Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 with Bruce Liu

[@bgarri57]

Tchaikovsky's spectacular 2nd piano concerto played spectacularly!

[@mr.fredericchopin6214]

I call Bruce Liu "Arturmir Rubowitz". I can't get enough of Bruce's playing! It goes straight to the heart. What an Artist! And that art of his is without a shred of artificiality, eccentricity, or mannerism. What Bruce feels, he plays straight out with the greatest sensitivity with those lightening rod fingers of his! I tell you all that his humble artist is a creative genius! What an impeccable nuanced and soulfully touching performance... Now, a concerto may be thought of as a competition between the soloist and the orchestra. Bruce Liu has his way, yet he always listens carefully and blends perfectly and seamlessly with the orchestra; yes, he projects his unique gifts while in accord with all the other fine music makers. God Bless you Bruce Xiaoyu for an astounding career in the many years to come. What a thrill ride!🎹🎶🤣

[@Qumak13]

First of all, I'm so happy to see Bruce play this beautiful yet almost completely forgottegn concerto by Tchaikovsky! It shows his extraordinarity. Secondly his playing of this piece is very nuanced and very spirited! It is hysterical or lyrical just where it needs to be so and his part is always in full accord with the orchestra! Chapeaux bas! Thirdly, I am happy to see the winner of the Chopin Piano Competition prove that this verdict was so right! Congratulations, Mr Liu! May I suggest to bring the Dvorak's Piano Concerto back from its unjustified oblivion? Thank you! ❤

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Siempre lo siento nuevo. Es imposible no escucharlo . Incomparable! Gracias!🇦🇷

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Gracias por pasar tiempo en nuestro canal!

[@didam992]

What I like about Liu is that he can see himself as a part of big picture, a part of music, not above or not in front of it as a soloist. His choice to play this long version including the violin and cello solos show that sensitivity. He completely blend in the orchestra when he needs to. And that made this performance turn into a lovely-articulate CONVERSATION not a meaningless tirade. And that is exactly why/how this concerto works. So for me, that makes him a promising musician not just a pianist! Well done!

[@loveispatient0808]

You put it so well! That’s exactly how I feel about Bruce LIU, he’s a down to earth guy, always focusing his music above all and not about himself, that’s what draws me to him!!

[@martinmysteres1384]

Sometimes we get the impression that pianists don't blend in the orchestra because of how the sound is recorded... But, anyway, when it comes to playing a concerto, every pianist should always turn their performance into a conversation with the orchestra (unless the concerto requires otherwise). This fundamental conception should not be astonishing. We have reached the point where we have to ask pianists to be musicians. And when they actually are, we have to be in awe ! I hate this era.

[@didam992]

@@martinmysteres1384 not sure what you are angry about. many soloists are indeed couldn’t blend well, some are because of limitations others because of ego and it is definitely not today’s problem. so yes, it is something to praise because it is a quality that not every soloist has. and here Liu does that even if he had to replace another pianist in a short notice which means he had a very limited time to rehearse with them and the orchestra had a very little time to learn this piece because they were supposed to play Tchaikovsky 1st piano concerto not 2nd. So again, yes, the orchestra and soloist harmony was something to appreciate under these circumstances. If you don’t like today’s musical level then please go and enjoy the era you are talking about and let us enjoy this beautiful performance.

[@martinmysteres1384]

@@didam992 If those soloists don’t have that quality, they are not true musicians : they are technicians or whatever. So, I refuse to be astonished when a musician comes forward. It’s not even fair to the artist who is judged by default, by contrast, because the level dropped. I’m not angry, I’m disappointed. But feel free to enjoy, I’m just sharing my opinion.

[@dssk2532]

😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅ㄢㄞㄞ0

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

The faces of the orchestra as he plays - they are astounded like 'Where does he get these abilities?'

[@maelenacardenasjuarez2042]

So wonderful, awesome, so amazing....mmmm Congratulations... BRAVOOOOOOÓOO❤🎉😊🎉😊

[@marcalexandrefontenay9801]

À chaque concert depuis sa nomination au concours Chopin, Bruce Liu nous refait redécouvrir les œuvres connues ( 1 er concerto Chopin) ou moins connue telle ce 2 e concerto de Tchaikovsky ! Clarté du jeu , précision de l’attaque ,toucher exceptionnel ! Il est le prince du piano et rejoint à son jeune âge les plus grands : Rubinstein ,Guilles ,Richter ,Horowitz .

