100-yr-old pianist plays Mazurka by Chopin

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 พ.ย. 2017
  • UPDATE: Madame Thai Thi Lien passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 107. At her funeral, her son and famed pianist Dang Thai Son played Chopin's "Funeral March," which can be seen here: • Chopin, "Marche Funèbr...
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    Frederic Chopin, Mazurka in A minor, Op 67, No. 4, performed by Mme Thai Thi Lien, Teacher Emeritus at the National Academy of Music in Hanoi, Vietnam, in an event to honor and celebrate her remarkable career. Mme Lien is also the mother of famed pianist Dang Thai Son, Gold Medalist of the 10th Chopin International Competition in Warsaw, Poland in 1980.
    Currently living and teaching in Montreal, Canada, Mr Son also performed several pieces by Chopin and Ravel in the second half of this program, which took place in the Grand Concert Hall on November 23, 2017.
    Video credit: FB Thuong Ha
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  • @upenufify
    @upenufify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +860

    The pianist is the 103-year old madame Thái Thị Liên (born August 4, 1918), the mother of Dang Thai Son, first prize winner of the 1980 Chopin competition in Warsaw. She graduated from the Prague Conservatory.

    • @user-zq3fl8sb3j
      @user-zq3fl8sb3j ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Спасибо!

    • @lindajohnson6382
      @lindajohnson6382 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      She is amazing!

    • @giaba7521
      @giaba7521 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Thanks about your infomation.

    • @kirakim3379
      @kirakim3379 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Thank you so much for the information, I thought she was wearing áo dài , Vietnamese National dress ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Lycoriste
      @Lycoriste ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was wondering why it reminded me of Dang Thai Son’s Mazurka.

  • @nancyaylward1176
    @nancyaylward1176 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I don’t play an instrument, unless you count my voice, this Beautiful Lady is an absolute joy. To be 103 and still playing Piano the way She does, God Bless this Amazing Woman and may She be an Inspiration to Everyone in the World!

    • @christianweatherbroadcasti3491
      @christianweatherbroadcasti3491 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
      John 3:16
      Romans 3:23❤😊❤❤

  • @wedemeyerr
    @wedemeyerr ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Just imagine: at that point she had 90 years or more piano experience. This is so beautiful.
    RIP Madame

  • @emerdigiorgio3594
    @emerdigiorgio3594 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    My mother was 98 year old when she could still play Chopin.W elder musicians!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @greggriffin3422
      @greggriffin3422 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!!

    • @judithschmeider1470
      @judithschmeider1470 ปีที่แล้ว

      How incredibly brave to go out there and play

    • @christianweatherbroadcasti3491
      @christianweatherbroadcasti3491 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Repent and trust in Jesus. He's the only way. We deserve Hell because we've sinned. Lied, lusted stolen, etc. But God sent his son to die on the cross and rise out of the grave. We can receive forgiveness from Jesus. Repent and put your trust in him.
      John 3:16
      Romans 3:23❤😊❤

  • @pentirah5282
    @pentirah5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    For a person of one hundred year old to play with such accuracy and feeling is a magnificent effort. As an 89 year old retired pianist and music teacher I well know all the problems besetting one in old age. Those who gave thumbs down should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.

    • @pentirah5282
      @pentirah5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @CookieFrog :3
      How old are you? - and you can't spell!! 🤣🤣🗑

    • @pentirah5282
      @pentirah5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @CookieFrog :3
      Good for you,Cookie! 👍

    • @kelvinsurname7051
      @kelvinsurname7051 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pentirah5282 god bless you!

    • @ermionispathi6501
      @ermionispathi6501 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Well said!!!

    • @Krayzpete
      @Krayzpete ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good to see an older person on the internet, much respect to you :D

  • @belrosa12
    @belrosa12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3136

    I was 64 when I started learning how to play piano and now I am writing songs and improvising my own romantic melody.

    • @carlosliceagarcia2190
      @carlosliceagarcia2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      What old are you now?

    • @aliciamorlote7898
      @aliciamorlote7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Oh my goodness!!! That is wonderful!! When I was younger I was given lessons in guitar and organ. It was very short lived only a semester. My parents were not well off, but I truly would love to go back to music and learn piano. I did cheat though, with learning music, I wrote the letters instead. 😂

    • @amelianugraeni7607
      @amelianugraeni7607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hai..can you share how to become like you?.

    • @marietjiehildebrandt1324
      @marietjiehildebrandt1324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Wow! Respect!

    • @donaldhake8867
      @donaldhake8867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No no

  • @Lifeisasecret-
    @Lifeisasecret- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    I'm a pianist myself and this woman is absolutely amazing.

