Grand Piano Competition 2018: Finals (II/II) - Alexandra Dovgan (The Grand Prize winner )

[@c.l.7680]

It's not just the fact that she's playing this at age 10. It's the fact that she has such a mature sound for her age. She definitely has a big-time career ahead of her.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

I agree with you. She is an enormously gifted and determined performing artist of celestial caliber!

[@CapetownCarework]

super pianist. hideous concerto... bunch of scales and arpreggios

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Oh come on! It's a gorgeous concerto!!

[@CapetownCarework]

lilianwriter : was quoting Chopin on Mendelssohn

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Haha that's funny! Thank you for the explanation. I didn't know that!!

[@fraterdeusestveritas2022]

This girl was obviously a pianist in her past life. She has unfinished business that she is taking care of this time around.

[@mansmattsson6526]

Hitado Dota How Do You Know???

[@rinakwon3812]

Hitado Dota we all have different beliefs bud

[@davidcampelo]

@Hitado Dota Sure there are...many!

[@avarynielsen1479]

@Rina Kwon You are so right! We all do. That’s all they said? Why so much hate?

[@mansmattsson6526]

Landan Pierce No.

[@levim.3505]

I've never heard such a young pianist having such a sublime, diverse range of color... This is outstanding.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Yes, I agree with you, DJ! Her subtlety in the midst of musical passion is compelling. This performance is a miracle of musical achievement!

[@soparisienne3408]

Welcome to Russia where musical education is at top level and always been.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Vous avez raison!

[@joeltiotuico7655]

She can compite with everyone this is Romanian and Russian school.

[@lewiswereb8994]

Yep! Another Yuja Wang, coming up!

[@MauricioGarzaPianist]

as a piano teacher, let me tell you, most of my 10 year old students can't play an octave, just one, their hands just aren't big enough. they'd go straight to the hospital with flaming tendons if they tried what she does at 2:44. She has perfect genes for this, there's very few pieces that's outside her reach, maybe some prokofiev/rachmaninoff, but at 13/14 she will nail absolutely anything, Gaspard, Islamei, you name it

[@theUroshman]

Well, the size of your hands isn't crucial when piano playing is concerned, but for some pieces, it can certainly help to have larger hands. Still, let's just mention those who had small hands and become wonderful pianists: Josef Hoffman, Emil Gilels, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Alicia de Larrocha to name a few.

[@soparisienne3408]

theUroshman Pletnev has quite small hands but is yet one of the best pianists in the world

[@soparisienne3408]

It’s not only about genes but hard work and most importantly, educational system that is excellent in Russia.

[@pascalelambert1361]

tschaikowski Octave isn't a question of age.She is tall for her age.

[@hessu3]

The size of hands is in fact important. Some great pianists had and may have small hands, but I am a pianoteacher and have to deal with very small hands. I cannot play most of the romantic repertoire as it is written. I can play it with some tricks and if I leave some notes away. But a bit more range in my hands would make my situation much easier. And, it is a question not only about the size, but also of flexibility. Some people can strech their hands to the limit, some people have very stiff bones, even if they train it every day. I really wich, there would be two sizes of pianos available for everyone, one with normal keys and one with slimmer keys.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

Holy f*** me!!!!! 10 years old and plays this well and mature????!! My brain refuses to believe this!

[@them9dij455]

TheGreenPianist An actual child prodigy. Not like all those other bullshit vids

[@peterpaul176]

It's just mostly repetitions. Enough repetitions and you can do this too

[@RyanTJM]

@@peterpaul176 With that logic, anyone can become the next Mozart, Da Vinci or Newton.... you've simplified it too much

[@Charlie-vf8hw]

wow I can't believe such an official channel hearted a comment saying "fuck me"

[@catlady3147]

But just like any prodigy, she'll grow up to be an adult. Let's hope she has good coping skills.

[@drabs4960]

Never knew eleven from Stanger things could play the piano..

[@tizionid5402]

IDENTIC!