[@bh_jeanne8820]

The royal smiles of the orchestra members speak of his performance. I can't believe it's fresh every time I see it. He is phenomenal!!!

[@jwilliam2255]

He utterly charms every orchestra with which he performs. Nothing but the warmest smiles at the end.

[@mariadelourdesmendoza9736]

Tengo que decirlo en español: qué interpretación impresionante: técnica limpia y perfecta, todos los pasajes técnicamente logrados y acabados. Comandoy dominio de la obra. Habla con la orquesta! y le saca al Stenway toda su potencia...realmente un regalo..

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Muchas gracias!

[@maelenacardenasjuarez2042]

Bravooooooooooo, Bravoooooooooop🎉❤😊

[@fulviopolce9785]

Ottimo concerto.Stupendamente eseguito e diretto. Bravi.

[@thestratford51]

"Liu was precise to an exceptional degree. And he dashed it off with brilliance...There was a great deal in this performance of Tchaikovsky’s G major Concerto that was memorable and that made it such a compelling one. Liu is interesting because he takes a less overtly virtuoso route and gave us one which was calibrated by detailed touches and deft individual strokes of drama. The rarer view of Tchaikovsky’s piano concertos is that there is a deeper core to the music that can be explored. It was perhaps not surprising that one of the freshest things about this performance was that it had all the hallmarks of the crystalline clarity and jewel-like precision of Chopin with the tempestuous drama and vivid colours of Tchaikovsky to drive it along. We don’t always get Tchaikovsky played this way. Liu plays in a way which strikes a fine balance between the virtuosic Titans and Apollonian humanism with a dash of Dionysian fire and individuality thrown in. In that sense, it was a telling and highly original performance and a UK debut that was very notable." : From "Brilliant Tchaikovsky with the Philharmonia from UK debutant pianist Bruce Liu" (Seen and Heard International, March 15, 2022)

[@adelapark6657]

Thank you for this review. Apollonian and Dionysian!! His crystal pristine tone and tempestuous fire with joyful bouncy rhythms, especially in the third movement is incomparable!!! Makes listeners very happy! ^_^

[@planet509]

Thank you for your great introduce with HERALD International...I've been amazed at BL performance, too!!

[@puiwing6289]

The best interpretation of this difficult concerto. Bruce has it all… technique, artistry, charisma, and the ability to bring out the most subtle of nuisances. And Bruce is always in sync with the orchestra.

[@othmanmajid6380]

​@@puiwing6289...nuances...?😊

[@Qumak13]

Very well phrased summary of Bruce Liu's brilliant interpretation of this piece!

[@sylviadromel5773]

Bonsoir Bruce, Piano délicieusement lyrique, violon émouvant et violoncelle troublant, tour à tour tressent magnifiquement leur mélodie et je n’oublie pas le fin discours de la flûte traversière qui s’invite parfois… Merci pour ce magnifique ballet d’archets dirigé par votre belle gestuelle Santtu, qui rend très beau ces trois mouvements. Dance of the Four Swans, ce petit ‘encore’ : En regardant les petits marteaux du piano se soulever sous votre toucher aussi légèrement que les pas dansés et gracieux des quatre petits cygnes, j’imagine que votre petit sourire tout à fait craquant, est aussi pour saluer le travail, l’élégance, la précision, le timing et aussi le petit bruit du grincement des chaussures de pointe. Mais aussi ce joli sourire pour dire ‘bonsoir’ au public qui rit avec justesse après votre dernière note amusante ! Merci et Bravo à vous Bruce, Santtu et à vous tous les musiciens pour ce moment magique que j’écoute souvent ! 🍎

[@nicholasstojanoff856]

A splendid extrovert showpiece and great vehicle for a budding virtuoso to shine in which Bruce Liu does to great effect. The best version I’ve heard so far.

