Kerson Leong plays Ernst/Schubert Erlkönig

Teaser of a solo recital given at Montréal's Salle Bourgie and beautifully realized on film by ProdCan for medici.tv. To view the full recital, subscribe to medici.tv at this link: www.medici.tv/...
In addition to the Erlkönig, the program includes works by Bach, Ysaÿe, Tarrega/Ricci, and a piece by Agustin Barrios arranged for solo violin by yours truly.
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Taken from a solo recital I gave at Montréal’s Salle Bourgie beautifully realized on film by ProdCan, now available on demand on medici! To access the full recital, subscribe to medici through the link in the video description above - aside from Erlkönig, it contains works by Bach, Ysaÿe, Tarrega/Ricci, and Barrios/Leong.

[@nanalin3613]

Wonderful playing!

[@gsm2424]

Are you human, kerson? AMAZING!

[@pyroay2862]

U act like u can play that

[@ThePianoKid9]

@@pyroay2862what do you mean

[@mrjourneyman]

Wow. What an amazing performance. And to bring all the characters to life. Absolutely stunning. 🙇🏻🙇🏻🙇🏻

[@ianhuangncubed]

I love how he stands there like a menace after finishing the piece

[@Ciaccona255]

Love that

[@mihaimangir]

me too, I love that

[@RJ12347]

Because he is He murdered that piece and the violin

[@jeffreylund5504]

Kerson Leong clearly practices at least 40 hours a day. Amazing performance. It looked effortless, and is one of the most lyrical renditions of this piece I've ever heard. Literal chills.

[@masintec]

Such a difficult piece that requires so many hours of practicing but not really nice to listen to for many times, what a pity! If I were a professional violinist, I wouldn't invest in this sort of piece, so many greater masterpieces to learn. So I appreciate Leong's sacrifice lol

[@ascendedbox612]

@@masintec it's just not music you like

[@mukilnarayanan]

He is a true Ling Ling!

[@Kosmicant]

40 hours?

[@mukilnarayanan]

@@Kosmicant This is a reference to Ling Ling (the fictional violinist who supposedly practices violin for 40 hours a day). Ling Ling is a creation of KZbin creators @TwoSetViolin, Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen!

[@NikocadoAvocado]

Remarkable phrasing, intensity, and articulation. I just love your interpretations!! One of the most vivid versions I’ve ever listened to… the last section sent shivers down my spine.

[@gabriellopez-torres8332]

What the shit

[@pcpt]

dude i saw you playing the violin 4 days ago… i don’t understand how you can talk with that voice, and have that attitude, and then type this.

[@nicholaschung8207]

what the fucj

[@ashleighholmes8422]

Woah. Hey, Nikocado. Didn’t expect to see you here.

[@NahMate]

what happened to you man :(

[@mawia01]

One of the hardest violin pieces for its massively polyphonic four-voice writing… And yet again, you’ve nailed every single part of it, what a stunning rendition! Bravo Kerson, encore!

[@caonexpeguero9984]

Rapidly becoming part of the highest tier of current virutosos worldwide.

[@TeenTitanGirl123]

The way you make that top line sing- not even sing it's like a cry and my gosh it's so beautiful!!

[@victoriadorin4569]

Yeah, it is a cry indeed! If you listen to Schubert's lied, those are the lines of the child scared by the Erlking that dies in the end.

[@paultaylor6821]

The most fantastic version of this insanely difficult piece ever heard.

[@InspirationLabs-ff8vf]

This seriously needs more views. One of the most difficult pieces to play and he did it with perfection

[@tyronesimpson8276]

At 4:43 you can really hear the narrator voice saying "[the boy] is dead". What an amazing performance, the intensity, the passion, tenderness at times, the violent climax and solemn resolution it really does tell the story of der erlkonig very well,. All the voices are distinct and reflect the increasing intensity throughout the piece. Bravo!

[@AmadeuShinChan]

"Dead is only he, who is claimed as such by a doctor." ~quote of a book/film called "Come sweet death" So perhaps the boy only pulled a prank on his old man. The boy is dead, long live the boy.

[@Ciaccona255]

I can't hear the narrator

[@Neatrice]

​@@Ciaccona255lol

[@quasistarsupernova]

just to let you know that I ruined your 69 likes

[@justaponyyy]

@@AmadeuShinChan what are you even talking about

[@lefmankan]

I can only come up with three words to describe this: wow WOW *WOW*

[@dungeoncat5238]

Good stuff

[@ws5934]

Dude best version so far, you are definitely my favorite violinist (other than myself of course!)

