Ysaÿe Violin Sonata No. 3 'Ballade' | Kerson Leong - Live in Halifax

From a performance of the complete Ysaÿe violin sonata cycle in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada presented by Cecilia Concerts on March 30, 2019.
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[@KersonLeong]

Excited to announce that my new album, YSAŸE, featuring all 6 of these sonatas, is now available! Links here: lnk.to/Ysaye_LeongFA​

[@ismaparra]

very powerful men bravo!

[@marcoma2010]

I have been looping them on Spotify. 😊

[@jordanwartell-composer]

This man needs the right connections, and then he will be a soloist for all the major symphonies.

[@AlexEwan1]

Very true. It's about who you know not what you know in the classical music world.

[@pluutoop]

@@AlexEwan1 wow I didn't know that 😳

[@users79]

A super gem

[@duggiefresh8170]

As good as I've ever heard.... He makes every note count. Nothing is taken for granted or passed over. Very musical rendition.

[@maelperron_guerra4946]

This is just so excellent... Kerson should definitely play soloist with all the major orchestras! I can't understand why he hasn't already!

[@musicbox1338]

I love your style, always cantabile even in the virtuoso passages.

[@SergioMendoza123]

How do you practise a piece this demanding and make it seem efortless? You deserve way more recognition!

[@yooharold9603]

The BEST Ysaye 3

[@cecilia7259]

Okay so now I know the problem is not me not liking this piece, but that I haven't heard it played like this, ever. So THAT's how it's supposed to sound. Thank you so much.

[@1cleandude]

OMG this man is playing under the influence of Ysaye; he’s possessed I tell you!! With out doubt on of the best renditions of this piece! Dynamics out the whazoo!! Bravo my young friend!!

[@weslee4423]

SOUNDS INCREDIBLE!! It's so sensitive and thoughtful! I love the dynamics so much and the treatment you gave on each and every note! This interpretation stands out amongst the others for me; some players would actually BANG this piece so much in a way that it becomes too showy and shallowy losing the beauty of some sensitive parts. But this one's different. From the start I had this impression like " Oh.. Interesting" .

[@omrane8596]

so clean listened to this at least 100 times ngl

[@MattB90]

This guy gets the art of performance..beyond technical mastery, use your body, movements, expressions etc. to make us feel the emotions of the music...Its like when you hear a great teacher go through a piece and connect it to human experiences the piece takes on an entirely new meaning, I feel like he does this with his performance, makes us feel what he thinks we should...sharp dresser too lol

[@ArtsandStudies]

This is my absolute favorite rendition!

[@guntherkaufer3169]

mosf powerfull rendition of Ysaye 3 I´v heard , and : finally the violin has found a really captivating personality .

[@Kchkchkch8415]

Listen to Vengerov.

[@Joker-lt7pf]

Boy this guy plays excellent, beautiful. Dont understand why he isnt much more " famous"

[@benjaminng4582]

Incredible! Such accuracy and precision, woww

[@janehe8051]

Stunning technique. Always flawless. Pure enjoyment to listen and watch!

[@mateoronderos6107]

When he crescendos at the tip😩🤤

[@samuelfowler2305]

Holy cow! This performance is ingenious! I love all of the unexpected articulation and the amazing finale!

[@manuellozano6367]

My goodness what a pleasure it is to watch and listen to you. Bravissimo!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Mishaviolin]

Omg Kerson your interpretation is fantastic! I absolutly love it. Its sooooo new. I love the calm and lyricism you put into it and that i miss in many other violinists. Congrats!

[@austinhaynesworth6000]

This is an absolutely incredible interpretation and performance of this piece, one of the best I've ever heard.

[@JY032700]

You are the best!!! Stunning Sound and Technique!!

[@aeimcinternetional]

I starting to think you are the No 1 (most completely rewarding to listen to) violinist I've come across.

[@bbsunsun]

He's the Best in all possible ways.❤️

[@aileen1426]

Beautiful. Absolutely stunning rendition.

[@samuellee83]

Absolutely incredible!

[@nwoguchisom8076]

And as always. Amazing interpretation ❤️

[@kathrynchamberlain1846]

Absolutely love the way you play the recap

[@akrishnaa]

Made my day; gorgeous! Thank you Kerson, for making this accessible to us!

[@savannahs.6432]

you are so invested in your playing! It sounds beautiful! 🎻

[@ericdoh6607]

6:27 is 🔥🔥. The best part

[@lalanto341]

Wonderful. Your playing gives me goosebumps

[@kotor2ownerofall]

WOW so POWERFUL man, you are an INSPIRATION

[@kelvin7468]

best version yet. bravo.

[@ILikeBirds]

That’s the best tone I’ve heard on a violin

[@SarumChoirmaster]

You ARE THE GREATEST violinist in the world today!

[@duggiefresh8170]

Holy cow that was awesome!!!

[@benjaminlarrieu1631]

Hello Kerson, How do you train for lightning quick transitions in effort to making the process of speeding up the tempo a much easier process? (string crossing, finger placement, etc.?) Thanks so much, Benjamin

[@KersonLeong]

As quickly as you can make the motion with the least amount of tension. Good to ease slowly into the process to be aware of even the slightest amount of tightness in your fingers. My Art of Etude episode 11 is all about this, cheers!

[@manuelschafer9792]

Petition: Maxim Vengerov should react on this!

[@Wilhelm_Yan]

bravo, its perfect

[@karenkrout9861]

What an awesome violinist! He will have a great career.

[@jamesshkrelivanhoogstraten8040]

Belissimo amigo

[@feliperodas.]

omg 2:26 THO IS SO FIRE

[@omrane8596]

Love the hair and the violin playing

[@Scriabin_fan]

Amazing interpretation 🔥♥️

[@douglasdavidmisascamacho3431]

Your bow technic is impressive. Greets from Colombia!

[@roiiluz6620]

bravo!

[@rickwilmot9127]

Just found this, (via a 1937 Belgian stamp). Amazing!!!

[@andreafg5327]

So amazing

[@__Kimstar_]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lw037music]

You are one with the violin. No separation between the two.

[@user-vt1vr3oi2x]

БРАВО!!!

[@jhonicsgto]

Imposible, me gustó mucho más esta versión que la de maxim vengerov, amazing❤️❤️

[@user-gt7iz3mp4y]

Super talent

[@jhonix016]

Alucinante..... Eres un virtuoso....... Extraterrestre

[@cesarmiguel8086]

:0 stupefaction :0

[@monitor1998]

Dope

[@zubkokyril]

Dear Kerson, please, advise me how to play on a wolf tone on a violin?

[@winterapricity8590]

When did you start playing the violin?

[@maroangel8525]

is last note means death? does woman kill him?

[@TyroneMarcell]

What strings do you use?

[@KersonLeong]

Blend of PI and Pirazzi with a Hill thick e. Depends on the violin though

[@elianmiguelgonzalez7134]

4:01

[@yanavyrstiuk6228]

I didn’t hear any better 🧠

[@harryliangviolin9003]

Very virtuousic! But I do think you move a little too much