Kreisler Preludium and Allegro - Kerson Leong

Performed live on July 4, 2017 with pianist Christia Hudziy in Reims, France as part of the Flâneries Musicales de Reims. SUBSCRIBE to my channel for more upcoming videos! Also FOLLOW ME on:
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[@duggiefresh8170]

The future of violin is in good hands....

[@duggiefresh8170]

I love his playing. He has artistic maturity beyond his years.

[@gReY-yf3uc]

I’m nine and I’m in fifth grade.. it’s already hard but I also have to memorize this piece! 😯

[@monikamaya2910]

Agree👍

[@j.arthur2845]

@@gReY-yf3uc good luck, God bless you

[@users79]

GOLDEN

[@luli2760]

The best Preludium and Allegro I've ever heard. BRAVO!!

[@annewick2558]

Those string crossings are so so clean

[@flatlittlefish7680]

I don't know how many times I have watched this video already. I never get bored.

[@lindsay3764]

Cannot believe I’m saying this, but this is my favorite recording INCLUDING Itzak Perlman!

[@crystalzhao6884]

I can't help but agree.

[@jeronimomartinezjaramillo9200]

I agree 100%

[@TheAsianTree]

Lindsay I don’t agree, but this is a really good performance. I just love how perlman playing style hits the idea of romance so well

[@user-tz2xz4np3q]

Landon Ngo No one can be perlman

[@stevenleerachel4817]

I agree

[@miguelpaniagua6171]

You can hear the anger and frustration in the strings as the bow hits the strings, making a small raspy sound that you can barely notice. A rasp added to the already existing harsh sound and powerful playing in the moments of powerful lines in the music. Trying to let out as much noise, trying desperately to be heard even more because the sound and tone and overall musicality isn’t enough for the player, trying to desperately perfect it even while playing it in such a way already in front of so many. This is just incredible

[@bochankang]

His sound is just absolute fire I feel like I'm seeing Heifetz 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻

[@philipq6906]

more like Menuhin

[@Marcel_Audubon]

LoL 🤣😂🤣

[@tsmgrmh1806]

Heifetz would be faster, but Heifetz actually refused to play Kreisler

[@talhaselimacar5621]

@@tsmgrmh1806 one youtube search proved you wrong

[@TS13579]

@bochankang I think you meant the opposite: that people who saw Heifetz said that they thought they were seeing Kerson Leong. (True, Kerson hadn't been born yet. But those people were anticipatorily prescient.)

[@climatescientist]

this alone can save lives

[@icyhot5321]

This video really needs more credit. The emotion put into the playing is unimaginable. Not only that, but he put in so much of his only phrasing instead of the usual places to ritard and crescendo. Bravo 👏

[@markalanlongo]

Kerson is the WHOLE PACKAGE… totally polished playing. Intonation, musicality, projecting sound. Just incredible.

[@rnhtube]

Man's playing is so crazy- looking backwards and forwards at the same time. Sometimes you feel like you're listening to Heifetz or Kreisler, and in the next moment it's unmistakably modern.

[@annewick2558]

I've been a violinist for 25 years and am out of practice. This man is phenomenal!! Not just me n technique but the emotions he puts into his music. PHENOMENAL!!

[@nss4472]

And there is no self-drawing at all. He seems to be praying at the moment to the composer himself, or... Who knows! 😮😊

[@gerry3473]

Kerson is the future and the future is now. He ist great, really great.

[@savovaboriana]

This is my favorite praeludium and allegro on KZbin.

[@musicfanmic]

This is the kind of violinist I’ve been searching to listen to. An extremely brilliantly poised and brightly vibrant master of the strings. I’m honored to have stumbled across your page. And just think, I was about to turn in for bed and I did saw this suggestion. Instantly inspiring!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kokagejones678]

Still in therapy about this piece; played it a lot as a kid and still can hear every pitch and feel every crunch of the bow. This is a gorgeous rendition. Thank you.

[@M_SC]

Lol therapy for trying this piece

[@credenzabelladonna-fatale2487]

@@M_SC Worse yet, auditioning on it. I think Kreisler and Paganini both had preternaturally long fingers.

[@Whatdouevenwriteforthesethings]

I've listened to this for the fourth or fifth time tonight. I find it to be this epic mass of romantic, nostalgic, powerful, sorrowful, hopeful, and dramatic elements. Simply captivating and utterly irresistible!

[@requiem9926]

The face of concentration, confidence and determination!

[@Hummus4X]

Wow, I don't think I can really put into words how amazing this performance was to watch. It tops Itzhak Perlman for me

[@violintegral]

Your style just fits Kreisler's music perfectly... perfect, agile technique with a rich, sensuous sound.

