Eric Lu - Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No. 4 (third stage)

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[@Snoigel]

that thumbnail made me think I already watched it

[@IsabellerYT]

Same

[@user-ou2bv5no9e]

lol, same

[@b.blokzijl1189]

Same xD

[@midtwilightblue]

I was thinking YT must have had a better memory than I because I’m sure I have never searched for this either 🤣

[@raginbakin1430]

lmao

[@classical.pianist]

What a beautiful soul. He feels Chopin's anguish. Delicate, honest, open, vulnerable.

[@drinkyourselftosleep8999]

Claude Poux dude you couldn't imagine what he's feeling he isn't feeling Chopins pain he is using pain he has felt in the past and bringing it up as he plays so he can resonate with the song. Trust me I'm a pianist I've been playing for 7 years

[@gmiller4165]

The only way I could truly, emotionally play this piece, was in times of real anguish. Dark, hurtful moments in my life. I've found it hard to play this piece with the same impact while things are great. It may seem odd, but perhaps not... Music is from emotion and the soul, and playing without emotion or soul is pointless.

[@thatssoironic]

Drink Yourselftosleep oh wow! You must be a master or something! Are you ... is this .... God? Is that you? Cause I don’t know how you would know what the pianist is feeling otherwise. Perhaps he’s had a great life but he can EMPATHIZE and RELATE to Chopin’s anguish. But you would know, because you’ve been a pianist for SEVEN YEARS!

[@readthetype]

Why are you talking like that? Precisely who are you performing for? _“My pizza is warm, welcoming, humble, virtuous.”_ See how insane I sound? No one talks like that (except maybe people in movie trailers).

[@AliceInDarkness190]

Well, his facial expressions don't show anguish. More like joy and calmness. Good interpretation though

[@ttt38496]

so far the best performance on this masterpiece. so smooth so emotional so touching.

[@polskapianist]

ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL INTERPRETATIONS OF THIS PIECE

[@spuri0us]

I've not heard that last chord played better.

[@lansley8621]

Moura Lympany 2nd best after Eric!

[@TheVaughan5]

Absolutely. No words can describe the depth of this work, pure genius.

[@remyvanderzijden5213]

Yes very good but I think she does it even better ! :D m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpStpmClecmUmZo&pp=ygUUbmlubyBndmV0YWR6ZSBjaG9waW4%3D

[@remyvanderzijden5213]

Very good but imo she did it better :D m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpStpmClecmUmZo&pp=ygUUbmlubyBndmV0YWR6ZSBjaG9waW4%3D

[@kiad6509]

If you listen to Chopin in such a wonderful performance, you don't want to listen to any other music for a long time.

[@Pyrosek]

Mr Lu, best performance of this piece. Touching.

[@DaviLu]

Thx

[@Mazurkahay]

In my opinion too !

[@PhilipGarciaReacts]

Another heart melting performance. I particularly love to listen to everyone’s feeling on this piece: expressions of pain and beauty.

[@Amanda-re8sy]

I saw your comment twice for the same peice

[@zennabella1676]

IM LEARNING THIS NOW BUT MAKING IT SOUND THIS GOOD MAY BE HARD TO DO. I STARTED LEARNING THIS A FEW YEARS OR MORE AGO THEN THREW IN THE TOWEL BUT NOW IM LEARNING IT AGAIN AND THIS TIME I HOPE TO CONTINUE WITH IT. I WILL UPLOAD IT WHEN I THINK I CAN PLAY IT REASONABLY BUT I CANT PROMISE TO PLAY IT AS WELL AS THIS PERSON IN THE VIDEO.

[@ZKLofiTone]

@@Amanda-re8sy HOLLY!!! JUST AS WELL!!!

[@marii6030]

I love this performance, all the other covers I’ve heard are way too rushed but this is great-someone who is able to portray emotion through this piece but that isn’t over exaggerated

[@hosunchoe9831]

Absolutely. I've been scouring through KZbin to find the best rendition and I think I like this one the best so far.

[@TheVaughan5]

@@hosunchoe9831 Agreed. Perfection!

