Opening of the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto ʚїɞ

Accompanied by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and conductor Rodolfo Barráez at the Victoria Concert Hall, Chloe performs the beginning of the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, written by contemporary Chinese composers Chen Gang and He Zhanhao. The opening flute solo is played by SSO's Principal Flutist, Jin Ta.
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This video was filmed in Nov 2023 at the Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore.
Chloe's performance of the Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1, which is also on this album, is available in full to watch at the Singapore Symphony KZbin channel, exclusive to members. Members can look forward to the full Butterfly Lovers video in the future as well. ‪@singaporesymphony‬
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[@jacquieviegas6082]

My goodness Chloe has matured so much. The sound she produces is absolutely magical. She has to be among THE best violinists of her generation, if not the very best of them all!

[@ysabellabernice5422]

YES!❤

[@jackburgess8579]

Not just of her generation. Chloe is among the best violinists alive, if not the very best of them all.

[@ngotranhoanhson5987]

@@jackburgess8579 wowowo calm down bro, calm down

[@jackburgess8579]

@@ngotranhoanhson5987 It is just plain fact. To see for yourself, listen to her performances and compare them with everyone else's performances of the same works.

[@alfredo.g]

@@ngotranhoanhson5987 Ay man, I think I gotta agree with him lol

[@fishoiyu96]

The butterfly emoji in the title is so cute, so as Chloe and her performance!

[@JayYoshimori]

Your solo was pitch-perfect and transported me to another world. This was my first time hearing this piece, and it felt absolutely immaculate! So cool!

[@adibahsairi99]

bruh the Flute and Oboe solo is immaculate sia

[@tolulaiyemo81]

Fr. Everyone's talking about Chloe Chua's playing, but I think the flute and oboe solos are also worth talking about.

[@Colonel_Kassad]

"Singapore’s teenage violin prodigy Chloe Chua nabs No. 4 spot on UK’s classical music chart" - The Straits Times

[@elishamorgan]

I've never heard of this concerto, but it is absolutely beautiful. This young lady is also so incredibly talented.

[@jamesrawlins735]

There are so many wonderful Chinese pieces that we have little exposure to.

[@GMD3N]

it's a chinese piece

[@jxmai7687]

You have to know the story of butterfly lovers before listen to this concerto.

[@sadhbhdelahunt]

I love the singapore symphony orchestra. Just so balanced and each instrument sounds heavenly. Chloe is magnificent, complemented by these musicians.

[@clementihammock7572]

Sg and SSO owed to Dr. Goh a great deal. Our mighty tough old guard, who has built many of SG institutions, from Defense, Econ, Culture, and Bird Park. And he was one strongly rejected the idea of letting Sentosa island to be another oil refinery. Dr Goh was its founding patron from 1979 and was acknowledged as such till 2011, a year after his death in 2010. In a 1980 interview with The Straits Times on the occasion of the orchestra's first birthday, Dr Goh said: "We are not the Philistines that our economic and material success might lead people to believe we are. We believe that there's more to life than making money and that the orchestra would be worthwhile as it would raise the standard of culture of Singaporeans."

[@jackburgess8579]

Yesterday (July 26), The Violin Channel published a very interesting interview with Chloe, in which she announced that she has enrolled on a BA at the Hanns Eisler music school in Berlin, starting in October, where she will study violin with Kolja Blacher. I think that Berlin will soon feel like a home from home (in Chloe's beloved Singapore), and that she will have a wonderful time there. I wish her the very best of luck as she begins this new chapter in her life!

[@jamesrawlins735]

It's a great next step as she matures from a child prodigy to a full master violinist

[@jackburgess8579]

@@jamesrawlins735 Chloe is already a full master violinist (in the sense that she has given some of the best performances, of works central to the repertoire, of the recorded era).

[@lbchua5733]

Remember to check out Twoset Violin's most recent interview with Chloe. She recounted the process of her preparation...

