Kian Soltani: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@sammerspage]

I love Tiny Desk because I would never seek this type of music out but I am thoroughly enjoying it

[@asmrtingletime4611]

exactly!!!!

[@sammerspage]

@Stephen Doyle bro I should be tbh

[@techobsessed1]

@Joe Thunder It needn't be spendy. Do you like tacos? Beer? So do a lot of cellists and pianists, and it only takes a few of them for something like this -- unlike a full orchestra.

[@carlosjr7442]

I thought the same thing!

[@moscaguapo69]

Such a great way to say it

[@juliekellogg5351]

Amazing. Kian is sweating...proof of his passion and excellence. Kudos to the pianist who turned his own page during a very fast passage of Popper. Kian's bow hand is to die for.

[@IselMedia]

I saw this man live at the Cello Biennale in Amsterdam last year. He is absolutely fantastic, so glad this recording exists. Thanks NPR!

[@conancat]

The Hungarian Rhapsody was bloody impressive, but the Schubert... Wow, just wow. How does a cello sing so beautifully? The intonation, the color, the phrasing, absolutely beautiful!

[@primality]

00:00 Hungarian Rhapsody David Popper (1843-1913) 07:56 Nacht und Träume Franz Schubert (1797-1828) 12:52 Persian Fire Dance Kian Soltani (1992- )

[@22bomd]

Kian Soltani is playing direct to the listeners " heart and soul " ! He is also so authentic in the way he performs , NO " "show off " on stage simply he is a true musician , he does not need to act !

[@Echoxxx]

Mind-blowing talent and sensitivity. Incredible to hear Persian music composed from a Persian Austrian. With love, a Persian American ♥️

[@rd4660]

Ear buds in, eyes closed, dark room, volume adjusted to just enough. Taking quite a musical voyage. Thank you.

[@mistressmozart]

I heard him perform live in Prague, and i still think about that performance 2 years later!

[@solukhumbu911]

OK! this tiny desk performance proves that Kian has crossed a considerable amount of height in cello-ism. to play popper in such an intense speedy tempo and then schubert he mimicked the human voice in such a delicate way and followed up with something he wrote and which was the bomb! like there has to be a new debate on who the current greatest cellist is!

[@vilchisgonzalo]

Since 3:00 am that I woke up this morning I have listened to this incredible mini concert many times throughout the day. I am starting a savings fund just so I can go and see him play anywhere in the USA. On his next tour. Just marvelous, thanks Tiny Desk!!

[@ellaplayscello6332]

Ugh, I love Kian's playing so much 😩😍

[@zadtheinhaler]

This was all fantastic, but the "Soltani:Fire Dance" was amazing from beginning to end.

[@hotmixxable]

You don't always "have to be into this music" to appreciate great artist!

[@sisterphyllis4753]

OMG! This took me from my childhood of watching the coyote chasing the roadrunner to very soothing to Celtic/Egyptian. I couldn't believe the oneness the musician had with that instrument.

[@shawrob4896]

I LOVE how expressive he is! That's as enjoyable or more than the music.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

This young man is truly a master of the cello. I bet the world will see more of him!

[@pfos]

Yup, he's got his 10K hours in - and then some! =)

[@anihacopian2988]

Amazing cellist and wonderful pianist.....just simply amazing...….....

[@tsakaneshikwambana5778]

Kian entrances me. He is perfection.

[@ninacone]

How come nobody told me Kian had a Tiny desk concert >( good, he is soooo good. So authentic in the interpretations.

[@patriciaburke2401]

Love the way the musicians seemed to feel every note! They were obviously “ in the zone “!! What a wonderful place to be! Thanks for sharing this amazing music.🎶🎵🎶❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@susanneortega9576]

Awesomeness, Kian your exquisite master of the cello made my heart soar, and I am inspired to continue to be a better cellist. You guys lightened my day during this world-wide coronavirus season. Once again thank you both.

[@matthias.hess1]

The perfect music for a rainy Friday morning.

[@lawnerddownunder3461]

The Persian Fire Dance was *sick*. Can't wait for the album to come out.

[@techobsessed1]

Another wonderful performance from the Tiny (ass) Desk! I think Americana and Roots music are what originally brought me to Tiny Desk, but I love the variety. I like cello, but don't usually seek it out. And I didn't know it, but I like hip-hop performed by a flautist, and I learned that I love the first and only all-female Mariachi band from New York City.

