Tchaikovsky Nutcracker "Pas de deux" - Sheng Cai (Encore)

Pianist Sheng Cai performs Tchaikovsky Nutcracker pas de deux
Live at Teatro Degollado, Mexico
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Recorded live on October 18th, 2015

[@bingo1232]

One of the GREATEST pieces ever written. Well-miked and interpreted. Bravo!

[@tonyli9249]

While the music is the best, I have to say this piano quality/sound is terrible, sounds like cracked. 😮

[@flightmansam]

Love the cello player in the background at 0:56 playing along with he's fingers.

[@EraPianist]

Wow, I didnt realize myself, great to point it out Sam, and nice to meet you !

[@johnfawcett4260]

Nice Observation! How great xD

[@Damsel_In_Distress_528]

I was going to point that out and immediately came to the comment section. To my surprise it had already been commented. I'm glad you noticed it too. :)

[@handelviola]

It’s a big celli solo in the orchestra part.

[@SHERRYDUNNE]

I am a pianist and the piano is my favorite instrument. He does a very commendable job bringing out all the different melodies and parts,but the piano can’t do justice to the full orchestration. It is short changing the huge and complex depth of richness and layers this piece requires. He plays very well and brings out all the parts but the Pas de Deux demands full orchestration. That being said I much prefer this ending rather than the weak ones on some other transcriptions.. the weight and glory and majesty of this amazing piece deserve more than a piano can give it. Nothing less than a full orchestra can provide the magnitude this masterpiece demands and. Deserves.

[@matthewkolodziej]

Amazing performance but I agree. Nothing can match the cataclysmic glory of this piece played by full orchestra

[@SHERRYDUNNE]

@@matthewkolodziej Cataclysmic glory nails it!

[@BuddyDean]

I like his virtuoso ending to the Pletnev arrangement, which is more in line with the original orchestration rather than Pletnev's subdued ending. Quite a virtuoso performance!

[@atlantspan3887]

This ending is from Tchaikovsky’s own transcription!

[@Chopin-Etudes-Cosplay]

@@atlantspan3887 Tchaikovsy had his own transcription of this?

[@dfh212]

i have watched this video what seems to be 1,000 times and every time it's like the first time. He plays with guts and soul at the end. Finally, a pianist who takes the ending of this song and soars with it. The big ending is a show! Bravo!

[@pianoman551000]

T 52:00, the Cellist in the background is silently 'dueting' with the soloist. In the original score, this is where the cellos have the lead in the melody.

[@user-tx1ey6hl7k]

Мне нравится это исполнение тем, что Sheng Cai уделяет внимание мелодии на фоне арпеджио и играет с чувствами и личным отношением к музыке! Пока что это моё самое любимое исполнение этого сочинения в транскрипции фортепиано. I like it!

[@francisrfawkes142]

This is full of pathos and passion. It is a favorite of mine.

[@EraPianist]

Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!

[@braselton94]

EraPianist how hard is it to play?

[@medviation]

I'd say it's not one of the most difficult pieces to play but it needs a lot of practice and technique to make the arpeggios to sound smooth.

[@MrRDIEHL49]

Hello Era, I have always found Tchaikovsky difficult to play, you played that with such ease, that was brilliant, my hat of to you, Roger :)

[@nehamab]

I was so proud when I saw so many people are applauding and admire your extraordinary talent that I always knew.

[@mateandrik1806]

Thank you dear Sheng. I love have lovely memories with this piece and your beautiful rendition made me feel really nostalgic. I want to stand up and dance right away!

[@ginax8307]

ballet?

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Mr Sheng, esta, para mí, es una de sus interpretaciones inolvidables. Bravo!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kwixotic]

I just love how much he immerses himself in this, REALLY in the zone with it!

[@7pianoforte]

Very beautifully done and rendered with such pathos. It is one of my favorites.

[@leonardocordova78]

Congratulation friend for you concert in Jalisco, wonderful encore and "Que viva México"

[@wstnli725]

I love Sheh Cai for I have felt something special at the middle and near the end of it. He's got something special, and I feel he does care a lot about this performance. Thanks, Shen Cai.

[@Virginielie]

Bravo ....brilliant artist with an incredible piano version !

