CHRISTIAN LI / Menuhin Competition 2018, Closing Gala

[@zachau3428]

my mum used to tutor him and i got to see him every week so that was pretty cool. hes also a very nice kid and very humble

[@lp1a_]

That's cool

[@Inbaroush]

Was he a Suzuki student?

[@台湾人タピオカミルクティーが大]

Isn't Christian studies with Dr Robin Wilson?

[@benpk5]

@@台湾人タピオカミルクティーが大 maybe not in violin

[@Sara-tr2gh]

You mean he used to tutor your mum? Little guy seems like he was tutored in the womb 🤣

[@carolshang]

I'm very glad to see that the first prize was shared by two sweet kids. They both won without hating each other. Music is not about competition, it's about sharing the beauty of sound with the world.

[@garrychang3022]

思含Sihan 👍👍👍👍👍

[@melcomepay6668]

Amen to that! Another musical angel Child.

[@larryseguin703]

Sihan .S 9

[@whoisthispianist01]

Every single person in the music industry will tell you that music is about competition.

[@whoisthispianist01]

@Jun Zhi Xue there is more profit in popular contemporary music, however the classical music business is all about money too. It costs $6500.00 to hire the small recital hall at Carnegie Hall. It costs about $100USD to break a classical Artist into the US market.

[@jonlinchua]

This boy plays with such maturity that it's almost scary. But then he still has all these cute awkward moments like at the beginning where he almost walks the wrong way, and at the end of course. It's so endearing, and a sobering reminder that he's still a child.

[@destroyr-bd9pr]

Usually, the path offstage is between the concertmaster and the audience, and he is probably used to walking off that way after his performances, so I would say that is actually a sign of his maturity, since he has performed so much that he is used to walking that path offstage.

[@atheobe]

And what about you ? Who do you think you are ?

[@wellwellwellno]

are u chloe chua's mom?

[@tatehancock2345]

thats what i was gonna ask

[@msbimbo1000]

Totally agree with you that this kid can be super matured when playing but still being a kid in life. This is precious! They should always have their childhood!!

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Did everyone notice Chloe's grace and charm when Christian won the audience prize? She was thrilled and applauded enthusiastically with a great big smile, so heartwarming!

[@aminnie845]

lilianwriter do you have the video link to share ?

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Yes I do and I will be happy to share it with you. Please email me directly at [e-mail]. Much easier to do it that way. Thanks! L

[@Yalex_-eb1rv]

That's good sportsmanship :)

[@lovemetu]

@A minnie is this the link you are looking for ? Prize giving ceremony. Menuhin Competition 2018, Junior finals results kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJDTq4SBZpV5j6s

[@melcomepay6668]

lilianwriter yes, she's charming..thanks to BOTH of them.....♥️♥️from 🇬🇧.

[@justineraytizon4118]

He's staring down at different sections, giving signals and literally conducting the whole orchestra as if he was a 60 or 70 year old conductor who had been well seasoned by decades upon decades of musical experience. It's unbelievable!

[@felixolive7030]

I notice the same thing. He is naturally and spontaneously doing that. He has an amazing gift and talent. Him and Teo Gertler are my favorite solo violinists

[@huporhaha1]

I speak as an ex-pianist who learned to play on a concert grand piano (John Broadwood) that filled our "front room" in the early 1960s. This filled me with warmth. After a local dental anaesthetic that went wrong in 1995 when I was still in my 30s the co-ordination of my right hand to my brain was severely hampered. In a fit of frustrated temper, I got rid of my violin and my piano despite the fact that my left hand could still master the violin fingering and any left hand part of a masterpiece by Bach or Mozart work for piano (or organ for that matter). I was frustrated...... I felt robbed, but as I have aged, I have appreciated the abilities of others. My brain still comprehends the complexities of many manuscripts but my fingers on my right hand are severely disobedient. I went to the dentist for a filling on that fateful day in 1995 but the anaesthetic entered an unintentional artery and numbed a part of brain that actually died from the anaesthetic. I will never again be able to play up to the standard of 1001 talented youngsters, but I have learned, that despite my own disappointments, I can now listen to, and appreciate the amazing God-given talents others have.This is a delight to listen to and hope for the future.... well done all you amazing youngsters - play on......! Take heart, all those of you who "never made the grade" - there are thousands of us! We appreciate the talents of others and wish we could replicate their performances. However, when we are successful there are unbearable pressures to perform even better. When we perform amazingly, there may be someone else with a slightly di8ffertent interpretation that attracts to positive attention of the judges.