    • @ductritran8637
      @ductritran8637 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She is the mother of Dang Thai Son pianist who win the first price Chopin competition . She graduated in Prague conservatory , born in august 1918

    • @GianfrancoDuina
      @GianfrancoDuina ปีที่แล้ว

      USATO

  • @debbieanderson6740
    @debbieanderson6740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1078

    That is so inspiring. My husband bought me a piano for Christmas. After watching the Pianist for the twentieth time now I am learning how to play the piano. Chopin is my goal...a few measures at a time. Btw...I'm 58.

    • @Ernestooooooooooo
      @Ernestooooooooooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Wow 💙

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @mattitank2012
      @mattitank2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@MikkelMyerLee in reality the real polish way is completely different

    • @user-ox4nb1mg6r
      @user-ox4nb1mg6r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm 57. And i began in january this 2021.

    • @skylarfelix4393
      @skylarfelix4393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I thought I am the only one who watch the Pianist for more than 20 times :"DDD

  • @mariannepollack9393
    @mariannepollack9393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +664

    Chopin's music is some of the most difficult I have ever learned. To watch and listen to this marvelous 100 year old is such a joy! My mom is 98 and can still play Clair de Lune! God bless our elders!

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How are you doing today my name is Eric

    • @nancyfifo4811
      @nancyfifo4811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen

    • @KneeJerkish
      @KneeJerkish ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ericmoore1015 Eric got game.

    • @icyy2015
      @icyy2015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KneeJerkish 🤣🤣🤣

    • @tristananleu4677
      @tristananleu4677 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chopin is piss easy

  • @m.paramanandanm.paramanand8995
    @m.paramanandanm.paramanand8995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +890

    I am 70 yrs. Started learning Keyboard recently. Age is not a constraint for learning the instrument, if there is a strong willingness to learn. Practicing is the key word.

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The love for music to be expressed from inside to your instrument..play on. Play and fun as you practice too

    • @djohnson2571
      @djohnson2571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Strong willingness and or passion to learn and lots of practice.....a sure must.

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      @miwakosakurai605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @beatriztavokjian5550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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      @annapellegrini7601 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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  • @eb4677
    @eb4677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I finished musical school, but since then did not practice.... 38 years passed.... I must start to play now...

  • @luigipirandello5919
    @luigipirandello5919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I am 60 years old and I just began to learn accordion. I’ve had many difficulties, but I Will not give up.

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    @Lillian584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +554

    This is exactly what social media should be used for...😊👍🏼❤️

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      provide culture of the highest level.

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      @wildbill5670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @JT-rc7vx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is. Unfortunately, amongst the beauty we find dumpster fires as well. Most humans seem more fascinated in dumpster fires than art.

    • @rosauratangarife4677
      @rosauratangarife4677 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      . marlleniy

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      @goldman1saza73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @janemedina4414
    @janemedina4414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Just witnessing the love, appreciation and honor given to her by the audience brought me to tears. Plus she’s a damn good 100 year old pianist!

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @maxwellmauro1
      @maxwellmauro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi🌹

    • @Maxsgcrew
      @Maxsgcrew ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt the same. A life of dedication giving his rewards

    • @alexkije
      @alexkije ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yer ding danged right!

  • @rinaabed728
    @rinaabed728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Моя подруга преподаватель музыки. Самый маленький её ученик-четырехлетний. А самой старшей ученице - 86 лет! Браво, мадам Сафар

  • @marinette2712
    @marinette2712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +508

    This is amazing. I am 12 years old and I have been trying to play Chopin but it is so difficult. However, this video was an ecouragement for me. Thank you 😊

    • @d.martinez-rodriguez333
      @d.martinez-rodriguez333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Sweetie keep at it, you will succeed surely.

    • @christianedurkoopg9310
      @christianedurkoopg9310 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@d.martinez-rodriguez333 o

    • @fdwyerSDMM
      @fdwyerSDMM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@d.martinez-rodriguez333 I love this reply... am magic with computers but I think I would give it up to play piano. It's in my family but I didn't follow... go!

    • @jayniekinser7259
      @jayniekinser7259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You have your whole life ahead of you. You’ll do fine. I accompanied the choir in highschool. That was lots more fun.

    • @timhitt9541
      @timhitt9541 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you'll get the hang of it when you're a 100 years old lol

  • @user-rn1yz8pc2n
    @user-rn1yz8pc2n ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Музыка уносит ее в далекое,далекое детство,отрочество,в молодость........,и,пока она играет,она молода,красива,сильна.Любит жизнь,любит его......,она счастлива....А Музыка вознаграждает ее ,продлевая ее жизнь.Вот как выглядит СЧАСТЬЕ

    • @user-wn9th6dy9o
      @user-wn9th6dy9o ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Менахем пресслер тоже играл в возрасте около ста лет. Он выходил к роялю с помощью . Когда начинал играть лицо молодело, вдохновлялись!

