BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

[@rickygunawan5932]

This dude is so good the lady in the wheelchair stood up to applaud

[@yuhuangyou5356]

I notice that too! like wtf...

[@tomjones6944]

@@yuhuangyou5356 I can get up and walk a bit, but if you're taking me to the symphony you better be bringing a transport wheelchair and a fancy van that I can wheel right into :) :)

[@CollDott]

😆 magic does have its chance!! Kudo!!

[@ilovebeet]

he is "jesus" good even the cripple walk again...

[@AquaFX]

the power of music.

[@goatmanedits4]

This pianist makes it sound like you're listening to this concerto for the first time. And I've heard it at least a thousand times before.

[@Punch_is_thinking]

Especially third movement ❤✨😭

[@WCtrainer1]

Listen to the Kissin's version, it literally takes you back to 1,800s as if Chopin himself is playing it.

[@WinnieGengPiano]

yess!!❤

[@EvaWieczorek]

😮

[@agaburska1463]

Wspaniały super zdolny młody człowiek, zachwyca wykonaniem ❤️😆😘🙋, przy tym skromny i zawsze uśmiechnięty. W Gdańsku w filharmonii bisował trzy razy ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MikakeOtomeGames]

Zazdroszczę, też bardzo bym chciała posłuchać go na żywo ❤

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Talent,a przy tym skromność, to taka chyba "uroda" geniuszu... Wyrazy szacunku 🕊️🇵🇱🤝

[@ラッキーライフ-s5r]

妖精、波打ち際、軽やか🎉

[@waka0m0]

協奏曲の楽しみ方を教えてくれたこの名演に感謝しています。オーケストラとソリストの調和をより感じるようになりました。そして聴衆とも。この場でこの音楽を聴くことが出来た人だけが、本当の演奏を知っていると思います。羨ましい。

[@genieeeeeeeeus7526]

The beautiful smile from the first violin at the end… Bravo Liu!

[@tomaslove9416]

_"dont fear a man who practice 1000 instruments 1 time, fear a man who practice 1 instrument 1000 times"_ -Bruce Liu

[@cristinavelazcoamorin511]

No entiendo lo que quiere decir,no sé inglés,porque no traducen para el placer delos miles de habla hispana que siguen a este artista??

[@Bruhmoment135]

@@cristinavelazcoamorin511 "No temas a un hombre que practica 1000 Instrumentos 1 vez, teme a un hombre que Practica 1 instrumento 1000 veces"

[@cristinavelazcoamorin511]

Muchísimas gracias!! Tiene mucho sentido en lo que dice,gracias por disponer de tu tiempo para contestarme💓🙋

[@thevcountdown9824]

lol

[@ericg5212]

Best comment

[@gugendir]

I see that people tend to forget how Bruce nailed this competition on every aspect possible so I will put it here as a reminder: Performance: Bruce was the only pianist that was consistently wonderful in all rounds. He was unique in every stage and presented something different with every piece he played. He never claims that he is a Chopin player but he went and won the damn competition with 2 years preparation anyway. Piano: he was one of the few pianists that chose Fazioli which was an unconventional choice and many online viewers made fun of him on the first round for his choice. Then he used the piano masterfully, made it sing beautifully and won the championship (a first for Fazioli then) and make the brand more popular. Now, not many people question pianists when they choose Fazioli in competitions. In terms of jury: he has gotten the highest scores in all rounds, he is the only one that got "pass" from all the juries in all rounds and as far as I know that is very rare in whole Chopin Competition history. Audience: AND the most important one that he was an audience favorite… He had gotten a standing ovation with his unconventional Chopin playing in Poland, where people are born into listening Chopin. Before the final, the whole Warsaw was guessing that Bruce would win and he should. Star quality: I can say with confidence that he was the one with big star potential in Chopin Competition 2021. His stage presence, charisma, connecting with audience signaled a top tier potential star. His Carnegie Hall debut was sold out and he played 7 encores to an enthusiastic audience. Audience loves him and doesn’t want to let him go. Please tell me how many classical musicians under 30 have this kind of effect on audience. So… he won, Chopin Institute won, Fazioli won and the audience won! The End.

[@ltbrooklynny]

Absolutely! On top of his perfect and effortless mastery of the instrument, his vast range of moods, his unique and natural voice makes him the most promising pianist of his generation (Yuja Wang being the ultimate star of the previous generation). Can't wait to see him grow into his wonderful talents.

[@gugendir]

@@ltbrooklynny Agree! And just like Yuja Wang, there will always be people who will find excuses to his success. But all of that will not stop him. His potential and abilities are much bigger than those naysayers opinions.

[@ltbrooklynny]

@@gugendir Sadly, classical music is a field in which being good looking triggers strong suspicions... Not naming names, but it has been used in the past to make up for a lack of talent... I would also argue that Kyohei Sorita was a strongly deserving candidate for the first prize... That was an exceptionally good year...

[@gugendir]

@@ltbrooklynny You know, I even read some say 2021 was a weak year so Bruce got it is easy… I mean, since when Chopin Compt. is easy and how was that weak? Imo, it was one of the best finalist lineup which every pianist had their own style…. From Bruce to Sorita to Eva to Gadjiev… So everyone can have their own favorites of course. Bruce won because all the reasons I mentioned above but even if he didn’t, he would find his way to a solid international career. I bet he was getting invitations after that 3rd stage performance. People forget that not every winner has biggest career (like Avdeeva), a bronze winner (Trifonov) can go more global..

[@ltbrooklynny]

@@gugendir Sadly, the concept of competition is such a reductive, mechanical principle, especially in the case of such uniquely talented artists...

[@wen-linglu2990]

Impeccable performance! The tempo, finger dancing effortlessly on the key board, the subtle delay at proper times. Just perfect! I have even listening to this dozens of times and still marvel at his playing.

[@jwilliam2255]

From first note to last he knew exactly what he wanted to do and played precisely as he wished, almost without effort. I've never seen a musician compete purely for the joy of performing.

