Saint-Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso - Christian Li (Aged 11)

Recorded live on 27 July 2019 at Keshet Eilon Music Festival concert.
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[@usuallygrey]

*has four fine tuners on his violin yet plays like a master.Truly the greatest flex ever.

[@ApplepieFTW]

Your tailpiece won't change your skill, it turns out

[@usuallygrey]

ApplepieFTW Yeah it doesn’t but if you notice,professionals tend to have only one fine tuner on the E string,which *kinda serves as a display of their skill level.

[@thewalmer7942]

Why does a fine tuner define how good of a player you are in the first place anyways, all cellists have fine tuners too

[@usuallygrey]

Mind Twister Apparently it is believed that fine tuners on the tailpiece of a violin could cause buzzing and lessen your tone quality,even affecting sound projection(on steel strings),plus the E string is quite hard to tune with just pegs so......Leaving just one fine tuner on a violin is also a matter of tradition among pros and also *indicates that your violin is of high quality and uses strings made out of animal guts and connective tissue (strictly not always the case)

[@Elizabeth-bv1yl]

noapology88 LOL

[@stanley1596]

This is not a prodigy anymore , he is now an accomplished musician.

[@creamsoda6427]

Stanley true af

[@jesinon]

Prodigy means a very exceptionally gifted young person.

[@stanley1596]

jesinon true but a professional status is more appropriate , most prodigious musicians don’t have this level of interpretation.

[@qrst2008]

@@stanley1596 It is not about being "prodigious" (huge or enormous) but about being a "prodigy" - early development. He is a prodigy for sure.

[@stanley1596]

qrst2008 nice opinion

[@MsPea]

Remarkable performance, at any age. At 11 years old, it is extraordinary. He has a maturity in his playing that is beyond his years.

[@nikoszardas9883]

Waaaayy beyond

[@parrotles]

My thoughts exactly. He has more musicianship in his little finger than some adult violinists. His lyrical passages are exquisitely rendered. I can't wait to see what he will sound like in about 7 years.

[@susannestechow1009]

that is true. He is a pro, and is still a boy. Fantastic!

[@johng9393]

Gosh fellas reincarnation hasn’t occurred to you yet?

[@poetisatetemacambira7151]

yep! the emotional charge in your music is of unexpected maturity!

[@rebecca3842]

This is 100% skill, talent, and PERFECTION

[@QuynhNhuMandolin]

Have a beautiful day! All the best to you! From a Vietnamese Mandolinist ❤

[@daun7912]

Thanks grandpa Tchaikovsky

[@earlybyrdy]

he miss some notes tho', but for his age, this performance is still amazing.

[@Sykkulogy]

Nope, this is 100% practice and 100% perfection

[@twochunkydivas]

Amen. Exquisite.

[@frostbitexoxo]

he attac, he protecc, but most importantly- he plays impecc able

[@asherrubenstein2949]

twoset has to react to grown up christian li

[@rickyhamdani6125]

what 'grown up' do you mean? he is already a MAN

[@l.plante]

Aka this video

[@gabrielaaudreyyoung9254]

They did didn’t they? The reacted to the menuhin competition.

[@sammiechuu]

I will quote Twoset: "You can't hear he's 11." My dear, you're on your way to stardom! I wish I could watch you live some day.

[@nanzhao8986]

As said, although lingling is only 11, he still practice da 40 hrs a day

[@mariadavis8745]

sammiechuu I’ve seen him live in Cheltenham, UK and met him on a train back to London. He’s pretty awesome!

[@kimyxines]

If I watched him live, I'd go home and bathe in low self esteem and cry myself to sleep.

[@Gillie2tat]

@@nanzhao8986 According to the BBC News article a couple of months ago he practices 4 hours a day.

[@owdy3973]

@@Gillie2tat so it must be 4 hours of perfection and the efficiency of that 4 hours is literally 400%

[@robzip3849]

Lest we all forget that this was written for the VIRTUOSO Sarasate... The composition alone is a tall order and yet we have an 11 year old playing it. props fersure

[@expression3639]

I wish they were still alive today to see children playing these pieces.

[@lczq6737]

Nice information for me thx

[@snoobiz9236]

This dude is the future genius of violin. He rocks everything .

