Pianist: Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu (Chopin recital) 6:53 - Recital stars 1. 7:31 - Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1 2. 13:34 - Rondo á la Mazur in F Major, Op. 5 3. 22:31 - Ballade in F Major, Op. 38 No. 2 4. 29:55 - Ballade in A-flat Major, Op. 47 No. 3 Intermission Sonata in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 No. 2 5. 1:04:28 - I. Grave. Doppio movimento 6. 1:11:49 - II. Scherzo 7. 1:19:01 - III. Marche funèbre. Lento 8. 1:28:11 - IV. Finale. Presto Andante Spianato in G Major, and Grande Polonaise Brilliante in E-flat Major, Op. 22 9. 1:30:03 - I. Andante Spianato in G Major 10. 1:34:56 - II. Grande Polonaise Brilliante in E-flat Major 11. 1:45:03 - Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp Minor, Op. Posth Eccosaise Op. 72 12. 1:50:15 - No. 1 in D Major 13. 1:51:11 - No. 2 in G Major 14. 1:51:47 - No. 3 in D-flat Major 15. 1:54:31 - Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posth
Bruce Liu's playing is natural, organic, spontaneous. His intuition and understanding of every note, every musical idea, and feeling that Chopin intended to express through his compositions, are without a doubt, acute and mature. Bruce's gestures are not affected either and he connects to the music he interprets and to his audience through his heart... If he can play like this at this age, imagine what he will play like in his 40s... An excellent way to celebrate Chopin's birthday and to honor his music. Yes, it is painful to see children suffering terribly because irresponsible and corrupt tyrants kill and destroy with impunity. We have to protest peacefully, however, whenever and wherever we can, against injustice, war, tyranny... Bravo Bruce Liu!!!!
He is almost frighteningly good. He didn't start playing seriously until 11 or 12 and now at the age of 24 he is the equal of any romantic pianist in living memory. This is not merely our good fortune. It is a miracle.
Besides his artistry and phenomenal technique, I’m impressed with his spontaneity. He plays each piece differently each time. The notes may be perfect, but each performance is fresh and new. And always, he gives it his all!
@@loveispatient0808 Hello~^^ We are admirers of Bruce Liu, love his music, sports and down to earth guy. I am a pianist, but don't perform anymore. I like your user's name. I Corinthians 13. haha! You don't follow Bruce's Instagram or facebook? I am in Korea. Where are you? Nice to meet you through SNS.^.~
I have never been able to understand how even Chopin could have conceived the exquisitely poignant loveliness that is the second half of the Andante spianato op.22, here from 1:32:53 to the end. I have listened to this for more than 50 years and the tears come every time. I have never heard it played better, not even by Horowitz.
As I listen to this concert more and more, I find him a real champion! His fortes are never harsh, but rich rounded tone whereas pianissimos are sheer transparent gems. Can't believe how he has reached this level musically and technically in such a short period of time. This young maestro has a bright future ahead!🤷♀️😄💙
Bruce liu will achieve major status. His Chopin is emotional, austere, deeply romantic, crystal clear. A real pleasure. Thanks for dedicating this concert to the suffering people in Ukraine.
Yes. Heard him live and instantly it was "WHO is this??? Wow." I put the radio up so the rest of the guests could listen and everyone agreed it was a special performance (the Chopin #1 Concerto.) The new crop of pianists (Wang, Liu, Olafsson, Grimaud, Park, Rana) are treasures.
Ich kann noch nicht chinesisch,habe aber fest vor zu erlernen.dann waere das der 8 Sprache wo ich einigermaßen beherschen konnte. Heute kann ich keine kommentar Auf der letzten Kommentar geben. Sorry T.K.
Thanks to the Chopin Institute for organizing such a beautiful concert.Chopin is the most beautiful Legacy for humanity.No wonder he won the Chopin competition in Warsaw in 2021. Absolutely flawless.His gentleness is second to none..I am proud to be Polish.Love from Chicago.
man, i just love to hear him play. i don't know anything about piano or classical music, but watching him playing is a lot of fun. i started to love Chopin. thanks for the performance, Bruce!
Extremely refined. Among the best of the Chopin First Prizes… incredible depth, dynamics, singing, inner voices, all extremely exquisite! He’s already one of the best in the world. Congratulations, Bruce
Of all the contestants, Bruce is the one I keep coming back to. I searched for every recording he’s done since the Rubinstein Competition. He is so captivating!
@@judynelson5038 yes, yes!! Me too up to today 29/7/22, I am still listening to his playing with pleasure and delight never tired of listening to him! His debut recital in Paris this year was so awesome, if you haven’t listen yet, you should, you will be edified!🙏😄👏
Bruce Liu bring out the rare deep emotional of those pieces…unreal power and dynamic with the liquid clear and soft passages and still able to maintain the micro dynamic music lines…wow!
To play like this, at this age, is a remarkable gift. I know he’s worked hard for it, but surely, this man’s talent has been touched by the angels. I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for this thoughtful, brilliant young musician.
Such beauty, authenticity, genius. This young Canadian is doing for Chopin what another one did for Bach a gemeraton ago. Bravo, and thank you so much, Bruce.
