Playing at this level at the age of 18. . . just listening to how he plays that 1st movement almost brings tears to my eyes. It makes me think, "Oh my!". It's amazingly beautiful! I imagine that every college freshman who seriously plays clarinet would desire to play at this level. This guy really has set the bar high for aspiring young clarinet players. Kudos to all his hard work!
College freshman playing this piece in a competition, can confirm I desire to play at his level. I hope to sound like this in two months on competition day
Maturity in the sound has increased ten-fold! While sometimes I wonder if he gets a bit ahead of himself, I really enjoy seeing the character coming out in his performance. It's as if he picks someone here or there in the audience, and says with his eyes, "Listen, I will tell you a story!" That is my favorite aspect, and among what is most worth emulating for my personal endeavors.
Oh my, as a clarinetist myself, I think your playing is really inspiring! It's crazy how much mastery you have over those insane jumps into the altissimo register during those fast passages! Your tone control is phenomenal as well as your technique. I still think those your altissimo register is something special, I've never heard anything like it! Never Stop Your Drive! Don't Let Others Say Anything About You!
I can't believe all the asshole comments about this guys playing. He is certainly one of the best clarinet players I have heard - great legato playing (very smooth) - great technique, great rhythm, great expression, great dynamic range - much better than most USA orchestral players and certainly one of the top soloists in the world today. I back this opinion up with having taught and played professionally for over 40 years.
I think his sound is great, but he is sloppy. I've heard better versions of this piece. It sounds as if he's in a hurry. I can understand that, as he has to play real fast (I cannot play this myself) but I'm not a pro and this guy is. I heard profs play this piece as if it's easy and that sounds a lot better and they don't skip notes. Don't misunderstand, I enjoyed listening to this video, but I've heard a lot better.
While he is slightly sloppy, you have to take into account the amount of stress that this must be causing him. An insanely fast piece of music to be preformed in front of a bunch of classical aficionados is bound to be cause for some mistakes. I personally have auditions coming up for a symphony I have literally dreamed of being in and while my teacher says that I'll get in for sure, friends saying I'll get in, people in the symphony commenting that I'll get in, I'm here feeling panicked. Playing in front of people with high expectations and high stakes going on is bound to cause some mistakes. give him a break , since he crossed it so many times flawlessly in the piece. (yes, pun intended.)
There are still haters? Clear distinctive differences in legato and staccato playing and expressions are fulfilled as indicated by the score... What else do you expect?
I feel that if I heard music like this during high school music classes, I would have appreciated my clarinet more. I always wondered if it was simply an underestimated instrument.
He is so fluid in his transitioning like the ebb and flow of the tidal waves through each movement. Extremely expressive and artistic breathing new life through his interpretation.
It's incredible how Rossini wrote his own K 622... It all shows the admiration of Giaccomo for Amadeus and as well Rossini's wonderful composer talent. Even thanks to both : )
beatiful apresentation of clarinet, new generation of the art playing instrument. congratulations! Han Kim. I am a clarinetist of the orquestra ccb of brasil. I am old sixty years. congratulations!!!
I applaud you for this! You really inspire me as a younger clarinetist. This requires so much skill, stamina, and focus and not many people understand how hard that is. Great job! Keep it up!
I love how he communicates with the audience through his movement and facial expressions-I actually think those things also supplement his amazing dynamics. A fantastic player!
I was so happy to find another posting from you Han. Your playing has come on in leaps, I love your expressiveness, your love for the clarinet shines through very clearly. Thank you for sharing. Bravo.
I think we in europa have to be avare of the players from Asia. They dominate the clarinet and oboe world at the moment. Super playing in Rossini by Han Kim. Fantastic!!!
I started playing the clarinet when I was 8 but I haven't play it for a long long time. This is one of my favourites with Webber concertos. 11:10 is incredible. He sounds sometimes like if there were 2 clarinets
The ones who criticize him are probably deaf...he has a great legato, a good sound, and good interpretation and understanding of the phrasing. He has great chances of improvement in the next few years, in particular on precision in tough phrasing, intonation, and staccato clarity, but he is already great!
oh my goodness I never heard clarinet playing like this before. It is wonderful and unbelievable. How marvelous. I see he has gone to Paris now as principal clarinetist.
