My nephew played it at my mothers funeral. I was amazed, that he could control his emotions the way he did. The sun shined through the windows as if she was thankful too! So magical!
Chopin's music can often be so sweet and warm, but also very dark, menacing, and intense all in the same piece. It's wonderful how he fuses the emotions together into a single, very colorful arrangement!
He has a sophisticated touch. I love how he manages to control the emotions and dynamics of every songs he played, with that the songs meanings were conducted clearer than ever
I love how varied this can be played according to the pianist. Whether they choose to play fast or slow, or more dynamically, or striking harder in the dramatic sections
I lost my father a few weeks ago so I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety and grief. Listening to Yundi play this exquisite piece of music from Chopin has been so therapeutic for me. Beautiful work. Thank you. 💙
I love this video, the atmosphere, the lighting, the scenery from outside and everything seems to fall into the right place together. I love the way that he’s not exaggerating the performance or body movements but still you can feel the strong emotions he has. Personally for me this is the best interpretation
This interpretation is so good. One of my favorite songs of all time, the way it goes through the sweetness of the intro, to the fear, anger, and darkness, into desperation, then madness, then relief and back into the sweetness of the intro. All conveyed so perfectly.
I went from trap to this!! and I never been more happier, amazing the range of emotions that came experienced. I mean from 2:30 to 3:10 was just....goosebumps. I just signed up for piano classes, how a piece of music can change someone's life. Amazing....excuse the grammar.
There is nothing wrong with liking Trap. Classical music has been a part of my life for a few years now and I will never stop listening to it. But I also really like any kind of electronic music. Just because you listen to one kind of music doesn't necessarily determine what kind of person you are (although sometimes it does lol). If you are looking for more of Chopin, I would recommend Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 performed by Krystian Zimerman (my personal favorite pianist for this piece).
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Yundi, for not dragging this beautiful piece. Your forward motion, esp. on the C#minor/E maj. section, really breathes life into this potentially "overly-ominous" prelude!
I can not decide who has my heart more - Chopin or Yundi. I feel like George Sand completely immersed in the experience, only wishing that I could lay on the floor beneath the Grand and feel each note resonate around me, as GS likely did ! I'm (especially lately) reminded of the high price of success, a "genius' trap" dilemma leads - public, fans and even politicians taking and taking from the artist, using him for a national treasure clout or to make an example of a human being with little privacy, just trying to meet his basic needs no differently than others in a tricky social vacuum. This man is not some national property [unlike it's been drilled into his head as with so many others]. This talent belongs to the world. May he never forget that his music and support hasn't wavered one bit.
Of all the veraions I've listened to, this one resonates with me. The one that best represents my expected emotions and visualisations about the complexity and waves of rain washing over my location and the calmness that it brings in it's chaos. Thank you.
GRACIAS YUNDI POR UNA EXELENTE Y FINÍSIMA INTERPRETACIÓN! ...un video magnífico...el sonido especialmente nítido y bien logrado... ni el mismo Chopin tuvo un piano tan precioso... ni un discípulo como tú.
Thank you, Li Yundi! I have listened to this video at least forty times. I especially like the tenor section with the theme. I am trying to emulate this for a festival in which I am participating. -A fellow musician from Oregon
Je connaissais aussi l l'interpretation de LangLang , mais celle ci est nettement superieure. Merci , de plus vous etes émouvant à regarder, tellement naturellement habité par l œuvre.
Solo un personaje como tú puede interpretar los sentimientos que tenía el autor ,Captar eso y transmitirlo no llo hace cualquiera,, sólo un genio como tu
Chopin brings out all kinds of feelings and raw emotions that resides within me that otherwise would pass me by undetected, untouched. Regret, longing, sadness, pity, jealousy and above all joy. Isnt it all what makes us ALIVE ? oh Chopin if only theres heaven I'd do anything to meet yoy in person. Yundi as always played it beautifully!
Am I the only kid almost crying by this? I love this man's music. It's practically magical the way I see it. What a perfect time to read and listen to this. It's an amazing piece and I think I'm the only kid in the world (who is raised by a rock music loving dad) that wants this guys performing at my birthday.
