Z. Jiping: Violin Concerto No. 1| Timothy Chooi | Sichuan Symphony Orchestra

Zhao Jiping: Violin Concerto No. 1
commissioned in 2016
Timothy Chooi, violin
Jinnan Sima, conductor
Sichuan Symphony Orchestra (四川 交响乐团)
Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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In this video, I'm performing for the first time in the People's Republic of China with the Sichuan Symphony Orchestra in Chengdu. Well, I'm writing a personal note here because this trip was very personal for me. Being Chinese-Canadian/American, I've never really spent any time in China, but yet I still feel so culturally Chinese. I've always felt a sense of not fitting in, but I had stopped searching for that feeling a while ago. My grandparents were born in China, but I am currently the third generation in my family to be born outside of China. It was, even more, moving as I was performing a concerto written by a Chinese composer and I can't explain why but it just all made sense. I learned Western technique and Western music and brought all of that to China.
Being a hybrid of Chinese background but yet also being born and raised in North America and spending time in Europe, I really feel like I can have an understanding of both cultures. Funny enough, when I was walking in China, I didn't feel like a foreigner at all. I can speak some very bad Mandarin Chinese, but they all treated me as if I was one of them...
Well, here's a clip, and the video isn't the best, but I hope you can enjoy this concert! I'm glad that we have a recording of it!
Always thank you for watching :)
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[@57lunger]

Please put this on Spotify it’s sooooo good

[@rie.k]

Even in this world's challenging time, most of us have to stay in our house, your music bring us to the great spritual journey full of beautiful scenery & various emotions. Your music is the source of my energy. Thank you! 💐

[@thaonguyenleth]

This piece makes me so moved

[@timmychooi]

Me too 😭

[@nikkichooi]

Brilliant performance!

[@emperorchooi1061]

Stupedentous performance beyond brilliant. Bravo!!!👍👍👍

[@RomanCatholicKnight]

Great performance!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯

[@christinabouey]

The sweetest tone! Bravo! ❤️❤️❤️

[@helencookbook2855]

Very beautiful tone !! Bravo 🥰😍

[@lizzy8147]

lovely piece. Got goose bumps. Very beautifuly played. Love your tone on your e string👏 Wish my vibrato was that clean 😪❤️

[@anthonyhong21]

I would love to play this concerto!!! this piece transports me to the most happiest place. how can I get this piece? youre amazing!!!

[@bobsgoodlife]

Listening again...my heart is exploding, my soul is soaring and my eyes are damp. Thank you dear friend!

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

Excellent performance

[@sebastiaororigues3636]

👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SolomonDouglas]

Beautiful!

[@sueannemetz1285]

Bravo!! That was amazing! 🌸

[@minseonchoi2324]

Perfect....!! This is the best performance of this piece !!! Thank you for uploading this video.

[@57lunger]

Please put this on Spotify :)

[@brassmash5862]

Wonderful work!

[@bjc_]

Best rendition of this touching work to date. Marvelous playing! Gave me chills

[@wagnerdaniel3569]

As a Chinese ,I was very deeply impressed!

[@maelperron_guerra4946]

Awesome piece! I would love to have the notes!!

[@laetitiacavalli3204]

Thank you SO much for sharing! Some themes are going directly under my skin!! It remembers me the "flying over the sees" feeling from Sibelius 5. Symphonie, last mouvement. Other landcapes but still! I discovered the concerto last Dezember in Berlin, in a very enjoyable "Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert" concert with Ning Feng

[@JoaoFernandesviolin]

Thats incredible! Awesome!! Amazing !!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@evan.gelion]

Oh you have a real Chinese name! good to know.

[@timmychooi]

Yes, I do!

[@andean5287]

What strings do you use? Also, where can I find the sheet music?

[@timmychooi]

Ethan - I use Peter Infeld strings. The sheet music is under the control of the orchestra right now, but you could reach out to them.

[@andean5287]

@@timmychooi Really? That's so cool! I use PI as of a year ago. Also, you're such a fantastic violinist. I hope to see you in concert some day!

[@GuoJiahe]

Thx for the share. May I ask, where can I get the score?