Aimi Kobayashi - Scherzo in B minor Op. 20 (third stage)

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[@romandobrovenskii9659]

This Scherzo is one of my favorite compositions of all time. I've been a fan of Yundi's interpretation for quite a long time, but I have always felt like it's sometimes not enough of softness and sensuality in his performance. Now I found what I've been looking for in this video. The best interpretation so far, IMHO.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

Roman Dobrovenskii you can look for Richter's interpretation of this piece then

[@thegreenpianist7683]

sam kawalski that's always a subjective matter

[@volen5868]

I love Pogorelich’s interpretation

[@kestrel3509]

Rubinstein's probably the best out their. He gave totally different meaning to B section, just out of the world. Only wished the recording was much better.

[@amesakurako1]

I love her interpretation, all the little things she adds in to make it seem like she's telling a story. Unconventional but very musically interesting and captivating.

[@udenss]

This Scherzo theme is based on Polish folk Christmas Carol, I know it very well since my childhood.... Chopin put it in an elegant form and added his emotions and built the whole structure around it. Touching

[@juspreetsandhu8446]

That rendering of the middle 'Lento' section (actually in B-Major, if my ears are correct), is heavenly. It is so sublime, that words cannot do it justice.

[@francoaragosta4285]

Not only is this interpretation poetic and an utterly brilliant realization of a formidably difficult score it also exhibits an uncanny MATURITY -- a probing insightful sense of WISDOM as to what the piece is really all about -- a tempestuous EVENT where Chopin throws all caution to the winds and abandos himself to reveling in the bizarre kind of beauty inherent in SORROW, BITTERNESS and genuine TRAGEDY. Aimee is not only a GREAT pianst, she has at a very young age become a sublimely gifted ARTIST. Gd bless you, Aimee. You are a treasure.

[@tamakioda6721]

Franco Aragosta - what a beautiful review, so well described. Thank you...

[@carlhopkinson]

A world-class performance of this titan.

[@jacobsimonson9040]

If they gave out an award for the best scherzos, she would definitely win

[@user-zz1bq3sv4p]

Her(Aimi Kobayashi)performance shows the size of the audience's clapping. I think her performance was so wonderful, and there was charm which attracts an audience.

[@pierluigiconcio875]

B major middle part. She is capable to transmit such incredible emotions... Just amazing!

[@Nakamura_333]

Scherzo Op.20が聴きたくなった時はいつもここに来る。愛実さんのscherzo だけ泣ける😢キレも抜群で音もとってもクリアで最高にカッコいい演奏🎉

[@justin_de_leon]

This is a VERY unique interpretation. The performance was not only dramatic and poetic, but had a “storyteller” kind of character that I was attracted to. She demonstrated so many colors stretched certain sections very well. I loved how there was good space in between segments, and together with how she gives a lovely breathing time for the music, the overall piece was cohesive in such a wonderful way. Also, I’d like to remark that her hands are quite small, but she surpasses this with a beautifully played Scherzo. She’s fantastic.

[@paulziolo9241]

What an extraordinary performance of one of my most beloved works of Chopin. I’ve never heard anything like this. It seems as if the B minor Scherzo was always a beautiful but locked treasure chest and that here, Aimi has found the key and opened the box for the first time.

[@Anker1380]

Beautifully played. At times, the emotion and shifting tempo of the music make you almost cry. Aimi Kobayashi is a star!

[@LOULOU-pq6ep]

un chef d'oeuvre absolu

[@user-sw7bb8pw9v]

再びショパンコンクールに挑戦するんですね 同じ日本人として全力で応援させていただきます

[@user-dp1vg9ih9]

小林さんを6位入賞内にもしなかった審査員らは見る目が無いと思う。ＡＩがどれだけ発達しても真似しようの無い演奏でなければ、これからは需要が無いのではないでしょうか。魂の演奏でなければ。

[@user-gz2uv4df8p]

生でショパン聞きましたが正直眠たくなりました 僕の耳が肥えてないからでしょうか 僕は3年程クラシックを聞いてきました やはり生で聞かないと分からないこともあるのではないでしょうか

[@user-gz2uv4df8p]

俺も応援してます！ 次は入賞して欲しいものですね

[@richarddeschenes739]

You have once again brought me away to a beautiful place of Magical light in a pool of emotional flight I could not explain. Miss Aimi, you are simply divine Dear!

