20160220 FLV Lang Lang International Music Foundation Masterclasses Matthew Chan

[@pistolpete023]

The problem with publicizing masterclasses on KZbin when it involves developing adolescents is that it brings in too much unhealthy opinions and criticism from insensitive members of the KZbin audience. To the critics here, keep in mind that unless your criticisms are with the intention of helping the growth of this young, talented pianist, you're really not contributing anything positive. You might counter with, "Hey, this is KZbin and I'm not obligated to be positive." That would be completely true but also show a total lack of social responsibility. Finally, it would behoove all to keep in mind that the purpose of a masterclass is to learn; the goal is not to showcase the ability of the student, but I'm sure some teachers out there think otherwise. I don't think that you have to meet a standard of "readiness" to participate in a class; those who insist that you do, I would ask, "Relative to what benchmark?" Those who commented that he wasn't ready probably think in their minds that they can play better than him and completely missed the objective of a masterclass. Good job Matthew! If I had to play for Lang Lang as a teenager, I'd be even more rigid than you were. Hope you learned a lot from this class and were motivated to further develop as a pianist.

[@frauic]

Usually the inadequates are the harshest critics. The true masters tend to be emphatic and constructive.

[@SZ-wb1qb]

There's nothing as a social responsibility. When adolescents watch these videos, they should have an expectation of the various opinions associated with media from a public forum, and make their own judgments about the validities of the various opinions, be it positive or negative. Also, you should meet a certain "readiness" before attending master class. And by what benchmark is to completely play the piece fluently and without technical errors, as it is the purpose of a master class to harness your interpretation, to attend one without tackling the basics of a piece is purely a waste of time.

[@Apuleios2]

I wonder how many of those who uttered critics as to his play, actually play piano. As Isabella Chan already said, usually the inadequates are the harshest critics. Criticism is easy, performing or doing what is criticised much harder. Mathew Chan is not Lang Lang, he follows a mastercourse with the maestro. Everybody has to learn, even those who are perfect.

[@rhz1089]

Isabella Chan are you his mother?

[@pistolpete023]

​@@monition5655 Social responsibility means exactly what it means. It means as a conscientious person in society, you consider the potential impact of your opinions and decide accordingly whether or not to voice them. As a youth my teacher enrolled me in piano competitions; I practiced at least several hours a day in preparation, and on two occasions I won first place at a major competition in my level. I vividly remember the second time I won; I was 13 and performed Liszt's piano version of Schumann's Widmung. I played it flawlessly during competition, but when I had to perform again at the winner's concert, nerves got the best of me and I choked epically; sweaty hands, stiff posture, missed notes, everything that could go wrong went wrong. I remember feeling a sense of shame and embarrassment when they put a gold medal on my neck afterward, like I didn't deserve the award. My point is that the kid here was clearly nervous to play for Lang Lang. He probably put in a ton of hours to prepare for the occasion but didn't perform up to par on that day. If I had to guess, it probably wasn't even his personal choice to play; others likely made that decision for him. When I blotched that performance so many years ago, for a while I wanted to quit (and eventually I did); I can't imagine how this kid feels from the weight of negative comments directed towards him here. People can have dissenting opinions, but sometimes its wiser not to voice them.

[@stephenyarrington3073]

I’d pay to see Lang Lang as an opera singer

[@xg6079]

🤣😂

[@key_musique2367]

Lol

[@ArthurAgamenon_]

he has perfect pith, that won't be bad

[@key_musique2367]

@@ArthurAgamenon_ really? How do you know?

[@key_musique2367]

I mean obviously because I started getting in contact with music from avery young age🙃

[@angelali3481]

I don't understand why there are people criticizing this boy,.he's here to learn not show off nor prove how good he is..surely he didn't have a good interpretation/performance of this piece but he was learning and improving

[@GoogleUser-ge5hi]

Then he came to the wrong class

[@aaronr347]

At least WAY better than me

[@Bozzigmupp]

@@GoogleUser-ge5hi what are you on about

[@calebbain9255]

Wtf are you talking about “didn’t have a good interpretation/performance. His performance was great, regardless, but there’s always room for improvement. I’d like to see you do better…

[@NorsePJ]

Exactly! Maybe they should show him how it's done? LOL!

