Beethoven Violin Concerto - Kerson Leong

Performed live at la Maison Symphonique de Montreal
on July 19th, 2017
Kerson Leong , violin
with Orchestre de la Francophonie
conducted by Simon Rivard
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Website: kersonleong.com/

[@roiehay7547]

23:35 literally every violinst on earth misses that jump like even itzhak perlman missed but he's just crazy

[@guillermorochabrun3456]

I agree with N. Matthews: "the best opening I’ve ever heard of this concerto". But the rest of the concerto was at the same level. What a rich sound, so reminiscent of David Oistrakh! A rendition that transmits all the calm, the serenity, beauty and joy of this masterwork. I have listen many passages in a completely new way. Great dialogue with the orchestra. Wonderful audio; unfortunately poor camera work.

[@uaxacoc]

I agree with you. The seriousness, concentration and focus of the sound remind me of Oistrakh. It is strange today to find those attributes in young violinists.

[@justusforviolin2719]

@@uaxacoc I think perhaps not as much as you think. Today's young violinists have at their disposal many recordings of Heifetz, Oistrach, Elman, Nevoux, Milstein, etc. And I think that's it feels like there is more variety in violinists sound again !!

[@goscott444]

Chuanyuan Li Macau 😆😁😍

[@guidolinarnaldo]

Listen Oistrakh and Kogan...

[@NatePlaysCello]

Honestly the best opening I’ve ever heard of this concerto. Blows away Kavakos, Vengerov, all the other big time soloists. Hope you’re playing with Berlin and Cleveland soon man

[@gagasaurio12]

That must be some crazy unbreakable Unicorn hair on your bow, not a single hair broke during 44:40 - end of cadenza! This is some crazy good and intense playing!! 👏👏

[@gilbertpangyarihan8014]

Der beste Violinist, den Kanada jemals hervorgebracht hat. Zertifiziert intergalaktisch! 🌹

[@cathyox1]

Out of the world! A real deal!

[@bertybundela9642]

This concerto is really a bunch of scales and arpeggios but so superbly crafted that it became the foundation, inspiration and father of all the great romantic concertos, in my opinion.

[@bertybundela9642]

Ps, well done Kerson. Fab performance.

[@temenuzhkamilanova]

Great performance by a great Artist.

[@hebantchantal17]

Dieu, quel merveilleux violoniste ♡ Musicalité, inspiration, sonorité, tout dans son jeu me fait frissonner de bonheur... Un jeu pur, parfait, aussi puissant que capable de subtilités extraordinaires, d'élégance ou d'intériorité intense, je suis aux anges de découvrir cet artiste exceptionnel que j'aimerais désormais entendre avec un orchestre à sa hauteur ! Ici c'est une honte qui me navre au plus haut point, quel dommage... Néanmoins je fais la part des choses et savoure le talent de ce violoniste absolument DIVIN ♡♡♡

[@patdemabaro]

Tout à fait d'accord avec toi, cet orchestre n'est pas digne de ce violoniste exceptionnel...

[@jct35j]

Listening to how Kerson Leong plays this concerto made me realise why Beethoven only wrote one for the violin. This has to be the greatest violin concerto of all times, Beethoven surely imagined it played like this and knew he could never write another. Dies ist der Vollendung.

[@Ferenz111]

Your performance is just outstanding, full of wonderful subtleties, propound emotions and sensitivity ! I love the deep power, the peace, and the serenity that you infuse in your perfect playing.

[@ec3539]

Watching you perform has revived my love of classical music and concerts that was dead or dormant for over 20 years. With the recent birth of my baby daughter, I try to look through her new eyes and that in combination with your zeal and passion and focus for the love and perfect and beautiful manifestation of music, has changed everything for me. Thank you Kerson.

[@noahhyun3172]

These bow changes are flawless. Incredible.

[@AS-zq8bp]

You are the best violinist of all time.

[@guidolinarnaldo]

Perhaps you never hear Kogan or Oistrakh.

[@goscott444]

Tears of musical joy @ 23:00min! Thank you Kerson, and GOD bless you in the name of Jesus!😍🥰🤩

[@raoultak]

Playing this huge masterpiece like this at his age is a complete miracle; it's beauty in optima forma. I was stunned.

[@Miguel-ks2mc]

camera work and editing was kinda funny at times but beautiful performance!

[@gmtoomey]

Technically flawless.

[@mozariusluis1878]

Mr.Kerson, you are pretty liked a painter who is "drawing" different scenes but with a violin bow. Incredible !

[@tubbietubby]

Bravo! Brilliant performance! And your cadenzas are marvelous!!

[@Dogaradodia]

Le Canada a produit son premier véritable virtuose du violon de mémoire récente.

[@FeliciaMirage]

First time I’ve been able to listen to this whole concerto through. I was riveted to my seat by the uniquely exciting nuances, detailed individual note structure and projection, intensity of emotion (but not movement), infinite invitation to the audience to watch the humble creation of beautiful art and colour...I have been given a gift. Thank you Kerson, what a gorgeous performance! One of my favourites to date!

[@davidaleixofranco3781]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@carlosecabezas]

Bravo! Awesome Performance my friend!

[@violintegral]

I follow you on Instagram, but I had no idea that you won the junior division of the Menhuin Competition in 2010!

[@educación-preescolar]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@anne-mariedubois5316]

An intensly pure heart so well served by a great violin ! Great work, Kerson ! Heartfelt thanks to you !

