He/Chen - Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (Yale Symphony Orchestra feat. Sha)

[@ANT.H]

6 years gone by, wonder where these wonderful kids have gone now.

[@hiddendinger27]

My dude in the top left at 17:50 LOVED this part woohooooo. This performance was amazing. I grew up listening to my Mom play this for hours on the violin and it is so apparent to me - and I am so appreciative of it - that YSO played with such passion. Kudos kudos kudos

[@bongbong3688]

The Butterfly Lovers is a Chinese legend of a tragic love story of a pair of lovers, Liang Shanbo (梁山伯) and Zhu Yingtai (祝英台), whose names form the title of the story. The title is often abbreviated to Liang Zhu (梁祝) and often regarded as the Chinese equivalent of Romeo and Juliet. Six cities in the People's Republic of China have collaborated in 2004 on a formal application for the Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on the legend at UNESCO, submitted in 2006 through the Chinese Ministry of Culture. The legend of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai is set in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Zhu Yingtai is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, the ninth child and only daughter of the wealthy Zhu family of Shangyu, Zhejiang. Although traditions of that era discourage females from going to school, Zhu manages to convince her father to allow her to attend classes in disguise as a young man. During her journey to Hangzhou, she meets Liang Shanbo, a scholar from Kuaiji (present-day Shaoxing). They chat and feel a strong affinity for each other at their first meeting. Hence, they gather some soil as incense and take an oath of fraternity in the pavilion of a thatched bridge. They study together for the next three years in school and Zhu gradually falls in love with Liang. Although Liang equals Zhu in their studies, he is still a bookworm and fails to notice the feminine characteristics exhibited by his classmate. One day, Zhu receives a letter from her father, asking her to return home as soon as possible. Zhu has no choice but to pack her belongings immediately and bid Liang farewell. However, in her heart, she has already confessed her love for Liang and is determined to be with him for all eternity. Before her departure, she reveals her true identity to the headmaster's wife and requests her to hand over a jade pendant to Liang as a betrothal gift. Liang accompanies his "sworn brother" for 18 miles to see her off. During the journey, Zhu hints to Liang that she is actually a woman. For example, she compares them to a pair of mandarin ducks (symbolic of lovers in Chinese culture) but Liang does not catch her hints and does not have even the slightest suspicion that his companion is a woman in disguise. Zhu finally comes up with an idea and tells Liang that she will act as a matchmaker for him and her "sister". Before they part, Zhu reminds Liang to visit her residence later so he can propose to marry her "sister." Liang and Zhu reluctantly part ways at the Changting pavilion. Months later, when Liang visits Zhu, he discovers that she is actually a woman. They are devoted to and passionate about each other and they make a vow of "till death do us part". The joy of their reunion is short-lived as Zhu's parents have already arranged for her to marry a man from a rich family called Ma Wencai. Liang is heartbroken when he hears the news and his health gradually deteriorates until he becomes critically ill. He dies in office later as a county magistrate. On the day of Ma and Zhu's marriage, mysterious whirlwinds prevent the wedding procession from escorting the bride beyond Liang's grave, which lies along the journey. Zhu leaves the procession to pay her respects to Liang. She descends in bitter despair and begs for the grave to open up. Suddenly, the grave opens with a clap of thunder. Without further hesitation, Zhu throws herself into the grave to join Liang. Their spirits turn into a pair of beautiful butterflies and emerge from the grave. They fly together as a pair and are never to be separated again.

[@yuke...]

lovely

[@jimmyadams3200]

Is it available in book form like the story by Shakespeare.

[@wjh5144]

I'm deeply touched by the performance. I bet the performers are deeped touched by their own performance, too. It's a beautiful thing that Chinese music can be shared in the West, just like Chinese people have enjoyed a lot of great music from the West and other Asian countries like Japan and Korea. Music is a universal language that connects people of different cultures.

[@sakurasan85]

Beautifully played and the sound quality of the video is astounding. My Chinese teacher showed it to us today in class and I instantly fell in love.

[@MrRuan929]

I am speechless! so amazing! Ms Sha has marvelous interpretation, full of passion, touching. also, the whole orchestra and conductor have the credit. A lot of luck!

[@linwang4456]

👍👍👍

[@WangProfPhDPaul]

獨奏者頗入化境，把梁祝的哀怨、無奈、悲涼與淒美都表達相近了！可喜。

[@jimmyadams3200]

Heard this spectacular symphony about a year ago. Splendid.

[@jasonwu4932]

This music truly touches the soul....