[@liina6799]

Every time i hear this piece, i have to cry. So perfectly played! Thank you so much 🥰

[@kwixotic]

Bravissimo! Fabulous technique and an expressiveness that goes with it.

[@avuncular300]

Such sublime justice you have done to Tchaikovsky's treasured ballet . It was wonderful. Thank you so much......

[@LukeFaulkner]

My favourite piano transcription! I filmed it in a ballroom recently (on my page). Would love to hear your thoughts, Sheng :)

[@SamBankman-Fried]

actually really beautiful - music and venue

[@pianoman551000]

A most wonderful performance! Where was the venue? A 1905 Beaux Arts designed townhouse in NYC?

[@FirstLast-hq6xg]

@@pianoman551000 Savile Club, London

[@miguale]

C'est toujours un vrai bonheur que de vous écouter... magnifique... vous méritez mon cher Sheng Cai tous les superlatifs musicaux ! Bravo et merci pour ce partage. Michèle

[@kwixotic]

I like this so much because I admire Sheng's enthusiasm evident because he really relishes playing this.

[@lindamcdermott2205]

Best piano version I ever heard! Congratulations, not only for your technique but the passion! Bravo!!!

[@joanaangelicasoareslima3487]

MOVING AND FASCINATING! BRAVO!!!

[@gdragonlovesona]

Just how... this is perfect!

[@KittyCate105]

Your absolutely fantastic, I adore this piece and you were playing it like a king, honestly, my congrats!! =D

[@kwixotic]

The acoustics in that room are fantastic and really enhance the appeal of the pianist's playing.

[@vmei8853]

Dear Sheng, I am so proud of you, really amazing, you are the best !!!

[@ahjenchang]

Oh---My---Goodness.... Really like it! Great Great Job!!

[@nicolenorm9456]

Merci pour nous laisser profiter de votre talent!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Thank you for ever!

[@frankkent3504]

desde ese concierto, no eh podido dejar de escucharte! muchas felicidades, y gracias por brindar esos momentos de talento en tu música.

[@Superbdragon]

This is the best piano version I've ever heard of this transcription.

[@coill128]

Really enjoed your perfomance, i so love this composition.

[@RobertoMarroquinmarroco]

Hola querido amigo Sheng Cai que belleza es enorme y un Clásico enorme de un gran maestro genio de la música Tchaikovsky, siempre me a gustado muchisimo gracias por compartir y recibe saludos de tu amigo desde Mexico un gran abrazo y te sigo como siempre okidoki bey bey ciao

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Está interpretación es un maravilloso regalo de la vida del que no logro privarme. Insuperable! Gracias!!!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Puedo escucharla miles de veces! 🇦🇷👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@avuncular300]

What a fabulous venue. And of course a fabulous encore.

[@helladm1]

Wonderful - you play this piece so easy.... - RESPECT And CONGRATULATION!!! best wishes for you - Hella

[@josuegialis8146]

I cried.

[@krzesisawa8483]

Przyjemność dla słuchacza, dziękuję...

[@margaretayroles3607]

Magnifique Sheng Cai

[@Caestus9]

Wonderful music and a great performance. It was a big pleasure to listen to you.

[@stutti42]

Thank you so much for uploading this wonderfull performance. Best wishes to you , -- Lee

[@carlosfangano8068]

Para esta tarde tan fría de julio en Buenos Aires, Sheng Cai, interpreta a Tchaikovsky, como pocos, con alma, sentimiento y emoción. Gracias amigo lejano, la música une a todos por igual. Carlos Alberto Fangano, barrio Floresta, Buenos AIres, 10.07.2020.

[@steypimentel3718]

beatiful que gran pianista es usted me ha hecho llorar con esa interpretación :')

[@RitaEvelynYanez]

Thank you, love. I miss you when the evening is quiet and still!

[@bharatjhaveri]

Bravo Chang, heavenly rendition !

[@EraPianist]

Thank you Bharat, nice to meet you !

[@rudbeckie1]

Nádherné! Díky!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vampiredutchess1]

This is beautiful😭😭😭❤️

[@HappyGlobe]

Спасибо Вам за такое исполнение! Вы супер талантливый человек!

