.
How on earth did it take me until later in life to discover the extraordinary beauty and ecstatic power of this Ballade? I once fell in love with Ballade No.4 and tried to learn it and gave up, back when I was 19. Discovering the incredible range of extreme emotions in Ballade No.1 now has totally blown me away.
Sadly I didn't start learning piano until I was 12 so I don't have the kind of technique that you have or that will allow me to ever play a piece like this fluidly. But now, in my retirement, I have set myself the enormous challenge to learn this piece before my life's end, and will relentlessly practice it for a couple of hours every day. I'm not in a hurry but will never give up and I think it will take me quite a few years to learn it, maybe between 5 and 10 years, but every second of the journey will be enjoyable.
What speed I'll ever be able to play the difficult parts at, remains to be seen, but if I simply can't get them up to the right speed I will simply pretend they were meant to be slower and more expressively played - after all it is only me I have to please. At my age nothing else matters any more, I'll only be performing it to family and friends after all.
What I really wanted to say through all this rambling is that seeing you perform it in front of your school at your age brought back deep seated memories with a passion, and has inspired me more than any other performance I have watched!!! Thank you.
did you regret going university and give up your piano career? im in the state right now where i dont know what way to go
@@jeffkiney8788 Well to be honest I don't think I could have had a piano career, and I knew it back then when I went to uni, because I had gone to compete for a scholarship at the Royal College of Music in London by giving a recital there, when I was 16, and I didn't get the scholarship, but while I was there I met several young pianists who had started learning to play when they were only 4 or 5 years old (I had started when I was 12) and I watched them practising for their recitals and it was obvious to me that their finger technique and suppleness and musicianship was way, way ahead of me. It completely demoralised me to me honest, and although I did still go on to study music at uni (well, actually it was Music and Audio Engineering / Recording Techniques) I never believed in my future with the piano any more, and a career in Radio and then starting a business in music software took over my life, and I gradually stopped playing altogether by the time I was about 35. So no, I don't regret giving up my dream of being a concert pianist because I knew I didn't have enough talent and/or had started learning to play when I was far too old. But at least I have now finally rediscovered the joy of playing, and especially of learning more Chopin, albeit just for my own pleasure and satisfaction. Good luck with your decisions and I really hope things work out for you in life.
Hello Ed. You and your situation and your writing interests me very much.
I started organ at 14, played the organ at St Alban's Cathedral 16-18, was offered an organ scholarship at Cambridge (Emanuel College) at 18 (but turned it down under pressure to pursue engineering, and have always regretted turning it down to an extent) then piano in 2008 when I was 40 (prior to that I had played the piano only as an organist and hence was unable to access the virtuoso repertoire). I'm now 54.
Inspired by this Ballade 1 performance, I played through Chopin's Ballades 1, 2 and 4 without stopping and with essentially zero mistakes. It took me a long time (probably hours!) but I enjoyed it utterly immensely. I throttled the speed throughout, with some bits down to probably just one semiquaver chord a second (all those Fb Cb Bbb etc in B4!). I kept all the movements very smooth and graceful, and planned every move before making it. I never looked at the keys with my eyes once - which is crucial I think - I looked only by feel. I wasn't just trying to get the notes right, I was trying to get the whole process right - with everything smooth and calm in my head and body.
I felt (and feel) so very happy and privileged to be able to be able to play and experience this incredible music.
Would I ever get it to concert speed? Like you, that didn't matter to me. (I was enjoying the experience so much I didn't want it to end, and greater speed would make it end sooner).
While I was doing all this, I had the idea of making a TH-cam video on how to do what I've described above, especially for people like you and me: people who maybe started a little late, and then had careers that got in the way of a virtuoso approach to the piano.
I don't think what I did is obvious at all. The key is to get it all right the first time and keep going and going and going until you get to the very end. Then you have a framework into which you can add ad infinitum. (Vital not to learn anything wrong, or try this way then that until your brain is a muddle).
Ballade 4 was the hardest for me: those final seemingly endless pages of semiquaver chords in strange keys in both hands. Much mental stamina required!
Anyway, I wrote all this to connect with you, to encourage you, to let you know that there was someone else around in a similar position doing similar things, to see whether you like the idea of this Chopin-learning-video-for-non-virtuoso-pianists-who-want-to-really-enjoy-the-journey, and maybe to suggest you could achieve your objective much much sooner than you currently think (provided you do it the right way).