[@clivesimpkins1]

Beautiful rapport between the two musicians. 💝

[@Lustbarkeit]

Awesome artist and a very nice person, cheers from Austria and enjoy!

[@oliviacarlsson9561]

His own piece is so beautiful ^^

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

Their expressions are so beautiful. Lost in the music.

[@ssnnn89]

My heart swells and bursts listening to their music ty for this it'll be a good day

[@weamadel156]

I like the Persian piece so much ❤

[@alexmccormick460]

APPRECIATE THE YOUTHFUL PASSION IN HIS PERFORMANCE. HE HAS GIFTED HIMSELF WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT DESERVING OF AN AUDIENCE. HIS PRACTICE IN PRIVATE ECHOES HOURS OF WORK.

[@Skhxvudgbchc]

I love this Persian fire dance

[@Ken8472]

This was amazing, especially loved the first song, it was enchanting... definitely going to look up some more of his music/concert dates

[@missleeniie]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the cello so much.

[@BruceBigDaddyWayne1]

I'm a soul singer. This is amazing. So emotional. I'm a new fan.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Bruce Big Daddy Wayne do you have videos? I love soul.

[@BruceBigDaddyWayne1]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 Why yes, I do. kzbin.info/door/NzI8B97eE4I8G_55Pj8KEQ?view_as=subscriber

[@techobsessed1]

I think I totally get why you connect with this. The cello pulls sooo deep.

[@BruceBigDaddyWayne1]

@@techobsessed1 I mean, it's a really beautiful instrument. He plays masterfully.

[@The_dude94]

Wow I'm impressed. That man has some serious talent, Both of them are incredible!

[@errcoche]

Not much into classical but I loves me some cello. This guy has all the theatrics down as well as the great playing.

[@camillelalanne]

Can t get enough of this ...

[@EboJ13]

This is so lovely. My heart is singing and dancing. Classical music is just so soothing.

[@PepeHerreraH]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! COMPLETELY BREATHTAKING! WHAT A PHENOMENAL WAY TO START MY DAY. I'M EVEN MORE CONTENT. HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

please stop shouting too early in the morning maybe less coffee thanks

[@alexanderhersh]

SO TRUE!

[@MysticGwen]

Two thumbs up for the performance atop the sounds!

[@fumiyohirano8323]

Classic music at Tiny Desk! Wonderful! An excellent cellist performance! I can listen again!👏👏👏

[@MzClementine]

I love the cello

[@thesuncollective1475]

Indeed It is pleasant

[@benmeitzen4184]

I love this! It's always a joy to find classical on tiny desk

[@geminidreamno2]

Incredible performance from this young man. I will be seeking out more of his work.

[@BattleNuggetz]

NPR: Giving us music we never hoped for but damn sure glad we got it. Danke 🌻💚

[@heavenwithin81]

Anyone else feel this dance all the way through them and back again?. Absolutely DELIGHTFUL!

[@tessoy]

i search after watching TwoSet, not dissapointed at all...

[@latiamcdaniels5808]

Yesssss....I KNEW there was a reason I woke up at 0400 this morning. :) This day will be GREAT!!!!

[@zuzunowak]

funny how you can really hear Persia in the last piece! ! Lovely

[@EpiDot52]

What an absolutely gorgeous instrument.

[@joshmiller3510]

Such mastery...amazing

[@sisyarinifridayulia8166]

For the last piece I gave him standing ovation in front of my phone instantly!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jessedphillips]

Wow! That was beautiful. That second song make me stop what I was doing.

[@sammihebert6493]

Beautiful 💛

[@holzfallen]

Awesome! Love seeing some variety in this program!

[@jelanisurpriscomposer]

Yaaaasss classical on tiny desk!!!

[@eliaswendel7257]

I just love soltani!

[@kafar0]

dynamika, liryka, wirtuozeria - bravo!

[@whittyp813]

Yo yo ma who?!? Just kidding but he is superb! His cello sings!!!! From start to finish I’m drawn in!!! I’m a fan!!!🔥🔥🔥🙏 the pianist Is also fantastic and has great interpretation but this man on the cello is amazing

[@badhras]

Clearly, a cellist who practices 40 hours a day.

[@FlavioCamus]

amazing!

[@badhras]

@@hb-km5ep -fixed

[@MNeathway]

badhras if he can play it slow, he can play it fast

[@FrankBell]

ling ling?