Buenos días Mr Bruce. Gracias por resguardar en sus manos tanta, belleza, que sería efímera, sin el amor que en su corazón se hace maravillosa y perdurable. Toda mí gratitud. 🇦🇷❤️
Talents like him are a blessing. No one can take that talent from him, it is his. But the crucial part is how to manage it and he is shaping that talent with purpose, with vision and with grace. Already better than 4 months ago and hopefully will be much mature-complete artist in his later years. I hope that he continues to find inspirations to keep going, keep growing so we can listen him as long as possible. And many thanks to Chopin Institute for giving this opportunity again to us in their platform🙏
Yeah， Although this 4 month, he has such busy traveling , we still can see his improving in each performances, even I heard his recital in Vancouver one week ago, I can see his improving in today's performance, I like his humble, that will make he keep going
@@elinorqian3026 I was at his recital in the orpheum in Vancouver too!! I think it was the luckiest day of my life, probably same goes to you my friend. I would have to agree with you, he has already improved both the sonata and the polonaise, even more interesting voicing and accents (he was fantastic in Vancouver too!) and i love his humble too, he will go far
I am not the first person to bring this up but… The moment when I saw Bruce in tears at 1:23:43, I was frozen and I didn’t know how to react. This was probably the most touching thing I’ve seen in the past few years. Not just in music, but in life. How emotional! ❤️❤️
@@diablioscortes862 that’s my first thought then but now I am convinced it’s his tears. So rare to to see in any pianist, what a sensitive person Bruce is!!☺️
It's sweat. If he were crying for real something would have gone very wrong. As a piano teacher and musician I know you CANNOT perform properly in a highly emotional state. You can have emotions, but you must always be in control of them when on stage.
@@christopherfleming7505 I understand this argument about sweat or tears, although I still believe it’s tears. Crying doesn’t mean something would go wrong, it could simply mean the music reminded the pianist about something in the past. Especially, he has such wonderful control. He wouldn’t make a mess even if he was crying. And in this case, I do believe that Bruce was just feeling for the victims of Ukraine, as we all know about the situation. I’m not saying it’s 100% tears and definitely not sweat, this is just my point of view.
@@christopherfleming7505 Crying doesn't necessarily means messing up the performance and being highly emotional is fine so long as you can harness it. See for example Alice Sara Ott's Ravel: ruclips.net/video/R-To_xjfiyI/видео.html&ab_channel=%E3%82%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9
What an incredible artist! Bruce Liu was obvious to me from the first round of the Competition. He brings his musicality to Chopin's work, he reveals it by bringing out certain notes (magnificent effect in the Sonata, 3rd movement). His Chopin is singing, deep, with a Mozartian lightness, intense and very sensitive. This recital listened to on replay blew me away. What happiness in these hard times, this music that lifts the soul and caresses the heart. 🙏🙏🎶🎶🐸🐸🐸🐸🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈💖
Today is a sad day and to listen to the music of Chopin played by Bruce Xiayu Liu is a precious moment and a great tribute to the peace because music is an 🌷universal langage .Thank you for this amazing concert🇺🇦🙏🎶🎵🎹🎼💯
La música es el idioma del alma,para poder entenderlo,se necesita sólo escuchar y permitir que sus melodías lleguen a nuestro interior. Bravo Bruce por transportarnos a ese viaje mágico que representó Chopin en sus partituras y que haya jóvenes todavía que quieran recorrer este camino.Gracias!!!!
Thank you for sharing Bruce Liu s precious performance,very delicate and refined concert ❤️..not only the winner of the competition but surely will take his place among the world s best Chopin pianists 🌹
@@tonytony8747 the best of the bests is always hard to find ,the worst of the worsts is finnish police,they ve destroyed my mother s and grandmother s heritage the best they can.Hope my piano will survive ,some has truly sick obsessions................
Great performance!! I like how he is playing much more freely in terms of tempo and dynamics, now that the competition is over. Also a big Thanks to Chopin Institute for providing us with these wonderful concerts!
Brilliant! Amazing! Moving! In midst of such violent time, touching and emotional encores of C sharp minor nocturne and posth A minor waltz... I'm sure many in the audience were deeply moved. My eyes were wet..
@@tonytony8747 I suppose that’s what draws people towards him, at least that’s what draws me to him for his genuine love for playing the piano with his heart and not about himself.😄
His parents emigrated to France from Beijing. Bruce was born in France and his parents emigrated to Montreal, Canada where he grew up. The audience gave him a standing ovation in 2021 during the Chopin Piano Competition.
through the performance of Bruce we can feel and connect to our emotions listening to the beautiful Chopin’s romantic compositions. One feels the suffering of the human being involved in this selfish war ❤️
Bruce grimaced during the Funeral March of the B flat minor Sonata - resulting in a droplet of tears from his eyes! @1:23:43 … Music Professor Jeffrey Kallberg has said there's evidence that Chopin associated the March with the Polish uprising of the 1830s. Chopin, who was born in Poland, sympathized with his countrymen in their revolt against the Russia tyranny!