[@donaldsmith7285]

@Arole Flynn what a touching comment you wrote.you are a very kind hearted person 🌹❤️

[@wendyshell8679]

Bringback Britain I’m so sorry for what happened to you,.I’m very glad that you can still enjoy music; that’s a great triumph!

[@09116790]

You are loved as you are

[@worshiptogetherwt]

[@susannestechow1009]

I can understand you. I was an early born child and the doctors at the hospital wanted to stop the birth process and they had have an operation on my mother, but it made no sense, her uterus was been closed by the doctors, but Inevertheless I came out. That caused a hypo-oxygen damage. Fortunately it is very little, a kind of minimal spastic. Therefore I could not get the full perfection on the violin, but I was a violinist at a small German theatre for some years , then a musicologist with an exam and now I still play the violin. I had also a crisis with my playing at the middle of the 90s. I did not know the reason of my health problems (there are also some other little health problems, I am rather short-sighted, e. g.) for a long time, and I was rather depressed, when I heard of all. But I got improve the abilities of both hands by other works, like e. g. handcrafts, and I did not lay away my violin because I love music and the violin too much. People with such problems should never give up, and that it`s not true, what some people say: that music may be not important for life. No. I cannot imagine a life without music for myself, and music is a wonderful way to express onelelf towards other people and to get into a relation to them, I think. One can improve the feelings of other people and of oneself. Thanks to your comment, and I wanted to encourage you.

[@clvsidy]

Chloe Chua : four seasons - Winter Christian Li : four seasons - Summer

[@63rdwho]

This young man is incredible, as also is the young lady - Chloe Chua - who jointly won the first prize with him too. Close one's eyes while listening to either of them and you would think you were listening to adult musicians with many years of experience. This is absolutely stunning.

[@csudakov1]

This must be like the same chilling moment as watching MOZART perform !

[@4x_01_hiutungchan6]

That boy has 4 fine tuners and he’s- ohmygod what is my life

[@appleheaddefender]

My hands are also not strong enough to turn pegs

[@glaeoviolin795]

@@appleheaddefender weak

[@appleheaddefender]

@@glaeoviolin795 not really but i have bendy thumb syndrome so if hurts too much

[@glaeoviolin795]

@@appleheaddefender ha

[@appleheaddefender]

@@glaeoviolin795 yes it has no resistance

[@oliverdutack6272]

playing all this, often with closed eyes, and he looks at least 20 years older when he does it, almost like an old soul reborn ... incredible performace

[@johnny2303]

Somehow a strange feeling came over me while watching this boy. It seems to me that there is someone else playing through him. Its old

[@aufbrechen]

Never forget the reality of reincarnation. Maybe one of these old Zen-Masters, who now plays violin.

[@tabijo453]

I agree...look at his expressions

[@rowanjones1435]

He plays like he's been playing for 40 years. His expressions, his movements, his quality... It's so bizarre

[@stranraerwal]

@@rowanjones1435 : it's not "bizarre"- it's wondrous and deeply moving. He is a "prodigy" which means he is quite a genius!!!

[@SpiramusPresents]

Who else but the Spirit within we all share !!!

[@jamesc9743]

He is clearly a child prodigy. He earned my respect.

[@망히-z9z]

Twice more respect goes to the teacher.

[@carlospartidas1082]

He is the most worthy representative of the human race.

[@meditater99]

I'm just a classical music lover after watching both Chloe and Christian played I personally prefer Christian's performance because of his facial expressions and body movements bring me more into his music than Chloe's but there is no doubt both of them are super talented.

[@kesleropera]

what a prodigy, he is absolutely amazing!! Commanding the stage....wow

[@joyanngoddard2033]

Just love how the adults are smiling as he tunes his violin.

[@baddinosaur1548]

The facial expressions added so much to his amazing performance. A special treat to see.

[@emiliapitkala5955]

His playing is amazing. How can this young person play this maturely? Also as a person he seems captivating. I wish a bright future and all the best for this boy!😊❤

[@ThPappas]

The boy has a very high IQ for sure.

[@tns-rox]

The genius of Vivaldi played by the genius of Li. Heaven.

[@elizalai3520]

Without looking at this young prodigy’s face, one would think the music must come a celebrated adult violinist!

[@evrencagin]

You can see from his facial expressions. He lives and experiences the pieces as if they are part of his soul. ❤ Amazing.

[@stuartrharder8057]

I admire the way in which Christian engages the adult musicians in his performance.

[@songsabai3794]

That is such a heart-warming moment of him receiving the "chocolates".

[@aperson2730]

And the little kiss on the cheek 🙂

[@steveli6967]

Yeah

[@mickey3387]

I have always believed that a child prodigy like Christian is truly an old soul! Truly amazing to see , watch & hear. His hands look like an adult's hands to me. I wish Christian & the young girl, who won with him, have successful lives with their brilliant gift of musicianship.