[@piano345]

A wonderful performance by Bruce Liu of this once neglected concerto. Technical brilliance, musicality and those personal nuances and interpretive touches that make a performance special. It was a personal favourite of the Ukrainian pianist Shura Cherkassky who played the concerto throughout his long life but like Gilels and others of that era played the cut version by Siloti which shortened the slow movement with its violin and cello solos considerably. It's great that the younger generation of pianists including Yuja Wang now play Tchaikovsky's original composition without cuts. Earlier recordings by Moiseiwitsch, Mewton Wood and Eileen Joyce etc. mutilated the work even more. Bravo Bruce.

[@bomcabedal]

To be fair, I think the Siloti version was an improvement on the original. If Tchaikovsky had one fault it was his tendency to dwell. The middle movement takes all the momentum out of this concerto, and I feel that it was a wise decision to truncate it.

[@michikoitou450]

指揮者　オーケストラ　ピアノ　素晴らしい　何度でも聴きたくなる！　👋👋👋

[@nevenkaleban6763]

Bruce Liu is always the greatest, real genius among pianists, his inspiration is gorgeous.

[@yvonneyang8205]

I was there for his London debut. It was a ‘Magical, Exhilarating & Touching’ performance. Well done Bruce Xiaoyu !!! The Philhamonia orchestra is brilliant too. Still watching and listening to this almost everyday. ❤😊

[@MariaKostka-Wach]

⁹❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@adelapark6657]

I've never seen anyone playing so clean and clearly with adequate pedalling which makes the music more vivid and exhilarating. Of course his crystal pristine tone and wonderful interpretation of music with sense of amazing rhythm, makes the music invigorating

[@mariadelourdesmendoza9736]

Magnific and outstanding performance from such a young guy. The best I have heard: command, perfect technic, poetry and coloured, highlighting the best phrases of this magnificent master piece. For me, the best piano concert from genius Tchakowsky...

[@conanimaleggieropocoritenuto]

You absolutely rocked the podium again

[@loveispatient0808]

Thanks a lot to Philharmonia Orchestra for fulfilling my hope that Bruce Liu’s debut with PO playing Tchaikovsky’s 2nd Piano Concerto will be released on KZbin. Ever since Bruce Liu won Chopin 2021 competition, I have been following him as much as possible on KZbin of this amazing young talent! Thanks again to Philharmonia Orchestra of London!

[@wilmavisser4350]

LOVE THIS MUSIC! Thank you Bruce for bringing it to us! Not performed often, but I can understand why. Not easy but you nailed it!

[@minfan7815]

In two days I have watched the video a few times. the more I listen, the more I love the piece. Just beautiful from every aspect! And I love to watch Mr. Bruce’s hands and Mr. Rouvali’s hands. Two pairs of beautiful hands 😃😃😍😍

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jwilliam2255]

The violin and cello were fully up to the task and with Bruce performed as an unforgettable trio.The challenges of a Tchaikovsky concerto combined with the difficulties of a chamber music ensemble. Some might call Bruce foolhardy but none that he is less than brave. Very pleased to see that he is departing from the standard (i.e., safe) repertoire so early in his performance career. Only the best wishes for your future. Bravo and Bravissimo.

[@cjames0723]

Ok but after listening to this a dozen times I've come to the conclusion that this concerto is eons better than the First. I'm convinced that it isn't as popular because most pianists don't want to share the spotlight with the principal string players.

[@loveispatient0808]

Totally agree with you! It’s also reputed to be one of the most difficult works among concerti, definitely more difficult than Tchaikovsky no 1 !

[@johnbanach3875]

@@gugendir Is this the original version?

[@fulviopolce9785]

Per me é più maturo, più piacevole, anche se più complesso del primo. È stato sottoposto a numerose modifiche e tagli da parte di Siloti & Co. Io predigo naturalmente l'originale.

[@davidlucey1311]

I don’t know why it’s not performed more often. It’s wonderful.