I also noticed it during the finals, but I associated it with sweat going into his eyes and irritating them, especially that he winks hard before, but who knows :)
Thank you Chopin institute. This was beautifully filmed, lovely perspective of the piano and Bruce Liu’s hands on the piano. And a beautifully played Andante Spinato and so much grace in the Nocturnes. Thank you!
“Concert is dedicated to the victims of war in Ukraine” Ukraine now is essentially Poland in 19th and early 20th century. Poles know very well what its like to be in the middle of geopolitical power struggle
Very inspired interpretation with colors, sensitivity, virtuosity, i have the feeling to hear some masterpiece as it was the first time of my life and i know some pieces very well.🎶🎵🙏🎶💯
Thanks to Chopin Institute for organizing such a beautiful concert. And thanks so much to the crew, particularly the director for his/her excellent work! Bruce’s exquisite performance again touches my heart deeply. I’m not a classic expert but the intricate emotions through the music is susceptible. It brings joy, comfort and peacefulness in mind! Bravo Bruce!!
Taking serious since 12 yd, and now only 24 yd can play like that , unbelievable.Maybe because this is from Chopin music,very very beautiful music . Chopin is a GENIUS ❤
maravilha de recital, com o novo pianista que está fazendo carreira meteórica e merecedora pelos esforços feitos ai está a recompensa de um grande estudioso, parabéns; obrigado por postar tão importante trabalho.
Wonderful, if your interested,Zakopane is a nice resort area while your visiting Poland. Hope your able to see the top of that mountain, eye of the world, looking at you, with love.
The Andante Spianato/Grande Polonaise was exquisite! Bruce has improved his legato and pathos in the andante. And as usual, he was effortless and playful with the difficult polonaise. He should have won the polonaise award!
Bruce’s artistic interpretation has improved since he won so decisively! I heard his Tchaikovsky broadcast from the UK. He’s taking the piano world by storm!
He really becomes more comfortable and confident as he is getting used to his new status. The critics reviews were really positive for UK debut and what I liked the most is they find him brave and interesting!
My nickname for Bruce Liu is "Rubowitz"... He is a phenomenon of technique combined with creative artistry par excellence! Always original and spontaneous, never mannered or artificial... He's the real McCoy in all that he touches on the piano.🎶❤
Yes! when he was playing the Funeral March, in 1:23:43.. I saw he teared up in his left eye and a tear drop falling down from his right eye. I could see how painful and sad he was, thinking of the sufferings of Ukrainian. What a touching and emotional music he was playing, with such a warm heart. 💙💙💙
See the film "BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)" 27 min 20 sec, it is similar. These cannot be the hoax some people believe him to be
I know he is honest and humble person. That's why I like him more, besides his music. Looking forward to his future careers, surely he will grow and mature fully both musically and as a man. 💙
@@adelapark6657 Just because he sheds a tear sometimes doesn't mean he's not a man. It's a myth that real men don't cry. Bruce's genius defies the usual musical conventions and often likes to surprise and sometimes hear sounds that probably no one has heard before. His Music is purity and perfection at its best. It seems that a new great musician has risen to the broad waves. Six years ago Cho also played delightful, but these titans cannot be compared with each other. One can only thank time, the here and now, that we have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful interpretations of our great composer, who made music, probably with the help of the creation of transcendence, because otherwise it seems that the human mind alone cannot create such brilliant and wonderful music.
I completely agree with you and love to hear Bruce's music. The originality and interpretation of music surprises me and I was really into listening his music last 4 months. I am a super fan of Bruce. I think you misunderstood a little about his shedding tears. He was really into music, thinking of the victims made him teared up. Some people are not believing this and think it's just a sweat. Also I am not saying he's not matured now. We are only human beings who need to grow mature more and more until we die. This genius is given God's blessing talents. 💐 I am all for him, following his future musical careers. 🙏💙
Myślałem, że to dzięki Fazioli wydobywa takie cudne i nie pojęte dźwięki. Tutaj gra na Steinway i jest to samo. Jednak to nie fortepian, to geniusz Liu.
I thought that it was thanks to Fazioli that he produces such wonderful and incomprehensible sounds. Here's a drummer on Stainway, and it's the same thing. It's not a kind of piano, but it's Liu's genius.
@@grzegorzszczesny4553 thanks for translation. I agree with you, Bruce Liu is intelligent and a genius to master and memorize his wide repertoire of music!!👏👏👏👏👏
Nasz Fryderyk skomponował tak pięknie swoje utwory bo tęsknił za wolnością. Dedykacja pana Bruce'a bardzo mnie ujmuje. Nie mógł tego zrobić lepiej. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski.
@@haochide6500 I did but I don't see anything about Toronto in his schedule. March 4 is Vienna. March 10 in London, England. March 30 - April 5, USA tour with the Warsaw Philharmonic. Will keep checking. Thanks !
