Seong-Jin Cho - Chopin - Ballade No. 1 (Interview/Performance)

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Winner of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition 2015, one of the most prestigious titles in all of classical music, Seong-Jin Cho presents his first ever studio recording on DG.
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[@joeowens6180]

These "interview" introductions to Seong-Jin's marvelous CD are invaluable in their help toward understanding the nature of a Ballade. Seong-Jin is already a fully mature artist, and one of the greatest playing before the public today.

[@aldoringo439]

I swear that is the most beautiful piano I’ve ever heard

[@Cody-vo6yk]

the recording quality is so damn good

[@subtleprelude2400]

Seong-Jin Cho’s dynamic range is phenomenal.

[@mychocochip]

I just ordered this album after listening to his commentaries. Some people in the comments mention that he doesn’t sound passionate enough, but I think he IS passionate and serious about his music which is conveyed here, just not speaking in western, crazy extroverted way.

[@ivanhendr]

Which is why he's perfect for Chopin

[@n661]

I don't think it's a matter of difference between Western or East Asian demeanours, even though it's true that East Asian culture values humility more than any other culture. Anyone who is truly confident of what he loves will understand that he doesn't have to gesticulate like a wild monkey to show his so-called passion. It's just the opinion of one idiot in the comments who thinks that way. These are the sort of people who need salt put on his plate before he can taste. I think most of us disagree with him. I think the fact that English is his third language makes it even more beautiful, because he has a way of simplifying and articulating his thoughts in the most sincere and succinct manner.

[@christofferenfors3676]

that piano is outstanding...

[@Caroline1261]

His playing is phenomenal...absolutely incredible

[@AmadeusMars]

The fact that he just randomly plays and still sounds perfect amazes me......the tone he makes!!!!!

[@clementinefarrell8746]

I love the passion he plays with! You can see him holding in a huge smile at his favorite part

[@pgmpark8982]

무편집본으로 전체 다 듣고 싶다....엄청 귀한 영상인데.......

[@vishnuhalikere2151]

That whole sequence from 4:51 is just beautiful

[@user-ve4rl5bs9e]

love him the way he feels

[@serinlee3356]

3:10 that part is especially nice, the build up climax and the resolution

[@user-bf4bh2xz7h]

Chopin would be so grateful for Cho!!!

[@user-kq4fe4te3d]

6:29 brilliant

[@kjs3512]

2시간 동안 촬영했는데 모두 알아서 편집해주신 영상이 이 영상 같음 늘 음악에 진지한 이 청년이 좋다

[@yoon_DDing_DDong]

K JS 다 올려 주시지 ㅠㅠ

[@Classical.music-Japan]

Seong-Jin Choさんの曲はメリハリがあって聞いていてうっとりします

[@snail444]

정말 좋네요. 느끼는 감정을 말이나 글이 아닌 피아노 저렇게 섬세하게 전달할 수 있다는게 놀라워요.

[@user-lm8pi2nv5s]

I am going to buy the disc, looking forward to have it

[@youjinjeung6302]

내 최애 영상...이런 영상 많이 많이 만들어주세요. 이런 영상이 음악가 조성진을 잘보여주는듯해요.

[@lalakive]

His playing is so great. I ❤️

[@steph2890]

i just love his interpretation. i have watched this clip often since i saw it first :)

[@user-ib8wq8ut9o]

첫 댓글 달고 가요. 조 피아니스트의 조근조근한 발라드 설명 잘 듣고 갑니다. 발라드에 내재된 감정 표현에 클알못인 저도 많이 느끼고 가네요. 사랑해요 조피아니스트 ! 아시아 투어 유럽 투어 파이팅하세요 !❤️

[@jykim5908]

앨범도~한국에서의 연주도~ 이 연주도 모두 다르지만 모두 감동과 소오름은~^^ 온리 성진CHO 이기에 가능한듯 하네욤^^그저 감사뿐~ 앞으로 해가 거듭할 수록 벅차오를 모든연주가 기대되는 마음은 나이먹는 슬픔도 잊게하네요^^

[@Issue-uploader]

발라드만 최소 몇백번은 들어봤는데도.. 또 감동이다.