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

Outstanding. A masterclass in striking the perfect balance between technical perfection and musical passion. Kerson's presence and projection in the concert hall place him among the great violin talents of our time. I greatly look forward to the development of his career. Proud to have you in Canada, Kerson!!! 🇨🇦

[@markchen5710]

the use of rubato in this interpretation is so tasteful

[@evomusic1720]

It's like he time traveled from the 20th century. Incredible sound.

[@Xerkun]

I keep coming back to Kerson. I just love the way he expresses music. ❤❤❤

[@eriknystrom5839]

This is so perfect! Those small changes in tempo and between forte and piano! The beautiful tone at both forte and piano! I also like your stage performance; you facial expressions. It seems as if you have a very personal relationship to Kreisler and/or perhaps some personal experience in your own life related to the music you play. Of course not just Kreisler, but everything you play! Bravo, you deserve more views and more subscribers!

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

YES to everything Erik wrote! Lilian Duval

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

He is authentic and genuine; faithful to the score and to himself.

[@ursusteddicus]

Agreed that this is perfection. Comment is coming from a guy who has been playing the violin since before Kerson was born

[@graceooi4363]

Astounding!! The flow of emotions into this piece is out of this world ! Harmony , frustration , hope & strength ! All in perfect balance . Truly amazing performance !!!! 👏👏👏

[@akosijackie]

breathtaking- your rendition of this piece is my favorite!!

[@leefarmer8495]

Thank you for all the hard work you put in to becoming so great. Inspiring! So powerful!

[@arunaduvvuri12]

Moves the listener to tears with sorrow, joy, anger and many more emotions.What a beautiful playing! Your playing directly tugs the listener's heart right from the first bar. Bravo!! Very privileged to have found your channel.

[@hane3608]

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before-

[@teodorcasiean5431]

Most anticipated passage and they film the pianist ongoing octave lmao 😭😭😭

[@tiamovivaldi]

fr 💀

[@paulagarciapresas8598]

So beautiful! The pianist also great!!

[@teaandrijic6775]

Dear God, this is pure art- Beautifull. Bravo. Thank You for uploading this briliant and make us experience such passion and inteligence in comunication to express this kind of beauty. You make music sounds completely new and fresh. You completely blow me away. Fenomenal and Amazing. With joy I am looking forward for more uploading to come.....Thank You. Beautifull.

[@MsSupermario1984]

Thanks for the video or I could not join the competition because my playing wasn’t good enough. It’s a good thing you posted that video. If you can please post more videos on KZbin. Thanks!

[@meltemt0245]

OMG AMAZING PERFECT both violinist and pianist (let’s not forget her) are perfect🙌

[@Juliet0307]

C’est incroyable ! Même la pianiste n’en revient pas ! Vraiment, bravo !!!

[@user-fn3fh2oc2f]

This is perfect !!!🥰😘😘🥰

[@sausebraus7362]

I listen to this video almost every day. It is so inspiring 😍

[@aja8010]

1:15 such a detail, it sounds so soft and full i-b e a u t i f u l . update: the video ended and im crying

[@hongchai3674]

Me, too crying...

[@Ferbals]

My violin teacher didn't like how I played it. But that's what I was feeling. I LOVE THIS!!!! I played with my feeling anyways! ❤️❤️❤️

[@danyinobad8190]

Il a un talent fou bravo

[@thw6245]

Simply the best, kept playing back, just can't move on to the next on my playlist.

[@user-oz6my7fi5r]

My son play's this piece!!!Your performance is example for him.I'm sorry for my English))

[@josiahgottschalk2312]

Your english is fine. 😁

[@raymondstone438]

@@josiahgottschalk2312 True. (Although there's no apostrophe in "plays".)

[@josiahgottschalk2312]

@@raymondstone438 You're right

[@kakaoryan.__.7985]

The best violinist I have seen that plays this song! Well done!

[@lad4694]

I keep coming back to this amazing performance. Kerson, our man🔥

[@hjdAG]

Thanks profusely for sharing this video. I'm working on this tune as an amateur violinist, and watching your performance really helps me learn and think about what music i want to play.

[@basic-decaf]

Love the camera angle @ 4:32, just an absolute perfect shot.

[@TYChou-wq3su]

This is awesome, the skill and music are expressing fluently at the same time!

[@VigaroYT]

I am just giving soul to my interpretation and this execution is so inspiring to me. You have my entire admiration.

[@wjlin1]

beautiful!!! My son is learning this great music piece. Then, youtube brought me here!