Pianist: Bruce (Xiaoyu) Liu (Chopin recital)
6:53 - Recital stars
1. 7:31 - Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1
2. 13:34 - Rondo á la Mazur in F Major, Op. 5
3. 22:31 - Ballade in F Major, Op. 38 No. 2
4. 29:55 - Ballade in A-flat Major, Op. 47 No. 3
Intermission
Sonata in B-flat Minor, Op. 35 No. 2
5. 1:04:28 - I. Grave. Doppio movimento
6. 1:11:49 - II. Scherzo
7. 1:19:01 - III. Marche funèbre. Lento
8. 1:28:11 - IV. Finale. Presto
Andante Spianato in G Major, and Grande Polonaise Brilliante in E-flat Major, Op. 22
9. 1:30:03 - I. Andante Spianato in G Major
10. 1:34:56 - II. Grande Polonaise Brilliante in E-flat Major
11. 1:45:03 - Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp Minor, Op. Posth
Eccosaise Op. 72
12. 1:50:15 - No. 1 in D Major
13. 1:51:11 - No. 2 in G Major
14. 1:51:47 - No. 3 in D-flat Major
15. 1:54:31 - Waltz in A Minor, Op. Posth
Thanks. Change the first timestamp :
[7:00] Presentation - Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1
@@ilovemycatrussell9298
Yes, after applause is his presentation with name. This is important.
Recital start* . Now is better and correct. Thanks.
Sooooooo beautiful, Bruce!
Thank you.
Bruce Liu's playing is natural, organic, spontaneous. His intuition and understanding of every note, every musical idea, and feeling that Chopin intended to express through his compositions, are without a doubt, acute and mature. Bruce's gestures are not affected either and he connects to the music he interprets and to his audience through his heart... If he can play like this at this age, imagine what he will play like in his 40s... An excellent way to celebrate Chopin's birthday and to honor his music. Yes, it is painful to see children suffering terribly because irresponsible and corrupt tyrants kill and destroy with impunity. We have to protest peacefully, however, whenever and wherever we can, against injustice, war, tyranny... Bravo Bruce Liu!!!!
Welcome back, Bruce!
We love you!
He is almost frighteningly good. He didn't start playing seriously until 11 or 12 and now at the age of 24 he is the equal of any romantic pianist in living memory. This is not merely our good fortune. It is a miracle.
Besides his artistry and phenomenal technique, I’m impressed with his spontaneity. He plays each piece differently each time.
The notes may be perfect, but each performance is fresh and new.
And always, he gives it his all!
@@patrickbellini8286 I observed that too , that’s the genius of Bruce Liu! He is phenomenal and unique!!
@@loveispatient0808
I totally agree with you! ♡
@@adelapark6657 hi Adela! I also noted you are an admirer of Bruce Liu, like me! 😄 Are you a pianist too and from which country?
@@loveispatient0808 Hello~^^ We are admirers of Bruce Liu, love his music, sports and down to earth guy.
I am a pianist, but don't perform anymore.
I like your user's name.
I Corinthians 13. haha!
You don't follow Bruce's Instagram or facebook?
I am in Korea. Where are you?
Nice to meet you through SNS.^.~
I have never been able to understand how even Chopin could have conceived the exquisitely poignant loveliness that is the second half of the Andante spianato op.22, here from 1:32:53 to the end. I have listened to this for more than 50 years and the tears come every time.
I have never heard it played better, not even by Horowitz.
As I listen to this concert more and more, I find him a real champion!
His fortes are never harsh, but rich rounded tone whereas pianissimos are sheer transparent gems.
Can't believe how he has reached this level musically and technically in such a short period of time.
This young maestro has a bright future ahead!🤷♀️😄💙
Agree absolutely.
I cannot wait for his (marvelous) interpretations of the Liszt Sonata and Ravel's Miroirs among many, many more.
@@jwilliam2255 Yes!! Can't wait till his new repertoires, romantic, impressionistic, contemporary music as well as French music.
Bruce liu will achieve major status. His Chopin is emotional, austere, deeply romantic, crystal clear. A real pleasure. Thanks for dedicating this concert to the suffering people in Ukraine.
He's my new idol!
Mine too.
Yes. Heard him live and instantly it was "WHO is this??? Wow." I put the radio up so the rest of the guests could listen and everyone agreed it was a special performance (the Chopin #1 Concerto.) The new crop of pianists (Wang, Liu, Olafsson, Grimaud, Park, Rana) are treasures.
@@jdane2277 May I suggest you add Yuan Sheng from Beijing?
@@jorgeurzuaurzua4011 🔥
謙虚で誠実でチャーミングで、それでいて1本スジの通った素直でピュアなお人柄が、そのまま演奏に表れています。 また、師匠ダンタイソンが愛弟子として大切に見守りながら育てている姿が、目に浮かびます。
作品一つ一つが、生き生きと輝いています。とても素敵なピアニストです🎶✨
He is born for live concerts.
So spontaneous and refreshing every time he plays.
His talents to perform is a gift from God to all music lovers.
Amen 🙏 a gift from God to His glory through his piano performance 🙏🙏
I believe!!!