[@lbchua5733]

​@@jackburgess8579Remember to check out Twoset most recent interview with Chloe. She recountered her process of preparation for the concert and the recording.

[@user-eh4pq4gb7i]

Chloe Chua will be starting her Bachelor’s degree in Hanns Eisler this October and will be learning violin from Mr. Kolja Blacher.

[@Colonel_Kassad]

Confirmed. See at "The Violin Channel": 'Violinist Chloe Chua on her Latest Release: "Butterfly Lovers & Paganini"'

[@soothingmoments2139]

Prodigy like her is already a PhD standard easily.. Why still need a degree..

[@Colonel_Kassad]

@@soothingmoments2139 Music history, music theory, etc... In a way, you're right. The Beatles couldn't read the score and had no ambition to learn it. Still, they had heard about Bach even though they just Rolled Over Beethoven :)

[@damianc80]

Monster flute player!!

[@xuyunlong8906]

I bought a CD of this masterpiece as a birthday gift for my piano teacher. She definitely will love it!

[@jackburgess274]

A very beautiful gift it is too!🙂

[@xuyunlong8906]

@@jackburgess274 Absolutely!

[@gt1man931]

The whole thing is lovely, and the beautiful Miss Chloe Chua is the cherry on top.

[@britneynguyen5344]

I've been playing the violin for many years, but I never knew the violin could sound like that. Chloe is absolutely amazing!

[@jagerardi]

I have played this piece, and it's wonderful. The secret to its performance (which Chloe nailed) is that it was originally written for western instruments that would try to capture the spirit of Chinese instruments (in her case, the Erhu.) The piece was banned during the Cultural Revolution, and later was revived, but on traditional Chinese instruments: the opening flute is done on the Dizi, the oboe on the Guan. (Only the Cellos were kept- China has no equivalent.) This piece comes full circle with the violin trying to sound like an erhu, trying to sound like a violin! Very difficult to do, but from the snippet here, she pulled it off. Brava, young lady. ..Joe Sidebar- my violin instructor (and principal violist of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra) is from Beijing, and went to the Beijing Central Conservatory. I sent him the preview video for this, and he recognized about 6-8 members of the SSO that were former classmates of his. 🙂

[@jagerardi]

@@LucienMarine Oh, yes it was. It banned during the cultural revolution because of the use of Western instruments. My source? my good friend who was born and raised in Beijing, who went to the Beijing Central Conservatory, and whose mother was the first woman in history to play viola with the National Symphony. Of course, I'm sure you're going to state that Chinese professional musicians of the era don't know as much as you, so go right ahead. ..Joe

[@chloedolce]

I... I don't know what to say. I feel as if I've just been teleported to heaven where the butterflies flutter among each other drinking the nectar from exotic flowers. Amazing, Chloe!!!🥰😍

[@Phymacss]

Classical music is in safe hands because of you Chloe!

[@GnirpsNaireip]

Gosh! Her sound quality just hit the soul of the piece and mine from the first note on. Absolutely brilliant.

[@hhspore]

everything's so beautiful........the music and chloe !

[@All3gory]

I've been watching Chloe since her Menuhin Tie-Win with Christian Li and always wondered if she would complete a Chinese piece... I guess she answered that! An amazing lady - bravo Ms. Chua!

[@aurynaichi7030]

I've never heard this one before, amazing. And so well played!

[@itsnlee]

Can't believe my ears. How can a violin sound like this, so poignant. My heart is so moved.

[@mellissadalby1402]

Wonderful! Sounds SO good. Perfectly played and who ever mixed the sound did a masterful job, you can hear everything so clearly, Jin Ta is awesome! Chloe Chua is still Ling Ling.

[@KillberZomL4D42494]

This is so relaxing. It's beautiful.

[@Words-.]

A very beautiful piece, and excellently played by everyone!

[@_rcchisu]

this concerto is beautiful and the way chloe plays it is heavenly, absolute perfection!

