Live from UNCSA: Cristian Makhuli plays Liszt

UNCSA high school piano student Cristian Makhuli performs the Spanish Rhapsody by Franz Liszt.
Cristian Makhuli, 17, is a high school senior at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, studying with Dr. Dmitri Vorobiev. Born in Charlotte, NC, Cristian began his piano studies at the age of nine. He made his orchestral debut at the age of 13 with the Winston Salem Symphony. Since then, he has appeared with numerous orchestras, and will be performing with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Christopher James Lees during the 2022-23 season. This past summer, Cristian attended the Southeastern Piano Festival and the Aspen Music Festival.
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[@samtrippcello]

CRISTIAN IS A LEGEND!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@samtrippcello]

OH MY GOSH SO TALENTED!!

[@samtrippcello]

FLAWLESS!!!

[@danieljung6511]

It was an awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, and honestly, moving, and heart-wrenching performance. I am not the same man as before I heard 17-year-old Cristian Makhuli's performance, and I can honestly say, this figment of the past has changed and moved me for good. Absolutely astute and astounding performance from a 17-year-old prodigy in the field, with touching skill in caressing the keys of the piano. Particularly, the melodic projection at 2:45 is beyond first-class and conveys the deep message of the piece with utmost clarity and genuity. What can I say, it's Cristian Makhuli, a pioneer in musical history, his name, and this piece, are a staple in classical music history. This piece is a cornerstone of modern and classical art, and amassed a standing ovation and the tears of his peers, and is quite honestly, one of the most impressive feats of art in the entirety of mankind. A wise man once said "anyone can be a great pianist". But, as the esteemed musical philosopher by the name of Eric Hoang explains, by this statement the author does not mean that everyone can be a great pianist, but that a great pianist can come from anywhere. Such is the case with Cristian Makhuli-- I remember when he was just a young boy, learning Christmas music on his upright piano, yet he is now one of the few rarities, if you will, of the modern music era. This piece is one of the 7 wonders, no, it is THE wonder of the world. I leave you with this parting message, Cristian Makhuli, if you are out there. Thank you for changing my life for the better, I am at a loss of words from this performance, and quite honestly say, never stop touching. This is history's magnum opus.

[@samtrippcello]

LING LING!!

[@Musicman914]

Wow, amazing.

[@elliedixon1220]

WOOOO

[@elliedixon1220]

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