Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Clarinet opening-Clarinet by Yu-Ting Cheng

Happy weekend! Just finished a concert at the Alice Tully Hall, and another one coming tomorrow. Here’s the recording from last week-I was playing my favorite opening of the Rhapsody in Blue. I’ve been listening to this melody since I was little, and I was finally able to play it in a concert! What a dream came true moment! 🥰🫣
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Thank you @bkchamberorch for giving me the opportunity to play this gorgeous opening 🥰🫶💕
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**📢Please Note: this is a clip I recorded myself playing during the rehearsal, if your device is running slow or is low on storage, it can cause videos to play out of sync**
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[@Cruiserfrank]

George Gershwin is saying "She nailed it!" and is cheering right now.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 🥹✨💕🎶🙏💙

[@nathangoins8684]

As a clarinet play i can definitely say this is so hard to do and lots of hard work, this just makes my heart melt its so beautiful!! 💗

[@paulmusyk4lyfe51]

Haven’t cried in a while; wow

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

🥹🙏💕

[@Mrmeatwagon]

This gives me chills!!!!

[@YXLSalahfan292]

Me being a clarinetist holding my breath😭😭😭

[@mydogiscuteandyourslooksweird]

DANG I wish I had full control over my clarinet!

[@HieuNguyen-bj3br]

Tom &Jerry 😌😌😸😸

[@ethanbruce7647]

The pitch bending is immaculate.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you ☺️💙🫶

[@zooba1974]

Not sure what pitch blending is but I believe you!

[@IzzosPlace]

Dang I want to learn clarinet just for this.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Go for it!!! 🤩✨🎶😆

[@Horse_Rider1123]

it’s what i aspire to play one day

[@clarinetowl7554]

This is such a beautiful interpretation. This is also such an amazing recording and your articulations and fluttering are really lost out on in a concert environment, so it really just goes the extra mile and shows how dedicated you are to juicing every bit of feeling out of that excerpt. THANK YOU!!!!

[@haoweishi1340]

Omg she ate that solo up 😍😍

[@wingstop_lover21]

FR

[@Smegzyperson]

FR BESTIE 🫦

[@MisterBeastFollower]

She delved into the music, capturing the exquisite tapestry that is blues.

[@carolecarr5210]

I am 79 & have heard this numerous times - this is the best absolute most be dynamic, emotionally phenominal version ever. WOW!Thank you.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you so much for listening 🥰💕🫶🎶

[@AlbertonJiggletip]

No amount of talent could top this 11/10

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

🥹🙏💕

[@carr33]

Wawwww!!! I love the way she plays the clarinet for such a Lively Gershwins's melody

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you so much for your kind words and warm support! 🥹🎶💕✨🙏

[@gregblotter890]

Your mastery of the clarinet gives the instrument an unmistakable human voice with all the sultry and alluring qualities that Gershwin surely intended for his opening. An archetype of how this should always be performed. Brava!

[@taylorswiftred13]

SHE ATE

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you for listening 🤗💕🎶✨

[@erickguevara6632]

She turned into the conductor in the middle of her solo

[@nomnomfoodthief]

Really what all soloists should do.

[@carolyncruikshank5702]

Her whole heart and soul is poured into it. Perfect!

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you for listening ☺️🫶💙

[@meangreanbean]

of my favorite songs ever

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

It’s one of my favorites as well! 🥹💕

[@Dylonely42]

What are the lyrics of this song ?

[@slowedvibes5348]

@@Dylonely42 I don’t think it has any

[@isabeledelsten3945]

@@Dylonely42 it doesn’t have any it’s an orchestral piece

[@jponz85]

​@Napk407 he wasn't joking and was trying to educate you people that this isn't a song. Nobody sings this, there aren't any lyrics to this. This is a piece of music, not a song.

[@jcloud7]

Those bent notes sound lovely.