[@julioescobar9286]

No es futuro ya es un genio de los mejores del mundo

[@paige.x]

Normal People: this is cool I guess Non-Musicians: oH hE's pLaYiNg iT wRoNg Musicians: This dude be epic as an 11 year old- Weebs: *omg kaori-chan and kousei-chan shigatsu wa kimi no uso sugoiiiii* Ling Ling Wannabes: ah shit, here we go again

[@paige.x]

Aisakii subliminals good for you lol

[@LinCalc]

Violists: Oh My GoSh He MaKeS sO mAnY mIsTaKeS hE sUcCs I actually met a really bad viola player that said that :p

[@paige.x]

@@LinCalc oh god XD

[@noneisallminussome371]

I am not even a person but these acoustic vibrations sound particularly appealing.

[@cupa6285]

Aisakii subliminals bruh

[@jip8793]

Ok, having technique is one thing, but this kid is having an interpretation!

[@cole5266]

when i listen to this piece, i remember the “inside the mind of ray” for this piece! super performance! both christian li, and ray chen! ♥️

[@angelo_sneto]

me too

[@cole5266]

Tommy Talker he does, kinda..!

[@williamzhu9160]

i feel like its a little bit disgracing for someone to put jascha heifetz as their username but i'll just play along with it. OMG JASCHA, YOU ARE THE GREATEST VIOLINIST OF ALL TIME.

[@wendyshell8679]

Heidrun Schwartz oh no, not another set of those eyebrows!😳

[@wendyshell8679]

Heidrun Schwartz yes! It’s as though the violinist can’t be separated from the emotions of the music!❤️

[@anotherhumanbeingblyat8935]

How to destroy your self-esteem in 10 minutes

[@nikoszardas9883]

So trueee

[@marquisdehoto1638]

or less 😅

[@ViolinistSlay]

But my self-esteemed got destroyed within the first 10 bars-

[@user-wo9ms2nl4w]

鞥恩:鞥?鞥????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????鞥???????????????????????鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥欸鞥?鞥?????ㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥㄥ鞥鞥鞥???????欸鞥????:鞥????????????欸鞥??鞥鞥??????欸?欸鞥????鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥鞥?鞥?????????鞥???

[@spongebob-kc6yo]

I lost my self esteem even when he was still tuning

[@lwj93]

I clapped at the end of this video by myself at home like an idiot because he was that good

[@softlytone1149]

I do the same each time too I watch his videos

[@grantcurry4839]

You're NOT an idiot. I clapped, too.

[@nonipopescu9390]

I love you Ling Ling!!!

[@nanzhao8986]

He must have practice 72 hrs every day

[@mahboombox7860]

Christian Ling Ling!

[@awe331]

Agapi Mou Hilary Hahn? Or is it Hillary Han? I don’t know

[@lynnsyang2391]

HE HAS FOUR FINE TUNERS I- this kid is flexing so hard i can't

[@pulsebright]

This is a Master interpretation. The softness of the bow attack is perfect... truly gifted. Thank you.

[@snickydoodle4744]

now that he matures, we should all stop dwelling over the fact that he is still young... he is a full fledged musician and to be respected like everyone else in a similar manner

[@ib2772]

3:11 "LOOK I DID THAT PERFECTLY. I BET Y'ALL ARE JEALOUS"

[@sharondsouza8054]

Haha 😂 😂 😂 😂 gosh

[@sharondsouza8054]

He reminds me of ray Chan and his expressions!!! ❤💓🔥😍😍😅😂😂😂

[@illbeback126]

👍🤣

[@dumpling_dumblinh]

At the age of 11, you've already stamped your own hallmark in classical music world. I can feel you living in your music. You're truly a professional violinist Christian Li! ❤️❤️

[@marquisdehoto1638]

You can really tell how he is one with his instrument and the piece.

[@noemiangeles481]

He's always incredible, maybe once in lifetime violinist. Even his posturing and body language is all incorporated into the music. Music and musician are one. Words are inadequate! Enjoy and be amazed. Thank you Christian and all those who contributed to your musical genius. You're a joy and a gift to the world.

[@marplepoirot9370]

No matter how many times listen you will be impressed👏👏👏

[@user-ne8eu9ks3w]

My brother was next to me when I watched it, and he said: He is smol. Smol violin boi. I couldn't help but laugh

[@vanessabirrueta6972]

Wow. His sound is absolutely incredible, for any age. The use of his bow, his control over his vibrato, everything is just stunning. Bravo !

[@pengxu8542]

that passion, that energy, this boy is a rock star...

[@user-zc2uk5mz8o]

You said the termes. / Vous avez "dit les termes" !

[@t.w.8174]

Christian Li and Chloe Chua are my favorite violinists of all time. I admire them more than any adult players I've ever encountered. They both represent the very best life has to offer. God bless their precious souls.

