Jan Lisiecki - Schumann Concerto in A minor

[@stum8081]

Tonight I discovered Jan Lisiecki by accident as I was l looking through KZbin and watching various other artists' videos. I came across a video of Jan playing Chopin's etudes and decided to listen. I was mesmerized and then proceeded to spend the rest of the evening watching many of his other videos, including those of his younger years. Wow! How did I miss the phenomenal talent? He has certainly earned another fan tonight and I'll certainly be watching to see if he ever plays in concert somewhere near where I live.

[@Ernesto7608]

It happened to me exactly the same way. I had never heard of him before I listened to one of his interpretations here, and then I could not stop listening to more. This makes me think that there is much more talent out there than we can possibly cover, and this gives me an optimistic outlook.

[@organbuilder272]

Imagine this boy walking out onto the stage. many hundreds of people looking at him. Then he sits and begins playing. It is make or break. One must wonder what went through his mind before this stellar performance. You beautiful boy, such music at your fingertips. Don't become tired Feel the music. Good luck to you. Your time for greatness is coming. Impressive performance, beautiful. Such a gift. Priceless.

[@carolined9856]

All professionals are still human, remember

[@DMichigan]

and he said in one interview that he did get nervous but that the right amount of nervousness was useful.

[@massimocolombani]

The best Pianist of the moment; definitly... Is really very very rare finding a Pianist today with an artistry and a musical sensibilità like this... And then at this age!!! For me Absolutly the best...

[@raymondvanleeuwen7995]

I am simply stunned by this performance. Jan Lisiecki is an extraordinary gift to music lovers everywhere. I am humbled and thankful to be able to listen to this.

[@gerrypage7887]

It's an absolute WOW ! A God gifted young man. May you be blessed for ever.

[@Bouncybon]

This wonderful performance was the first time I heard Jan Lisiecki play. It was a broadcast Prom from the Albert Hall which - by chance - I watched on my new big plasma TV :-) It was the summer of 2013. Since then I have followed Mr Lisiecki with close attention, bought his two Deutsche Grammophon CDs and even attended a live concert at the Royal Festival Hall here in England. He deserves all the praise that has been heaped on him. An extraordinary talent and an admirable human being.

[@thomasminot9799]

One of my favourite piano concertos played by one of my favourite pianists. Superb!

[@thepianodude]

Wonderful. He blends with the orchestra, yet stands out. A masterful performance.

[@silvanomangana7656]

Grande interprétation. La relève des plus grands est assurée.

[@wenzlaff1]

Jan, you are the best Pianist. Thanks for your Play !!!

[@sheana2005]

Played with beautiful tone and feeling. Thank you!

[@sfkcbf]

A truly exceptional talent brings us great musical pleasure.

[@sandynwlv]

This was one of the most magical performances I have ever witnessed. It was an incredibly hot night and the Royal Albert Hall does not have air-conditioning; it must have been so incredibly uncomfortable for all the artists. Even as audience members we were broiling but the beautiful performance of the Schumann (followed by an exquisite encore -- the Chopin Nocturne in C sharp minor) made it a night never to be forgotten despite the discomfort. Thank you Maestros Pappano and Lisiecki!

[@ezyrod]

This, my favorite concerto, I have heard every way but sideway, but you young sir are the best!

[@julikasophiabaran8265]

Oh Jan, your play is beautiful! I always enjoy listening to you ♥

[@shaythiele1320]

He has such a beautiful soul and he knows how to communicate that to the listener. I almost cried at a few parts and that never happens for me. Bravo!

[@zelki_tv]

Polska jest z Ciebie dumna Jasiu! :)

[@yolandas.h.7256]

This is so amazing. Thank you, Jan, for this masterpiece.

[@camillebouchard6436]

Very beautiful !

[@dwaynewladyka577]

You are amazing and have a great gift for playing great music. Bravo! Dobra! You have made Alberta and Canada proud.

[@vickychen4587]

Thanks for uploading this for us. I have been following your playing since you were 12.

[@johnf.walton9452]

Sparkling! Absolutely sparkling!

[@GustavoGarcia-gz4su]

Beautiful performance!!!!! Great piano concerto!!!

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

Stellar presentation, Jan. Thank you for it.

[@alwatsonpianist]

Bravissimo!!!!

[@theresecossette9687]

Merci pour le si beau cadeau de NOĒL 2014 !!!!! Quel prodige ce jeune homme !!!! Tellement romantique ce concerto de Schumann !!!!

[@armandogabbrielli4572]

assolutamente fantastico. grazie di darci ancora delle emozioni che ci aiutano a rendere questa vita cosi meravigliosa alla faccia dei gretti amanti solo dei soldi e .......

