BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - Scherzo in E major, Op. 54 (18th Chopin Competition, first stage)

7.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
XVIII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im. Fryderyka Chopina
Sesja 2
The 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition
Second session
BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU (Kanada / Canada)
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Scherzo E-dur op. 54 / Scherzo in E major, Op. 54
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[@TheSoteriologist]

I finally have to admit that he won justly.

[@pianoone9004]

He made the piano sing, cry, feeling sad, happy,

[@lt6jam]

And just like that, this Scherzo is new again

[@crog8134]

One in 7 billion. inconceivable talent

[@luciaguidi1775]

Scherzu means joke.never heard anything so perfect,, p0werful and so soft when needed.❤❤❤

[@jeffreypeters395]

He has such beautiful hands, to watch.

[@loveispatient0808]

Yes! Those beautiful and elegant long fingers, was born to play piano!😄

[@inging5270]

agreed

[@luciaguidi1775]

Bruce _ou simply stole my hearth❤

[@klangfirmament7338]

It is such a shame that no prize was awarded for the best Scherzo. He would have gotten it.

[@user-tx4ft6cw1i]

私は素人です。初めてショパンコンクールを知り、視聴しました。彼を知ることができ、彼の心温まる魅力的な素晴らしい演奏を視聴でき感謝です。彼の奏でる演奏で心が楽しみ人生が豊かになりました。音楽に国境はありません。手放しで拍手を送ります。

[@AllanLeOfficial]

Best Scherzo of the competition for me. Congratulations Bruce!

[@MatWro1010]

When I heard it for the first time I was like "this dude is going to play in the finals". Some comments said the same. He is the winner now. This Scherzo is perfect here.

[@AdrianCameron123]

I called it aswell, it was his competition to lose after his performance in the first round. If he executed throughout the rest of the rounds, I just knew he would win.

[@pandaz1993himick]

A real moment for him in Stage I, this was when I knew he'd win!! AND HE DID, GO BRUCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@terrybu435]

Handsome Bruce. Beautiful piece

[@jeffreypeters395]

That beautiful moment, starting at about 7,20

[@123moyer]

You have the best "touch" on the piano and such sensitivity!

[@Joitself]

That subtle thrust forward at 0:29

[@anntheroller9389]

The best Scherzo in my life! Absolutely fantastic!

[@Tristan-zt8tw]

Absolutely astounding playing, his dynamics alone make this so beautiful

[@rogersnook5415]

Bruce does not compete, he shares his joy and wonder with whoever will listen. Virtuoso skills beyond our imagination (until now!) bring alive every intense emotion felt and given to us by the youthful Chopin. Words fail me to express how exquisite is Bruce's realization of every tender mood, every rock-rolling abandonment, every dancing playfulness. It was such a privilege and enthralling experience to listen to all his performances, as I did on my 80th birthday yesterday. Thank you, Bruce, for your wonderful gift to me.

[@melindawestphalen6234]

This was such a wonderful post. Thank you so much! And happy 80th birthday to you! Your words were so lovely.....and true!!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Coincido. Muy real su mensaje. Me expresa totalmente. Gracias Mr Roger!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sunghwanchoi4564]

I was stunned by his right hand voicing in 10:23. Never expected main theme was brought out there. He’s got many unconventional musical ideas yet the way he delivers is very natural and subtle.

[@nicolehourcade]

I totally agree with you and it is nice for me listening to him in French, a big interview on the Chinese channel in French.He is a very interesting young man🤩

[@TheTTstudio]

Holy shit it’s actually the main theme. It all make sense now. The last run is a summary of the whole piece. Genius!!

[@szilike_10]

Didn't even notice, thank you!

[@Spyrine]

WHAT OMG

[@arutysamuel-hz1kn]

I see you just learnt a new word😅

[@ryanli5222]

this scherzo is incredible.. I'm glad that Chopin institute are uploading the separate recordings of Bruce for us to appreciate!

[@conanimaleggieropocoritenuto]

Enchanting 🤍

[@Lilly-kg6dh]

This Scherzo suits Bruce’s style a lot! Big congrats

[@nancystratton1587]

Having played this piece in college, I'm blown away. Such Tenderness😭😭❤️❤️

[@akrishnaa]

Astonishing - a performance for the ages. Looking forward to great things from Bruce - in the years to come!

[@AdrianCameron123]

The best Scherzo 4 I've heard since Blechacz in the 2005 Chopin Competition... 7:16 is simply incredible...tickling the keys. Bravo Bruce Liu 🇨🇦

[@tonytony8747]

Go back to Zimerman in 1975. Bruce is the best in this.

[@herveverbaert254]

oui, la version d'Ingolf Wunder de ce scherzo est magique aussi :D

[@user-md5jq1yc8c]

天才やろこれは

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Bruce’s performance is an order of magnitude, and far superior, and full of admiration and emotion, and comfortable to the ear and the mind

[@jeffreypeters395]

The harmonies in this scherzo are breath-taking. He makes every line sing.