    • @mariawieck4265
      @mariawieck4265 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      La música clásica,oírla cantarla,ejecutarla,nos acerca a Dios,y nos llena de vigor

  • @curtismccoy8185
    @curtismccoy8185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    As a pianist less than half her age I applaud her on her technique and the fact that is stitched in her brain that she can play such a difficult piece from memory. That is dedication and a love for music to say the least. My hat is off to her to be able to not only remember the notes but to get her hundred year old fingers to play so elegantly!!

    • @lynetteoosthuizen8947
      @lynetteoosthuizen8947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Beautiful and inspiring.

    • @suziquestionable2845
      @suziquestionable2845 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      100 yers old ? That's impressive.
      I am over 80, and am learning to play the piano again, as l did in my younger yea

    • @Saxondog
      @Saxondog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You summed it up correctly...dedication and the LOVE of music.

    • @chevychase3103
      @chevychase3103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@suziquestionable2845 God bless you Susie Q!

    • @ktwiri4443
      @ktwiri4443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fantastic. I learnt piano at 46....I thought I was the oldest, I am glad to see there are many more souls not limited by age...

  • @NN-rn1oz
    @NN-rn1oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    2:05 she's looking at Chopin's spirit. "So, which one you want me to play?"

    • @princess_soluz
      @princess_soluz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @ImpressPianoTutorial
      @ImpressPianoTutorial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are awesome.Yes,need to discuss with Chopin first,to show respect.

  • @fatimabarreto1323
    @fatimabarreto1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I' m 67 and I study piano since the year before.

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @maxwellmauro1
      @maxwellmauro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi🌹

  • @irenanri3977
    @irenanri3977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    Нужно отдать дань этому великолепному возрасту!!! Не всем дано дожить , да ещё и выступить на сцене!

    • @beckalex7956
      @beckalex7956 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Не надо думать о возрасте. Не стоит ему дань отдавать. Нужно просто оставаться человеком на протяжение всей жизни, как бы это не было трудно. И желательно счастливым человеком. А вот что такое человек..., затрудняюсь пока ответить. Прожил более полвека, да так и остался для меня человек неразгаданной загадкой...

    • @user-cm5sj3cl5f
      @user-cm5sj3cl5f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@beckalex7956 как хорошо сказано. Спасибо.

    • @moniquecornil1369
      @moniquecornil1369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J!!jjjrrrfft

    • @moniquecornil1369
      @moniquecornil1369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      J!!jjjrrrfftjjjrrrfftjjjrrrfft

    • @user-zt5jm1id3h
      @user-zt5jm1id3h 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Поэтому и дожил,что занимается творчеством

  • @exerciserelax8719
    @exerciserelax8719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    Still playing from memory! I'll be happy if I can remember my own name at that age!

    • @Rwthless1
      @Rwthless1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Practice is the key. Always.

    • @nottipiglet
      @nottipiglet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You may forget who your children are... but you don’t forget good music.

    • @barrysimmons4724
      @barrysimmons4724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exercise & Relax, "They tell me there's two signs of old age, one's loss of memory and I dont remember the other one."

    • @nazuniajuan2312
      @nazuniajuan2312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny

  • @gustavkunkuta6733
    @gustavkunkuta6733 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    At 100 yrs she still can play very complex music perfectly and enjoyably: that is something everyone is expected to like.

  • @TranNguyenVungLay
    @TranNguyenVungLay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    She walked very slowly like breeze but her fingers are running smoothly on the notes.

  • @christinegorak6785
    @christinegorak6785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +597

    I am 59 and just started learn piano playing because of Chopin! She gives hope. Thank you, it is wonderful!

    • @engimusic1200
      @engimusic1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Christine Gorak 👍🏻
      How are you doing by the way

    • @juniorchong4553
      @juniorchong4553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do we really need a piano at home to be able to learn?

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep up the playing acoustic and electronic its all GOOD.

    • @dolfboerman2033
      @dolfboerman2033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I know I am 63, but try Schubert and Piazolla as well, very nice and attainable at our age

    • @hugeelen
      @hugeelen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck!

  • @GabsARV
    @GabsARV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +579

    Music really does extend the life span of some humans. God Bless her.

  • @user-gc5hj2sk6b
    @user-gc5hj2sk6b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Какое отношение к старости!Уважение!

  • @SherryGrant
    @SherryGrant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Just amazing! The dexterity of her fingers, compared to the rest of the body... hard to imagine anyone still playing so beautifully at this age, or even living to this age... it’s wonderful to see!