[@loveispatient0808]

The thing with Bruce Liu is he plays his music out of sheer joy to share with his audience first and not concern with competing with his fellow contestants. In one of his interviews, he said at the Chopin competition, after each round he played in , he was ready with his luggage to fly home not expecting to advance to the next round. He’s just happy and feel fulfilled that he’s able to play all the music he has prepared regardless of winning or not!

[@bubbly_piano]

@@loveispatient0808 i want to be known as that kind of pianist

[@AaronDao]

@@loveispatient0808wow!!!!That’s such a healthy competitive spirit just like his teacher Đặng Thái Sơn!!! I admire Đặng Thái Sơn because of his interpretation but also of him winning the X Chopin Competition.Đặng Thái Sơn also said in an interview that he was really grateful to even competed and played with the whole orchestra in the final round and did not expect to win at all.Nonetheless,I can see Bruce’s similarities to Đặng Thái Sơn and I admire both of them for their deep interpretations and the competitive spirit about the competition despite winning.

[@techie1143]

In Bruce's interpretation, every note has its meaning, every note is artfully rendered. He gives Chopin's pieces positive vibes. I really enjoyed.

[@ルナ-y3y]

私は6才から12才まで、ピアノを習っていた事がありますが、それから何十年もピアノを弾く事もクラッシックのコンサートにも行ってません。数ヶ月前にKZbinで20秒ぐらい彼のピアノを聴き、心をつかまれました。そして今日、初めてショパンコンクールの演奏を観てブルースリウの名前を知り、あの時の彼だったと、わかりました。美しい透明な響きと、清潔な音色というのでしょうか。体が引き寄せられていくのです。彼のからだの中から出てくる独特のムードや、表現も好きになりました。素晴らしいスターの誕生ですね。彼の未来に、心から拍手をおくります。

[@HydrusT]

I had a similar experience with piano when I was a child. You spoke the words I was thinking, Thank you! ❤‍🔥

[@משתמשחדש-ח9ה]

מנגן.עים.הפסנתר.כמו.מלאך.

[@LV_223]

That piano was built for that man to play that piece on that night with that orchestra. Jesus man it’s just all perfect.

[@ta-nc3xu]

I totally agree. Fantastic notes, fantastic performance. Incredible.

[@LV_223]

@@ta-nc3xuI don’t even know what it is about it that I like so much. I think it’s his sense of timing more than anything. Everything feels like it hits home just when it “should” to my ear at least. His tempo and tone is also very nice. Slows things down when they need to be, and takes off like a rocket when it fits. Perfection…to me at least.

[@paulsnowberg903]

I agree with all the wonderful comments, but I think what's missing is some praise for the fantastic quality of these videos. The camera work, the audio, the attention to the music. Maybe not as good as actually being there, but being able to watch them all more than once is a gift. How I wish this kind of technology had been available 60 years ago when I had the privilege of seeing some of the great musicians of that time! Thank you, Chopin Institute.

[@gracewang6122]

@@calgarypodo7069 +1

[@AnnaMarucha]

On behalf of everyone who feels gratitude for all the work of everyone involved in this wonderful and important endeavor - Thank you very much ! for such a professional outcome and know that without you this would not have gone !!!

[@laurenj7687]

Totally agree!

[@jeremyngpiano]

Indeed 100%.

[@マエムキオ]

Well, you can donate to this competition, if you are grateful.

[@MAILop_12]

I am 13years old living in Japan. At this age, I found one great joy in life. Thank you for loving all the music and for the great Chopin.！！！😢😢

[@loveispatient0808]

I must compliment the Polish audience at the Chopin competition. You are so so respectful to the competitors, giving your full attention to the musicians, I can literally hear a pin drop! Never seen audience like this, you are the best in the world!! An award for the best audience in the world!😄👍

[@adhmannaufal2597]

well somehow they applauded way too early, kinda ruined the ending. :'(

[@loveispatient0808]

@@adhmannaufal2597 I observed this too but this only happened for Bruce Liu at the end of the concerto because the audience could not contain the unbelievable performance of Bruce, it was stupendous! And then look at the the long ovation they applauded for him. The audience went nuts! Don’t think it has happened before, it speaks for the approval of Bruce Liu’s fantastic performance!

[@djmotise]

Oh please, they're all MUZZLED and afraid to cough. Or move, for that matter.

[@jerryo82]

@@adhmannaufal2597 Its an usual habit at this stage of Chopin competition, especially when the well known favorite ends a concerto

[@jenniferyan3544]

I agree with you. The audience is amazing. They are so respectful.

[@sabinahorsburgh3537]

Gifted Angel 😇 of music. Facial expression shows the enjoyment he is experiencing while playing in consistent with the audience 🎉❤

[@寺田奈々子]

I could not stop crying when I heard his performance. So pure, clear, and moving, I wish I finish fighting with breast cancer and someday I can play the piece. (not as amazing as him, but my way). Big congratulations to Bruce, all the teachers, his family, and Canadian folks!

[@somebat4778]

Get well soon!! You can do it ♥️

[@RevantuZ]

Fighting!

[@mcdull9663]

Wishing you recover soon and play more music

[@nadyas.6776]

Wishing you swift and full recovery♥️ you got this!

[@DavidAndersen84]

I believe in you! I know you can win this fight! Live well, live long! Play Chopin!

[@paulcornwall7094]

First time a piano player has brought me to tears.

