Yunchan Lim 임윤찬 - BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, op. 37 - 2022 Cliburn Competition

Final Round Concerto I
June 14, 2022
Bass Performance Hall
YUNCHAN LIM
South Korea I Age 18
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Marin Alsop, conductor
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, op. 37
Yunchan Lim launched onto the international music stage when he was 14. He won second prize and the Chopin Special Award in his first-ever competition, the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists in 2018. That same year, he stood out as the youngest participant in the Cooper International Competition, where he won the third prize and the audience prize, which provided the opportunity for him to perform with the Cleveland Orchestra. 2019 meant more accolades, when, at the age of 15, he was the youngest to win Korea’s IsangYun International Competition, where he also took home two special prizes.
Now just 18, he has performed across South Korea-including with the Korean Orchestra Festival, Korea Symphony, Suwon Philharmonic, and Busan Philharmonic Orchestras, among others-as well as in Madrid, at the invitation of the Korea Cultural Center in Spain. He also participated in the recording of “2020 Young Musicians of Korea,” organized by the Korean Broadcasting System and released that November.
A native of Siheung, Yunchan currently studies at the Korea National University of Arts under Minsoo Sohn. Coming to Fort Worth, he says he is “looking forward to playing in front of the warmest and most passionate audience in the world.”

[@mattb-iq3iv]

I think Cliburn competition made Yunchan famous, and also Yunchan made the competition much more famous ! this competition NEVER had 5 million views !

[@erezsolomon3838]

Mutual benefit; nice

[@marshallartz395]

Yunchan Lim is the best thing ever to happen to the Van Cliburn Competition! 😎🎹

[@maumusa123]

Now it's over 7 million

[@mashtali1]

@@maumusa123 only Rachmaninov is 14M now

[@maumusa123]

@@marshallartz395 Spot on

[@kingarth0r]

People don't understand how hard it is to have such a command of the piano and piece. This is mastery at its finest

[@kasha-bp1ct]

Yunchan hasnt watched any of his cliburn performances meanwhile watching his videos is now part of my permanent daily routine 😅

[@blue-ev1mm]

I can't believe it was a competiton!

[@londongael414]

Yunchan Lim is taught by Min Soo Sohn, who was taught by Russell Shermann (who died 2 days ago, RIP), who was taught by Edward Steuermann, who was taught by Ferruccio Busoni, who was taught by Carl Reinecke, who was taught by Franz LISZT, who was taught by Carl Czerny who was taught by Ludwig van BEETHOVEN.

[@summer-girl]

러셀 셔먼 선생님의 명복을 빕니다.

[@bennyksmusicalworld968]

That sort of "musical lineage" is fairly common in the top conservatories.

[@user-du7kt4tk9e]

계보가 놀랍네요!

[@londongael414]

@@bennyksmusicalworld968 I know, but I (as a non-musician) still find it pretty mind-blowing. Musicians are very lucky to have this kind of connection to the history of their art. I think it is less common in Korea, and Yunchan Lim was lucky to have that Sohn/Shermann link. And I think the sheer quality of all the teachers/musicians in this lineage is impressive. Though, when it comes to Liszt and some of his pupils, in particular, he seems to have taught so many musicians, it must have been a lot of master classes, rather than intensive instruction over many years!

[@cyyy2404]

음악으로 세대가 연결되어 있는 느낌.. 놀랍네요

[@allceg]

Back from watching YCL perform Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and all I can say is that he has such a magical touch with the keys. A little girl (probably around 4yo) came with her father and she was completely immersed in his performance. That is such a precious image stuck in my head now. That is the power of Yunchan’s playing. Fun little anecdote from yesterday’s performance - One of the violinists did a quick intro and said that he was fortunate to actually have been with the Forth Worth Symphony during this Cliburn 2022 competition and got to meet YCL. (Now I actually see his face in this video haha) He shared that “…we as musicians had this tally chart.. hedging bets on who would win and Yunchan was BY FAR our favorite. The whole time through” ❤ How amazing to have heard this from someone who was part of the orchestra during the 2022 Cliburn. With all this being said, I firmly believe that all of YCL’s performances need to be recorded and televised for everyone to listen for centuries to come 😊

[@ct3293]

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your experience at the Pittsburg concert. The little girl… the violinist from the Cliburn… the tally 😅… Yunchan truly gifts us with the joy of music and total immersion into everything he plays. I feel so fortunate to be able to listen to him play Rach 2 live next week in Baltimore but my nurturing side of me hopes he is returning to play at a time that is right for him. Hope his hand strain is completely gone and that his hands are 100% healthy. If he needs to rest more then I’m willing to wait as long as it takes

[@allceg]

@@ct3293 Happy to! :) I am going to Baltimore as well to see this duo. Literal dream come true. But as you have said, I am equally concerned about this hand and hope that he is feeling 100% to play. His well being always comes first 🙏🏻

[@ct3293]

@@allceg I’ll be there Thursday. Thankful they added this day due to high demand. Yunchan with Marin Alsop is going to be special. Rach 2 tends to have the orchestra bury the sound of the piano at some points but I’m sure Marin won’t make that happen. 😊

[@jinny4676]

after watching Paris, can’t stop thinking about his performance. Here to see his playing again!