[@aro4457]

Self confidence 100, 👍

[@aLethartgic]

woooooooo look at that confidence. Nice bro.

[@CATsissta]

Confidence is key :)

[@PensieroMetamofista]

Great comment, ahahahahhahaha.

[@williamtell6750]

A gripping performance! The quality of the sound is outstanding, and the polyphonic structure comes out clearly. At "Dem Vater grauset's, er reitet geschwind" I had shivers up my spine.

[@ryanconran824]

Someday I hope that I can be just one% of the violinist you are, this is absolutely incredible while done!

[@pietrogenovagaia]

Dude! Those harmonics with vibrato are sooo beautiful!! I need to listen to them in loop, they became addictive! Thank you so much for your interpretation Kerson! Goosebumps seriously!

[@tfh5575]

omg right?!!

[@yjhong78]

This upload has been already the legend!!!

[@violaisreallycool]

I love this interpretation so much, I cannot listen to any other performance without realizing how much you have conveyed and how easily it comes through. It's much more the maddening terror instead of pure rage and aggression. Especially with the extreme contrasts between the calmer and more intense bits.

[@kaikirr]

What about hilary Hahn?

[@aidentheabsurd]

@@kaikirr technically flawless, yet too robotic. Lacks the subtle hints of musicality that Kerson presents to us here perfectly. Apart from that, Kerson has a broader and way deeper sound. Though, I must add: the latter observation is merely a matter of preference.

[@aegeanenjoyer668]

@@aidentheabsurd I've noticed the same. Hahn lacks musicality and the technique to play Ernst at the proper tempo. Leong does a wonderful job with his rubato, perhaps the best in this piece alongside Feng's and maybe better, while Hahn just plays at a slow tempo like a robot since she doesn't have the mastery to play in any other way. Jansen would be far better for example. It's a pattern rather than an individual observation.

[@patriciasalem3606]

Amazing dynamic range.

[@patriciasalem3606]

@@aidentheabsurd I normally love Hahn's playing, but not for this piece. Her rendition is too slow and too measured, which is strange because she plays other pieces with much more passion. Maybe I'm listening to an older recording too, and she'd play with more nuance later in life. I certainly think she has the technical proficiency for it. Additionally, Kerson's instrument is PERFECT for this piece. In general I prefer a Guarneri to a Strad anyway for its richer tones and slight darkness versus the sweetness of the Strad.

[@pogface]

omg was it MEANT TO BE that this is premiering at the SAME TIME that i am teaching a class on SCHUBERT??? omg lets goooooooo

[@ThePianoKid9]

You make the arpeggios sound better than everyone else. Your are vivid, pretty, loud, and awesome.

[@zacharywindsor7399]

Dude! Technically proficient and true to the artistic nature of the text! Truly profound playing!

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

Kerson, you keep me going :) Just living life in general.... it's so much better having *you* to listen to. I rarely pick up my violin these days due to to depression. When I listen to you though, I think: "It's possible". This is why I love you as a fan from across the world so much :) Thank you!

[@violin1110]

You play with such a wonderful combination of intelligence and emotion. This is such a difficult piece to pull off well, and you played it brilliantly. I admire your playing very much!

[@madaxx1000]

Hi Kerson, I just got home from your concert in St. John's, NL where you played the Brahms concerto and I just wish I could tell you how fantastic it was for myself and my fiance to sit front row and hear you play this magnificent piece! this was the first time I got to hear it played live and you exceeded every expectation I had about the piece! So thank you. Best of luck in your career! I will now be following you online, so look forward to all your music!

[@moominmoon8596]

Stunning interpretation. You can feel the cold night air, the desperate ride through the forest!

[@isabelldrost2566]

I’ve heard the Erlkönig many times both by singers and violinists and your interpretation really touched my heart the most. Thank you so much!

[@Dilsli]

Awesome interpretation! The dynamics give ke chills. Wow!

[@highmusi933]

Schubert did clap to your performance. PERFECT PERFORMANCE!

[@artisticdirector9975]

Magnificient! not a violin but a organ! Wonderful

[@kniazigor2276]

Un immense violoniste, et un véritable artiste qui n'a pas que de la virtuosité. Bravo !