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @arlettehellemans2117
    @arlettehellemans2117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    She doesn't play Chopin, she feels Chopin

    • @Studio-li5ow
      @Studio-li5ow ปีที่แล้ว

      All Chopin’s work’s are Masterpieces

  • @thepianoplayer416
    @thepianoplayer416 6 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    Many of us at that age wouldn't be able to go on stage. Being 100 is as much an accomplishment as the music she performed...

    • @matbmp8996
      @matbmp8996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thepianoplayer416 Umm.. many of us at that age would be long dead.

    • @timothytopoly8704
      @timothytopoly8704 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thepianoplayer416 yea because the majority of us would be dead

    • @matts6894
      @matts6894 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm waiting to get to 100 and see if I will go up stage
      I will do it.

    • @gratefulchar
      @gratefulchar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true

    • @vantrinhnguyen987
      @vantrinhnguyen987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would be very happy , if I could breath at the 100-age

  • @lillianshaw6397
    @lillianshaw6397 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    JESTEM POD WRAZENIEM , CHOPIN JEST MOIM ULUBIONYM KOMPOZYTOREM ..... BRAWO DLA DROGIEJ PANI ..... ❤️🌎🌹🙏🌎

  • @jannaaks5418
    @jannaaks5418 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    ЭТО ПОТРЯСАЕТ , ОШЕЛОМЛЯЕТ !!!
    КАКАЯ ТЕХНИКА , МУЗЫКАЛЬНОСТЬ , ДОСТОИНСТВО , ОТНОШЕНИЕ К ЗРИТЕЛЮ !!! ЧЕЛОВЕК ВЕРШИНА СОВЕРШЕНСТВА !!!
    ОТДЕЛЬНЫЕ ЕГО ПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛИ !!!
    ТОЧНО !!! СПАСИБО !!!
    РАССТРОГАЛИ !!!

    • @Studio-li5ow
      @Studio-li5ow ปีที่แล้ว

      All Chopin’s works are Masterpieces

  • @coreyzimmerman9782
    @coreyzimmerman9782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Too many people judge Perfection by the technique but as you can see in this beautiful performance it has to do with emotion and soul. I saw Segovia in his 80s & it was wonderful🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

  • @cer7band405
    @cer7band405 5 ปีที่แล้ว +790

    She is Madame Thai Thi Lien - one of the first person who build up Vietnam National Academy of Music. And she is Dang Thai Son’s Mother too

    • @sallylarhette7083
      @sallylarhette7083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Lovely!
      Thank you!

    • @rampgamercracka4258
      @rampgamercracka4258 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dang Thai Son is walking her to the piano at the beginning of the video.

    • @gailland8681
      @gailland8681 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      is she Vietnamese?

    • @qiqi364
      @qiqi364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@gailland8681 yes

    • @ericvanransbeeck7806
      @ericvanransbeeck7806 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We have the record of Dang Thai Son from 1980 Chopin Competition ( Muza SX 2095)

  • @sharonstromley9350
    @sharonstromley9350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I started playing piano at 8 years of age. I am 75 years old (soon to be 76) and on the occasion of my 50th birthday, my husband purchased a (very) grand piano for me. It has since, been my pride and joy all these years. More importantly, it is the single most treasured and loved representation of my Beloved's devotion and love to me. And, imagine, after 42 years of marriage he still takes my breath away!

  • @LGAussie
    @LGAussie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What’s so remarkable is that ppl forget that elders have been there, done that, and have the answers to many things, and all u have to do is ask a wise old person about anything, about life, and their answer will be far better than ur friends or family simply because they have seen more than the rest of us.

    • @elizabethcollins1313
      @elizabethcollins1313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The world full of ignorance

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elizabethcollins1313
      And the elders give u an answer in 5 min. that is so satisfying, but ppl prefer to pay an analyst stranger $100 for an hour of vacant information. I love talking to wise elders. It’s baffling that so many don’t realize they r there for us for a reason.

  • @Juscz
    @Juscz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1560

    How can anyone NOT give this a thumbs up????

    • @getdusty1
      @getdusty1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Because at least 231 are very jealous!!

    • @jeffweaver-white5772
      @jeffweaver-white5772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      John Uscian that is what I was wondering!

    • @somebodywatchin
      @somebodywatchin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      280 now!

    • @306champion
      @306champion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Because some are thicker than others

    • @veronikafannon820
      @veronikafannon820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @Val O'Brien Perhaps you might like to upload your own performance. By the way, how old are you?

