As someone who has studied performance and classical music, I have heard tons of music. I don't say that to put my nose up in the air, but you get almost numb to music. Analyzing it, practicing day in and day out in the practice room, being tested on it, reading about it, cramming it. The focus shifts from listening to it out of pleasure to listening to it by necessity. You are forced to go to concerts you don't care about, rehearsals for groups you'd rather not be in. Amidst the chaos of trying to perfect your craft and soak up everything you know, you begin to make music for granted. This performance, for me, is breathtaking. I hovered my hand over the mouse, not wanting to end the performance. It is rare to see so much musicality, so much emotion. In an age where everything can be replicated perfectly in the sonic realm, nothing can quite capture the exuberance and delicate nature of this playing. How beautiful, how stunning, how evoking of feelings. Music like this stands the test of time, allows for audiences to continue to be moved centuries later. That is the test of the music itself and the performers who dare try and showcase it. Naturally, music is an elitist institution. It takes time for ideas to change, so bold is the artist who commits to true artistry. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
i disagree with one point you make. Music is not "an elitist institution". It's one of the 7 liberal arts and whether you enjoy listening to performance or play or both, how can one pigeon hole this realm as elitist?
She brought tears in my eyes. The conductor said in the studio that Aimi's playing impressed him and the orchestra the most. That everyone was moved. I completely agree with him. This is the best performance of this concerto I have ever heard in my life. So many emotions, sorrow intertwined with joy of playing. Something wonderful. 4th place is a joke to me. She should have won.
@@chesssoul5511 She played like Artur Rubinstein. When he was questioned why he plays middle part of Polonaise Ab flat major so slow he answered - because i can
@@goodman1127 well yes. You can, but you can also not win the competition because of it, because someone in jury won't like your attitude of wanna be Rubinstein.
One can say, that she played a slower version that resulted in 4th place. It's her interpretation of Chopin. The competition diminished its credibility by being averse to the sorrow Aimi created in her interpretation. The 4th place is no reflection of her ability and flow but the collective competition's conscience. Aimi has the quality to slow down Chopin... just consider that for a second. A rebel against convention...
This is a great take on her performance. I agree her emotional take on this peace shined through on her performance. That needs to count for something.
It seems like so many pianists rush the parts that call out to be dwelled upon when playing Chopin. Speedruns are boring in video games as much as in Chopin, lol.
@@uruuruis that was a sweet comment, but that will never happen, maybe when God takes me home, he'll let me experience it! Lol. Not in my lifetime ha hs
I don't know, it seems the judges don't like her or don't get her, I think her interpretation of Chopin is just too intelligent for them to comprehend. This was absolutely beautiful, the right tempo throughout and oh so sensitive. When the announcements were made it was written all over her face what she thought of her placement, and I felt so disappointed for her, she deserved much, much better.
There were a lot of things she did well but definitely quite few areas that were lacking. As you probably know, the competition is so fierce that simply being "very good" doenst cut it. Her 1st round was... not sure how she made it past that round but the scores in the end are from other rounds and nkt teh concerto round.
@@EL-xg4yqcritics noted that she didn’t reach for a strong forte; some parts (this is just my opinion and she’s better than i’ll ever be lol) were too soft for my preference.
The competition is over and the days have passed. I found myself listening to her concerto more than any other of the finalists. One night, a little warm for autumn and reminiscent of a moonlit night in spring, I was listening to her soft piano tones and suddenly burst into tears, imagining that I was miraculously born and kept alive in the vastness of the universe. This is probably due to the fact that this year, my only daughter, whom I have raised alone, got married and gave birth to a grandchild. The older I get, the more miraculous my encounters seem, and the more gratitude I feel. The beautiful sound played by Aimi is one of those wonderful encounters. I don't know how many more times I will be able to enjoy the Chopin Competition, which is held once every five years, but I hope to spend the rest of my life surrounded by beautiful music.
Stella, this is such a heartwarming and perhaps ethereal comment; my heart grew the more I read it. :) Congratulations to your daughter and family, I wish the absolute best for you all! You are also completely right; though I am only 17 years old, this piece makes me feel as if I've already lived previous lives and am yet being born once more. When listening to this, I am often overcome with this feeling as if I am in another realm where things feel adventurous, magical, and okay. "The older I get, the more miraculous my encounters seem, and the more gratitude I feel." I am in love with this sentence; I am so glad you are seeing the beauty of life and I hope that one day I will see it too. I deeply, deeply hope that you spend many more years enjoying the magic that is music, may your life be full of light. Much love.
I'm not a musician , I love classical music . When she started playing , it was so emotional ,I realized that I was crying . Thanks for great performance .
Aimi's performance was dramatic from the very first note. Her poetic and emotional interpretation was beautiful. I felt her inner passion in her all-out performance.
From 9:13 to 9:50 is simply amazing... Kobayashi took her time and stretched the phrase and the change in dynamic of both pianist and orchestra make this a truly special moment. In awe that this level of sensitive musicianship was possible during a stressful competition final stage environment.