I was thinking of not saying anything cuz of how rude Max Ballard was, but I have to admit, I got mad. I was saying the same thing, then a person comes up and says,”Hey, ur a idiot and have a nice day too! Ur so arrogant in fact I may just have to swear too! Watch out! Strawberry jam coming ur way!!! Oops, totally didn’t mean that!” Like, which stupid man just said that?! Oh wait, yea, it’s Max Ballard!!!! Don’t worry dude, I got ur back! Don’t mind the wet diaper part of my user... that’s my kiddy instincts!! :p
Chopin wrote this piece in Majorca where he fled with his lover George sand & her two children- having fled the dampness of Paris only to end up in what was a wet Majorca- Chopin is said to have composed the piece there where the note repeated throughout the work represents the raindrops, hence the nickname. His tuberculosis worsened as a result, and was banished to a cold monastery in valldemossa. I play this piece, and every time I do- the hairs on the back of my neck stand & shivers down my spine not only from its deep emotion and pain that Chopin so often conveys in his pieces.. but I feel the cold and dampness of it all.. Chopin is unique, by far the most emotional & sentimental of them all ( pianists) with each piece he wrote he had a story to tell..
The articulations are nearly perfect, this piece of music is for have it in DSD or the best high resolution audio format, because Yundi follows exactly the dynamics as Chopin wrote in the partiture.
This music is so captivating and it's absolutely beautiful and healthy for everybody. Classical music deserves more love. It's underappreciated and society today is overwhelmed by today's modern, trashy pop and hip-pop music.
Currently learning this piece and I can honestly say, that I have never been motivated to finish a piece that I had to learn for a grade exam or A level. However, I love this piece of music and can't wait to finish learning it.
I have waited 4summers and still hoping this summer my little girl would start walking and we all walk out from this plague. And your name is “I ran” , I almost take that as a sign from God. Thank you!
Does anyone know of any other piece with such emotional depth? There's a lot of good pieces out there, but I can't find one with enough emotional depth like this one. It's too beautiful.
y o o n m i n if you like this piece from chopin , you might like his other pieces like nocturne no.20 in c sharp , or his prelude in e minor I like Love Dream by liszt is very emotional/romantic, lol this is a very late reply
Videos like this are the reason why the internet is awesome.
My nephew played it at my mothers funeral. I was amazed, that he could control his emotions the way he did. The sun shined through the windows as if she was thankful too! So magical!
wow
Beautiful!
🥺
Chopin is never good without genuine emotions. I am 100% confident that he expressed what he felt that moment; as a result it was perfect.
Rolls eyes
I'm just sitting in a library and watching the raindrops through the basement window while listening to this. So magical!
+Gui Roul That's my favorite part!
Gui Roul Chopin is a master of emotional depth
The rain dropped**
Watch the best version of Chopin - Ballade no.2 op.38!
/watch?v=bqf545nzN1Y
it is raindrops
李雲迪，加油！
堅強不屈！
永遠支持你！
Chopin's music can often be so sweet and warm, but also very dark, menacing, and intense all in the same piece. It's wonderful how he fuses the emotions together into a single, very colorful arrangement!
japanese composers do that to this day btw
One of the most beautiful preludes composed by Chopin..., land the interpretation of Yundi is just amazing. I love the way he plays!
I think the interpretation doesn't get the feel that chopin wanted to be played - Yundi makes it less interesting.
He has a sophisticated touch. I love how he manages to control the emotions and dynamics of every songs he played, with that the songs meanings were conducted clearer than ever
I love how varied this can be played according to the pianist. Whether they choose to play fast or slow, or more dynamically, or striking harder in the dramatic sections
Yundi's pianism is so polished that little it suffers any setbacks with tempo. One of the finest performances. Congratulations!!!
playing Chopin needs having Polished skilled (sorry for bad pun)
I lost my father a few weeks ago so I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety and grief. Listening to Yundi play this exquisite piece of music from Chopin has been so therapeutic for me. Beautiful work. Thank you.