[@flo-yf4uf]

did you hear the version from Sokolov?

[@nannamumma4850]

@@flo-yf4uf Yes, but Eric Lu's is still the best for me. Nelson Goerner (a very fine Chopinist himself) called Eric a poet when he was judging the 17th Chopin competition in which Eric was a prize winner at only 17 years old - he's only 24 now & just gets better & better.☺

[@kevinm6790]

Covers. That’s funny.

[@Old_Catholic]

The unique quality of piano is that it can do sad with dignity at the same time.

[@khoinguyennguyen102]

If this wasn’t played at my funeral I’m not coming.

[@trung.nguyen.t]

:D

[@teresena]

2.

[@spoofy8804]

Unoriginal

[@angelinemapiano2543]

he conveys the anguish so perfectly...

[@TheVaughan5]

Has to be the finest performance I’ve ever heard. The depth and pathos of his playing are incomparable.

[@hojowojo]

i like his a lot, especially because i think a lot of people rush the left hand, and even though it is expressive i hate how the speed is rushed when the piece just starts. his interpretation of the piece is one of my favorites.

[@clairecarbot1137]

My piano teacher would pass out if I held my finger off the edge of the key like he did. It was beautiful though, of course.

[@theartofpiano6405]

As a piano teacher myself, the first time I saw him do it, I was a bit taken aback. Young students do this when they get tired of holding their hands up sometimes. But the more I watched, the more I realized it was a very purposeful technique, performed consistently on the same parts of each phrase. He's obviously trying to get that "sinking" feeling of the piece to come out in any way he can, isn't he? Pretty cool, actually! :-)

[@VKat]

@@theartofpiano6405 exactly what I thought. It’s intentional and emotive!

[@Gruuvin1]

@@theartofpiano6405 yep. "Sinking" is a good word to describe the feeling. Feeling is touch. His touch was sinking. So was Chopin's. This was correct. Let's hear a teacher play it... Bet it would look "stiff".

[@lucasgust7720]

The best performance of this I've heard so far. He is one of the few who understand that this is a sad piece. I can't understand why so many pianists play it with such an indifference.

[@user-lx8zw3lp2x]

Wonderful performance. I am Polish and I think that this masterpiece represents kind of pain inside every polish soul. Thank you

[@paullewis2413]

Is this the most incredibly beautiful 2 minutes 14 seconds of music ever written? Possibly

[@dt1-n2f]

The job of the C is to make the B sad.

[@obakeng1140]

YEEEEEEES!!

[@pubgplayer1720]

A man of culture, I see.

[@asloii_1749]

though it seems the A flat helps

[@ryrify]

Watching this exquisite performance has allowed me to feel much more expressive with the rhythm and dynamics, to really make this piece a part of my heart. What a beautiful interpretation, my goodness, the yearning and sorrow ❤❤❤

[@xyZabC-tg1pw]

amazing how such a simple piece can be so moving!👍🏻

[@asloii_1749]

simple in what way? the chord structure is pretty complex and i think its the most emotional part for lots of people

[@fredericchopin6445]

@@asloii_1749 i think he meant the technical aspect?

[@neptune8590]

It's simple to play, hard to convey the meaning

[@LagartoChicloso]

@@neptune8590 this was my first piece that i learned from start to finish, wasnt hard for me, and i played it like 50 times, or more. i played a lot with rubato, dynamics on the second part, etc. i reached a point in wich the best rendition of the piece was my own (on my opinion), everyone seems to play it so fast or like its something like it isnt. Eric Lu played it really good in my opinion

[@georgealderson4424]

Beutifully played, just the right speed and volume at least for me anyway. Even the pained expression was genuine and not artificial or put of place. Bravo Maestro!

[@karolpawlowski5368]

Pan Fryderyk Chopin jest dumą Polski! Cały naród jest z niego dumny! 🇵🇱

[@marcinlewicki7659]

Chopin był bardziej francuzem imo, miłego dnia

[@marunio69]

Panie Karol - duma narodowa to cecha ludzi ktorzy nic w zyciu nie osiagneli. czy pan mu pomagal w pisaniu? jesli nie to prosze nie byc dumny - prosze cos zagrac na wlasne konto.....