I dropped the organ for 20 years, then restarted in 2020. See BWV 542 or 565 on my YT channel to see where I've got to. I'm already passed where I was when I stopped. So please be encouraged!
I'm happy to help you any way I can. En route I've learned much from incredible concert pianists like Danny Driver. I'm happy to pass on what I've learned and discovered. (I live in Sheffield BTW).
All the very best.
You have actually left me speechless. I am so glad that you have embarked on this journey by falling in love with this piece, like I have. If I have to be honest, the process and grind of learning this masterpiece is one of the best feelings I have ever had. Even if you leave this piece unfinished, it is still by far be worth your time.
I have been listening and analyzing it for about four years now, and it seems to never stop surprising me. I started it some time before covid, and only learned a couple measures or pages at one time, and then left it to work on other pieces for even months at time. eventually, it all built up and I was able to do a complete run through. this was only some time in July maybe of this year when I could do this, and I am still aware that I have a lot to learn.
but, even thought performing it on stage in front of the whole school was an amazing feeling and something that cannot be replicated, the journey to this point, and that one moment inside my home with my personal piano when I completed my first run through for the first time, there is no emotional way to express that feeling to anyone in the world.
I really hope that you can one day say that you learned Chopin's first ballade in g minor, and that you achieve your goals. I will never forget what you said and I hope that you can keep me updated on you progress.
@@hungariangypsy8183 Thank you for taking the time to reply to me, I appreciate it very much, and your kind wishes. I don't know what it is about this particular Chopin work, or whether it's just that I have returned to playing Chopin after so many years, but of all the pieces I've ever learned, the "process and grind" of learning this Ballade has felt more amazing and moving than I have experienced with anything I've ever learned before - so I totally identify with what you are saying.
One of the reasons I stopped playing 30 years ago was that I had begun to feel that it took me so long to learn the pieces I wanted to learn that by the time I had mastered them they had lost much of their original appeal. This time feels so different - even the grind of tackling what seem to me to be fiendishly difficult passages is a source of constant joy.
For this reason, I know that however many years it takes I will one day arrive at that amazing moment when I can play it all the way through - and what you said about that moment for you, really gave me a lump in the throat and has inspired me even more. Thank you, I wish you well for the future and I will indeed keep you updated once in a while.
As everybody already stated: that was a fanstastic rendition/interpretation/performance - not "for a 17 year old" but for a pianist in general.
Some mistakes sure, at 8:04 too rushed/too eager (this part needs ridiculous grinding), but you clearly are aware of these aspects.
I play it myself and as of now worked on details for close to 2 years and doubt that most of the people listening could appreciate how well crafted this was.
It really says something about your emotional maturity. Playing the piano with such passion and nuance requires deeply felt emotions.
The description also underlines this: keep framing the world with this gratitude, one of the most important building blocks to a fulfilling life:)
Enough praise and ego stroking - did not intend to ramble for this long:D
Just keep studying the piano and being an empathic human being, thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!! I'm speechless
I respectfully disagree, I consider myself pretty emotionally immature. This is in the way that one, I'm just really shy in general, and two, if someone vents to me or says something serious I really just don't care for some reason. This being said, many people say I play the piano very emotionally. I think emotional playing is something that can be learned without the possession of real emotional maturity. This is not intended to hate on the poster of this video or you, just thought I'd share my opinion :)
yeah that's what I meant to say.
@@jayumc9566 Actually I think this is a very interesting thing that you decided to share. I actually thought I was emotionally immature at one point but, when I started playing the piano again I was expressing emotions that I didn't know I had. My family was going through a rough time and I felt non-cholent about it, but when I started playing the piano, specifically pavane for a dead princess, I put emotion into it that I didn't realize I could express. I think everyone has a much deeper level of emotion than they think but it's not something you just learn; I believe it's something that comes with just life experience in general and you never know what someone could be going through or what they are feeling, but music allows you to express that emotion without having to say anything which is why it is so beautiful.
@@Sammy-tk4eispittin 🔥
With your username, your hair, and your playing, you're making me think of Liszt, and what it might have been like to see him play.
My God the voicing at 8:25 was breathtaking. edit: i can’t even imagine what this sounded like in real life
this is a professional performance. wow, just wow. how old are you my boy? your finesse in executing the extremely difficult dynamics and techniques involved in this piece is incredible
thank you very much! just turned 17
@@hungariangypsy8183 you will grow up to be a concert pianist if you keep this up
Holy, how tf does your school have a grand piano? My high school only has a keyboard XD. Great performance btw
@@user-zn1be6nf1l i don't think u understand just how amazing someone has to be to become a concert pianist.