[@こうもりおおかみ]

彼の演奏を初めて聴いた時、久しぶりに戦慄が走った。 同じ音量で聴いているのに、他の人と特に右手の音のクリアさや輝きが全然違う。 とにかく彼だけは別格だった。 精密機械のようなテクニックで、独りよがりになるのでもなく、オケとも調和が取れている。特に３楽章が圧巻。こんなに指が動いたら楽しいだろうなと思う。特に 39:55からの粒の揃ったユニゾンが最高すぎる、聞いてて気持ち良い。寸分の狂いもない。体にメトロノーム入っているのかと思う。 感動が止まらないし、何度も見入っちゃう。 他の人の演奏が聞けなくなる。 大ファンになりました。

[@carmenridiche7231]

BEATUFULL,INDEED!!!many thanks for posting this❤❤❤❤❤

[@Natali_Trzhe]

Прошло ровно три года с этого исторического финального тура, и вновь и вновь возвращаясь к нему, я испытываю то же чувство необыкновенной взволнованности и радости. Высокая поэтичность, нежность,изысканность. увлечённость. , искренность, настоящая артистическая энергия. смелость трактовки, бескомпромиссность подачии .конечно уже настоящее мастерство-всё это тогда уже было. Слушаешь с изумлением. веришь каждому звуку,радуешься новизне-это незабываемо.! За прошедшие такие насыщенные годы Брюс показал много вариантов. очень разных. интересных и всяких. Но вот этот-первый-он лучший..Свобода, пылкость,открытость и -скромность,безупречные рамки вкуса и культуры. Всё. что я говорю-навсегда в памяти сердца. Это,как первая любовь. Простите мне мою "фривольность". Брюс, спасибо! Желаю тебе сохранитьсвежесть и подлинность своего таланта.Простите за многословие.

[@marieliselassoujade370]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@deltasquared7777]

He plays each note individually with exceptional clarity...a rare talent

[@theresal.1531]

I can not remember how many times I have listened to this....

[@pialfre]

Me too! It's sheer bliss.

[@raaghavgoelpiano]

i think i m here for my 48274894th time

[@MPM-73]

Me, one time 😂

[@miavas4851]

Me, as often as I can!

[@barbaraoxholm9943]

6:21

[@ionme2740]

life is worth living because of Chopin:) thank you for this perfomance

[@williamlovell1730]

Unbelievable! I could just picture his movement of his hands. Just came back from his concert in Montreal Saturday, Sept 16th,2023 amazing. Bravo! Liu.

[@kordulaswietorzecka5350]

Tyle razy słuchałam tego wykonania, za każdym razem jest wyjątkowo...

[@michikomiyako41]

もう何年も経っていますが何度も見てしまいます。フレッシュで明るくて情熱的。何より他のコンテスタントとは全く違う独創的な演奏で、他の皆さんとても上手いと思うのですが、この人のピアノは魂を掴まされてしまいます。 終わった後のオケの皆さんの笑顔、特によく映り込んでいたコンミスのマリアさんが楽しそうでした。 先日の東京のコンサートでブルースさんとマリアさんがアンコールでデュオしたのを実際に聴きました。 ソリストであるブルースは伴奏に徹していました。こんなアンコールもあるのかと驚いた次第。 その前のエオリアンハープがブルースのアンコール、デュオのノクターンはオケを代表してマリアさんのバイオリン…と言うことなのかな？と勝手に思いました。ショパンコンチェルトはオケの出番が少ないと聞きます。そんな配慮もあるのか、とこの方の人格が窺い知れるアンコールでした。 ショパンコンクールの結果に色々な不満を言う人もあるけれど、この動画といいその後の彼の活躍といい、文句なしの優勝者だと思います。

[@あやちんとミミ]

前回もコンサートマスターつとめていたので、かなりの実力者なのだろう。マリアさんの演奏を、ぜひとも聴いてみたい❤そのときの動画は、KZbin上に、ありますか？

[@michikomiyako41]

@@あやちんとミミ 2024日本公演のアンコールですか？ KZbinに上がっているのは見たことないです。 Maria MachowskaのFacebookにリハーサルの動画が公開されていますよ。

[@sofiachen1529]

I keep repeating listening to this wonderful piano skill. I love Bruce's interpretation of Chopin's melody so much.

[@loveispatient0808]

It’s music history now! Bruce Liu is the winner of Chopin Competition 2021, his name is etched into Warsaw’s list of winners!!

[@acidee820]

有些評論說他的彈奏沒有其他參賽者掌握的那麼精準，甚至有些錯誤，但是對我來說，他的演奏注入了獨一無二的靈魂，也成功的引導整個交響樂團的彈奏表現，這真是精采絕倫的一場彈奏演出。

[@yurikoa4221]

優勝おめでとうございます！コンサートマスターが今回一番の笑顔で嬉しそうにヴァイオリンを弾いているのが印象的でした。音の粒がキラキラしていてリズムが乗っていてオーケストラとの一体感が一番感じられました。

[@KN-ic2jy]

yes! Smiling of a concertmaster is telling us how much lovely !

[@przemekskrzypczak6946]

To prawda, koncertmistrzyni też jest niesamowita

[@grazynaspozowska-tutka4524]

Brawo można się zasłuchać i wyobrazić sobie Chopina Geniusza Polaka

[@DaciHuang]

Have never heard a better performance of this piece. Bruce's performance is so amazing that I am not even mad when my wife dropped our cake on the ground.

[@ursulalu5302]

👍😉

[@patriciaclemente2778]

😂👏

[@WinnieGengPiano]

LOL

[@Chopin753]

@@WinnieGengPiano u did?

[@loveispatient0808]

Your wife dropped the cake because she too was astounded by Bruce’s playing, she couldn’t believe her ears!😅

[@wwatm422]

コンサートマスターの方をはじめ、オケの方々が嬉しそうに演奏されているのを見て、ワクワクがとまらなかったのだと思います。本当にこんなに綺麗な音の粒を聞いたのは初めてです！

[@georgey3372]

I agree (I think)!

[@LadySilvie]

男性の純粋な部分が凄く出てる演奏だなと思いました。時代背景も国も全然違うけど、夏休みみたいな…秘めた、とか色気、って演奏じゃないけど、どこまでもピュアでキラキラ。きっとこんな男性なんだろうな〜

[@FilipeMartins-b1p]

Oh mon Dieu, me voilà de retour après 3 ans... bravo, Bruce!

