Theme from Schindler's List - Virtuosic Piano Cover by Charles Szczepanek

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    October 2022: A note to those who are looking for sheet music: Recently, John Williams pulled the rights to arrange his music from ALL arrangers. That has impacted not only us who do this sort of work on TH-cam, but everyone who works as a professional arranger. Until he or his publishers change their minds, no 3rd party arrangements of John Williams works can be legally licensed. Sorry to everyone who would like the music and to play this arrangement. 3 years ago, I created this to SHARE with others who wanted to play it as well, and I no longer can :-(
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  • @janedoe3935
    @janedoe3935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    I never would have thought that anything could surpass Itzhak Perlman’s performance of this!!! I thought a piano really didn’t show the depth of emotion and touch the soul as deeply as the violin, just as I feel the violin can’t compare to the piano for Claire de Lune, but you proved me wrong!!! (I’d LOVE to hear you perform that) You are an Artist, a true one of a kind Master who has touched all of us with your heart, passion, brilliant skills.....your music is like Valium for my body and mind. I too, have played this over and over! Keep up your beautiful videos, your music is like beautiful poetry, sure wish you you did live performances

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Jane, you are so so so kind! Thank you so much for this! I'd never think of comparing myself to Itzhak Perlman... something I've actually mentioned to people in person is how much this pieces sings through him and his violin, and I could only hope that I captured a fraction of that spirit. I do perform once in a while... in fact I have two concerts in the Phoenix area this month! But no, I don't yet play outside of Phoenix (where I live) very often. I'd love to!

    • @janedoe3935
      @janedoe3935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Charles Szczepanek You are to the piano what Itzhak Perlman is to the violin!!!! I never thought the emotion in that song could be translated and interpreted to the piano with such depth of emotion as the way you do it. My grandfather was a Hungarian Jew and this song means so much to me. I listen to many violinists and pianists on line and you are the virtuoso of them all!! Well, now I know I can purchase your work which I’m thrilled about! I will check to see if you are performing next time we’re in Arizona. We would love to see you perform live .
      My husband and I listened to your beautiful Christmas song arrangements last night. What a gift you have, which is then a gift to all of us which you so kindly share!! May we reciprocate by supporting you and also by purchasing your work!! Thanks again for sharing your art !

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks again, so much, Jane! I'd be very interested to hear your grandfather's story. From what I know, most of my family immigrated to the States just prior to WWI, but there's no way for us to really tell anymore because of so many records missing... Shameless plug... I have a Patreon page where some of the most interested people can keep in touch with me. Those patrons helped to fund this entire video. Check out the page here: www.patreon.com/charlesszczepanek I'll also send you a complimentary copy of my new album (CD or digital download) if you sign up! In any case, I thank you for watching and writing such a beautiful note. Looking forward to keeping in touch through music!

    • @operadoc
      @operadoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can one get the sheet music for this arrangement

    • @hindenburg1596
      @hindenburg1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@janedoe3935 Haha I would like some Valium man so I don't die

  • @pamelaannfuller9410
    @pamelaannfuller9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    John Williams would be proud of this arrangement I think.

    • @Michael-jw6et
      @Michael-jw6et 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well he should be. It was written on piano first. He writes all his compositions on a 100 year old stein piano at his house.

    • @arghyachakraborty3068
      @arghyachakraborty3068 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Michael-jw6et That is amazing. Didn't know that before. Do you have proof?

    • @Michael-jw6et
      @Michael-jw6et 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@arghyachakraborty3068 follow the link and skip to the 1:40 mark.
      th-cam.com/video/tJY5l6I253c/w-d-xo.html

    • @arghyachakraborty3068
      @arghyachakraborty3068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Michael-jw6et Wow... the video was awesome. Thank you so much

    • @mohamedh5964
      @mohamedh5964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He wouldn't.

  • @elizabethwelch5333
    @elizabethwelch5333 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This is the most beautiful piano arrangement of this piece

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much, Elizabeth!

    • @user-tf4rv5go1x
      @user-tf4rv5go1x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰@@CharlesSzczepanek

  • @bostonbean
    @bostonbean 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I recently watched Schindler's list for the first time. The situation was beyond horrible but Schindler saving 1200 Jews and them being so grateful made me weep. I have never been so deeply touched by a movie.