[@scottwallace1]

I don’t know if this is a legend, but the story is that this piece came about as a bet from one of Tchaikovsky’s contemporaries that he couldn’t create a credible classical arrangement from a scale. Talk about a mic drop response. Kapow!!!

[@ysellarobins7965]

It makes me feel warm and fuzzy

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Inolvidables interpretaciones !

[@marylightness8743]

SUBLIME!! brillante interpretación,realmente maravilloso!! esperamos que algún día venga a Santiago de Chile maestro!

[@CarmenCruzLopez]

Hermosa composición y buena interpretación.

[@beatrizlejarza507]

Igualmente, deseandole felicidad y paz a Usted ysus seres queridos. Un gran abrazo!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Siempre inolvidable!🇦🇷

[@LesleyBosMotivation]

Beautiful you sound amazing

[@user-qn7ez7lq7b]

最後のキラキラ✴️している部分まで ご自分でアレンジしたみたいでパーフェクト👌

[@mariavelazquezdeangulo1640]

Congratulations !!!! Thanks for sharing .

[@bruceleroyhoffman]

Just when I thought that I'd never like piano music... :-)

[@Roxy2907]

Just Beautiful!

[@urielmejia2579]

Es una magistral interpretación. Desde Colombia.

[@abczwq8364]

bravo ... hermoso !!!!

[@federicoi.weinhold1749]

Superb.

[@EraPianist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@demetridongas2554]

Incredible!

[@ladyhawkke7002]

Very beautiful interpretation. You are very talented. Thanks for posting

[@EraPianist]

Thank you very much!

[@Ivonne1006]

Thank you dear friend! Welcome to the pleasure of greeting.

[@heatheranna]

Bravisimo! Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@kwixotic]

This might be my favorite rendition of this piece which is not to the others aren't at all bad; just seems more spirited, has a greater depth of feeling.

[@gilbergen7232]

Tu arrive à mettre en avant ces notes qui ne sont pas FORTE sur la partoche ; c'est fort de fruit ! bellissime .

[@Ivonne1006]

Como siempre brillante!

[@TaoForceDex]

Talented guy he is! I used to go to high school with him.....those were the days

[@EraPianist]

How are you ?

[@TaoForceDex]

@@EraPianist I'm doing alright man. How about you ? Still in Toronto?

[@elisavieira737]

Bravo

[@paolofranceschi6874]

Come canti! Bravo!

[@purwodadimrapen2525]

Omg,, 👍👍❤❤

[@paul-zx5du]

Different ending!!! Awesome!

[@Laurentiius]

Brilliant!

[@lucyprovedel7065]

Fantastic performance!

[@philiprostek]

Bravo!!

[@brokenkarma1049]

MARAVILLOSO!

[@MarcosAntonio-tc1bg]

O seu talent and parceiro! Brazil

[@sofiaf2883]

3:21 beautiful.

[@beatrizlejarza507]

Espléndido!!

[@annalucy5307]

very well played..amazing

[@ZoiPana]

Congratulations!!

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

This must be one of the hardest peices to play because you have to cover the harp as well as the strings. Sublime piece.....of course! And to say great performance isn't enough! Loved it!!

[@montanacortez2958]

beautiful steady melody

[@fannyjemwong]

HERMOSO

[@miac8348]

Kagila-gilalas! Salamat!

[@miguelajhuacholopez6288]

Wow!

[@pianochannel.solfegge.]

Bravo !!! Beautiful piano sounds !!! I have subscribed to your chanel 😀 Thank you very much.

[@ruthbooth7914]

Gods Pianist

[@noamizrahi6889]

Amazing!!!

[@isigarre4846]

que linda Era, sabes el otro día estuve viendo una obra de teatro cortita, basada en las estaciones del año. Fue interesante. piano barroco, bueno yo no entiendo mucho, pero si me gustó escucharlo, al igual que tu música, Clavicembal, creo que se llama. un saludo, buenas noches Era.

[@isigarre4846]

EraPianist Siempre a ti, Era, buenas noches 🎼🎶

[@gabrielaledezma3766]

Wounderful

[@Pushkin62]

Wonderful!