[@sanjosemike]

Another wonderful artist! I certainly wish him a long successful career. The problem is that classical music is irrelevant to young people. The news was full of an asthenic pop singer who killed himself with a narcotic overdose. He was worth millions. Young people were hailing him as a "musical genius!?" These same young people have never heard of Beethoven and could care less about another brilliant young pianist. All throughout Europe millions of Muslim immigrants are moving in. Eventually they will over-populate and outlaw museums and close down concert halls as being "anti-Islamic." Our Western culture is being closed down in front of our eyes. I wonder where this wonderfully talented young man will go when all of the elderly people who now go to classical concerts die off, Perhaps Asia? There are 100 new amazing classical pianists trying to establish an International career every new week. Sorry folks. That's just reality speaking. sanjosemike

[@plumeria66]

If what is happening now doesn't stop, everything you speak of will be a full-fledged reality.

[@JodBronson]

+sanjosemike - Sorry but Classical Music will NEVER die. Just because Mainstream moving down stream, that doesn't mean that there will be NO ODD BALLS listening to Classical Music. LOL

[@flypurplecat4774]

plumeria66 And our stupid country just elected a rude, crude publicity hound as "president" so things will go to hell that much faster. Glad I grew up in the 50's (and my mother was a classical pianist who played Chopin all the time).

[@JodBronson]

Flypurplecat No offense, but I happened to like Trump. Look at what he will do, not what he will say. People can say a lot about things... Hell, I can say that I went to Mars and back and NASA is just getting started? LOL. Trump is all about AMERICA FIRST... My Dad have been driving to work all these years.... He always complaining... One of these days... A Bridge might collapse and I will die... Years of FEARS that my Dad been driving to work and back home. He was GLAD that someone will be fixing those. Also, another complaint from him was.... They take his Taxes.. And give it out to EVERYONE / OVERSEAS than our own People. He said, he would rather have it spend here first, USA Once we have done that and anything left, then we donate to charities.. Aka Overseas etc... But we must taking care of our People first. I have listened to my Dads' complaints for YEARS at our dinner table.... Funny thing is... The only Person who EVER heard his cries were Donald J. Trump and what's funny about it, my Dad NEVER Spoke to or MET Trump.

[@Ernesto7608]

+Jod Bronson, let's hope that in the six months that passed since the individual you mentioned got to power you have changed your mind. This would mean that you have some intelligence after all.

[@ehvee1]

Jan, thank you for this Christmas gift! Its wonderful to see you playing an entire piece rather than just hearing it on the CD. This was wonderful... beautiful music and you just get better and better. It wasn't like you were playing that piano... its more lie you made it into something much more than a piano... something bigger and more musical, more alive.. I know virtually nothing about Schumann so now I will go read and try to understand what he was thinking when he wrote this. I'm betting he would have felt you made it even better than he could have imagined. Thanks again...

[@armandogabbrielli4572]

a soon i will read about a new your performance in italy i will be there thank you for your wonderful way to play music

[@pilarpaco6569]

Precioso concierto , Ian fantástico y papá o mucha pasion

[@ТаняМальцева-у8р]

Открыла для себя прекрасного пианиста!

[@1blairt]

What a great talented kid. merci inf. von MI

[@stupor_mundi]

I'm so glad I discovered Lisiecki, some pianists I like for their aggressiveness (Volodin is my absolute favourite), some for their charisma (Trifonov) and in Lisiecki I like his sensitivity and gentle style.

[@mahmutonal1994]

BRAVO!

[@eeoo4674]

always amazing...

[@benjamincuevaseninde]

-- Superbe interprétation, une grande passionaria se dégage de son jeu. Bravo. --

[@orrelkkpe]

Wonderful - wish I could hear you play in SA.

[@BudFieldsPPTS]

Jan, you again invade, take up space in, and leave my soul complete! I have a question: What was the problem with the Oboeist? He looked pissed that you were there, much less owning the work. Anything to that? Someday, I hope you will share with me the story you told me in this piece. It was, like you, perfect! :)

[@martharichler6672]

Pure bliss.

[@hslimart]

Wow

[@ciaoboo3150]

Please, please come to Japan again.

[@walz69]

Mój zachwyt nie zna granic!

[@maxia5]

SHIVERS

[@elizabethfelix439]

It's incredible how much Rachmaninoff 's piano concerti sound like Schummans'. Deep influence!

[@smekninga]

Marry me Jan, lol, besides the awful joke, he is such a talented young man with a long career ahead! He's on my fave list among Gould, Arrau and Argerich.

[@paulybarr]

The concertmaster looks pretty dismissive of Lisiecki, doesn't he? During the cadenza in the first movement he is casually looking at the ceiling of the hall, in fact ANYWHERE other than at Mr Lisiecki. And then at the conclusion of the concerto he returns the most unsmiling, perfunctory handshake I have ever seen a concertmaster give to a soloist. It looks as if the concertmaster regards him as just some flash- in - the - pan over- rated kid who doesn't really deserve to be playing in such illustrious company.