Chopin - Heroic Polonaise (Op. 53 in A Flat Major)

Chopin - Heroic Polonaise (Op. 53 in A Flat Major)
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Hope you enjoy my performance of Chopin's Heroic Polonaise.
Outro: Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Hello, I'm Rousseau, I make piano covers of classical and pop songs with a reactive visualizer. New videos every Monday and Thursday!
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[@Rousseau]

Today is Thanksgiving. It’s a day to remember all the things that you are thankful for. For me that is all of you because without you, Rousseau would be nothing. Here is something you've all been asking for for quite a while now, enjoy ♥ Celebrating or not, I hope you all have an amazing day!

[@구종윤-y5z]

Finally...

[@tommasoc.2207]

I love you Rousseau!!!

[@louisvalencia5244]

69 likes

[@garenmargossian6500]

Rousseau best one yet :)

[@totorodud]

happy turkey day! 😁

[@undobozon7795]

I’ve just realized that Chopin could play all of his pieces

[@noidontubi1086]

this comment is underrated lmao😭

[@franzliszt556]

WOW

[@weirdface3838]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@idontcare7197]

Obviously? Because HE composed them??

[@nannalaz]

@@idontcare7197 he was ironic 🤦‍♀️

[@ginjiu4ye]

Man Chopin just doesn’t want anyone to play his music

[@Cp.migoo2]

Most accurate thing I've seen all day

[@Dominique632]

It all makes sense now, all puzzle pieces are falling into place

[@m0ment219]

I mean, we're not talking about Liszt here are we?

[@Cp.migoo2]

@@m0ment219 Hungarian liszt no.2 the second part screams death to your hands

[@azl5760]

W

[@Rousseau]

Heroic Polonaise = DONE! What classical piece do you want to see next?

[@Filip-ub7ll]

Chopin ballade nr 3?

[@jakeflores2048]

Rousseau Scherzo no. 2 in b flat minor

[@ruwayd2350]

Grande Valse Birilliante

[@gonkdroid8679]

Beethoven Sonatas

[@xamber7879]

Canon in D!

[@WesCoastPiano]

"Chopin is the greatest of them all, for with the piano alone he discovered everything." - Claude Debussy

[@octovia7440]

Are Debussy really said that?

[@dexiPL]

@@octovia7440 Actually, yes.

[@킹반인-z4f]

@@octovia7440 he are said that

[@strawberyfish4908]

Oh that's wonderful.

[@Hammerter]

I like his music because how bouncy and catchy the music is

[@itzsynthetical4477]

I love how this channel is an endless cycle of us tormenting him to play every piece in existence and then he just smiles

[@Rousseau]

@The Four Horsemen It's always interesting how on the internet people make things up and present it as a fact. Not only have I played in the majority of videos (although after almost 2 years of weekly/bi-weekly videos with no break my hand condition is slowly beginning to deteriorate, so I want to feature more guest pianists in the future - who are always credited in the title screen), I have developed all of the effects myself & edit every video, from soldering each of the LEDs to the coding, to using modeling software to create the HR2 diamonds. I do all of the audio work and designed the distinct piano sound which is an amalgamation of kontakt libraries and processing, all of the arranging/sheet music engraving, all of the graphic design/artworks/branding work and all of the social media posts/marketing. I need to build up a team soon because even with guest pianists every once in a while, this workload is unsustainable - but it's nice it can all be disregarded so quickly :)

[@justinbinns3016]

@@Rousseau huge respect man, your work ethic is admirable

[@branshi4746]

Rousseau get em suss!

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5176]

@The Four Horsemen OOOH THATS EMBARASSING!

[@Kiaulen]

@@Rousseau You're an inspiration, there's always haters in the youtube comments. I hope one day to be half as good at piano (about a year of practice in now), and to be soldering my own LEDs into a nice grand piano. Your piano is amazing.

[@Rousseau]

I'm a few hours late! This one took much longer than anticipated to render due to the effects, the idea was to have the falling notes be like marble columns with vines - something about the moniker "Heroic Polonaise" (even though it's a Polish dance) reminds me of antiquity. Although it's not exactly how I imagined, it still came out quite nice :)

[@connerwilliamson9856]

It's all good

[@matthewshaw4914]

Still very good playing tho :)

[@alancalvillo6756]

I know

[@lamilanesa2248]

Waltz in E minor Chopin

[@connerwilliamson9856]

@@matthewshaw4914 ye

[@anastassiyaf8898]

Chopin is absolutely genius. Poland should be very proud.