💙
You can see the way he feels the music while playing it. Like an emotional attachment.
I love this video, the atmosphere, the lighting, the scenery from outside and everything seems to fall into the right place together. I love the way that he’s not exaggerating the performance or body movements but still you can feel the strong emotions he has. Personally for me this is the best interpretation
It's probably not the best performance but there will always be a special place for the Eternal Sonata version with backstory to me.
This interpretation is so good. One of my favorite songs of all time, the way it goes through the sweetness of the intro, to the fear, anger, and darkness, into desperation, then madness, then relief and back into the sweetness of the intro. All conveyed so perfectly.
the heartwarming and well balanced sound of yundi is amazing, never too loud, never too fast or aggressive.true talent of century.
Thank you Yundi for your beautiful performance.
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
听云迪弹琴是最美的享受！谢谢🙏云迪！
We love you and your music Yundi
Beautiful interpretation, classy, elegant touch, hope to see more of him,..just love this pianist
I went from trap to this!! and I never been more happier, amazing the range of emotions that came experienced. I mean from 2:30 to 3:10 was just....goosebumps. I just signed up for piano classes, how a piece of music can change someone's life. Amazing....excuse the grammar.
CONGRATS YOU NOW EXPERIENCING WHAT MOST IGNORE IN OUR MODERN WORLD
underrated comment
There is nothing wrong with liking Trap. Classical music has been a part of my life for a few years now and I will never stop listening to it. But I also really like any kind of electronic music. Just because you listen to one kind of music doesn't necessarily determine what kind of person you are (although sometimes it does lol). If you are looking for more of Chopin, I would recommend Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 performed by Krystian Zimerman (my personal favorite pianist for this piece).
Armani Webb me too hahahahahah. Chopin is life, but night lovell too
Zimerman is the best pianist for all ballades.
Absolutely beautiful. I love to hear different artists interpret the piece and add their own nuances. This is lovely.
Gorgeous interpretation - he has the ability to somehow allow the music to speak for itself.
李先生：我知道你有些不如意，你要記得你會彈鋼琴，以後你再回頭看這些不如意，將成為你的養分，請好好練琴，期待你未來
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Yundi, for not dragging this beautiful piece. Your forward motion, esp. on the C#minor/E maj. section, really breathes life into this potentially "overly-ominous" prelude!
I can not decide who has my heart more - Chopin or Yundi. I feel like George Sand completely immersed in the experience, only wishing that I could lay on the floor beneath the Grand and feel each note resonate around me, as GS likely did !
I'm (especially lately) reminded of the high price of success, a "genius' trap" dilemma leads - public, fans and even politicians taking and taking from the artist, using him for a national treasure clout or to make an example of a human being with little privacy, just trying to meet his basic needs no differently than others in a tricky social vacuum. This man is not some national property [unlike it's been drilled into his head as with so many others]. This talent belongs to the world. May he never forget that his music and support hasn't wavered one bit.
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
Of all the veraions I've listened to, this one resonates with me. The one that best represents my expected emotions and visualisations about the complexity and waves of rain washing over my location and the calmness that it brings in it's chaos. Thank you.
You made me see the raindrops. 雨滴/云迪，an absolutely master
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
GRACIAS YUNDI POR UNA EXELENTE Y FINÍSIMA INTERPRETACIÓN! ...un video magnífico...el sonido especialmente nítido
y bien logrado... ni el mismo Chopin tuvo un piano tan precioso... ni un discípulo como tú.
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
I love listening to this kind of music
Thank you, Li Yundi!
I have listened to this video at least forty times.
I especially like the tenor section with the theme.
I am trying to emulate this for a festival in which I am participating.
-A fellow musician from Oregon
Je connaissais aussi l l'interpretation de LangLang , mais celle ci est nettement superieure. Merci , de plus vous etes émouvant à regarder, tellement naturellement habité par l œuvre.
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
I'm listening to this beautiful performance in Vancouver with spring rain pouring down
The best version I've ever heard! Some versions are terribly strong or too slightly. This one is perfect!