Inspirational, motivating and a sheer pleasure to hear such amazing technique and interpretation. It's people like Han Kim that give us the drive to keep on trying and not give up. At the ripe old age of 57 it's just the kind of encouragement I need to keep going for another 20 years!
Very nice interpretation of this work which perfectly highlights the instrument, but, using all its possibilities, is particularly demanding for the instrumentalist. The musician here is perfect!
I love how he didn't sacrifice his tone and air for the correct notes. Not even in the hardest, fastest, most technically demanding parts of the piece.
A clarinet,an amazing instrument in the hands and mouth of one that has become one with it,the versatility and beautiful notes it can reach ,softness and loud,a instrument that seems to be not in and exalted position as it should, maybe because of the difficulty of learning and mastering it that brings its becoming obscure to the public eye,but what ever the case,no other instrument can bring forth such a beautiful distinct sound as the clarinet,and the one that performs here,brings home the point magnificently,,,what a great performance
Thank you Han you are a wonderful player thank you for your lovely rendition of the Rossini work! You're so magnificent playing that Tosca instrument it suits your playing of this piece. Wonderful articulation in particular. - God bless - Bill - UK
This is an incredibly beautiful piece, & I love to hear Han Kim perform it! One day in the future, I would love to play this. Maybe after 5 years of some serious practice. Just brilliant!
Beautiful Han! I’m in the position where I’m performing this in concert with my local city youth orchestra, and I’m kinda bricking it! I can only imagine what some of these critical comments would say about my performance of it 😂 but I take so much from your performance, both musically and technically. Bravo.
Wow, I have to say, I did only hear the sound playing at first and I would never have thought that this is some Korean Orchestra and soloist (which I never heard of). This is really high quality playing. Thumps up!
*COUGH* Can y’all not freaking judge him? Y’all are legit trying to find the slightest problems. Just enjoy the music. Plus, he probably spent week/Months to get the song so good. I’m pretty sure more than 99/100 of you guys have never actually played this anyway, so stop judging. ._.
I’m in the situation where I’m playing this piece with an Orchestra right now. First off, he’s younger than me. Second off, the piece is very difficult, and nigh on impossible at the speed he’s taking it. Props to him I reckon - certainly something for me to aspire towards for my upcoming performance of it!
Good afternoon Han Kin is magnifique , hear you are touch Master Gioacchino Rossini ,one memorie wonderful for all that share a emotion in live ,One 2017 Amazing .
This kid is good and I can see why you loves the clarinet and he must practice a lot. Im a 6th grader and (Not in this video) But when he was a little younger I could play as good as him. He was the one that made me want to get good and now I am really good thanks to him so thank you Ham Kim for inspiring me and I have to say Ham Kim If I want to be as good as you again I have to catch up a lot LOL because you improved fast.
You were probably on the same skill level when he was what, 5? He has been playing for his entire life, whereas you just started playing. Don't compare yourself to a titan when you're just a flea.
Ninja0130 Your theory is wrong. I commented on that just because I wanted to say how good Ham Kim plays compared to everyone els and how fast he got better at it. Thanks for your comment.
Explêndido! Maravilhoso! Divino. A arte dignifica o ser humano,é o que nos torna difente das outras criaturas. Já faz cinquenta anos que não toco clarinete,hoje apenas aplaudo...
Playing at this level at the age of 18. . . just listening to how he plays that 1st movement almost brings tears to my eyes. It makes me think, "Oh my!". It's amazingly beautiful! I imagine that every college freshman who seriously plays clarinet would desire to play at this level. This guy really has set the bar high for aspiring young clarinet players. Kudos to all his hard work!
Though he's prodigy
Playing this as spring semester jury piece, undergrad freshman.
He’s 18 in this recording? You’ve got to be kidding me….
College freshman playing this piece in a competition, can confirm I desire to play at his level. I hope to sound like this in two months on competition day
It looks easy but only people who have tried this piece knows how difficult this is. The more you practice, the harder it gets
IKR! I feel u bro!
true
I've played this piece. One of the harder parts of it is the slow largo movement. It's just a crazy piece, but super fun if you can do it.
Ha! He makes it look easy, but I suppose only someone who plays clarinet knows. This thing is brutal!
