Massenet: Thaïs - Méditation (Arr. R. Nichols for Violin and Piano)

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Music video by Christian Li, Timothy Young performing Massenet: Thaïs - Méditation (Arr. R. Nichols for Violin and Piano). © 2021 Universal Music Operations Limited
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[@DavidSmith-sq6qw]

Christian, I’m 70 years of age and in absolute awe of you. Such beautiful expressive playing, and you put the whole of your body and spirit into it. It left me in tears. Again! Thank you so much.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

David, you speak for all of Christian's admirers! From Lilian, your friend

[@ralphtouch8962]

What he said

[@paolomartinez7483]

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[@marciechristopher7721]

David, your conent on Christian is perfectly said. Today is the first I have heard his music. I too was brought to tears. I have watched Meditation 3 times today.

[@elenitaespiritu2148]

Well said David, I am in awe too. I've listened to it several times already. Thank you Christian Li !!!!!

[@suejefferis8688]

I have lived 75 yrs and have never heard this piece done so well. The expressions of pure passion and love for your music are almost heart breakingly heaven, truly of God.I hope you never stop on your music journey❤

[@ceoce]

I really do not understand how a young and cheerful boy can express such deep emotion in his playing. What's he thinking while playing this? Hope to see him live one day.

[@Oleander3333]

I have. He’s wonderful. And when he wasn’t playing violin he was just like a kid at his age, simple and a bit shy but happy.

[@aussieallstar66]

Wow! I am 75 and so moved by your exquisite violin playing. It touches my soul. Thank you for this beautiful gift. Sydney Australia 4 June 2024.

[@rlwang6882]

He was only around 11 when he played this piece. How could a child of this age interpret the deep emotion so precisely and richly? I’m totally speechless for his brilliant talent! I look forward to hearing more of his performance.

[@yueyu8097]

天赋，没办法，老天爷赏饭！

[@mariemyint2970]

THANK YOU so very much. I'm 92 years old and am so grateful for your beautiful heartfelt performance. I'm so choked up with emotion. THANK YOU AGAIN>

[@pradnyamurtiningtyas3828]

Oh my God! The most beautiful interpretation of Meditation I have ever heard 😭

[@fatherjim4446]

I wholeheartedly agree!!!!!!!

[@vedanshvedansh844]

You have heard less

[@user-jo9dr5tt2l]

❤❤

[@fernandoangeles7836]

I am 82 never get tired of listening to your playing.

[@grantstreetman]

The intensity and beauty of your playing is wonderfully reflected in your eyes and expressions. Your performances constantly bring tears to the eyes of this 75 year old fan. Thank you again and again Christian

[@charlotteho2378]

:D

[@fengmei9313]

You are a great player for the peaceful spirit 👏

[@TNungesser]

That violinist brings tears to my eyes. Just WOW!

[@marjoeburattodasilveira1395]

I always cry when I listem to you and SEE you performing. As a formar professional ballet dancer, I can truly say that YOU ARE THE MUSIC. Your soul is músic. Your talent comes from the heart. You are a prodigy, but also a true artist, that feel and became one with the violin. Kisses from 🇧🇷

[@user-a9600]

Love your comment about he is the music! When I listen to him playing, I am even thankful to be alive now to be able to hear him

[@eusoueu2145]

I love him a lot too 🖤🖤🖤🖤 Brazilian Here 🦋🇧🇷

[@arabicalover]

Chinese here ! He is bravo This is the first time I hear another level of performance of this music piece. Truly impressed & moved

[@debradorfman7940]

I've heard this piece many times, but it always struck me as "white noise"; something I'd listen with half an ear while doing homework or reading. But when this young man started to play, I felt this was different. My ears pricked up. This is a beautiful performance. Nuanced, heartfelt, artistic. The blending of the accompanist was natural; TWO MUSICIANS AS ONE. TWO INSTRUMENTS AS ONE. This performance has lifted my heart, So of course, I'm crying my eyes out. I hope to hear this duo again soon.

[@camillebigham1120]

My dear young man... I am almost 90 years of age and find your music exceptionally impressive... Your heart is connected to your hand....that can only be said of a few! You are "on your way" ... God Bless ! ...Touch hearts, create kindness and love. . ..