[@jankopciuch9082]

We are very proud :)

[@kingchubbythe1541]

Also Mr. Lewandowski is a huge person they should be proud of

[@suonatar1]

Thank you. We are very proud of him.

[@coorier]

Chopin is French

[@kingchubbythe1541]

@@coorier No. he lived in France though

[@bruceb.5486]

My Mom used to play this in our living room. Before she passed away, I played this video for her so she could enjoy it one last time. 😢 Thank you for this sublime recording.

[@avantimaharaj2386]

She was so blessed to be able to play this

[@tyronewarren6944]

Let's just take a moment and thank the universe that Chopin was just a musician and not a politician or physicist.

[@tyronewarren6944]

To be clear, I say this because he was a genius who had no compunctions about making other people suffer while glorifying his own abilities.

[@johnzech5039]

And aren't we just as glad that Mozart didn't go into plumbing instead!

[@jerrychristensen4970]

@@johnzech5039 hey man, if I felt as good on the John as I did listening to Mozart, I wouldn't complain

[@strawberyfish4908]

I seriously don't care. I look up to the man as a role model. We can both agree the man was a genius. Not trying to start an argument or to contradict you, just putting my opinion out.

[@tyronewarren6944]

@@strawberyfish4908 Your comment is really confusing to me, was that meant as a reply to my comment?

[@huyenphungthanh]

heres a list of most comments on piano music videos. 1. I paid for the whole piano, im gonna use the whole piano 2. I cant even play the wrong notes that fast 3. asian parents: now play it backward

[@markholub5219]

BRILLIANT! 🙂 You win

[@nicholasr-m1631]

accurate lmao

[@ostrry1]

7. looks like Chopin didn’t want anyone to play his music

[@skiney]

8 i bet he practises 40 hours a day ling ling method

[@magnusm.3468]

Music hearing like a cat walking over piano

[@mrgrinch8540]

4:44 This part reminds us all that he is Chopin. The one who made all these nocturnes, waltzes and preludes.

[@niamacibai7549]

He's a genius without a doubt

[@КлиентМЕГА-ф4ь]

@@niamacibai7549 so LLC b dry do q

[@КлиентМЕГА-ф4ь]

@@niamacibai7549 l BBM to gj, d.

[@cesarrocha5933]

Etudes , mazurcas , fantasias

[@gmfrunzik]

@@cesarrocha5933only one fantasie

[@liampitcher]

“Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.” ― Frédéric Chopin

[@doctormariscopuertorico6092]

Liam Pitcher Octaves -Frédéric Chopin

[@therealrealludwigvanbeethoven]

I see you spreading the word of us composers again, Liam!

[@liampitcher]

It's difficult not to when your words are so wise, my dear Ludwig.

[@therealrealludwigvanbeethoven]

@@liampitcher Thank you, my friend!

[@Chopinwannabe7556]

He obviously hadn't learned that by the time he had composed this piece.

[@LukeFaulkner]

I feel like this should have been a landmark piece! You spoil us, Rousseau.

[@neutral_puma845]

Indeed. You're a legend Luke!!

[@inidutiliroblox1010]

Yeah, he should have premiered this like HR2.

[@inidutiliroblox1010]

Wait, I found you again.

[@LeventK]

@@inidutiliroblox1010 i know this feeling lol

[@notastrangeperson2298]

I love how classical music teases you by playing something that is different yet similar to the “main riff.” Then they come back home, and and stray away, then go back the main riff with some embellishment. You are, but don’t know why, subconsciously satisfied. The piece goes on a journey, but comes back to that “main riff.” You are at unrest until it does, and when it does, it’s just beautiful. Hope that makes sense.

[@Gguimoguimo]

You described my feelings about this peace you're so right

[@iankendrick91]

I see that somebody has discovered deceptive cadence!

[@yurilia7384]

that's classical music theory babey!! !!!

[@Some_guy_passing_by]

Truer words have never been said.

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

It's called a resolution I believe.

[@julienjay7735]

"Humans have ten fingers" chopin: I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that.

[@gwenrodriguez711]

Lets not talk about rachmanninof fingers

[@starlight6687]

he has 20

[@xiguan5156]

Liszt: Don't copy my words

[@Mereaux]

"Chopin have 20 fingers" Humans: I'm gonna pretend I didn't see that.

[@da96103]

3:15 Left hand: Turkey running around in the house. Right hand: Farmer chasing turkey.