Erik Caballero I'm playing this for my freshman year college recital and I can't wait to see how it turns out
0:23 - Introduction
4:37 - Theme, Allegretto
5:26 - Var. 1, Più mosso
6:30 - Var. 2
7:31 - Var. 3
8:37 - Var. 4, Largo minore
11:10 - Var. 5, Allegro
Maturity in the sound has increased ten-fold! While sometimes I wonder if he gets a bit ahead of himself, I really enjoy seeing the character coming out in his performance. It's as if he picks someone here or there in the audience, and says with his eyes, "Listen, I will tell you a story!" That is my favorite aspect, and among what is most worth emulating for my personal endeavors.
I think he lets his clarinet direct him
Oh my, as a clarinetist myself, I think your playing is really inspiring! It's crazy how much mastery you have over those insane jumps into the altissimo register during those fast passages! Your tone control is phenomenal as well as your technique. I still think those your altissimo register is something special, I've never heard anything like it! Never Stop Your Drive! Don't Let Others Say Anything About You!
Knowing how much talent and work he put into this makes it hard to just relax and take it in, but he does it so well. Bravo!
ｻﾂﾁﾔﾝです！キムさんの演奏は魂が込められていてシビレました！これからもclarinet演奏沢山、沢山心待ちしています!!ｶﾝｻﾊﾑﾆﾀﾞ!!
I can't believe all the asshole comments about this guys playing. He is certainly one of the best clarinet players I have heard - great legato playing (very smooth) - great technique, great rhythm, great expression, great dynamic range - much better than most USA orchestral players and certainly one of the top soloists in the world today.
I back this opinion up with having taught and played professionally for over 40 years.
I think his sound is great, but he is sloppy. I've heard better versions of this piece. It sounds as if he's in a hurry. I can understand that, as he has to play real fast (I cannot play this myself) but I'm not a pro and this guy is. I heard profs play this piece as if it's easy and that sounds a lot better and they don't skip notes.
Don't misunderstand, I enjoyed listening to this video, but I've heard a lot better.
While he is slightly sloppy, you have to take into account the amount of stress that this must be causing him. An insanely fast piece of music to be preformed in front of a bunch of classical aficionados is bound to be cause for some mistakes. I personally have auditions coming up for a symphony I have literally dreamed of being in and while my teacher says that I'll get in for sure, friends saying I'll get in, people in the symphony commenting that I'll get in, I'm here feeling panicked. Playing in front of people with high expectations and high stakes going on is bound to cause some mistakes. give him a break , since he crossed it so many times flawlessly in the piece. (yes, pun intended.)
I Agree with you 100%, some People just like to make some stupid comments,it seams to me that they know any better.
There are still haters? Clear distinctive differences in legato and staccato playing and expressions are fulfilled as indicated by the score... What else do you expect?
he is very sloppy and looks like he is doing a dance while playing we are aloud to say what we want to say were helping him.
I feel that if I heard music like this during high school music classes, I would have appreciated my clarinet more. I always wondered if it was simply an underestimated instrument.
He is so fluid in his transitioning like the ebb and flow of the tidal waves through each movement. Extremely expressive and artistic breathing new life through his interpretation.
Unbelievable! This guys is awesome and I just sat in awe watching this performance! 12:38 OMGEE!!!
It's incredible how Rossini wrote his own K 622... It all shows the admiration of Giaccomo for Amadeus and as well Rossini's wonderful composer talent. Even thanks to both : )
@@ronmatossian9805 If you do not hear anything common with (the very earlier) k622, I can’t help you...
beatiful apresentation of clarinet, new generation of the art playing instrument. congratulations! Han Kim. I am a clarinetist of the orquestra ccb of brasil. I am old sixty years. congratulations!!!
I applaud you for this! You really inspire me as a younger clarinetist. This requires so much skill, stamina, and focus and not many people understand how hard that is. Great job! Keep it up!
I love how he communicates with the audience through his movement and facial expressions-I actually think those things also supplement his amazing dynamics. A fantastic player!
A warm and loud round of applause well deserved!
Well...
RIP Dreams
I like how he moves with his music too.
Its pretty cool
What amazing technique tone. Almost superhuman
This gentleman appears to really like the piece and enjoy playing the clarinet very much. This is quite lovely and adds to the performance.
I was so happy to find another posting from you Han. Your playing has come on in leaps, I love your expressiveness, your love for the clarinet shines through very clearly. Thank you for sharing. Bravo.