[@gabrielcojocaru608]

Christian is playing beyond any comments...just listen and you Cograts Young man.. You are a great master of playing violin...so beautiful...beyond dreams❤❤❤

[@ViolinistSlay]

You are my role model Christian.. you inspire me to always work hard. Thank you, Christian. 😊 -Me, 12 year old from Singapore

[@WillT25]

Christian really knows how to make his performances more than just a show of skill. He's got this way of making the music flow so smoothly, pulling you right into the experience. 🎉

[@JohannesSteinray]

Wow !! I have heard this piece performed by many incredible violinists, with orchestra, with smaller ensembles etc. and now this kid just violin and piano.. My gosh this is beautiful !!! Bravo . So emotional, romantic, sensitive and amazing

[@rashrashel4692]

I never knew the peace could sound like this. I really do appreciate that I came across your wonderful, heartfelt, performance.

[@kittimom0207]

Christian, Oh, my! I listened to your debut album, four seasons. And this meditation, - speechless. Yours is so different from other violinist's. I always get amazed at how fine and deep your strings sound. Thank you for bringing us such a great joy. I get healed by all your music. I listened probably 100 times of all your video clips. Thank again for your hard work and support of your parents. I will always look forward to having your new album. And I will definitely go to your concert when you come to the US, California once COVID-19 is over.🎻🥰

[@shali8563]

they say it's hard to play fast, yet I say it's harder to play slowly, especially with this much depth and purity...in tears...

[@Poreckylife]

Oh absolutely! I have more trouble playing a slow controlled piece than happy fun and upbeat one.

[@erikajordan8633]

I agree

[@jameseastwood3847]

Christian continues to amaze! A child with this level of feeling and virtuosity. Wow.

[@pauliberg3492]

oh my..I am in heaven when this young man plays the violin..divine...

[@elizabethsmith1278]

Beautiful. Like I'm hearing this wonderful piece for the first time...now y'all are making an old lady CRY!!!!!🌟😱😭🥰🌟 Thank you.✌🏽👏🏼👏🏿👏🙏🏻

[@pei9030]

I shared this beautiful music to console the unfortunate people affected by the Buffalo and the southern California church events

[@abbythebigfatcow2629]

Hi christian! i went to you concert last year and it was amazing i did take a photo with you and now actually put on the wall 😂, im actually a student from you old teacher peter wang and i really hope you accomplish some of the hardest stuff ever thank you christian thank you

[@garywait3231]

One of the most expressively sensitive renderings of this romantic piece I have ever in my 80-plus years heard. Utterly remarkable for so young an artist. BRAVO !!!

[@44susanabeatriz]

Only one word for you, Christian: Bravissimo!!! 🎼🎻🎶👏👏👏👏

[@oldenweery7510]

Superb and sublime. I found myself tearing up from the sheer beauty, thanks to Messrs Massenet, Nichols, Li and Young. Bravo!

[@MyDogHasRizz]

Best Mother’s Day present! So lucky to live Melbourne and watch his two live concert...he’s absolutely play soulfully.

[@GnirpsNaireip]

Wow have been waiting for this. He’s getting better and better.

[@sinlam4245]

You’re so talented Christian absolutely beautiful

[@hornsmasher]

I am like so many of the 70 somethings who have posted. I cannot stop my tears when I listen to this. Christian has mastered how to hold still and let the written music come to life. Bravo young man!!!!!!!

[@JoyInMusic]

So much heartbreak and hope in your expression. Thank you for sharing your heart with the world.

[@prod61487]

Now i need twoset to be amazed.

[@noralee7838]

NO ME CANSO DE ESCUCHARTE CHRISTIAN. ERES ALGO QUE NO SE PUEDE CREER, UNA DELICIA. LA MEJOR DE LAS SUERTES EN TU VIDA, PEQUEÑO PRODIGIO.

[@Avenadv]

tears running down my cheeks❤

[@joezhou5542]

一种来自内心深处的非常强烈的但又无法倾诉的无奈感，伴随着对未知美好的期盼......