[@JamesZ32100]

She looks a lot like Millie 😂😂

[@TwistedFeetMH]

She is using telekinesis to play piano not her fingers. Lol

[@noesecula4153]

My god, the right comment

[@itamarbar9580]

She doesn't look like eleven

[@andreamartini7880]

The synergy with the orchestra is unbelievable. I think this little girl is not (only) a "10hoursaday-pianist" or a "pure talent". I think she has a great maturity to have a balanced life and keep her practice on a very high level. I heard she also has hobbies like reading and dancing, so she also manages to have fun. It's obvious that without studying your talent does not make you have this skill, but also it's not an enormous time of strict studying hours that makes you a pianist like that. I wish Alexandra all the best in her whole life, not just as a pianist! ❤️

[@loving-everyone-equally]

A professor friend said I can become like her is another 150 lifetimes. I am willing.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Nailed it, she's a phenom

[@claradelaguerre118]

My fear of prodigies has deeply increased. Young Ling Ling

[@sophiarosales7159]

Clara De La Guerre she practices 40 hours a day

[@lana_rupnik]

Genius are born not created 😂

[@laurenson455]

If you can prodigy you can play ling ling

[@Pwof]

Ling Ling Can do better not even. Ling Ling could play every piece ever writer in 0.000000001 seconds. Can she?

[@katsu6624]

La mienne aussi... o_o

[@TheHeliogabalusene]

I am speechless with admiration.

[@anthonyv.6974]

Same

[@lescox8667]

This is the most perfect performance of this horrendously difficult work by Felix I have ever seen either live or on video/film. This so serious little girl is a sensational pianist, certainly she even at 10 years old is one of the great virtuosos of modern times. My only two wishes are one that she doesn't let her clear adoration of music rob her of her childhood, there has to be time to play and be a child. And secondly that I wish they had not cut the video at the end because in other video's of her she shows a beautiful and delightful smile, but understandably saves it for the end.

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[@keithtinkler4073]

There is an interview in which she says she likes to read, and to practise ballet - she has pointe shoes. We are fortunate she didn't choose ballet - I think she'd have been superb at that too!

[@melodiegren323]

I have to say, though, that in the 3rd movement she is clearly having a ball. she is playing with the joy of a child.

[@keithtinkler4073]

There is an interview where she says its her favourite concerto, and that certainly shows!

[@Mosotti]

You can't have a childhood while practicing 4-8 hours a day and do the other things, like school, eating and sleeping.

[@alchimie78]

10years old??? Amazing sound and performance.. this child is already maestro.

[@vanhunks]

Every time I return to this video 1) to enjoy watching an eleven year old child play as if God himself put the music in her heart, 2) people speak so much of prodigies, like this boy or that girl. I have watched many of those videos, but THIS, this is the benchmark against which I'd like to measure performance by children. Alexandra plays with uncommon virtuosity for someone so young, and with obvious enjoyment, her heart and soul in her work. Congratulations on winning this prestigious competition.

[@simonsays7688]

Geniuses are not born, they practice 40 hours a day

[@eye_producer]

well...maybe it's both

[@bexyevans777]

But there are only 24 hours in a day.

[@simonsays7688]

@@bexyevans777 twosetviolin have all ur answers

[@MCcraft02]

@@bexyevans777 r/wooosh

[@bbkiki8480]

Lings lings practice 40 hours a day and 280 hours a week

[@angelob.1089]

I love how in many moments throughout this concerto, Mendelssohn showcases his ability to turn playful material into something so expressive. Really is a fantastic composer.

[@JCRein]

Alexandra has the talent to melt ice-cold hearts and her playing is incredible for a star that is so young. Congratulations also to the Moscow School of Music. Celebrate with Alexandra and her teachers for a job well done.

[@theUroshman]

She'll be one of the very best! So authoritative playing and such a sound from a 10-year-old! I am awestruck by the brilliance of her playing!

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

I agree with each of your well-placed words!!!

[@JohnSmith-gr3lf]

It's an honor and privilege to hear you play Alexandria !!! From North U.S.A. .... thank you for expressing your talent and gifts !!!

[@helena123333]

Alexandra!

[@jojoletyran447]

You can say anything about her talent her maturity her future carrier etc.. All i hope to her is to be undefinitely happy to play piano ! I wish she appreciates, even more than us, what she actually does on such a beautiful piano. Passion above all (even more for children) ! A happy life to her btw

[@DanielG0926]

This video gives me a surge of joy whenever I watch it. It makes me forget all my problems. Thanks Alexandra, you have the ability to change the world with your inspiring gift.

[@markjulius2006]

Wow. I couldn't believe how fast her fingers were going. I think I pulled a muscle in my eye just watching.

[@musicnormaerazo9276]

Absolutely awesome Alexandra Dovgan. Tons of talent and tons of hard work also! congratulations, and blessings. You are certainly gifted.

[@ТатьянаМ-й1н]

She is so little ...and...I havn't words!!!! She's a diamond!!!