[@staccato1920]

I knew that Mozart, Bach, Chopin, and Beethoven were geniuses because of Yunchan Lim.

[@bohmlady3054]

Same here.

[@jos4653]

@@bohmlady3054 Same here too.

[@Wilma_hyunjungkim]

He seems like an excellent music communicator.

[@arini4906]

and rach

[@SeygonKang]

Yes! definitely Rach is in there.

[@yssong5806]

In heaven, great musicians such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, etc. gathered together and discussed that it would be nice to have a lovely pianist, and then created Yunchan and sent him to earth.

[@juliey9234]

👍

[@eunkyunglee2162]

Beautiful

[@user-tm2kg1ht2h]

👍👍👍👌

[@infinitenoonafan]

Must include Rachmaninoff too 😂

[@ghf7573]

라흐마니노프도

[@jSpirituS7]

I get a sense the orchestra knew how monumental of a moment it was.

[@jean-mariedethier5495]

Exact. Instant paradisiaque ! Pourquoi ? Parce que toute la richesse secrète de l'humanité est partagée entre le soliste et l'orchestre ...

[@ImHiroNakamura]

The piano cadenza that starts at 14:11 and ends at 18:42 sounds absolutely brilliant. It is powerful, intense, compelling, and gripping. Throughout this section I noticed one lady violinist behind Yun Chan looked like she almost wanted to cry...

[@jasmine-kc3xr]

The morning after the typhoon passed, it was so foggy that I couldn't see the house on the other side. When this mist is lifted, the bright sun will shine. I am grateful to Yunchan Lim, who comforts me with pure beautiful colors and performances of light, untouched by the world. I hope that everyone who listens to Yunchan Lim's music will have a happy day.

[@perry1055]

Beethoven, himself should have listened to this young-man's play...

[@yhleeksd1]

I have never listened to the piano sound like this at 17:53~18:07. What a mistic sound!

[@Cjatkdcjagkdbdkehrwha]

He is the piano. He is the orchestra. He is the conductor. He is in music and is the music. He recalled Beethoven and sat on the piano with him talking about Beauty, Love, Truth.

[@maumusa123]

Very poetic.

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

Drama much? Quit prancing like the illiterate, especially one on the edge of all-capping

[@user-xe6lw6uh3l]

🤗🤗🤗 ❤️❤️❤️

[@lucastornado9496]

chill.

[@Cjatkdcjagkdbdkehrwha]

@@aaabbb-py5xd 이런 야만스럽고 수치스런 댓들은 첨 본다. 다른 사람의 느낌에 왜 토를 달지? 그냥 당신 가던길 가세요. 간섭하지말고. 클래식연주를 보면서 이런 상식밖의 댓글을 다는 자가 있다는게 경악스럽다.

[@cha_nee919]

I was struck by how beautiful Yun-chan played the second movement. His performance was truly breathtaking and I couldn't help but feel captivated by his artistry.

[@pialmot2011]

Yunchan looks like a happy child in an amusement park. Everybody could see that how much he loves the orchestra and how he sends heartwarming look towards them. What an amazing rapport building! So lovely!

[@user-io6df8gd1m]

I also feel like that Yunchan looks like a happy child in an amusement park.

[@user-xg8nj9cd4o]

Indeed! 🩵🩶🩵

[@user-io6df8gd1m]

Yes, Yunchan looks like a happy child in an amusement park

[@mysticmouse7261]

He understands the real meaning of playing in concert. Flawless powerful and tenderly expressive. Beethoven never had it so good.

[@hayridemoon4592]

When I feel tired, sad I come back here and feel comfortable.

[@user-df3rn5zi7z]

세계 많은 분들이 같은 감정을 느끼네요 임윤찬 피아니스트님 몸건강하세요 😊 그리고 감사합니다

[@curtisgrindahl446]

I've been lost in Yunchan land for the last ten days after reading an article about him in the NYTimes before he performed with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. I've been mesmerized by everything he did during the Cliburn competition as well as by his earlier work. There is power as well as great sensitivity in his playing. I read people say they are hearing the music he performs in a completely new way and find myself agreeing. To say that this performance must be exactly as it was envisioned by Beethoven seems absurd and yet it feels true. We are blessed by this young man's devotion to his instrument and to the music he loves. This piece is deeply moving to me. Thanks to the Cliburn community for making so many of these brilliantly produced videos available for us to enjoy.

[@ddestiny44]

Mesmerized for almost one year now… and keep going

[@user-mj5zj8lv7e]

ㅈㅈㅂㅈㅂㅈㅈ😊

[@user-qs5yk4xh5j]

​@@user-mj5zj8lv7e아 뭐말일까~

[@steveblevins8793]

Yunchan land is a truly wonderful place to get lost.

[@jjh-ox9gi]

​@@user-qs5yk4xh5j그러게요 혼잣말

[@user-kj4cx3br6s]

The conductor's face is full of joy, satisfaction and happiness. Same is my face.

[@k.vn.k]

Everything around 27:20 is so playfully exquisite. The banter, the teasing, the laugh with the orchestra. I see a secret garden party there.

[@johnlowe2010]

At 30:53, love that wisp of a smile. It's terrific to know that Yunchan Lim enjoys making this music as much as we enjoy listening to him do so.