[@charlotteho2378]

If massanet was here, then I’d think he would be really proud of you. I always hear you when I play. My heart sang when hearing this. I am 8 yrs old and I’m still learning this.❤️

[@carolleonard263]

Good for you. It is very beautiful. I'm playing it and I'm 16.

[@fulinsun9056]

I don't play any musical instrument but i get goose bumps listening to this.

[@pauliberg3492]

He literally brings a piece of heavem to earth..amazing...🤍

[@grandgascon4214]

I am turning 23 this year and I am continously amazed by a 14 year old's sound. You are truly an inspiration to the younger generation. Someday I will save up to watch one of your concerts live.

[@softlytone1149]

Christian will be performing on 18 May for Menuhin (streamed on KZbin). Details below: 2021.menuhincompetition.org/event/geneva-junior-prizewinners-concert-349890

[@isuchyquaich8518]

@@softlytone1149 omg thats today. so happy i logged on at just the right time :D :D

[@softlytone1149]

@@isuchyquaich8518 yeah...just started with Chloe performing first 😍

[@matt-chan3489]

Btw, he is still 13.

[@Poreckylife]

When I was 13 I was still pooping in a portable potty.

[@robertasmithhaug5124]

I realize that you probably either won't see this message or there will be too many to read. Sometimes I'm on the Internet or KZbin all day long and I just can't take it anymore. I can't tell you how many times I've turned to just listen to you play your violin it is so beautiful you are so young and so very blessed to be able to play the way you do. I think I like the music that's called meditation that is my favorite. Your music helps me to just get quiet and begin to feel calm. I am 60 years old I haven't played my flute and probably a year and a half but I had private lessons from the time that I was in 4th grade all the way through high School the teacher I had early on she taught me to love classical music and those are the pieces that I worked on but I just want you to know that I love your music and I just thank you for sharing it may God richly bless you and your family!

[@patricklu9418]

❤

[@tns-rox]

From the first few notes I had to hold back tears. And that depth of emotion lasted throughout the performance. I wasn't expecting that, and it took me by surprise. Six of the most beautiful minutes of my entire life. Thank you, Christian.

[@carolkhoo4129]

Understanding beyond your years, Christian. We are anticipating what you will sound like in your adult years. Something to look forward to in these bleak times. I especially felt a certain gentleness when you played fortissimo. It really hit the core of emotions. Skills beyond your years too. Awesome!

[@homosapience6949]

Absolutely moving! Whenever I listen this violine pieces, I recollect middle school days in 1984. At that time I was 14 years old boy. We had about 5 minutes of meditation time before class begin. This violin pieces was used as a background music. I miss those days in Misan middle school.

[@marylou931]

What a very lovely memory for you!❤

[@MaraLesnaya]

Divine!!!!!!!!!!!!!++++++++++

[@ruvinigunasekera1145]

Listening from Sri Lanka. Currently we are suffering from a sudden surge in the number of Covid cases. This piece and your soulful performance certainly lifted my spirits after a hard day of hearing bad news. Deeply moved by your heartfelt and stirring performance of this magnificent piece of beauty. Bravo!

[@anagi2004]

Brava Christian!!! No other performance of this piece has ever moved me to tears! Your soul and your violin are deeply connected with each other and each note you play soars with emotion. May you keep on going from strength to strength.❤

[@cher4500]

🎻🎻 💖 🎹 💓 So Deeply Beautifully Played. Such Beauty in the playing .. 🌹 🎻🎻 🌹

[@TFIG]

一段時間不見，Christian 又長大一些了。他的老師頭髮白了不少😆。一路看著一個天才的成長也覺得很開心💗

[@siutan6315]

He is the piano accompanist and not his violin teacher . 🤔

[@juliegill6278]

What people say about you is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!!!! You are an INCREDIBLE violinist, and I AM INSANELY JEALOUS of your talent!!!!! To be perfectly honest with you, you remind me of Ray Chen, someone whom I'm a MASSIVE fan of!!!! Wishing you the VERY BEST of luck for the future, Julie Gill, Glasgow, Scotland.

[@marcelocarvalho7806]

Christian vc e um espetáculo. Me emocionei muito ouvindo vc. Moro no Rio de janeiro ❤❤❤❤❤

[@aussieallstar66]

Bravo! Clap clap clap. Standing ovation.