[@johnny2303]

Yes its old but who is it?

[@mickey3387]

Does it matter?

[@Andytlp]

@@johnny2303 Who knows could be 10 generations back.

[@Fidi987]

I love how he is playing with his whole body!

[@escargot1535]

He gives me chills. Such an honor to listening to him.

[@cindymonk869]

The expression of music lives in this child! The world is blessed with such talent and wonder. Another beautiful creation of God.

[@stranraerwal]

what should I be saying as an atheist? Is he a creation of the spiritus mundi?

[@rulin4962]

Sorry to break it out to you. He was not created by God, he is a child of his parents who gave him great support and his talent and hard work brought him to the success.

[@009crono]

音を操る超高性能ロボットみたいな動きをするのに、表情が豊かだから引き込まれる。 すごい才能だというのがよく分かる。

[@aperson2730]

The lady at the end who gave him the chocolates was very sweet to give him a little kiss on the cheek at the end 😗

[@steveli6967]

True

[@paperbird7792]

T_T i want to do that too...

[@Wan-Malaysia]

Brilliant. Amazing. His facial expressions reveal everything. He's in charge. He's in control. Such composure, unfazed by the enormity of his performance in front of consummate players. Simply a great blessing.

[@pureenergyhealing_australia]

Wow !!!! Congratulations Christian, you are TOTALLY AMAZING !!! Everyone in Australia is so proud of your win, and we are all so fortunate to be blessed with you and your huge talent. Also, a heartfelt thank you to your entire family for supporting you and your incredible gift.

[@MichaelFlynn0]

Onya Christian = you little beauty.

[@shazzaleone6288]

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !!! Done good mate 😄

[@marilyneileen]

you must have experienced John of God healings.

[@fredsharp7419]

Truly phenomenal that such a youngster can have mastered such technique and developed such musicianship at his young age. WE have witnessed genius of the highest order. Amd there is no doubt whatsoever that he loved every minute of his music-making!

[@CTruitt]

The emotion on his face is just so......sigh......makes you cry. Such a talented young man

[@hansstopfer878]

He is a genius and will give many concerts around the world in the future.

[@ChiefHerzensCoach]

Next year he will be performing Paganini Violin Concerto - what a journey !

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

We are all witnesses to a glorious miracle in the art of violin playing. Thank you, Christian, and all those who have surrounded you with a life of love and music. What a lucky world this is, with Christian Li in it! Love and admiration from Lilian Duval in the U.S.

[@gacheng]

lilianwriter （

[@chungdhn]

Christian, your violin performance integrated us all in one.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Indeed!

[@akkeylucky]

lilianwriter たた

[@aminnie845]

Chloe Chua was interviewed by BBC a few days ago....when will it be christians turn ? Can’t wait to hear him speak.

[@geoffthomson1686]

What a captivating, splendid and endearing performer Christian is. I love how he keeps his fellow performers in check by conducting with his body. Quite masterful.

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

Truly exceptional. He isn't playing solo!

[@mendelsonc9033]

I love his expression.......

[@GregorioMartinez-o6q]

Sin palabras, por si sola las 2 presentaciones 👌 es un virtuoso 🤫👏

[@michaelc7723]

Christian Li and Chloe Chua are both astonishingly talented and skilled. It is fortunate that they will continue to occasionally surpass each other and learn in ways and that only they will hear. Christian Li seems to have a pretty good violin. I wonder if it existed when his great-grandparents were born. Interesting that he gazed at his bow , then invited the superb orchestra to stand during the applause.

[@WinnieAngeline]

his music is speaking something that he isn't. it felt like the sadness he had was transferred into the notes in every second he was playing😢 almost teared me up.

[@shazzaleone6288]

You are an empath thats why.😊

[@joseluisg.3547]

Es impresionante, tanto su virtuosismo con el violín como la forma en que dirige la orquesta con sus gestos. No me canso de verlo una y otra vez. 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@mysticmouse7261]

It is Music itself which is present here in the body of a child. It is called by the spell of incomparable Genius.

[@mathjoker]

I’ve listened to some recordings of this piece but I keep coming back to this one. He plays it with such intensity.

[@sheytanovamalena]

Inimitable perfection! I read some biting comments about his age - the music business is bursting with sweet little "child prodigies" who make silly women fall apart with rapture and click on idiotic videos. This one is from another galaxy. Music doesn't care about age - and this here is anything but "another child prodigy". This is a fully mature, perfectly evolved, perfectly sensitive and controlling grown-up musician in a child body. Call it a genius or reincarnation, or whatever - it doesn't matter. This performance wouldn't have been any bit less of a masterpiece, had he been fourty instead of ten while playing this way. This is definitely The interpretation of this concerto; the optimum version! The one that every next interpretation should be measured by. I hate the world miracle, and people using it. But this word exists to describe events like this one.