[@duaneross9271]

I'm not a real fan of this type of music,I do know one thing for certain this young man is frickin amazing. I listened to the whole thing. "Wow"

[@johnlee7618]

ㅚ

[@johnlee7618]

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[@johnlee7618]

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[@erezsolomon3838]

Classical, or orchestra? Classical is awesome. You can check out on KZbin the ballads and waltzes of Chopin; Liszt's sonata in B minor and his transcendental etudes (the transcendental etudes were also performed by Yunchan Lim); Mozart & Beethoven's sonatas & much more masterpieces

[@lavendervvoo2970]

My goodness, this is sorcery. He’s reinvented the instrument. Just jaw dropping

[@user-yl3si6yw9o]

1111111

[@jaygatz4335]

If you need a dose of beauty, wonder, and gratitude, tune in to any of Lim's performances. They are balm for the soul.

[@ddestiny44]

Balm for the soul… I really agree.😊

[@Chonghyeon-fw1kz]

You have a talent for writing, Hope you have success in English literature !

[@Dh-uj8pr]

A few ecxerpts from his recent interviews: "We cannot see the 'real'/'true' things with our eyes. Music is invisible, not seen by eyes.. I think it is one of the few real/true things in this world. And it's the reason I will keep pursuing music for the rest of my life." (Before the final) "I do not care whether I win or not, I'll just try my best to seek and deliver the heritage/legacy of the great musicians of the past to this age." He said his purpose of playing the piano is to express the pain deep inside us and to heal people, again with music. "Music (played by me) can't deceive people so I always try to have a genuinely compassionate and understanding heart toward human beings and the world." He often deliberately cuts himself from modern things or social media to fully interact with the original composer and his intent, and be immersed in the music itself. He said there's a lava-like singing inside him but to perfectly express that beauty of the song he needs to struggle for a long time, study and think a lot, and practice overnight, to go beyond the skills to the realm of pure art. He also said that though he lives in this century, his mind is living in 19th with the great minds of that time. He is inspired by lots of old literature and everyday incidents. For example, he read the Divine Comedy of Dante countless times and searched lots of foreign documentaries to play a piece of Liszt.

[@Skyblue-qi3oo]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SOUL.

[@Ithinkasfollows]

Voicing of this young angel resonates with my heart and fills all void corners of my soul.

[@asianpearl1321]

I haven't been a fan of classical music but wow after watching Yunchan Lim I realized how lovely and beautiful to listen to Beethoven Mozart Chopin Rachmaninoff pieces. I have devoted to kpop as I see the exuberance of youth in them but the difference in Yunchan Lim is the elegance and energy combined that started my appreciation for classical stuff. His talent, humility and good looks... I'm now his fan and a follower of classical music.

[@jjh-ox9gi]

동감이예요❤

[@user-hh3zh2db2i]

저도 아직 직관은 못했지만 리모마니아❤

[@PhilipAmalong]

Amazing how he makes everything sound so fresh, illuminating unique details, outlining grand structures - all with impeccable taste and insight, never garish or egotistical. No aspiring toward iconoclasm (e.g. Pogorelich), just purity of revelation.

[@user-pp4rl4vy7x]

I have been wandering down the rabbit hole of Yunchan World for several months now. He is the most interesting and magnetic pianist I have ever seen. His playing never gets old and makes you want to listen to it more. To be more precise, I want to watch him play every day. It is truly a pleasure to watch this teenage pianist perform. His expression as he transcends everything and becomes immersed in the music, his stage presence, his iconic hair that sometimes blows-I admit I always look forward to seeing his hair blowing-, and the way he looks at the conductor and orchestra are all a joy to watch.

[@ddestiny44]

😂exactly!

[@lisakim3850]

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[@DMichigan]

Haha, me too. But sometimes I worry like what if his hair poke into his eye(s) while he is playing?!

[@versavice5293]

​@@DMichigan ㅎㅎ I 've never thought about that.

[@DMichigan]

@@versavice5293 I have the joy of watching his concert in Ann Arbor, Michigan last week! It was a thrilling experience for me. Oh, and he had shorter hair last week. 😄

[@kezia8380]

27:05 it's just an ascending scale but its so beautiful

[@univers3447]

He is the only pianist in history who has complete control over mankind's favorite piano He transcends human beings

[@saltburner2]

Marin is almost in tears at the beauty of his solo at the beginning of the second movement.

[@Dh-uj8pr]

I noticed that too. 19:13 so achingly beautiful

[@kiljakim8777]

Hh no n.

[@juliey9234]

저도 이부분에서 눈물이 났어요.. 진짜 딱 듣는순간 눈물이 갑자기...

[@ygkim2846]

I think so

[@e.k.8835]

i really wish i had been there in person…. but at least i can watch it here!!!!!

[@bennyksmusicalworld968]

He is just at home in Beethoven as he is in Rachmaninov. Look at him, not a trace of nerves in the opening tutti, instead letting himself be a part of the music even when he's not playing, his body swaying with the orchestra. This helps him navigate where he is at the music -- he considers himself not a soloist, but just another integral part to the overarching harmony of this tremendous concerto, not an ounce more "important" than any of the orchestral players.

[@jean-mariedethier5495]

Vos observations sont très pertinentes. Lim a tout compris.

[@shannonyi275]

Well said👏

[@lee-kn8kk]

beautiful, isn't it?

[@minchahal2170]

Your comment is beautiful!