[@hannastaszak1684]

Cudowna muzyka genialnego Chopina, boskie wykonanie ❤️

[@VyvienneEaux]

Wow! I was partial to Pogorelich's interpretation, which is extremely nuanced and emotional while still being virtuosic and mind-numbingly fast. But I really like her phrasing and the emotion she communicates through her playing-- so much so that this recording is now tied with Pogorelich's to me for my favourite.

[@yasunoriishimoto8692]

すごいスケルツォ！今までの彼女のスケルツォとも違う！ Fantastic Scherzo! Also it's different from her previous performance of Scherzo!

[@olavk7111]

i love Aimi's performances of Chopin. She was my favorite in 2015, and I was only disappointed that she didn't win. She deserves a great career.

[@wyattewing4139]

Maybe 2021 will be her year? In case you didn’t know, she’s performing in the competition again.

[@linguira7028]

@@wyattewing4139 Waitt really how did you know 🤩🤩

[@MrFrapado]

Incredible playing with tremendous feeling; Bravo! 🌺🌺🌺

[@dcunited710]

Wow 😍 she brings out soooooo much out of that piece ❤️

[@MrVincent537]

Aimi Kobayashi renders the musical thought of the composer, in this case Chopin, exactly as Chopin had thought in his head, with an until now not achieved naturalness and purity of any Ego, giving the music absolute expression.

[@a.h3448]

It's a new style of this piece. I can't believe that she could play in this style in this competition. I meant in a good way.

[@pennyjane9906]

What‘s the classic style of this piece in your opinion.?

[@biuromaszdompro]

amazing talent, great personality!!

[@TheCitybike]

Wow! One of the best!

[@alexandragicheska7734]

beautifully played.. bravo!

[@jeffe2222]

I can't believe it took me 2 years to find this performance. Bravo!!!

[@gpmazz1]

Aimi is already a winner. She brings grace and poise to this competition. She greatly adds to the dacorum if the event. I do not think she will win but she is one of the worlds great pianist. We, the audience, are winners thanks to her participation.

[@richarddeschenes739]

+Philomena Mazzarese Well said.... and lets get together and make some positive energy for her to Win... She absolutely CAN win.. I have no doubt about it. So we can play our symphony together of white light for her to Win.. hehehe!

[@cherrytime22]

+Philomena Mazzarese Aimi did not win the competition but like Tiffany Poon she has that something extra which makes them stand out from the others yes you are so right, Aimi has such grace and poise and I love watching and listening to her as she plays so beautifully.

[@wwiththewind]

Unfortunately there can only be one winner.

[@jacobsimonson9040]

Her scherzo no 3 is sublime too

[@maua2848]

6:23 reminds me of a polish christmas carol called Lulajże jezuniu (it’s in a different key i believe though) Idk if it’s coincidence but everytime i hear this it reminds me of that. Wondering if chopin did it on purpose or not... edit: i did some reasearch and found out he used the motif!

[@aidanfurst8512]

Yep, this piece was written while Chopin was in Vienna and the Polish/Russian war was happening in Poland. News kept coming in about the conflict and there was nothing he could do to help. In his letters to Poland he describes venting his rage on the piano. I've always loved this piece, the chistmas carol middle section is like getting lost in a nostalgic memory, only to have it interrupted when you remember where you are. Those dissonant chords that interrupt that section are so striking, wrenching you back into reality.

[@happypiano4810]

It is on purpose, but I still don’t hear much of a resemblance.

[@ianperkinson9294]

@@happypiano4810 Try to contact the closest laryngologist.

[@user-fm2dt2gy7i]

beautifull played!~❤️

[@kryshunchaffin]

Amazing

[@RK-yr1wm]

鳥肌がたつ!!

[@MATIASMEILIH]

Excelente interpretación!!

[@sk-fk7om]

今年も挑戦するみたいですね(^^)今年は曲も一新してるはずだから楽しみ♬ 反田恭平、牛田智大も出るみたいだし、今年こそ日本勢に頑張ってもらいたい。 日本人は、国際コンクールでなかなか優勝が出来ないから、今年は是非、初の 優勝目指して欲しい🏅

[@user-ob3hh8co6c]

コロナのせいで1年遅れてしまったけど反田さんと、小林さん、入賞しましたね！(＾ω＾)

[@maidungnguyen7274]

Beautiful

[@haileyl3994]

beautiful

[@apolloli1498]

Bravo!!!