[@nickjgunning]

Listen to the piano part, it outdoes Rachmaninov or Liszt for virtuosity. It was written for Niccolai Rubinstein, the foremost Russian virtuoso, but he found it too demanding. Originally the first was dedicated to Rubinstein who found it difficult, and he became able to play it when it was a success. He died before he was able to perform the second in public. Tchaikovsky modified all 3 piano concertos on the advice of Liszt's colleague, Siloti, so it's difficult to imagine how much more of a demand the original made. This one was revived by Gary Graffman and several of his students are said to have studied it with him. He in turn was taught by Frederick Lamonde, Liszt's pupil, though there doesn't seem to be a record of him playing it.

[@jimmydelrosario60]

you deserve to be the champion.

[@classical.pianist]

Sensational, mesmerizing, searing genius who gives us stratospheric pianism.

[@potuchiaritpiano05]

I love the 2nd movement, the trio play it so beautifully. One of the best performances that I've heard in a last year 😌🎵

[@bruceliufans]

Bravissimo, Mr. Bruce Liu !!! He is an outstanding pianist like a chameleon. He is an artist of various colors no matter what pieces he plays!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bh_jeanne8820]

Brrrravissssimo!!

[@haochide6500]

Since his triumph last Autumn, every performance this dude gave has been a gem.

[@hmacyee]

Fabulous! I’ve listened to this 6 times and still find Bruce Liu astonishing. The first movement was sensitively blended with the orchestra, drawing us gradually into the music. The second was indescribably beautiful. Bruce played with a tenderness and poetry that was transcendental. The third movement was not only energetic and dynamic but imaginative, witty and full of good humor, painting a picture of Tchaikovsky’s world of ballet and its many colorful characters. What a breathtaking performance! Bravo! Bravo 👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉💥💥

[@thepianocornertpc]

Thank you Bruce for entering the music scene. Your interpretations, artistry, humanity and integrity are welcomed with open arms.

[@EugeneDyatlovitsky]

Great performance and great music!

[@joncaju]

Wow what a talent! Great technique and beautiful artistry. The Chopin Institute sure picked a worthy winner for the 2021 International Chopin Competition. I love his selection for the encore which I haven't heard before and I love how the members of the orchestra seem to enjoy his performance with rapt attention. Their faces and smiles say it all.

[@melissaking6019]

The 2nd movement is an exquisite piece of art and this is one of the rare performances where all the musicians and conductor treat it as a chamber piece and don't take the tempo too fast. After the Peter Donahoe recording, this is the best Tchaikovsky 2nd I've heard. Brava to all!

[@davidspence1404]

Apart from the ordinary conducting, this is an absolutely phennonemal performance of the Tchaikovsky Second Piano Concerto. No getting mired down in any issues of technique as to how to approach this piece. Compare with Graffman, which i grew up with. This blows that COMPLETELY out of the water. Completely.

[@nickjgunning]

There are, on KZbin full performances of this concerto by both Yuya Wang and George Harliano to compare.

[@watkinder8288]

What a superb performance all round! How great to hear the Second Movement as Tchaikovsky (not Siloti) intended. It requires both a violinist and cellist at the first desk of the highest order, and this is precisely what was provided. Bruce Liu's playing was everything that the music required and WHEN it was required: virtuosity and precision, but also great tenderness and insight. What in particular was wonderful to see was how everyone, pianist, conductor and orchestra were so utterly committed and ENJOYED themselves!

[@loveispatient0808]

Agree and so well put!👏👏👏👏👏

[@annettefallon1652]

Wow

[@cjames0723]

I love that this concerto is getting more attention these days. Wonderful performance, but of course that's a given with Mr. Liu. A refreshingly musical interpretation as opposed to the usual overwrought "bangy" approach to Tchaikovsky taken by most pianists. The violin and cello are the best I've heard in the second movement. That last suspended moment just before the final note was the cherry on top.

[@conanimaleggieropocoritenuto]

Bravo Bruce 👏 👏👏

[@ronaldbarnett8313]

For many years, I have wanted to be present at two pno concertos before I die. The Brahms first is one; this is the other. I saw/heard Cherkassky playing the Tchaikovsky pno 2 on black-and-white TV well over 60 years ago and have never forgotten it; and this cto has haunted me since. Am irritated with myself that I didn't know that this very performance was on my doorstep ... Never mind, I have still have KZbin ...

