Tiffany Poon plays Chopin Concerto No. 1 in E Minor Op. 11 (Better Audio)

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Tiffany Poon, age 15, won the First Prize and the Best Performance of Concerto Award at the VIII Moscow International Fredrick Chopin Competition for Young Pianists held in Moscow on September 20, 2012. This is the final stage of the competition, where she performed Chopin Piano Concerto No.1 in E Minor Op.11 with Moscow Chamber Orchestra of the Pavel Slobodkin Centre under Vladimir Ryzhaev.
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[@evanofelipe]

An unbelievably magnificent performance of Chopin by Tiffany here at the age of 15 that truly deserves the highest of praise, yet reading through the some of the comments, I despair at those who feel it necessary to criticise her playing in places. In so doing they fail to recognise the brilliance of her achievements. Anyone who follows her very frank vlogs knows that Tiffany is her ‘own’ biggest critic. It’s clear she tries very hard and largely succeeds to achieve flawless performances. She is ‘simply the best’. Well done Tiffany.

[@peternewman3487]

evanofelipe. Anybody who criticizes her should post their own version, ie, Put up or shut up.

[@stephenmifsud2952]

Who on earth can criticize her? Was she really 15 years here! Must be a mistake in the text right :-)

[@Hephasto]

Peter Newman am I correct that only pianists can criticize? Moreover, only the ones who are better in performing chopin?

[@TheHydred]

nicely said

[@Kit-jf4qd]

Those who know nothing better than to criticize are just losers who seek recognition in doing so. Just ignore them.

[@tluangteaoggykhiangte8390]

When performing you'r so serious ,when practicing u're so funny😘😭😭

[@cupa6285]

Yess!

[@charinga5081]

Tluangtea OgGy Khiangte j

[@TheHydred]

Her vlogs remind me she's human and so gives me hope for my endeavors

[@eliananicole9295]

@GegrillteOrange i dont get it

[@lavendelle_swift]

Yes.

[@neiladlington950]

I feel privileged for having watched this. Heavenly.

[@SuperDoublebogey]

Hard to believe this is a 15 year-old. Just beautiful.

[@hyramesshiramess1035]

To any and all who talk of a need for further development of "tone control" or more "musical maturity" I would point out that Chopin was EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD when he WROTE this sublime masterpiece. I studied it, myself, when I was in my early thirties, and though my earnest effort was nothing I need to apologize for in my wildest dreams I could never have produced a performance as elegant, serenely confident and fully mastered in every minute detail as this. This young woman has been singularly blest by God as few ever have been. I doubt if I ever have or ever will hear a better performance of this concerto, and believe me I have heard EVERYBODY play it, and play it well. THIS is a SUPERLATIVE achievement lacking in NOTHING. I's just GORGEOUS. Ms. Poon is the new NOVAES -- the highest compliment I could pay any pianist.

[@carlhopkinson]

Hyramess Hiramess The fallacy in your argument is that although Ms. Poon is a fantastic pianist, she is not Frederic Chopin, the greatest genius of Romantic piano composition who ever graced this earth.

[@menhavepoles.womenhavehole7618]

+Carl Hopkinson You should qualify: "solo" piano composition, not orchestral. Everybody knows that Chopin was quite weak at orchestration.

[@wesbern]

+Carl Hopkinson } That is one of the dumbest things I have ever seen posted on youtube comments. LoL. Chopin may have composed masterful pieces but that mastery did not extend to his piano-playing.

[@chpnlzt]

KISSIN PLAYED BOTH CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTOS AT AGE 12, BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE EVER HAS, OR EVER WILL...........BUT SHE IS VERY, VERY GOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'M SURE ANY PLAYER OF TIFFANY'S CALIBER WOULD HAVE TO AGREE WITH MY STATEMENT ABOUT KISSIN............)

[@stevelim5274]

So elegantly worded. I fully agree with you. She is something else.

[@christianvennemann9008]

4:13 Oh, yeah, this is a *piano* concerto.

[@thecluelesscomposer]

not untypical for Piano Concertos in the romantic period to first expose the musical idea in a sonata form for the first 3-5 minutes, then have the soloist pick the idea up, repeat and develop it and then let that flow into the cadenza, before closing the first movement.

[@christianvennemann9008]

@@thecluelesscomposer I know. I was joking around lol. In all seriousness, I really enjoy this piano concerto and this performance.