[@ericaclare4362]

Goosebumps ❤

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you for listening 😊💕✨🙏

[@ericaclare4362]

Girl, if music is a window to the soul then yours must be a beautiful stained glass mosaic.

[@vs_andreevich]

I want you to know that I've listened to many interpretations of this melody, and only yours made me feel like I hid behind a bush and saw a phoenix unravel its feathers Thhhhank you

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot to me 🥹🫶💕🎶

[@barendscholtus1786]

This is what happens if you practice 40 hours/day 😊

[@PurveyorOfCuriosities]

I worked with a woman named Shirley who was at Carnegie Hall when Gershwin debuted it in 1924. She told us that it was so beautiful that it made her sob uncontrollably.

[@CiCiLeathercraft]

I used to play clarinet in middle school and everyone made fun of me because I was a guy 😂 I played it because of squidward of course! But it really is a beautiful instrument.

[@windsong9358]

Ohmergersh. Jazziest thing ever!

[@angelapierred6461]

I can listen to this all day. Thanks so much for sharing your talent online. Absolutely beautiful and very hard work.

[@Kb_j.8]

As a young clarinetist, this is why I’m gonna keep going. Going to auditions, private lessons, and anything to help me get better at doing what I love. I want to have my audience feel the music. I want to be a good jazz clarinetist just like her. Keep inspiring with your music!!❤

[@Jaq365]

She's bending it better than Beckham.

[@juantovar2847]

Top 3 recordings of this solo 🤯

[@thethinkdifferentman]

The beginning sounded like Disney's The fox and the hound

[@domination_nat1708]

this is probably the most beautiful clarinet playing I've ever heard omg

[@mikeizzano172]

Not that anybody here would care , I’m a a rock-n-roll guy from the 60s and still am at my age (73) my mother played all these classics on piano my whole time as a little kid , which may explain my enjoyment in these songs taking me back , I guess this doesn’t call for a rant from an old guy ,but what a great job she did….on a difficult piece too !….

[@Snowflakesinmayy]

Absolutely phenomenal playing

[@softwarephil1709]

She put the jazz into this classically beautiful opening.

[@purplealice]

The opening clarinet glissando is straight out of klezmer music!

[@Gonzo0102]

You nailed it. Damn you are so good.

[@lolz101.0]

I play clarinet and have been for 4ish years now, i hope to be this good someday!

[@animel0rd218]

I’ve heard this in Tom & jerry

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

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[@nikolasao]

Wow that's an incredible interpretation. Perfect.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Aww, thank you ☺️💙🙏

[@GuillermoGarcia-ry5xr]

Maravilloso, felicitaciones!! Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. ❤❤🇦🇷

[@LasterMustard]

Perfect start👌

[@alldoitthesame]

This is the filthiest performance of this intro I’ve ever heard. So subtle, so intense, perfect

[@TheNaper]

Pitch bending is a wonderful thing. 🥲

[@im_here_watchingyt]

She definitely practiced for 40 hours

[@marieverecken3701]

Honey to my ears

[@danielguy1891]

One of my favorite classical songs, and this might be the best version I've heard.

[@cmmartinezm85]

Beautiful, amazing sound. I would like to play like this. You are very good.

[@spicypancakesbyz]

Well done

[@joefiorini]

That pitch control is unbelievable! 🎉

[@stephem8]

WOWWWWWWWWWW BEAUTIFULLY PLAYED!!!!!!!!!!

[@ezraellukman]

"HELL YEAHHH" from the boys.

[@tobeornottobe9689]

Omg come and play in my orchestra

[@nemosmith4835]

Absolutely sublime. Few pieces showcase the nuance, expressiveness, and virtuosity of a truly talented clarinetist like the intro to Rhapsody in Blue, and I've never heard a better rendition than yours...

[@Kylieflipster]

Gershwin makes me wish I picked the clarinet 😂

[@-..cookie..-2335]

I think I just had an eargasm BC THAT WAS SO GOOD.

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Aww, thanks for listening 🥰💙🫶🎶

[@stevesnider6817]

Exquisitely done....perfection...