I think we in europa have to be avare of the players from Asia. They dominate the clarinet and oboe world at the moment. Super playing in Rossini by Han Kim. Fantastic!!!
I started playing the clarinet when I was 8 but I haven't play it for a long long time. This is one of my favourites with Webber concertos. 11:10 is incredible. He sounds sometimes like if there were 2 clarinets
The ones who criticize him are probably deaf...he has a great legato, a good sound, and good interpretation and understanding of the phrasing. He has great chances of improvement in the next few years, in particular on precision in tough phrasing, intonation, and staccato clarity, but he is already great!
i agree with you
If only the orchestra were emoting at the same level as he. Bravo Mr. Kim!
oh my goodness I never heard clarinet playing like this before. It is wonderful and unbelievable. How marvelous. I see he has gone to Paris now as principal clarinetist.
Inspirational, motivating and a sheer pleasure to hear such amazing technique and interpretation. It's people like Han Kim that give us the drive to keep on trying and not give up. At the ripe old age of 57 it's just the kind of encouragement I need to keep going for another 20 years!
Very nice interpretation of this work which perfectly highlights the instrument, but, using all its possibilities, is particularly demanding for the instrumentalist. The musician here is perfect!
I love how he didn't sacrifice his tone and air for the correct notes. Not even in the hardest, fastest, most technically demanding parts of the piece.
A clarinet,an amazing instrument in the hands and mouth of one that has become one with it,the versatility and beautiful notes it can reach ,softness and loud,a instrument that seems to be not in and exalted position as it should, maybe because of the difficulty of learning and mastering it that brings its becoming obscure to the public eye,but what ever the case,no other instrument can bring forth such a beautiful distinct sound as the clarinet,and the one that performs here,brings home the point magnificently,,,what a great performance
Thank you Han you are a wonderful player thank you for your lovely rendition of the Rossini work! You're so magnificent playing that Tosca instrument it suits your playing of this piece. Wonderful articulation in particular. - God bless - Bill - UK
4:38 Theme "Oh quante lagrime", act 1 from Rossini's "La Donna del Lago"
언제 들어도 정말 환상적이고 깊은것 같아요!!
Great work making a clarinet sound just just like a saxophone.
LOL what the fuck? Are you dumb?
TALENT + SKILLS + EXPRESSIVENESS + BEAUTIFUL SOUND =
REAL ART!!!!
BRAVO!!!!
This is an incredibly beautiful piece, & I love to hear Han Kim perform it! One day in the future, I would love to play this. Maybe after 5 years of some serious practice. Just brilliant!
Wonderful. It has been a pleasure watching you mature and develop as a musical artist over the years. I wish yo continued success!
Beautiful Han! I’m in the position where I’m performing this in concert with my local city youth orchestra, and I’m kinda bricking it! I can only imagine what some of these critical comments would say about my performance of it 😂 but I take so much from your performance, both musically and technically. Bravo.
Wonderfiully played! A really great artist! Great sound on the clarinet.
Wow, I have to say, I did only hear the sound playing at first and I would never have thought that this is some Korean Orchestra and soloist (which I never heard of). This is really high quality playing. Thumps up!
*COUGH* Can y’all not freaking judge him? Y’all are legit trying to find the slightest problems. Just enjoy the music. Plus, he probably spent week/Months to get the song so good. I’m pretty sure more than 99/100 of you guys have never actually played this anyway, so stop judging. ._.
Chad Mello thing is most people aren’t fit to give their critique, they themselves aren’t knowledgeable on the topic.
This guy is fantastic and I could only DREAM to play this piece the we he did! Brovo!!!
I’m in the situation where I’m playing this piece with an Orchestra right now. First off, he’s younger than me. Second off, the piece is very difficult, and nigh on impossible at the speed he’s taking it. Props to him I reckon - certainly something for me to aspire towards for my upcoming performance of it!
RM :D do you play clarinet too?
@@Fanchen most people aren't knowledgeable on cooking. Doesn't mean they aren't allowed to critique food
Per la prima volta sento e vedo questo giovanissimo musicista e non posso dire che: bravissimo! 🤣💥🙏💕
Awesome Han Kim Your Awesome And A Smart Guy
같은 한국인으로서 너무 자랑스러워요ㅜㅜ.. 반만 닮았으면 좋겠어요..클라..