[@jenniferlee7904]

I moved to tears by all the emotions and soul you put into the piece. Christian, much improved since I heard you play when you were 10 when you won the Menuhin competition. I will look out for all your recordings and future performances.

[@cynthiatorry7922]

Greetings from NJ, USA. I am literally in tears over your beautiful playing. Please tour in the USA NY area.

[@cyw225]

Glory to God！Thank God for bestowing you such great musical gift and talented! Also Thank the Accompanist for supporting you all the way！

[@siutan6315]

Listening to this will be my best Mother’s Day present . 😍😍😍👏👏👏

[@corner559]

I've heard this performed several times and this one tops all of them. Played with such sensitivity and emotion. It's on another level.

[@patriciamaguire9914]

and kudos to the pianist who supports with such lovely lines!

[@martinthoburn1089]

Not my favourite piece to listen to, possibly due to over exposure by other violinists, BUT, Christian once again breeds new life into this piece. This is a stunning performance with so much feeling and passion. Christian has total control of the violin and as I have said before about him, he makes this instrument sing for him. Looking forward to the album later this year. Beautifully played.

[@HestiaBHN1]

did you mean breathes? not breeds?

[@mauricioduron211]

Once a favorite of yours to listen to, perhaps.

[@javierprieto1060]

Verdaderamente sublime, así concibo esta joya artística. Mi preferida siempre. Saludos desde México.

[@karamail90]

C'est magnifique, ça vous tire les larmes, quelle belle jeunesse. Merci pour ce plaisir. Papy Daniel 76ans

[@ainsisoit-elle6754]

La belle et douce musique, c'est le dialogue entre le dieu et l'humain...

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Cher Papy Daniel, Vos paroles touchent mon cœur, tout comme sa musique touche mon âme. Quelle chance nous avons, mélomanes du monde entier, de regarder et d'écouter ce brillant jeune violoniste partager sa magie avec la race humaine. Avec amour et bienveillance, Liliane Duval

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

@@ainsisoit-elle6754 A mon amie ainsi Soit-Elle, Comme c'est merveilleux que des mélomanes comme vous et moi, partout dans le monde, puissent profiter ensemble de la musique de ce garçon brillant. Merci à Christian Li, à ses parents, et à ses professeurs de l'avoir laissé inspirer le monde avec son don. Avec amitié et bienveillance, Liliane Duval

[@karamail90]

@@lilianwriterMemoirs Merci pour votre beau commentaire, je suis très touché. Amicales pensées. Papy Daniel

[@cheval63sg]

@@lilianwriterMemoirs Je vous vois plusieurs fois. a propos de Christian, je crois qu'il n'y a qu'un mot : Godsend. (on dit 'Dieudonne'? Je suis Chinois).

[@stranraerwal]

...such soulful playing defies any critics.

[@curaticac5391]

He is amazingly expressive -- a lot of progress since two-three years ago!

[@shashadeng9031]

He brought waves of goosebumps to me

[@irenepickering]

God has given you a great gift I pray you are using this gift to bring pleasure to all. It makes me cry every time I hear it, you are truly talented, Please do not stop playing I play this music every day. God bless you'

[@royjohnson8526]

Absolutely Outstanding Performance from such a Remarkable young Musical Prodigy. Christian Li is Exceptionally Simply Phenomenal! Skyrocketing straight to the Top. I'm extremely Amazed by this you man's playing skills and techniques he's had wonderful training with great discipline. My new Violinist Star I will be following Christian from here out. Good Luck Christian you're hands are Anointed from above. RJ. Philadelphia Pa.

[@5656flowergirl]

This is so moving and pure. Watching you play it’s as if you are playing for our creator and your expressions reveal your love for all that’s good. God bless you! Your divine playing just transported me to a peaceful paradise.❣️

[@cristinanecula2667]

I am so happy because i just started Meditation de Thais ...

[@shulamitmaneev]

Simply the best!

[@janoverton5430]

Thank you Christian for sharing your beautiful talent . "Meditation " calms my soul at the end of day.