[@JelhannieEvz]

Chloe is so beautiful and talented And cuz of her i played violin now🥹

[@TueMinhTran-ru8nn]

Somehow, Chloe made an already beautiful song, even better

[@belmarmom]

I'm proud to be a supporter of the SSO. Way to go, Ling Ling. Superb as always.

[@Name-pj1oy]

That is absolutly perfect ! Its the type of music will make you see real butterflies flying around in a garden when you close your eyes .Its soft and full of hope , life . I love music because of that , it reminds us the things we forget .Tysm for this masterpiece , I am so proud of you Chloe , whenever you upload something i feel like a proud mother , MashAllah , great job !

[@CVYR490]

Go Chloe Chua Go !!!

[@luchebert2513]

What a tone!!! She is a magician of the sounds!!🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵👍👍🙏

[@tatianesantos9672]

Chloe, I love it when you play, you're the best! How can you play so well!

[@haroldlabrique608]

Beautiful piece and marvellous violin playing ! Thanks for sharing this marvel !

[@softerhaze]

Butterfly lovers will always have a special place in my heart especially as a chinese, I just want to cry every time , but at the same time my heart leaps once I hear it 😭😭 absolutely stunning!!

[@anthonycook6213]

Chloe and the SSO; marvelous and superb, as expected!🦋💫

[@johnbridger5629]

Just waiting for the CD realease date. I love this piece.

[@jackburgess274]

I and others have already obtained it direct from Pentatone. I have been listening to it for a month. It is truly fabulous!

[@carolachilles2603]

I've never heard this one!!! OMG!! How marvelous!!! I saw the whole picture!!! Enchanted and with shivers!!!

[@redbunnytail9528]

Wow. Thia a great version of 'Butterfly Lovers.' Best I ever heard. Musician encourage take their time. So. Sound so full and vibrant and warm. Chloe pretty cool. Orchestra really awesome, too.

[@11vishy_87]

They’re all talented. Bravo. My soul feels like being washed by the pure winds and the influx of a stream in a bamboo forest.

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍

[@alborzpiano]

Magnificent playing Truelly masters of their craft

[@mylessalmon2569]

The concerto is beautiful.

[@frostyace]

so beautifullll !! 💞

[@-_-0.0-_-]

so lovely!

[@Colonel_Kassad]

"*Standing ovation* for SSO’s take on Brahms and Beethoven. The opening act was Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto with violinist Chloe Chua and SSO principal cellist Ng Pei-Sian as soloists." (The Straits Times - July 25, 2024)

[@Jeff-re9ex]

Chloe, your performance is of course wonderful and you have a very stylish appearance. Best of luck with your new release.

[@mrcookies409]

Impeccable sound.

[@dasteufelhund]

That flute sound is out of this world!

[@phanikumarvempati]

Waiting patiently at flute and saxophone until violin angel Chloe comes and there she is. 😊 Growing big and beautiful. 🥰😘

[@cagy3262]

i might inappropriately touch you buddy

[@wilbur1437]

🎷 saxophone? 🫤😭😱😅

[@user-lt1qw2wz1u]

Thank you so much Chloé, you are the reason I am learning to play the violin 🎻

[@ajadrew]

Stunningly beautiful music!

[@ViolinWithRadmehr]

This is a great performance. Thanks for sharing 💚💚💚💚

[@kireekire]

que lindo 🎼🦋💗

[@mopmaster]

日本にも来てね！

[@DaaJa-CN]

缓缓流淌，温柔似水。很棒的一次演绎！

[@simbaruth9085]

WONDERFUL ❤

[@mooyee1982]

感情很充沛。

[@yush4673]

When the violin came in I smiled so hard

[@NeptuneDanque]

Butterflyyyyyyy😍

[@themelancholyofgay3543]

feels nostalgic

[@gilbertpangyarihan8014]

Very beautiful! 🌹

[@stanleymancio9989]

This is so beautiful ❤

[@pbezunartea]

Beautiful music!

