LIU Xiaoyu | S. Prokofiev - Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26

[@frederickfrederikfre]

The first time I listened to this concert was in the hands of the 25-year-old Maurizio Pollini on his birthday, January 5, 1967, on television. An amazing performance and interpretation. And now I have just discovered this wonderful version of Bruce, after following him in the Warsaw Chopin Competition. A real talent. Bravo Bruce.

[@trifonovfan9819]

Would you have discovered Bruce if he didn’t win the Chopin competition? Btw, I can totally visualize him doing the Prokofiev 2nd Concerto justice…

[@adelapark6657]

So am I !! I agree with you!

[@bobby78151]

Congratulations to you Bruce for winning the First Award!

[@tuyet2518]

To a few that doubt Bruce’s musical genius. Am an amateur classical music fan, falling asleep during long boring passages, even if played by the great like Yuja Wang or Martha Argerich… There is something so fresh and riveting about his play that kept me focused during those long passages with no clear melody. Just to watch his fingers dancing along the keyboard. Bruce is the only pianist so far that has the most effect on me personally. And that is a big feat. Thank you Bruce if you read this.

[@raffigorski6850]

I’m obsessed with Bruce’s videos. I can’t stop watching his performances, He’s like the reincarnation of Franz Liszt!

[@vjones7378]

Bruce brought fresh air into classical music. I listen to his Chopin 1 everyday since the competition.

[@dancolombo6050]

Agree in 100%

[@yct204]

Absolutely same

[@isadu9601]

Beautiful dancing fingers!

[@kingalou1]

Absolutely mindblowing performance 😲😱 To think Xiaoyu had started playing piano as a hobby at the age of 8 and on this recording he was 19! Totally incredible piano skills!!! GENIUS 👏👏👏

[@cheval63sg]

that was even not a piano in the beginning, just an electronic organ with 55 keys. His parents bought him his first upright piano when he was 10.

[@kingalou1]

@Martin Baldwin-Edwards believe it or not, many kids know what they want to do at an early age and their parents support them. Chopin composed his first piece when he was very young. So, no, I'm not trying to be funny. Are you?

[@FrankDave]

he was 20?

[@kingalou1]

@@FrankDave he was born May 8th 1997. He must be 24 this year:)))

[@kingalou1]

@@FrankDave the competition took place in May 2017

[@odaalarteporeldr.pedrosanc7966]

GREAT PERFORMANCE IN ARTHUR RUBINSTEIN MEMORIAL COMPETITION AND GRAND PRIZE IN 18 CHOPIN COMPETITION, HE IS A GENIUS, CONGRATULATION

[@juneshuffett2872]

Glad that we could hear the earlier version of Bruce Lui. Thanks for sharing this fantastic Prokofiev concerto no 3. He was a dynamite canon ball then and still is today. He looks more stylish , with different hair cut, and less body movement now in the Chopin's Competition. I guess it's age maturity at 23. Love him any way.

[@adriennebeecker5000]

Awesome performance from our Canadian winner! Bruce

[@isadu9601]

That what I did say!

[@tomek_maslankowski]

Most excellent!!!! The way he is in sync with the orchestra is incredible. Acting as one great instrument as opposed to the almighty soloist and the meager supporting orchestra. His interpretation is fantastic and so energetic. Love it. Bravo!

[@zhannasab6374]

Zhanna Sab 0 seconds ago And so rhythmical too. Impeccable timing. Even Martha was out of sync sometimes. Not to mention his divine dynamics, sophisticated phrasing, virtuosity, clarity, elegance and a pearly touch

[@loveispatient0808]

@@zhannasab6374 indeed! I didn’t know Martha was out of sync sometimes!😄 Regardless, I still love to hear Martha perform, she’s great. I am presently captivated by Bruce Liu and can’t get enough of hearing all his performances, so well played and mesmerising! Hopefully, I can hear him live sometime in the future!😄

[@jeanpanicucci3630]

I am smitten. There are none better! This my sixth days of listening and watching Bruce.

[@music-lover8915]

Thanks for sharing Bruce performance

[@rnnyhoff]

What a fine performance from such an impressive pianist and so, so young.

[@olgarogach8868]

Brilliant Mr Bruce Liu!!!!!!!!

[@adelapark6657]

Bruce is a real genius!! See how he`s improved in such a short period of time! His Chopin has an originality in interpretation and artistic imagination in such a convincing way. Since the Chopin competition in 2021, I started to trace all of his performances! Looking forward to his future careers! Love this Prokofiev too. Bravissimo!!!!