  • @FatBellyChemist1234
    @FatBellyChemist1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The anger and sadness, anxieties were revealed in the way how you've played it. I really like it.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Helen Jay thank you! I’m glad the emotional complexity came through the notes for you.

    • @FatBellyChemist1234
      @FatBellyChemist1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Father God through Jesus Christ gave me the gift of music, for typical players they wouldn't be banging the keyboards like you did. Is it true that one of your ancestors and or your loved one's ancestors have been the victim of Auschwitz concentration camp? If so then thank you on expressing your anger out loud, bc that's also my anger if I was to play on the piano.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@FatBellyChemist1234 Because my ancestors came from Poland and Alsace-Lorraine there's a very high likelihood that someone in the bloodline was a victim, but we aren't sure as most or all of the family records were destroyed during the war. Was a family member of yours a victim of the Holocaust?

    • @FatBellyChemist1234
      @FatBellyChemist1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CharlesSzczepanek I am deeply sorry to hear this, from what I am aware is that no, because I'm nostly Chinese but I do have European ancestry too, mainly German and Italian. From what you're playing of piano you did express your ancestor's anger even your very distant relative's anger, sadness, depression, physical and mental trauma, bc it wasn't addressed properly at the time. Good on you for doing that justice for victims, more is needed I think. What I know is that my bf's grandpa was deeply affected by one of the nazi party member did curse him and his 1st borns and their relationships, including marriages, friendships and financial stuff; one of the curses was that the 1st born had to do prostitution to get rid of excess bills ; the other curse was the 1st borns to live less than 50 to 70 y.o. So when my bf told me his I was deeply furious, I felt Father God's great anger. So the issue was addressed, by breaking all those curses in Jesus' mighty name.

    • @michaelpogue2032
      @michaelpogue2032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree totally. I swear, I don't think that I have ever felt a piano "weep" like it does here. I don't simply mean sadness. If musical instruments are an analog of the human voice, then it also follows that under a practiced hand, they can be an analog of the human spirit as well.

  • @pamelaannfuller9410
    @pamelaannfuller9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Every time I watch you play this, I start crying. Your arrangement reminds me a little of Chopin's "Revolutionary" etude (use of the arpeggios and the pre-note trills). GREAT arrangement!!

  • @lolom8772
    @lolom8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    When I rewatch Schindlers List, I always come back to this variation of it. The way you play the piano for this song is absolutely wonderful, it would be amazing to hear you play this in person.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! Hopefully when live concerts start back up again there will be more opportunities for people to hear it in person!

  • @back2basics597
    @back2basics597 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is it. I'm not looking anymore for the best version. This is quite heart shuttering for me. Can't bear anymore

  • @sophiehewitt5073
    @sophiehewitt5073 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Genius!! I could listen to you all day long, but I would run out of tears 😢

  • @furkansahan5826
    @furkansahan5826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This Clip should have over 1 billion clicks.. almost started crying🙏

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you, Furkan! I'm glad you were moved by the music!

    • @xhuliasamira1606
      @xhuliasamira1606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      i felt the same way 💘

    • @furkansahan5826
      @furkansahan5826 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@xhuliasamira1606😢

    • @colinalcala6346
      @colinalcala6346 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This piece has me all teared up especially when i think of those in Palestine at this time. Takes me right back to the movie😢

  • @rafaelguillermobadellmad-wg4ml
    @rafaelguillermobadellmad-wg4ml ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have no words to describe how this music makes me feel, I do though have an adjective to describe the pianist. Marvellous !!!!!!!!

  • @valeriustratan5804
    @valeriustratan5804 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    After all this time, this remains my favourite version of this melody..and also my favourite piece of all time. I can't explain in words the level of emotions that this song brings me. For over a year.. I've been listening to this masterpiece every day. It is for me a relief, a place of comfort. The beauty and the story behind ,all the little details, the depth, the way it all conects together is just incredible..again undescribable in words. And the way this is all performed..the level of work..dedication, the hundreds of hours spent behind this 5 minutes of art. I hope this reaches you, Mr Charles. I can't thank you enough..all my respect!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks so much for this, Valerius! I'm glad that all of the effort that you so aptly recognize in your comment has been paying off for you and for many others. The best reward is knowing my music (and video in this case as well) has moved people. Thank you for sharing how you feel!