[@thecluelesscomposer]

@@christianvennemann9008 I was figuring, but every now and then people really mean it seriously. I have to agree it's a beautiful performance and I'm starting to grow appreciation for this concerto.

[@christianvennemann9008]

@@thecluelesscomposer It's all good. I'm a very facetious person most of the time. XD

[@rakeshkrishna1795]

Both of chopins concertos ( and the third published posthumously) follow the same structures

[@lisa4023]

can't believe she is only 15...talented...lovely...

[@SpencerDavis2000]

Chopin was so in love when he wrote this. Listen to how super happy he was and the 2nd movement shows how much in love he was. Tiffany does an amazing job :-)

[@olive4359]

He was dating his childhood sweetheart during the first two concertos (he wrote) then after he wrote the concertos the mother didn’t allow him to date her anymore. He wrote some of his happiest works during this time (of dating his childhood sweetheart).

[@KevinLiangP]

This is really interesting, do you know the name of the woman?

[@HappyDappy]

@@KevinLiangP her name was Konstancja Gładkowska

[@danoz677]

I keep listening this on and on 😅 i don't know how many times i listed this but it never gets boring. Tiffany you are an amazing person and a wonderful pianist 🎶🎶🎶

[@john-giovannicorda3456]

Tiffany's accuracy and musicality is stunningly beautiful. Those leaps never miss!

[@henrywong5811]

She Is Just Brilliant , and She Still Is ,...... , Love Her !

[@tonyispalilus53]

She never fails to lift my spirits and her playing gives me hope that all in this Life is not lost.

[@youyouranxiety7309]

i know im 6 yrs late... but im 15 now and damn i wish in as good as you

[@kevinius352]

True..

[@laurenbjeldanes5368]

Try not to compare yourself! As Tiffany says, "keep striving!"

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

Tiffany is one of the very best piano players. When I say very best, I mean technic, feeling, intensity and all needed for the wonderful interpretations she allows us to listen to during her exquisite performances.

[@TG-fy4zy]

Compared to other other pianist's performance of this concerto, she I think is the best.

[@Constitution1789]

749K views and only 13K likes. KZbinrs truly have a hard time getting likes and subscribers. Individuals evidently just want to watch and move on. I love your sound. It's clear, energetic, expressive, and your rhythm sounds great. You sound better than the orchestra.

[@john-giovannicorda3456]

This cannot be "taught" . The piano phrasing is . . . uncannily great.

[@ohmycal]

I’m crying. How is this not viral?!

[@wimkellaert4710]

Chopin plays the broad spectrum of human emotions in this wonderful creation. Chopin was a great man.

[@johnbutler4631]

Such elegance, control, sensitivity, and maturity of her performance. This can stand alongside any of the greats. Absolutely stunning and moving beyond words!

[@georgechiang6397]

Bravo, such performance at 15, every notes has Been heard, great interpretation. Amazing.

[@paulavaatainen7898]

Thank you. Beatiful music.😊🌻🌻🌻💞👍

[@JackHagar]

Wtf she was 15 here??? Good lord

[@mariaradulovic3203]

One of the most amazing performances I have ever heard.

[@WJE37FCSM]

This performance deserves first prize. Bravo Tiffany.

[@joebedale5666]

This piece, her style, and that Kawai sound... a match made in heaven!

[@jamessingleton4856]

That slow movement kills me every time. No other performance gets me like this one.

[@claudias130]

Excellent performance: phrasing, style, imagination, and tonalility. Her playing torched me, intrinsically.

[@luizcarstens]

I've watched this video at least 20 times last year, no jokes, and I never get tired.. Tiffany version of the Chopin Concerto is the best one!

[@demdguN]

36:34 Goose bumps on top of my head

[@adriancressy8363]

This music deserves only the BEST audio. And it's happening here. KZbin has come a long way for a pleasant experience.

[@zygmuntlubomirski5345]

That's what the true virtuoso is all about. Thank you Tiffany for the very nice performance. I think my country man Fryderyk would be proud of you. ❤❤

[@amymilsten2673]

Tiffany you seriously make me speechless, you play like the next Chopin

[@Andrea-hc4kz]

the Larghetto one is how it feels when you're in love. Anyway, this is such a sublime performance! She's so young here but professionally carrying out the whole performance amazingly! I'm out of words. You're so talented, Tiffany!

[@leodelaat5464]

Met haar 16 al zo'n stralende uitvoering! Geweldig, net zoals in Tilburg! Proficiat Tiffany!