[@kimhigdon1489]

Amaze!~dazed!🙃😮😏😏😘🥰😍💎🌌🌎🪐🌀💙💖🧡💚💜

[@user-cx1ms7nf1q]

“그는 베토벤 피아노 협주곡 3번에서 거의 기적을 만들어 냈다.” - 그라모폰 -

[@miriamjacobson1904]

His voicing is incredible, and his listening and responding, a true ensemble musician. His playing is so organic, like the music is speaking through him. Beethoven is listening.

[@ravenswod]

This kids snaps on so many levels that no one ever knew existed!

[@leonvanwyk8869]

Just when we thought we'd heard the greatest.. he comes along.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Leon! Not true!! This student Yunchan Lim played ice cold colorless boring Rach conerto no 3! Yunchan Lim his Mozart concerto no 22 was too soft! No genius! No flow! Dimitri Bashkirov her teacher Anastasia Virsaladze teach saying to Bashkirov the most important Lesson is the beautiful colorful piano sound! All the colorful piano sound players are gone dead like Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy Artur Rubinstein! This student Yunchan Lim should study next 6 years with a good teacher to get better sound! Better style! Better structure for music! More power! Long way to go to be the greatest like Sviatoslav Richter Maurizio Pollini Grigory Sokolov Radu Lupu Rubinstein Emil Gilels! Yunchan Lim will be next Zimerman(boring robot with colorless sound!) Or Kissin( ice cold piano sound!) And crazy people claiming Kissin Yunchan Lim Zimerman! Crazy world we are living!

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Only totally crazy people claiming Kissin Zimerman student Yunchan Lim are ghe greatest!!

[@larkspur77]

​@@RaineriHakkarainenI find your comment interesting as there is always a lot of hype surrounding these competitions and the winners. And while it's fine to admire young upcoming talent which the winners are and time will tell what they become, it seems that people forget (or maybe they never knew) the great pianists of the past (we fortunately have recordings of many) and the present - meaning pianists still living and performing. I'd love to know who you listen to, who you admire aside from those you mentioned. I agree, eg, that Sokolov when "on" is phenomenal - it's a shame he pulled back from performing with orchestras. What do you think of Trifonov? But I want to hear from you who you think is great for the reasons you outline in your comment. The old timers still performing and those who recently (in past decade or so) emerged. Thanks if you respond.

[@maumusa123]

Marin Alsop seems really enjoying the collaboration with Yunchan and having a good time. I couldn't help but notice her big smile and articulate and dance-like movement on the podium. What a conductor -- so gorgeous and lovely.

[@nomishin9274]

Yes I think so

[@ChollieD]

I was going to say nearly the same thing. Marin's a great presence on the podium, and the orchestra is both very well prepared and conducted. (Also, though I'm no feminist, lolz at the people of yesteryear who thought that women shouldn't be on the podium. Turns out, that's wrong.)

[@selfbiblestudy7373]

look on 26:12 makes me happy

[@SpaghettiToaster]

@@ChollieD She really is a top tier conductor, I hope she releases more albums and gets more well known.

[@amesakurako1]

Delicate, sensitive, unselfish, meaningful. I LOVE how he weaves in and out of the orchestra like a bird flying or fish swimming freely. Every single note is perfectly articulated and does not go to waste. The level of respect and syncopation between him and the orchestra is unreal! Never has Beethoven made so much sense and sounded so utterly beautiful. I want to rush to the piano and weep!

[@hkj4025]

정말 맞는 말이에요~

[@user-uh3dg2le9q]

햐아~ 피아노로 달려가 울고싶다~이렇게나 멋진 말을~

[@ddestiny44]

😂Thank you for articulating what I’m feeling.

[@romanticyard226]

Your comment is very acurate and as same as what I'd like to say. .

[@k.vn.k]

Same here. 😢😂😮

[@rainbow-pu6tk]

If you haven't listened to Yunchan Lim's rendition of Bach's Siciliano yet, you should. Despite its short duration of only 5 minutes, it is truly impressive with its symmetry to Rach 3. The beauty of the piece brings tears to my eyes. Seymoure Bernstein also left a complimentary comment on the video. That video has already surpassed one million views.

[@maumusa123]

Yes, I read Seymoure Bernstein's comment. He says Unchan Lim is one of the greatest masters !!

[@gailhausmann1329]

Young, good looking & so very talented!! ..beautiful to the ears.. Love the conductor /orchestra as well....Feeling stressed, listen to this beautiful music..🙂.......so serene, relaxing....

[@jwahn7846]

What had happened to this beautiful young guy for the last 18 years? How can he touch scar in a heart, melt and heal it? Yunchan’s divine performance makes my tears flow from the very beginning of the 2nd movement. He will be the GOAT!