Amen
軽やかで美しい音が心地よく響いてきます。爽やかで気品のある演奏。素晴らしいコンサートでした。
Ich kann noch nicht chinesisch,habe aber fest vor zu erlernen.dann waere das der 8 Sprache wo ich einigermaßen beherschen konnte.
Heute kann ich keine kommentar
Auf der letzten Kommentar geben.
Sorry
T.K.
Thanks to the Chopin Institute for organizing such a beautiful concert.Chopin is the most beautiful Legacy for humanity.No wonder he won the Chopin competition in Warsaw in 2021. Absolutely flawless.His gentleness is second to none..I am proud to be Polish.Love from Chicago.
"Absolutamente impecable"! Admirable
siempre! Desde 🇦🇷 coincido con Usted.
Whom do Poles regard as their favorite son -- Chopin or Pope Saint John Paul II?
man, i just love to hear him play. i don't know anything about piano or classical music, but watching him playing is a lot of fun. i started to love Chopin. thanks for the performance, Bruce!
Bravo,Bravo ,Bravo,,ur performance better than competition,,great pianist,,wonderful playing,,very touch with ur music n my eyes wet as well
After watching him I'm really not surprised he won the chopin competion.
Extraordinary playing. Bruce Liu brings fresh insights to the pieces we know so well. Bravo!!!
Extremely refined. Among the best of the Chopin First Prizes… incredible depth, dynamics, singing, inner voices, all extremely exquisite!
He’s already one of the best in the world.
Congratulations, Bruce
Of all the contestants, Bruce is the one I keep coming back to. I searched for every recording he’s done since the Rubinstein Competition.
He is so captivating!
@@judynelson5038 yes, yes!! Me too up to today 29/7/22, I am still listening to his playing with pleasure and delight never tired of listening to him! His debut recital in Paris this year was so awesome, if you haven’t listen yet, you should, you will be edified!🙏😄👏
Bruce Liu bring out the rare deep emotional of those pieces…unreal power and dynamic with the liquid clear and soft passages and still able to maintain the micro dynamic music lines…wow!
Bruce's performance is so beautiful, romantic.
I was blown away by your fantastic performance!
Thank you Bruce and Happy birthday Chopin.
Tell us what the Bruce speech was talking about during the last Angkor.
もちろんショパンを弾くよ。
僕が10歳の時に初めて習った ワルツイ短調
ウクライナの戦争で犠牲になっている特に子供たちに捧げます。
というような内容を言っていたと思います。
間違っていたらごめんなさい。
@@norryyamama9211 早速のご返答ありがとうございます。Bruceは優しい方ですね❣
To play like this, at this age, is a remarkable gift. I know he’s worked hard for it, but surely, this man’s talent has been touched by the angels. I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for this thoughtful, brilliant young musician.
Such beauty, authenticity, genius. This young Canadian is doing for Chopin what another one did for Bach a gemeraton ago. Bravo, and thank you so much, Bruce.
I think he will move beyond Chopin soon enough. Great things to come! ruclips.net/video/nw5pn2QXyGQ/видео.html
Buenos días Mr Bruce. Gracias por resguardar en sus manos tanta, belleza, que sería efímera, sin el amor que en su corazón se hace maravillosa y perdurable. Toda mí gratitud. 🇦🇷❤️
Talents like him are a blessing. No one can take that talent from him, it is his. But the crucial part is how to manage it and he is shaping that talent with purpose, with vision and with grace. Already better than 4 months ago and hopefully will be much mature-complete artist in his later years. I hope that he continues to find inspirations to keep going, keep growing so we can listen him as long as possible. And many thanks to Chopin Institute for giving this opportunity again to us in their platform🙏
Yeah， Although this 4 month, he has such busy traveling , we still can see his improving in each performances, even I heard his recital in Vancouver one week ago, I can see his improving in today's performance, I like his humble, that will make he keep going
@@elinorqian3026 I was at his recital in the orpheum in Vancouver too!! I think it was the luckiest day of my life, probably same goes to you my friend. I would have to agree with you, he has already improved both the sonata and the polonaise, even more interesting voicing and accents (he was fantastic in Vancouver too!) and i love his humble too, he will go far
I think so, to🎹
He is already a complete artist!
I am not the first person to bring this up but…
The moment when I saw Bruce in tears at 1:23:43, I was frozen and I didn’t know how to react.
This was probably the most touching thing I’ve seen in the past few years. Not just in music, but in life. How emotional! ❤️❤️
looks like sweat to me. See 1:15:53.
@@diablioscortes862 that’s my first thought then but now I am convinced it’s his tears. So rare to to see in any pianist, what a sensitive person Bruce is!!☺️
It's sweat. If he were crying for real something would have gone very wrong. As a piano teacher and musician I know you CANNOT perform properly in a highly emotional state. You can have emotions, but you must always be in control of them when on stage.
@@christopherfleming7505 I understand this argument about sweat or tears, although I still believe it’s tears. Crying doesn’t mean something would go wrong, it could simply mean the music reminded the pianist about something in the past. Especially, he has such wonderful control. He wouldn’t make a mess even if he was crying. And in this case, I do believe that Bruce was just feeling for the victims of Ukraine, as we all know about the situation.