[@chlo_cho]

CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT HOW HE CASUALLY JUST PLUCKED OFF HIS BOW HAIR AT 6:25 T^T

[@ruijinn]

i often do that bc it’s annoying when its in the way when your playing XDD

[@enyazhang1560]

Hahaha 😂

[@mayak1203]

T^T

[@tsukkidesu]

9:00 the stepping sound proves he's into the music

[@mohammedrashidy2067]

آفرین صد آفرین، شما تار احساسات من را عالی زدید! و برای لحظاتی گریانم کردی با هنر زیبایت، دستت مریزاد، سلامت و پیروز و موفق باشی.

[@asmith8815]

He shows extraordinary musicality complemented by excellent technique. One of the best young violinists in the world today. Musically inspiring and exciting to watch him develop even further. A humble and endearing personality who will exceed expectations.

[@jackburgess8579]

There are some insanely brilliant young violinists around, more or less of Christian's age. But he is definitely one of the very best, no question.

[@illbeback126]

Would he have surpassed his original teachers by now? Must be amazing to discover a small child with exceptional talent in your class. 6 years of violin playing and this good plus the musical emotional maturity. Enthralling.

[@reiiz9942]

Do u smell that? I smell *40 Hours a day of practice*

[@Yuri-cy3dn]

Yes but now Ling Ling practice 72 hours a day😁

[@bobbyboche9025]

Nice pfp😳😌

[@enyazhang1560]

I do.

[@ivanpopovich392]

@@ana-pr9uz And i smell your lie in april, and a little of the ling ling wanabbes

[@randomperson-en8kq]

I smell a Prodigy

[@isabelaguilar5175]

He's so confident! Not so many people can play the way he does! Amazing performance!!

[@nathanh4677]

When I was 11 yrs old, I was just playing Bach concerto in a minor. Christian is such a big role model for me! I am looking forward to watching more amazing videos such as this one. Thanks!

[@nathanh4677]

@AєṡṭһєṭıċGȏṭһKıṭṭy Thank you so much!

[@justsomerandomasshole3699]

When I was 11 years old i was eating sand

[@peterdeck2696]

When I was that young I was only playing the first movement of Mozart's A major violin concerto in a robotic fashion. This kid is truly a child prodigy.

[@emmamcallister1743]

When I was eleven years old I was still begging my parents to let me play cello

[@NeomiNemeth]

Gonna have to live a few more lifetimes to reach this level of playing... coming from a child, who could be my grandson 😯😁 wow!

[@overwhelmingnostalgia1475]

Neomi Nemeth Violin umm grandson? May I ask how old you are?

[@NeomiNemeth]

@@overwhelmingnostalgia1475 Old enough to have a grandson lol I don't have one, but theoretically I could 😁

[@peterdeck2696]

@@NeomiNemeth I hope you find somebody I guess.

[@idk-qc9zy]

@@overwhelmingnostalgia1475 lololol

[@riccardo50001]

I doesn't seem possible someone of that age could have access to such emotions, but there you have it. Wow!!! I must be hiding an old soul in the tiny frame!!!

[@jessicali8594]

Indeed he must be!

[@Irina-gg5ry]

Christian was born with a violin in hand. Can't stop listening him. Wishing you dear a lot of success! I know it will be!❤️

[@bewitched6479]

An astounding maturity combined with a deep sensitivity !

[@antoineduchamp4931]

Of one thing I am certain, and it is this - he is the clear-cut reincarnation of one of the world's great great violinists who passed on a long time ago, and have returned to complete what they feel they did not get to achieve in their time. There is no other plausible explanation - this wonderful musician is a fully-blown mature violinist of international standing.

[@daffodil9752]

i love how he interpret and play with emotion, I wonder how can he let out such a motion being an 11 years old

[@eitanpery9421]

That has to be the best accompanist I have ever seen in my life.

[@ApplyUrBrain]

The kind of absolute awe inspired by this young man's talent is an example of what helps mitigate the utter nonsense around us, around this planet.

[@Esenzon]

Young Mr. Li Love the foot stomp! You’re a ROCK STAR!

[@changcy77]

how could he be so unbelievably mature and outstanding? I also love his body language which makes his performance even more intriguing.

[@atreyu12341234]

The ones who disliked the video... Enjoy your mediocrity, you are not capable to distinguish genius even if he hits you in the face with a video... Jealousy or stupidity at its finest! Bravo Christian!!!

[@roy.3]

This is actually one of the lowest like/dislike ratios I have ever seen

[@Lavachai]

He indeed is an outstanding violinist, but I wouldn't exactly call anyone who disliked the video jealous or stupid. They could be one of those people who just doesn't like classical music in general...