[@Dh-uj8pr]

Ikr! A few excerpts from his recent interviews that give insight: " 'Real' things are not seen by eyes.. Music is not visible, and I think it is one of the very few real ones in this world. It's the reason I will keep pursuing music for the rest of my life." (Before the final) "I do not care whether I win or not, I'll just try my best to seek and deliver the heritage/legacy of the great musicians of the past to this age." He also said his purpose of playing the piano is to express the pain deep inside us and to heal people, again with music. "Music (played by me) can't deceive people so I always try to have a genuinely compassionate and understanding heart toward human beings and the world." He often deliberately cuts himself from modern things or social media to fully communicate with the original composer and his intent, and be immersed in the music itself. He said there's a lava-like singing inside him but to perfectly express that music he needs to struggle for a long time, study and think a lot, and practice overnight, to go beyond the skills to the realm of pure art.. He also said that though he lives in this century, his mind is living in the 19th with the great minds of that time. He is inspired by lots of old literature as well as everyday incidents. For example, he read the Divine Comedy of Dante countless times and searched lots of foreign documentaries to play a piece of Liszt.

[@benc3384]

He is GOAT

[@mhkgtk421]

38:07 The conductor's gracious smile to Yun-Chan Lim makes my soul melt down.

[@franciskim3920]

Toward the end, Marin Alsop is practically dancing, so tickled was she with the performance of a piece I'm sure she's conducted dozens of times. After Yunchan's final chord, her beaming smile and impatient embrace with Lim Yunchan says it all.

[@Gemini530]

Sad that Beethoven and the other masters couldn't hear or see this. They never even could've imagined this.

[@michelfortier9563]

Young, good looking and exceedingly talented. Great things await him throughout his life....

[@Roosslani]

Oh wow! You played like a mixture of Bethoven and Chopin! Man, you are a genius! Havent heard such an amazing interpretation of this concerto! You played so uniquely and so well the most well known part of this concerto 18:05 !!! Oh wow

[@elenakim1210]

31:27 I like that moment 😄 he is amazing but cute at the same time

[@e.k.8835]

I just watched Yunchan playing the same concerto at the IsangYun competition, which he won as the youngest participant ever at the age of 14… While just as good, his playing at VC showed more poise and controlled passion… Simply breathtaking.

[@suzy7417]

That big smile of Marin Alsop towards Yunchan at the end! So warming. Thank you Yunchan, Marin Alsop and the orchestra for an amazing performance!

[@bgvanoise]

the approving smile at 19'25 too... chillingly beautiful and hopeful

[@suzy7417]

@@bgvanoise Totally agree.

[@pmj7344]

19:25

[@billylee2390]

His playing is refined like a recording.

[@romanticyard226]

I can feel the innocent beauty of music through this play again...

[@adatay8832]

You know Miss Alsop already has her favourite! And who can blame her 😊! Bravo Mr Lim!

[@dankurth4232]

Yunchan Lim together with the orchestra performed the concert with a Mozartian reverberation yet keeping Beethoven‘s strive and momentum

[@kpokpojiji]

With all due respect to pianist, conductor and orchestra for this great performance, every time I hear Beethoven I'm dumbfounded. How could just one man hold something like this in his head and heart?!

[@knopfir]

i mean, have you never imagined a song in your head? never hummed something to yourself?

[@Pchvsky]

@@knopfirnot something that hasn’t been written by someone else already

[@dokkura]

He is the realization of all the musical fantasy that every artist has in their mind.

[@ji4639]

19:27 the 2nd note with Marin's smile and emotional 38:14 and her biggest smile ever after his final note

[@maumusa123]

The brightest star in the sky (universe) is born.

[@SL-gp8wp]

He is not playing by himself. He is literally creating a beautiful sound TOGETHER with an orchestra which makes an outstanding performance. He is a considerate, confident, and exquisite pianist.

[@user-iu5ry6fd2g]

ㄷ6

[@jmim5018]

That is it what we are absorbed in..not only listenING but also feeling together with telepathies from the State to London Moscow Madrid Paris Istanbul Dubai Jerusalem Taipei Seoul Tokyo back to the State .. a whole trip around the world again again. There must be no worth measuring distance between us. All we were there in our 💕 hearts simultaneously...What a music power he has wide-spread...priceless 🎁💝gift owing to his endless efforts not his talent from the God

[@TV-ho5uk]

Absolutely.

[@ellaw571]

This!!!

[@versavice5293]

​@@jmim5018great comment.

[@Awesome375]

The piano build from 17:50 is the core of the core of this gigantic musical work of human kind

[@matildebufano729]

Stupendo pianista. Ascoltarlo è un dono che incanta come nessuno con la sua vitalità. La tecnica prodigiosa, risultato di ore di studio (in un'intervista ha detto che è arrivato a studiare 12 ore al giorno) è un potente mezzo di esecuzione e interpretazione rigorosamente pensata. Magnifico ❤❤

[@lawrencecheong29]

Incredible How does he ever remember all the greatest composers compositions without reading or missing a note. He is indeed The prodigy of this century.

[@catherinejones9396]

The cleanest Piano opening (Marvellous) to this work I had ever heard and so I was hooked from the get go. I think if Beethoven had had a student like this lad he'd have written orchestral pieces just for him. I love the way he makes me want to laugh with joy at times in the Mozart 22 and here (3rd mvt.) Thank you. The peerless introspective reflective quality of the second movement was exceptional-this is an incredible musician emerging here. Yunchan's other recording of the Beethoven 5th in Tokyo, for me, has now become the definitive Emperor to beat all other renditions, even Richter's, which previously held the candle for me. Also his recent wonderful Beethoven 4th with Myung Whun Chung is yumptious. Really admire the way he watches his conductor like a hawk and acknowledges the orchestral contributions.