[@catherinejones9396]

Different, delicate and most beautifully finessed. A worthy winner.

[@ericmanipon4199]

The conductor’s demeanour after the performance just said it all, winner. Amazing talent indeed.

[@yuurakuotozaemon]

おめでとうございます、多彩な音色を駆使してあの緊張感の中でショパンを弾きあげたことは大拍手に値します。この曲は聞く人が自然と涙する曲の一つです。ショパンの流浪の想いを思い起こすことができるかどうか、ダンタイソン先生とあなたの勝利ですね。

[@ViggoWayne]

Every time I listen to this performance, it gives me butterflies. Is it just me?

[@goga5115]

Nie tylko, ja też

[@いちごみるく-r7v]

Bruceさん優勝おめでとうございます❗️ ファイナルに残った皆さん素晴らしかったけれど、今改めてBruceさんの演奏を聴いていて、やはり1番に相応しい美しい演奏だと納得しました。音がコロコロと踊るように転がってとても優しい音です。硬すぎず崩しすぎず、とても心地よく品があって、この演奏が選ばれる理由がわかりました。これがショパンコンクールが求めている演奏なんだなと。 素晴らしい演奏に感動です。本当におめでとうございます。

[@pilmolee9773]

The audience loved his playing and gave him a long standing ovation that he richly deserved. He is going to have a brilliant career after winning the competition over many of his outstanding performers.

[@valparks6733]

..who cares!!!

[@pilmolee9773]

@@valparks6733 You obviously lack manners. Shame on your parents.

[@大橋恵代子]

こんな、素晴らしい演奏、ありがとうございました。❤大好きです。

[@marcincelinski7746]

Congratulations Bruce! Your performance was absolutely amazing! U R great winner! Greetings from 🇵🇱

[@sheldonbazinga3985]

Miraculeux parcequ'il n'est pas juste une boîte à musique mais un authentique pianiste pétri de sensibilités

[@floring67]

In the first part the piano brings up two distinct characters talking one to another. They become one until the end, but the voices separation and distinct intonation stays there till the end. He was born with that, no way to achieve it by merely practice. So much clarity, accents on small details, phrasing, poetry in the second part, sparse pedalling as unheard before, allowing staccato in the left hand with flowing legato on the right hand, crystal clear sound with fantastic control in pianissimo; it was impossible not to win. This guy is a phenomenon, he will be talked about for sure.

[@j.gauderes1197]

Bruce Liu, the Chopin's music, and the Fazioli piano... Magnificent trio!

[@numbersandsports4206]

Imagine being this young mans parents who raised and supported him growing up while watching this . How could you not overflow with pride and emotions? What a unique, special feeling they(?) must have had.

[@miamargareta9997]

@Ana Riana YOU ARE SICK 🇫🇮🖤 these police actions have been seen,all false and made up

[@miamargareta9997]

@@kellyzhou3378 noup

[@miamargareta9997]

I m sure his mother s touched deeply with the tears of happiness on her cheek 🌹❤️

[@trifonovfan9819]

@@miamargareta9997 I can't believe KZbin hasn't blocked Anna Riana permanently. I already reported this troll about 3 dozen times!

[@vicany]

Holy shiz, he played the hell out of that!! Bravo! Love all the insightful comments too, so fun to rewatch.

[@gloriaherrera5520]

Congratulations Master! Every note you play is a glass of water for a dry soul

[@cherrylee2767]

As Bruce's teacher DANG THAI SON said, you can be emotional or intellectual, but you have to be CONVINCING. Bruce was able to CONVINCE the listeners that his way was the way.

[@rachmusic9873]

Congratulations to THE WINNER of the the 18th International Chopin Competition

[@1108TAM]

Really great. What an interpretation. A stood up applause.

[@joshyangmn]

After listening and watching this a thousand times for a whole year, still got so moved by this performance (including the orchestra play and even the audience response). 🎉

[@MM-ww6yb]

Honestly a beautiful performance, as w Pole this was lovely to watch 😊 he’s such a talented young man

[@Op25No2]

39:45 This is just another testament to his phrasing… From that part to the end the harmony is so beautiful that even the orchestra is smiling, people clap before the performance is even over just because bruce played the last note. HE WAS THE PERFORMANCE.

[@Haggiedc2]

Actually at 30:20 when he started the last part, it did not matter what he did before then. The Brilliance of the last part was beyond words. It was so obvious that the orchestra, the audience and the conductor was ALL IN on this performance… even watching this part for the 10th time, I still have tears in my eyes because of the raw God given talent that is displayed here. When the violin first chair was smiling during the performance, we all know he had already won… this whole thing was just breathe taking.

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

🇮🇷 ☑️👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Hola!!!!!

[@fistach11111]

Imagine how hard is it for the rest of the musicians not to get lost in the moment and continue their work :)

[@sofiachen1529]

You are right. The last part was sooooo good.❤❤❤❤

[@RebekahMaxner]

How often to you hear a masterpiece so completely and stunningly reimagined? His touch is exquisite. His sound is ethereal.

[@pearlgee5970]

I’ve listened to Bruce Liu playing this concerto so many many times. It just gets more and more exquisite!!!❤😊

[@mr.fredericchopin6214]

This is a deeply sensitive performance of the Concerto. Bruce, you are so natural and unaffected in your performance with so much nuance. You have so much creative imagination and the capacity to communicate your feelings in a very integrated performance. Wonderful! Spontaneous with no excesses, egoless playing that goes straight to the heart!

[@marineljenkings553]

I have no words to describe what I heard and how it made me feel listening to this young man play! It was unique.... as if I was hearing this well-known and much loved piano concerto by Chopin for the first time! I stand in awe and applauded just as loud and as long as the audience. Magnificent orchestra as well.

[@yimeizi2648]

So convincingly original

[@LC-ig2jm]

I was floored the way he opened the 1st movement. It was grand. Reminds me of a Chopinesque Emperor’s Concerto!