[@maxkolanko2441]

Panie Karol Pawłowski, jeśli jest Pan tak bardzo dumny z naszego wirtuoza fortepianu, że jest Polakiem to dlaczego nie pisze Pan po polsku - Fryderyk Szopen?

[@marunio69]

@@maxkolanko2441 chubs sie posaun cos pomylilo..... panski komentarz nie zwiazany z moim postem. prosze pisac po trzezwemu

[@wojtek7222]

@@marcinlewicki7659niektorzy mowia ze byl bardziej polski niz sama Polska

[@jeffreyfleming4016]

That is beautiful.🙂

[@jeffdawson2786]

🎶. That’s the delicate touch and building tension it deserves. Superb❗️

[@josecarlosnogueira7532]

The best interpretation I have ever heard. So stunning. Thanks and congratulations Eric Lu 🎹👏❤️

[@monikasajecka5601]

Jedno z najbardziej emocjonalnych wykonań Prelude in E minor Op.28 No.4

[@mrsnegy6001]

This is just super performed.

[@BilalAtabeyOfficial]

The best interpretation and performance i have ever heard.. ❤

[@AAAUTOSLONDON]

Superb , Eric has the touch of a master.

[@dorothymichaels4996]

Love this sensitive recording with a soulful and feeling tempo.........Thank you Eric Lu!!!

[@jft792]

The most perfect rendition out there. Hands down. Exactly exactly how it was meant to be played. Thank you.

[@kassandra171-h7z]

Best interpretation so far I have seen of this piece.

[@JeremiahDixon44]

Perfect! - only piece i can listen to.

[@norabowers6066]

Oh my gosh.... Soooo beautiful!

[@marcusee1234nation]

Sublime performance that extracts the pure melancholia from Chopin.

[@Sergio200969]

I LOVE THIS PIECE

[@agnieszkasmieja9650]

Beautiful....

[@pleasedontfeedthe6235]

I can feel him feeling this piece. Incredible passion in his playing 👏

[@zorya9114]

The best performance of this piece ever

[@b1LL1eMc]

Absolutely stunning! Best version I've heard! Thank you!

[@BertFlanders]

Excellent performance!

[@surfelvis5946]

I felt like I was in his living room listening to him play; it was only him, and he didn't know that I was there.

[@petihundeuhun8950]

I will go crazy!!! The first 6 seconds of the piece is just incredible, how he played the first 3 notes with his right hand. Then, the bass comes in very-very gently full with emotions. BUT, especially the 2nd. "B" by switching from pinky to index finger, just quiter a tiny bit, giving a very sad and "tragic" effect. Just repeat the first 5-6 seconds over and over again and listen to it carefully. Of course, the stage reverb comes to it too and also the wonderful kind of "bright" and accurate type of sound of the Yamaha. I am loosing my mind just by listening to the first 2-3 notes :DDDD

[@maxrosas9511]

Ste men XD laik

[@giandomenicolupo372]

You have a good ear!

[@ianscott6680]

Une des meilleures interprétation que j'ai entendu..Superbe !!

[@meruhan-kazuchan]

Excellent skill and beautiful performance.

[@Jks435]

BRAVOOOOOO!!! MAGNIFIC, WONDERFUL

[@Longtack55]

One of the best. Thanks Eric Lu.

[@robertoangeloleoni1443]

Straordinaria interpretazione !

[@joeybatenga626]

Best 2 minutes of my life…

[@pfferraris]

bravissimo.

[@edithpf7405]

Mi alma se deleita con esta extraordinaria interpretación.

[@AnatolySmolyansky]

This is sublime. Raw human emotion. I can see Chopin playing it. Amazing.

[@oknarub3038]

Brilliant performance!

[@iFlyhigh1518]

My favorite interpretation so far.

[@mehdisoul1795]

I like your interpretation of Chopin on this Prelude.

[@TheVaughan5]

Absolutely sublime. How incredible that Chopin, within a framework of just over 2 minutes, composed what is to me possibly the most powerful piano work of all time.