[@trolldejean3326]

Next winner 2020 - not yet born !

[@irun_mon]

i heard he just born yesterday, probably playing violin right now while breastfeeding

[@isaluvscarti]

@Juanes Nieto ikr

[@lunats2211]

So Menuhin 2021!!!

[@ericshumsky9120]

He is such a natural not only for violin playing but Chrustian is such a fine leader and better than most conductors who often get in the way.

[@slickchick8292]

I happened to stumble across this after watching the lie you told in April and stood here in my bathroom in awe forgetting to grab a towel and step out of the shower. This child is the epitome of a prodigy. I’m stunned that someone so very young could capture Vivaldi’s emotion during these pieces. 😳

[@veronique-dhyanab2213]

Cet enfant m’a profondément touchée par sa puissance son charisme et la beauté de son jeu. Il m’a fait redécouvrir les 4 saisons d’une manière incomparable. Christian tu es un maître et Vivaldi t’aurait adopté d’emblée en t’écoutant. Tu es un miracle et un don de Dieu. Merci 🙏🏼

[@EddieHurt]

The wonderful music of 18th century Antonio Vivaldi lives on through the consummate artistry of 10-year old Christian Li. I feel awe and elation at the capacity of young violinists like Christian Li and Chloe Chua, co-winners of this competition. The Four Seasons lives on through them and other youths, and this bodes well for the future of classical music. Perhaps some of them later become composers themselves and youths three hundred years from now will play their creations.

[@rider2731]

WOW! I am speechless. Look at that facial expressions, they make it even more enjoyable in seeing him play.

[@pagano1905]

Carrying the whole orchestra from his young and yet so mature 10 years. We are privileged and I am so touched by such a charming genius ❤

[@geland8008]

Christian does not play the music. He is the music.

[@FonsecaStatter]

Beautifull... There is hope for the world...

[@Fencingfish69]

The last time when my teacher asked me why I kept four fine tuners I showed him this. now I'm playing the Viola:D

[@mariannespilman4503]

That's not playing ..that's feeling the music from the deepest part of your soul an old soul ❤️

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Christian, I really really enjoyed watching you play with so much passion and sensitivity too, and you put your whole heart and soul into this performance, absolutely brilliant, and breathtakingly beautiful too Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 Bravo 👏 ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@miatemple]

WOW! FULL BODY CHILLS. What an amazing kid, and I love how he felt the music. Incredible!!!

[@wclewis123]

Nice interaction with orchestra. Nice performance. Wonderful violinist. Can it get any better than this?

[@tartini2000]

He brought me to tears. Very best! Good luck to him!

[@helenho1218]

Bravo!!! Musical genius requires the right environment - supportive parents, inspirational teacher and hard working student who really enjoys the music and displays and communicates his enjoyment to the audience. Christian , your playing warms the heart of your audience and the world is richer because of you. Keep up your positive force to brighten up a world full of miseries.

[@김민서-p7f9i]

I didn't know 1/2 size violin can makes sound like that!!

[@emmal.5732]

김민서 isn’t it 3/4? I might be wrong.

[@carolshang]

Emma L. I'm pretty sure it's his second 1/2 size violin. He had another 1/2 violin. This one sounds fantastic.

[@emmal.5732]

Sihan. S oh really? Wow I’m really impressed.

[@emmal.5732]

Even more than I was before, that is.

[@carolshang]

Emma L. I think he got this violin before he went to Carneige Hall last year. Why do I feel like a detective tho😂

[@jeffreyychen]

I felt so bad laughing my ass off when he gestured for the orchestra to stand and looking at the height difference

[@samg8761]

it's musically and technically so perfect that is scary at this age...bravo kid. love every note you played.

[@jasond6890]

This perfectly shows what real music and musicians should be like. UNBELIEVABLE!!! How lucky that I get to watch this.

[@davidong1997]

Christian is really good... even for a non musical person like me, I was mesmerized by him. He is totally into it.

[@georgiam4764]

I don't even play the violin, I play the clarinet and still got my self esteem crushed YEET real talent!!!!! I really wish I were as talented as him

[@ghislaineaerts2330]

Magnificent performantie ,and so pure !