[@marialuizacorreapires1028]

Bravíssimo, Bruce Liu! 👏👏👏👏Brazil loves you too！❤️🇧🇷

[@anniebouvet102]

Toujours merveilleux Bruce Liu. C’ est un tel bonheur de l’ écouter, il me transporte dans un monde enchanteur plein de douceur et de paix. Merci à vous cher Bruce. Je vous souhaite tout le bonheur du monde. Annie ❤

[@fars1d3s]

What an interesting concerto: the 2nd movement is essentially a violin concerto with the piano serving as accompaniment, occasionally turning into a trio with the cello playing a good role.

[@benjamink7105]

I saw Stephen Hough on piano with a symphony in 2011. I went on a whim. They played this. I'd never heard this concerto before and it just floored me. I'll never forget it my view, seats up a bit almost underneath the balcony. I could see his arms and hands perfectly, I could see his fingers hit the keys. I'd never seen nor heard anything like I it. I could not fathom how Tchaikovsky or anyone could create such a magnificent sonic tower where once stood nothing.

[@nicolereding7234]

Breathtaking, he is at ease in this magnificent concerto to which he gives life by his delicate touch, the power of his virtuosity making a dazzling interpretation with so many nuances and stunning legato.Bravissimo 🌹🌻🌞💥

[@carlfigueiredo2095]

Absolutely stunning performance! Brilliant pianist, conductor, orchestra; and solo cello and violin! What a wonderful concerto! Sadly and unfairly overshadowed by the 1st. After this, I hope we will hear it played more often. Thank you for posting.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Glad you enjoyed it Carl!

[@pracownikzakadowy261]

No 8xa

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Mr Bruce Liu, imposible dejar de escucharlo una y cien veces! Gracias por embellecer la vida! 💎💎💎💎💎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇦🇷

[@michaeltraub3614]

One of most underrated works by Tchaikovsky. Though the composer was never accounted a really great pianist he certainly knew how to write effectively for the piano. I would not be surprised if a pianist who plays both the first two concertos considers no.2 better laid out for the keyboard than no. 1.

[@pracownikzakadowy261]

Bruce Liu to impresjonista fortepianu ,pełno w jego grze "gry barw",nie można się tym nasycić, wciąż trzeba słuchać i słuchać ...jakie to piękne ,nieskończone

[@ellatune3698]

Thank you so much to the Philharmonia Orchestra and Bruce Liu for this invigorating performance, and for sharing such immense talent with the world!!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for watching Ella!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Yes!!!🇦🇷

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

"invigorating performance"!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@christophefritz1685]

Spectacular performance ! The control and the passion are so well balanced. Bruce you are amazing 🙌

[@tonyventura4605]

I like the way he bounces around as he enjoy the music making.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Congratulations to Bruce Liu for his great UK debut with the Phiharmonia Orchestra!

[@遠藤久仁子]

素晴らしい演奏です。

[@GJSouthall]

Magnificent, in every respect. I love this concerto, and the second movement especially (when played in full). Thanks to everyone for making this available for us to view and savour.

[@rosspiano88]

Mvt 2 might be the compositional hierarchy of all time. Fabulous violin and cello and an after thought keyboard part. 1st mvt. Cadenza as well as the rest of this difficult opus brilliantly performed. Previous favorites Pletnev and Wang.

[@ferube4171]

hubo que esperar a que apareciera liu para que este concierto muestre toda su grandeza

[@JanosKmetyko]

ein sehr ein wunderschönes stück Bravissimo

[@gracianaascensionabreugarcia]

Guau,no sólo el Señor Liu,el violinista y la chellista,de lo mejor.

[@ewawawrzyniak6774]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful performance of the Concerto. Congratulations to Maestro Santtu-Matias Rouvali and all the musicians. Special congratulations to Mr. Bruce Liu for a successful debut in London. Mr.Liu is an eminently talented pianist, whose playing captivates the audience with the richness of colors. Bravo!

[@차트대학생]

그의 굽은 등은 얼마나 피나는 연습과 노력을 했는지 느끼게 해주네요 괜히 뭉클합니다

[@butterbake2817]

You know a performance is that good when you stand up to clap after it ends, at home.