[@trompettechamade1]

Christian, your talent and musicianship is truly tremendous. I have a saying that you don't play the violin - you play music using the violin, and supremely well at that. Watching you it's obvious that your whole heart and soul is in the music, and the violin is the instrument you use to express yourself. Thank you for the pleasure you give me and everyone who hears you play. God bless you, tremendously!

[@belindamarie3222]

So breathtakingly beautiful! ❤...such a gifted young man. Wow!

[@osaki0329]

So,so beautiful 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thethikboy]

A child of Music - a musical child, it flows from him as naturally as the sighs of love and beauty.

[@lipolyanski9616]

A transcendent interpretation that soars above all other versions I know of. This is a fervent musical prayer for all mankind, emanating from the very depth of an immaculate soul, delivered to our hearts with a ravishingly beautiful intonation.

[@ireneramirez2414]

you do magic when you play the violin you are very good at playing the 🎻

[@softlytone1149]

Been waiting for this upload, thank you. Beautifully performed as always from both Li and Young. Congrats on your debut album, Christian 💐💐

[@willykadarusman7185]

Whenever eye hear Massenet's and see who playsy heartjubles heavily thanks God in the highest amen

[@nan6829]

你的技巧和表现真的令人印象深刻。音乐的魔力能够触动人心，你的表演让人感到愉悦和启发。继续坚持，你一定会取得更大的成就！

[@antoineduchamp4931]

Great to see you back Christian. And you are tackling a far from easy piece. You just get better and better... the maturity of your playing is extraordinary.

[@t555ize]

Amazing,You are Genius!

[@YayaJ4579]

Just sooo sooo beautifully done...thank you for sharing Christian Li...Shalom!

[@angelafg7352]

Que interpretação maravilhosa, ele toca com a alma. SENSACIONAL ❤❤❤❤

[@suelyons1590]

Beautiful phrasing and tone Christian!

[@motionsic]

Beyond words... just share...

[@woodfieldanimalsanctuary2256]

Speechless the most beautiful music I have ever heard in 68 years of life

[@lilianleytonbarrozo4246]

Un.genio ese niño❤

[@ycheng2]

This boy is so amazing

[@boblewis1187]

It's truly a beautiful performance.

[@user-bo2oi3hn6h]

Merci à Christian Li pour cette magistrale interprétation. J'avais des larmes plein les yeux en l'écoutant car c'est mon âme qui était touchée. Alors merci merci merci et bravo❤❤❤❤

[@willykadarusman7185]

Praise the lord in the highestwothsich beautiful sounds produced by Christian Lien

[@ireneramirez2414]

congratulations christian li i wish you the best i admire you a lot you are great ❤☺

[@cribedadabecri5764]

Y would like to see Li and Lim playing together the kreutzer Beethoven violin sonata. Someday maybe.

[@lindamoorhead3007]

Who is the pianist? Superb accompaniment. Always unobtrusive, but adds to and amplifies the violin's message. Very sensitive and nuanced touch on the keys. I hope to hear you again . Also, whoever composed and arranged this part -thank-you, it's beautiful.

[@sandramyer7081]

He’s beyond what I’ve heard from others- more his soul and fingers inside of the music- Best I ever heard and I’m 74

[@neliarodriguez5704]

I close my eyes and find serenity and peace listening to your rendition of this very beautiful music. Thank you Christian Li.

[@wonderfulmusic3156]

I love how his mouth moves

[@karengeers3338]

I am crying from the beauty of this performance.

[@TeamSintti]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How amazingly beautiful 🤍... Greetings from Finland - take care and stay safe ❕

[@jackmcgregor1983]

This young man has some almost otherworldly skill with that violin. It’s so beautiful it could make me weep. I get the feeling that anything this young man chooses to put his mind to he could be absolutely outstanding at. He may choose kung Fu next, and then become a cardiologist performing open heart surgery. What an astounding young man. This video shows how high human beings can aspire to. The person who wrote this piece and Christian who interprets it.

[@gchang916]

Such maturity in a child!!!! Amazing!

[@stevejmichaelson]

It's surely not so good that I can make only one Like, I would like to Like every time I listen... Such a beautiful play. Thank You Christian