Very well! Multi talent! HAN KIM you are wonderful!!!
He is amazing !!
Yeah Your Awesome Han Kim And The Best Professional Clarinet. player
What a legend.
his tone was really good when he was younger but as he got older his tone just becomes more perfect and refined
Nádherný prednes. Ďakujem
my goodness.. that high b at around 3.29 .. truly shows the maturity of this player at only 18
that being said! buddy relax ur shoulders.. my clari teacher tells me this
It's a3
Good afternoon Han Kin is magnifique , hear you are touch Master Gioacchino Rossini ,one memorie wonderful for all that share a emotion in live ,One 2017 Amazing .
Great ! I have to say, it is lovely.
우와!!! 어쩌면 저렇게 멋지게 연주를 하다니... Great 그뤠잇~~~
Extraordinary!
Very skillful performance of very demanding music. Bravo!
I caught myself standing here near the computer for an hour, as if spellbound, listening to everything
Bravo ! toujours grand plaisir à vous écouter ! que du bonheur !
Bravo!
What an amazing, velvet sound, and at 18 - wow! I say that as a clarinettist.
As clear as water drops. Like it
Your Awesome And The Smartest Person Of Any Person
Bravo Han Kin!!!!!
A pleasure to listen to you Mr. Kim
Bravo !!!
音がもろタイプ!!
のびやかだけど芯もあってでも響きが豊か〜
理想の音にして頑張ろ！
GREAT!!!
Don’t understand why are ppl giving thumbs down for his performance .
Because they cant play good and envy his talent
so beautiful and relaxed
Fantastic 👌
Bravissimo ! Music, music, music !
Absolutamente maravilloso, me encanta su honestidad y musicalidad
This kid is good and I can see why you loves the clarinet and he must practice a lot. Im a 6th grader and (Not in this video) But when he was a little younger I could play as good as him. He was the one that made me want to get good and now I am really good thanks to him so thank you Ham Kim for inspiring me and I have to say Ham Kim If I want to be as good as you again I have to catch up a lot LOL because you improved fast.
You were probably on the same skill level when he was what, 5? He has been playing for his entire life, whereas you just started playing. Don't compare yourself to a titan when you're just a flea.
Loss My Sox
I have been playing my hole life too. Thank you for commenting back
I see now... It all makes sense. You're just trying to get attention for your hopeless youtube channel xD
Ninja0130
Your theory is wrong. I commented on that just because I wanted to say how good Ham Kim plays compared to everyone els and how fast he got better at it. Thanks for your comment.
As well as him. Not as good.
Although you probably still are hopelessly outmatched.
Beautiful,I play clarinet myself I just wish i could play 10% per cent as you, These is why i send hours watching players like you.
If only I could achieve this tone production
Nice Expressive Sound... Bravo!
Congratulations! By your job...I am too clarinetist of the church here in Brazil... I like of listen the sound of clarinet...thank you...
Bro! Incredible playing!!! x
great performance !!!
Thank you so much!!! Amazing!!! Bravo!!!👏👏👏
Yay you're back! :D
This hella cute guy I know showed me this piece, he’s auditioning with it!!!! Wish him luck y’all!
Great!!! Fantastic!!!
Awesome!!!
Fantástico! Gracias por compartirlo
Amazing!
0:50 solo start for my study
Maravilloso ♥️
I think that taking the tempo fast is a risk worth taking because I really enjoyed the momentum of the piece.
Bravo!!!!!!!
the best of the West played by the best of the East. great music knows no borders.
immma totally praising him
Ham Kim got handsome from he was little
LMFAO YA
What a weird comment...
Chynq true
@@Clarinet69 dont be a hater
@@hannahhh7210 it's not a matter of hate. Obviously he's going to look different after going through puberty after he initially gained popularity...
Awesome 🙏💙💙💙💛💛💛🙏
Incredible
I probably might not be able to tell how much he practiced for this piece...practice pays off...
Complimenti sei molto bravo.... 👍
그냥.... 신이다...
Explêndido! Maravilhoso! Divino. A arte dignifica o ser humano,é o que nos torna difente das outras criaturas. Já faz cinquenta anos que não toco clarinete,hoje apenas aplaudo...
PERFECT.
good job!