Tchaikovsky Nutcracker "Pas de deux" - Sheng Cai (Encore)

Pianist Sheng Cai performs Tchaikovsky Nutcracker pas de deux
Live at Teatro Degollado, Mexico
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Recorded live on October 18th, 2015

[@bingo1232]

One of the GREATEST pieces ever written. Well-miked and interpreted. Bravo!

[@tonyli9249]

While the music is the best, I have to say this piano quality/sound is terrible, sounds like cracked. 😮

[@flightmansam]

Love the cello player in the background at 0:56 playing along with he's fingers.

[@EraPianist]

Wow, I didnt realize myself, great to point it out Sam, and nice to meet you !

[@johnfawcett4260]

Nice Observation! How great xD

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

I was going to point that out and immediately came to the comment section. To my surprise it had already been commented. I'm glad you noticed it too. :)

[@handelviola]

It’s a big celli solo in the orchestra part.

[@BuddyDean]

I like his virtuoso ending to the Pletnev arrangement, which is more in line with the original orchestration rather than Pletnev's subdued ending. Quite a virtuoso performance!

[@atlantspan3887]

This ending is from Tchaikovsky’s own transcription!

[@Chopin-Etudes-Cosplay]

@@atlantspan3887 Tchaikovsy had his own transcription of this?

[@SHERRYDUNNE]

I am a pianist and the piano is my favorite instrument. He does a very commendable job bringing out all the different melodies and parts,but the piano can’t do justice to the full orchestration. It is short changing the huge and complex depth of richness and layers this piece requires. He plays very well and brings out all the parts but the Pas de Deux demands full orchestration. That being said I much prefer this ending rather than the weak ones on some other transcriptions.. the weight and glory and majesty of this amazing piece deserve more than a piano can give it. Nothing less than a full orchestra can provide the magnitude this masterpiece demands and. Deserves.

[@matthewkolodziej]

Amazing performance but I agree. Nothing can match the cataclysmic glory of this piece played by full orchestra

[@SHERRYDUNNE]

@@matthewkolodziej Cataclysmic glory nails it!

[@pianoman551000]

T 52:00, the Cellist in the background is silently 'dueting' with the soloist. In the original score, this is where the cellos have the lead in the melody.

[@EraPianist]

Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!

[@braselton94]

EraPianist how hard is it to play?

[@medviation]

I'd say it's not one of the most difficult pieces to play but it needs a lot of practice and technique to make the arpeggios to sound smooth.

[@dfh212]

i have watched this video what seems to be 1,000 times and every time it's like the first time. He plays with guts and soul at the end. Finally, a pianist who takes the ending of this song and soars with it. The big ending is a show! Bravo!

[@francisrfawkes142]

This is full of pathos and passion. It is a favorite of mine.

[@LukeFaulkner]

My favourite piano transcription! I filmed it in a ballroom recently (on my page). Would love to hear your thoughts, Sheng :)

[@SamBankman-Fried]

actually really beautiful - music and venue

[@pianoman551000]

A most wonderful performance! Where was the venue? A 1905 Beaux Arts designed townhouse in NYC?

[@FirstLast-hq6xg]

@@pianoman551000 Savile Club, London

[@user-tx1ey6hl7k]

Мне нравится это исполнение тем, что Sheng Cai уделяет внимание мелодии на фоне арпеджио и играет с чувствами и личным отношением к музыке! Пока что это моё самое любимое исполнение этого сочинения в транскрипции фортепиано. I like it!

[@mateandrik1806]

Thank you dear Sheng. I love have lovely memories with this piece and your beautiful rendition made me feel really nostalgic. I want to stand up and dance right away!

[@ginax8307]

ballet?

[@MrRDIEHL49]

Hello Era, I have always found Tchaikovsky difficult to play, you played that with such ease, that was brilliant, my hat of to you, Roger :)

[@7pianoforte]

Very beautifully done and rendered with such pathos. It is one of my favorites.

[@Virginielie]

Bravo ....brilliant artist with an incredible piano version !

[@leonardocordova78]

Congratulation friend for you concert in Jalisco, wonderful encore and "Que viva México"

[@nehamab]

I was so proud when I saw so many people are applauding and admire your extraordinary talent that I always knew.