[@pys0944]

와........................눈물튀어나올뻔

[@yourgenius007]

미치게 좋으네☺️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HoYanPiano]

Thanks for the lesson 👏❤️

[@user-lm8pi2nv5s]

Thank you for the play and interesting explanation

[@user-bp7yg1tu4t]

great lesson thank you!

[@benthepen3336]

7:55 우와.... 너무 멋지네여ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@user-jb1pi1zr5p]

감사합니다

[@draytone670]

amazing vid...legit cried the whole time

[@kyulane2572]

너므너므 죠아요. 감사합니다

[@sara2923ify]

멋있어요!!😶😉😢

[@yunk9381]

6:37 my favorite part also

[@MegaMawnadger]

Thanks a lot !!

[@litoboy5]

COOL

[@pianoplayer-re9et]

l want tosee chopin ballade no.4 and 3

[@deutschegrammophon]

Thank you for your comment! Stay tuned for the Ballade No.3 and No.4.

[@quadracept576]

He’s right 6:32 is harder than the coda in my opinion also. Struggled with the octave triplets mightily...

[@thanos4677]

For me. The hardest part was after that section and before the coda. From the fast waltz to where theme 2 gets re introduced.

[@avllim]

I was waiting for that missed part. :(

[@cho_rden]

Then listen to the full version.

[@milkeyanna]

🌹💕🕊

[@wngud1381]

감사합니다. 근데 마지막에 뭔가 말하려고 하는데 짤린 거 같은 느낌.. ㅠㅠ 궁금해요~~!!

[@user-ok6qy2fk9o]

피부 볼 때 마다 깜짝놀람. 생얼도 진짜 하얄듯

[@chelseachin7574]

I personally like Olga Scheps' interpretation of this ballade the best, but Seong-Jin Cho's one is special

[@neo5982]

6:30 er singt

[@user-nq1ps8hp6e]

👍

[@Estellechoi]

의도치 않았다 해도 체중감량된건 지금으로선 조성진한테 꽤 플러스 요소로 작용하는거 같음.실력과 인성이 정말 훌륭하긴 하지만 예전처럼 통통한 외모였다면 제아무리 쇼팽 콩쿨 1위 입상자라도 지금같은 인기는 좀 어려웠을듯.실력보다 외모빨로 인기 얻는 연주자들도 더러 있지만 조성진은 탄탄한 실력위에 외모가 도움된 거라 굉장히 바람직한 케이스^^ 암튼 뭐랄까 쇼팽 콩쿨 1위에 무척 잘 어울리는 외모임.

[@collimellon2390]

통통이도 좋아요 이런 실력이라면

[@CurtisMcLeodMusic]

Wow. He should stick to just playing piano and never try to talk about music again. He doesn't sound passionate AT ALL. Like a robot or something.

[@michaels6951]

He's korean. If you haven't realized, english isn't his first language.

[@CurtisMcLeodMusic]

Michael S yeah, I can tell he's searching for the words to use. Probably I would have a hard time with verbally expressing my love of music using a language that I could barely use to have basic conversation huh? I really do love how this dude plays but I just can't seem to make myself like him..... Meh.

[@dimitrivassilakis5647]

You are absolutely right , Curtis . DGG , in its effort to attract younger audiences to classical music , believes that a simple and naive explanation is all that is needed : this only leads to lowering the cultural standards and creating a negative exposure to a young and wonderful artist who , is simply unable ( for the time ) to express himself with words but does sit magnificently through the piano ...it is a pity .

[@chayveeder6079]

On the contrary, I find Mr. Cho's narrative refreshingly informative. One does not necessarily have to speak fluently, especially his third language, or theoretically on the music he plays. Often times, an intuitive personal interpretation can be just as effective, as it is here. His sincere insights are quite persuasive .... he is a very serious artist indeed.

[@CurtisMcLeodMusic]

Chay Veeder everything he says about this piece can be found on the Wikipedia page. Lol. He presents nothing new here. This is just my opinion. He plays very well I DO really like his playing, one of the best I've heard, I can't deny that. However, he is just NOT a star. I find his personality, his story, and even his name so uninteresting. Fortunately for him, none of that matters in the classical music world.