Yundi Li - "Rigoletto," "Sunflower," and "La Campanella."

[@caroleborsu]

It's hard not to watch Yundi's hands without wondering how he can maintain these finger positions and not get some kind of cramp or spasm! He is a joy to listen to, not because of his flawless technique, but because he can inject such playfulness and even flirtation in his playing. He's also a pleasure to watch, especially when he manages to look like an angel. A rare talent indeed!

[@kristofvandycke6687]

There are lots of good piano players, but there are few that can make the music on that piece of paper sing again. Yundi Li is one of these rare musicians who can actually make every second of a piece interesting to listen to. Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt etc are brilliant composers, but if there aren’t any players who can actually make the music come alive again, those urtexts are just silent notes. I agree with your opinion on his playfulness: many players seem to think that performing on the piano needs to be 100% serious with no room for joy and excitement. It shouldn’t be a test: it should be a celebration.

[@linstinag2209]

His la Campanella is absolutely perfect I’ve to say

[@hirokoseki1078]

この日本での演奏は特に素晴らしい。何度聴いてもその素晴らしさに私は打ち震えます。雲迪さん、どうか必ず世界に再登場して私たちを感動させてください。

[@cals0]

His version of Rigoletto is unbelievable. Never heard such a unique interpretation.

[@bigbreastmama]

wow..i never see a pianist perform as good as him..his finger work and his wrist ability and strength are powerful...only a word can describe him...'perfect'

[@kirby818]

Greatest powerful and delicate presentation of La Campanella.

[@shelleys7708]

I never get tired of listening to Yundi, he makes the piano sing & sometimes dance, magic in his fingertips ❤❤

[@stevenxia2944]

I think he is the incarnation of Chopin

[@Havenscope]

One of the best interpretations of Liszt's Rigoletto Paraphrase I've ever heard. Wonderful.

[@이현석-l6h]

Hi !

[@nevillejacobs135]

I can't believe how much I enjoy hearing this, regardless of how many times I've heard it before. His joy is contagious.

[@SeitanoShuuki]

The clarity of Yundi's playing always has me dropping everything else to stop and listen. There's a kind of delicate elegance that is often forgone in the search of virtuosity, I think, and it gives such a refreshing take on showcase pieces like Rigoletto and La Campanella. Sunflower, I do not wish to comment much on, as it's one of those melodies I grew up to. I can't make any objective observations on it, but Yundi really just gives it new life in my books.

[@vettegaddia6234]

One of his reasons he is a genius is he is never out of sync even when playing very fast runs. 64th notes in presto All have the same value in speed, never sloppy. He makes the piano sing and plays note perfect with great dynamics and musianship. His fault is his nerves, if he makes a mistake, the rest of the recital/concert will be a mess.

[@ingracenotepianostudio]

He's the best! He plays all my favorite songs sooo brilliantly!! Never tire of listening to him play!

[@peichang8294]

His Rigoletto is the best version ever

[@animeloverfan18]

There is life in his music.

[@gifropan]

I watch and listen in awe. Such incredible technique, skiil and talent and, last but not least, such a great piece of music so brilliantly performed.

[@juliedong8195]

AMAZING painist Yundi Li👍👍👏👏🎹

[@frithjofmeyer730]

Wang's "Sunflower" begins at 6:09 min., Liszt's "La Campanella" begins at 8:24 Min.

[@carluy7351]

I heard Yundi started playing the piano at a relatively late age compared to his cohorts, and that makes him all the more commendable. The fact that he has few years less experience yet is still able to play arguably better than most pianists is astonishing

[@Orphe123]

I normally don't like some of his performances but you gotta admit that these three are just FANTASTIC.

[@harbinguy1]

Excellent, my favourite pianist by far!!!

[@kalloused]

Few people can play Liszt flawlessly like this....

[@陳柏安-q5k]

yundi really can plays really really fast especially with dynamics in it, thats incredible

[@j00chan]

Sunflower is really beautiful, I love the feelings that Yundi Li is in it! close your eyes and listen!!!

[@Superfalco1]

Yundi Li is the best pianist ever. I love when he plays La Campanella and Sunflower. Bravo, Li Yun Di!

[@NickSarnicola]

Ho my god, is he an Music Angel ? Yeah I think so... He's flying with his fingers ! Perfect, Wonderfull, Magical are not enough words to discribe !!!

[@이하나-u4v]

뮤직 엘젤에 한표

[@passacaglia28]

I am stunned at this guy's skill. Three beautiful pieces.

[@eurasianfeline]

his campenella is amazing. so controlled and just...beautiful.

[@LiUra17]

He is amaizing!!! He is 18 years old in this performance. He is one of the best pianists i have seen at his age. His La Campanella is perfect. (some few mistakes, but its really difficult). His technique is perfect!