[@cabrerahernandezalan5275]

tbh i dont reaaly like this kind of music, but seein chloe performin is so calmin, makes me feel so chill

[@dennisveazey4469]

Magnificent!!

[@2052陳夢克Lukas]

Elegant

[@CinnamonLibrary]

Great performance, Chloe!

[@akrisciabhmartins]

you are beautiful and incredible💗💗💗💗💗

[@turnamk3]

Excellent, please come to Japan!

[@pheeble29]

god im so in love with her and her playing its unreal as a fellow 16 yr old girl its so surreal lol, I aspire to be as good as even 6 year old her someday

[@jxmai7687]

bravo!!! 💖

[@sscissleepy5160]

so talented

[@tatianesantos9672]

Congratulations!

[@Cindy0527]

Best performance in the decades~BRAVO~~👏👏👏👏

[@tirotastic]

Incredible! :D

[@urstrulyyutong]

seeing you next year in melbourne!!

[@davidzhu777]

opening is also good！

[@Cygx]

Such beauty

[@Devinci1003]

非常優美 😍👍🏻

[@Doge_mlbb]

❤

[@zivarudez-hy9lc]

Oooooo❤❤❤❤wooowwwww❤❤❤❤

[@user-sussybaka0615]

❤❤❤

[@gis93808]

It’s a beautiful music I hope you can go to Taiwan to perform I will always support you 💕💕💕💕

[@stuffedanimalgangNATION]

❤😊💕🥰❤️😊❤🥰💕😊❤

[@hufflepuff4444]

Chloe senseiii!!!

[@Colonel_Kassad]

"Kolja Blacher in thoughtful MasterClass" A very educational video. Remembering what Chloe made out of the "Poeme". Oh,God! Folks, be kind, no tongue-lashing... There is still a serious question. Who will teach whom? :)

[@akshgdhd9474]

❤❤

[@qingxianz]

好棒，雞皮疙瘩都起來了

[@jxmai7687]

CD 里面的 Sunshine Over Tashkurgan 陽光照耀著塔什庫爾幹，也是非常不錯，不要錯過

[@acemaxkimo]

太美了! ♥

[@samd2347]

I play the violin just like Chloe because I got inspired and wanted to be like her 🥹💗

[@VhlO]

😮❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@Aki-yn4pg]

Chloe is brilliant and she could read this piece so well at such a young age! ❤ In my opinion, no one plays Butterfly Lovers 梁祝better than Takako Nishizaki who recorded it with Shanghai Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and the album was released in 1992.

[@jackburgess8579]

You haven't listened to Chloe's performance. So your (entirely false) opinion that Nishizaki performs the piece better than Chloe does is baseless.

[@cheebuy2003]

👍👍👍

[@Mendelssohn-j3t]

Ling Ling ❤❤❤❤

[@jackburgess8579]

I can't verify it because I do not subscribe to Apple Music, but it is said on X (Twitter) that Chloe's Butterfly Lovers with the SSO is #1 on the Apple Classical Top 100 chart!🙂

[@jackburgess8579]

Pentatone have confirmed it. The album is #1 on Apple classical and #6 on the Billboard Music Traditional Classical Music chart.

[@caturutomo443]

Sounds like backsound of adventure Chinese movie or game which is good

[@jxmai7687]

You have to know the story of butterfly lovers, please.😊

[@ClarkWang]

Very nice Chloe!💘💋🌹

[@oliverkang9905]

好琴😀😃😄😁

[@wolfnonymous]

slayyy

[@leoendo4159]

I need this on record

[@jackburgess8579]

I obtained the CD from Pentatone a month ago, and have been listening to it with absolute delight ever since!

[@leoendo4159]

Good to know. Thanks, gonna check it out. But anyway… i need the whole record of her. Also the Piazzolla one. Please!!