[@amesakurako1]

Yes I also think Beethoven would have dedicated music to him!

[@jackiec1175]

Beethoven, Yunchan, Alsop...too much ingenuity to handle in one setting.

[@jaygatz4335]

With all the conflict going on in the world, this is an example of what humanity is also capable of: beauty, harmony, collaboration, and respect; aided by feeling, intuition, sensitivity, nuance, strength, and passion. And a lot of dedicated effort! This is balm for the soul.

[@e.k.8835]

well said… 🎉

[@versavice5293]

Beautiful comment

[@kheikim907]

출퇴근 40분에 매일 베토벤 3을 듣습니다. 내가 클래식을 매일 듣게 될 줄 생각도 못했어요. 이상한 일입니다.

[@ilheehahn]

YoonChan made my ears opened for the classical music at this age of 70 👂🎶 💟

[@user-io6df8gd1m]

great blessing to all of us

[@chonghyeon4492]

I'm 66yrs old , started with sungjin cho to yunchan .

[@funfun4242]

Orchestra harmony was crazy

[@ddestiny44]

More and more I think Yunchan should be a conductor later.

[@alicesungok]

I defnitely agree with you!

[@anotherday6898]

Yunchan Lim은 피아니스트의 뿌리가 될 수 있는 연주를 남기는 것이 목표라고 했어요

[@user-qs3nt7xr6s]

작곡과 지휘에도 관심이 있다고 합니다

[@user-io6df8gd1m]

I agree to you

[@jean-mariedethier5495]

Pourquoi pas, il a TOUT compris à 18 ans !

[@kunokdureau6464]

what an artist he is. It is an absolute magic. How can he makes sound of heaven. His music makes me cry .

[@romanticyard226]

I am captivated by this piano concerto every time I listen to Yunchan's playing, so I can't help but just keep listening over and over again. Tears blurred my eyes in the 2nd movement this time. He plays the piano so beautifully and he has a absolute sense of making perfect sound. I think he is a true genius with a brilliant artistry and innocent soul.. Marin Alsop is also a great conductor who leads and inspires the performer and the whole orchestra with all her heart.

[@bliss537]

정말 천재적인것 같다. 그 나이에 어떻게 이런 연주가 나올 수 있는지 너무 신기하고 놀랍다. 임윤찬 본인은 자신을 롤모델로 삼지 말아달라고 했지만 오히려 그 말이 더 롤모델로 삼고 싶어지는 말인것 같다..

[@maumusa123]

Even though I have listened to this marvelous performance for more than 50 times, I can't get enough of it.

[@user-uy5zo1xq2f]

yess

[@jangsu-yg9qq]

I,m the same with you hahaha

[@ellaw571]

I happened to listen to the other competitor's performance of this same concerto and although I didn't dislike it, it felt just flat 2D.. while Yunchan's every note and sound totally felt 3D, sometimes even 4D - overflowing with such shining sensitivity and the deepest emotions I didn't even know I could feel. His sound also mixes with the orchestra so seamlessly and beautifully

[@branden3631]

This is what I felt also

[@mikrocosmos7651]

Yunchan just makes every note totally ALIVE.. how he does that is a mystery to me

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

​​@@mikrocosmos7651 He is naturally gifted genius and practices insane amount. His teacher says that he practices 14 hours a day til collapses! As a fellow korean who plays piano, I'm very proud of his brilliance!

[@johng8159]

His playing is magnificantly clean and sensitive, even if there are a few passages in which the notes sound a bit too staccato.

[@user-wk9mj6bj7o]

I kept watching Rachmaninoff 3, but now I'm into Beethoven 3. It's lovely❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@NikoHL]

Me too... Rach 2 + 3 was my introduction.. But now I also listen to Beethoven 3 + 4 (+ 5 sometimes)... Try Beethoven 4 (Piano).

[@user-ox6dl5jz7n]

정말, 다 늙은 할미가 연주자 때문에 눈물 흘린 건 윤찬군이 첨이네요. 그의 생각도 너무 사랑스럽고 이뻐서 가만히 사진만 들여다 봐도 감격에 심쿵입니다. 윤찬군, 울 나라에 태어나 줘서 고마워요.^^

[@mikessanders777]

It was the worst of times but this young genius has also made it the best of times!

[@Abidification]

His talent is one in a billion.

[@maumusa123]

You are the greatest music critique that ever lived. Ha ha.

[@jjh-ox9gi]

​@@maumusa123댓글 끝내줘요

[@user-io6df8gd1m]

Right

[@Abidification]

@@maumusa123 I'm glad to share my knowledge and expertise. Delighted to learn that my profound comments have been an inspiration to you.

[@karpuz247]

@@Abidificationahahaha :D this is probably the best answer you could ever give to that comment

[@bobbiecat7139]

The Cliburn "Magic Trio"...soloist, conductor and orchestra. They are as one. It's mind boggling to me to see (and hear!) how much in touch they are with each other. Yunchan, Alsop and Fort Worth Symphony should travel the world together. They are a magnificent work of art. 😇

[@chonghyeon4492]

Yessss come to Korea together, good idea 💡

[@maumusa123]

That's a wonderful idea.

[@yongjaekim9796]

I do appreciate what Fort Worth symphony delivered on that day

[@Web583]

When I was 18 years old.....