[@kwixotic]

Bravissimo! Fabulous technique and an expressiveness that goes with it.

[@gdragonlovesona]

Just how... this is perfect!

[@kwixotic]

I just love how much he immerses himself in this, REALLY in the zone with it!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Mr Sheng, esta, para mí, es una de sus interpretaciones inolvidables. Bravo!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@liina6799]

Every time i hear this piece, i have to cry. So perfectly played! Thank you so much 🥰

[@wstnli725]

I love Sheh Cai for I have felt something special at the middle and near the end of it. He's got something special, and I feel he does care a lot about this performance. Thanks, Shen Cai.

[@joanaangelicasoareslima3487]

MOVING AND FASCINATING! BRAVO!!!

[@KittyCate105]

Your absolutely fantastic, I adore this piece and you were playing it like a king, honestly, my congrats!! =D

[@avuncular300]

Such sublime justice you have done to Tchaikovsky's treasured ballet . It was wonderful. Thank you so much......

[@miguale]

C'est toujours un vrai bonheur que de vous écouter... magnifique... vous méritez mon cher Sheng Cai tous les superlatifs musicaux ! Bravo et merci pour ce partage. Michèle

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Best piano version I ever heard! Congratulations, not only for your technique but the passion! Bravo!!!

[@nicolenorm9456]

Merci pour nous laisser profiter de votre talent!

[@kwixotic]

I like this so much because I admire Sheng's enthusiasm evident because he really relishes playing this.

[@frankkent3504]

desde ese concierto, no eh podido dejar de escucharte! muchas felicidades, y gracias por brindar esos momentos de talento en tu música.

[@vmei8853]

Dear Sheng, I am so proud of you, really amazing, you are the best !!!

[@coill128]

Really enjoed your perfomance, i so love this composition.

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Thank you for ever!

[@helladm1]

Wonderful - you play this piece so easy.... - RESPECT And CONGRATULATION!!! best wishes for you - Hella

[@josuegialis8146]

I cried.

[@steypimentel3718]

beatiful que gran pianista es usted me ha hecho llorar con esa interpretación :')

[@kwixotic]

The acoustics in that room are fantastic and really enhance the appeal of the pianist's playing.

[@Superbdragon]

This is the best piano version I've ever heard of this transcription.

[@vampiredutchess1]

This is beautiful😭😭😭❤️

[@RobertoMarroquinmarroco]

Hola querido amigo Sheng Cai que belleza es enorme y un Clásico enorme de un gran maestro genio de la música Tchaikovsky, siempre me a gustado muchisimo gracias por compartir y recibe saludos de tu amigo desde Mexico un gran abrazo y te sigo como siempre okidoki bey bey ciao

[@bharatjhaveri]

Bravo Chang, heavenly rendition !

[@EraPianist]

Thank you Bharat, nice to meet you !

[@carlosfangano8068]

Para esta tarde tan fría de julio en Buenos Aires, Sheng Cai, interpreta a Tchaikovsky, como pocos, con alma, sentimiento y emoción. Gracias amigo lejano, la música une a todos por igual. Carlos Alberto Fangano, barrio Floresta, Buenos AIres, 10.07.2020.

[@krzesisawa8483]

Przyjemność dla słuchacza, dziękuję...

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Inolvidables interpretaciones !

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Está interpretación es un maravilloso regalo de la vida del que no logro privarme. Insuperable! Gracias!!!

[@ahjenchang]

Oh---My---Goodness.... Really like it! Great Great Job!!

[@avuncular300]

What a fabulous venue. And of course a fabulous encore.

[@CarmenCruzLopez]

Hermosa composición y buena interpretación.

[@ysellarobins7965]

It makes me feel warm and fuzzy

[@federicoi.weinhold1749]

Superb.

[@EraPianist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scottwallace1]

I don’t know if this is a legend, but the story is that this piece came about as a bet from one of Tchaikovsky’s contemporaries that he couldn’t create a credible classical arrangement from a scale. Talk about a mic drop response. Kapow!!!