[@GeorgeStreicherMusic]

This is so fantastic!! Such a great new sound for this piece. Perfect for the Halloween season.

[@GLXLR]

Kerson, it has been amazing to watch your progress. This was a truly masterful rendition of this transcription. I hope I get the chance to play with you someday!!

[@GlenmoreGlen]

Love your harmonic with vibrato 😍

[@HowardH]

For real... Superb technique

[@tylermoore8218]

I have never seen someone vibrate those playing this piece and it is quite effective!

[@lizziesmusicmaking]

I love the fire and the energy you put into this. The setting also adds to the intensity and really works well with the piece. Thank you for letting us hear this.

[@yoavfred9002]

The way you play the violin and tell the story of the this peace is simply breathtaking to me. You are an idol to me and I aspire to play like you.

[@LautaroFernandez-uj9tl]

My favorite version of this piece, without doubt. Beautiful, powerful... perfection. Bravo, I just can't find many words to describe it... I can only listen. Thanks for give it to us such interpretation.

[@starsmmm]

Overwhelming playing!

[@dmytrol1210]

I love this performance, it's not only technically perfect, but it's brilliantly played artistically as well

[@dianal.1279]

Wow! What a fantastic performance! You made it so special! Fantastic phrasing for this difficult piece! Intense! What a spectacular violinist! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@BlackHermit]

Remarkable phrasing, intensity, and articulation Kerson Leong.

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

I'd forgotten that Ernst wrote this transcription! But of course.... it's *so* him! You play it epically Kerson. I'll always come back to this rendition! So full of fire, passion, and life! As a side note, I think the Del Gesu violin is the perfect match for you particularly with this piece. I don't think a Strad would "roar" as much! Great stuff Kerson :) As always, I'm delighted by your new videos and look forward to the next ones :) You're making many many many people in the world so happy with your playing :)

[@JamesRoberts-r5v]

It’s works especially well with the aggression behind this piece. The projection and timbre of a Guarneri as well as it’s richness in sound makes it completely different from the other popular recording from Hilary Hahn on her Stad.

[@cesaraugusto6869]

@@JamesRoberts-r5v ? Her violin is an 1864 copy of Paganini's Cannone made by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume

[@JamesRoberts-r5v]

@@cesaraugusto6869 the one she used in that concert was the 1865 ‘Alard’ Strad Reproduction by Vuilaume and not Il Cannone. She has two by Vuilaume. Besides Stradivari was a Luthier but Stradivarius is actually a classification of violin based on Stradivari’s original productions.

[@cesaraugusto6869]

@@JamesRoberts-r5v Thank you so much for explaining in detail.

[@vt4979]

@@JamesRoberts-r5v woah I thought she only had the Strad Vuilaume a few years ago since I read an article about her thoughts on bonding with the two of them. The Erlkonig recording was from when she was like 18 right?

[@dvides89]

Bravo Maestro! Thank you for sharing this spectacular performance, the energy and phrasing are out of this world. One day I hope I can go with my family to watch one of your performances live.

[@virvln2814]

Wonderful performance! The full drama of this tremendous work was fully realized, going way beyond the pyrotechnics of most interpretations. Bravissimo Maestro Kerson!!!!!

[@TheWinni0109]

I'm so glad to see this performence..❤️

[@malemand9288]

Hell yeah!! Glad I'm here early, Elkronig is one of my favorite songs to listen to, and your rendition is speechless!! I absolutely love it

[@stuffedanimalgangNATION]

I’ve aaalllllllways LOVED your playing! It’s always so crisp and graceful, filled with such voice and expression! I love how you articulate the phrasing of each line of parts in every last section of this piece! This is so sublimely and wonderfully beautiful, Kerson!!!! 🥰🐻🥰🧸🥰🐻🥰🧸🥰

[@CarlosLewis-mk7ru]

See this the type of shit that makes me go practice. And I play percussion. Sure hate to be the next one after him if this is a recital. Excellent performance!

[@benoitpaquette2866]

Merci! Solide et brillant! Plein de nuances dans les sonorités même en puissance. Vraiment une grande interprétation. Merci et bien sûr, bravo. Par ailleurs, j'ai entendu plus tôt à plusieurs reprises votre version de Una limosna por el amor de dios. Il y a quelque chose en vous de particulièrement touchant. Encore une fois bravo.