[@amyzliu]

I know this is my favorite Chinese song honestly the story is so sad if you heard it its a romantic. I hope other people will fing this song great and beautiful more than I do.

[@amyzliu]

Please listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jliao0101]

WOW. One of the best of Butterfly Lovers that I have heard since my first almost 30 nyears ago at Tokyo.

[@pippippip63]

The sololist played very well. Love it so much ..

[@dogreich618]

Sad but beautiful music...

[@ok3320]

年輕人的愛情還是年輕人詮釋起來最動人心弦 指揮 樂團與小提琴手都很棒 默契十足，故事似乎活生生在眼前上演

[@liu547]

天呐 你的点评一下让我心里共鸣...

[@chinhocktan5579]

一

[@louiechan8131]

她Sha夏小曹比較1999年和曹鵬指揮樂團合作的版本更見成熟

[@seechenghock5777]

a RARE gem indeed.Bravo!

[@lisizchen1029]

It's really so expressive!

[@jodiewan5589]

The best butterfly lovers concerto I have listened so far.....

[@kimsuken]

Agree

[@knchan1342]

表演得實在太完美了.好感人

[@MycIsAwesome]

One of the best performances I've ever seen with Butterfly Lovers. I also love the Hong Kong Version too. That one is with Chinese Violins!

[@MycIsAwesome]

@Hao AnKang yeah I bought myself one 😊

[@MycIsAwesome]

@Hao AnKang hopefully I can upgrade soon. Because mine is just a beginner erhu with a bad bow lol

[@MycIsAwesome]

@Hao AnKang I haven't found any erhu teachers in my area. :( So I've just been following KZbin. Thanks for sharing the youtube video!

[@MycIsAwesome]

@Hao AnKang this one is my favorite though. Lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqaYiaKeirdmhsk

[@MycIsAwesome]

@Hao AnKang for sure! I don't think anyone can surpass her with this performance. Lol. Haven't found anyone better.

[@柳下會]

情绪饱满，深情到位的演奏，震动人心。

[@johnlowe5446]

太精彩，太感動了

[@sammo3969]

I first came across a CD recording in the 60's while in HK, a recording by the famous Chinese violinist Yu Li Na. The story of the famous tragedy of course we knew. Then, the 2 talented young musicians who wrote the composition, it was just amazing. It's gotten so popular in China because 1st the story was so dramatic a love story. The story was popular, then, the tremendously talented composers and the composition, so pleasantly enjoyable. Absolutely wonderful music.

[@xiaoyigan]

Best ever. I'm speechless!

[@jodiewan5589]

夏小曹不愧是新一代梁祝代言人, 節奏及情感佳绝, 讚!

[@BruceYQ]

情感诠释还不错，但节奏的把握在待加强。

[@pt20032004]

great performance. very sad. the violin sounds like sobbing.

[@patrickchan2392]

I've enjoyed a great musical feast.

[@Mthanh123]

Take a look at the facial expression of the main violist chinese woman... so emotional! This concerto is amazingly beautiful!!! really like it :)

[@ShirinLeung]

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Makes me want to cry every time.

[@ANT.H]

i did a couple of times, not just the first time I listed to this performance

[@Chakevi]

I cry every time whenever I listen to it so that I usually only play it by my own. The music is just so beautiful.

[@sappylicky]

Great YSO, great plays, awesome, as though I am living at that butterfly lover's era. Thank you.

[@spidergirl0908]

Very beautiful music for me who is thai-chinese girl. I love it.

[@MaZEEZaM]

This has to be my all time favorite piece of music. thanks for uploading :)

[@jennagracz20]

one day I will hear an orchestra perform this piece and I will be there:)

[@AllenLYang]

Wow!!! So perfect!

[@88chinchin88]

Love it

[@bin-lelin3996]

the violist is so perfect!

[@meiyeelee800]

Bin-Le Lin perfect your tail.

[@oliviaaloe9069]

oh... my... god. That was simply amazing

[@fai-choiwu818]

Way to go, YSO and Miss Sha! The best college group.

[@鹏-v4z]

我听过无数版本的梁祝，中国的、外国的，夏老师的演绎也是非常优秀的一位了！ 这个曲子要演绎出如泣如诉的感觉来，否则就要缺少点什么。缺点什么呢？对故事的理解，刻在骨子里的中华文化基因，只有中国人才有这个东西。 外国小提琴家们演绎的梁祝就是听不出“如泣如诉”那个感觉（西崎崇子女士除外）！ 就像中国人听“加州旅馆”，好听，但到底人家在表达什么不知道，歌词里好多的暗喻，只有在美国六七十年代生活过的人才会理解。

[@berlioz07]

such a delicated and beautiful as a butterfly

[@GeoBerries]

gorgeous!