[@kewsepehr1060]

Wowww..., that's the first time i listen to an interpreter of Chopin piano Concerto Nr 1, by a young 15 year old, and possibly the best interpretation i've ever heard.

[@aghaanantyab]

11:08 omg... the most beautiful sound i ever heard

[@jondavis866]

The hole thing was the most beautiful part watcha mean lol

[@AngelRodriguez-dd1bx]

YOOOOOOO

[@slobama]

I have her starting to play at 4:08

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

@CasperMelchiorBalthasar You mean when you speak...?

[@stovejeebs65]

for a second i thought you wrote "song" instead of sound

[@ivetaarnoldova850]

Ahoj, jsi jesna z nejlepších pianistek 21 století. Excelentní!!!!!!!!

[@Imafungi123]

One of the best performances of this piece I have heard, including all the acclaimed masters.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

I've heard many interpretations of this piece, and this one is the best by some margin.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

Yes!!! At age 15, this is just absolutely awesome! What a wonderful talent and gift that Tiffany has. I hope that some of the people in the crowd were standng, but definately a standing ovation on my end of the digital stream. 👏 👏👏💯❣

[@Hephasto]

Gift, talent, matter nothing without practice, she must be playing a lot

[@jpas2429]

Very sweet playing, one of the most enjoyable performances of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 that I have listened to. If there is such a thing as a piano singing it is in this performance. You hear every note played and delivered at the right time. Thanks Tiffany.

[@esthertevaarwerk6410]

I agree

[@aminedaouk]

She lives her performance and her mannerism sooooo deserving Wonderful Beautiful Tiffany

[@astridschlegel7681]

My favorite young pianist of today

[@chretiendetroyes5431]

It' s incredible to imagine someone composed such a complex master piece so many years ago ! But it is as much amazing to hear and see such a delicate and tiny maiden playing it, as she would have composed it ! The truth is Tiffany is an angel directly came down from heaven and the paradise resides in her heart, her mind, her soul. So much love and beauty through her fingers and all body! Chopin appears in this piano and most of all we don' t think to Chopin anymore!

[@Csantos1941]

...with a performance like this.....no wonder you won the competition!!!!! Beautiful!

[@robertoa.m.3984]

A truly great interpreter at 15! You were already an artist of unique qualities and stature.

[@TrinkBruder]

Just reached the end. Best I ever heard Poon play

[@annas3653]

It's a beautiful, elegant performance. the soloist is a very natural, musical player with a fine legato technique.

[@haydnmozart7599]

OMG.... Tiffany 's an Angel.! Tiffany 's the best of the best! the most perfect chopin_p c No.1 concert of all the concerts I've ever seen!! I love you, girl..

[@lesliefigueras7708]

No other pianist has the tempo that tiffanys got

[@arsyighiffary8362]

seeing her like this and then knowing she is 15 years old, i feel like im so trash

[@tjrn73]

Back growing up in the 80's we just had to discipline ourselves from TV being our main distraction of learning anything. These kids here have so much more to pull themselves away from in order to maintain this type of structure to become so talented. In our time we went to the world, now days the world comes to our kids in the form of every electronic device you can think of. There are few kids who can turn from the world in their bedroom to bring talent to our world. So yes we should appreciate these geniuses playing before us.

[@PushkarCarlotto]

Distractions are distractions for everyone, in any era, at any age, and there are always too many! :)

[@PushkarCarlotto]

@@pianosenzanima1, I Still do not think you are aware of the distractions people in the 80s had. We always had distractions, and we will always have them! Discipline was tough for all, and that is still though. Today kids interact with mobiles, but then you had kids knocking on your door, on the practice rooms, visiting, annoying you, asking to go out with them, and your girlfriend and friends were annoyed that you were always practicing. I believe it is the same amount of distractions, but different. And that is why, it is still the same amount of people that fail at something for the lack of concentration. But comparing different eras is useless, as we will never know, but one thing for sure is that the day has still 24 hours, and one needs to practice many hours a day to get there, and the issue was always there, and still there, unless you live in the countryside, with nothing else to do. As for the brain that's turned off, that's another issue. :)

[@pianosenzanima1]

@@PushkarCarlotto :) the day has still 24 hours, but the temptations today are much many more compared to 50 yrs back. But as you said, its all about motivation and self discipline. Once you got those everyday on point nothing can stop you. P.S. but the tempations are still more nowadays than 50 yrs ago :)

[@PushkarCarlotto]

Well, may I differ in the opinion that there are more distractions today? The inability of ones mind to concentrate is the reason for any distraction. A little sound, a smell, someone talking, noises, a bird flying, a bell ringing, an itching, your friends, family, anything, anyone, all can be distractions. You believe there are more today? I say, anything can distract the person who doesn't know how to concentrate. And I know people who are so concentrated that even calling them is tough to get their attention.