@@yiqing-mn1gh… and get lucky.
What an amazing audience! If you’ve never heard the piece, to not clap prematurely is impressive
FOR REAL LMAOOO
Many accomplished pianists, 'stars' could learn from your musical intelligence. This was a top notch performance.
Thank you so much!
I love your interpretation of the Ballade, if this was recorded professionally I think it'd be one of the best versions on TH-cam! Your schoolmates are very lucky to have been able to listen to this live.
Thank you so much
The voicing at 8:27 was perfect! Keep it up!
Wow I’ve never heard that voicing before, I need to try this myself
thanks I'm glad you liked that. you do need hella pinkies though lmao
it really was omg
I like how you take your time with the piece, no rush at all and in perfect control. Concert pianist material
Thank you
This was utterly spectacular! It is extremely rare that I come across such an emotionally mature performance from a 17-year-old
If this didn’t win the talent show I’m suing. Love musical performances are so much better than recordings, but yet this recording gave me goosebumps, the actual live performance must have been breathtaking. I’m sure that this was much more impressive than any other act, it’s quite hard to command the attention of teenagers with classical music like this, you have all my respect. Congratulations, and I hope you continue to command the attention of anyone with your playing and blow everyone away.
Lmao thank you so much
@@hungariangypsy8183 it’s true! Thank you for this!
@@hungariangypsy8183 Did you win? Not like it matters knowing the achievement this is yourself, but it’s fun to win :)
@@hungariangypsy8183 did you win
Clear proof of utter dedication to the craft has always been and will always be universally respected…
Thank you
Wow bro, are you sure that it was for a school talent show?, i think that is for a profesional pianist concert. Unbelievable perfomance.
lmao thanks
Unironically one of the best interpretations I've heard. Really wish this was a proper studio recording :)
Wow this is better than a lot of pianists i have listened to keep it up
thank you!
Bro this is insane. You legit sound like a concert pianist. You have insane talent man keep it up, you're gonna do big things
This needs more recognition
The depth, emotion, and delicate touch reminded me of Seong Jin Cho’s performance of this at the Yellow Room. I love how you really let the music go at 5:40 and 6:10, how light it is, like a dance, even though surrounded by much darker musical themes. Beautiful!! :)
thank you!! actually when I first started this piece, all I listened to was Jin Cho's performance.
this feels like the type of video to pop up in your recommendations 10 years later.
This is an rare but quite impressive interpretation, I quite like it and I think I’m maybe also going to do it one day in a show❤
Thank you!!
broo this guy won the talent show from the first notes of beggining... those ppl dont realise what music this guy made its legendary pieceeeee brooooo
Oh my this was amazing, i liked your interpretation so much😭
thank you
Gosh just came across this in my recommendations after listening to the version from Your Lie In April which i love. This is gorgeous!!
thanks!!!
this is very maturely played
The third time ever in my life that any performance of this piece hit me on a deep level.
Very emotionally mature performance. 11 out of 10 from me. Thank you.
The audience probably doesn't even understand the sheer difficulties held within this piece
If my school had a talent show and someone played this piece, I would cry my eyes out. You played it spendidly.
You gave me big chills, that was an insane performance! Congrats
Amazing interpretation of one of my favourite piano pieces :). Looking forward to hearing more of your performances!
Goosebumps. Even in the parts with minor mistakes, the passion and emotion is overwhelmingly palpable. This was a simply stellar performance.
Incredible, man 🔥
What an incredible performance! You’ve done exceedingly well and really gave this piece justice, I love it!
I mean..., I could pay to listen to this and I wouldn't regret. Mesmerizing performance...
straight up one of the best performances this piece I have heard to date. Hats off to you.
Absolutely stunning performance!
Astounding.... I hope you go on to great things!
seriously amazing job keep it up probably second best non professional performance of this ballade i've heard
Thanks!!! I'd like to hear the first lol
Incredible performance you put up there, Incredible effort you put in!
What an amazing accomplishment indeed! Not that you can play it but that you can perform it so well, with such emotion. I can see that you truly resonate with this piece.
Stunning! Memorized even . Wonderful.