I’m not saying it’s 100% tears and definitely not sweat, this is just my point of view.
@@christopherfleming7505 Crying doesn't necessarily means messing up the performance and being highly emotional is fine so long as you can harness it. See for example Alice Sara Ott's Ravel: ruclips.net/video/R-To_xjfiyI/видео.html&ab_channel=%E3%82%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AA%E3%82%B9
What are precious Chopin piano performance and Liu's sending massages!!! I am crying now...
💕 Perfection.,Sensibility ,Beauty ,Deeply this is Chopin's feeling!
Bruce's performance is amazing and thank you Chopin Institute for sharing this fantastic recital.
What an incredible artist! Bruce Liu was obvious to me from the first round of the Competition. He brings his musicality to Chopin's work, he reveals it by bringing out certain notes (magnificent effect in the Sonata, 3rd movement). His Chopin is singing, deep, with a Mozartian lightness, intense and very sensitive. This recital listened to on replay blew me away. What happiness in these hard times, this music that lifts the soul and caresses the heart. 🙏🙏🎶🎶🐸🐸🐸🐸🌹🌹🌈🌈🌈💖
Bruce shed a tear during the funeral March.
Many are speculating he was weeping for the victims in Ukraine.
@@bobbarns4516 yes at first I thought it was sweat, now I see it is actually his tears, what an emotional pianist!☺️
Thank you Bruce, it was fantastic, I was lucky to be there ❤️
Already miss your live music!
Nocturne no.20 just hit me so hard with what is going on in the world right now.
It was EXQUISITE!
Fantastyczne, jedyne w swoim rodzaju wykonanie wszystkich utworów. Jestem pełna podziwu !
Today is a sad day and to listen to the music of Chopin played by Bruce Xiayu Liu is a precious moment and a great tribute to the peace because music is an 🌷universal langage .Thank you for this amazing concert🇺🇦🙏🎶🎵🎹🎼💯
La música es el idioma del alma,para poder entenderlo,se necesita sólo escuchar y permitir que sus melodías lleguen a nuestro interior. Bravo Bruce por transportarnos a ese viaje mágico que representó Chopin en sus partituras y que haya jóvenes todavía que quieran recorrer este camino.Gracias!!!!
Quite unique interpretation of Ballade 2, Wonderful!
No words for this concert 👏👏🌷🎶 really beautiful, sensitive! He is a genius.
Ad he’s getting even better as the days go by.
@@tonyaventura5603 absolutely!!!
Thanks Bruce for bringing this peace to everyone! 🙏
And that gorgeous Ecossaise. It doesn’t get much better than that.
Thank you for sharing Bruce Liu s precious performance,very delicate and refined concert ❤️..not only the winner of the competition but surely will take his place among the world s best Chopin pianists 🌹
Totally agree and not just Chopin but as a pianist period! God bless this young man 🙏✝️😄
Bruce is the best Chopin interpreter today, along with Trifonov!
@@loveispatient0808 The God has nothing to do with this 👮👮,,only work ,gifts ,ambitions and good will 👍👍👍👍
@@tonytony8747 the best of the bests is always hard to find ,the worst of the worsts is finnish police,they ve destroyed my mother s and grandmother s heritage the best they can.Hope my piano will survive ,some has truly sick obsessions................
@@loveispatient0808 🇫🇮🏴☠️
Great performance!! I like how he is playing much more freely in terms of tempo and dynamics, now that the competition is over.
Also a big Thanks to Chopin Institute for providing us with these wonderful concerts!
Flows with the spirt, so natural and brilliant!
Bravo🅰🅰🅰 👍
Brilliant! Amazing! Moving! In midst of such violent time, touching and emotional encores of C sharp minor nocturne and posth A minor waltz... I'm sure many in the audience were deeply moved. My eyes were wet..
I feel Bruce Liu is the next great emerging artist. He is rightfully the man chosen by the jury.
He needs a good agent. Bruce is very laid back and almost too humble.
I totally agree!
@@tonytony8747 I suppose that’s what draws people towards him, at least that’s what draws me to him for his genuine love for playing the piano with his heart and not about himself.😄
Bruce speaks four languages: French, English, Mandarin, and Piano!
Totally agree :)
His parents emigrated to France from Beijing. Bruce was born in France and his parents emigrated to Montreal, Canada where he grew up. The audience gave him a standing ovation in 2021 during the Chopin Piano Competition.
Literally he speaks Chinese
❤
through the performance of Bruce we can feel and connect to our emotions listening to the beautiful Chopin’s romantic compositions. One feels the suffering of the human being involved in this selfish war ❤️
Hoy aquí, domingo en Argentina, con la mejor música del mundo....Gracias.
So beautiful, thank you Bruce. The piano speaks human language under your magical fingers.
Just celebrated a birthday also, wishing i could party with you! Happy Birthday one and all! Niiice so nice Cho pin ! We appreciate you, Bruce.