[@pianosenzanima1]

@@PushkarCarlotto okay, have it your way then! I ultimately think ure right! Thanks for the conversation.

[@khampirat]

Wow I love 2nd movement wonderful

[@lesliefigueras7708]

probably the greatest masterpiece from chopin ,i listen to this masterpiece performed by this very young girl every day , for i think that her tempo is the most perfect of all pianists that i have heard up until now

[@fluteoboe101]

freaking MASTERPIECE

[@jamesegan8184]

Ms. Poon, your piano playing is so exquisite and extraordinary. You have a rare talent to music and specifically the piano. Wow you nailed this Chopin piece enough to make the ghost of Chopin quite proud. Excellent!

[@stanislavslanec19]

❤️🇨🇿🌿🫂

[@eamonnryan6602]

Awesome Tiffany amazing skills at 15. Truly emotional performance 👏✨

[@keinguye]

It’s hard for me to listen to the entire piece. I can’t believe it. Tiffany Poon is a world’s treasure.

[@lesliefigueras7708]

tiffany you are a great pianist notes to notes no fancy playing about great interpretation , i listen to this almost every day

[@PauloBarreto15041964]

Absolute genius. Perfect, like nature itself.

[@billhauser68]

Tiffany is Impeccable in this performance. Definitely a new fan. BRAVO!

[@James_Bowie]

A beautiful performance. You deserved your win.

[@Cluless02]

Ms. Poole is an extraordinary talent!! Absolutely brilliant performance, stunning presence and profound expression!!

[@krzyviec]

I could not stop tears flowing down my face! Exquisite!

[@sinchris8888]

The most beautiful interpretation I have ever heard. Brought tears in my eyes. Thank you.

[@juergenvoigt8931]

It's amazing the way she plays Chopin: no intellectual things disturbing the character. But everything is well thought! For a young Lady as she is a great and big effort! I like it, even when I'm not a fan of Chopin!. Ms. Poon is a young pianist with a big and great future. Jürgen (old German musician, with classical origin but doing "the other music", like Musicals)

[@Tedisntakidanymore]

I didn't move for 40 minutes. I doubt I blinked. I must have breathed, but all I can say with any certainty is that Tiffany Poon's performance was stunning.

[@secretmission7607]

I've just discovered this wonderful pianist. How very, very beautiful her playing is.

[@folkeholmberg3519]

😢

[@jose-felixdavid6113]

This girl is gifted and nothing more.

[@secretmission7607]

@@jose-felixdavid6113 Who would you recommend instead?

[@secretmission7607]

@@folkeholmberg3519 Why the sad face?

[@yehiamjonathanyair]

This is amazing...deserves recognition for this special, clear, and just wonderful music she plays !!! bravo!!!

[@Majestic469]

Chopin sounds so beautiful with orchestra accompaniment.

[@lesliefigueras7708]

that was beautiful tiffany

[@carlhopkinson]

Breathtaking performance, Tiffany!!!

[@michelbensadon3752]

Such lyricism in addition to a superb technique and control. Love it. Beautiful, Tiffany!!

[@christianguignard9980]

No words ! Perhaps the best pianist ever !

[@luffe2006]

GREAT!

[@sosenpott5445]

So ein herzlicher begabter, perfekter und bescheidener Mensch, als gehörte er nicht in unsere Welt. Danke, danke danke! Such a warm talented, perfect and humble person, as if he didn't belong in our world. Thank you, thank you!

[@RickCogley]

Genius interpretation. We are so fortunate to be able to experience your performances. Brava!

[@vav5838]

So wonderfully played.