[@ednaferreira06]

Nobody has the right to criticize the boy, only Lang Lang and he isn't doing that, he's just teaching the student!Showing him the best way to perform the piece!

[@justforfun2767]

And you have absololutely no right to prohibit others from voicing their opinions. Words don't matter. Your ego does.

[@wowzee]

@@justforfun2767 You sound like the type to criticize someone who plays better than you. Cry pussy

[@obscurelad9847]

@@justforfun2767 and your comment sounds egoistical as well, buddy.

[@quickdigits9840]

I hold 2 degrees in piano from the Juilliard School in NYC (1971 and 1973). I have no criticism whatsoever with any of these students. They have all worked very hard to achieve what they have. Andre is excellent and he has the strength necessary to tackle the Mephisto Waltz. I am enjoying listening to the whole masterclass. As I write this, one of my students is also listening!

[@dannic4406]

I don't understand why do so many people defended Matthew. He has to play really well to get this opportunity to take this masterclass. He came to learn from Lang Lang and perfect himself. It's very responsible of Lang Lang to teach him like this.

[@jjzh2002]

I am agree with you.

[@scep2180]

The reason why people like me are defending Matthew is because simply people are too harsh. You have to understand that this guy is young and ppl call his playing a “disaster” which is very disrespectful since he can play pretty good for his age, especially infront of hundreds of people and infront of Ling Ling. Yes, he may not be perfect with the dynamics and the notes, but the whole purpose of a class is to learn and a lot of people do not understand that you are supposed to learn from a class and not be perfect.

[@stanley19430]

I thought the boy played pretty well until I heard Lang Lang play...OMG....what a huge difference. Just to show you how great Lang Lang is. (not in anyway attacking the boy)

[@ednaferreira06]

No doubt that LL is the Best in the world and he's a Maestro as well.

[@pvs_np]

Well, experience gives him that power tbh.

[@oldbird4601]

Yh but it’s lovely to see him learn

[@f.p.5235]

Your word, my mouth.

[@primuladinverno]

Actually lang lang was really nice to him

[@chigster3419]

Wdym? Is he normally mean?

[@imdark7372]

@@chigster3419 Lang Lang was kinda nice to him because he was young, but he should not have played that piece at that age... And he was not prepared AT ALL to have a master class with Lang Lang

[@erichkusterer6339]

Of course, why Not.

[@danielebalbi5753]

I can only be fascinated and a bit envious of this young men. HE'S 14!!!! What were you doing at 14? I believe the 99% of people commenting here at 14 were just having fun. This guy has probably decided to dedicate all his efforts to this and I must say with a kind of success if he can play in front of an idol and getting tips from him. Mathew just listen to Lang and keep going. With the practice you'll improve. Great job!!!! I love it but of course I am not an expert. I just like music in (almost) all its forms

[@Delmarvirtuosomusicschool]

Beautiful interpretation of this piece. Matthew is so blessed to take part in this high profile masterclass. It is normally very expensive to be able to have masterclass with Lang lang, His phrasings and interpretation is beautiful. Matthew played it beautifully after the constructive comments.well done

[@oliviaedralin1436]

Indeed!

[@vloggingismyhobby]

I didnt know about piano music but i think he is a very good teacher. He makes the sound alive with feelings

[@elliothwang8066]

he seems super charismatic and expressive and witty

[@musicviolinart]

Dear Matthew, please stay confident. If critics matter than only to learn something or to learn different options on how to play something. You will learn to play all the notes perfectly of anything one day, that is sure......but without all the little mistakes you will never learn to see how to repair or create your own version of an interpretation. I am a little bit sorry for you that you felt soooo nervous....but who wound't be nervous sitting next to one of these great artists.

[@lukeqiao5477]

well said!