What a treat, I wish I was there. I loved the emotions, colors, nuances and dynamics, congrats!
absolutely incredible, i watched through it all and it gave me goosebumps. near-perfect performance, I'm seriously impressed
That was absolutely incredibly performed! Few mistakes and tempo felt just right! Fantastic performance my guy!
You nailed it man 👏👏👏
wow thats amazing!! honestly this inspires me a lot. i could basically hear emotion flowing out when you played.
Dude that was amazing keep up the good work
Brave and beautiful! You were able to play the hardest parts without hesitation. Keep this piece in your repertoire always-it’s a showstopper!
Perfect performance 🎉
Even with this sound quality it's really amazing to listen to it ! Congrats !
This was an incredible, crazy performance. Brava!
What an accomplishment, anytime I hear someone preform Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G Minor I take it as quite the flex which most non-musicians don't understand. Applause Applause!
Just wow! Amazing performance!!!
this was incredible. jaw on the floor the entire time. I love your expressiveness too. you've got an incredible skill!!!
Great job! I always get nervous playing in front of people, but you did great! I learned this in college (over 20 years ago) and then got busy with life but would love to play it again. Some of the muscle memory is still there. Keep up the playing and enjoy making wonderful music!
this is beautiful, i wish to be able to play this one day
Awesome job! I remember working on this piece when I was your age. Very good recovery, some people get thrown off when they flub a part, but you jumped right back in without missing a beat. Again, excellent job!
I love this piece so much!! Thank you for sharing :))
absolutely amazing. hats off to you.
This is incredible
I really like it. I'm glad I listened your playing. Thank you so much.
Astonishingly great there bro! You are a great pianist! 😃
That was crazy good!
So powerful! So beautiful! Really really impressing. The phrasing, the voicing, the colours. Congrats! The acoustic of the place is perfect as well
The emotional maturity of this performance is incredible. I clicked this because this piece is my next endeavor, and I'm brought to tears by your performance. Fantastic interpretation.
dude this is so good. i wish i could play like you
Very good performance. 👍👍👍
Outstanding performance!!! You achieved a lifelong dream of mine in this video and I'm very proud of you!! Keep up giving you show man! Cheers
Incredible performance.
An amazing performance of somebody of any age. I love this interpretation of ballade no 1. This was amazing!
Exceptional playing and pacing of this difficult piece. One of the most mature and sophisticated performances of this piece. You have a bright future. In some fast places, strive for extreme clarity and then you have it all. Please reveal yourself. This is an incredible performance!
Underrated ! Beautiful perfomance
incredible performance man. both the technical skill and expressiveness is insane, seriously. I'm trying to learn this ballade right now and I can tell that a lot of work and effort have gone into this recital, so bravo. also cool hair
Great job! Much cleaner dynamics and execution than I expected from a school talent show performance. It can be difficult to play in front of a crowd you know and on often a very different piano than you're used to. This is a performance to be proud of! 👏
SOOOOOOO impressive. I admire u literally. Wish u all the best
That was badass 🔥
Amazing
bravo! magnificent, keep up the good work!
People in your school and those in the audience that day were SO LUCKY!!! I wish someone in my kids' schools would be able to do this so that I could go and enjoy a great concert. Thanks for sharing your skills and talent.
Amazing, I can’t wait to see you make great strides in the future
Cool! Congrats on even being able to learn such a difficult piece. :D
This was amazing !!
I am a pianist myself, and wow, all my respect.
Would have loved to hear this live.
Bravo! Fantastic! I know you had to have started learning this years before. I’m blown away at the memorization and masterful interpretation of how I believe Chopin himself would have played it. Keep this piece in your heart and you can’t be beat!❤
Fantastic and beautiful interpretation
love this
This is just pure beauty! You played as if you were a pro already. I will start this piece in some years and even if it takes me 20 years to play it at an acceptable pace, i'm glad to make this sacrifice!!
This is my favorite piece❤
Great performance, you have a great future ahead of you (:
This is Astonishing! Wish there was someone who could play like that in my school!
The few mistakes you did were absolutely overpowered by the incredible musicality you have, bravo!
This is one of my favourite pieces of all time (I'm not a pianist, I just love the piece) and I think this is the best performance I've heard. Thank you :)
so amazing
so inspiring
yo the scene where we get to show off super ability in front of the crowd where 90% of highschool men daydream about came true.
Chopin is my favourite 😍🥰 amazing playing ❤️
i'm just speechless. Incredible performance.
Awesome performance... keep up the good work!
absolutely beautiful dawg i only dream to have been able to hear this in person 🙏