[@MauveDash]

Why did I imagine a farmer chasing the country Turkey

[@Dfathurr]

Judging form the detail, seems like you have the experience with that particular scenario

[@GB_99999]

😂😂

[@LeventK]

Absulutely Underrated

[@octave11thpianist58]

So relatable, I chase turkeys around my house to the tune of heroic polonaise daily.

[@estebson]

This was the original way to copyright a song. Making it so hard only the composer could play it.

[@tuxmode]

But the Chinese and Russian hackers found a way to crack it so it's now available to everyone in Yutube.

[@oliver-04]

James Jucutan find it hard to believe they would cooparate

[@antoinefantaisie]

composer**

[@brandonk4337]

@@antoinefantaisie like we care about grammer

[@cheesydibblez5971]

@@brandonk4337 *Grammar

[@freelander5370]

No one is talking about Rousseau's interpretation. But I want to say this is the few of the best versions I've heard. The interpretation at 0:33 is how this piece should sound like, drops the note hard, symbolizing the glory of Poland.

[@2MinuteHockey]

perhaps the glory is only recent as it did not yet exist during Rubinstein's renditions.

[@basedthoven]

I agree, love the crash of the loud low notes with the main melody. Sounds inspirational and glorious.

[@Rickkeys377]

a lot of pianists drop it softly, which kinda annoys me tbh

[@freelander5370]

@@2MinuteHockey I understand that historically Poland was not in a good condition. But glory in this sense is more of the honor and pride in Poland which I believe Chopin loved his own country very dearly.

[@rmschindler144]

Yes! I completely agree-this is an excellent interpretation and execution.

[@lucanudo505]

Lyrics: Tam tanam (pum pum) tam tam tam tanananam (pum pum) tam tam tananananananananam pruuam pruuam pruuam pruuam truuam truuam truuam truuam truaam

[@sammorgan2224]

Maninho Games how does this comment not have more likes?

[@lucanudo505]

@@sammorgan2224 I don't know! Haha

[@darkpsyclown5273]

Cringe asf

[@caballogris4475]

@@darkpsyclown5273 no.

[@darkpsyclown5273]

@@caballogris4475 yeah.

[@gavingibson5746]

Paganini/Liszt - Etude No. 6. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[@luciferlyset7543]

yup

[@aydenramirez4279]

Like this so it gets to top

[@samthepianoman]

Lets get this to the top

[@bilal9287]

Agreed

[@kyu-4307]

*the 1838 version*

[@bornabrdaric8925]

Chopin: I bought the whole piano and i am gonna use the whole piano

[@Hablos]

Liszt*

[@cole5266]

chopin, liszt, rachmaninov. they all apply to the same motto.

[@evening_sw]

Liszt :Hey thats my quote

[@jeffrogers1248]

Ling Ling 40Hrs the god has returned

[@eE-jj4xv]

no it's not that hard

[@yichen4]

This is probably my favourite Chopin piece. Thank you for playing so beautifully

[@sikroboskop3121]

3:52 Left hand: Ah shit, here we go again

[@X_DD]

Alkım Koş Literally RIP left hand

[@riyvkisstoned211]

😂thank you for that🙏

[@mystogan6556]

Left hand do some mistakes but it's still good

[@RYNO796605]

@@mystogan6556 which part exactly?

[@mystogan6556]

@@RYNO796605 observe his left hand at the bass ostinato 3:52

[@ariffuuu]

*cats strollin on the keyboard* Chopin: WRITE THAT DOWN.

[@despaiirx5487]

TOO ACCURATE 💀💀💀💀

[@misterpayah7723]

New hadcanon: Chopin wasn't that talented, he just had a notepad and few really active cats.

[@thecasualgoogler847]

more like cat having a stroke on the keyboard lmao

[@sarkarpianist5540]

I smell Charles the French here

[@kouseiarima1775]

Finally the great Rousseau plays one of my favorite pieces of all time and he plays it with emotion and beauty I can now finally sleep at night knowing that one of my dreams have come true because if I’m not skilled enough to play at least one of my favorite pianist out there is able to play it so I can be able to see and hear it thank you and I’m thankful for all your hard work you put into piano and not only just piano but for us you sacrifice a lot for us and I’m very appreciative for that so thank you Rousseau I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family you love.

[@bugbysanders9651]

Hello

[@bluemob733]

THE_REAL_FACEBOOCE_ Have you ever heard of a comma or period?

[@inidutiliroblox1010]

I've been requesting this piece for a long time lol.

[@kouseiarima1775]

Blue Mob ion think it’s that deep but I’ll keep it in mind😂

[@helenwhs]

This reply is very sweet

[@Ale-qf1pm]

*Wow, I can't believe after months of us tormenting him he actually did it*

[@Rousseau]

I'm not your hostage.... right?