[@cordeliahtg]

This is masterclass.... class, related to learn. I am not sure this is about bad or good, but about improvement. It is so lucky to be Matthew, learning from master, getting valuable inputs, and having a gut to receive critics. I am not, honestly..... I envy Matthew, and Lang Lang of course. For me, you both are brilliant

[@ednaferreira06]

We have to support this boy because he's there to learn and no one better to teach him that Lang Lang, the teacher of the teachers! The Best pianist in the world, really a genius!

[@raffamineiro1711]

Matthew has all the ingredients to be a marvelous pianist. He is just 14, but he feels the music like rarely a young Pianist does. Mistakes can be corrected and that’s why he is there. He fully deserves to be there. I am not sure people know the difficulties of this nocturne. And the people criticizing here: let’s see in a few years, I am sure Matthew is going to nail it! 🤞

[@rosemarydiamond6448]

Amzing young boy. How beautiful and how lucky he is to have great Master to teach hi. Absolutely wonderful. Gorgeous piece. Thank you from South Africa.

[@pikachu-dr1vs]

everyone: talking about the performance me: looking at the people behind the windows while Lang Lang is teaching

[@skillsunlimitedbyprescyg.t7503]

For me, You are already good Matthew and learns well. Maestro Lang Lang is one of the best piano teachers. Lang Lang motivates you by exercising keen sense of humor. When I studied Integrated Music Course (IMC)electone and piano to my mind, I just want to play and hear my music regardless if people don't appreciate my playing...my joke to my teacher because he kept on asking me to repeat the phrase to emphasize how to properly play or execute the piece; I felt am already exhausted(my teacher I know felt that, too, like hè was already impatient). To make him smile, told him, "Sir, here's a joke and don't get offended: You're my MENTOR and very, sorry, I am you're TORMENTOR." Hahaha...Musicians are happy people. Your student Matthew under your tutelage Sir Lang Lang will for sure become a good pianist, too...Be encouraged Matthew. God bless...

[@andyxfits1861]

What a blessing to have the opportunity to get a lesson from the master. Lang Lang clearly understands classical music at a very deep level. And it's fine for the student to take some constructive criticisms, that's what he's here for.

[@williambunter3311]

The kid is brilliant. A hundred times better than I will ever be. But there is a sizeable gap between being brilliant and being a top concert pianist. I wish him well!

[@SylviaViale]

Fondation des plus sérieuse grâce à toi LangLang et ta compétence ta patience et ton empathie Merci et bravo ❤

[@chanjoseph3313]

Lang is really a dedicated and devoted teacher.

[@alicechui1142]

Matthew was doing great, very impressed ! So does Lang’s funny jokes

[@jorgeson3586]

If everybody is heavy,the pilot finds it hard to fly. That’s golden.

[@avtawf]

12:09, 18:50 Dude... Lang Lang with all his jokes... They are honestly so funny lol

[@dandelion1627]

21:25 too. LOL totally agree.

[@MissPonyGirl87]

The airplane joke...I was crying 😂

[@xg6079]

Ｉlove the airplane joke

[@g.stephen5857]

This piece is deceptively difficult... the doppio movement requires masterful voicing and maturity. G’luck to anyone learning this.

[@SCRIABINIST]

I am, and damn, voicing on this piece is a pain

[@cbsxxz]

The beginning is easy but the doppio movementino is absurdly difficult

[@cbsxxz]

@@aaditshrivastavamusic eggsaxly

[@lucdanic5355]

@@cbsxxz I started learning yesterday and it’s quite annoying that even in the beginning, the somewhat difficult chords and jumps and timing is deceptively hard plus you really only hear the easy melody.

[@bigpancake420]

@@lucdanic5355 Well good luck If you think the first part is hard. How did you get along with the piece?

[@newyork789]

The advantage of Lang Lang is young, He has opportunity to touch number one in piano in the world like you you ma in cello. According to my personal idea,Chopin should be in number one in piano in the world. Keep on going ,Lang Lang. You must have your own masterpiece in piano. If coping the other musicians in the world,your music level will be second or third class. I vote you. By the way,merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

[@NicoleRetuta]

I like the airplane analogy of Lang Lang when he was teaching Matthew finesse in playing this piece. :D

[@jordanstephens95]

At 3:44 if you pause the video you can see the Lang Lang and Gary Graffman in the reflection of the piano, something few pianists could only ever dream of

[@hansolo6751]

what do u mean, i didnt see that

[@NIVRAGG]

was that actually him?