  • @marsal8293
    @marsal8293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I just started taking piano lessons at 74, I thought I was going to play on my mother's piano which I inherited but at it's first tuning was told the bass bridge had collapsed and it was not fixable so my husband bought me a baby grand on which to learn, as his last gift to me shortly before he passed away.
    I have a wonderful encouraging young woman who is very patient with me. I am finding that at times my fingers do not cooperate with my wishes but I would hope to be able to continue to 100 as this amazing lady has done. Things do change in the brain ( I am finding out) and our population is scurged with demensia and Alzheimer's, so one of my many motivations was to ward off further inevitable deterioration. It's a fascinating topic, the brain and learning music. In addition, I am truly very much enjoying it, pretty much a consuming new hobby. And in case anyone is interested I really do see significant changes in my brain.
    So sorry to the person whose mother stopped teaching adults, it's rather a disservice, but I do understand it would take a special person to continue teaching someone who doesn't align with the "normal" progress.

    • @MrRalph664
      @MrRalph664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love you maam

  • @acitipo
    @acitipo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Como no nos vamos a emocionar una dama de 100 años tocando maravillosamente Chopin!!!!

    • @pauloreis2635
      @pauloreis2635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Um exemplo para os que se acham velhos e incapazes.

    • @susanacardiolap1738
      @susanacardiolap1738 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Increible que ejemplo !!!!Su nombre cual es ?

  • @meirwise1107
    @meirwise1107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    If I can get dressed and remember my own name at 100 I will be happy. Bravo to this inspirational lady.

    • @amaliaamalia1112
      @amaliaamalia1112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you love art,means you love life.You will be able for sure my friend

    • @ImpressPianoTutorial
      @ImpressPianoTutorial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the true statement.How many of us will get to that age and still be able to walk to the piano and play Chopin from memory.

  • @albertpeckham8708
    @albertpeckham8708 5 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    She is a national treasure! My friend Rosa Rio died just short of her 108th birthday. She was playing 2 shows a day at the Tampa Theater in Florida. She was sharp as a tack until two days before she passed. God bless this person. True genius never dies.

    • @michaelferguson1093
      @michaelferguson1093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rest in peace. Put link to her on TH-cam

    • @mtracy244
      @mtracy244 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelferguson1093
      a link to Rosa Rio
      th-cam.com/video/cwGBEyPNmaA/w-d-xo.html

    • @youtoo2072
      @youtoo2072 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank You So Much for posting about Rosa here !! I only just found out about Rosa's passing.. Musicians being older /elder Musicians that is to deem them , is to be able to know soul lives through whatever life is here and now and transcend it too! Bless All Musicians and Gratitude to Rosa and Mme Lien !! Play On!!

  • @neilcowan6789
    @neilcowan6789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +618

    The fingers remember what the mind may not-

    • @sevinjaliyeva
      @sevinjaliyeva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yes

    • @rexluminus9867
      @rexluminus9867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Part of the mind remembers everything!Yes muscle memory. The 🖐️fingers just follow the deep commands.

    • @mikewilliams258
      @mikewilliams258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Neil Cowan Rubbish! Fingers can't do a damn thing without mind. There is no such thing as muscle memory - just memory, and it's located in the brain. Also, what makes you assume her mind isn't razor sharp?

    • @neilcowan6789
      @neilcowan6789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Mike Williams because she had some memory lapses and stumbles. It can occur in any age group. My concert pianist friend Steven Gordon had memory lapses and took beta blockers. I am 78 and wish I played anywhere as well as she does. My mind and fingers have forgot. Not enough practice!

    • @johnokanime594
      @johnokanime594 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@mikewilliams258 He is right. Muscle memory is a real thing. Google it.

  • @jacktanner7738
    @jacktanner7738 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing how musicianship does not diminish. Music is truly one of the great mysteries.

  • @catiesmith9166
    @catiesmith9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OMG… She is incredible. I love her! What a gift.

  • @conniebisesi8619
    @conniebisesi8619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    She's Blessed just to live to be 100 years old.

    • @williamlis7947
      @williamlis7947 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's a curse not a blessing.

    • @gf4353
      @gf4353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are more than 80,000 people over 100 in the U.S.. 1.2 MILLION by the year 2030.

    • @yuchiuying442
      @yuchiuying442 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      -我們秋休烁/士繐:/一

  • @rafanifischer3152
    @rafanifischer3152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    When I'm 100 I just hope I remember what a piano is and does.

    • @darleneharrison4601
      @darleneharrison4601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I don't know how old you are, but it's good that you're claiming to live at the age of 100 or maybe older than that!

  • @GnomicMaster
    @GnomicMaster ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am now 72 and did not start composing for piano until age 58 after 52 years of playing the music of all the greats. I haven't played anyone else's music for 14 years and now have about 200 compositions including the 9-piece Rasputin Rhapsody I'm just completing. Never too late to explode in creativity.