I am watching Aimi for the first time. I am magnetised to her elegance and grace. What a skilful and talented pianist. I am so impressed how to she has learnt the whole piece off by heart. She is truly amazing ❤
I know what you mean. This performance reached deep into my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Unfortunately, this is a competition and you have the experts and dissectors who can't relate to us, novices. Reminds me of biology class cutting up the frog rather than let the frog be so it could rest in peace.
So interesting how different pianists interpret this piece vastly differently. Aimi’s version is overflowing with emotion - I am on the verge of tears at times. Whereas Bruce’s is light and optimistic. This is what makes masterpieces so wonderful to listen to - they sound different each time they’re played, the musician’s feelings at the time plays a big role.
Aimi, you win. I love that you play with your heart and bring me to tears. I listen and watch you over and over. Your music moves me to my soul. Thank you.
他の方もおっしゃるように、特に２楽章の演奏が良い。憂いや影、切なさを感じさせるppの表現がファイナリストの中でもダントツだと思う。 Especially the 2nd mov. performance is superb.Her sorrowful expression of pianissimo is by far the best of all finalists. 3次のプレリュードはもっとヤバい。まだの人早く聴いてみてほしい。
Seeing lots of comments on how the wrong notes affect the final result --- while I agree that in a highly competitive final round of a major piano competition, small mistakes can be fatal, I still don't find these imperfections to be the major issue in Aimi's performance. In fact, the sporadic wrong notes did not affect her overall beautiful phrasing and musical expressions, which without a doubt stand out among all contestants. According to my own experience with playing piano concertos, I feel that the real problem lies in the sound projection, particularly in the opening sections of the 1st movement, which is a bit too mild for a concerto piece. The problem with a soft tone in a concerto, while executed beautifully with all the delicacies and nuances by Aimi, is that the piano sound can easily get overwhelmed by the orchestra and thus cannot reach out to the other end of the hall. As such, all the detailed and rich expressions become hardly distinguishable due to the overall weak intensity of the sound. The problem can arise from a few factors: it could be the sound of the Steinway piano (e.g., compared to the Fazioli used by Bruce Xiaoyu Liu), Aimi's plan for the overall presentation, or simply because of stage fright which limits the power generated in the opening stage (which should be familiar to anyone who has performed classical music). I personally believe it is likely the stage fright issue, judging from the uncharacteristic wrong notes and the fact that the sound projection got better and better in the 2nd and 3rd movements as stress was gradually released. In any case, this is, in my not-so-humble opinion, the Achilles heel of Aimi's final round performance. That being said, I am definitely one of the many who have been deeply touched by Aimi's performance, from the beginning to the very end of this competition. The musical maturity and richness demonstrated in Aimi's interpretation of Chopin's music definitely made her an "uncrowned king (queen)" of this year's Chopin competition.
If cortot was alive he wouldn't have won this competion ..but who can reach his vision..for me only stupid unsentimental people who dont know anything about art care for wrong notes...
@@tuxedomoon I completely agree that wrong notes are generally a minor issue, especially to those who understand what genuine musicality means. However, I feel that one should also be aware that wrong notes do become a problem if they occur at the critical moments (e.g., main theme or climax) in a piece, which can distract the audience from the main focus and undermine the interpretive power --- this is clearly not the case in Aimi's performance.
Years later, I still come back to this performance to hear my favorite rendition of this wonderful piece. At least to my ear, parts of the first movement and the entirety of the second are suffused with a magical softness and gentleness. I often have the volume set so that I strain to hear her softest parts, and then the Larghetto gives me a strong sense of calm and quietude as I listen to her play, as does the first movement in places. Her interpretation is perhaps idiosyncratic and extreme in some ways, but that is a strength in her case and it brings me peace like no other interpretation can. This has been a favorite since I listened, mesmerized, to the live stream of her performance, and will doubtless remain a favorite for a long time. What a privilege to hear such beauty. Thank you Aimi Kobayashi, and thank you @Chopin Institute for bringing it to us. 🤩 😍 ♥
I have listened to this concerto by Aimi about 30 times, and I have not lost any emotion at all! However, watching the audience's reaction, I felt that there was less cheering than in the Prelude. When I hear it for the first time, I may tend to focus on the showiness and speed, but Aimi's performance is not flashy, so I can listen to it calmly and feel the emotion well, If you are listening with headphones, please reverse the left and right sides of your headphones, so that you can hear the violins of the orchestra from the left side.
She's the winner for me too. It takes so much courage to come back and be able to play SO well despite all the pressure. She's such an inspiration to me!
She took my breath and my heart away with this performance, so exciting ! What big time playing and she rose to the occasion and soared over everybody else miraculously , including Mr Liu, with all due respect to him. Fourth place? No way, shes the winner in my book, hope to see and hear much more of her down the road. I won't forget her great performances. Thank you Aimi! PS. Very good conductor, bravos all around.
That humans can do this never fails to make me cry. What a magnificent gift Miss Aimi has and how truly fortunate we are that she so generously shares it with us. I only hope I am able to witness her genius in person some time. Thank you.