[@miguelmartini2364]

Bravo, bravissimo, you're a genius.magic player. Gracias Confesionarios From Buenos Aires, Argentina PS We hope to have you soon here !!!

[@miguelmartini2364]

Y say Congratulations

[@jwilliam2255]

We will have *many* performances to trace, but no one is complaining.

[@poetmale]

Absolutely mesmerising. A stunning performance ❤️

[@alfredbooth6854]

An absolutely brilliant performance. Hard to imagine the three winners playing better than he did.

[@annettefallon1652]

They didn't! Bruce should have won!🙂

[@pianonine]

With his depth at 17, I can't wait to hear him play the Rach III at 24. He will likely be the most outstanding version to date...not without possibility anyway. Love this masterpiece for the piano and especially his interpretation. Love your genius, Bruce.

[@judynelson5038]

And the Tchaikovsky B-minor, Beethoven Emperor, Brahms!

[@markfreiheit]

It appears he was 20 years old when performing this, unless published 3 years after the performance?

[@manuellopezpiano236]

He is scam .. jury corrupted Chopin

[@patrickbellini8286]

Bravissimo, Mr.Liu. You’re the symbol of Chopin, yet you also play a fine Prokofiev! Can’t wait to hear your Rach3! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@loveispatient0808]

He’s already 24 years old this year 2021!

[@ouon1507]

Great talent. Thank you for your performance in Warsaw and we invite you to visit us again. Warsaw loves Bruce.

[@russpenney5775]

SUCH ARTICULATION!! And, so rare in young pianists to TAKE THEIR TIME and let the composer's work express itself! Wondrous!

[@2013YOUNGFOREVER]

Powerful performance, and a perfect fit for Prokofiev, he's a master.

[@jennyrook]

What a great performance!

[@jeepastro9167]

Thanks to the Chopin competition which brings Liu Xiaoyu to my attention. My favorite pianist is different for different composers (except Chopin, I do not have a favorite for Chopin), overall Yuja Wang has been my favorite pianist for many years, especially for Russian composers. Now Bruce Liu tops my favorites list, his interpretation of Beethoven, Liszt, Kapustin as well as Prokofiev is convincing to me.

[@bobbarns4516]

I’m looking forward to a Rach3(with Ossia), and some Schubert!

[@Highinsight7]

stunning... and the tempi's are PERFECT... and the orchestra was MAGNIFICENT... you could tell how happy they were with this young man...looks like they were trying to REALLY hold back their enthusiasm till the end... BUT almost couldn't...

[@LC-ig2jm]

Um…. He just won the biggest prize in the World for pianists - the Chopin Competition. He’s absolutely phenomenal!

[@Highinsight7]

@@LC-ig2jm you and I certainly agree...

[@trifonovfan9819]

@Martin Baldwin-Edwards According to Deutsche Gramophone, the best selling classical cds in 2020 belonged to the 2015 Chopin Competition winner - Mr. Cho! Obviously, you’re either lying or misinformed…. 😇

[@raffigorski6850]

As much as I love Zimerman, Cho is currently the biggest selling classical pianist in the Wotld!

[@yct204]

@Martin Baldwin-Edwards you’re soooooooo SOUR everywhere.

[@wojciechkaamarz8919]

genialny utwór i świetne wykonanie. Nie dość że lubię muzykę Prokofieva, to na nowo zachwyciłem się tym wykonaniem. BRAWO!!!!

[@trifonovfan9819]

Magnificent! And Argerich would love this, since she played a mean 3rd concerto herself!

[@jamestaylor6053]

Yes, I have that recording, actually it's Argerich introduced this piece to me, I was so fascinated by the opening bars.

[@raffigorski6850]

@James Taylor Then you must love Prokofiev’s 2nd concerto. It has a similar opening theme.

[@jamestaylor6053]

@@raffigorski6850 Thanks bud, I need to dig up my 5000 CD collection or I'm sure it'll be easily to find it online.

[@ericchuhaochan2066]

That last sprint in the end of 1st movement makes so much sense now! Very fresh interpretation! Love it

[@boglarkaandras6565]

Amasing!Perfect!🌟🌟🌟

[@shin-i-chikozima]

He is a superior Alchemist of the music, And his performance is off the charts, and beyond description, and unfathomable

[@woyeshinibaba]

thumbs up if you are here because of Bruce's Chopin championship.