Ashkenazy's is well-balanced too
Nikolai Lugansky's version is the best imo
Ye
It’s a tad bit too fast. Just needs to be a tiny bit slower. Otherwise perfect!
Lang lang is best😎😎😎💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I come back every day to listen to this perfect interpretation of the raindrop prelude
J’aime beaucoup ce jeune pianiste il a une délicatesse dans ses interprétations.bravo et merci pour ce partage
I've been obsessed with this piece for years! I love this performance. Wow.
C’est magnifiquement interprété bravo Monsieur Yundi
云迪加油，等你回来！
Thank you Yundi. Marvellous purity of expression!
My favourite Chopin piece. They are all incredible but this is my favourite. I learned to “almost” play it” when I took lessons.
Solo un personaje como tú puede interpretar los sentimientos que tenía el autor ,Captar eso y transmitirlo no llo hace cualquiera,, sólo un genio como tu
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
Bravo! Great emotion! Masterful.
Magnifique interprétation 👏👏👏👏👌❤️
Very very beautiful.
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
- Chopin what a genius , we will never hear the like again .
Piękno muzyki Fryderyka Chopina to fenomen graniczący z cudem ❤️
Chopin brings out all kinds of feelings and raw emotions that resides within me that otherwise would pass me by undetected, untouched. Regret, longing, sadness, pity, jealousy and above all joy. Isnt it all what makes us ALIVE ? oh Chopin if only theres heaven I'd do anything to meet yoy in person. Yundi as always played it beautifully!
Beautifully played. And the sound of that piano is incredible!
Right?
That’s what you’ll get with a very expensive Piano.
He is a great and unique pianist. I love this video and subscribed to the channel.
Amazing. It sounds like the breeze drizzles interweave with heart beats. Chopin's music & his cardiac beats go on. An immortal beating.
I have an international competition in October, and Yundi really inspires me and pushes me to work harder.
+Isabel Hu how'd that go?
How was it?
Verry touching Your "raindrops" , from Romania I am greatful to Chopin, and to Yundi!
It's so emotional!
The best of Chopin
Happy Birthday Yundi. We miss you so much!
Am I the only kid almost crying by this? I love this man's music. It's practically magical the way I see it. What a perfect time to read and listen to this. It's an amazing piece and I think I'm the only kid in the world (who is raised by a rock music loving dad) that wants this guys performing at my birthday.
Your not the only one ;) Glad I'm not the only one too xD
+Max Ballard I'm not the idiot. I'm not being arrogant. I'm just saying I love this music. Where is the arrogance in that?
+Terminator is the best! Wow. He is left just speechless. Hahaha 😂😂
I was thinking of not saying anything cuz of how rude Max Ballard was, but I have to admit, I got mad. I was saying the same thing, then a person comes up and says,”Hey, ur a idiot and have a nice day too! Ur so arrogant in fact I may just have to swear too! Watch out! Strawberry jam coming ur way!!! Oops, totally didn’t mean that!”
Like, which stupid man just said that?! Oh wait, yea, it’s Max Ballard!!!! Don’t worry dude, I got ur back! Don’t mind the wet diaper part of my user... that’s my kiddy instincts!! :p
Yo this is a old song bruh
so beautiful！
The best Chopin music interpretor in our ero. Magnificent piece, very colorful.
暴雪摧青松，青松切挺直，实証松高节，須見雪化時。
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
My favorite all-time Chopin piece, by my new favorite pianist. There was Ashkenazy now there is Lundi!
Chopin wrote this piece in Majorca where he fled with his lover George sand & her two children- having fled the dampness of Paris only to end up in what was a wet Majorca-
Chopin is said to have composed the piece there where the note repeated throughout the work represents the raindrops, hence the nickname.
His tuberculosis worsened as a result, and was banished to a cold monastery in valldemossa.
I play this piece, and every time I do- the hairs on the back of my neck stand & shivers down my spine not only from its deep emotion and pain that Chopin so often conveys in his pieces.. but I feel the cold and dampness of it all.. Chopin is unique, by far the most emotional & sentimental of them all ( pianists) with each piece he wrote he had a story to tell..