  • @jonathantaylor3586
    @jonathantaylor3586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How lovely to see this young lady play the piano. She's really good! Keep up the good work.

  • @penname1001
    @penname1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +570

    Bravo. And all her friends have passed, save for one... Chopin.

    • @collegecareerresults7878
      @collegecareerresults7878 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Beautifully said.

    • @susancelestian1399
      @susancelestian1399 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      so very true

    • @theryanjester7209
      @theryanjester7209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Daaaaammmmmnnnn

    • @angiesantos8261
      @angiesantos8261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pen Name lol 😂🌷🌹♥️a great performance I struggle to practice my piano she inspires Im only in my 60’s bravo 🎵🎵I w IN A PIANO CLASS THE LADIES WERE IN THEIR 90’s 2 of them and they played very well . One lady passed 😢✝️🙏🏻💜

    • @jaskotrembicki3812
      @jaskotrembicki3812 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rr 33 re 5@@theryanjester7209 re 32we

  • @Macvriendin
    @Macvriendin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    I find this very moving. I wish for myself as a pianist to become 100 years old and still being able to play like this. Her joints are still in excellent shape for a person of 100 years old. It's amazing! And still having the ability to hear anything in the first place....She is really a lovely lucky lady!

    • @JoanvaldesBLAIN
      @JoanvaldesBLAIN 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Monique Houdijk

    • @ubiestinsula
      @ubiestinsula 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Very lucky indeed!

    • @Rwthless1
      @Rwthless1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ubiestinsula And the harder she works, the luckier she gets.

    • @gf4353
      @gf4353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @R J you are absolutely correct.

    • @joshuajackson4742
      @joshuajackson4742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My exact feeling. I have such a relationship with piano and music, I can’t imagine how strong that would be after all those years.

  • @jodysoberon4477
    @jodysoberon4477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    How dare anyone "dislike" this. So wonderful she can still play, and if you want to dis, best check how well you play now, and when you are 100.

  • @user-cq5xo5xy4d
    @user-cq5xo5xy4d 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Замечательно! В таком возрасте сыграть по памяти без нот!
    Дай Бог здоровья и желания сыграть для публики!!!

  • @balleaucanon4612
    @balleaucanon4612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Our old people are an encyclopedia of wisdom and knowledge, a pity that we do not pay much attention in our time to this category of geniuses.

  • @lilylee5084
    @lilylee5084 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Music is the most important element to be long life.

    • @ritatoffolon9945
      @ritatoffolon9945 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastica!La musica rende giovani. Complimenti,l'esecuzione non è perfetta. Ma Chopin sarebbe felice d'ascoltarla.Rita

  • @aariley2
    @aariley2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That is the beauty of music and art. When you are no longer able to play sports, you always have these gifts! More power to you all who have started music lessons later in life. It is never to late!!!! ❤️

  • @bouchonaise124135
    @bouchonaise124135 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video made me feel so much. What a celebration of not only the music but her life work and love. What a beautiful special rendition of this piece. I hope I can play like that when I’m 100

  • @idjfieb6663
    @idjfieb6663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    BRAVO!!!

  • @Ircar47
    @Ircar47 5 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    What a wonderful life - when you are a100 and the whole world now can hear your music ...people in different corners of the globe .. Amazing on so many levels!

    • @CymatixMusic
      @CymatixMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ircar47 she didn’t write this

    • @user-fu9sx3fw2e
      @user-fu9sx3fw2e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The internet is such a wonderful thing.. ★

    • @Kvs6263
      @Kvs6263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CymatixMusic ??? He/she ment her her play her music. That dosent mean she wrote it

    • @harrikahlos
      @harrikahlos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      박강현 On se fyysinen!

    • @maxwellmauro1
      @maxwellmauro1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi🌹💐🌹

  • @thomasbaskys8610
    @thomasbaskys8610 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never underestimate what a person has done in their life and is still capable of doing. Bravo! 💐

  • @madhujith
    @madhujith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If someone has any doubt on:
    What is humanly possible?
    What does music do to you?
    Show them this!! Inspirational 🙏🏼🙌

  • @KOLODNY95
    @KOLODNY95 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thumbs up, dear lady, for your longevity and your artful performance of Chopin! And thank you for the pleasure of hearing and watching you play the Steinway.

  • @roselynegerszewski2328
    @roselynegerszewski2328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I believe that anyone playing a musical instrument, especially a piano, is destined for a long life. My sister-in-law is 94, still teaches piano ad many of her students go into state competition, I also met a lady, also 94 in France who also teaches piano.

    • @hildegardlindorfer4394
      @hildegardlindorfer4394 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bewundernswert!
      Welch eine Gnade, wenn jemand in diesem hohen Alter noch so fit ist!