Performance was so beautiful. 💕The expression was excellent and the movement of the fingers was clean. I expect to hear her developing performance!! 👍✨ 日本語にはまだ未熟なんですけど、彼女の演奏はきれいし、美しいです。とくに指の動きがクリーンだと思います。これからも頑張ってくださいね！
Your English is so good! I am a Japanese school student. I cannot use English like you. I respect you very much. I will study English more hard. Let's study different languages. I like Aimi too. Her sounds are too beautiful😭
Niesamowita ekspresja......myśle , ze najblizsze duchowi Szopena wykonanie....Ogromna muzyczna wrazliwość, coś czego tak bardzo potrzebujemy w czasach cyfrowej sztuki.... W tej interpretacji jest dusza.... Bardzo dziękuje....
@@andrzejp4902 obawiam sie, ze zadecydowala "polityczna poprawność"...niestety, a nie walory artystyczne...Jurorzy wybierali pomiedzy nia a wspanialym też Kyohei Sorita...zeby nie podkreslać supremacji orientalnych,a szczególnie japońskich artystow...Ale dla mnie to bylo przepiekne wykonanie i zaden werdykt- subiektywny przeciez- tego nie zmieni...
4th?! No! This was a masterpiece! Good on her for keeping to how she felt it should be played. Sometimes, the placement doesn't matter--just that everyone remembers it, and well--this is quite extraordinary...I'll never forget it!
So beautiful and so different from other competitors. She bravely played her Chopin throughout the competition. Congratulations on your highest spirit!
I got glossy eyed as soon as she started playing. I've never heard Chopin played in this manner. It was amazing. It almost sounded like a completely different person than the traditional Chopin I am used to hearing. Just amazing. If this was 4th place, then I'm at a dead end in life musically.
Some musicians can break your heart without ever saying a word. I can't imagine the anxiety of being the sole pianist in the spotlight of an entire orchestra. You see her nerves give way completely to her emotional range and depth behind the music, not only is the technical proficiency mastery level, but the feeling behind each flourish sheds new light on the meaning behind each technique.
No rush, every detail worked out, accents where they belong, delicacy, airiness, as if stepping on a cloud devoid of earthly cares, reverie of destiny, like a free spirit that drifts in the skies....beautiful and fabulous...maybe this is what paradise looks like? ........Thank you Aimi!!!
Thank you, Ms. Kobayashi, for giving this gentleman the opportunity to subscribe to such a beautiful ladies music that engenders such love. I have thought of and secretly loved you for years. Sincerely with love, TL
Yes! She gets her whole body and face engaged with the music, you can tell she is FEELING the music when she plays. And when shes just sitting there she looks so elegant and graceful!
She looks utterly bored before she starts playing. And she knows she is being recorded, the faces aren't genuine. She must have practiced this piece hundreds if not thousands of times in order to learn it and develop her own interpretation of it. You can't convince me that she acts this emotionally every time she plays the song. It's not like she wrote it. She learned the necessary technique, wrote memorized a piece until it was muscle memory, then added theatrics on top of it because pianists like to do that. The back and forth swaying that naturally happens as you play the piano lends itself to these theatrics. As far as I can tell when people say a musician plays with "soul" it means absolutely nothing other than that they believe the musician "looked" emotionally invested in the piece. Not at all interesting or convincing unless they wrote it themselves.
@@Whatsup_Abroad If a work of art is great enough, and the performer artist enough, the performer can identify so closely with the piece that it comes straight from their own soul
To me the facial expressions seem forced at times. In a piece that evokes such genuine emotion, these crude, disingenuous theatrics detract a lot from the quality. Emotion and expression is intuitive to humans, even a toddler is able to interpret joy or sadness - it’s very obvious when the emotion is forced, and here it absolutely is.
She's playing Chopin in Chopin's way. Chopin is a delicate, gentle person. He's not beethoven or Liszt. Saddly, most of modern pianists' way of playing Chopin well is to pretend they are playing Lizst. She's not one of them. She knows the Chopin way.
I might have been able to go a little higher if she played faster and more clearly with a loud sound without feeling too emotional, but because she believed in herself and played, she finished in 4th place. The judges may have refused to deviate from the standard, I've been sad since the morning, but I'm happy that I was able to win the prize.
I never tire watching this video of Aimi Kobayashi. While I work on the computer I let her play in the background. Such a wonderful experience. This is the fifth time I tune in on her. I especially love her rendition of Romance.
![Как создаются Микрочипы? Этапы производства процессоров [Branch Education на русском]](/img/1.gif)
As someone who has studied performance and classical music, I have heard tons of music. I don't say that to put my nose up in the air, but you get almost numb to music. Analyzing it, practicing day in and day out in the practice room, being tested on it, reading about it, cramming it. The focus shifts from listening to it out of pleasure to listening to it by necessity. You are forced to go to concerts you don't care about, rehearsals for groups you'd rather not be in. Amidst the chaos of trying to perfect your craft and soak up everything you know, you begin to make music for granted. This performance, for me, is breathtaking. I hovered my hand over the mouse, not wanting to end the performance. It is rare to see so much musicality, so much emotion. In an age where everything can be replicated perfectly in the sonic realm, nothing can quite capture the exuberance and delicate nature of this playing. How beautiful, how stunning, how evoking of feelings. Music like this stands the test of time, allows for audiences to continue to be moved centuries later. That is the test of the music itself and the performers who dare try and showcase it. Naturally, music is an elitist institution. It takes time for ideas to change, so bold is the artist who commits to true artistry. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
true i played piano for a couple years when i was young and this brought me to tears. Its amazing
@@jpppptrade Hello Friend, and a very good performer! : ruclips.net/video/stnjN97eyPw/видео.html
Have you even seen Bruce Liu play it? In my opinion his has WAY more emotion
its much better overall actually
i disagree with one point you make. Music is not "an elitist institution". It's one of the 7 liberal arts and whether you enjoy listening to performance or play or both, how can one pigeon hole this realm as elitist?