[@pracownikzakadowy261]

Przepiękny koncert i to wykonanie .... chce się słuchać jeszcze raz słuchać w nieskończność..

[@adelapark6657]

I love to see Liu's happy face afterwards embracing with M. Sancttu. It obviously denotes the dialogue between the piano and the orchestral instruments were well balanced and harmonious! Stunning performance! Bravissimo!! I am so happy for you M. Bruce! 👏👏👏👏 😆💙

[@bachtuyetdang1094]

Bruce Liu plays with body and mind! Enjoyable to see harmony in both body and mind expression of his music! Orchestra members shows appreciation and joy with him!

[@jrsidebo]

What an awesome encore!

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Exelente ❤️🇮🇷 directora de orquesta. 😘

[@kadisake]

And thank you London Philharmonia for producing this great program and making it public!

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

His standard is so high the orchestra is challenged to go to a great height of virtuosity

[@conanimaleggieropocoritenuto]

Wow your cadenza is so amazing…totally blew me away

[@professordodo1]

Stunning performance by any standards and obviously worth many more viewings. Excellent video work too of course. Generally thoroughly enjoyable.

[@annagonzalez1854]

Excelente. Magnífico. Soberbio. ❤

[@australiaholguin-veras4665]

Maravilloso, brillante, tan brillante la obra como la interpretación! Bravo!!!

[@fukuforever124]

2番を初めて拝聴しましたが、ロシアの香りがして素晴らしいですね❣️

[@АлексейБелоусов-и5э]

Это исполнение выявило этот не самый популярный концерт Чайковского как истинный шедевр. Блестяще - и солист, и дирижер, и оркестр.

[@jean-paulgrimaldi-lasserre7886]

Bravo Bruce Liu, Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, the Philharmonia Orchestra, concert master and the principal cellist; the latter two were absolutely amazing. This concerto was so refreshingly unique and brilliant; the best I have ever heard. Congratulations to all of you.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Glad you enjoyed it Jean-Paul! Thanks for watching

[@andrewpetersen5272]

It would be nice to know the names of the principals.

[@trifonovfan9819]

Spectacular pianist! I predict a great future for him.! Hopefully, he'll pursue the Rach3, the Tchaikovsky1 and the Brahms..

[@judynelson5038]

The Rachmaninoff 3rd Concerto!

[@nelsondiaz7200]

El numero uno de Brahams le sentaria bien a este pianista.Pero el uno y dos de Mendelson no creo .Porque ahi tendria que acariciar al piano y parece que ese no es su fuerte

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Hopefully he doesn't. Overplayed warhorses, that probably suck the fun out of every pianists career because they have to play them over and over again. It's a miracle that he dared to make his debut with the Tchaikovsky 2 instead of the 1. I'd already call that a statement. If I were him the first Rachmaninov I would present would be either the 1st or 4th Concerto. And then some Medtner 1. Then some of the Saint-Saens concerti, maybe 2 or 3, and then Scharwenka 4.

[@judynelson5038]

As a big fan of the Rach3, it’ll be a waste of his immense talent if he didn’t play it at least a few times.

[@didam992]

@@Quotenwagnerianer I completely agree with you! Just in the interview on this channel, he said that he didn’t want to play Tchaikovsky no 1 so he chose no 2. And i come across his other interviews which he has said repeatedly that he want to pursue and explore different composers-works (he said that Bach is overplayed and there are other interesting Baroque composers :)) so I am hopeful that he will be looking for pieces he is interested in. If we want to see his talent and virtuoso, there are hundreds of different, less over saturated pieces that he can work his magic on.

[@joannahajn9460]

Bravissimo!!!