[@reinier34]

yes, now we really want to know more background..

[@annettefallon1652]

A star is born! Bravissimo!

[@woyeshinibaba]

@@annettefallon1652 we surely hope Bruce would follow the road of champions like Zimerman and Martha, instead of Yundi...

[@reinier34]

of course we are here because of his 3 rounds and finals in the Chopin competition. stripping the corners of the internet to find --more-- and more.

[@reinier34]

@Martin Baldwin-Edwards whatever you say. i judge for myself. after listening and playing chopin's music for the last 50 years. i do recognize excellence and musicality. also in those who were not rewarded.

[@ЮлияКозловцева9Б]

Perfectly! quite a mastery😍😍😍

[@jamestaylor6053]

Remember, he's 17 at that time.

[@pianoexplorations]

Great solo 1. Horn Player in the 2. Part, really fantastic sound quality!

[@diacualexandra8704]

Wowww, very beautiful! 🥰

[@laspiano765]

Incrivel interpretaçao, parabens.

[@maryw9841]

He enters, like an honest kid, the garden of music, with humbleness and obeisance, to please and enjoy himself and listeners. And so, Jesus grants him the gifted talent, no matter he realizes it or not. May this famous Bruce to know Jesus!

[@loveispatient0808]

Amen 🙏 ✝️

[@sashalubatskaya9966]

Wow, incredible !!!

[@jamestaylor6053]

Shocking he didn't win any prize with such fabulous ( I don't want to use word impeccable) performance despite how difficult the piece is.

[@radosawolszewski3642]

It's magic..

[@guaguaboy79]

@19:54 That drop of sweat dropped at the same time with the last note ~^^ how cool is that!

[@catherinejones9396]

this was exciting and brilliantly executed. those wonderful hands and superb control lifted the whole to a new level

[@toutouzim007]

Revelation 👌🎶🎹

[@DellDreamer]

With the audience’s cheering afterwards, the jury didn’t give him a prize? I just checked the prize winners in 2017 , the winners didn’t leave too much a track record.

[@patrickbellini8286]

Nehring actually played very well. But Liu was indeed mind boggling!

[@loveispatient0808]

And Nehring didn’t get into the final round of this 2021 Chopin competition. This is his 2nd try, I think after the 1st attempt in 2015?

[@akrishnaa]

Bravo!

[@pianoexplorations]

Outstanding!

[@pianonine]

Unprecedented talent... I love every second of this performance.

[@ryszardmirski8557]

genialny Liu... przypomina mi Goulda... jego muzyka pociąga słuchacza jak miłość...

[@riacalitz14]

And,like my favourite pianist,Daniil Trifonov,Bruce has exquisite hands......beautiful to behold while they make love to those ivories......

[@raffigorski6850]

Lol.

[@blancamaumpierre4723]

Bruce es genial ,adoro a Marta Argerich y también es genial Alexander Malofeev ..si no lo conocen escuchenlo

[@loveispatient0808]

I do like Daniil Trifonov and Bruce Lui too!😄 And Argerich and Malofeev!👍

[@irise9147]

How can youtube interrupt such a concert with crappy loud ads? Its a disgrace.

[@sunachong1083]

Amazing...👍

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Su capacidad,seguridad e ímpetu son incomparables. Considero que en estos tiempos, escucharlo nos mejora, nos inspira, es admirable. Gracias!!! 🇦🇷❤️

[@dianavillanueva2875]

Excelente interpretación ❤

[@marioargentieri1778]

Congratulazioni!!! Bruce..."DALLA CINA CON FURORE!!"

[@alzbetamolnarova4961]

Fantastic

[@ouon1507]

Wow, 🔥👏👏👏👏 Genius

[@jaguaress]

a world class performer doing justice to one of my favorite pieces of music

[@christinezobrist6526]

Epoustouflant ! Un pianist avec un talent rare et exceptionnel !

[@enriquesanchez2001]

What a wonderful young guy "BRUCE XIAOYU LIU"!! He was destined for a remarkable career! Of course - NOW the WORLD knows him as the CHOPIN INTERNATIONAL GOLD WINNER 2021 ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@evitaadriana945]

Bravo Liu jesteś virtuose

[@magorzataklikowicz6183]

Po uczuciowej muzyce Chopina, Prokofiev jest dla mnie mocno industrialny, choć momentami też liryczny. A przyszły Laureat XVIII konkursu Chopinowskiego- tak wtedy, jak i teraz ŚWIETNY !!!