[@malinaluft5066]

fantastic pianist

[@karolpawlowski5368]

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

[@janchwesiuk-wedkarstwo7046]

Na pewno nie Janusze zabierające dziecią pieniądze w prezencie z komunii. Lecz ja jestem w pełni dumny z pana Fryderyka.🇵🇱

[@pabloalfonsoechaurren6406]

Can we appreciate Bruce's playing...?

[@essong5518]

I love Bruce’s scherzo!!!

[@semprelibera..4664]

so fabulous scherzo ~! 3:06 so cute ♥️

[@user-om9sx5yw7f]

素晴らしく優しい音色、しなやかな演奏です。Liu氏の音色はいつも心深く伝わってきます。

[@user-rx4ky6fx1z]

Lots of rubato,however he work up perfect piece. What a performance! Unbelievable.

[@loveispatient0808]

Rubato is part and parcel of Chopin’s interpretation, that’s why Bruce ‘s playing and interpretation of this scherzo is marvellous 🤩 👍

[@jaguaress]

so good. so fresh. how does he keep everything in the air like that? really incredible playing

[@nicolehourcade]

He amazes me every time i hear him.His game is stunning, son touche miraculous.Il a toujours une relecture de la partition très personnelle

[@einmarmor]

For me, it was this scherzo making the winner.

[@elisabethgarcia9691]

So talented! Bravo ❤️🎼🌟

[@FORTEPodcast]

Never heard such voicing and clarity before in this Scherzo! What a performance - not from a competitor but from someone who is already established as one of the greats!

[@georgerowley5364]

Preach

[@DaniloAraimo]

great pianist Bruce!

[@chiacchio48]

Just perfect ! Incredible how this amazing young pianist can play absolutely without miss anything 💯👏😍

[@pswww_cs]

i have to say it again it's the nicest scherzo in the first round and also in the competition! almost the best version i have ever heard!!!

[@trifonovfan9819]

Zimerman was probably even more accurate when he played this at the Chopin Competition in 1975. But Liu is even more artistic with amazing dynamic range, thoughtful coloration and perfect pedaling.

[@michelleregis6181]

How grand i love how Bruce plays so delicately

[@user-hf3hf8ey4f]

try rafal blechacz. bet you'll love.

[@pswww_cs]

@@user-hf3hf8ey4f blechacz set a standard of it and of cuz it’s legendary, but Bruce played it in quite a new approach too

[@hhhqpdj]

This is one of the best performances of Scherzo no.4 I've ever heard

[@kamint2258]

2010年優勝のアブデーエワも、このスケルツォ四番の演奏が素晴らしかったと、小山実稚恵氏の言葉を思い出します。選曲の一つとしてショパンコンクールの優勝🏆️者になるための、良い意味で定番になりつつある難曲。😃🎹✨

[@gerardbedecarter]

Beautiful playing.

[@jeffreypeters395]

And that ending!

[@user-hb8ot7mu4p]

너무나 부드럽고 깨끗하고 명료한 소리예요 ~~

[@user-pj3lz7sp8k]

詮釋極佳!

[@reinier34]

totally captivating. excellence.

[@donaldallen1771]

I have played this piece for many years and so I know it well. This is simply miraculous piano-playing and music-making. Even in places where I might make a different choice, the beauty of what he does is irresistible. Add a stunning technique and exquisite sound and this young man is, in my opinion, the greatest pianistic talent to come along since Yuja Wang.

[@adrianopiano5551]

What about junchan lim

[@elrichardo1337]

@@adrianopiano5551 this competition happened before the 2022 cliburn

[@magorzataklikowicz6183]

Genialny Bruce🎆

[@musician3824]

Thankful for hearing this music with a new breath of fresh talent, can't wait to his new interpretations❤️

[@bono3074]

I Love this interpretation. The one downside is that the crowd starts clapping before the pedal is lifted.

[@deliaplesca7759]

..MARVELOUS...!!🎹🙏💝🌍☀️

[@ryanaiden]

He deserved that 1st place. He displays such tenderness without overindulging. His touch and intonation were second to none in the whole competition. Bravo!!

[@adrianopiano5551]

🔥

[@paulmccarthy8345]

Intonation?!! I think that's the job of the piano tuner....

[@trifonovfan9819]

This scherzo in E is among the best I’ve ever heard! It is Zimerman quality! Whoever voted it down do not understand the art of the piano!

[@rji111]

his performance was decent but zimerman's quality is highly above than this

[@raffigorski6850]

@William I studied this Scherzo since my conservatory days. Zimerman is my idol. But I think Liu outdid him with this scherzo. Bruce used so many nuances, dynamic range , and power, that it left me totally breathless. It’s like hearing it for the first time! Bruce is going to be a big star very soon,

[@judynelson5038]

@Williams I like Bruce’s even more because he plays with more dimension, depth, colors and power. To compare Bruce to a legend shows how immense this new artist is!