[@sassyrc1901]

I have never heard such a beautiful playing like her... ♪

[@johnmortlock3421]

This video of all the videos on UT is my absolute favourite, the pleasure of listening and watching this young lady play is magic, well done Alexandra

[@jorgedardon5487]

she plays better than I will ever play in my entire life and i've been playing for 3 years now at age 22. But it's more than that, many people watch these videos to be impressed by young prodigies. But with her talent, I just really want to enjoy the music. Such expression, i'm not bogged down by technicalities! AMAZING

[@cicik57]

nah that piece is doable in like 2 month or real train but for her age its realy cool

[@JacquesLuu]

Alexandra Dovgan, a name to remember

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Okay. I'm stunned. Utterly.

[@michalmendelsohn7648]

her concentration, timing, and most important, her emotion is stunning. I hope she doesn't wear out by doing too much too soon. She needs to be around for years. What a gift to nurture and enjoy! '

[@khairilanuarothman3869]

Love this fantastic, fearless rendering of a favourite. What a memorable, life-altering experience it must have been for this lovely young talent: the state orchestra performing with her to victory.👍👏💖

[@MrJdsenior]

Geez, where is this kid gonna be in 20 years? Magnificent, kind of unbelievable, really.

[@jacquieviegas6082]

The future of classical music looks bright in the hands of such exceptionally talented youngsters. Beautiful.

[@tegan2950]

I saw this bc I have a competition I’m hoping to compete in this spring and I thought well these are finals for a grand piano competition so she must be good. I click on the video and I’m and blown out of the water! It’s Mendelssohn too! Which I love and omg I love it she’s crazy good

[@junenovae]

amazing, I can't even believe my eyes and ears...it is so well executed

[@veronicak6517]

My dude this child hasn’t even reached puberty and she’s already playing at the same skill rate as a pianist with 40 years of experience

[@p-y8210]

She's comparable not better. Yet

[@rosered6143]

What astounding charm and maturity for one so young!

[@Mari28-_03]

В 10 лет -такое совершенство!!! Я восхищена и девочкой и ее игрой!)))) Bravo, Александра!!!

[@ЮрийМолодыко-ю9ж]

Она просто гений. Концерт Мендельсона это сложное произведение

[@svetlanakond7398]

Умничка! Да еще и 10 лет?

[@860anthony]

I am stunned by the beauty of her playing with tears welling up in my eyes. I have seen a miracle.

[@johnmortlock3421]

there can only be one word for this girls performance! and that is brilliant.

[@aleksandrarozalia4505]

I am touched and full of admiration! I would give a lot to be a great performer like Alexandra, especially at such a young age. I am enchanted by the agility of the girl's fingers and the lightness that can be seen on her face. Incredible sense of rhythm, perfect timing! In Alexandra’s case, creating music is just a pure passion and fun. I’d love to listen to Alexandra playing live - I believe that I wouldn’t be able to say a single word after her concert. There is a great career ahead of the young artist. Such talents are talents of prodigies. Congratulations!

[@angelob.1089]

The pianists of the new generation. Certainly a joy to listen and watch. Her sound is unbelievably mature... Can't wait to see her as she grows up.

[@jc9552]

She is incredible and has a bright future ahead of her. What a treat!

[@nathanhanks9488]

Sasha your beauty, grace, and intellect, shine through every delightful piece you play. You’re a great tribute to the arts, and to ALL Humanity as a well !

[@LudwigvanBeethoven2]

Excuse me while I pick up my jaw from the floor

[@andrewmackay1350]

Dazzling. What a wonderful talent. We are all in for a treat in years to come so I hope she makes her debut on the international stage soon.

[@daniloberaldo570]

Very amazing. Among the best pianists on the world. She have talent to be a true genius.

[@Boundfornewplaces]

Just absolutely brilliant! I’m thrilled to see such gifted children’s performances are out there on the internet for us to see.

[@MrNinel661]

Девушка играет настолько виртуозно и профессионально, что приходится только удивляться, как можно в таком возрасте так хорошо играть.Если бы было возможно, я бы поставил за исполнение 1000 лайков!!!

[@annawarner1078]

Yet another brilliant pianist from Russia. This country has absolutely no bounds as far as musical talent...

[@jjmcoupebmw6557]

I'm not easily impressed but this is truly amazing. I've played piano for three times longer than she has been alive and she's better than I am and I'm not ashamed to admit it. Bravo!

[@nmd4892]

She is my favorite pianist 😍💕👌

[@alexfryntov5094]

She is not a human being, she is a goddess!