[@haandawg]

@@Rousseau I wouldn't be so sure about that, just look at his profile picture..

[@lowqualitywaffle8765]

because beacuse sans

[@pianoexe6694]

get ready to have a bad time rousseau

[@fivenightsatlospollosherma5893]

Rousseau Sure you’re not... NOW PLAY RONDO FANTASTIQUE!

[@bobtaranto8896]

It's amazing what sounds can come from 8 fingers, two thumbs, 88 keys, & a mind like Chopin! Not only my favorite piano piece, but also my favorite piece of ALL classical music!! 🎵 💖🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹💖🎵

[@Mentecomplessa]

You: Rousseau, how many hours do you practice a day??? Rousseau: Yes

[@SarahYasmineXO]

Probably 40 hours a day

[@sebastiandiaz2357]

@@SarahYasmineXO are you stupid?! There's only 24 hours in a day😂😂😂

[@sebastiandiaz2357]

@@SarahYasmineXO jk I just want someone to woooosh me lol

[@stein5927]

@@sebastiandiaz2357 r/wooosh You got your wooosh

[@tamisbraaf6968]

Sebastian Days BRUH u just tried to save urself I ain’t falling for that my man

[@texasaggie75]

Deeply grateful. This is my favorite piece of music, from the age of 5 (now 67). I've heard many pianists play it, and this is simply beautiful. Thank you!

[@matthewzakszewski2105]

It truly is amazing.

[@charade97]

Did you ever hear Phillipe Entremont play this. Outstanding. Very powerful

[@texasaggie75]

@@charade97 Thanks for mentioning him! Entremont's version is actually my favorite, powerful and evocative... it was the first version I ever heard. Every other rendition was measured against it, including Van Cliburn's, Horowitz's and Rubenstein's (which didn't compare well, IMO!).

[@banana-tv3qd]

Some people are wondering how in the world someone can play this while I'm still wondering how to make light come out of my piano

[@ながとゆき-o4u]

Now I am also wondering how hahaha

[@devinbelver7124]

Me says he coded it himself in a comment, not sure how much code or what programs are involved

[@asianserenadr7776]

@@devinbelver7124 he has leds on his piano, an electrician did it. That’s how katsina does it and I’m assuming that’s how rosseau’s does it. He also implements the keys with a rendering software.

[@vineboomsoundeffect5395]

Piano Leds

[@nallyaaaaaa]

they aren't piano leds. rousseau's just so good at playing the light follows him wherever he plays

[@shh2397]

This piece makes me smile for no reason, or for its beauty..

[@deccc6925]

Theory: Rousseau isn't a single person, but a group. Everybody study different pieces in the fastest way and then make video.

[@jamescash4065]

You are right look at Rousseau's comments on Scarbo

[@diegosanchez894]

Usually when it's another pianist they give his/her name in the start. I guess you could look really closely at the hands.

[@thatoneguy2235]

Well, that's a good theory......Either wrong or right🤗

[@amadeusk525]

@@diegosanchez894 Rousseau's Chopin expert is chinese (or at least asian lol), he wears a ring

[@c-n1v]

@@amadeusk525 lmao "Chopin expert"

[@pianoman4979]

Rousseau fans: Heroic Polonaise!! Rousseau: Hold my bolognese

[@wgrabowski8317]

Fryderyk Chopin was a musical genius and a great source of pride for Poland. His music is admired and appreciated all over the world and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and music lovers. Chopin's works are not only technically brilliant, but also deeply expressive and emotionally powerful. His unique style and innovations in piano composition and technique have had a lasting impact on the history of music. It is no wonder that Chopin is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time, and a true cultural icon of Poland.

[@alvaritogt82]

Wow, you took your time, eh...

[@65XEpl]

This is so Polish. When I close my eyes during listening this polonaise I can see typical scenery from Poland - all of those beautiful forests and fields... and galloping horses

[@huyenphungthanh]

what

[@olnfishing1035]

Dziękuję

[@kenkaneki5395]

Di-did you just- wasthat a Piano no Mori reference-?!

[@danyagha5654]

For some reason it gives me this weird Greek feeling, especially the begging of the melody itself

[@marciobarbato]

It reminds me of krakow and the beauty of old town

[@flameedit8113]

1:18 i love how you arpeggiated those chords. I'm writing this timemark to listen to it again and again.