[@なおみ-b1q]

I had the same feeling

[@Chris-tt4ke]

Magnifique interprétation ! Un toucher merveilleux.. Jeu d une grande délicatesse. Bravo et un grand merci pour cet immense moment de bonheur !!!!

[@stuartgassel5659]

He is a great technician. But the star of this show is Chopin. I didn't feel the exquisite beauty of the music because of the affectations of this artist. Too much ego for me.

[@l.alexandra5871]

A beautiful and natural, unaffected performance. Poetry, subtlety, nuances, clarity, singing tones all organized to play brilliantly. The complexity of all the voices married to each other in one instrument is simply an artistic feat. He is elegant and sophisticated and a likable person

[@marioncapriotti1514]

Brilliant, wonderful young pianist - his gorgeous legato is even better than his thrilling powerhouse technique. Love him!

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

What a superb pianist! My eyes were glued to the screen and I just wanted to hear more!!!

[@didam992]

This concerto has many wonderful interpretations which I like many of them with different reasons but I turn back to Bruce’s this performance every time. Especially his 3rd movement is just incomparable for me. So distinctive, so fresh, so fluid, full of energy. Spring flowing through his fingers! There were some criticism that audience started clapping and standing up before orchestra’s ending but after a year, even just listening from KZbin, I understand why couldn’t wait until the very end.

[@maybelleleung682]

Listen to the chemistry he has with the orchestra --the way he lines up the piano parts perfectly with the instruments, in volume, tone, touch, and so forth. It's perfectly harmonized together. That is something special.

[@ubermenschen3636]

Agree. He’s awesome.

[@Hake92288]

Yes

[@itzhakperlman3603]

🌹♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@chonghyeon9660]

@@itzhakperlman3603 Hi ! Happy New Year.

[@potetoamaru]

音が色彩を持ってるてこういうことなんだと感じました。 特に第三楽章は音の表情が素晴らしいすぎて何度も聴いています。 煌めいている。

[@mariab.7934]

Yesterday I've heard him at National Forum of Music (Wrocław, Poland) and now I really totally understand, why he won. Transmission via media gives us many impressions, but listening to this concerto LIVE was unforgetable moment. Thank You, Bruce Liu, for Your great talent, simplicity and visible joy of playing.

[@trifonovfan9819]

@Maria B The NFM reported this… “Commentators paid special attention to the exceptionally high level of this year's edition. The participants were characterized not only by technical efficiency and musicality. Among them, one could also find many exceptional musical personalities. The greatest of them won. According to journalist Adam Rozlach, "the whole performance [of Bruce Liu] was a display of art, skill, and sense of Chopin's music". The director of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, Artur Szklener admitted that the first prize for the Canadian "was beyond any doubt from the beginning of the discussion after the final". The journalist Jacek Hawryluk also spoke in a similar vein, noting that "Liu was a definite favorite of the competition from the first stage." According to Krzysztof Stefanski, the Canadian “is a complete pianist. He has a phenomenal technique that allows him to bring out the most amazing colors from the piano ”. That is extremely high praise for an extremely gifted pianist. A most worthy winner of the 1st prize!

[@yct204]

Wow..... what an unforgettable memory! Can’t wait to go to his concert in Vancouver next Feb.

[@giuliana_peru]

@@yct204 same, waiting for him in Vancouver!

[@ЕленаИвшина-з1ф]

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[@Michael.Z.]

Also whoever set up that beautiful Fazioli is also a winner. This Fazioli had so much character and tonal diversity. Not just under Bruce Liu but also with Leonora Armellini and Martin Garcia Garcia! Congratulations to the Fazioli team! 😻

[@glennmartin129]

Could not agree more - those of us who despaired of piano-building post-1914 can now breathe a huge sigh of relief

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Armellini did great as well! So nice to see few laureates with the Steinway. Was like that in 2015 as well, but sadly with no Faziolis and Kawais. Now we have everything on the top- 6, except from the Yamaha CFX.

[@crimeancomposer]

Aha ha 🤣👌

[@MrRegina2005]

Beautiful!!!

[@carlatalamini9925]

And Leonora Armellini

[@asmith8815]

Congratulations Bruce for your well dserved 1st place from a very happy Canadian. It is a remarkable achievement. Your playing is sublime and full of subtlety, nuance.and poetry.

[@judynelson5038]

I'm American, and I'm thrilled he won! bravo!

[@wilbrodanakeni9635]

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[@KacperRybicki-v7t]

Native canadian Inuit the damn Eskimos

[@asmith8815]

@@KacperRybicki-v7t Please clarify what you said Native Canadian Inuit the blank Eskimos?

[@trollmcclure2659]

@@KacperRybicki-v7t Nah, he's an immigrant like most of Canadian population, the natives mostly died during colonization

[@themarquis336]

I come here often, just to cry.

[@Ernesto7608]

I fully agree with the jury awarding the first prize to Bruce Liu. His playing had all the winning components that others also displayed, plus a "musical strength". What is this? I can hardly define it but it is something that kept me on my toes his whole performance.

[@judynelson5038]

It's called musicality, technique, presentation, dynamic range, attention to details, and power!

[@loveispatient0808]

Yes, the X factor!😄

[@yvonneyang8205]

It is ‘EXCEPTIONAL’ talent, brilliance, star quality.

[@thestratford51]

Spending today enjoying this wonderful final concerto round to celebrate Bruce Liu's one year anniversary of winning the Chopin Competition ! Congratulations Bruce Liu ! Bravo !! 👏👍

[@emiliawozniak2939]

Witajcie 🎧🎹🥰, czy jest to ktoś, kto słucha ten koncert codziennie Jestem tu co wieczór i ciągle mi mało grania 🎹🎹🎹 , słuchania🎧 i 😍 patrzenia na piękno, tak patrzenie na dłonie Bruce to piękno. Zakochałam się w Chopinie.