ピアノのソロから風景はがらりと変わる・・・なんて、切ない表情で演奏すのだろう。思いが伝わってくる演奏です。素晴らしい・・・同じ、日本人として誇りに思います。この演奏は、いくらAIが発達しようとも、決して真似はできない。ジェフリー・ラッシュ主演の、昔観た映画、「シャイン」が観たくなってきました。一音、一音、彼女の指先から魂が鍵盤に伝わってゆく様が、とても心地よい・・・音楽に国境はない。
She brought tears in my eyes. The conductor said in the studio that Aimi's playing impressed him and the orchestra the most. That everyone was moved. I completely agree with him. This is the best performance of this concerto I have ever heard in my life. So many emotions, sorrow intertwined with joy of playing. Something wonderful. 4th place is a joke to me. She should have won.
I agree!! I was getting bored of hearing this concerto until Aimi breathed fresh life into it again.
@@GarySchmidtPianist You are absolutely right Gary. Her interpretation was like a breath of fresh air.
The thing is. The convention of Chopin is to play it faster than the original if you can, not slower. That's the only reason she got 4th place imo.
@@chesssoul5511 She played like Artur Rubinstein. When he was questioned why he plays middle part of Polonaise Ab flat major so slow he answered - because i can
@@goodman1127 well yes. You can, but you can also not win the competition because of it, because someone in jury won't like your attitude of wanna be Rubinstein.
1位2位をこれでもかというくらい聴いてこれを見たけど、鳥肌がすごい。こんなにも別の曲に聴こえるとは。第二からの第三楽章、ストーリーが見えてくるようで、音の粒が見えてオーケストラに反映されてるような、素人で上手く伝えられないことがもどかしいほどに、なんだこれーーーってなった!!!反田さんもブルースさんも言わずもがな凄かったけど、小林さんの感性がたまらなく好き!素晴らしい！
また聴いています。大好きなピアニストさんです。がん治療の苦しみの最中乗り越える勇気を貰えました。ありがとうございました。
私はピアノの素人です。6年前に小林さんのことを知り、挑戦する生き様に共感し、その後コンサート等に度々足を運び演奏を聴かせて頂きました。そして6年間くじけそうになるたびに小林さんの6年前の演奏を聴いていました。
誰よりも小林さんの6年前のコンチェルト1番を聴いた自信があります(そのような方は私以外もたくさんいると思いますが)。
だからこそ素人の私でも解ります。今回の1番は6年前のものとは全く違うことが。専門的なことは解りません。しかし私は言葉で言い表せない感動を頂きました。最高でした。一生今回のショパンコンクールの演奏を聴き続けます。この度は本当にお疲れ様でした。これからの活躍も応援し続けます！！
One can say, that she played a slower version that resulted in 4th place. It's her interpretation of Chopin. The competition diminished its credibility by being averse to the sorrow Aimi created in her interpretation. The 4th place is no reflection of her ability and flow but the collective competition's conscience. Aimi has the quality to slow down Chopin... just consider that for a second. A rebel against convention...
This is a great take on her performance. I agree her emotional take on this peace shined through on her performance. That needs to count for something.
The state doesn't like rebels
Thanks for sharing, as a layman it's nice to understand how this top quality was not suitably rewarded. Brilliant performance
It seems like so many pianists rush the parts that call out to be dwelled upon when playing Chopin. Speedruns are boring in video games as much as in Chopin, lol.
Thank you for saying this , I feel like I play slower I feel every note . Thought maybe I’m not fast or good
Whenever I watch a skilled pianist, I am always sucked into the fantasy of being able to play. This was such an amazing performance
Me too
I am still teaching myself!
@@angela_somanythings5670 awesome!!
You are! Just practice 10 years and you'll be ready to stage like her! :) Thought that elegance and sentiments she puts in it's all about her soul!
@@uruuruis that was a sweet comment, but that will never happen, maybe when God takes me home, he'll let me experience it! Lol. Not in my lifetime ha hs
4th place??!! The travesty of all time. By far the most gifted and what a stellar interpretation
The jurors were affected by the mRNA medical procedures, I think
全てのファイナリストの中で、一番愛実ちゃんのコンチェルトが好きです。もう何度も聴いています。
前回大会が終わった後、「悔いがないから怖い」といって少し燃え尽きてしまった様子だったので、今大会は見ている自分も少し緊張していました。しかし、前奏曲での恐るべき集中力を見せつけられ、感動するとともに、ピアニストとして大きく成長していたことを思い知らされました。
ファイナルはどうくるのか、ただただ楽しみにしていました。蓋を開けるとなんということでしょう！！私はこの演奏を聴いて涙が出てしまいました。まるで一本の映画を観ているような、大きな音の波で目も耳も心も演奏から離れませんでした。
私は、豊かで美しいppこそショパンの魅力だと思っています。この演奏は、私の求める最良のコンチェルトでした。
大変遅くなりましたが、コンクール第4位、おめでとうございます。そしてお疲れ様でした。これからも、愛実ちゃんを心から応援しています。
I dont believe a word of it!