Bruce grimaced during the Funeral March of the B flat minor Sonata - resulting in a droplet of tears from his eyes! @1:23:43 …
Music Professor Jeffrey Kallberg has said there's evidence that Chopin associated the March with the Polish uprising of the 1830s. Chopin, who was born in Poland, sympathized with his countrymen in their revolt against the Russia tyranny!
Omg! You’re right!
I also noticed it during the finals, but I associated it with sweat going into his eyes and irritating them, especially that he winks hard before, but who knows :)
There’s no sweat coming down his forehead. He wasn’t sweating.
And the tears came at the most poignant moment in the funeral march.
You are right!!
I just saw a tear drop falling down from his right eye. T.T
Russia tyranny...
Эта фраза актуальна сейчас как никогда
Thank you Chopin institute. This was beautifully filmed, lovely perspective of the piano and Bruce Liu’s hands on the piano. And a beautifully played Andante Spinato and so much grace in the Nocturnes. Thank you!
Magical,magnificecent.Thank you Bruce.!!
“Concert is dedicated to the victims of war in Ukraine”
Ukraine now is essentially Poland in 19th and early 20th century. Poles know very well what its like to be in the middle of geopolitical power struggle
Бессмертная музыка великого Шопена - вне политики! Исполнение Брюса прекрасно, спасибо за доставленную радость! Всем мира и добра!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful concert. Liu's Chopin is such a beauty! I am looking forward his live concert in Korea. Bravo Bruce Liu!
What a brilliant performance. Bravo Bruce.
His performance even better than the competition !
Very inspired interpretation with colors, sensitivity, virtuosity, i have the feeling to hear some masterpiece as it was the first time of my life and i know some pieces very well.🎶🎵🙏🎶💯
Yes, this is the impression when you listen to Liu's interpretation.
To play Chopin on his birthday in Warszawa and receive applause like that ... utterly amazing.
The whole concert is so beautiful and refreshing! 💙
The a minor waltz is so elegant and sad, tributes to the Ukrainian victims, breaks my heart. 🤧🙏💞
Thank you Bruce for your performance!
Thank you Chopin Institute for sharing its concert!
Thank you Chopin for your music and happy birthday!
Thanks to Chopin Institute for organizing such a beautiful concert. And thanks so much to the crew, particularly the director for his/her excellent work! Bruce’s exquisite performance again touches my heart deeply. I’m not a classic expert but the intricate emotions through the music is susceptible. It brings joy, comfort and peacefulness in mind! Bravo Bruce!!
Taking serious since 12 yd, and now only 24 yd can play like that , unbelievable.Maybe because this is from Chopin music,very very beautiful music . Chopin is a GENIUS ❤
Thank you for sharing fantastic performance!!
What power! What voicing! What natural flow! He's extraordinary.
I'm proud he's Canadian.
Has the spirit of Chopin on his shoulder, with details of Asian refine, he is a proud of Canada and the gift to the human being...👍
@@道-p2e and the gift and blessings of Almighty God , his maker !🙏✝️✝️
@@loveispatient0808 I must agree, God is his Shepard... " my cup overflows..."
@@道-p2e his Shepherd…. Amen 🙏God bless you!🙏
@@loveispatient0808 Appreciated,
May your cup be overflowing too...
I hope to hear him and the philharmonic in Orlando in April. Exquisite playing.
Wyjątkowy pianista, wyjątkowy koncert 🇵🇱 Dziękuję 🇵🇱🇵🇱
genialne , jaka przyjemność słuchać !
maravilha de recital, com o novo pianista que está fazendo carreira meteórica e merecedora pelos esforços feitos ai está a recompensa de um grande estudioso, parabéns; obrigado por postar tão importante trabalho.
Born to be Chopinistar!! 🤩 Bruce Liucossaises!!! 😍 OMG 😘 A Prince of the world!!!🤴👍💓
Wonderful, if your interested,Zakopane is a nice resort area while your visiting Poland. Hope your able to see the top of that mountain, eye of the world, looking at you, with love.
Omg how soft can this man goes, very impressive.
Completamente impecable!
Thank you so much
This brings me joy during what's going on in the world now
I am looking forward to hearing the recording of his Tchaikovsky Concerto No.2, which will be performed in London on March 10!
Yes me too! Hopefully it will be on RUclips somehow!😄🙏
Wish he would play the Tchaikovsky 1 though.
@@loveispatient0808 Concert in London will be broadcast by BBC Radio Three.
@@helenabonczuk5369 thanks
@@helenabonczuk5369 thanks for your information but unfortunately I am here in Singapore! Sigh 😔.
How can someone memorize so much? Truly amazing! Such a special chance to see him live.
The Andante Spianato/Grande Polonaise was exquisite!
Bruce has improved his legato and pathos in the andante.
And as usual, he was effortless and playful with the difficult polonaise.
He should have won the polonaise award!
Bruce’s artistic interpretation has improved since he won so decisively!
I heard his Tchaikovsky broadcast from the UK.
He’s taking the piano world by storm!
He really becomes more comfortable and confident as he is getting used to his new status. The critics reviews were really positive for UK debut and what I liked the most is they find him brave and interesting!
Is there any possibility to listen to his UK concert?