[@evelynwong7239]

@@Lavachai i can see how someone would find his facial expressions unnecessary and stupid lol but I still thought it was an amazing performance

[@Lavachai]

As you said, I did find the facial expressions a bit stupid, but I loved the performance!

[@user-lk1ki5wq2t]

С ума сойти, как здорово играет, настоящий мастер, штрихи филигранные,брависсимо❤❤❤

[@Eyologist1]

Dynamite performance! What a talent! The whole thing: facial expressions, music quality, body language--just everything. Completely delightful! Thank you all who contributed to this performance, including (of course) Camille Saint-Saens! Blessings!

[@irynazhytkevich879]

Невероятный исполнитель и талантливейший актёр!!! Я в полном восторге!

[@Schubbbbbb]

Bravo Christian!! Your interpretation is truly amazing. I would think this is a mature violinist's playing if I listen without watching the video 💐💐 Keep going!!

[@Roma-kp4qg]

I feel like a proud parent watching him improve and develop and take on hard pieces flawlessly. EVen though I don't even play the violin :')

[@partituravid]

Yikes....the poise, emotion and sophistication of phrasing...how music WORKS is more deeply understood and communicated than I dare say MOST professionals. Almost alarming and so natural sounding. Can't wait to see what's next! A zillion bravos.

[@paulinacortes-delorenzo4490]

Thank you for wonderful music! Am so happy to start the day with Camille Saint-Saens and you make it so much more magical for this 76-year-old woman from the Sonoran Desert of Southwest USA!

[@meyup2157]

This was breathtaking. I’m incredibly happy to call myself a violinist when people like you are too. I’m am very proud of the hard work you’ve put into this beautiful performance. You are truly talented, but more than that, you have an incredible work ethic, discipline and consistency. You’re amazing, and I can’t wait to hear more from you in the coming years. I admire you quite a lot. Keep it up!

[@paulcaragay2466]

the face after he plays the harmonic at 3:10 is the face of knowing he is nearing ling ling skill

[@nnymus-kq8tj]

3:05 the sheer amount of time he practiced before he could do this so perfectly is more then I have ever practiced in my life

[@nijikaaaa]

I’m in the process of learning the piece and I can confidently say that I have spent over 9 hours trying to nail that one harmonic LMAO

[@kita9620]

I quite love ur interpretation!! it felt so different and unique at the same time! Amazing! and i spotted the pianist flipping the pages on her own!! hahaha she's also amazing!

[@gasshu9095]

Here's a fact: None of you searched for this But you all enjoyed it😊

[@user-ey9ny9ie1r]

I did search for it though this is a very popular piece

[@gasshu9095]

@@user-ey9ny9ie1r so much for me being a prophet😂

[@user-ey9ny9ie1r]

Giovanni Pereira you were right about me enjoying it though :0

[@gasshu9095]

@@user-ey9ny9ie1r 😊😊glad I did something😂

[@jimenatharealest]

Giovanni Pereira I did search for this JUST NOT THIS SPECIFIC VIDEO ahshdh

[@johnmyviews3761]

The modern age has produced many extraordinarily talented people in many fields of endeavour but does not diminish this young person or other’s achievements

[@tsel2784]

nooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyy...... this is amazing! This is played so beautifully and the way he expresses it is phenomenal!

[@jimenatharealest]

Wow words can’t describe the emotions felt out of this .from now on I am a fan and hope to be able to see him grow up and become the best😊

[@soundybreeze934]

this is indeed the best cover of this piece on KZbin

[@wondenberg]

He is an incredible music phenomenon with mature and implacable musicality. I am stunned. Oh My God.

[@jacquieviegas6082]

I'm not going to comment on his musical prowess, to my untrained ear it sounds sublime, in spite of his age, but what struck me was the obvious pure enjoyment he gets from playing and performing and his ability to more than adequately convey this to his audience. Hope to see a lot more from him in the future.

[@yasmeena4431]

Normal people: ah this is so Beautiful Weebs: YOUR LIE IN APRIL😭💔

[@Feitanszz]

Kskskd pensei nisso tbm

[@adrianatrujillo9659]

:')

[@spongebob-kc6yo]

@@Feitanszz hffhhbb sooojnb dad eyrhb querrr gujn✋🏾✌️🥛 jggg

[@djrom66]

That was so wonderful. No words for the brilliance of this young man, …..just wishing him the brightest future.

[@user-fr6pr9ch7i]

Шедевр музыкального исполнения.Так тонко чувствует мальчик произвеление!Чудо!Благоларю за радрсть.доставленн мне и внучке Кристианом!😊👍

[@GrafStorm]

My goodness, what a musician. We are blessed.