4位入賞おめでとうございます。
いつもいつも鳥肌の立つ演奏
宇宙に突き抜けて行くような
美しく凛とした音色。
どんな言葉でも表現できないほど素晴らしい演奏です。
順位は誰かがつけたものですが、私にとっては
愛実さんのピアノが1番です。
12月の反田さんとのコンサートも楽しみにしています。
愛実さんの人生が素晴らしいものとなりますように。
お祈りしています。
本当に素晴らしいピアノを
ありがとう😊
I enjoyed her playing.
Excelente. Chopin puro, para mim.
Aimi é delicada ao tocar as teclas,mesmo impondo a necessária forca fa interpretação.
Awesome 👌
sugoi
Enjoy!
She is so elegant and amazing
yo
Lol
U re literally everywhere
The mak
She's not going to sleep with you bro
ただただ美しい。第一楽章はもともと美しいフレージングの連続ですが、これほど深く存分にショパンの美しさを描ききることができるのは小林愛実を措いて居ないだろうと思う。賞の行方がどうなるかはわかりませんが、そういうことをいわば「下世話」と感じさせるほどすばらしい演奏でした。
Chopin would be very pleased with her interpretation of his great music.
I don't know, it seems the judges don't like her or don't get her, I think her interpretation of Chopin is just too intelligent for them to comprehend. This was absolutely beautiful, the right tempo throughout and oh so sensitive. When the announcements were made it was written all over her face what she thought of her placement, and I felt so disappointed for her, she deserved much, much better.
not too many in the audience stood up in applause. music is so much more than the correct notes and tempo.
There were a lot of things she did well but definitely quite few areas that were lacking. As you probably know, the competition is so fierce that simply being "very good" doenst cut it. Her 1st round was... not sure how she made it past that round but the scores in the end are from other rounds and nkt teh concerto round.
You are so right with your comments -- she's fantastic!!!!!
@@EL-xg4yqcritics noted that she didn’t reach for a strong forte; some parts (this is just my opinion and she’s better than i’ll ever be lol) were too soft for my preference.
It seemed too volatile and not as smooth transitions for my taste. So I agree with the placement.
音がすごく柔らかくてキラキラしてるけど、しっかり芯がある。温もりを感じます。
繊細だけど芯のある音ってすごく難しいと思います…
日本の誇りです。
愛美さん、4位入賞本当におめでとうございます。6年前の悔しさを胸に今回最後のショパンコンクールに臨んだんだと思います。ファイナルでもやはり丁寧で綿密な愛美さんのショパンを聴けました。一音一音丁寧に音や響きを大切にしているのが伝わります。
特に第3楽章はとても素敵でした。
日本や世界の皆さんに、感動をありがとうございました。お疲れ様です！
前回と比べて別人のように落ち着いてる。6年間諦めずによく頑張ったな～～
Oh my.
Flood of tears.
Pure beauty.
愛実ちゃんが小さい頃から大好きで見ていました。
いわゆる「天才ピアノ少女」というカテゴリーを抜けて本人の計り知れない努力で技術と表現力を磨いてここまで来たんだと思うと、第３楽章から涙が止まりませんでした。
お母さんになってまた新しい境地を得たと思います。これからも頑張ってね！
愛実さんのピアコンは
永遠に1番輝きつづける💖演奏として私の記憶になりました。
敬愛のショパンとショパンコンクールに携わられた方々への☺️たくさんのありがとう☺️ワルシャワへ届きますように…
The competition is over and the days have passed. I found myself listening to her concerto more than any other of the finalists.
One night, a little warm for autumn and reminiscent of a moonlit night in spring, I was listening to her soft piano tones and suddenly burst into tears, imagining that I was miraculously born and kept alive in the vastness of the universe.
This is probably due to the fact that this year, my only daughter, whom I have raised alone, got married and gave birth to a grandchild. The older I get, the more miraculous my encounters seem, and the more gratitude I feel.
The beautiful sound played by Aimi is one of those wonderful encounters.
I don't know how many more times I will be able to enjoy the Chopin Competition, which is held once every five years, but I hope to spend the rest of my life surrounded by beautiful music.
Уважаю Ваше принятие музыки,Не зная Вас.Знаю Великое Творчество Шопена....Великая Сила Искусства!!!🙏🏻
Вы-Stella D- Есть Величайшие,Интересные Исполнители,помимо,фортепьянных концертов.Вокальные?
Stella, this is such a heartwarming and perhaps ethereal comment; my heart grew the more I read it. :) Congratulations to your daughter and family, I wish the absolute best for you all! You are also completely right; though I am only 17 years old, this piece makes me feel as if I've already lived previous lives and am yet being born once more. When listening to this, I am often overcome with this feeling as if I am in another realm where things feel adventurous, magical, and okay.
"The older I get, the more miraculous my encounters seem, and the more gratitude I feel." I am in love with this sentence; I am so glad you are seeing the beauty of life and I hope that one day I will see it too.