[@JoshCooper23]

Bro im legit sitting at the piano and trying to play this piece. I turn on my phone and to my unbelieving eyes I see Roseau has just posted it. I think I'm going to give up now.😭😭

[@ludwiggalaxy4277]

Don’t give up

[@warlordhuo4647]

Rousseau had to learn this piece and struggled with it for a long time just like everyone, don't lose hope

[@graf]

Beautifully played, as always.

[@ahmadf597]

Wow...you're here?

[@karlojad9055]

Wtf graf nieźle xD chopin the best

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

Not as well as Kissin.

[@deathslayer2178]

Holy sh*t Your here wow

[@rafapierskalla8623]

Graf sub

[@chipesh]

The "change of direction" at 6:30 and final climax to this piece are truly wonderful.

[@Parasmunt]

Glad it wasn't just me that noticed the power of that exact moment. My favourite part. It seems to convey the perseverance and resourcefulness of the hero.

[@benjaminkenobi21]

4:23 to 4:42 gives my body chills every time I hear it..... in my opinion the most beautiful phrase of music ever composed. All I can do is shake my head in reverence over how brilliant it is.

[@magdalenadabrowska2394]

Jaki to trzeba mieć talent żeby stworzyć coś tak pięknego

[@aksel_1]

Zgadzam się.

[@Karol-lh8ph]

To nie jest talent, to jest najczystszy geniusz.

[@josephpacetexas]

To naprawdę jest coś innego. Ja mieszkałem na kilka lat w Polsce a potem się nauczyłem tej piosenki i to zawsze będzie mi przypomniało o Polsce. Bardzo lubiłem tam mieszkać i się uczyć Polskiego.

[@MM-ww6yb]

Trzeba byc Polakiem :) cos pieknego az sie lezka w oku kreci. Slucham tego po calym swiecie bedac w Tofino czy w Brisbane czy w Hong Kongu czy w Krakowie :)

[@cz3ch0wsk1]

Chopin was born in Poland I'm also from Poland Love from Poland

[@gabriel_xox2429]

If he would be born in Romania he would do the fastest and best pickpocket in history!

[@facomenorideia9269]

Born on the plains I think

[@someoneelse361]

Czechowsky=Chopin

[@nomask456]

I love slavs (especially Russia and Poland)from Algeria!

[@GerryBolger]

Love from Ireland bud ✊✊.

[@TridentTrist]

OMG! I FINALLY FOUND IT AFTER A YEAR! I heard 0:46 once and could never find it again. Then I heard the part in Waltz of the Flowers before the part we know it for and It reminded me of this. I finally found it. YESSSS

[@dominationyt7834]

When you’re so early you can’t read the comments. HAPPY THANKS GIVING. Well what I’m thankful for is this channel honestly, I found this channel when I clicked on his Fortnite theme song on piano. In April last year. Since then well, I got my own piano and I start practicing on my own. If it wasn’t for this channel I don’t think I would’ve ever started. Thank you Rousseau.

[@PianoScenesMoviesandSeries]

4:43 I still cannot comprehend how someone created this. It is otherworldly.

[@aspi7850]

I feel like this was the only chopin's piece missing in your lie in april

[@peep3879]

Yeah, really emotional piece

[@Bozzigmupp]

ASPIbonalba i dont understand the thing with piano and so called ”you lie in april” what is it

[@ramz_]

@@Bozzigmupp it's an anime which is about classical music

[@cajunchewie9026]

Yea but I feel this song doesnt match the right emotions for your lie, if that makes any sense

[@aspi7850]

BoZZigmupp its a beautiful anime series about musicians and they played a lot of piano pieces, mostly chopin. You should check it out, just search "your lie in april english dubbed".

[@matsontario8480]

I don't know the notes hence I'd tried to play it by ear using slowed video. It took me about 6 months and I almost nailed the whole piece. Little did I know that if I don't practice it at least 1 hour a day to remember it it will be gone literally in an instance. Today after 6 years of giving up on it I can barely play it such is the level of complexity. All the very hard work I put in was in vein. The way you play it is top as you accentuate certain parts of it which is kind of neglected by some pianists. Amazing

[@jitendraa6384]

4:43: Me sleeping. 5:54: Me waking.

[@GB_99999]

It does feel like that though... Maybe Chopin was tired when he wrote this part 😂

[@justdio7459]

Because the next day is your birthday

[@elizabethweeks3065]

Last time I was this early people still were hyped about HR2.