[@jamiyan-urantugs]

soooo beautiful,love that

[@SachiDaIdiot]

both the concerto and the symphony is amazing!!!

[@polarbear9968]

Precise interpretation with perfect techniques.

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

It seems like orchestras have always been quite diverse, like here but always room for more!

[@MrFadi83]

such a wonderful music

[@cheng-gangwang1557]

夏小曹，教授、硕士研究生导师，上海大学音乐学院副院长、艺术总监、上海城市交响乐团首席、 英国巴斯斯巴大学荣誉博士、著名旅美小提琴家。

[@magicflyingboi]

lu si qing, best. western style and techniques, yet chinese in essence. Great technique and most importantly, the essence... it's great

[@1809steph]

I am truly amazed ...great opus by YSO indeed....this is a a rare treat , when a chinese classic is performed so well by YSO and a touch of western style to it. I simply loved it. Bravo here...Standing Ovations !!! Thanks for the upload.

[@deannachan9912]

So perfectly sound! One of the best pieces that I have ever heard

[@arturolopez-portillo4452]

Beautiful!

[@RoxanneHe]

I really enjoy it.

[@DLamasVla]

Yale orchestra sounds good. And Ms. Sha did a wonderful job. I wonder how different Chuan yun Li will play with Manhattan School of Music this Friday. I'm looking forward to working with him. Such a nice and humble person.

[@simonyau3515]

Excellent expression

[@joeescode8631]

Amazing

[@dennyliu7494]

Lovely.

[@gg547]

A beautiful music forever....

[@eveeludbrook]

I think maybe because it doesn't mean so much to Europeans. Most don't really take much interest in Chinese music. It's a shame - this is so beautiful.

[@megstlimlim3386]

Absolutely beautiful Ivy League orchestra performance🦋🌹🦋😇🥰😍🤩East meets West 😘

[@chongwemeng]

Excellent

[@alvinli5268]

AWESOME

[@ershenlin1774]

Sha (should be "Xia") played this concerto better than any other players I know of so far. Bravo!

[@louiechan8131]

Agree!

[@j.vonhettlingen7112]

Yale Symphony Orchestra plays extremely well for not being a professional ensemble. The Butterfly Lovers violin concerto is a beautiful piece. It sounds Eurasian and reminds me much of Tchaikovsky's mesmerism, I could easily imagine that he had written the music at a pitch that sounded like Chinese melodies.

[@alanli3602]

WOO! I CAN TEACH MYSELF TO PLAY THIS PIECE!

[@张大卫-p7x]

夏小曹，真棒👍

[@ImSoKhou]

i love the movie....i love the original and the remake with chun wu...im in love

[@chelseayang7970]

天啊表现得太好了，有几处琴声沙哑就像在哭泣。

[@许近久]

小提琴独奏：夏小曹

[@鹏-v4z]

This concerto's every parts mean different parts of the story of Liang and Zhu. The concerto and the story is very closed. If you don't know well this story,you couldn't understand what it is telling to you.

[@phulevu4188]

Bản concerto này đã làm cho TQ được nhiều nguời yêu mén hơn . Nếu họ TẬP được nghe bản nhạc này chắc khg còn Diều hâu nữa

[@dlatohk]

Hi thanks

[@ChrisSwaningAround]

I had been quoted as saying I didn't like chinese music, after hearing horrible pop music whilst in china (with the notable exception of zhao lei). When I said this to my chinese teacher, he played me this song...I'm really impressed by it, more so because of how it illustrated my own ignorance to me. The same as someone hearing western pop music and thinking thats all there is on offer.

[@ZhangK71]

As a Chinese person, yeah, pretty much no debate, even many Chinese admit that Chinese "pop" "music" is trash compared to Western music. But Chinese traditional music is quite beautiful and I will always love my culture's traditional music.

[@tsukasa1608]

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[@andyip3861]

i like it

[@haoweishi1340]

Wish I could play this

[@anouarmaizou1186]

シンフォニーは、より素晴らしい別の世界に住んでいる私を作ります

[@joaopauloalvarez9151]

Awesome! I loved it!

[@naoseicozinhar5794]

muy bello

[@q.jamesschengson4541]

Heifetz 2016: Ji-Won Song & Beilin Han | Butterfly Lovers Concerto (梁祝小提琴协奏曲) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6TVeX2DrcycqaM

[@jinwenlong2886]

Please pay attention to the video of 5'07'',the guy was fascinated by the music!!!!