[@dancolombo6050]

Świetny to mało powiedziane. To po prostu geniusz.

[@thestratford51]

How was it that he wasn't placed in the top 3 ???!!!??

[@らららにこにこ]

素晴らしい！！！！

[@markmcdonald8706]

Amazing!

[@jacqueline3627]

i wonder how the audience stays so calm. im listening to this, not even live, and loosing my shit.

[@akiko4879]

素晴らしい！！

[@ea123]

Marvellous.

[@henrithellier7684]

Absolument FABULEUX ! Un Bruce LIU Athlétique.. Un Orchestre (sans nom du Chef !) mais net précis dynamique..Pour un Piano Master C´est un Master du piano que ce BRUCE éblouissant... et quelle force juvénile encore !....Vraiment du HAUT de GAMME...

[@margotmargot4426]

he doesn't have fingers in his hands, but butterfly's wings ..

[@perpetusmagboo3654]

8

[@leaberenice1024]

Ele é fantástico e deve ser um amor de pessoa também ❤️

[@eduardovera8162]

Pianist performs Composer - Composition? Such informative wow

[@ZsuzsannaF]

Incredibile!

[@riacalitz14]

I understood,according to his interview,that he exclusively plays Chopin these days.I stand corrected,but uf so,I find it most interesting.

[@wisia123]

Zwycięzca XVIII Konkursu Chopinowskiego w Warszawie 2021 😃

[@michaelp9061]

So he didn’t win it with this performance?

[@rachelboisvert1074]

Hé gave a very demandant concert in Joliette Québec Only him could do it.what précision Hé brings to every pièce.

[@rachelboisvert1074]

Hé is a phenomenon à génies can project his émotions and we can feel what hé feels

[@rachelboisvert1074]

He was born tous le be what Hé is and to bring joy to everyone.

[@遠藤久仁子]

見事な演奏です。

[@maryw9841]

Beethoven hacks the life through cries into improvement while Chopin moves the life through tears into perfection. In reality, Beethoven needs Chopins to comfort his painful wounds of hero while Chopin needs Beethoven to encourage his melancholic steps of poet.

[@luciodelgado]

PERFECTO!

[@madaboutvoice]

There isn't much information in the video description. They can at least tell us what round in the competition this was, no?

[@ericsabourin7661]

Obviously the final since we have an concerto and orchestra.

[@ecc77sd]

@@ericsabourin7661 Not necessarily, coz he also played the Beethoven #2 at this same competition in 2017!

[@mrossainz]

Im ok with ads but in the middle of each mvmts...com'n

[@manuelcampagna7781]

Who is the conductor?

[@cyw225]

What award did Bruce win at this one?

[@새끼북극곰]

He didn't win the prize, just a finalist.

[@lilyomish]

who was the winner?

[@jamestaylor6053]

He didn't get anything, can you believe it? At age of 17, shocking!

[@madzialenka9257]

4 years ago he was 20 y.old not 17...

[@madzialenka9257]

And the winner of this competition in 2017 was....Szymon Nehring ! Such surprise 😁

[@小笠原千知]

ずっと愛してます

[@Spyrine]

don't change the thumbnail

[@woodewoode]

An ad after two minutes. FFS!

[@rachelboisvert1074]

And... he is so good looking!!! Ha ha.

[@gabrielacobian9137]

Try playing something simpler first, ok?

[@Andrea-hm1ix]

Not so good. The sound is too metallic, without depth. Prokofiev should be played more instinctively and sinfonic, not plin plin plin. The sound of the piano sometime is cover by the orchestra. Maybe is only my taste.

[@ecc77sd]

In fairness, I don’t find the Steinway used at this competition such a great piano, whence the metallic sound. Also he was a very young man at the time, 19 almost 20, whereas four years later at the Chopin competition which he won, the Fazioli is a far superior instrument which really allowed his touch to shine. What I’m trying to say is that his (even younger) youth combined with the less-than-stellar Steinway in 2017 may well explain the “less than perfect” performance here, even though still very, very impressive as it showcased readily his *great potential*.

[@donnewmeyer3133]

Isn’t every piano string “metallic”? Also, what you’re hearing is strongly influenced by the acoustics and the recording equipment, etc.

[@luanao7665]

@@donnewmeyer3133 very true

[@loveispatient0808]

To Andrea, it’s only your taste! Bruce Liu played very well for a 17 year old kid!!

[@АлексейБелоусов-и5э]

Who is conductor?