[@elizabethweeks3065]

Hey, 53 likes just like the opus number of this piece

[@mitalipandit2891]

@@elizabethweeks3065 I just made that 54 😉 😶

[@elizabethweeks3065]

Mitali Pandit *deletes comment and starts over

[@mitalipandit2891]

@@elizabethweeks3065 😂

[@kitsnow5307]

No one like Chopin will ever be again. Simply heavenly.

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

The mind is such an incredible creation (both Chopin’s and everyone else’s that can play this). This video demonstrates the potential of the brain and how we can achieve incredible things if we give it purposeful direction. The playing was excellent.

[@jennatmisty9275]

Teacher : The test is easy.... *The test :*

[@xiguan5156]

This is true, The final test would using Liszt or Ravel

[@hazzatime3367]

this quite possibly may be the best day of my life

[@albertperrin694]

My French father could play all of Chopin’s compositions and to me as a child that was amazing. I still have trouble with some of the Nocturnes but I have his Alfred Cortot Editions Salabert, Paris, France. He came to Canada after serving in the RAF during WW2. He apparently played the piano between bomber missions when possible. I think playing his grand piano caused me some hearing issues later on. It was worth it!

[@octave11thpianist58]

6:27 One of the best resolutions in classical music

[@instantinople3796]

You again

[@octave11thpianist58]

@@instantinople3796 wdym?

[@paolo6219]

You're everywhere

[@keo8069]

You are everywhere, or should I say, we😎

[@octave11thpianist58]

Ludwig van Beethoven I have too many stalkers

[@boombam3028]

One of my favorite pieces by Chopin, amazing.

[@christianrybicki5400]

When he said heroic bolognese but there wasn’t any pasta and it was just music

[@BwsBoss8879]

MR.C-SPAN 😂 wtf

[@tatotiteta]

Epico

[@winniethepoop2978]

ΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΑΗΗΑ

[@evening_sw]

Sad italian noises

[@grizzley6937]

Mama mia

[@dimeadosen8372]

My mother (now 44) memorized and played this for a competition in her senior year of high school. I (14) am also learning piano, and I'm so lucky to be taught by my own mom. I hope I'll be this good one day that I'll be able to play this!

[@manfrediruvolo9368]

6:27 Vinheteiro has entered the chat

[@instantinople3796]

1:47

[@stisl2856]

jaajajjajjajaj

[@jesusrobertoalmarazherrera198]

it's correct. I thought i was the only who think it

[@FarisAbdulal]

hahahahahha

[@Cayres18]

Vinheteiro is BR i am br

[@apothecaryhuang8685]

My all time favorite Rondo. It is so unique that the main them started from beginning when the left accompaniment and the right melody synched so well. However, started from 3:16, the left hand start to whirl itself and failed to follow the right hand, which waited a little bit and started a new melody. From 4:22, the left hand finally was able to catch up and commit to support the right hand again. After a mesmerizing run-in period, at 5:53 they were eventually able to back at where they started, that beautiful theme was reformed with more infectious and power.

[@killerkrieg25]

This brings tears to my eyes! I’m learning this piece now, my favorite piece, and my favorite KZbinr is playing it flawlessly! Thank you Rousseau for your amazing content, I am so grateful!

[@dimitrismantzounis4234]

Heyyy me too... Good luck to you and me ❤

[@killerkrieg25]

Dimitris Mantzounis Yea, hopefully our practice pays off!

[@rudisauerlich8905]

0:39 I just love the way you do the arpeggios in thesd 3 chords I listened so many interpretations of this piece, langlang, lisitsa, kissin etc but none of them did it they way you did, they just played the regular chords.

[@kuayinghao8290]

Chopin was indeed an absolute genius, it's hard to compose flawless pieces like this fr

[@eliezeraguiar2533]

If you are listening to the heroic polonaise in the final straights of 2020, know that you are a winner, you deserve this title.

[@worthman9644]

I'm in 2021 am I still a winner? 🗿

[@beatrizhayashi7125]

his compositions are so inspiring that it makes me learn polish and travel to Poland

[@dawidwalega4726]

The Polonaise refers to the Polish dancing tradition in the live, marching rythm. It is also full of lyricism, patriotic notes and longing for the homeland during Parisian Revolution

[@stantheman9128]

i love how mysterious this guy is i dont even know who he is and he playes the most hardest song like its nothing its so crazy

[@tsumi.24]

What I’m thankful for is that Rousseau uploading Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!! ❤️

[@ashtynrms]

"how many complicating pieces can you make" chopin: "yes"

[@finmin2k]

complicating

[@Joshua-fc7ri]

Watching this alone in my room and I almost stood up and started clapping like a loon. Amazing that a human wrote this and furtherly amazing that another human learned how to play it with so much accuracy.