[@thebeaups9520]

Henri Roy he has a Guarneri?

[@TheViolaMan13]

I very rarely comment on youtube vids, but what can I say? An absolutely stunning performance, Kerson. What a wonderful sound you make, thanks to that beautiful bowarm and exhilarating vibrato from a constantly active and adaptive left hand. I love the commitment and nobility in your playing and comparisons with the legendary David Oistrakh are spot on.

[@ernestchausson3833]

Bravo Kerson...

[@florenceshen1555]

Beautiful sonorous sound and interpretation! Sensitive and musical!

[@akrishnaa]

What a wonderful, true artist Kerson is - listening to him is always a richly rewarding experience.

[@MalamutePlutoLuna]

Ahh camera man’s angles... i will close my eyes so I can focus on him! ❤️ He’s the best of bests

[@jade03092007]

Magnifique !

[@user-wo8sq5dv2w]

Allegro 0:41 Larghetto 26:42 Rondo 36:43

[@kathrynchamberlain1846]

One of the best performances of this piece. Also one of the few artists who has brought tears to my eyes, I really hope you record it one day!

[@KersonLeong]

Thank you so much!

[@NatePlaysCello]

Kathryn Chamberlain umm I think this is a recording lol also, did we go to IU together

[@jaewon418]

It's really beautiful Kerson!:)

[@istvandiosi1798]

Bravo!! This performance is great. Thanks!

[@mikecabral1579]

Thank you. I would have loved to have been there. Would have left very pleased. Wonderful performance.

[@ARCUSMuesing]

This is a truly outstanding performance. Unbelievably well and beautifully played.

[@Zxouf873]

This is both educational and entertaining to watch 💕💕💕💕💕

[@vinniciusoliveira1712]

Parabéns, excelente apresentação. Referencial.

[@sergybear]

Currently working on this. Such inspiration!

[@rubbishcomments7269]

Really nice playing!!

[@illbeback126]

You seriously remind me of David Oistrakh! Not just in this piece. The tone, the approach to notes, the whole whole quality and feeling. I love it. Herr Beethoven would approve I'm sure!

[@claudiosilva3965]

Esse carinha tem um som incrível!

[@tianshugu9283]

Bravissimo

[@user-lt1eu5vo2d]

Definitely one of the best ( or , the BEST player) amoung the youth

[@Dilsli]

What a beautiful pwrformance! So powerful! So musical! Fantastic! E an empty theather. The people of Montreal missed an opportunity!

[@santimazo4037]

46:48 That's a good way to shit a beautiful performance... The horn...

[@tfh5575]

bruh 🤩 i have to see you perform live one day

[@violintegral]

Can you do a video on physics having to do with string resonance? I saw that on your website that learning about that benefited your playing, and I think it would be very interesting to learn about the physics behind string resonance.

[@genetung8590]

Inspiration to me... your intensity, smoothness, seemingly effortless power and nuance make for a riveting experience. Thank you Kerson!

[@ma5726]

젊은 당신은 저를 숙연하게하는군요 ! 당신덕분에 베토벤의 영혼을 느꼈습니다 ! 재주로하는 흔한연주가아닌 고뇌와 영감으로 이어지는 선율이 너무나 고귀합니다 !

[@MIVANDIAZCRUZ]

😢😢😢👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@caonexpeguero9984]

Unbelievable!!! Simply.

[@letodoz5]

So juicy sound.....

[@zihaoliu]

very well played and you deserve a better orchestra! :)

[@dm5374]

I agree... where were the tympani at the beginning??

[@kingpluto917]

D M there was

[@chiyeh]

...and camera work

[@NickBatinaComposer]

V true

[@santimazo4037]

46:48 proof

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

45:14 - a very necessary camera angle adjustment to focus on the ginger-hairs bassist... not doing anything at that moment hahah. Well done cameraman! *clap clap*

[@user-op6vy3gg2b]

Beetoven concerto is very long composition and if it's played slowly it become too long to listen to. I love Heifetz tempo.

[@dahyunka]

36:44

[@haoli5779]

he needs a better orchestra .

[@nephiburgos6760]

Which cadences is he playing? Please ? Is awesome how he plays

[@johnkerdike9688]

cadences by Kreisler (the same as Oistrakh/Cluytens)

[@passionateturtle6]

Concerto begins at 4:15

[@usgamewolf6979]

that HIGH note tho

[@johnalexander4946]

Why so few in the audience?

[@FreestyleSkier]

23:25

[@robinshen8364]

Where's the rest of the orchestra? Did they get laid off?

[@simonwong2738]

Brilliant soloist with a lackluster orchestra.

[@jingweiyu3568]

poor french horns. why always horns?

[@jomasch9106]

Ja, gut gespielt. Aber manchmal frage ich mich, was hätten die vielen jungen Geiger (und auch die Alten) nur gemacht, wenn es den Kreissler nicht gegeben hätte.

[@will8026]

Lovely and especially superb intonation from the soloist....but the bass section sounds like they all took codeine shots before the concert...toothless and fraction late all the time...not the acoustics but the core of the sound.

[@user-gk7hx5nr2k]

Great performance, but in my opinion orchestra is disgusting. Kerson needs a better orchestra!

[@user-yr2oi2dw6k]

you are so great. delicate and espressivo. and you are very handsome. :(

[@user-cb5jy2dm4b]

36:45