[@rudbeckie1]

Nádherné! Díky!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Puedo escucharla miles de veces! 🇦🇷👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Caestus9]

Wonderful music and a great performance. It was a big pleasure to listen to you.

[@beatrizlejarza507]

Igualmente, deseandole felicidad y paz a Usted ysus seres queridos. Un gran abrazo!

[@margaretayroles3607]

Magnifique Sheng Cai

[@stutti42]

Thank you so much for uploading this wonderfull performance. Best wishes to you , -- Lee

[@Roxy2907]

Just Beautiful!

[@RitaEvelynYanez]

Thank you, love. I miss you when the evening is quiet and still!

[@marylightness8743]

SUBLIME!! brillante interpretación,realmente maravilloso!! esperamos que algún día venga a Santiago de Chile maestro!

[@user-qn7ez7lq7b]

最後のキラキラ✴️している部分まで ご自分でアレンジしたみたいでパーフェクト👌

[@HappyGlobe]

Спасибо Вам за такое исполнение! Вы супер талантливый человек!

[@kwixotic]

This might be my favorite rendition of this piece which is not to the others aren't at all bad; just seems more spirited, has a greater depth of feeling.

[@mariavelazquezdeangulo1640]

Congratulations !!!! Thanks for sharing .

[@LesleyBosMotivation]

Beautiful you sound amazing

[@Ivonne1006]

Como siempre brillante!

[@elisavieira737]

Bravo

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Siempre inolvidable!🇦🇷

[@bruceleroyhoffman]

Just when I thought that I'd never like piano music... :-)

[@demetridongas2554]

Incredible!

[@gilbergen7232]

Tu arrive à mettre en avant ces notes qui ne sont pas FORTE sur la partoche ; c'est fort de fruit ! bellissime .

[@ladyhawkke7002]

Very beautiful interpretation. You are very talented. Thanks for posting

[@EraPianist]

Thank you very much!

[@heatheranna]

Bravisimo! Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@urielmejia2579]

Es una magistral interpretación. Desde Colombia.

[@TaoForceDex]

Talented guy he is! I used to go to high school with him.....those were the days

[@EraPianist]

How are you ?

[@TaoForceDex]

@@EraPianist I'm doing alright man. How about you ? Still in Toronto?

[@Ivonne1006]

Thank you dear friend! Welcome to the pleasure of greeting.

[@abczwq8364]

bravo ... hermoso !!!!

[@philiprostek]

Bravo!!

[@brokenkarma1049]

MARAVILLOSO!

[@Laurentiius]

Brilliant!

[@paul-zx5du]

Different ending!!! Awesome!

[@lucyprovedel7065]

Fantastic performance!

[@MarcosAntonio-tc1bg]

O seu talent and parceiro! Brazil

[@sofiaf2883]

3:21 beautiful.

[@montanacortez2958]

beautiful steady melody

[@paolofranceschi6874]

Come canti! Bravo!

[@ZoiPana]

Congratulations!!

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

This must be one of the hardest peices to play because you have to cover the harp as well as the strings. Sublime piece.....of course! And to say great performance isn't enough! Loved it!!

[@beatrizlejarza507]

Espléndido!!

[@purwodadimrapen2525]

Omg,, 👍👍❤❤

[@isigarre4846]

que linda Era, sabes el otro día estuve viendo una obra de teatro cortita, basada en las estaciones del año. Fue interesante. piano barroco, bueno yo no entiendo mucho, pero si me gustó escucharlo, al igual que tu música, Clavicembal, creo que se llama. un saludo, buenas noches Era.

[@isigarre4846]

EraPianist Siempre a ti, Era, buenas noches 🎼🎶

[@annalucy5307]

very well played..amazing

[@PK0809]

Apresenta o "Pas de Deux" de uma maneira tão convincente que sentimos como se dois pianos diferentes estivessem na mesma música.

[@EraPianist]

Gracias !

[@miac8348]

Kagila-gilalas! Salamat!

[@fannyjemwong]

HERMOSO

[@noamizrahi6889]

Amazing!!!

[@Pushkin62]

Wonderful!

[@DilekRedzep]

Wonderful Bravo

[@ruthbooth7914]

Gods Pianist

[@gabrielaledezma3766]

Wounderful