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

Bruce Liu, el primer 🎻 y el violoncello, maravillosos!!!🎶🎵 Gran orquesta, un gusto incomparable escucharlos atentamente, en total silencio.🇦🇷❤️

[@mikhaildomanov345]

I just finished watching the Second Piano and the Sixth Symphony, and decided to leave a comment. These are both sublime performances. Santtu-Matias Rouvali is from Finland and Bruce Liu is from Canada, and the orchestra is London based but they all pay a big tribute to the music written in Russia. Bruce is a big talent. It is a huge gift that for his debut he decided to play Tchaikovsky's the 2nd. I appreciate that despite his outstanding technical stills he picked a concerto in which he is not dominating the orchestra, letting the strings play significant lyrical parts, especially in the second movement. The first violin and cello have to join the piano as if the piece were a chamber music. The work of video producers and sound recording is very professional. I can hear all instruments in stereo. Bravo and bravissimo! But unfortunately, this is not enough. I see this recording was made in March 2022 when Putin and his KGB thugs were attacking Ukraine. That is, at the very time of the battle of Kiev. This was the most important thing for this performance. I am sure. The soloists, the conductor and the management of the philharmonic were facing a really tough dilemma. I heard that when the war began a few performances were cancelled in the US and Europe as part of the public campaign against Putin's violence. This is not fair to the general audience, the management that schedule programs ahead for the season, and musicians who rehearse and perform what they feel like playing. Anyway, the orchestra decided to carry on and still perform Tchaikovsky. That is why you are true big artists. You did not ruin the efforts of a big number of people. And Bruce’s, of course, as he had decided to memorize this piece for this performance. This recording is a good proof that for an exceptional performance today it takes even more than the world's best talent and management. One has to sort out huge ethical and moral problems, and uncertainty.

[@felipeeduardodelarosabocan2356]

Tchaikovsky began working in his second concerto while visiting his sister in Kamenka, near Kiev, and composed most of it there. He visited Ukraine a lot and most of the themes in his second symphony were based on ukrainian folk tunes.

[@MrInterestingthings]

Schnabel would say Liu makes music better than it is .The second mov. takes one immediately.I've been listening to this work since 1985 since I first heard Cherkassky in it. The last mov.I always thought was a SaintSaens piano concerto-it always surprisesme when I come to youtube &find itsPeterTchaikovsky!!!The cadenzas here are heavenly in aspect but the page is dead if one takes it themselves to da piano. I was always surprised that Cherkassky recorded this. What did he see in it but I bet a lot of libraries got his record! Best pianist we had for a long time in this . Now we haveLiu andRouvali (did Richter,Gilels ever bother with it?)make it really the best it can be ! But I can't believe in this music .Better bring Weber or Martucci concerto this is not interesting music.I can't believe noone whoheard the 1st got it until Bulow played it in the U.s, The clarinet and french horn is great combo as is flute and bassoon in 1st symphony! It is indeed late romantic era but it aint Brahms 1 or 2 which I will crawl to hear Liu in !

[@boglarkaandras6565]

Amazing! Genius!Bravissimo!

[@elmiramuradova561]

So nice and Great concerto❤❤❤

[@elinorqian3026]

Thank you for uploading this! What an amazing performance from the orchestra & Bruce!

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

A wonderful performance of this seldom heard concerto.

[@henrithellier7684]

On ne va pas en dire plus...la corbeille de supers compliments est à son comble et les parterres aussi....Cela nous rend modeste pour adresser les nôtres. On ajoute un grand Merci d´admiration..on s´efface ..le coeur bien poché pa ces Deux Diables d´Artistes extra-Supers..

[@yuchunliu5360]

👏👏❤Thank you

[@MrLedZepper]

Bravo!..I believe this concerto is more profound than the 1st. Not as flashy, but seems equally difficult if not more to perform. You have to admit, he has a striking resemblance to Bruce Lee.. even the name Bruce Liu…🙂

[@ryszardmirski8557]

Wonderful Perfect...

[@matejkincl]

9:36 that theme is pure genius

[@socorronunes8896]

Maravilhoso! Brilhante!

[@victornoagbodji]

OMG, this is truly a wonderful concerto! I love how it is a piano concerto but each movement seems to have other instrument solos. Such an amazing pianist! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@GuruRasaVonWerder]

I never heard the 4 swans played like this - AMAZING!

[@nomnaoko7594]

Thank you for the wonderful performance！🥹🥹🥹

[@HoYanPiano]

Thanks for the upload ❤️

[@weichen0505]

didn't know this piece until now..., thanks!

[@ferube4171]

we had to wait for LIU to appear for this concert to show all its greatness

[@alzbetamolnarova4961]

Brilliant!