@@adelapark6657 Its still available for another 26 days on BBC radio 3 In Concert (go to Episodes)
@@thestratford51 Oh~ thank you so much!^^
Phenomenal!
Beautiful. Starts at 6:55 - Intermission - starts again at 1:04
COLOSSAL CHARISMA .BRAVISIMO.👏👏👏
Chopin to najpiękniejsza spuścizna dla ludzkości.
The voicing 💙💛
It's no wonder that he won the Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 2021.
Lindo demais!
Obrigada Chopin Institute por nos proporcionar Concertos belíssimo!
Sus trinos son espectaculares. Su delicadeza es insuperable. Su sentimiento es único. Un talento
como pocos. ¡Una delicia escucharlo!
That was VERY SPECIAL ♥♥♥♥♥
My nickname for Bruce Liu is "Rubowitz"... He is a phenomenon of technique combined with creative artistry par excellence! Always original and spontaneous, never mannered or artificial... He's the real McCoy in all that he touches on the piano.🎶❤
Yes! when he was playing the Funeral March, in 1:23:43..
I saw he teared up in his left eye and a tear drop falling down from his right eye.
I could see how painful and sad he was, thinking of the sufferings of Ukrainian.
What a touching and emotional music he was playing, with such a warm heart. 💙💙💙
See the film "BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)" 27 min 20 sec, it is similar. These cannot be the hoax some people believe him to be
I know he is honest and humble person. That's why I like him more, besides his music. Looking forward to his future careers, surely he will grow and mature fully both musically and as a man. 💙
@@adelapark6657 Just because he sheds a tear sometimes doesn't mean he's not a man. It's a myth that real men don't cry. Bruce's genius defies the usual musical conventions and often likes to surprise and sometimes hear sounds that probably no one has heard before. His Music is purity and perfection at its best. It seems that a new great musician has risen to the broad waves. Six years ago Cho also played delightful, but these titans cannot be compared with each other. One can only thank time, the here and now, that we have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful interpretations of our great composer, who made music, probably with the help of the creation of transcendence, because otherwise it seems that the human mind alone cannot create such brilliant and wonderful music.
I completely agree with you and love to hear Bruce's music. The originality and interpretation of music surprises me and I was really into listening his music last 4 months. I am a super fan of Bruce.
I think you misunderstood a little about his shedding tears.
He was really into music, thinking of the victims made him teared up.
Some people are not believing this and think it's just a sweat.
Also I am not saying he's not matured now.
We are only human beings who need to grow mature more and more until we die.
This genius is given God's blessing talents. 💐
I am all for him, following his future musical careers. 🙏💙
@@grzegorzszczesny4553 “Jesus wept”!🙏✝️
Myślałem, że to dzięki Fazioli wydobywa takie cudne i nie pojęte dźwięki. Tutaj gra na Steinway i jest to samo. Jednak to nie fortepian, to geniusz Liu.
English translation please?
I thought that it was thanks to Fazioli that he produces such wonderful and incomprehensible sounds. Here's a drummer on Stainway, and it's the same thing. It's not a kind of piano, but it's Liu's genius.
@@grzegorzszczesny4553 thanks for translation. I agree with you, Bruce Liu is intelligent and a genius to master and memorize his wide repertoire of music!!👏👏👏👏👏
@@loveispatient0808 You can always translate an opinion in another language with "google translator".
@@grzegorzszczesny4553 thanks for the information, God bless 🙏
I am glad that there is someone like Fryderyk among my countrymen :)
Thank you, Poland for helping the Ukrainians!
🙏🏼❤️
Bravo! Exquisite!
Bravissimo!
The Kindness of Chopin heart is transmitted ❣️👏👏👏💗
素晴らしい演奏でした❗もしショパンが聴いていたら
きっと喜んだと思います🎶
Nasz Fryderyk skomponował tak pięknie swoje utwory bo tęsknił za wolnością. Dedykacja pana Bruce'a bardzo mnie ujmuje. Nie mógł tego zrobić lepiej. Pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski.
Beautiful 🥳🎁🎀🎉🎊
so unique and beautiful
Sir Fryderyk Chopin is the pride of Poland! The whole country is very proud of him! 🇵🇱
Amazing
Bruce you are Polish!!!!
Sure, we are all human beings living on planet earth! God bless everyone 🙏😄
Sercem może czuć się Polakiem. Jeżeli ktoś czuje tak samo jak nasz Fryderyk... Pozdrawiam z Polski.
He is amazing
Hope to see you in Toronto
He will be back to Montreal and perform there and Toronto as well in March.
@@haochide6500 Where did you hear/read this ? I'd be very excited if he comes to Toronto in March : )
@@thestratford51 Go check Bruce's website and find his schedule.
@@haochide6500 I did but I don't see anything about Toronto in his schedule. March 4 is Vienna. March 10 in London, England. March 30 - April 5, USA tour with the Warsaw Philharmonic. Will keep checking. Thanks !
@@thestratford51 Sorry for that. I should have checked again before I told you based on my poor memory.
Maravilhoso! Brilhante!
We love you! Thank Bruce!🌹