[@timhu8538]

I think the beauty of Chopin and his pieces, is that a lot of the emotion and sound comes from experience; having done all my RCM grades when I was younger, I would play 'fast and furious', like Mathew here, in essence not understanding the sadness and poetic genius of Chopin's pieces. However, I believe with time and more experience, Mathew will be able to perform this wonderfully.... Kudos for playing in front of Lang Lang (as we all know he can be a bit intense)...

[@elliothwang8066]

he is a young pianist with great potential whoever is harsh criticizing this kid is wrong he has only touched half of the book on his piano journey

[@rusu959]

I absolutely love the sound of Steinway pianos. I only played one once.

[@geyung1]

I like his smile on 13:04

[@poplife123]

Ok in his defence he's young...the piece requires a ton of emotional maturity to play and interpret .....according to chopin's students he was very particular about the opening chords alone...getting them to repeat again and again until it was correct.....don't be too hard on him...I'm still struggling with this piece after 20 years....he won't be

[@l.1244]

20 years? Hah noob

[@ThePiggycho]

I like how the boy played the last chords 6:23

[@oaktree1628]

I’d like to hear how this kid plays now in 2020.

[@xg6079]

Me too

[@elias7748]

It's been 3 years. I think he'd probably done a really good job by now. Hopefully.

[@oaktree1628]

eLiAs - hopefully. Or he could have been scarred for life...

[@Plx499]

Lang is a great and sensitive teacher ! ❤

[@soewantowidjaja2815]

Matthew needs to learn more Rubato to give the whole character of Chopin which might be a bit difficult for his age.He has done his best but still not enough for Master Lang Lang. Keep the the spirit..

[@leonardmartin6048]

Good mention. But to be honest rubato can only be learned to a certain degree. When I play, I feel like rubato has to come from the emotion and instinctively.

[@pepega3344]

Lmao what, not enough for Lang Lang? It's called a class, if it was enough it wouldn't be a class

[@PoeCompany]

He will be better because of this

[@204154529]

Damn, Matthew's teacher must be so ashamed of himself while witnessing all the imperfections Lang Lang is pointing out. This was the harshest session of them all. I don't blame Matthew really, but maybe he just wasn't ready to play for Lang Lang yet. Massive learning experience for him though.

[@D_in_DC]

@@frauic He is in a program of the Lang Lang Music Foundation, that doesn't mean that Lang Lang is his one-on-one teacher

[@jjzh2002]

think about in opposite way, his student can be picked up and played here. It is honored to be his teacher.

[@terencetan5478]

If you have watched other videos of Matthew Chan, he already had Masterclasses with lang lang for a while.

[@SZ-wb1qb]

the man meant a private tutor with classes every week. Surely you guys don't think lang lang does that for Chan.

[@evangelinebarilli2341]

Lang Lang is truly the master and very patient bravo

[@chrisy367]

Yo I'd love to hear lang lang perform this

[@oliviaedralin1436]

This is so awesome to watch!

[@ヨツユ]

15:41 shhh!shh!shhhhhh!shhhhhhhhh!shhh!shh!shhhhhh!shhhhhhhhh!.....................

[@今泉博美]

素晴らしいプライベートレッスンです。 感動しました。

[@hangman8514]

13:53 dang it's the same keys

[@villanfn1935]

I could tell he was really nervous, making little mistakes here and there out of his nervousness. But his interpretation in general was lacking. But he’s 14, give the kid a break and let him learn from this experience (though I don’t know why I’m talking like I’m old, I’m 15 lmao)

[@Michi-qc5er]

Stop critcizing him. Did you play like him when you were 14 years old? Shame on the people who critcizing him

[@jsanger8500]

18:55

[@majornewb]

This kid did great! But you can't beat Lang Lang's interpretation and teachings. Chopin is supposed to be emotional with long intuitive pauses and carries. Lang Lang is one of the best Chopin interpreters ever

[@Peechiness]

I'd marry lang lang. I can sit and listen to him play all day and I can also sit in his master classes and watch him help youth be great pianist all day too.