[@socool4371]

As I watch this video several times, I can now see that the some of people in the orchestra are so impressed by this innocent enthusiastic music genius. I think that some of these people might have played more seriously and enthusiastically on this stage, inspired by Lim.

[@_Lowell]

여기 오면 베토벤이 좋고, 저기 가면 라흐마니노프가 좋고, 거기 가면 리스트가 좋다. 공통점은 임윤찬~!!

[@hyungmireeder4361]

무심히 읽다가 빵 웃음이 터졌네요 댓글 장원. 이거 원글 밑에 영어로 번역해서 같이 올려주면 공감하는 사람들 많을 듯.

[@_Lowell]

@@hyungmireeder4361 재밌게 봐 주셔서 제가 감사합니다.ㅎㅎ (괜히 부끄럽네요..그냥 진심을 썼을 뿐인데..^^;;)

[@user-yh7jq9nx5l]

ㅋㅋ저도 여기저기거기만 다녀요 ㅋ 공감이요 지휘자분 흥이나서 하시는 모습도 너무 좋아요

[@_Lowell]

@@user-yh7jq9nx5l ㅋㅋㅋ 그런데 요즘 여기저기거기가 너무 급속도로 많아지고 있어서 하루 24시간이 부족해요. 많아질수록 따라가기 바쁘지만, 그만큼 행복한 우리들이죠!🤍

[@user-uy5zo1xq2f]

믿고듣는 윤찬님 배토벤❤

[@kasha-bp1ct]

32:49 these little moments makes watching so much fun! 18:13 we as the audience can see how immersed everyone is with the music. Absolutely magical from the conductor pianist and orchestra!

[@Lily-yp2ju]

윤찬매직 1: 한번 들으면 계속 또 듣고 싶어진다. 윤찬매직 2: 베토벤곡을 치고 있으면 베토벤을 만나고 있는 것 같고, 리스트 곡을 치면 리스트를 만나고 있는 것 같다. 원작자를 만나게 해 주는 시공초월자. 윤찬매직 3: 모든 레퍼토리마다 윤찬이 노래하면 더 아름답고 설득력이 있다. 빠져 나오기 힘들다.

[@user_hy]

+듣기만하려다가 영상까지 같이 보게된다.

[@user-hy1vs7bc4u]

설득력이 정말 맞는말이네요 😂 잘 설득당해서 계속 듣게되는 ㅋㅋ

[@user-jl8po1rr1c]

정답👍👍연주에 감동되어 들으러 들어오는 입구는 있는데 빠져나가는 출구는 없다~~~!!!☺⚘⚘클라이번 영상팀이 임윤찬피아니스트 각도를 멋있게 잘 잡아주니 더 빛남~~🌻

[@user-zz8rg4em5k]

@@user-jl8po1rr1c me too!!!

[@user-jl8po1rr1c]

@@user-zz8rg4em5k ☺👍

[@ynruru]

His piano sound is so elegant and beautiful

[@invisiblenomad_]

32:42 the way he looks at the orchestra... what a pure smile. he was truly enjoying the music and the moment!

[@Time_to_Stop_Animal_Abuse]

It's like a movie about a passionate love story. He is mesmerizing to look at.

[@user-iv4cd6gg3z]

That look reveals how endearing person he is, not to mention his greatness in music.

[@lmln474]

😍

[@giovic9802]

I'm literally having chills all over my body

[@serio7010]

19:23 I heard the bells ringing in the church far away when i was a child. He attracts people!

[@hanbaedal]

He is a genius that comes out once in a hundred years.

[@zamfully]

He's actually embarrassing 🥺

[@user-cz7oq2dd5y]

👌 👌 👌 동의합니다.

[@ivor000]

never before

[@hunhunlee8307]

The more I listen to it, the more touching it is.How is it possible to perform in such a harmonious way as to become one with an orchestra? At this young age...!

[@CapturedDreamsKorSudio]

In my life, I swear I have never listened to one single orchestra from the beginning until the end because orchestra makes me sleepy. However, I have watched and listened to all Yunchan's performances in the Cliburn competition from the beginning till the end. With Yunchan Lim it was different. I can't explain it because I don't know much about classic and all. While listening, I felt comforted? filled my heart with pure love? longing? Anyway, I never knew piano could sound so beautiful. I don't know classic but this guy is extraordinary, that's for sure.

[@jangsu-yg9qq]

i have had exactly the same experience with you. something new and happy thing happended. i guess haha

[@philosopher0076]

You listened because you are Korean, he is Korean and there you are akin with him. Plus, he is young, fresh and attractive to watch with a cool hairstyle, mysterious BTS " look " and the video is clear, the sounds modern and crisp, the conductor is energetic, so you listened FULLY for the first time. Very good. Now you may venture into classical music with new ears and open, curious eyes. Go and see the new Universe of composers who, if you give your true attention, will touch on emotions you may have never known you had within you to feel. They will lighten and expand your soul. So many composers, so many musicians. I suggest you listen to the late great pianist Master Claudio Arrau. His Beethoven, Chopin, Listz, DeBussy and all others are beyond enchanting and invigorating but will indeed move your SOUL.

[@ddestiny44]

Yes, Yunchan (& these great musicians) is someone who opens door to the classical world. We can simply walk in and experience the goodness of it.