I deeply, deeply hope that you spend many more years enjoying the magic that is music, may your life be full of light. Much love.
@@sofiznamenskaya6425
The power of art is amazing.
Thank you for the joy of being exposed to these.
@@sofiznamenskaya6425
Yes, I do.
I like the sound of Mr. Michiaki Ueno's cello these days.
ruclips.net/video/h7GBQ2cBkg4/видео.html
小林さん、昨日は日本から生中継で本選の演奏を聴かせていただきました。心が溶かされそうな、至高の音楽でした。そして、4位入選おめでとうございます！！
今後の更なるご活躍を願っています。
小林さん、反田さん、ご結婚おめでとうございます！
これからも二人を応援してます📣
I'm not a musician , I love classical music . When she started playing , it was so emotional ,I realized that I was crying . Thanks for great performance .
こんなに心を震わされる演奏は初めてです。
日本でコンサートに行きたい。
ay sz さんワルシャワ国立交響楽団楽団員の皆さんも「小林愛実さんの演奏こそショパンの神髄が聴こえる」と皆さんおしゃられているようですね。指揮者の方が絶賛しているそうです。
@@ogakujira7716 そうなのですね。
演奏し始めると、まるで彼女は小林さんではなくこの曲の、物語の主人公そのものなのではないか、というような気迫を感じました。
ショパンの世界が乗り移ったかのような。
魂を注ぎ込むがあまり、演奏後命が尽きるのではないか？とさえ感じました。
同じ人間とは思えない程です。素晴らしい。
@@ogakujira7716 Do you have a link to the video where the Warsaw National Symphony Orchestra and the conductor say this? I would love to watch it
第１・第２楽章よかったのコメント多いですが、私は、第３楽章が一番感動した。感性を込めた音色と忠実な素直な演奏大好きです。
小林愛実さん、素敵な演奏をありがとうございます。ド素人の老人で専門的なことは判りませんが、今日まで生きてきて良かったと思いました。もう少し生きてみようかと思います。
今後、ますます精進され、多くの人々の希望となってください。78歳の爺さんから感謝の思いです。
その心があれば爺さんじゃありませんよ。
心が吸い込まれそうです。70代いつも音楽と共に生活しています。この歳になって心の支えです。ご飯を作りながら 猫と暮らしながら幸せだと思います。
So emotional, played from the heart,briliant technique,pure pleasure to listen and watch.Thank you .
弱冠20歳でポーランドから離れるショパンの祖国への惜別の曲である。祖国ポーランドへの熱き想いと、将来への希望が織りなすこの曲の真髄を見事に表した名演奏である。このような心に響く演奏は今までに聞いたことがない。
ただののだめカンタービレ好きの素人ですが小林さんの柔らかく繊細で、でも芯のある迫力を感じる演奏と、壊れてしまわれるのではないかと感じる切ない表情が相まって切なくて涙が出ました。
耳も心も温かく幸せで全身が喜んでいます。まだまだお若い日本人からこのような名誉ある賞を受賞されて、ショパンのコンクールが無料で見れるなんてことに驚いています！
最高でした！！！！！！音楽は心を揺さぶられる最高の癒しだと思います。改めておめでとうございます！そしてありがとうございます😭🙏✨✨✨
西陣織のドレスも素晴らしい❣
すごく素敵なピアニストだからこその
挑戦し続けている姿に感服です。
日本で応援しています！！！
頑張って
繊細な色使いに深く感動しました。
この演奏、大大大好きです。
I have never seen in my life of 76 years any one to show so much passion and emotion , Piano is your Destini through life !
See hi
愛実さんのピアニシモ、優しく美しく、そしてはかなげでとても素敵。ショパンが表現したかったことが愛実さんの演奏を通じて伝わってきます。
入賞おめでとうございます！
日本人です。素人です。でもここでは素直な感想を言ってもいい場所だと思い、コメントします。同じ日本の反田さんの演奏で舞い上がる自分が居て、小林さんは2度目ともあり根拠のない期待をしていましたsorry…自分の無知さsorry…計り知れないプレッシャーやストレス…小林さんの演奏…敬愛や優しさ…繰り返し見る度に優しさに気付き…優しいタッチに癒されます。ピアノの鍵盤を打つ指の優しさはfinalistの中では1番響きました👍ありがとうございます。感動しました
Czuję to samo⚘♥️
Jestem Polakiem i amatorem słuchania, ale w pełni podzielam twoją opinię o pani AIMI KOBAYASHI
小林さん、ほんと5年前と雰囲気変わったよね。それにしても、ほんとに素晴らしい演奏でした👏👏
こんなに苦しそうに一つのひとつの音を出すピアニスト…いないですよね。
RUclipsrでも美しいクリアーな音分かります。
It's beyond my wildest dream that two of the most fantastic musicians have been a sweet couple! Congratulations! Best wishes to you two!
繊細な、日本人の演奏です。6年前のファイナルでも聴いていましたが、今回は格段と良かったと思います。入賞、おめでとう!!