[@user-zj1sq6vl5m]

yundi's skerzo was sooooo impressive but she is great too.

[@Schlanker_Schnurrbart]

•So amazing!•

[@literaine6550]

This is so beautiful played slowly too, in any way it is gorgeous.

[@loyeeon471]

Bravo!

[@CelinnaMawar]

Amazing coda

[@leathricearteaga3188]

What an amazing I really admire you miss! That passion and the interpretation was spectacular

[@reminiscence5819]

5：36 she touched me. Even might not hold my tears.

[@carlhopkinson]

If she makes it to the concerto phase, I think she has an excellent chance of winning. Her F minor concerto is the best that has ever been.

[@richarddeschenes739]

+Carl Hopkinson She's already won my vote and heart, and I Totally agree with you on her Concerto for piano!

[@Tweeteketje]

+Carl Hopkinson She made it to the finals! :D

[@nguyenanhvu5651]

+Carl Hopkinson she chose the first concerto unfortunately

[@SunThathong]

+Carl Hopkinson I agree Carl. Her rendition of the F minor concerto was out of this world beautiful. But she's chosen to play the first concerto, which I'm actually looking forwards to, because we've only seen her play the first movement---hearing her play the second and third movements would be a REAL TREAT! I believe she can really add new perspectives and interpretation unheard of thus far to the first concerto! Would be such a gift to the world!

[@richarddeschenes739]

+Carl Hopkinson I totally agree with Sunny on that one.... Those were also my thoughts exactly! A great opportunity to hear her play it through and what a gift! I can't wait! :)

[@user-lv3yf6my9x]

Middle part is played well!

[@dandreconant6827]

She should have won an award for this piece alone.

[@jacobsimonson9040]

D’andre Conant and the scherzo no.3

[@user-sv9yk2vy4d]

美しい。感動します。

[@charlottegodbolt5138]

Excellent - and impeccable chromatic at the end! 😁

[@franciscolima5793]

EU AMO OUVIR AIMI KOBAYASHI 👋👋♥️♥️

[@Shost7]

Que temperamento !! Brava !!

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Stupendous!

[@hdjsncnfhhdh712]

She is too good to be true.

[@user-fm7rg6oj2f]

小林愛実さんのショパン大好きです。ショパコン 、応援してます！

[@samcandy64]

She really played this one well.

[@user-jp6in2fj5d]

来週、サントリーホールでの演奏を心から楽しみにしています！

[@yantan7709]

somehow i cried a tear...

[@bjornviir3333]

I can play the other three badly but this one you need monstrous long fingers and incredible technique, still, perhaps top five coolest Chopin pieces.

[@dongibson8639]

You need long fingers for the second one too.

[@bjornviir3333]

@@dongibson8639 i see 12yr olds playing the 1st....it just doesnt make any sense...2nd is easier though.

[@dongibson8639]

bjorn viir but it is the most deep of all of them. There is numerous characters that tell a different feeling.

[@motoroladefy2740]

Her hands are quite small, what long fingers are you talking about?

[@pf.yoooon]

대박..👍🏻❤️

[@davidkroenlein4685]

Smashing!

[@Taoufiqqaba]

i am speechless

[@user-sq9yb3uw6u]

中間部のキャロルの演奏は素敵💓大好きの演奏です🎶

[@David-R.]

@ 00:31 I just noticed she added an Ab to make a chromatic from A down go G. the Ab is not in the original notation.

[@andrewli5025]

David R. Yeah, the Ab only appears after the middle section, but either way she played quite well

[@user-tn7sb5hh2r]

私もいつかこのコンクールでこの曲を弾きたいです

[@user-cp8qy1od8v]

잘 치시네요.

[@user-sy4cm8ks3v]

우와 이 언니(?)가 하는 거 듣고 감동 먹어서(?) 눈물나려고 하네요 그리고 lento 부분인가? 느리고 아름다운 부분이 정말 짱이었어요 저도 이 곡으로 콩쿨 나가는데 이 언니(?)처럼 잘 할 수 있을지

[@haewonryu2680]

좋은결과있기를 바랍니다~ 저도 이곡으로 시험보는데ㅜ

[@user-mh3hc6mt5n]

ショパンコンクール頑張ったね。これからも頑張れ👍

[@rojocomolagrana]

Ay! Oh! Mi Dios ...

