Camille Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor op. 22

Performed during the Final Round of the Singapore National Piano and Violin Competition 2013 in December, at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall.
Sin Yee Elaine Yap, piano
Tze Law Chan, conductor
Metropolitan Festival Orchestra

[@annatursunova2065]

Dear Yap Sin Yee, this is such a wonderful interpretation of the concerto; it brings so much joy to my heart every time I listen to your performance! Thank you for sharing the beauty of your soul and a hard work.

[@BryanHo]

A wonderful performance from beginning to end!

[@manfredvongunten6592]

Excellent! We have to open our world to the east, where we can find now a great incredible potential of genius.

[@TheVaughan5]

Thanks for this upload. I have stopped reading/listening to news media because all they bring us is negative reports whereas brilliant young musicians such as yourself and the excellent orchestra are good news for our world but they don't get mentioned because of their positive influence! Congratulations to everyone!

[@lesliefigueras7708]

hats off to this pianist, this piece is outstanding

[@harrycook2768]

just amazing the human beings can compose and perform something like this,,,,,,wonderful

[@swimbk99]

This is just so fabulous! My favorite piece of classical music!

[@LostCommunication1]

Nice! Perfect energy for this concerto.

[@clncl98506]

Lovely interpretation. So fitting and refreshing for Saint-Säens' work.

[@nikon052952]

stunning breathtaking wow

[@cherylkreske6]

So Beautiful to listen to - such a delicate piece. My Grandfather and Aunt play piano just to hear her play when I visit is also a treat .

[@jimsanford9215]

Beautiful!

[@baltoman24]

Thank you for uploading this superb performance! Saint-Saens wrote it for himself and he was considered second only to Liszt in his mastery of the piano. A beautiful performance with plenty of nuance, and that sinister edge that the best performances have. Thank you for an exhilarating musical experience! Best wishes.

[@chandraraj9092]

Glorious performance! Congratulations!

[@alapiano3568]

1. Andante sostenuto 00:00 2. Allegro scherzando 11:50 3. Presto 17:30

[@meesvanvliet3716]

alapiano

[@Verithiell]

I am going to hear this live on 17th of april :) Brilliant piece.

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

agree completely with cameronpaul. this is an extraordinary performance. for me the best expression of this piano conc. many thanks Sin Yee Yap

[@robertcohn8858]

A powerful and brilliant interpretation. Many thanks for posting this fine performance.

[@MusicFloto]

that opening cadenza is unbelievably good, what an incredible tone and depth!

[@alvarito45]

Fine playing, sweet sound!!!

[@tacianomm]

Bravo! Undoubtedly one of the best renditions of it!

[@nikolaacimovic8854]

+Taciano Messias Moraes how many have you heard?

[@georgeboeck1298]

It's very fun to listen to this interpretation, that by Lara Melda, and that by Arthur Rubinstein. I can simply say that we are fortunate to have a generation of fine pianists in the making.

[@hernanmunozratto5899]

George Boeck Lara Melda wooow

[@hernanmunozratto5899]

And she is soo good! A great rendition!! Bravo!!

[@comanche180]

Technically perfect and a great interpretation! Bravissimo

[@user-kx6ck6qd9t]

.I loved your plaing, it was full of passion. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@christianvennemann9008]

Great job!

[@kevinlai1991]

Bravo Elaine!

[@YapSinYee]

Thanks Kevin!

[@snufflehound]

Why haven’t I heard of this genius?

[@SpeedFreaK79x]

Same here, the Violin Concerto 2 is also amazing

[@medeeateodora9931]

One of my favourites interpretations of this concert. Keep up the good work!! :)

[@desagdominique6386]

Bravo !!!

[@jameshough6313]

17:36. It’s happening baby!

[@twentyninthdegree]

what a mesmerizing performance ~ thank you for sharing.

[@Ray-tk7ei]

Simply beautiful xxx

[@vocaliise]

Its really great, the technicality, the phrasing, the musicality... Really great!! Congrats and keep up the good work :) It is really touching to see you on your way to success!

[@francismichon3228]

Magnifique concerto. Ma pianiste est époustouflante ! Magie de Saint-Saëns

[@wearewinning3151]

Technique and Interpretation!! Fantastic!!

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Excelent performance! I love it as Lara Melda's. Both girls know how to play Saint Saëns. Goes to one's heart!

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

agree completely

[@zerocoke.zerodiabetes]

Wow great opening!!!

[@joannehuang9919]

Wow!! Awesome performance

[@johnstaf]

You have a bright future ahead of you.

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

no me canso de oir esta maravillosa interpretación

[@ha-yeonshin729]

wow! you play the piano so passionately XD it's magnificent

[@dracowolfe305]

That is one well sounding piano

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

qué excelente pianista. maravillosa en técnica y sentimiento

[@didierlozano1]

Bravo c'est sublime...Tout y est! technique, émotion et élégance...🥰

[@enaralva]

Absolutamente bella performance, una de las mejores que he escuchado, sin duda.

[@mathmccoyadams5386]

Maravilloso...

[@user-hh3jj7zu3c]

She maybe changed a little bit notes during 7:03-7:10. But I really like the way she plays the begining of the piece!

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

es un placer oirla y verla interpretar este dificil concierto

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

posiblemente la mejor versión que he oído. bella y sentida interpretación.

[@gustavolascalea1525]

Escuchala a Lara Melda Omeroglu y luego a comparar... Lo que hizo esa chiquita a los 16 años fue histórico.

[@helenekaminsky]

Nice outcome! Isn't it something MORE TOWARD what the monstrous piano is about? But very nice again!

[@mariorobertogomez9181]

Sensacional !!!!

[@irinadolce8306]

Одно из лучших исполнений!!! Браво!!!

[@141gray]

Most people make their comments IN ENGLISH.. Who on earth can understand your comment

[@irinadolce8306]

You were blocked by the Google translator, weren't you? 😂

[@gfjcalifornia]

Elaine is a well-schooled pianist @ performing advanced piano concerto compositions. She performed accuracy with majority of notes, chords, & cadenzas (with some errors). However she seems too young to be on this type of stage with lacking adequate expression the composer intended.-G

[@binodsingh4929]

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[@binodsingh4929]

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[@binodsingh4929]

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[@Jyoonsang]

The orchestra isnt that good but she nailed it with only few mistakes

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

«only few mistakes»? this sounds arrogant and boring. she is not a computer. she is a human with spirit.

[@benjaminravail5028]

Where is presto in last movement....?

[@SZ-wb1qb]

Isn't her left-hand rhythm at the main theme wrong?

[@jMBou-de5hw]

Ouh la ! Elle a une envie pressante ou quoi ? A 2,45 , le tempo devient celui d'une bourrée auvergnate. Plus aucune expression. Décidément la version de Aldo Ciccolini reste la meilleure.

[@flouz2]

3rd movement was too much for her......sad

[@larssmeets773]

orchestra at the start wasn't that great tbh

[@marclucazeau4330]

It is a pity that so many Asians take part in this competition