[@WxcroOfficial]

No 15

[@Jogab37]

Una tecnica impresionante y un sentido del fraseo grandioso, un talento Yundi Li.

[@dxuhuang]

I've seen no other pianist who plays la campanella as perfectly as he does

[@limmev6986]

He is the best pianist

[@cjcdow]

Magnificent. His performance of La Campanella is wonderful. So many pianists rush it and make it a big mess of notes. His playing is quick in the right places, but measured, deliberate and surprisingly emotional throughout. Yundi Li has become one of my favourite pianists because he is just so completely musical.

[@sakaco88]

Three very emotional pieces...they almost sound like from another planet.

[@rtsea888]

What a perfection of rigoletto! Bravo!!!!!!!!

[@antoniowu6587]

当时的李云迪真的帅爆了，实力绝对世界大师级。

[@cristinavelazcoamorin511]

Yundi Lo es un gran maestro, conozco los 3 temas ejecutados,pero nunca los había escuchado juntos,La música que interpreta es su ser interior con una pasión que pocos tienen.Siga adelante deleitándonos con otras obras.Felicitaciines🎉

[@danielabosnegeanu1065]

This is remarkable .. excellent tehnique !

[@KeroKero_Cola]

One of the best pianists of our time I respect his skill and his race, it has nothing to do with skill or appriciation you can be Asian, Russion, German or French but the true love of the arts isn't about race its about specific personalities Yundi is an icon if you ask me.

[@BeeJay7689]

Yundi...to me you are the number one, on the top of them all. I just wish more and more Chinese pianists will make you as their idol and example.

[@ralphberney7768]

The youthful wizard who turns the piano into a sea of bells all at his command.

[@nevillejacobs135]

+Ralph Berney yes

[@edtskyline]

What a fantastic pianist =D!!! I love his perfect way of touching the keys.

[@AquaBlueNoemi]

I watch this everyday for hundreds of times already, yet each time the lightning thrillers still get me stunned. The reason becomes apparent to me now because I am learning Rigoletto on my own but following only his shadow...

[@lemaro11]

His "La Campanella" is amazing. I will begin to study that piece myself now too. Hope one day I will be able to play it just like him!

[@jiayiyao8187]

There is no doubt that he is always the best!!!!!!Bravo!!!!

[@ERSCAUS]

In my view, this world has room for both Lang Lang and Yundi. The more talent like theirs, the happier and richer in my life I am.

[@nascimentoalexandre]

Unbelivable technique and style. I love to watch his videos. God bless his talent!

[@Kalos48]

this is truly remarkable. each note is so crystal clear. excellent technique

[@lookseer500]

Yundi Li has, in my humble opinion, one of the best versions of all 3 songs played here. I don't know why people argue who's better than who; if they're all good, what's the difference? And since some people are going to be frowned upon, don't mention them. Relax and enjoy the music.

[@廖美娟-b6u]

百聽不厭❤️超愛❤️

[@TheTradge]

Amen to that! Yundi is a lot less careless in his playing, he manages to keep his head on when getting really expressive. Hehe

[@happykeke]

You're the best Li Yundi! You ROCK!!!!

[@hillbillieskittles]

the best interpretation of la campanella.

[@shervman]

I love the ending of la campanella! It's just gorgeous! I'm in Awe!

[@sangeetabraam]

Bravo, indeed!!! Wonderful in every way!!

[@maicol2931ruiz]

maicol2931ruiz ¡¡¡Maravilloso!!! ¡¡¡Excelente!!! Frank Liszt agradecido al talento de Yundi Li, un oído perfecto, una personalidad mágica para el arte del piano.

[@4evaFanFuruba]

beautiful music!I love him !!

[@huilin5633]

Amazing performance...I feel romance and joy :)

[@TheTANGONANEVENTOS]

LO MEJOR DE KZbin, LEJOS LO MAS DE LO MAS. OBRAS DE PRIMERA PARA UN ARTISTA DE PRIMERA. MAJESTUOSO.UNICO.INIGUALABLE.ESPECTACULAR. UN VIRTUOSO, APLAUSOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SIN PARAR !!!!!!!!!! BRAVO YUNDI !!!!!! BS.AS. ARGENTINA

[@lindastina]

i really like his plays. so wonderful!

[@j00chan]

Sunflower is really beautiful, I love the feelings that Yundi Li is in it!

[@alexanderhartkopp]

I love sun flowers, the performance of yundi li inspired me to play it... it makes fun to play and does not escapes a lot of space for own interpretation... thanks wang, ling and yundi li...

[@joytingle2728]

Such delicate notes! Though I heard this video months back, Yundi's precious playing style of "Sunflower" makes me seek this out and hear it again!