[@LeventK]

Yes.

[@stevoglez]

This puts Chopin in another whole category. Never could Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, nor Ravel could've done something like this, simultaneously harmonically complex, extremely pianistic, naturally lyrical, creative within form, and grandiose without being pretentious, all at the same time, no one else.

[@13kmawayfromyou39]

I'm sorry but i would say Ravel and Tchaikovsky have way superior music

[@Timurid_Enjoyer]

​@@13kmawayfromyou39Chopin>>>>>Liszt>>>>>>>>

[@jonathan130]

⁠@@13kmawayfromyou39theres no such thing as superior music. I disagree with both the original comment and you. They are entirely different music and styles and have their own characteristics and charm.

[@tomasithurburu6833]

Like really dude, most dont realize how difficult is to play that (3:16) at that piano and of course that tempo. Truly stunning Good job Monsieur Rosseau :).

[@_LukiS_]

*If you're from Poland you can literally feel this dance music*

[@anemone3694]

Yaaas I wish we would dance to this polonaise as the formal dance at prom, although it would probably be super hard

[@elizabethweeks3065]

I’m not from Poland and I can feel it

[@waszkreslem9306]

@@anemone3694 nie da się do tego poloneza tańczyć. Jedyne co łączy ten polonez z innymi polonezami to metrum 3/4

[@banumathi8684]

@@waszkreslem9306 i am from India and i could feel the polishness here

[@waszkreslem9306]

@@banumathi8684 did you translate my post?

[@plootyluvsturtle9843]

listening to composers like chopin is so surreal to think someone this genius actually existed

[@Sam-ir7oo]

i hate to be that anime comment, but after watching Forest of Piano, i was able to hear this song played so many different ways. i love this song

[@doctormariscopuertorico6092]

Sammy P have you watched Your Lie In April?

[@dalilaazua6283]

that's trueee when I was listening to the music, there were different interpretations and that detail is amazing for an anime

[@yurilia7384]

we dont care if you came from an anime, rhythm game, whatever, we're just glad youre here appreciating good music with us :)

[@moisesfuentes2627]

Piece

[@Littleton3513]

You didn’t capitalize your I’s and that bothers me

[@acke2259]

This piece is so crazy, videos like these make me so motivated

[@Methintic]

Same

[@swxlker]

If I had three wishes, I’d use them like this: 1. End all world problems 2. Find a cure for all sicknesses 3. Be able to play any song on piano by watching a piece only once P.S. Just keep in mind that THIS IS A JOKE. I really didn’t put effort into this comment so just please; leave it alone and I understand what is wrong so just don’t talk about it anymore.

[@davictor24]

Haha, you don't need wish number 2 since 1 already covers that. I'd put the wish to better use by wishing for 10 more wishes (or even unlimited wishes). ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Modum.1]

Problems exist because that’s just life. If no problem exist, then what is life?

[@Botaccount31]

@@Modum.1 Better

[@Modum.1]

If there is no problem, then u be just a overgrown baby. You won’t even mature at all. You face problems, not fantasize they don’t exist.

[@Botaccount31]

@@Modum.1 Oh really? Because i believe that the people who face the most problems in life end up being big babies too. Or they end up fucking dead. Life would be better with no problems. It doesn't take a problem to mature. Problems cause maturity to happen *faster* Thats why you have 16 year olds with fucking kids and you have middle schoolers selling drugs. Because of god damn problems. Fuck off mate.

[@Grupsy]

YESSSSSS I CAME ON KZbin FOR THIS!! I was so sad it wasn’t up yet after your instagram post and it just came!!!

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

*Classical music is not just an arrangement of musical notes; it's a symbol of refinement, ethics, and the human spirit.*

[@shevinperera6334]

Musically disabled people : *CLASSICAL MUSIC IS BORING AND USELESS* ROUSSEAU: 1:12 *SAY THAT TO MY INVISIBLE THIRD HAND*

[@thezalian]

Shevin Perera if someone actually think classical music is boring and useless, they don't deserve to be on the face of the Earth.

[@Logan-no7qi]

Innovative Name ok boomer

[@luciferlyset7543]

@@thezalian my dad argues classical is bad

[@luciferlyset7543]

I disagree

[@thezalian]

K Pvp darn it was a joke

[@Jim-qs8kp]

The best part about this channel is the impeccable sound quality

[@etzect3263]

When I was younger my grand-grandpa would play this for me 😢

[@minhobrown170]

Anden you’re grandpa was a legend

[@GB_99999]

Was your grandpa Chopin

[@tmcentertainment855]

The fact that your grandaddy can play this

[@chrisy367]

That's so wholesome

[@kyokdkdkdyo1097]

Awwww

[@lupinoneal8085]

I love this piece of music. It was one of my father's favorites. Each time I hear it, my father's love of it takes me back to a much happier time.