  • @adamsimmons631
    @adamsimmons631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hats off to this lady. I have been playing the piano since I was four. I am approaching 45 in September.

  • @angeladallimore8079
    @angeladallimore8079 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful You are amazing 👏 ❤

    • @greggriffin3422
      @greggriffin3422 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Helle!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!!

  • @alexandrak2252
    @alexandrak2252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +846

    Remarkable how Asians worship the old and wise people. I‘m German and am so sad, that this is not the same here. We all should listen to the wisdom of elder persons. They know, what they are talking about ❤️🙌🙏❤️

    • @JulietRobin
      @JulietRobin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I’m from Trinidad 🇹🇹 it’s the same. No respect for senior citizens.

    • @marie78091
      @marie78091 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      For us, honoring our parents is the best fortune money can't buy. And I'm also Christian, of which it's also stated in the 10 Commandments, Honor your parents.

    • @alexandrak2252
      @alexandrak2252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Juliet Robin so sad 😭

    • @irfaniozdemir2071
      @irfaniozdemir2071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Paddy Orourke jm

    • @irfaniozdemir2071
      @irfaniozdemir2071 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maria F l

  • @TiffanyCHoyt
    @TiffanyCHoyt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Sometimes when young musicians play technically « perfect » pieces it can feel so artificial and lifeless. This piece the way she plays it is so flawed and yet full of life, experience, sorrow: it’s imperfections are of time. I love it!

    • @niniksuseno7530
      @niniksuseno7530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good madam, you're still active in your age, thumbs up

    • @elainegoolsby9902
      @elainegoolsby9902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not imperfection, perfection from her heart and soul! Beautiful music from a beautiful Lady. God bless!🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

    • @unwinewithteddy
      @unwinewithteddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Something about your comment was so sweet, yet so funny.

    • @meilengschwarzbek9421
      @meilengschwarzbek9421 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Attention: tiffy
      What do you mean by "flawed???"
      See if you will live to a century years old and even have her memory.
      You are FLAWED, tiffy.
      ABSOLUTELY NO RESPECT from you.

    • @HuiyenManton
      @HuiyenManton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mei Leng I'm sorry you have no right here to berate Tiffany. She has every right to her opinions which I don't think there was anything negative except for the word 'flawed'.when you took it out of context

  • @patriciamoore6436
    @patriciamoore6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A pure joy to hear her play Chopin. At 77 I still play and enjoy every time that I do. Grateful for all the piano lessons years ago.

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing today my name is Eric

  • @user-ok6oc8qc8r
    @user-ok6oc8qc8r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Огромное спасибо всем кто причастен к этому высочайшему гуманизму,который бесценен: это и преклонение перед почтенным возрастом, это -преклонение перед одним из высочайших искусств,как фортепианное исполнительство,и конечно,это высочайший воспитательный процесс посредством демонстрации волшебной силы искусства великих композиторов, /Шопен. Мазурка. /еще раз утвердить уважение к возрасту,к искусству,к человеческому общению на высочайшем цивилизованном культурном уровне. БРАВО!!!

    • @user-zw7ne7fx6w
      @user-zw7ne7fx6w ปีที่แล้ว

      Любовь к музыке в любом возрасте остаётся, тем более у тех, кто исполнял
      Шопена и желание постоянно возвращаться к его музыке велико. Понятно,что движет этой пожилой, уважаемой даме. Молодец, она сохранила своё увлечение.

  • @donaldirvine1898
    @donaldirvine1898 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Incredible! 100 years old ! Still playing!

  • @artschamberg4470
    @artschamberg4470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    The music she played was well done especially at 100 years but just as important are the feelings the music allows you to experience.

  • @irinakvyatkovskaya3758
    @irinakvyatkovskaya3758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Какая Молодец!Красивая,Умница,исполнила исключительно.Браво!!!🤗👏💕❤️🙏❤️❤️

  • @antoniagibson3071
    @antoniagibson3071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I still have hope, thank you❤😊

  • @shirleyrombough8173
    @shirleyrombough8173 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    She is wonderful. A lifetime of serious study gives her the foundation to play this piece so well today. She gives me hope, truly. Bravissima.

  • @SeniorLassy
    @SeniorLassy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A remarkable performance and a remarkable woman considering she is playing this at ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @stevenwolfe7101
      @stevenwolfe7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Remarkable indeed. Most people cannot play like this at any age - including me. Mush to be admired and enjoyed here.

  • @willycat7445
    @willycat7445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She began to walk straighter and faster as she heard the applause and saw the people. Amazing what positive affirmation does to one's soul and body.