[@johnmortlock3421]

I watch this video a lot because I am totally amazed at the skill of this young lady! each time my admiration grows at her dexterity at such a young age, (wonderful)

[@marcorotondi7613]

Mamma mia! Le Tue mani sono da baciare... Mi rendi orgoglioso di appartenere all' Umana Razza! Dell' intera Umanità sei testimone! Grande Maestra ! Marco Rotondi

[@jorgebohyn]

How can someone even play like that at the age of 10, and knows the piece completely from memory? This is absolutely insane.

[@franciscofeest6691]

She is a genius.

[@ЛюдмилаОвчинникова-г6я]

Сашенька, поздравляем с заслуженной победой ! Удачи в покорении новых вершин !

[@Andrew-wu4kw]

This girl is amazing! Hard work pays off.

[@johnmortlock3421]

the More I see of this young lady the more I am impressed with her talent! I watch and listen to other players all of whom are very proficient in their own right but Alexandra is exceptional, I find that I am drawn back time and time again this performance for someone of her age is brilliant, she could be a young Yuja

[@alexfryntov5094]

I never suspected that Yuja Wang plays piano. Show an example please

[@_LYH_]

If her skills are anything to go by, wow, I am captivated within the first few seconds. Bravo!

[@lescox8667]

I challenge anyone of you to just drum your fingers in time with Alexandra, and even if you get close then remember she is remembering the notes and rhythm as well, this little angel is mindblowing.

[@ambermacgill8503]

She is RIDICULOUSLY good

[@ВладимирМазуров-ф8ь]

Если хотите, чтобы у вас всегда было хорошее настроение, слушайте по утрам Александру Довгань.

[@RorentsuError]

I see the colors. I felt true emotion.

[@Kalen1457]

Wow she plays with such clarity!

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Yes, she does! Every single note means something, amazing!!! Ten stars for Alexandra!

[@Apweng33]

Amazing that a 10 year old can play like that - absolutely amazing! At that age I was just figuring out how to string words together to make sentences!

[@andrew_li]

Such great technique with those tiny hands. I'm genuinely impressed.

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Actually her hands look quite big for a 10 year old, but still, you are totally right 😉

[@extanegautham8950]

This girl is obviously a pianist in her present life. And my god, what Joy....no one today comes close, not one of the big names...

[@keithtinkler4073]

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[@davidegaramella2873]

Wow, I can't imagine how good she will be at playing when she gets older !

[@prajwal07sharma]

Marvelous , you deserve this place. It's really nice and comforting hearing your piano performamce.

[@DrKub007]

it s hard to play, technically, but way harder to make it musical, she 's got such maturity and musicality in her, fascinating

[@leodelaat5464]

Het is ongelooflijk wat Alexandra uit haar vingertjes haalt; zo groots en prachtig en met grenzeloos zelfvertrouwen; ik geniet dagelijks van dit wonderkind !!

[@karennoble1168]

truly beautiful, both the Mendelssohn concerto and the lovely, elegant 10 year old genius. She will go far, a born pianist and enjoys her playing!!! Also so well dressed, to suit the romantic period and to blend in so esthetically with the concert hall. all well done, to the detail!

[@HappinessFamily950]

Hi, do you know what the music name is?

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Sun Aurora Mendelssohn piano concerto

[@godonjeffjeff8963]

I always love how the adults in the audience remain spellbound

[@keithtinkler4073]

To really appreciate what was behind her Grand Prix win, listen to her Round I performance, and you can find several other recitals on KZbin that she has done with the same or similar pieces, you won't be disappointed.

[@polydork]

It is just phenomenal! Bravo! Her performance was outstanding! Hard practice paid off! She reached perfection!

[@gracebennion2000]

Beautiful playing. Sensitive with expression. A pleasure to watch.

[@runae7368]

This is insane. I love it. The dedication and talent is superb.

[@wwbdwwbd]

There is no doubt why she won the competition, no doubt whatsoever.

[@taskbarenhancer3386]

wowwwwwww. she's stunning.

[@Tobiastoba]

Absolutely brilliant!!!

[@vitalis]

People commenting about having no childhood... childhood is over romanticised. Most of us don’t keep in touch with childhood friends and would not give up what we’ve achieved so far for extra afternoons at the park or playing video games. How awesome that she has found her passion at such an early age and be blessed with a gift and learned about honing her craft when it matters the most, leading her on a clear path that she can change in the future if she so wants when most people even after getting their degrees are still not sure what to do with their lifes. And how about all those of us who have been touched and those who will be inspired by her on this journey?

[@viharsarok]

Look at Michael Jackson's life to see what a missing childhood does to people.