[@zofiach5622]

Witaj Emilio. Chcę napisać ,że ja też codziennie słucham tego koncertu zwykle wieczorem na zakończenie dnia.Muszę wysłuchać bo też mało mi wciąż grania Bruce,a. Po prostu uzależniłam się całkowicie od muzyki Chopina i wykonania Bruce,a. I jeszcze notuję ile wyświetleń przybyło.Piękna ta muzyka Chopina. Tu na You Tube natrafiłam akurat na występ Bruce,a w Katowicach na żywo po Konkursie i też w Telawiwie. Czytałam ,że ma dużo koncertów aż do końca lutego 2022. Poprzednie Konkursy i ich wykonawcy tak mnie nie urzekli swą grą jak w tym roku. A Bruce Liu to mistrzostwo świata. Serdecznie Ciebie pozdrawiam. Miło mi ,że ktoś też jak ja jest takim fanem muzyki Chopina i urzeczony grą Bruce,a Liu.

[@emiliawozniak2939]

@@zofiach5622 Również się cieszę, że nie jestem jedyna "maniaczka"😆 i również zakochałam się w koncercie zagranym przez Bruce'a, chociaż ostatnio bardzo spodobał mi się Koncert f-moll, słuchałam go w wykonaniu innych laureatów i naprawdę porywa. W ogóle twórczość Chopina jest piękna, tylko trzeba do niej dorosnąć, usłyszeć ją dorosłym uchem. Jednym słowem I like Chopin 😆😍🎹🎧

[@emiliawozniak2939]

Pozdrawiam 😊💪🏻

[@zofiach5622]

@@emiliawozniak2939 Pani Emilio całkowicie zgadzam się z Pani opinią. Teraz również zaczynam słuchać Koncertu F-moll. Uważam ,że oba koncerty są piękne. I zgadzam się ,że do słuchania Chopina trzeba dorosnąć. I co za przyjemność dla uszu słuchanie jego utworów.Moja Filharmonia nie zaprosiła w tym roku żadnego laureata .Może ze względów finansowych? Dawnymi czasy byli to najczęściej laureaci japońscy. I dlatego tak bardzo sobie chwalę kanał YouTUbe,że mogę sobie słuchać muzyki jaką lubię ,jaka mi się podoba. Pozdrawiam Panią serdecznie i życzę w Nowym Roku zdrowia,zdrowia i przyjemnych wrażeń ze słuchania muzyki Chopina.

[@emiliawozniak2939]

@@zofiach5622 Dziękuję bardzo za życzenia, pani też życzę zdrowia i pomyślności, a przede wszystkim pokochiwania nie tylko koncertów, ale mazurków, sonat, walców. W młodości nie do pomyślenia było żebym słuchała muzyki klasycznej, chociaż zakochałam się w muzyce poważnej, jako nastolatka, będąc na koncercie kwartetu smyczkowego, przeżycie ogromne i dopiero po 40 latach na nowo pokochałam tę muzykę. Kupiłam płytę Bruce'a i Krystiana Zimermana, więc słucham kiedy chcę. Pozdrawiam serdecznie 😊

[@toewomg]

I’m coming back to watch this once again, It’s not easy to gotten most of the audience on their feet cheering at the end, that said it all !

[@GM-cq6ez]

Yes, No. 1 without a doubt the best!

[@marthai.garcia5760]

I watched Aimi Kobayashi's performance for this Final and couldn't believe she ended in 4th place, I didn't know about Bruce Liu but I can see why he was First. Still I wouldn't like to be in the shoes of the jurors for this contest they are all excellent ! Congratulations Bruce Liu 👏👏👍❤

[@kookaichanda5717]

@@marthai.garcia5760 She didn't acknowledge the lead violinist upon entry. While that's only customary but still a good start to connect with the orchestra and then the audience.

[@northernsamba7388]

A very clear cut, No. 1 performance. I hope he goes on to a long, long string of top performances in the future.

[@arashm8035]

9:50 wow. I’ve never experienced that feeling ever listening to someone play the piano. Incredible. The ability to not have to count in time signatures and just feel the music. What an artist

[@ta-nc3xu]

I totally agree. That was one of the most emotional scenes in this performance. It really moved my heart.

[@auronthas]

Very well performed with Chopin's poetical tunes, good coordination with conductor and orchestra team.

[@zuzannawisniewska8339]

The most amazing brillant pianist I've ever heard..

[@ぴよねこ-w9y]

これは本当に素晴らしい。 まともとは言い難いKZbin + iPadの視聴環境なのに鳥肌が。。。 一位と二位に差なんてあるのかよと興味で観たら衝撃を受けました。

[@k.vn.k]

Beautiful is understatement. There is a magic of transporting listeners to a fantasy world, but no one like him who transporting a whole fantasy world right to the stage, fill the room with brilliance colours, stars and forest.

[@juhsing]

That's what I felt too! I thought I meandered through gardens, woods and forests.

[@MM-ww6yb]

He’s such a talented young man, as a Pole I absolutely loved his performance 😊 Chopin is very proud

[@menekse1]

congratulation Bruce.. you have put your heart into winning this competition and showed us Chopin's musical genius

[@kiaro4480]

船に揺られながら、煌めく音の粒で出来た天の川を旅するようでした。時折吹く木枯らしも、波も、全てが感じられるようで。 優勝おめでとうございます！間違いなく本ショパンコンクールで貴方以上はなかった！

[@kanakoojima5497]

流れる音の粒と高音が鳴っていて、メリハリがあってオシャレな弾き方ですね！それがすごく心地良くて、解釈がブーニンみたいです。聴く人の心をつかむ素敵な演奏✨

[@オリーブすずめ]

私もブーニンの感動と同じだと感じていました。 私のピアノ協奏曲はこれだと。 何度聴いても胸が張り裂けそうなほど心を掴まれてしまっています💗

[@solange920]

Wielkie wyrazy uznania za Pana chopinowskie interpretacje, tak bliskie polskiej duszy...

[@parrotsking6711]

Congratulations Bruce! You were my (also my wife's) favorite from the first round. We were very lucky to listen to your final live concert at the philharmonic hall. Thank you for all the emotions.