[@tayvisporter9165]

Better than Gershwin himself

[@hkpo20]

I love this!

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Omg, thank you so much, Andrew! 🥰✨🙏💕

[@hkpo20]

@@ClarinetistYuTingCheng pleasure!

[@zombie9614]

How do u make the wiggling sounds like howw

[@Heyitsgrey8]

i think this is the best recording of this piece

[@AlbertoIllescasBaldiviezo]

De todas las personas q vi tocando clarinete eres la mejor siempre te sale todo bien muy bonito el sonido y esa habilidad en los dedos eres una experta❤❤❤

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Aww, thank you for kind words. That means a lot to me ☺️💙🙏🎶

[@danielfloresurieta9832]

Tocas muy bonito

[@addisynnn]

how long have you been playing??

[@Renato-j8w]

Maestra

[@maddie-yt2qn]

what size reed do u use?

[@A_therian_onpaws]

Love it ur so tallnted❤😊

[@peterrealar2.067]

This wasn't all George's idea, it was done as a joke originally by the first clarinet player and HE LOVED IT, notating it into his music IMMEDIATELY after he heard it. Just goes to show THE POWER of improv.

[@enricodezen4678]

Super

[@lilsquirrels4]

THAT LEGIT SOUNDS SO GOOD!!

[@hexiy_dev]

instant goosebumps and stank face i made forced me to instantly subscribe, what a nice solo god damn

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Aww, thank you for your kind words 🥹🙏💕

[@keller109]

My own face damn near turned blue watching her hold her breath that long 😳

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

😆🤣💙

[@이희연-y7x]

Amazing!!

[@MatthewLimJunHeeMsh]

TEACH ME

[@Kirbby123]

I’m just starting to play the clarinet the best song I can do is hot cross buns 😭 this sounds so good ❤😊

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

You’ve got a good start already! I’ve got many years of training to play this 😊Believe in yourself and keep on practicing 🎶🫶🤩💪

[@zooba1974]

Um...WOW!!!!!!!

[@dreamingdragon77]

I would never achief this in my life as a clarinet player 😂 But I'm impressed when clarinet players can do this so easily ❤

[@takenby_cj]

cleaaann

[@alanboeno1028]

Que lindo som 😊 parabéns

[@rohinkarkidoli6606]

Wow

[@luciaraujobatista2393]

Que maravilha, parabéns pela ótima execução!❤❤❤

[@tretasdajovempan]

I love ❤

[@HonestCoach-us1ed]

Yessss hunty eat

[@thestringquartetcompany]

Rhapsody in Blue, was originally written for 2 pianos. Which piano part became the orchestra, or is it a combination of both?

[@charliezardd7460]

I tip my hat, one clarinetist to another

[@РоманКороглуев]

Кларнет это красивый инструмент лутче чем скирпа и звук красивый и тут девушка красивая это круто ❤❤❤

[@LeloStitch3-i1m]

As a clarinetist this brings me so much joy and motivation! Sound amazing!!

[@FierceDefector]

Dayyyuuuummmmm 🔥

[@JodiTraver]

Thank you so much for this video!

[@Rapscalllion]

My jaw DROPPED when I heard this! You are very talented!

[@LucMoustache1]

Magnifique merci beaucoup - Thanks a lot

[@lucianoiovino304]

Great

[@zimnochmusic]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lovromercep8953]

Wow!

[@calebtucker8229]

What’s really crazy is Gershwin didn’t even write the glissando at the beginning. It was improvised by the clarinet player at the debut performance

[@michaelhall2709]

Absolutely lovely. You nailed it!

[@TheSoundofMonday]

Beautiful job!

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you!☺️🙏

[@jboy9336]

I just had an eargasm

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

😊🙏💕🫶

[@SplendidFellow]

Astounding skills

[@ClarinetistYuTingCheng]

Thank you for listening ☺️🙏🎶💖