[@s.v.7332]

Furthermore, it’s incredibly ignorant that the automatic assumption is “she has no childhood.” She loves what she’s doing, and it’s a given that in cultivating something like music to a very high degree, there’s not going to be bundles and bundles of time for other things. And also, why doesn’t this qualify as a “childhood”? Isn’t being passionate about something and having excellent support for it good enough? Why do children have to spend their days playing and relaxing for it to count as a “childhood”?

[@rosemaryschaffnerlindle6977]

@@viharsarok Does to some people!! Also, in his case, there were extenuating family issues!!

[@Jotave720]

And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.

[@МамаМама-ъ3э]

Все нюансы, всё настолько профессионально, дух захватывает Сашенька, спасибо

[@swagger0im0lachskost]

i feel like i havent accomplished anything in my life when i am watching this, not even thinking of my piano skills that seem not to exist compared to her

[@Myllkka]

That's the problem. Not understanding that your circumstances were probably different that hers. I wish I had started playing the piano earlier, but my parents couldn't afford it. I don't feel bad at all watching prodigies. I feel happy for them and just wish I can play well someday. No need to compare yourself to anyone. Galatians 6:4,5 "But let each one examine his own actions, and then he will have cause for rejoicing in regard to himself alone, and not in comparison with the other person. For each one will carry his own load."

[@yashbspianoandcompositions1042]

@@Myllkka Amen

[@nrai12]

Playing Mendelssohn with such maturity and understanding is nothing less than achieving nirvana 💖💖💖💖

[@marcuscivi3771]

What a performance, skills. Bravo !!

[@aslanmusic7678]

This is genuinely excuisite piano playing. Honestly, as a competent piano player myself I am really quite shocked at the maturity of her playing considering the fact that she is 10 years of age. The control, the dynamics, the articulation, interpretation, its all magnificently executed. Like some other people have quoted in the comment section, its like she was a pianist in her past life and is only just taking care of unfinished business here. Truly incredible. 👌🏼👍🏼🎹🥇🎶

[@V1rowt8]

Really impressive for her age. Her technical abilities will not advance a great deal further. How could they? Where she could....and will grow from here is in her artistry and artistic interpretive ability. She will certainly be fun to watch grow throughout the years.

[@R1VAL_YT]

Even the camera can’t cope with heard hands. This is absolutely outstanding, this is an incredible performance. Well done to this pretty young lady.

[@vZZenn]

It's amazing but funny watching her bounce up and down while playing! haha!!

[@letsnotgothere6242]

Her fingers are moving so fluidly. It's crazy

[@ohnoherewegoagain5819]

Everybody talking about Ling Ling and prodigies but realistically speaking, This girl probably out Alot of practice and hardwork into playing this piece so let's just appreciate that.

[@tjulers]

Bruh when we saying ling ling what we are trying to convey is exactly that this girl practice alot and paid a huge amount of effort. Ling ling is the term countering the concept of prodigy .

[@tena9071]

Girl Miracle!!!Congrats!!!

[@fluteoboe101]

*Alexandra Dovgan at 10:* playing Mendelssohn perfectly, taking gold at the Grand piano competition *Me at 10:* trying to shape my chicken nugget into the shape of a dinosaur

[@JOSEMERO49]

Early geniuses in diverse scientific and artistic disciplines as the result of hard work and talent in former lives prove, once more that Reincarnation and Consequences are universal laws ruling our lives. This is one of marvelous and many cases worldwide...

[@짱수-k8t]

only 10 years old...wow

[@JumpDiffusion]

Outstanding. What a talent.

[@The15secondsOfame]

She enjoyed performing! I enjoyed listening! Well done!

[@laurencamila9024]

she's having so much fun with it

[@elmiramuradova561]

Потрясающе! Умница! Удовольствие слушать этого ребенка! Не могу поверить, что кому то не понравилось! Интересно почему?

[@ИринаПопова-б5щ]

Elmira Muradova на мой взглчд слишком большая нагрузка на аппарат в таком возрасте. Но у нас ниато с этим не считается. Быстрее,выше,сильнее

[@AlexTin]

У Саши гениальный педагог! Сама блестящая пианистка. И если бы она видела, что ребенок не готов играть Мендельсона, никогда бы не дала это сыграть. Значит, Саша готова. И она это доказала.

[@ljones9796]

Ирина Попова k

[@ljones9796]

Ура! Моя ошибка (писать последний ответ) . Прошу прощения.

[@elmiramuradova561]

Ирина Попова Согласна с Вами ,нагрузка большая,но наверное,педагог учитывает индивидуальные особенности ребенка.

[@waldircosta3233]

eleven years old! ...Incredible. Bravo!