[@TrinkBruder]

I am a Poon fan love her work as a classical pianist who manages to be a better entertainer than any one I can think of but need to mention that the Kawai is demonstrating some engineering superiority to Steinway itself. Particularly in the capo section the piano is speaking so much more prominently than a Steinway does. I was trained to harden hammers for a Steinway in the same section with lacquer to compensate for its inability to speak in the same region of the piano and it is effective, but here it is being demonstrated that a piano can be engineered to do the same thing without hardening the hammers, and that is somewhat less artificial sounding than a hardened Steinway hammer. Thank you Tiffany this is fantastic. Please don't participate in any more competitions you don't need them

[@lesliefigueras7708]

Yes you dont need it

[@debwagner7505]

Leslie Figueras If they get videos like this one made -- of concerto appearances with decent orchestras, and at no cost to her -- they're well worth the effort. Just this one alone will sell thousands of tickets to her appearances.

[@Phil99470]

"Better audio" than video... Most fortunately! Wonderful interpretation and delivery! World class!

[@leathermaster3540]

I continue to marvel at her fingering precision. Such comprehension of melodic voicing. Finely graded dynamics. Superb chamber orchestral support. How fabulous a musical treat to hear this Concerto with a larger Steinway and a larger band. OH MAN!

[@karljacobson8521]

Superb performance! Now, I want to see her live.

[@Sim882]

agreed, asia is becoming the new powerhouse of classical. Also some great Japanese female violinists and i've seen a few other japanese prodigies rising currently

[@lavendelle_swift]

Thats true.

[@publius9207]

She has lived in New York since she was 8

[@Pwassoncru]

@@publius9207 Which means that not only she is from asia in the first place, but also that she *probably* grew in an asian environment (culture, family, ..). It is true that the Asian culture (not nationality) has an impact on classical music, as a much larger number of kid is playing a musical instrument (mostly piano and violin) at a very young age, and very regularly, compared to Western culture.

[@warrenpugh7844]

Is she ever. With fingers like butterfly wings.

[@peterbollinger8902]

Thanks for getting into my head and rearranging it.

[@samprofse9074]

your playing is just so moving. thank you for putting so much of your life into piano

[@Kingoftrue666]

The best of the best ever ever ever!!!! Amazing performance on earth, in universe.

[@DREAM284]

I felt that I must have heard the best, now here is another one! Wonderful, just mesmerised throughout, just wish I could express myself more deeply. How can anyone dare to criticize such wonderful artistry, especially in these young musicians, they give so much. Thanks for making this available to me, and everyone.

[@WJE37FCSM]

Let me help... the word you are looking for is magical as in magical performance.

[@ellao.2433]

Congratulations, Tiffany. Amazing performance! I love your style, no wierd hand movements, no weird gestures, just a perfect Chopin interpretation in my opinion.

[@tierzuchtZentral]

But that's not true. She is shaking her head all the time. When she is 40 she will be a whole shake...

[@antoniokwok9000]

It sounds like you are talking about Lang Lang 🤣

[@advayiyer6456]

I sure hope there are *some * hand movments, isnt that how you play?

[@AstroBethTeal]

*weird

[@advayiyer6456]

Bai Yi Lei -19 every hand movement is weird

[@petyazareva]

She lives with(through) the music. Exquisite!

[@kennethfrawley]

Stunning! Absolutely sublime. I am simply reduced to tears by the brilliance of the entire performance. Supremely well done! Cheers!.

[@anagram80100]

It only took one video and now I'm raiding her whole channel =) keep it up! I know it'll be sad when there's no more videos haha

[@wingnutofcoolness]

She is pretty active on KZbin, So lots of enjoyment to you.

[@Youth1899]

@Asshole Johnson aha

[@Bobbyliscious]

Each time I see you play -WOW

[@johfu4705]

I am flabbergasted at how brilliant a human being can be!

[@thesarus1]

Just hearing this video for the first time. It's so moving -and so beautiful. Amazing playing.

[@matthewsirait]

6:45 is the most beautiful part of the concerto

[@MrTiviana]

Absolutely superb! Tiffany Poon hits every inflection and nuance from heavy to the most delicate of touches in excellent time!

[@pmichael73]

A memorable performance giving freshness and grace to an oft-heard concerto.

[@hkginger]

Amazing! What a beautiful and stunning performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@shlomostate1623]

Excellent job! Wow! I don't know how you people do it! Plus, the orchestra is fantastic too! I don't think people give enough credit to orchestras.

[@HidekazuOki]

I just found this recording again >< Tiffany, you play so beautifully!!

[@asap2122]

Tiffany！香港人以你為傲，加油！

[@Matt-bp2zu]

Tiffany is on a completely different level when it comes to playing complicated masterpieces.