[@massimoparmigiani268]

Veramente impressionante sempre l’uso del pedale….

[@socorronunes8896]

Magnífico!

[@ryszardmirski8557]

wspaniały "animalistyczny" instynkt odczuwania muzyki Chopina... i emocje takie wspaniałe!!!........

[@hhhqpdj]

하 진짜 좋아 이 연주는 앞으로 두고두고 들을듯...파이널도 이만큼만 해주지....

[@bruceliufans]

파이널도 잘 했어요. 파이널은 파이널리스트들 다 함께 망해서 오히려 브루스가 돋보임.

[@kathylukasik7686]

Fabulous 🌟

[@ellenlee8225]

감동이 밀려옵니다 훌륭한 연주 잘들었습니다 오래 ~ 기억할께요 ❤❤❤

[@luxusde2248]

Superb!!

[@inging5270]

one of the best renditions

[@user-pj3lz7sp8k]

真是在音樂詮識及音色調合的非常好!

[@sca6dkl28fl39]

직접 가서 꼭 듣고 싶지만 유튭으로 편하게 들을 수 있는 것도 어디야ㅠㅠ 올려주셔서 감사합니다!!

[@gugendir]

His album is out now, including this and other performances in the competition. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms.

[@terrybu435]

Happy new year，Bruce！

[@junnlee9670]

special 🌟🌟🌟

[@mihi4719]

Congrats!!!

[@user-nf2fd4lh6w]

ブルースリュウ様今日、ピアノ協奏曲全曲試聴致しました。素晴らしい🎵繊細で、優しく今夜は、とても幸せﾃﾞｽ♥️私は60年前から、カーメンキャバレロの、ファンで、コンサートにも2度初めての京都会館の時は、楽屋裏で出待ち、サインと、握手❗でも、今は貴方の、奏でられる旋律に…何時か京都のコンサートホールで、是非とも、ファツィオリの、ピアノで…

[@katherineeva6009]

Love Youuuuuu

[@marives8]

3:49❤️🎶❤️

[@skimask7776]

That was indeed an acceptable performance. Hats off to this master pianists.

[@cryptonitasaliencomments2171]

👽💚 Alien says: *Excellent video* Chopin music teleports me out of this world 👽👍+1👈🚀🚀 *I think he has super powers* 🚀🚀

[@SuisAparis]

Il s'appelle Bruce liu parce qu'il ressemble un peu à Bruce Lee. C'est une histoire authentique.

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 desde 🇦🇷

[@user-xh7vi5oo1k]

07:10 세상에서 가장 드라마틱한 부분

[@ewelina4414]

❤️🌷❤️🌷❤️

[@__goodnight]

00:27

[@retf054ewte3]

he looks like Bruce Lee

[@ryanaiden]

His prowess and control reminds me of Kissin!

[@hannastaszak1684]

B R A W O !!!

[@Gemini530]

Bruce Lee of piano 🤣

[@gyeongbaemin3128]

살아있눼

[@Leopold_Godowsky]

우승자는 따로 클립을 따주는군요

[@bruceliufans]

다른 수상자들도 다 클립 줘요~~

[@piano345]

At last another young player with style and personality. Not yet the depth of tone of a Cherkassky, Arrau or Malcuzynski but nontheless a wonderful player.

[@rag481]

Actually, great depth of tone! Best of the best!

[@loveispatient0808]

He is only 24 years old! Already an accomplished pianist, bravo!!

[@heran6899]

I had heard the same piece of music performed by Hyunglock Choi. I could realized that how they gave somehow different emotions depending on who played it. For me, Choi's one was more touching like somewhere between joy and sad. Liu's one seems just bright, not nostalgic.

[@marksmith3947]

He's a wonderful pianist, but I must be jaded--I almost never get excited by newer competition winners, and Bruce is no exception. I'm not criticizing his play; I think the concert and competition stages have become artistically dessicated. I'd rather hear some newer music. I do have a very slight quibble regarding his playing, which is that his tonal palette seems a bit limited

[@user-vz4fy8uw9y]

Почему-то молодое поколение пианистов играет среднюю часть как похоронный марш

[@umbramodo8672]

Chinese smartphones. Chinese sneakers. And now the Chinese Chopin. I don't mind a little exoticism.

[@bubffm]

He‘s from Taiwan now lives in Canada. Probably hates China as much as we do 😎

[@michal3141]

@@bubffm I wouldn't be so sure. He acted as a translator between English and Mandarin Chinese for Hao Rao.

[@umbramodo8672]

@@bubffm Who said about hatred?

[@thestratford51]

@@bubffm He is born in Paris and lives in Montreal, Canada. He is not from Taiwan.

[@gracewang6122]

@@bubffm Both his parents are from Beijing.