[@giovanniangelucci1526]

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Venezia, 4 marzo 1678 - Vienna, 28 luglio 1741) - "Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione" (Opus 8 n° 2) RV315 in Sol Minore (G minor) - L'estate - The summer. Mirabile esecuzione del violino solo. Un vero prodigio. Mirabile execution of the solo violin. A true prodigy. G.A.

[@MoahGentle]

This boy is one to watch out for! Beautiful play!

[@jordannet]

I used to hate this vivladi piece "Summer" but when i heard over and over it became the best of vivaldi , i am addicted on vivladi summer , thanks vivaldi

[@richardong6640]

Amazing! Especially his body language while playing the violin, that just can’t be taught!

[@emeidragonofficial]

CHRISTIAN IS A PRODIGY HE IS THE BEST!!!!! BLESSINGS TO HIM-CHRISTIAN MY CONGRATULATIONS FROM PERU

[@apyoung2103]

Just amazing the emotion..the beauty...the compassion. I wish them many more years of filling everyone’s lives with beautiful music! ❤️

[@emmal.5732]

That was some master video editing at 8:45 wow. I'm also really glad that Christian and Chloe both received first prize! I really enjoyed watching them on the stage, performing and doing what they love. ❤️ you two, hope you have a wonderful career!

[@brutalnemo]

10 years old...love his enthusiasm and direction!

[@sergipanocoitado]

Eu estou hipnotizado pela performance a musicalidade desse garoto lindo de alma linda . Não sou musico mas chorei ao ouvir essa apresentação maravilhosa 💙 Deus abençoe esse menino que ele viva muito e leve esse amor pela música como um porta voz um bandeirante carregando no peito sua música encarnada . Bravo !!

[@MoahGentle]

He seem to shine at the most difficult parts.

[@jinhn5713]

Just feel emotion these little contestants devoted in their music.

[@gloriannamani1123]

Chloe and Christian will be among the greats...brilliant now...thank you!

[@vesnahill444]

He is absolutely adorable!

[@bigboyjohnny1191]

I got scared when he went to edge of the stage accidentally. I feared he was going to fall! Bless all of these musicians

[@arwenunklipbua7114]

He will become a next Yo-yo ma for violin. A very talented musician indeed.

[@susannestechow1009]

Christian Li was just 11, wasn't it? Stunning!

[@softlytone1149]

Christian was still 10 back in April 2018 😊

[@carlajama8742]

WOW-I love this kid! He's adorable!

[@patdnicenicois2613]

prodigious, we wish him a bright future

[@emmal.5732]

This video needs more likes. This kid is too amazing to ignore. Congratulations, and many good wishes to you!

[@LaReineBleue]

Such a pleasure and treat to watch him and Chloe play. They are tiny geniuses

[@serenesoul50]

Also my fave part!!! I just found out about them and they are absolutely amazing! 🙏🏼♥️

[@Rog5446]

I wish I had one thousandth of the talent that this young man has.

[@ΜυρσινηΤζελλου]

i can't wait to see how passionate this boy will become when he grows up. I can't wait to have his music break my heart. Few people feel music like him. His body is unable to resist it. Magnificent!

[@Henry-ge5dd]

张弛有度，缓急分秒，丝丝入扣，神情自若，群音锲入，地暖天光。真幸运听到深情投入演奏的小天才引领乐团，完美的音乐🎶表现。

[@jorgemoralesmoreno1274]

Es una interpretación excelsa un joven prodigio de la música

[@marysaleva2936]

🗼🇫🇷. Un surdoué du violon. Magnifique interprétation. C'est de l'excellence.👏👏👏👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sandracarli1110]

I think he really enjoys the quick parts of the music, then he gets so fast! :)

[@dianeconrardy829]

Brings tears to my eyes...

[@196518518]

Боже мой... мурашки волнами... мальчик просто невыносимо прекрасно играет. Тончайше. И все музыканты ему под стать. И произведение!!! Великолепно.

[@Alephrpy]

The way he cued the CM at 7:24 is too cute.

[@ricardonascimento6020]

Fantástico!!!! Excelente!!! BRAVO!!! 👏👏👏

[@peace_030]

어린 아이 경험으로 저런 풍부한 표정이 나온다는게 놀랍다....

[@LuAnZiNhOo458]

Meu Deus!!! que alegria, quando crescer quero ser igual essa criança!

[@selene4563]

twosetviolin brought me here

[@eriknystrom5839]

Erica Lopez Ling Ling brought me here....

[@m.g.n.r]

Looking for Ling Ling everywhere

[@MR2JONESY]

Ling ling approves

[@shirleyxialei9773]

Same lol

[@jennmunson1222]

Also looking for Ling Ling.

[@徐勤-f7l]

I saw the other one too and they are so good 😊😍😍