[@junys_love]

너무 좋아하는 곡인데, 특유의 개성있고 힘있고 또 한편으론 가볍고,, 마디마디 정확한 연주법이 정말 인상깊어요!

[@Anna-887]

Goosebumps...

[@ladislavpaal9194]

Dear Kerson, I have listened to this masterpiece for many times, but I always come back to your performance. Simply great. Thank you so much and wish you all the best. Ladislav Paal from Czech rep.

[@InnaYurievna]

Захваченные Божественной музыкой и вашим чудесным исполнением. Браво!

[@kyoun8088]

Bravo~~~~!!! 너무 아름다운 연주입니다 그의 연주에 푹 빠졌어요 그의 연주를 계속 보고 또 보고있어요~~^^

[@jeronimomartinezjaramillo9200]

My favorite recording of this piece!!!! Im learning it and will take some inspiration from this recording!!!

[@yamisice]

I’ve had this recording on repeat for days now. I wish he’d perform in Boston

[@xia759]

적당히 절실하고 적당히 슬펐다가 적당히 밀당하면서도 깔끔한 연주 감사합니다. 매일 듣고 있어요.

[@suedavis3525]

Just brilliant. Also what a sensitive accompaniment

[@raymondstone438]

It's a joy to watch the accompanist too.

[@OlgaRykov]

One of my favorite pieces ever. Wonderfully played!

[@violin3394]

I think I just found my favourite version.. Bravo!

[@__Kimstar_]

Sound really good!!😭

[@phammo4308]

what an absolute legend

[@omyogagal]

Was watching Nathan Chen's skating from his junior competitions. This piece of music was used in one of his short programs. Really liked it and looked for the complete version of this music. One thing leads to another... Next thing I know is I'm applauding enthusiastically by the end of this performance. So glad I found this! Bravo!!!

[@heejinoh2625]

Whenever I feel down, I listen to your music because it makes me energetic magically!

[@jonblakehackler2908]

Good lord! The tone... amazing.

[@AoQiMian]

Hey Kerson, I absolutely love your playing! I was wondering if these recordings could be uploaded onto Spotify or any other music streaming app. These recording you have with Christia Hudziy are too amazing to not have on music streaming!

[@KersonLeong]

I'll look into it.

[@saea58]

Absolutely beautiful! I love to listen to you. 💕

[@JuanMartinexplacerez-mw3we]

Maravillosa interpretación . El Violin está en buenas manos . BRAVO

[@benedictoryable]

The best version, period.

[@duolingoowl7043]

This is beautiful! Kerson played it beautifully, and Christia does so well to compliment the violin

[@jonechung5040]

Simply the BEST

[@elenacolomiiteva9915]

Bravo, Maestro!!!

[@gianniconstantin6521]

Man, u are simply aaaaaamazing! Genius talent !! I love your playing so so so clean and perfect with those touch of colours 🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@zethyuen8859]

Wow this is as good as anyone else. Very passionate and expressive.

[@rachel1842]

You did a great job !👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻love it

[@changliu3580]

He is truly the best violinist ever

[@zorukk]

wonderful you and also the pianist

[@Households1234]

Kerson = a young god accompanied by a beautiful goddess.

[@climatescientist]

this was so wonderful

[@johnsonlee511]

mad man! so much awesomeness

[@jinnykim8740]

Such a perfectionist. Lots of attention to detail. A lot of pleasure and fun to listen to!

[@galinagelfer2753]

Это гениально! ♥️♥️♥️

[@amiralisarkhani1440]

loved it so much👌😍

[@rihabjlili4123]

perfect musicality🎻

[@yuliastone9704]

Love it, great performance!

[@Zxouf873]

Speechless... you said it all...

[@krisinpa8302]

This is wonderful!

[@Danielnrp]

that’s amazing performance! bravo!

[@henrywong8922]

Incredible!!

[@allylee3048]

I like the way you played allergro. Amazing!

[@davidgon98]

Very emotional! Brilliant!

[@waddles7564]

this is absolutely incredible! Its crazy how good people can be at something

[@climatescientist]

keep it up Kerson!!!! your the best and true role model for my son!!!!

[@ClaudiaRrey]

You are amazing !!! So musical everytime and sensitive !

[@personalnotesmusic]

Wonderful...both of you!!! Good accompanists are a treasured gift!

[@anibatikian]

I love this!

[@mihaipredescu]

I love this version! I see it in the same way! Bravo for both Kerson and Christia! I myself Have posted a fragment of this masterpiece on my profile, too (the Kadenza and conclusion part).

[@joseroamusic1983]

Que hermosa pieza y la interpretación impecable sublime 🎻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@baldwinwong4259]

very moving! thank you!