  • @meilumyu4832
    @meilumyu4832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What makes the blood flow is the heart, let the heart move is the note.
    Listening to your piano playing quietly is a kind of listening enjoyment.
    Thank you very much for sharing your happiness!

  • @lupusHegemonia
    @lupusHegemonia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If that film was SO EMOTIONAL... the 50% (at least) was from the music, the soundtrack.
    Instant crying when you listening these amazing notes...

  • @niharchauhan2534
    @niharchauhan2534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a performance! The sadness and sufferings flow through your fingers. Please keep uploading such videos.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I plan to! I hope you'll check out the rest of the videos on the channel, even the less cinematic ones, thanks!

  • @sashal1493
    @sashal1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautifully played, and in such a touching, well thought out setting. John Williams would be proud!

  • @jonsworkshop
    @jonsworkshop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Fantastic interpretation, excellently performed and wrapped up in a very professional, thoughtful and tasteful production. Well done and thanks. Jon

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Jon! I'm glad you enjoyed not only the music but also the rest of the production!

  • @andymottershead2489
    @andymottershead2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Well what a masterpiece. Amazing skill and performed so well. 10/10

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you, Andy! I appreciate you watching!!

  • @arjuns1ngh
    @arjuns1ngh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unbelievably beautiful! Bravo!

  • @alebatish
    @alebatish 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Without words ! Marvelous 👏👏👏

  • @deeannpetty3831
    @deeannpetty3831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    so beautiful!!!!!

  • @deborahpiacitelli176
    @deborahpiacitelli176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a fabulous contribution Charles. This is so absolutely beautiful.

  • @georgekosa8022
    @georgekosa8022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Schindler's List was the saddest movie I ever saw. Your piano playing brought out the sadness and emotions of the movie. Well done.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, George! The movie is a masterpiece and the music from it is also a gem!

  • @rvelosa
    @rvelosa 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely, majestically beautiful !!

  • @khaledramadan3457
    @khaledramadan3457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh my God, this is the most beautiful, emotional, soulful piano playing I ever heard and see, thank you so much for this amazing and inspiring work, I just can't find the words that I can describe, you're so talented and gifted with the most beautiful music instrument on the planet ❤

  • @user-rq4ox8tz7j
    @user-rq4ox8tz7j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Браво- спасибо вам за высокое искусство!!!

  • @larssalomonsson4467
    @larssalomonsson4467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing!!! Such a wonderful performance!

  • @spawn007
    @spawn007 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ! Thank you for this performance 🙏🏻

  • @don1carter
    @don1carter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazingly gentle touch. Kudos.

  • @justmusic822
    @justmusic822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful playing and interpretation. Wonderful piano!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christiaan Carstens thank you! And ya, awesome piano for sure.

  • @PatrickHaddadbaillywaret62134
    @PatrickHaddadbaillywaret62134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    j'adores, c'est absolument magnifique .

  • @itsfreerealestate6747
    @itsfreerealestate6747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Charles, for sharing that. It made me shed a tear.

  • @pamelaannfuller9410
    @pamelaannfuller9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I especially what you did at 2:23.... imitating so many instruments. John Williams could not have done it better!!

  • @ImagoPiano
    @ImagoPiano 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, this is simply incredible! All the emotions felt in the way you performed the piece. Thank you for this masterpiece of a rendition.

  • @kirkwisdom6318
    @kirkwisdom6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. This moves me to tears. Such beautiful expression. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @saschabeck2629
    @saschabeck2629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You touched my heart with your wonderful performance. Bless you

  • @gonzalomartindenicolas8214
    @gonzalomartindenicolas8214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Priceless gift. Deeply emotional and touching. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Gonzalo! I'm glad the music moved you.