[@ismypartygirl7511]

I bet he's gay even though he's married to a woman now

[@willhemssondazhill1464]

But would he marry you

[@ruki8275]

@@willhemssondazhill1464 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@siriwonggroupexercise3398]

If you are not God or a first class professional master, pls hold your negative sensitive option,because you are not qualified to do it. We are music lovers! We share the passion of the player,how good or how bad they are.

[@haot2041]

then there is nothing to learn

[@randomcubing7106]

Thanks I am a 14 year old Hong Konger ling ling wannabe and.......... things aren't going well I am working on polonaise brilliante in Eb major

[@here5574]

Thank you, this was very useful.

[@nkululekodube6737]

Lang Lang advising his 14 year old protege' on how to score with the ladies @10:29 Inhales and exhales, "Be romantic, da de dum".

[@dimsumchu2954]

17:20 took me back to doing math homework on the dining table with my dad😭😭😂😂

[@hellochii1675]

My favorite Chopin Nocturne is Op.9 ~~~~

[@xg6079]

me too

[@Mario19932]

Be romantic is impossible to understand by little boy :P Here we can see everybody can play the piano = press keys but no everyone can move audience heart. When Lang Lang play 2-3 notes u know what emotions are in that keys and he really understand that.

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Feedback starts at 06:50

[@Peechiness]

I'd be like those people walking by looking in going " omg is that Lang LANG?!" take massive pics

[@Mathijsvanwijk]

I think he could have at least give him a compliment to start off with. He focused solely on the negative parts. For a 14 year old I’m not sure if that is good.

[@nickinson89]

Probably this was not his best day, you can see how tense he was.

[@rayl7225]

“Be romantic” - how young is this boy? He will get there with time.

[@peng943]

where is dadadadada

[@shanemu125]

Why can't it be a private lesson lol

[@RockinTheDub]

Shane Mu Money money money money Unless you have the equivalent of 100+ people paying $60 a ticket to see this, all for a 40 minute lesson with Lang Lang.

[@jjzh2002]

@@RockinTheDub also time. Maybe there are also teacher who want to learn something.

[@xg6079]

lol 😂🤣

[@simonpaxon5649]

Great masterclass

[@cbsxxz]

What piece is this

[@C90072]

Chopin - Nocturne op.48 no.1 I believe

[@chrisy367]

@@C90072 yes

[@modernmozart813]

I have small hands very difficult for me particularly from Doppio movimento 😓

[@pepega3344]

Who asked

[@modernmozart813]

Bruno I could say anything which you bastard don’t like it at all and yet it pleased me !!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@elliothwang8066]

@@pepega3344 toxic try playing a classical piece Of this difficulty

[@shakr2666]

the problem of all these young players is: they don't sing the music like LangLang does. What they play is kinda flat, they needa breath, open their chest.

[@isaacmay8198]

The one who focuses more on sounding 'Professional' and forgets about feelings Is not a good player

[@GoogleUser-ge5hi]

The boy played well but not great to be at the master level. He has many years to come. Work hard and gain experience

[@Анжела-х7в]

Мальчик молодец. Ланг Ланг великолепен.

[@schumannop44]

13:51

[@dongyejin2899]

Energy rise up too early. Then it failed to drop down. It should gradually sprout out

[@michielmobach395]

I like 48 2 better than 48 1

[@xg6079]

？

[@ゼロー式]

@@xg6079 op 48 no 1,2

[@andreandre6757]

17:24 so funny lol

[@hansolo6751]

haters gonna say hes from Hong Kong, not from China lol

[@laurenpage3548]

"haters" or truth tellers say he's from hong kong? truth tellers Resist Beijing

[@tmcleung]

Hong Kong is not China. Fight for Freedom Stand With HK

[@mxcmfl]

tmcleung F-u-c-k HK! HK is rotten to the core!

[@sidolin6671]

TL Shut up! you are not Chinese! None of your business!