[@MeowMeowKapow]

Practices 40 hours a day?!? MUST BE A WIZARD WITH A TIME-TURNER! PROOF MAGIC IS REAL!!! We finally got 'em, guys! We did it!

[@petergardner5951]

A severally underrated Tiny Desk Concert

[@fasamie]

عااالییی بود لذت بردم.

[@martinpotgieter4136]

Love the virtuosity! Thank you NPR for side range of great music!

[@flightwithoutfeathers4682]

The soul in this... Words can't describe.

[@shailishafai3295]

Took me on a trip around the world and in to the depth of my heart. Zendeh bad

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

[@mullings2801]

Wow... What a Perfomance!

[@marissasboardwalk]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! So inspired. 😭❤️ Cello is my favorite instrument!! So versatile, strong yet delicate... This young man almost makes me regret my choice to play double bass. 🤷🏽‍♀️ (but not quite: I love playing in orchestra, jazz & mariachi with the same instrument!)

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Marissa Santa Cruz you keep right on playing that bass! The world need fabulous bassists too!

[@marissasboardwalk]

voilaviolamh I’ve never heard of him, but thank you for the exposure!!

[@matthewnotch8331]

Also Esperanza Spaulding

[@susanbryant6516]

He has an album called Home on spotified, contains the Schubert piece and the Fire Dance, it’s a beautiful album.

[@alexanderhersh]

Mine too :)

[@rezarezanaghibi]

incredible performance. BRAVO

[@baseballfan4877]

Hey i knew i've seen you before! On two-set violin. Great to see you on NPR.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Cool..love it very soothing

[@monamajnoona8255]

Brilliant 💗💗💗

[@burnbarnes1198]

Please allow me to scrape my jaw off the floor. Technically masterful and filled with emotion.

[@АлександраГригорьева-х1ч]

Браво, брависсимо !!!

[@kk3000ify]

2:57 The speed of their playing started to distort time and space

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Kan Mint ha ha, warp drive!

[@DuluthTW]

Fantastic. Incredible. Wonderful!

[@salgutierrez2814]

Beautiful.

[@healiaquastar]

This makes me wanna pick up my cello again. I miss hearing strings!

[@Android-rz8ph]

Molto bravissimo!!

[@alixmorris5953]

This is so so so gooooooood!

[@TimIrvin]

I love the Cello. I'd like to know more about this guy's instrument. Looks like it plays as smooth as butter! B R A V O!

[@ortem000]

Absolutly delightful. Thank you!

[@gracellev]

Love this. His music is lifting my mood today

[@AyanTheChosenOne]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@marjorievandyke8243]

Never thought about it till you mentioned it, but it brought an instrument from 1680 to life even more so as a conduit for a more contemporary story by Popper. Absolutely beautiful!

[@bbasbestos]

absolutely gorgeous performance! would love to hear a bassoonist on tiny desk.

[@curtisdale3521]

Stunning!

[@fl0werwebs]

STAN KIAN 💖💞

[@jotatx]

Next time NASA sends any audio sample from earth into deep space they should send all vids from NPR. That would suffice.

[@alidadj]

this is beautiful

[@CC.CALAMITY]

GIVE THAT MAN ON THE PIANO A BIG FUCKIN ROUND OF APPLAUSE MATE.

[@Alrato94]

And he's friggin reading. READING. This is just amazing.

[@hotmixxable]

Yo yo ma can rest assure that he can pass on the torch!!!!!

[@aldenwilner3300]

Heil’ge Nacht, du sinkest nieder; Nieder wallen auch die Träume Wie dein Mondlicht durch die Räume, Durch der Menschen stille Brust. Die belauschen sie mit Lust; Rufen, wenn der Tag erwacht: Kehre wieder, heil’ge Nacht! Holde Träume, kehret wieder! (thanks, Wikipedia!) Bless'd night, you sink down; Down, too, your dreams come wavering Like your moonlight through the room, Through the sleepers' quiet breast. They overhear them with pleasure; And call out, when the day awakes: Return again, bless'd night! Holy dreams, return again!

[@TiagoLageira]

Beautiful, NPR should program more of this.

[@theawesomer]

Incredible performance. Sharing on The Awesomer.

[@amandamcbride256]

Im in love!🔥

[@iamnot1]

Pure Talent!