[@krzysztoffoltyn4962]

To nie koniec tego wieczoru z muzyką Szopena. To ciąg dalszy mego wieczoru z muzyką cudownych kompozytorów i wykonawców tej pięknej muzyki. Bruce Xiao Liu i innych którzy muzykę Szopena tak bardzo ukochali. Życzę nam wszystkim takiej miłości do tej muzyki ponieważ ta muzyka wychodzi z rąk Mistrza prosto w nasze serca. Pozdrawiam wszystkich na całym świecie którzy wiedzą kto to jest Fryderyk Chopin i jego dzieła. Pozdrawiam także wykonawców którzy po mistrzowsku z miłości zagrali wszystko tak pięknie i brak mi słów żeby to wyrazić jeszcze lepiej.

[@nikkinutsy]

Absolutely compelling. He MAKES you listen - to every fresh idea he's putting into every bar, which means you're listening to every note. Never has there been such a detailed performance!

[@jonathanburroughs9380]

A great and nuanced interpretation of this deservedly popular and well-known work. Pianism of a high order and well-deserving of the gold medal. This young man will stand among the great piano interpreters of his generation.

[@wangjianxao2114]

布鲁斯的演奏是灵动、细腻而内心又充满着激情和波澜的肖邦，而非以往演奏家带来的叙事、柔情、忧郁的肖邦，这是对这部协奏曲从未有过的独特、完美的诠释，感谢布鲁斯先生带来的非凡的音乐体验🙏🙏🙏

[@haochide6500]

你的评论和他的演奏一样精彩。

[@胖-l5x]

完全同意

[@胖-l5x]

話說他選的鋼琴也為他加分不少

[@charlesdavis7087]

Bruce; Your love and empathic connection with Chopin is almost too beautiful for this world! Your love shines with a light radiant with confidence... that will be yours forever. Bravo young titan.

[@kirby818]

Bruce makes this piece so touching. the master of the making beautiful subtle and crisp sound with slow and fast speed out of a piano

[@mariajoaooliveira2666]

I came to hear the winner of the Chopin Competition, and when I realized it, I was so engrossed that I listened to the entire concerto three times in a row. His touch is singular, clean, fresh, sweet, sensitive and intense at the same time. Remarkable!!

[@cliciemariacovizzialvarez5638]

Adorei sua performance, técnica, clareza de notas e interpretação exuberante. Delicadeza nas escaletas e trinados.

[@joaoviana5631]

I fully agree!

[@jayvee3258]

This comment describes his performance in such a poetic way, it should be pinned!!!

[@せんちゃん-d9p]

優勝おめでとうございます。新しいスターが誕生しましたね。コンチェルトは今までのピアニストからは聴こえてこなかった和音や左手の内声部が、くっきりと聞こえ、とても新鮮でした。変幻自在に動く指はまるでピアノに魔法をかけているようでした。個人的にはカナダのピアニストの演奏は大好きです。

[@小松にょきおみ]

J J 去年のトニーヤンとかいいですよね

[@joannafranczak3284]

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[@joannafranczak3284]

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[@joannafranczak3284]

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[@joannafranczak3284]

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[@northernsamba7388]

This was simply a superb and manificent performance, the orchestra was outstanding. A rare one indeed, when soloist, orchestra, conductor and audience came together, to bring out a masterworks that will be time tested.

[@sota-b3u]

なめらかかつ明瞭な美音。高いテクニック。よく練られた表現。ただただ見事な演奏に脱帽。個人的には断トツで良かった。演奏終了後の歓声とスタオベにも納得。総合的にあらゆる面でとにかく゛上手い”ピアニストだと思った。でもこれだけの演奏をしても、まだまだ彼の本領はこんなもんじゃないと思えるくらい高いポテンシャルを感じる。大器。2次予選と3次予選の演奏も素晴らしかったけど、爆発力という点ではこのファイナルの演奏が一番良かったと思う。 彼はコンクールでありがちなテクニック偏重な演奏になることなく、若い奏者にありがちな表現の未熟な演奏になることもなく、（高いテクニックを持ちながらも）むしろ表現に重点を置いてるところが良い。この若さでこれだけ表現で聴かせられるのは凄いことだと思う。テクニックでも説得されたけど、何より表現に説得力があった。 彼の表現は曲調とよく調和しつつも思い切りの良さがあって、力強い表現から軽やかな表現までとにかく表情が多彩で独創的。特に弱奏での右手の細かいパッセージの弾き方が、ショパン的かつ戯れてるかのようで魅力的。色んな表情で弾くから演奏が単調にならなくて、聴いてて飽きが来ない。個人的には眠くなるようなリラックス出来る演奏も癒し系で好きだけど、彼の場合は良い意味で全く眠くならなくてどんどん惹き込まれた。 1楽章から3楽章まで何度も鳥肌が立ったし、特に3楽章は鳥肌立ちまくり。技巧で魅せつつ音楽でグイグイリードする彼の演奏に指揮者とオケも反応して、ピアニストとオケに一体感が生まれて演奏に高揚感や熱気があった。彼はスタミナも凄いと思う。明るい曲調とシンクロして楽しそうに弾いてる姿が微笑ましい。彼は音楽をちゃんと心で感じて弾いてる。 オケとのバランスも良かったと思う。オケに負けて埋もれることなく、主役でありソリストとしてちゃんと前に出たパフォーマンスで、ピアニストにスポットが当たった演奏になってた。素晴らしい演奏をありがとう！

[@verafefilova316]