[@vettegaddia6234]

Liszt composed the Rigoletto piece to be near impossible to play. I don't think anyone during Liszt's time could play the Rigoletto transcription except Liszt.

[@ДаниилНекрасов-я2э]

Потрясающий музыкант!!!

[@kajfldsajflsaflsaflsa]

He is the best !!! Thank you so much for posting...

[@Infonauta2]

Este Sr. es buenísimo tocando la Campanella, qué clase!

[@Cattytea]

He's so elegant when he plays! It seems so easy for him and he's really passionate when he plays. I love 5:48 to the end in Rigoletto.

[@Zonataz]

Fantastic performance. A true master of the piano.

[@humourlayers]

He was dropping hundreds of marbles, from high and low, precisely on the piano strings! La Campanellla was the best!

[@miguelsoto3340]

Is clear the difference between play and interpreting, just beautiful!!

[@ThePianoguy89]

Amazing pianist!

[@ДаниилНекрасов-я2э]

Музыкант от Бога!Bravo!!!

[@youngwang8317]

Really good!!!! Yundi is elegant and amazing skillful with the decent rendition.

[@cpanati]

Wonderful playing. He's immensely talented.

[@GRPianodv]

The combination of phrases within phrases are featured well, and good skills in general!

[@charlesdavis5802]

Another Titan has been unchained upon Earth! OMG Your teachers must be pissing themselves with pride. The work by Wang ("Sunflower") was not only electrifying, it made me weep. And that old dragon, "La Campanella," you not only slayed it, you slayed the audience as well. Bravo young Titan. Sent with love. CVD

[@charlesdavis5802]

A God-born talent like yours needs to take time to truly develop. Don't let people push your around in order to make money. You need your rest. You need to set your own schedule. You need to play what you love. Now…… take your time. And do it with grace. Sent with love, young Titan. CVD.

[@bassodivo1]

Charles Davis You are so right!

[@lottoformulier]

wow fantastic! its like the best campanella i've ever heard:o so smooth, so controlled :o

[@sherrywashington3871]

LI YUNDI'S MUSIC IS FOOD FOR THE SPIRIT AND GREY CELLS. HE EPITOMIZES GENUISNESS!! TO THE HILT!!

[@4evaFanFuruba]

I really like his Sunflower~~~!!!He is soooooo amazing!!!

[@4evaFanFuruba]

this is the most beautiful La Campanella I'd ever heard, and his Rigoletto is jaw-dropping...BRAVOOOOOO!!

[@w3sp]

Only Yundi Li has the balls to switch to a 4-5 trill at 11:03

[@RussianTea]

He's te best!! No question about it... He plays amazing... He's a master!!!

[@kaechujae]

AMAZING!!!!! so jealous its so EASY looking when he plays it!!! BEAUTIFUUUL!!!!!!

[@maryyueil]

Generous Mr. Liszt toward Mr. Verdi for paraphrasing Rigoletto, in order to make this opera popular. I love this piece very much, beautiful quartet toward the end.

[@roy89321]

he plays the best La Campanella in the world!

[@vincentws03]

he made the pieces look easy... so easy that I feel like I can play it myself....

[@Havenscope]

Wonderful. Love the Riggeleto. So beautiful.

[@icewang7682]

There were obvious some wrong notes but he was doing a great job for expressing Liszt's emotions. Pretty delicate and pure.

[@yonghongteng7180]

I remember the melody of Sunflower! Amazing!

[@mirtilllo]

Divine!!!!!! Thanks for bringing to the world perls!

[@jimmyjxia]

Also, if I remember correctly, sunflower was performed as an encore piece, along with a ton of others, since the crowd just didn't stop applauding until it was literally like an hour after the performance was scheduled to finish.

[@cj7ification]

God of piano!

[@moonrise458]

Wonderful! Oh my goodness, I found the male Yuja Wang! They are two unique of a superhuman species!!!

[@KanameKuchiki]

:DD Dios! Yundi Li es eso, un Dios! Liszt lloraría al escucharlo ... realemente es muy bueno, La Campanella es una de mis composiciones favoritas y el me hizo llorar, estremecerme y sentir completamente a Liszt! Gracias por el video(:

[@thiagomondini]

Yundi Li plays Rigoletto much better here than in another video here on KZbin!!! This is a much careful performance!

[@ellieaussie]

good god how does he DO that. such a great pianist.

[@langsunshine]

the intensity of some pieces are just unimaginable.

[@paulostroff99]

Lovely playing.TY James for sharing and thepolonaise for posting.

[@Tizohip]

Here after 9 years of first time listenin this masterpieces well played

[@rtsea888]

Yundi you are AWESOME!!!

[@BartB1986]

Truly a masterpiece. And offcourse played flawless

[@qicko100]

Li has shown to be a great Pianist, with simplicity...

[@camillebouchard6436]

My favorite pianist.