  • @kjt4623
    @kjt4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hauntingly beautiful! I weep for all the souls lost as I remember this powerfully epic film. Thank You Mr. Szczepanek!!!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Kevin! Glad to see you checking out this one too!

  • @gracepiano
    @gracepiano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Beautiful

  • @chonladapyvrkc8308
    @chonladapyvrkc8308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful performance.

  • @madhuri2032
    @madhuri2032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can't stop listening to this, it's so beautiful!!! a soulful performance❤️ ❤️

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Madhuri!

    • @mabilleaudrey2154
      @mabilleaudrey2154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't stop crying when I listening to this music TT_TT

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mabilleaudrey2154 Thanks for listening! I hope they are good tears!

  • @ju8stin
    @ju8stin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know how many times I have already listened to this masterpiece. Every single time it's just breathtaking the feelings you create through the harmony between your piano playing and the video. I can't really even put it into words.
    Please keep up your work and thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @elias7748
    @elias7748 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite arrangement! Amazing!

  • @alexsaradjzadeh3150
    @alexsaradjzadeh3150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing! Beautiful! Golden fingers. Thank you.

  • @ziagno4420
    @ziagno4420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t really listen to piano music but I cant stop listening to this , amazing video also.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad I could be one of the few pianists you listen to!

  • @Gammaray7
    @Gammaray7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bravo 👏 👏 👏. This is the best version that I’ve ever heard. Impressive performance & great video production!!

  • @maxmustermann5148
    @maxmustermann5148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So kraftvoll und doch so sanft... DANKE!!!

  • @johnnynandes8199
    @johnnynandes8199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    felt it in my soul! Thank you!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Johnny! Come back when you want more soul soothing! :-)

  • @LukeFaulkner
    @LukeFaulkner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Charles, this is perfect. If I'd ever considered covering this, I've changed my mind as I don't think this can be surpassed 👌

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Luke, thank you! That’s such high praise, especially from another pianist and composer! This was my first arrangement of music from movies; I wrote it at the beginning of my “Keys to the Cinema” project. I only have videos for a handful, but you can listen to the entire album on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/album/1loDgaUhBDopVy0yBcbSpv?si=CHeLKl0nRWKsPn12teHAFA

  • @user-od6xm5jw9r
    @user-od6xm5jw9r ปีที่แล้ว +3

    АХ!!! БРАВО!!! БРАВО!!! БРАВИССИМО!!! ВЫ МЕНЯ СРАЗИЛИ ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНОЙ ИГРОЙ!!! Я ТЕПЕРЬ ВЕЧНАЯ ВАША ПОКЛОННИЦА!!! ЖЕЛАЮ ВАМ КРЕПКОГО ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ТВОРЧЕСКОГО ВДОХНОВЕНИЯ!!!

  • @cvsop7338
    @cvsop7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got chills great piece great performance

  • @frantisekocko9837
    @frantisekocko9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No words needed... Absolutely perfect, thank you very much....

  • @musicalia1619
    @musicalia1619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    El video, la puesta en escena me encanta, muy bien ambientado ❣️❣️❣️

  • @jeremiahfranco3519
    @jeremiahfranco3519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely amazing! The amount of emotion that surrounds this whole song is beautiful! Amazing arrangement!!!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much, Jeremiah!

    • @chim91
      @chim91 ปีที่แล้ว

      Song? Are you kidding me ?

  • @veteransforcompassionateca362
    @veteransforcompassionateca362 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you...
    Magnificent performance!

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was totally STUNNING ! Thank you for sharing it :-)

  • @pianomelody3042
    @pianomelody3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Woaw so beautyful, thanks

  • @helenholmes3530
    @helenholmes3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I absolutely love the theatricals with this! The black and white sets the gravitas of the piece. You are a bit of an enigma Charles, on the one hand you make it look effortless and on the other the passion overwhelms. Oooooh spine tingling.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, Helen! I'm glad to hear the passion is much more obvious than the effort!