6年前と弾き方が違いますね。私はこの2021年の方が断然、好きです
小柄を思わせない力強さと気品ある演奏で凄く素敵でした。。。小林さんの奏でるスタッカート、トリルの音の転がり方がとても可愛くて聴いてるこちら側も心を揺さぶられました。入賞おめでとうございます！！
賞の如何は問わず唯々深い解釈と表現の素晴らしさに大変感動致しました。
ピアニッシモの美しさは小林さんのものですね。
媚びない凛とした美しさと言いますか
情感を込めて歌い上げた音色に
ただピアノが好きというだけの
素人の婆さんの胸を打ちました。
圧巻の２４の前奏曲に涙し、死ぬ前に良いものを聞かせて頂き感謝です。
これからはコンサートで聞かせて頂けることを楽しみに余生を送りたいと思います。
有難うございました。
ご結婚おめでとうございます！ 愛美さんのこれからの活躍を本当に楽しみにしています！
It sounds and feels as though the music is pouring out of her heart In credible performance❤
小林さんがショパンの協奏曲第1番を今回どのように演奏するのか本当に楽しみにしていました。実際今回は全く新しい解釈を全3楽章を通じて聴かせてもらったように思います。
今まで私は協奏曲第1番はこの世から離れ、どこか夢の中に入り込んだような美しさが聴けたらいいと思っていました。しかし今回の小林さんの演奏は、ショパンがどこか戸惑い不安な思いを持ちつつ覚束ない足取りながらも、自分の足で少しずつ歩みを進め、ふと見つけたこの世の美しさに喜びを見出していくさまを、ショパンに寄り添いつつ繊細に一音ずつ紡ぎだされているように聴こえました。
私にとっては今回はコンテストの順位など関係なく、本当に人生にとって新たな発見となる貴重な体験でした。ありがとうございました。
この後ショパンはもちろん、ベートヴェンのソナタなどをぜひ聴かせていただけたらと思います。
Aimi's performance was dramatic from the very first note. Her poetic and emotional interpretation was beautiful. I felt her inner passion in her all-out performance.
魂の底からショパンのこの曲が好き
ピアノ登場前のオケを聴きながら曲の世界に耽溺し、大切なものを取り出すように一音一音紡ぎ出される音に小林愛美さんの思いが溢れているようです
素敵な時間をありがとうございます
From 9:13 to 9:50 is simply amazing... Kobayashi took her time and stretched the phrase and the change in dynamic of both pianist and orchestra make this a truly special moment. In awe that this level of sensitive musicianship was possible during a stressful competition final stage environment.
I am watching Aimi for the first time. I am magnetised to her elegance and grace. What a skilful and talented pianist. I am so impressed how to she has learnt the whole piece off by heart. She is truly amazing ❤
너무 슬퍼서 아름다운 연주다.
슬퍼서 더욱 아름답구나.
눈물없이 들을수 없는 곡.
I am no expert in classical music but listening to her play bring tears to my eye.
私もそうです。涙がこぼれます。
I know what you mean. This performance reached deep into my soul and brought tears to my eyes. Unfortunately, this is a competition and you have the experts and dissectors who can't relate to us, novices. Reminds me of biology class cutting up the frog rather than let the frog be so it could rest in peace.
愛実さんお疲れ様です！そしておめでとうございます！！
強さ、弱さ、儚さ、勇気、真摯さ、、色んな感情が伝わってくる演奏で、感動しました。またピアノの楽しさを教えてくれました、私も頑張ります。
Non è la giuria che emette i verdetti ma i cuori di chi riesce a collegarsi con la sua vibrazione e lei è magnifica
It seems to me that Aimi's playing gives voice to Chopin's heart and what he was saying through his music.
So interesting how different pianists interpret this piece vastly differently. Aimi’s version is overflowing with emotion - I am on the verge of tears at times. Whereas Bruce’s is light and optimistic. This is what makes masterpieces so wonderful to listen to - they sound different each time they’re played, the musician’s feelings at the time plays a big role.
lmao get over yourself mate, it's just a song.
@@dannnsss8034 it's not even a song 💀are you a clown?
@@dannnsss8034I'm sorry you feel that way about music.
@@dannnsss8034It's not a song. It is a concerto.
Aimi knows how to sing and soar. Embracing beauty and pain.
I agree with you.
;. @@chizo2611 .t ,e)
Wunderbar
Occidentaux et asiatiques sont sur la longueur d’onde
Enchanté
You know French !!!
難しいことはわからないけれど…私の好きなショパンがここにいると感じました。素晴らしい演奏をありがとうございます。
Aimi, you win. I love that you play with your heart and bring me to tears. I listen and watch you over and over. Your music moves me to my soul. Thank you.
他の方もおっしゃるように、特に２楽章の演奏が良い。憂いや影、切なさを感じさせるppの表現がファイナリストの中でもダントツだと思う。
Especially the 2nd mov. performance is superb.Her sorrowful expression of pianissimo is by far the best of all finalists.
3次のプレリュードはもっとヤバい。まだの人早く聴いてみてほしい。
All contestants are amazing. Top Notch. For me, Aimi is the winner.
She deserve to be in the top three.
Yeah she should have been tied for 3rd with Garcia.