[@haeyongJeon]

with a little bit small hand, not small sound

[@user-pp8ee3os3u]

💕💕💚💚💚

[@yysshhyy1]

すごいな　すごすぎて、コメントが思いつかない

[@karolpawlowski5368]

Pan Fryderyk Chopin jest dumą Polski! Cały naród jest z niego dumny! 🇵🇱

[@hendrikderooij9958]

Soon she will be wold"s best pianist

[@richardmorse8408]

The second Scherzo is the best known but his first "defies gravity" as Schmann said. Her playing and interpretation are on Yundi Li's level.

[@user-ub6yu2fd4p]

全て計算されてるんだろか、一見そう見えないけれどアンバランスな部分まで計算されているように聴こえます。神の領域に近いのではないでしょうか。

[@user-tl8mo3mf3t]

愛美さんのショパンの演奏にはは引き込まれてしまいます。 ショパンに聴いていただいたらたら、どんな感想を抱くのでしょうか🎵

[@lazerx4976]

zdalne :)

[@martinrakic2404]

i can't decide between this interpretation or Hayato Sumino's

[@eskragor]

she went emotional at 8:40 that caused wrong piece and miss some at 9:43, but it doesn't matter, she did awesome!

[@Jose-pj4om]

Very cool!!! How old is she?

[@Jabafish]

What do they actually mean by third stage?

[@professionalamateur417]

There are multiple stages during the competition. Every round, there are contestants who unfortunately get eliminated, and ones who pass to the next round. Some competitions have more rounds than others. The Chopin Competition is so huge that it requires 5 rounds in total (preliminary, first, second, third and final).

[@1027372]

Aimi es puro sentimiento, aunque algunos la tilden de exagerada. Eso es lo que le transmite la música y lo que ella nos transmite a su vez... por lo menos a mí. No se puede ser buen músico sin apasionarse

[@yangluo]

Now she’s done with competitions, and I really wish she could play all 4 Scherzi in one concert, just like Horowitz and Pletnev did at Carnegie Hall. I listened to one of her teachers (Emanuel Ax) played them live and I think she can do much better than him.

[@michaeltiffany3653]

I think they are cannot understand which real music very pleasant listen to

[@VyvienneEaux]

2-week update: This recording has made all others turn grey and insipid by comparison.

[@taiyo1964]

素晴らしい。これは2015年の時の⁉️

[@99Grigor]

It's great playing indeed, however I really don't find her tone all that interesting. As beautiful as the middle section is, I miss the urgency in the phrases especially where the harmonies have more tension. Very respectable.

[@bjornviir3333]

yeah i mean Pogorelich plays this way better than anyone i know.

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

Is this piece Chopin's difficult work ?

[@Andrea-hc4kz]

actually ONE of; because there are the others which are similarly difficult, even more difficult, such as the 1st and the 4th Ballade, the 3rd and the 4th Scherzo, Fantasy in F Minor, in my opinion though

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

@@Andrea-hc4kz more difficult than the sonatas?

[@Andrea-hc4kz]

@@themoroccanpianist8953 well i'm not sure if compared to this Scherzo, but the Sonatas are longer and not 'as repetitive' as the scherzo so maybe it takes more effort for the sonatas? I havent noticed them too deeply tho..

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

@@Andrea-hc4kz yep ! thanks anyway

[@RobertKupis]

Beginning is maybe not the best, but then she's play it very good.

[@ranrururu123]

このころが一番よかったな

[@777football.]

jakie tu są ukryte kolędy

[@hananonakama]

I think she might win...

[@andrewli5025]

n o p e

[@jacobsimonson9040]

Sadly not

[@andresvaladez6287]

No mames! La mejor interpretación que he escuchado

[@VyvienneEaux]

Is it just me, or did she miss the first repeat?

[@user-hi9rk5iw9i]

0:35 3:42

[@clever1919]

八

[@mir7359]

Brava e paffutella

[@adrianopiano5551]

She uses a strange edition

[@maxgodtankspubg3089]

Needs to be more powerful in my opinion