    • @helenholmes3530
      @helenholmes3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CharlesSzczepanek You type better than I do too and I used to be a Secretary LOL

    • @helenholmes3530
      @helenholmes3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CharlesSzczepanek I think you misunderstood me Charles, I wasn't implying there was no effort put in to this marvelous piece. What I was trying to say was that you play so skilfully, you make it look easy to play, which of course it isn't. Also making the sound irresistible to the ear is more than knowing the notes, it's about the sound pouring out from your heart down to the fingers and lighting up the keys like fireworks. That is what you do, which is why I love listening and more still watching your hands fly over the keys. Listening to music should transport us out of our heads into magic and that's what you manage to do, thank you.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Helen Holmes I totally got it! In fact I was happy to hear you say it looked easy... good playing is always supposed to look easy but move your soul!

    • @helenholmes3530
      @helenholmes3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CharlesSzczepanek thank goodness, I thought I had offended you, I would never do that on purpose. Thank you for setting me straight. X

  • @Youravaragegymbro
    @Youravaragegymbro 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful

  • @toco7439
    @toco7439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    totalni krasa moje srdce dekuje.BRAVO.

  • @svetlanakadnikova4812
    @svetlanakadnikova4812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Это грандиозно!!! И трогательно... Спасибо...

  • @hanafiothman1785
    @hanafiothman1785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful....

  • @millimucadele1919
    @millimucadele1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo,bravo.👏👏 Perfect.

  • @ts0ngk0
    @ts0ngk0 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful arrangement! Amazing!

  • @sjaakil
    @sjaakil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    In the beginning I thought "well this rendition is just like all the others" but man was I wrong.. When the intro was over, and you really got going, I was blown away! By far my favourite rendition of this masterpiece so far!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, sjaakil! I'm glad you stuck with it!

  • @Claudia-rk2ke
    @Claudia-rk2ke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Best piano arrangement of the Schindler's List Theme I've ever heard. It's amazing!! Congratulations, Charles, you're one true artist!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! And thanks for listening!!

  • @xswerdx
    @xswerdx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo! Fantastic piece with the most beautiful piano performance

  • @inigog.mtnez.900
    @inigog.mtnez.900 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely excellent.

  • @LABARITONESSA
    @LABARITONESSA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bellissimo e struggente 💖

  • @jasonsolomonides
    @jasonsolomonides 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Charles - what an awesome arrangement and so passionately played on the phenomenal Mason & Hamlin BB! And the B&W video vignette produced up at the Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory in Haverhill, MA just came out perfectly. Bravo!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jason, thanks so much! A room we've both been in, but looks so much different with the props and in black and white! The Burgetts really hit a home run directing and shooting this with me.

  • @samuelebigi1313
    @samuelebigi1313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am amazed. This gave me goosebumps like nothing before.

  • @juliyaa2739
    @juliyaa2739 ปีที่แล้ว

    Потрясающе!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @Guillermo-Hena
    @Guillermo-Hena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    What an intense feeling... a beautiful arrangement, gorgeously interpreted.
    You have made what was already perfect reach an unimagined level... as if one of those impossible and fantastic melodies that one hears in dreams would come true...

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guillermo, thanks so much for this! You are too kind, but I super appreciate it. It's so difficult to do justice to a piece originally for orchestra and the incredible Itzhak Perlman.

    • @Guillermo-Hena
      @Guillermo-Hena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@CharlesSzczepanek - Of course, the original is simply amazing, but the arrangement you've made is quite astonishing... as a matter of fact, it is beyond words.
      If John Williams could hear your version would say the same than me at least, if not, he would drop a tear of joy...
      I just play this masterpiece of yours over and over, because I just can't stop enjoying this deep emotion.
      Thanks.

    • @Guillermo-Hena
      @Guillermo-Hena 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CharlesSzczepanek - I have to add something else (because I can't stop myself, hope you may forgive me)...
      I hear your performance over and over again and I keep enjoying the way you've made the single original melody a complete story as if the entire film could be seen but only by listening to your utterly gorgeous notes...
      The original version with Itzhak Perlman is pure feeling, yes, but you've made a very varied carousel of emotions, and not everyone can do that just with a few arrangements to the original melody... I take my hat off for that.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! I don’t know if the strong emotional swings will fit everyone’s taste, but I sure like it this way, and I’m super happy you do as well!