[@pulsebright]

Incredible!!! You are possessed by the devil!!? Magnificent!! The sound, the expression; thank you so much Kerson!

[@Zb_Calisthenic]

Beautifully played!!!

[@berenicerivera7202]

Hermoso y genial ❤ saludos desde México 🇲🇽😍

[@rayyoshida7963]

Just wow. Best version

[@lutherbrown8873]

i have never seen or heard a better performance of this piece

[@DanielMasmanian]

Bravo, really. Extraordinary line. I'm in complete awe.

[@lelegabry7462]

Absolutely the best one

[@fredlifsitz7411]

Your playing is always beautiful and expressive with unbridled passion and great resonance. Rarely gage I heard any of our finest colleagues play this work so brilliantly.

[@Lane-yl6sk]

Kerson is the Erkonig himself here. straight badass

[@mat_m378]

New era virtuoso, Kerson, Augustin Hadelich, Ray Chen. Kerson is my favorite☺️

[@pluutoop]

Augustin is my favorite

[@Zxouf873]

A masterpiece in every aspect! Very well done ❤️

[@selimkurtulus1926]

Congratulations 👏👏👏👏🤩

[@aaron.piedra]

Absolute mastery! Such an incredible performance. I felt like I was in the nightmare. Bravo!

[@timluo6120]

This is so beautiful, I'm speechless. The best rendition of this piece I"ve ever heard.

[@s.c.b4074]

Beyond impressive!!

[@maestromina]

Wow❤❤

[@marcvilleneuve8831]

Finally, the expressive and musical version, outstanding. Hilary Hahn played it live and beautifully, but your interpretation is much more intense, poetic and romantic…

[@JustFiddler]

setuju

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

I've fallen back in love with you Kerson! *cough, to that I ever fell OUT of love :P such an epic and brilliant performance that others should look up too. Not just "others", but "other professionals"! :)

[@mariam-violin]

Perfect is not enough!!!!!🎵🎻❤👏👏

[@PSLegend999]

Legit the best interpretation I've seen.

[@theashrebornagain]

No offense to Hilary, but this is the best recording of Erlkonig imo. It's so clean, somber, and the phrasing is just flawless.

[@kosame3236]

This performances literally leaves me speechless...

[@lawrencegreenwood4002]

My favourite rendition of my favourite composition from Schubert.

[@maxhax1000]

The passion....

[@quentinshane5992]

It's a crime that this isn't on Spotify 😔

[@davidneely5863]

Outstanding Performance!

[@selimkurtulus1926]

Hell yeaah what a wonderfull octaves

[@CottonCandyTheWW2Geek]

Wow it’s really articulate and the intonation is great :D

[@Raqgp6952]

Excellent, as always!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@fumikomihara5495]

Too good!!

[@myla4444]

that violin has amazing sound

[@mintchoco5640]

Super fierce, Kerson! Awesome sound

[@НинаИванова-э6к]

🌹Браво,Leong ! ❤

[@riccardopini9340]

Meravigliosa e geniale interpretazione ...

[@OfAllTime09876wer]

lets gooooooo

[@ThePianoKid9]

Nailed it.

[@SadShadeguy1234]

I wonder how is Kherson Leong so good at violin and clean sounds I like it so much😍🎶😊🤩😘😘🥰

[@marcosPRATA918]

Ele consegue transmitir o clima dramático e sonoridade da obra! Admirável.

[@serafin1719]

Very atmospheric playing! So nervous and never resting.. extremely nice rendition Bravo 🙌

[@akrishnaa]

Maestro!

[@sedatakkas8427]

Amazing!

[@1stGodMan]

You are the best violinist of all time

[@meepsheep3138]

Words cannot describe how in love I am with this ❤❤❤

[@henrykmusic]

You own this monster

[@ThiagoAlessandroRomanPur-ci3tu]

mis oidos acaban de ser bendecidos

[@ninotkabladze7448]

Bravo !

[@AndrickDecastro]

You are always 1 step ahead

[@andygossard4293]

Kickass, Kerson.

[@pajarosaenz]

amazing!

[@teresar6348]

Think I found Ling Ling after 40 hours

[@devontilsley7406]

Finally someone that watches twoset😂😂

[@bukaopu]

This is too cool!

[@tfh5575]

i’m obsessed with how good this is 😭

[@jakelesnake4927]

Completely unbelievable.