[@josec.9042]

Una bellíssima interpretació d'aquest preludi. Thanks

[@pauliberg3492]

wonderful....

[@duonghoangminh7634]

Love the performance! The Yamaha CFX Concert grand was so touching!

[@m.moonsie]

THAT last big chord sounds so good!!

[@kevinm6790]

Lovely performance. Strange right hand finger movements.

[@martinhnilo7961]

"Simplicity is the highest goal, achievable when you have overcome all difficulties. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art." Fryderyk Chopin

[@tama7193]

속도도 적합하고, 멜로디의 음량도 발군이군요. 쇼팽의 마음이 전해집니다. 일본에서 듣고 있습니다. 감사합니다!

[@georgealderson4424]

Haha. Without reading your comment I have just said the same thing! Great minds think alike! Blessings and peace from UK

[@robertoangeloleoni1443]

da pelle d'oca....meraviglioso, struggente..inarrivabile !

[@pekkaT13]

Un magnífico regalo de Chopin. Bellísima interpretación. Gracias.

[@Toobula]

Wow, this is a terrific interpretation.

[@velcroman11]

If one can not hear Chopin’s grief, anger and sorrow in this piece then, you’re deaf!

[@justinparis7546]

Une interprétation de prodige... merci Eric :-)

[@ledi_v_kimono]

Гениальное исполнение! Спасибо)

[@steelpodmusic]

綺麗❤

[@user-yr9cj1dw9y]

Perfect!!

[@smokedouttutorials3487]

thank you Lu

[@tonymoroc]

Absolutely beautiful

[@FR-ty5vn]

Superb version - no showing off here - just as Chopin wrote it…almost - relearning now and will try to play in this manner - thank you 🙏

[@user-rq6kh3sh1d]

터치에서 마음이 투영되어 나온다 맑고 깨끗하고 영롱하군

[@RonnieD1970]

Omg this was a wonderful interpretation.

[@Clyde_Frog]

Imagine today's "music maker" being that dedicated to every single note..

[@milybelmont5170]

I love it!

[@mattjohnson9962]

Sorrowful dedication to my brother.

[@griffinellis1528]

What the audience doesn't know is he went full meta and foreshadowed the death of that one person that has to cough unapologetically in a performance.

[@princejonny]

such a lovely piece of work. first heard it in my freshman year of college ~ music was a required class ~. i was all grunge and punk rock at the time. you play well

[@david8157]

I think that's pretty much how it's supposed to go bravo

[@StefanoCianciNapoli]

masterful execution

[@douiikie]

This is so beautiful!!! love from poland!!💚🇵🇱

[@jameswyatt6648]

how delicate the left hand chords are he really has amazing emotion and technique

[@dianitall76]

Heartbreaking 💔. Beautiful

[@xxmwahh]

Oh my 1:16 is so beautifully played.

[@SonnyWane]

amazing

[@JMK007]

Perfection 🙏❤️

[@benjamincuevaseninde]

-- Sublime. --

[@pogiewogie]

Love it xx

[@cyotespeeder3573]

The place he preformed it is the Winspear Centre in Canada, Alberta, Edmonton

[@the_bassiah]

This is wonderful. An absolutely great example that a simple piece can portray so much emotion. Not all pieces need to be insanely hard to be good. I love it.

[@TheVaughan5]

Possibly the most powerful music ever written.

[@hosunchoe9831]

Chills every time I listen to this.

[@mutyolu]

splendid!

[@1968TeaTea]

素敵な演奏です！

[@twilightfilms9436]

Ok, if you’re gonna play Chopin at a high level, you can’t ignore the one rule he created himself, and changed forever the way of learning piano, which is never have fingers lingering, where you can place hangers on them…….

[@myrymics]

Beautiful!!!

[@doradora3781]

to jest piekne uwielbiam Chopena

[@dominikszumski3206]

Taka uwaga. Łączenie obu poprawnych pisowni jego nazwiska (Chopin, Szopen) nie jest najlepszym pomysłem. Radzę pisać albo to, albo to. Oprócz tego, tak, zgadzam się. Jest piękne