  • @MJ-sj9ho
    @MJ-sj9ho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She is incredible !!!!! That is what you call pure passion!!!!!

  • @karensconyersgrubbs9119
    @karensconyersgrubbs9119 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The only way I'd want to live to 100 is playing the piano as she is. Bravo!

    • @ericmoore1015
      @ericmoore1015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @letinhsong8024
    @letinhsong8024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    It's amazing she can even play at all when she could barely walk, and couldn't even sit down by herself. Chopin til the end! I certainly want to hear him up to my final days...wish I could play him myself as good as her! I have to settle for listening to others...

  • @bonitabland3417
    @bonitabland3417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Truly amazing but also the fact she is doing this without sheet music!! What a wonderful, graceful lady. 😘💕

  • @Tremolo_Guitar
    @Tremolo_Guitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her name is Lien Thai Thi, a Vietnamese, the mother of pianist Dang Thai Son who won the gold medalist of the X International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland in 1980.

  • @josepablo1514
    @josepablo1514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Chopin claps his hands from heaven.

  • @bobkids009
    @bobkids009 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What a fantastic performance..........Never too old to play indeed.......

  • @PSA3377
    @PSA3377 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Phenomenal!! Bravo 👏 I had tears in my eyes before the 1st note .

  • @franceselainethurston1606
    @franceselainethurston1606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At first it looked like she was having a problem and also praying. She is so terrific that words cannot describe her.

  • @cynthiazomer3632
    @cynthiazomer3632 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Wonderful she have a big age. But her mind and fingers are in good condition I love to hear and learn from the elderly People . May God bless her.

    • @truth8307
      @truth8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And may karma bless you.

  • @prestopiano88
    @prestopiano88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    When I am 100, I will also be playing Chopin. Brava!

    • @ronniewoodsbellmontsounds7045
      @ronniewoodsbellmontsounds7045 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Juliet Preston What makes you think that you will live to 100.a bit presumptuous don't you think.?

    • @JamesZ32100
      @JamesZ32100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ronniewoodsbellmontsounds7045 It wouldn't hurt to try though

    • @Ace1King1
      @Ace1King1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When I'm 100 I'll be playing the harp.

    • @JamesZ32100
      @JamesZ32100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @TheGreatestDuck Well, the commenter was just being optimistic

    • @deedempsey6111
      @deedempsey6111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And, Ace Duck, I shall be accompanying you with my heavenly voice (rather than my earthly tone deaf one)..../

  • @rogelioquintana7927
    @rogelioquintana7927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think the lady is in better shape that the ones “helping” her. Music rides a long lasted trip to the heart.

  • @joelmacanaya7774
    @joelmacanaya7774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing and very inspiring for all seniors!!! She’s an instrument of God.

  • @sergioorlandodias5062
    @sergioorlandodias5062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Удивительное мужество в столь почтенном возрасте !!!
    Браво !!!

  • @crystalcolors6742
    @crystalcolors6742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dang Thaison's Chopin's preludes are my favorite. Wow, his mother was also such a great pianist! Very memorable. I hope she'll keep playing!

  • @mmzddx96
    @mmzddx96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can see how, by looking at this wonderful video of Mme Thai Thi Lien, it encourages many to look beyond the cruel barriers of age! She is a true icon for many musicians! Mr. Son is so fortunate to have always had such a wonderful mother.

  • @teresajohnson5265
    @teresajohnson5265 ปีที่แล้ว

    At 73, I feel inspired to learn to play musical instrument Frer seeing this lady play. 🤗

  • @sharifapearlsiadans1529
    @sharifapearlsiadans1529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Yes.This gives me hope.Before my late husband was convincing me to learn to play the piano.He does and so all our four kids.Now I am encouraged to learn.She is is inspiring.

  • @sandraprince2200
    @sandraprince2200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She plays with such feeling it makes me cry and chills both ! Beautiful

  • @lynn9499
    @lynn9499 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    absolute respect and admiration for her

    • @greggriffin3422
      @greggriffin3422 ปีที่แล้ว

      Helle!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.. Stay Safe!!

  • @bonadee8102
    @bonadee8102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo, Amazing how she remembers the music and the dynamics. Watching from Pasay City, Philippines 🇵🇭.

  • @aphelelembarh9281
    @aphelelembarh9281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    who is still here in 2019 .... woow

  • @stevewallschlaeger1379
    @stevewallschlaeger1379 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Truly amazing. What alacrity and concert presence. Such a way of playing shows a way that is rarely found today outside the presence of Rubinstein and Horowitz.

  • @julia-uj1tu
    @julia-uj1tu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Браво!!!

  • @DinhNguyen-vh8iy
    @DinhNguyen-vh8iy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo !!! She plays beautifully.