[@hyejeonglee914]

He has talent to express his emotions in the music. My favorite song what I heard at least thousand times, he played it and it was incredible and different.

[@truelove7912]

❤

[@msmorado]

Yunchan Lim reminds me the greatness of Beethoven.

[@andiemusik975]

This concert looks like a live recording session to give an ultimate CD to Beethoven in heaven.

[@seheo6933]

I agree.

[@user-vf5ny3of4f]

나도동의합니다. 베토벤이 천사가되서 치는것 같아요

[@dkh390]

Totally agree 👍

[@carmenridiche7984]

Very ,very beautifully ,indeed !!!!

[@user-jf8sr9fj3o]

This is not a concert, but a competition. I think the attitude he is enjoying the test gives us comfort and a deep impression. He certainly has a talent that turns a competition into his concert. Mesmerizing!!!♥

[@helenmalinowski4482]

Played with all the finesse and heart rending beauty I am sure Beethoven intended to create. Gives me shivers and tears.

[@Koreastride]

Absolutely agree~~~

[@mikrocosmos7651]

Same I can't believe Beethoven has hidden, or..rather I haven't found this much beauty and deep emotions in this piece.. it's like my ears are just born again

[@yanayrton]

Wonderful analysis Helen! Bravo! Concise and vast in superior understanding and wisdom. Receive my deep thanks for this, for it. And I add Yuncham Lim and Beethoven to me, a perfect reunion and comunion.in full ressonance. Lim Yun-chan and Beethoven a exact link and bond of perfection.The two deserve each other, one,united and happy! "Ludwig van Beethoven IS the very apex from the Human Creation.He remains not surpassed by anyone .He stands reverentlly by meritus & absolute grace close near and imbricated with The Mind And Heart From God." ― Yan Ayrton, a composer in development and evolution .” When the soul speaks, the world listens.” ― Yan☆Ayrton. .”To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” ― Ludwig☆van☆Beethoven. .”No matter how fast and accurate your fingers move on the piano, your music isn't complete without emotion.”. ― Yan☆Ayrton. How then this stupend 3rd concerti was possible be real and surreal at Von Cliburn International 2022 Competition? In a short and sintetic answer, to me, Yan Ayrton Lim has a superior understanding of the Beethoven soul.kleine Ludwig in the glory of Infinite is so grateful and rewarded listening himself in a perfect performance and magnificent sounds by a extraordinay powerful timbric Steinway. (a so distant dream when he lived) Pure eternal diamonds.This is Beauty beoynd words.Translaled by glorious sounds and significances. The most moving and perfect and beatifull Piano Concerto I've ever heard in all my life.And I am a very rare and realy innovative classical composer therefore.I know from what I speak (Note that almost 3 years ago i created - for the 1st time ever in the history of ocidental Music- the quadrifuse note - twice the duration time from one semifuse note ) - In sum about this Lim stupend performance : Definitive and precise. Absolutely stunning because he played like he only wanted indeed to fill the entiire hall - and even the whole earth - with Beethoven"s soul! This is the most sublime enconters with God through another son human that I have ever experienced in my life.,Yuncham Lim is simply God-sent genius pianist in our,from both of us, significative and precious lifetime You, young as I ,YUNCHAN LIM deserve my : Yan Ayrton Klavier Essay "Eternal Affinities" (for my so beloved parents & my son Rafael T.D.) - Yan Ayrton , ein junge klassicher Komponist (Click in my name above, open my YT channel and listen it carefuly .You also are invited for me.It s easy. Do it and be prepared for a great discovery in a entire lifetime period.) P.S. YUNCHAN LIM please study carefuly and then play my laureated "Awakening to Life" for piano solo. (it only lasts 59 seconds symbolizing the decisive minute I was born as a fragile quasi 6 months weak premature) Note that if one pianist in the world can be successful in this near impossible herculean challenge this pianist IS exactly YOU. (I can send you her sheet music readily). Sincerily the young musical classical composer Yan Ayrton from the XXI century.

[@user-rp2gv9gx2j]

@@yanayrton test

[@Dh-uj8pr]

Want to give this comment 100 likes

[@zenaidaelepano7801]

If I weren’t seeing this, I would not believe that an 18 year old (now 19) was playing this concerto from memory. Awe-inspiring and majestic, to say the least! Just imagine what his music would be like ten, twenty years from now. I pray that God will continue to mend and heal this broken world of ours with the sublime musicality of this young artist Yunchan Lim.

[@SerenaUtah]

(unpopular opinion) but this is the performance that blows me away far more than the Rachmaninoff. This is absolutely spot on, crisp, Beethoven as it should be played.

[@maumusa123]

Well, somehow I agree with you on this one.

[@e.k.8835]

Yes recently I keep coming back to this

[@michaelmontgomery5818]

I completely agree. The Rachmaninov 3 is my favorite concerto and his performance was stunning. But this is mind boggling.

[@catherinej7748]

2022년8월 한국 교보 노블리에에서 정명훈 지휘자와 함께 한 연주는 더더더욱 찬란했어요 언젠가 공개되어 모두 함께 즐길수 있기를

[@romanticyard226]

I totally agree with you!

[@jessie414]

His playing comforts me deeply everytime

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

Same here. I'm so proud of him! (As a fellow korean who plays piano)

[@jangsu-yg9qq]

yes ! me too