Шопен божественен! Пианист-волшебник! Зачаровал, оторваться невозможно. Высочайшая техника , но не ради нее самой, а в гармонии с осмыслением и большими чувствами. Мы слышим здесь диалог оркестра и фортепьяно. Он разный, хотя мелодии повторяются. Слышим взволнованное повествование о вос торгах и разочарованиях, о сильных чувствах и большом смятении. Обиды, растерянность сменяются новой надеждой. И диалог - противоборство приходит через максимальный накал к умиротворяющему взаимному приятию и пониманию. Так рождается гармония. И понимание того, что жизнь по-настоящему прекрасна, хотя и не свободна от испытаний. Брависсимо! Этот шедевр слышала в разных исполнениях. Самое сильное впечатление было от исполнения этого произведения Генрихом Густавовичем Нейгаузом незадолго до его ухода. Считала его исполнение эталонным. Сегодня уверена: если бы Мэтр был с нами, он стоя аплодировал бы феноменальному исполнению и об6имал феноменального пианиста. Он-то умел извлекать звуки качества баккара! Сегодня мы тоже слышим, как баккара сменяется волшебными колокольчиками хрустальной сказочной шопеновской вязи. Исполнитель играет будто от себя самого, сочиняя музыкальное повествование здесь и сейчас. Он оказался способен строить музыкальные фразы с полным пиэтетом к великому автору, но в то же время по-своему, разделяя ее на фрагменты, разделяемые крошечной паузой и исполняемые с разной скоростью. Какие руки! Они летают, как перышки из крыльев Ангела, который делает нам удивительный подарок, воспарив над нами! Я слушаю это произведение периодически всю жизнь. Особенно тогда, когда на душе не радостно. И всегда ощущаю обновление и готовность к новой встрече с прекрасной жизнью. Удивительное, великое произведение! Удивительное, пронзительное и завораживающее, волнующее до слез исполнение! Низкий поклон!❤❤❤ ❤❤

[@maridaude2045]

I cannot stop watching this. It always stays fresh.

[@astrasfo]

I have NEVER heard the rondo played with such joyful panache. Every phrase is enunciated with the greatest clarity and understanding. This is a generational talent.

[@thestratford51]

Bruce really should have received the concerto prize !

[@astrasfo]

@@thestratford51 I cannot imagine a better performance by anybody

[@thestratford51]

@@astrasfo I agree wholeheartedly ! I actually think Bruce should have received both the Concerto and the Polonaise prizes - so well deserved, to say the least.

[@decidrophob]

To a significant extent, I would say the brilliance of rondo is due to Fazioli. The piano sounds completely different from the standard Steinway. I believe, thanks to the wonderful performances of Bruce and others, Fazioli will become the new standard of piano in the coming years.

[@waszkreslem9306]

reminds me of Blechacz performance from 2005

[@VeryMerryLou]

OMG!!! My random searches brought me here and WOW, just WOW!!! Goosebumps!!!

[@uelrington9270]

Breath taking excellent technique , drowning in sound that can’t think anything else !!!!!

[@danutadanuta9704]

Brawo Bruce Gratuluję wygranej. Piękne wykonanie tej cudownej muzyki. 💐

[@shiori7247]

公開されてから、何度も何度も聴いています。ピアノが喜んでいるようなクリアな音、人のつくる温かさ、音楽という幸せ、全てが詰まっていて、聴くたびに本当に幸せになります。幸せをくださりありがとうございます！！ いつか演奏を直接聴きに行けるように日々頑張って生きていきます！！

[@robertjason6885]

Just so grand!! Sparkling touch, has that Fazioli singing. That left hand is as expressive as the right. You feel confident watching the he will just do all the right things. Kudos to the orchestra, sound and video engineers as well. This tremendously impressive technically and musically by Mr Liu. About to subscribe.

[@christophefritz1685]

Coming back after 3 months and it’s still refreshing, historical moment ! Bruce is such a refined artist :)

[@valparks6733]

Chinese technic! ...Where's Chopin's Music ...! His famous " Rubato "...The Warmth of feeling ..and Passionate "Romantic Expression " ... Where did this guy go to school!!!

[@christophefritz1685]

@@valparks6733 are you saying argerich is bad too ?

[@valparks6733]

Christopher! ...I'm talking about all these Chinese Pianists! ..."how hard is it for a rich man to become born again ... It's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle! ... Practically the same thing! Western culture "still speaks" . How hard the Eastern Culture has tried infiltrate Western Music! It's MUSIC!!! Not a Competition!! We have always had "competition" How do you think Beethoven got famous? .... By playing his "Music"... A performing art ART ..A-R-T ..!!! It happens when a musician plays!!! Its in the " air". so to speak ...to the hearts and minds of the listener.... Argerich is from Argentina..hardly Chinese...compare her e minor Concerto , with any of them! You hear... Listen : The prodigy Ruth Slenczynska , is the last living link to the Great Romantic Tradition in Piano playing...listen to her...not Argerich

[@minfan7815]

@@valparks6733 Bruce Liu was born in Paris, and grows up in Montreal Canada. French is his native language. Where do you think he went to school? STOP your racism!

[@valparks6733]

Min Fan ! ...whatever that means ! ... here's my reply to you. ...Bull Shit!!! ... Liu was born in a toilet bowl ...he grew up in a trash can ! He plays like it too!! Look he's Chop sticks!!! NOT Chopin !!! Do u know I have been diagnosed with TB !!! That's what killed Chopin !!! But , Liu's F - ing around killed Chopin's e minor Concerto !!! I am not a racist!!!! You Are!!! No more B S. .... and it's Mr. Parks to you !

[@waynepiano]

Congrats Bruce for a deserved win!! We haven't had a first prize-winner from North America for the past 50/51 years (previously Garrick Ohlsson in 1970) and Bru e Liu broke the ice!!

[@寝子-h1h]

BLUCEさんの演奏を聴いてるとき違う曲？と思ってしまうぐらい凄過ぎて衝撃的な演奏でした。本当に感動しました。ファツィオリと仲良しですね😙

[@アイシャ-b8w]

私は今、毎日とても苦しい状況ですが、ブルースさんの演奏を毎日聴いて幸せを感じ、心の安定を保つことができています。感謝の気持ちが溢れ出します。感動をありがとう。そして私を救ってくれて、ありがとう。