    • @Guillermo-Hena
      @Guillermo-Hena 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek - Well, not everyone certainly, because it is a situation of animic and cultural empathy, but, there will always be those who enjoy something so refined and tasteful.
      Thanks to you.

  • @michaelnaftaliev9470
    @michaelnaftaliev9470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wooow! I think that I heard all variations of this Amazing melody! As a Jewish I wanna tell you that all perished and victims of this unbelievable tragedy are proud of you also from the sky. My tears can’t stop!
    God will bless you and your family!

  • @gonzaloiglesias8624
    @gonzaloiglesias8624 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful arrangements and executed with a lot of passion. You do feel it. Thanks.

  • @gillianbrant304
    @gillianbrant304 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your music cannot help but to move us emotionally. You are so gifted and an inspiring musician. It is certainly an honour to know you and to listen to your music.

  • @toco7439
    @toco7439 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    prekrasne.

  • @musicalia1619
    @musicalia1619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Una interpretación tan libre y tan hermosa de mi tema de cabecera que escucho y toco a diario, para acompañar e inspirarme de los dioses. Gracias 🌹❤️🌹

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! I love your comments and appreciate you listening! Thanks for your attention to all of that stuff and that it's meaningful to you! Great to hear :-)

    • @musicalia1619
      @musicalia1619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek Thanks yo you 🌹🎬❣️

  • @cubito1474
    @cubito1474 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply sublime. Thanks.

  • @Yessine1879
    @Yessine1879 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a masterpiece! You absolutly nailed it👌

  • @user-dp4pb8kv8w
    @user-dp4pb8kv8w 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Божественно красиво.. Мои аплодисменты стоя Мастеру. За душу и сердце берёт. 💞💝💞💝💞💋💋💋💞💞👍👍👍

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed this!

    • @user-dp4pb8kv8w
      @user-dp4pb8kv8w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek 💞💋💞💋💞💋💞👍👍👍👍💞💞💞💞💋💋. Я не знаю английский язык, к сожалению 😢😢😢

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@user-dp4pb8kv8w Я использую Google Translate, чтобы помочь. в моем первом комментарии я сказал: «Большое вам спасибо! Я рад, что вам это понравилось!

    • @user-dp4pb8kv8w
      @user-dp4pb8kv8w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek. Дай Боже здоровья вашим рукам. Помоги Вам Господи

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-dp4pb8kv8w Спасибо

  • @ferzambz5975
    @ferzambz5975 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Belíssimo...

  • @lapiramidesoc.coop.7693
    @lapiramidesoc.coop.7693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Meravigliosa esecuzione!!!!!!

  • @MicheleCastelli-cw3zk
    @MicheleCastelli-cw3zk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bellissimo!❤ Capolavoro!!

  • @pamelaannfuller9410
    @pamelaannfuller9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    GREAT arrangement!! (Just what I was looking for!! Yah--so happy...I can actually get the sheet music?? I LOVE what you've done--you genius. Many years of studying I can tell... THANK YOU!! (And beautiful technical playing too ...not to mention the "acting"). BEAUTIFUL!!!!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pamela Ann Fuller Thanks so much for your comments and compliments! Huge huge praise that you put John Williams and me in the same sentence! Yes, that spot at 2:23 is one of my favorites, actually in all of the film arrangements I’ve written. It’s pretty difficult to play, but the musical reward is great! You see the link for the sheet music in the description?

    • @SSJeffy
      @SSJeffy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would you be able to share the sheet music? Happy to pay you and Charles for the trouble.

  • @keithlester4419
    @keithlester4419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Very compelling, beautifully performed and captured. Your talent and skill are unmistakeable. I wish our schedules would've lined up in such a way that would have allowed me to join and assist this excellent video. Lighting, camera and editing all professional and well done. I'm very impressed with the way you've taken to video editing. Already showing subtle touches that typically appear years down the road. Really well thought out production. Congratulations.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keith, thanks so much for checking this out! Super proud of this one. We planned two full days to shoot all of the necessary components, so a far more relaxing setting than when I requested we do two videos in just one day! Shot on one of the new Sony DSLRs, post done in Resolve by yours truly haha. I'm still looking forward to working together on another project! Also would love to work on any other editing you might want to outsource ;-)

  • @helmilazuardi9624
    @helmilazuardi9624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful.