[@ImSoKhou]

love everything about this, but im in love with 14:14

[@dynagracz4882]

I think i have contributed at least 100 views

[@ANT.H]

You're not alone! I thought I'm obsessive (due to my OCD), but this YSO performance is unique, probably due to the fact that young people tend to express their emotions easier, and after all they are Yale students. After bumping into this version, I wouldn't border to listen to this piece played by other orchestras, mainly because they lack the passions.

[@yananneteoh9818]

Is Dan Dun the composer? I watched Liang Shan Bo and Zhu Eng Tai as a child and can never forget the beautiful romance ... The YSO's He and Chen's violin concerto plays the death scene so well... I dearly wish for an amazing director like Zhang Yi Mou to direct this amazing Chinese classic and bring the scholars and their romance alive - the native is laden with gender issues and is the most romantic story I'd ever remember from films.

[@chihungchan5086]

Like & share with you=Thanks ！ Long long ago 香港的樂評家（待查）在聽了黃安源的高胡協奏曲《梁祝》之後，在報章上公開提出一個問題，如果當初是寫給高胡.......，當然這些都是後話了，不過真相是=黃安源的《梁祝》+黃安源、黃晨達的雙胡協奏曲《梁祝》，在香港、台灣和世界的其他國家，合共演出了140場次之多（待查）。 那麼，1985年的香港，仍然處於殖民地時代， 由香港管弦樂團策劃和主辦的、在香港紅磡體育館舉辦的、以中國音樂為主題的音樂會，又曾經發生了什麼化學反應呢？ 第一、中國音樂卻能夠創下古典音樂6萬人次的香港最高紀錄。 第二、海報的紅色大標題是《梁祝》、《黃河》 第三、一個星期之內，由三場加場到五場並爆滿，古典音樂能夠以六萬人次創下香港最高紀錄（載錄自報章），請問：這是什麼狀況呀？ 第四、演出之後，親中報紙（待查）刊登了一個樂評，結尾處有一句話=高胡的滑音已值回票（待查），那麼作者是誰呢？至今還是一個謎團，這是我們心中最大的缺失。 第五、而就民族樂器和中國音樂而言、可以在97回歸之前，掀起一股中國熱潮，很多人不禁會問，二胡、高胡 和小提琴有什麼不同之處呢？ 最直接和簡單的答案就是=二胡、高胡是兩條弦，而小提琴是四條弦；二胡是民族樂器，而小提琴是怕來品。 就此，有沒有人質疑過： 第一、兩條弦的二胡和高胡，能不能完整的演奏 為小提琴度身定做的協奏曲《梁祝》呢？而且是按照原譜演奏的wow！ 第二、擬人的手法--二胡扮演的梁山伯和高胡扮演的祝英台之間的互動，能否讓人物更加鮮活 & 讓民族音樂的表現力更為生動呢？ 第三、以下的這個視頻，是香港和新加坡的華人，嘗試用兩根弦取代四根線、用民族樂器替代帕來品 來演繹中國人熟知能詳的《梁祝》，如果你有興趣，不妨Try try，並在留言區寫下您的寶貴意見，以供大家分享=謝謝，You are welcome！ kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ7EnH2vrLNnkM0

[@xiang910904]

the first part sounds easy but actually quite difficult to play

[@princessacintaqia5365]

The concert master is hot af 😍😍😍😂

[@antoniohung7329]

the music really touched me, so much enjoyment just looking at their face, they are young, non-robotic, and they're from Yale!

[@ilinasingh3840]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ilinasingh3840]

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@ZhouZhouHS]

Violin Concerto "Butterfly Lovers" with AI generated Images, 小提琴协奏曲《梁祝》（AI图像版）:kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYXSaXyej71prtE

[@ilinasingh3840]

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@ilinasingh3840]

🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@ilinasingh3840]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@ilinasingh3840]

🌹🌹🌹🌹💐💐💐

[@ilinasingh3840]

🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻

[@ryanlion3914]

Oboema solo at 1:12 (Obama playing Oboe)

[@PRARRCGriffon26]

Who do you feel has the best interpretation? Can you provide a link to a sample of that interpretation?

[@mainstreammonkey1847]

the oboe player looks like obama

[@bonniey668]

Omg he does!! 😂

[@ilinasingh3840]

🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@ThomasTVP]

So the name of the soloist is just "Sha"??

[@isupportyou9929]

There is a guy behind the flute player wearing two white digital watches on the right hand

[@channing6442]

lol

[@pineapple9238]

I lol'd.