[@positivenergy2231]

I started to learn this beautiful song of Chopin today. I always wanted to learn as I was a child. Now I am 53 and my piano teacher told me, we will try to practice it now 😅.

[@charade97]

Well good luck!!

[@positivenergy2231]

@@charade97 thanks, meanwhile I can play it very ok, of course not yet so fast as it should be, but without mistakes 🤣👍

[@allmyinterests5139]

4:23 always gives me goosebumps. Just beautiful

[@earlcabusao3630]

Niklas Schöniger 😢

[@MattH9396]

Use me as a “Rousseau, play Mazeppa” button.

[@imme8471]

Matt939 For sure!

[@ramybounou2005]

Please do not. It would be a shame if he butchered yet another piece.

[@MattH9396]

Ramy B obviously he would have to put in the practice for it

[@fredriclabel4042]

Polonaise + HR2 = Mazeppa

[@VegetaPixel]

@@ramybounou2005 Just because Rousseau's performances wouldn't win the International Chopin Competition doesn't mean they've been butchered.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

I wish Chopin had KZbin channel and uploading new music every week.....this sort of music makes the piano the king of instruments...

[@glenconmc]

Absolutely brilliant, every note perfect. So lovely to see the hand positions and keys played, thank you. This piece is so moving for me and not quite sure why? It is defiant and courageous. A lot of Chopin's music sends me somewhere no other composer can.

[@stanealabeckley8006]

I feel exactly the same way! I wish I had lived in his time and visited the salons where he played.

[@wobblyorbee279]

0:46 left hand in the video: kalm literally the sound: *powerful, energetic, thick, bold and sharp*

[@truthwins9990]

The first time I heard this i could barely make any sense of it until the beautiful ending. This has to be my favourite chopin piece it's unlike anything I've ever heard and I listen to alot music from different genres.

[@Mt.Mangoman]

I have no idea why but whenever I listen to a classical piece that I like, I look it up and it is Chopin Always Chopin I cannot escape Chopin

[@thepotatoishpotato1676]

I can't stop replaying this it's been three hours help

[@funnyuser2796]

Underrated comment

[@smewo8986]

it is so unfortunate to see such a wonderful piece beeing absolutely ignored by youtube algorithms im crying T_T

[@hiphopp]

The bolognese has just enough sauce! Perfect!

[@ken24c_44]

Lol its will be perfect if we eat bolognese with play this but how about my third handd?lul

[@terryjstroud]

Absolutely loved this! Honestly, you're my favourite go-to for any classical music. The way you play, it always feels expressionistic and has a flow that I usually don't hear from other pianists. Others often sound far too rigid when they play classical. Whatever it is that you do different (less emphasis on staccato compared to many others?), I really appreciate it and love listening for that reason. You've helped me develop a deeper appreciation for classical than I have ever had!

[@riacalitz14]

And I am watching to make up my mind if I should take up piano lessons after46 years.I need some inspiration to get me going. My piano of 52 years has been waiting for a very long time and is badly waiting to be tuned and overalled.I am in two minds...should I saddle up this horse or leave it in the stable?I have feeling tnis will be a wild ride should I decide to go for it.Whoever takes me on,will have to be veeeeery patient.....

[@terryjstroud]

@@riacalitz14 It's *never* too late to learn a new skill. We should constantly be challenging our own selves and growing! I say get that piano tuned, start taking some lessons, and enjoy the ride. :-D One more way to express something deep within your soul? I think that's worth learning. ;-)

[@smichelin19]

0:28 i love this build up from frequent Eb7 arpeggios to Ab

[@izzywang5304]

I know this was posted two years ago, but I just wanted to say that this is SO FREAKING GOOD! I have to study this for piano history, but I'm glad that the syllabus included this piece.

[@fezzle1154]

This is how many people are thankful for you, Rousseau ⬇️

[@totorodud]

or we can show the numbers by comments- 10000000000 ppl

[@MarcinAntczak1]

This the quintessence of Polish soul and spirit

[@debbilynn3943]

I learned to play this in my teens. I totally forgot the name of it and went on here to find it....now I have to relearn it. Thank you. You're amazing!