Chopin Grand Waltz😊😊😊
th-cam.com/video/961vQVR4xoE/w-d-xo.html
I've always liked Yundi Li. Very judicious, measured, and lyrical. His Ravel piano concerto on Deutsche Grammophone is absolutely top-notch.
and rain just come after this playing...good job yundi li...I love you playing this piece n too other piece of music
Thank you for coming back to Japan.
I was very happy to watch and listen your peformance near by.
So wonderful. This has inspired me deeply to play this for the entry exam. Thank you for sharing your art!
素晴らしい！！今まで聴いた中で一番の雨だれかも知れない。ありがとう！
Beautiful, very well done. Thank you
WOW VERY NICELY & BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED! Hats off! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
So glad this is in the GCSE music Syllabus, everyone who has anything to do with music needs to know about this piece. Magic
I went to see him in the Royal Festival Hall yesterday night, what an amazing performer!
I saw him in LIverpool a few weeks ago. Amazing performance and acoustics.
fanniandwads Agreed!
I'm gonna see him this Sunday, can't wait!!!!
Nguyễn Linh How was it?!
where was it?
The articulations are nearly perfect, this piece of music is for have it in DSD or the best high resolution audio format, because Yundi follows exactly the dynamics as Chopin wrote in the partiture.
Compare with many others, Yundi's is indeed unique! He made the raindrops sooo REAL!
A time to listen, a time to be thankful, a time to reflect and to start over.
That was beautiful. Such a joy to listen to and watch
Remarkable interpretation
So beautiful 🎶🎶🎶
云迪, Yundi is the greatest artist of the world.
Oh wow. Absolutely beautiful. The best version I've heard, next to Idil Biret's. Thank you for this ♥♥
I'm listening over and over again!
Beatiful performance by Yundi
Everything about this video is perfect.
this piece is so gorgeous
Beautiful yundi 😊
love you chopin and yundi
Beautiful song. I don't think I can play like this. Well played
This music is so captivating and it's absolutely beautiful and healthy for everybody. Classical music deserves more love. It's underappreciated and society today is overwhelmed by today's modern, trashy pop and hip-pop music.
Currently learning this piece and I can honestly say, that I have never been motivated to finish a piece that I had to learn for a grade exam or A level. However, I love this piece of music and can't wait to finish learning it.
What a masterpiece
it feels like early autumn, when you have lost most of the year but there's still hope.
I have waited 4summers and still hoping this summer my little girl would start walking and we all walk out from this plague. And your name is “I ran” , I almost take that as a sign from God. Thank you!
Beautiful...You play with such Amazing feel...This is truly the best played I've ever heard....Words fail me....Beautiful :)
Great interpretation... Glad the video quality is well too.
Nice suit by-the-way.
Live Alive With A. B. Martin 😄
You are the best
One of another master piece by Yundi!
Beautiful
Among the styles I've listened to, this is, by far the best among them.
Beautiful, thank you
Best rendition!
好輕柔，真的很動聽！
Does anyone know of any other piece with such emotional depth? There's a lot of good pieces out there, but I can't find one with enough emotional depth like this one. It's too beautiful.
y o o n m i n if you like this piece from chopin , you might like his other pieces like nocturne no.20 in c sharp , or his prelude in e minor I like Love Dream by liszt is very emotional/romantic, lol this is a very late reply
BALLADE 1 BY CHOPIN!! Then Etude 10/3
His Mazurka Op. 17 no. 4 ♡ It reminds me so much of life ^---^
Chopin's Prelude in e minor, posthumous. (Known to be one of the saddest pieces and is a very techincally simple piece as well)
lost souls by Josh a and Jake hill
That was beautiful, thank you!
I just love that thank you so much 💖私はすきだいすきありがとうございました💖
It's a very descent video, I really like it. If he can make the videos for whole set 24 preludes that will be fantastic!
best Yundi is officially back :) fantastic!
One of my favorite classical tunes, and possibly top piano tune. can't think of anything better at the moment, Not even moonlight