  • @bullbaylissMusic
    @bullbaylissMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EPIC - loved this totally, found myself stopped in time through it and at the end

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed and found it moving!

  • @hoitsang1494
    @hoitsang1494 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hello Charles, this is amazing. I am speechless with tears drawn listening to this. Would you have the sheet music available for purchase again?

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, and thanks so much! Unfortunately, the sheet music will not again be available for purchase until John Williams lifts the legal action he took against all arrangers :-(

  • @tatyanaduman7693
    @tatyanaduman7693 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Это просто невероятно красиво.

  • @Bullwinkel
    @Bullwinkel ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg. That was incredible! Love the way you play this song. Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing

  • @aytenwaltermoonmademusic1129
    @aytenwaltermoonmademusic1129 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good heavens,
    how beautiful is this performance! Full of grace and silkiness!

  • @audistoquattro5031
    @audistoquattro5031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Дорогой Чарльз, моё преклонение перед Вашим гениальным исполнением и мастерством не помещается в одном комментарии. Возможно даже сотен комментариев с самыми красивыми и глубокими словами окажется недостаточным, что бы описать моё восхищение! Я мужчина, и наверно мы с Вами ровесники. К сожалению, я не говорю на английском, но надеюсь, Вы переведёте и прочитаете. По дружески жму Вашу руку и обнимаю как брата!

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for commenting, audisto! Thank you for your very kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed many aspects of this performance and music.

    • @audistoquattro5031
      @audistoquattro5031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek Я не музыкант. Но ради этой мелодии я ходил на уроки пианино и научился играть эту музыку. А сейчас я очень рад, что у меня есть письменная связь с таким превосходным музыкантом!)

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@audistoquattro5031 it’s good to hear you started some lessons! Was it the beauty of the melody or something else that inspired you?

    • @audistoquattro5031
      @audistoquattro5031 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CharlesSzczepanek Мне всегда нравилась инструментальная музыка, и особенно фортепиано. Три года назад я посмотрел фильм "Список Шиндлера" . Эта трагедия, и красота этой драматической глубинной мелодии заставили меня купить электронное пианино и пойти на уроки. Я тогда выучил три произведения за четыре месяца. Список Шиндлера, Серенада Шуберта, и из репертуара Френк Синатра Ночные Странники. Но потом прекратил заниматься и сейчас уже почти всё забыл. Работа, финансовые проблемы и стресс не позволили учиться дальше.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@audistoquattro5031 I'm happy to hear about the inspiration, and sorry for your stress! Perhaps there is still a way that music that be fun and help resolve life stress, even if you aren't taking lessons or seriously studying? Your first 3 pieces are quite an accomplishment!

  • @michaelponomarev7861
    @michaelponomarev7861 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Сегодня судный день. Слушая тебя, я слышу миллионы еврейских сердец. Ещё раз спасибо…

  • @troll707
    @troll707 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This cover is so amazing holy moly so beautiful. This may be one of the best covers of a song i've ever heard

  • @carlosrojasrodriguez930
    @carlosrojasrodriguez930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic

  • @makaichung711122
    @makaichung711122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This pin. Two people. This is gold. Two more people. He would have given me two for it, at least one. One more person. A person, Stern. For this.

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Carl, I've been trying to think of a response for you for a week and I'm still speechless!

  • @davidstock5279
    @davidstock5279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How did you get so good?

    • @CharlesSzczepanek
      @CharlesSzczepanek  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha, well... two short answers... I've practiced 'a lot' ... and ... I took lessons for 20 years!

    • @huialiceouyang250
      @huialiceouyang250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles Szczepanek and nonstop. You miss one day of practice yourself notice it, miss two days, your teacher notices it, there days, your audience notices it.

  • @chrissansum
    @chrissansum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful arrangement and performance!

  • @user-io5fo5yo6s
    @user-io5fo5yo6s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Прекрасне виконання!!! Браво!!!