[@adamqiu3700]

20160220 FLV Matthew Chan International Music Butchering Foundation Masterclasses Lang Lang

[@am3456]

Really, there was no use for that

[@keavy2163]

How can a kid be romantic.....

[@milovetto5977]

Yes the boy SUFFERED , but improved a lot !

[@josephames3965]

poor kid, lang langs comments were too complicated for him

[@aloofmusician856]

This piece is too hard for him... for now anyway.

[@amychasen3546]

Yes. Lang Lang's comments are above the kid's technical capability.

[@lucdanic5355]

Not it’s not too hard it’s just hard to master the musicality which would go for any of chopins pieces. Especially with the slower nocturnes. It’s very difficult to get that melancholy feel.

[@debussychopin2766]

He just played the notes. It is like accepting a student into a highly esteemed art Institute bc the student knows how to simply trace famous works of art.

[@imdark7372]

Thats so true. I TRIED to play this piece and the hardest part is the musical part...

[@joannatuczynska3508]

Why to play such serious repertoire if you are not mature enough... it's too early for him

[@justinlee2514]

He seems not enjoying playing piano, bit of sad kid

[@azel3902]

What piece...

[@curaticac5391]

I don't think that the young man has a grasp of this piece, musically speaking.

[@Xyriak]

In what way?

[@D_in_DC]

Classical (not just this piece) requires a level of emotion, finesse and expression that Mathew has not yet mastered. He was only 14 years old at the time of this video. That was 4 years ago. I'm sure he has matured musically in that time.

[@Xyriak]

D in DC Example? Everyone continues to give vague responses.

[@lilbrooker]

Xyriak ikrr

[@aitorjara100]

@@Xyriak It's really easy to understand. The boy plays it flat, harsh on al the notes and flat in the rythm. You can really tell the difference when Lang Lang explains it

[@JunHanh2gether4ever]

The player is kinda too young, he couldn't understand such nuisances of emotions.

[@pandasolo3895]

But Langlang's teacher was probably 10x harshier when langlang is practicing this piece at age of 13 or something. Young talent is not a rarity nowadays. He is friendly and positive in this video toward the kids.

[@jicheolha7313]

Hows he a lang lang scholar

[@Max-qd3rb]

if yall arent as good as the kid then dont trashtalk him lmao

[@soupcan5411]

he got massacred lmfao

[@rhz1089]

Wait , is his mom on all the comments defending him sheesh 😭😂

[@noapexnolife2123]

666

[@Jing-pt6vk]

quite a few of wrong notes - the kid is not ready

[@Nonononono213]

At least he played with pation

[@Jing-pt6vk]

Kevin Pinard you meant “passion”? Which don’t see in him either.

[@lzsmashv2208]

Calm down chief

[@kaka-wz9im]

you could play better?

[@rachmaninow6606]

Imagine being not even 15 years old, playing one of the hardest pieces, on your left side the greatest Pianist of this decade, on your right hundreds of people. Kate, I have never seen a person more pathetic than you.

[@Leonardobrylla]

I feel like panga lang may have done crack before this, his facial expressions are just

[@萨瓦迪卡-w7i]

真不咋样！

[@xg6079]

You can’t play it so don’t say he is bad

[@萨瓦迪卡-w7i]

Xuan Gao 看不出来吗这男孩他并不喜欢钢琴！！！

[@kevintang1409]

@@萨瓦迪卡-w7i 你又是怎么看出来的？就这一个视频你就能看穿别人了

[@totallyfake2852]

Theory: Lang Lang was being much harsher to this kid in particular because he's from Hong Kong.

[@jax8763]

.....

[@jax8763]

just shut up.....we don't need this comment

[@charleszhang8214]

objective understanding matters. not subjective guess...

[@totallyfake2852]

@@charleszhang8214 I came to that conclusion based off of facts. Tensions between China and Hong Kong that have lasted for decades.

[@jsanger8500]

I’m really tired about what you said...can you just shut up!

[@ajessm]

"Be romantic" Probably difficult for a 14 yr old to understand. Especially if he spends much time on social media.

[@senchuanzhang3953]

too many errors