[@Rhodaeevee]

Never heard anything more beautiful! What a musician. My whole family will come to your first Perth concert! Granny Rhoda

[@TerryHolton-zr2yp]

It takes excellent technique and profound musicality to make an artist. Christian already has an abundance of both. He is on the threshold of a wonderful career.

[@edwardcuhaci6168]

This is a very difficult piece especially for an eleven year old boy, bravissimo...

[@edwardbenitez465]

I see him play and wonder how he has so much maturity at such a young age. He played so amazingly

[@katie4623]

He’s truly outstanding- a far cut above the other accomplished kids out there.

[@jimquim1574]

Kids got interpretation and phrasing and the notes are more connected than my career

[@MickeyMouse-xs4hw]

Props the the pianist too tho... I believe her pointer finger is also injured on her right hand

[@LinCalc]

Woah was it?! I couldnt tell! Massive props, what a champ!

[@malkwinter8998]

Unbelievable, God kissed those little fingers.

[@shalevedna]

Amazingly talented. So good to see so many young talents for the next generation! .

[@shulamitmaneev]

Love you since Menuhin’s competition! Amazing playing! Good luck!

[@hirururu4182]

看过好多拉得特别好的少年少女，但大多是技术好，也有感情投入，但李映衡是真的有天赋，他对音乐的领悟是天才型的

[@alexanderkovalenko8233]

Неймовірно талановита дитина. Браво!!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Christian, if I hadn’t watched and heard you playing I’d have never have believed it. You are absolutely and incredibly talented and an accomplished musician. I’m so impressed I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. You are a remarkable young man.

[@cupiter7864]

he is 11 years old, im 17. He has a flourish and angelic vibrato on violin, and I am failing constantly with cadenzas on piano. What a mischange.

[@aleg2910]

We had a happy childhood, he didn't.

[@alexatly]

@@aleg2910 not necessarily. if he truly loves the violin and enjoys playing it, he’d have had some fun with it!

[@juliejules7780]

Kids don't have to work a full time job to support themselves like adults do so have 24 hours a day to practice. Also their well off parents pay for their violin lessons which some adults can't afford.

[@yoonseojung4820]

Always so impressive hearing you play. I can't wait to one day go to one of your recitals!! Bravo, Christian!

[@hugopotente2962]

Christian Li, eres un genio!!, cuanto talento tienes por Dios!. Y lo mejor es que te vas superando en cada interpretación cada vez más! Felicitaciones genio!!!...

[@irmahidalgo5816]

Niño prodigio en la música, gracias por la hermosa interpretación de Rondo Caprichosos.

[@user-cq5on6jf6h]

Beautiful, he has something special, I don't know what it is

[@martinthoburn1089]

I’ve just started to watch these vids of this young genius. This is one of my favourite pieces on the violin. He reminds me of another young violinist Oscar Han who also played this at a young age. Both are brilliant, I think Christian shows more expression, they both play perfectly, all the right notes. Oscar plays the better staccato, unless Christian meant to play this way but it did need more speed. I’m not forgetting he was only 11 when he played this. I can see this young musician going a long way.

[@asmith8815]

Natural musicality and complimented by wonderful technique.

[@softlytone1149]

I can watch this over and over and over again 🤭 Happy Belated Birthday, Christian! 🎂🎁🥳

[@cole5266]

awesome playing! great interpretation! love your playing!!!!! ♥️♥️

[@Maltravers2011]

I love this kid

[@didierlizard7413]

Hi Christian you make my day! I love your interpretation. 👏👏👏❤

[@TheYasminarf]

It’s always a pleasure watching him perform and grow as a musician ❣️❣️

[@_mm_s]

Imagine how he would play in his 40s if he plays like this at 11 . He will definitely one the most remarkable violinist of the 21st century

[@isaacczz]

I like how he checked his intonation with a soft pizzicato before the next part at 7:54. Let’s be honest, all violinists can relate to that.

[@tengrilife6650]

Гений! Какое счастье, что есть такое чудо! 🌹👏

[@sonyasviolin]

Love his bow arm and control-he is not afraid to dig in-awesomely-awesome!

[@yeti9961]

Everything is so clear and he matches the energy of the music it’s amazing 🤯

[@yellowbed1308]

I'm crying inside😢 Absolute perfection ♥️♥️

[@theevrem4797]

I love his emotional faces

[@RevElKay]

Damn... Skill, perfection and the most important thing: PASSION!