Seeing lots of comments on how the wrong notes affect the final result --- while I agree that in a highly competitive final round of a major piano competition, small mistakes can be fatal, I still don't find these imperfections to be the major issue in Aimi's performance. In fact, the sporadic wrong notes did not affect her overall beautiful phrasing and musical expressions, which without a doubt stand out among all contestants.
According to my own experience with playing piano concertos, I feel that the real problem lies in the sound projection, particularly in the opening sections of the 1st movement, which is a bit too mild for a concerto piece. The problem with a soft tone in a concerto, while executed beautifully with all the delicacies and nuances by Aimi, is that the piano sound can easily get overwhelmed by the orchestra and thus cannot reach out to the other end of the hall. As such, all the detailed and rich expressions become hardly distinguishable due to the overall weak intensity of the sound. The problem can arise from a few factors: it could be the sound of the Steinway piano (e.g., compared to the Fazioli used by Bruce Xiaoyu Liu), Aimi's plan for the overall presentation, or simply because of stage fright which limits the power generated in the opening stage (which should be familiar to anyone who has performed classical music). I personally believe it is likely the stage fright issue, judging from the uncharacteristic wrong notes and the fact that the sound projection got better and better in the 2nd and 3rd movements as stress was gradually released. In any case, this is, in my not-so-humble opinion, the Achilles heel of Aimi's final round performance.
That being said, I am definitely one of the many who have been deeply touched by Aimi's performance, from the beginning to the very end of this competition. The musical maturity and richness demonstrated in Aimi's interpretation of Chopin's music definitely made her an "uncrowned king (queen)" of this year's Chopin competition.
Great analysis!
Bobão!
If cortot was alive he wouldn't have won this competion ..but who can reach his vision..for me only stupid unsentimental people who dont know anything about art care for wrong notes...
@@tuxedomoon I completely agree that wrong notes are generally a minor issue, especially to those who understand what genuine musicality means.
However, I feel that one should also be aware that wrong notes do become a problem if they occur at the critical moments (e.g., main theme or climax) in a piece, which can distract the audience from the main focus and undermine the interpretive power --- this is clearly not the case in Aimi's performance.
Your highs touched my soul like no other
こんなに美しい2楽章は初めてです。本当に感動しました。
ほんとに。
ライブで聴いていて、その表現力に驚きました。ただただ美しい。
Years later, I still come back to this performance to hear my favorite rendition of this wonderful piece. At least to my ear, parts of the first movement and the entirety of the second are suffused with a magical softness and gentleness. I often have the volume set so that I strain to hear her softest parts, and then the Larghetto gives me a strong sense of calm and quietude as I listen to her play, as does the first movement in places. Her interpretation is perhaps idiosyncratic and extreme in some ways, but that is a strength in her case and it brings me peace like no other interpretation can. This has been a favorite since I listened, mesmerized, to the live stream of her performance, and will doubtless remain a favorite for a long time. What a privilege to hear such beauty. Thank you Aimi Kobayashi, and thank you @Chopin Institute for bringing it to us. 🤩 😍 ♥
I have listened to this concerto by Aimi about 30 times, and I have not lost any emotion at all!
However, watching the audience's reaction, I felt that there was less cheering than in the Prelude. When I hear it for the first time, I may tend to focus on the showiness and speed, but Aimi's performance is not flashy, so I can listen to it calmly and feel the emotion well,
If you are listening with headphones, please reverse the left and right sides of your headphones, so that you can hear the violins of the orchestra from the left side.
@@makotoda50 'Not flashy' is a nice way to put it. Her playing is, often, assured, peaeful and lovely.
Even she won 4th place, it was the E minor concerto I enjoyed the most. Not everything is speed, she is the winner for me!
Really? She was the 4th? Who won?
@@junxu4438 Bruce Liu
She's the winner for me too. It takes so much courage to come back and be able to play SO well despite all the pressure. She's such an inspiration to me!
She took my breath and my heart away with this performance, so exciting ! What big time playing and she rose to the occasion and soared over everybody else miraculously , including Mr Liu, with all due respect to him. Fourth place? No way, shes the winner in my book, hope to see and hear much more of her down the road. I won't forget her great performances. Thank you Aimi! PS. Very good conductor, bravos all around.
Jury stronnicze, wybrali ,,swoich''
I think this concerto will be appreciated more over time
Też mam taką nadzieję...
29分からのメロディー、甘くほろ苦く孤独だった頃の思い出がよみがえりました。あの時も今もずっと変わらず導いてくださる神に感謝し、与えらえた状況の中でも神に感謝し期待していこうと思いました。懐かしく過去を辿り、未来に思いをはせることのできる音楽をありがとうございます。
That humans can do this never fails to make me cry. What a magnificent gift Miss Aimi has and how truly fortunate we are that she so generously shares it with us. I only hope I am able to witness her genius in person some time. Thank you.
She embodies the melody. This is amazing, got slightly emotional
I almost started crying when she first started playing. Her dynamics and overall technique makes this performance ethereal. Gorgeous! Brava!!!
Yes, yes, I felt that too !, incredible performance, she lived it and knocked it out of the hall.
A noble, soulful dignity refined and defined her musical journey this competition.
Aimi’s Romance was exquisite. She understands the art of rubato and phrasing.
In that movement, she exceeded Bruce.
But as for the final movement….
Performance was so beautiful. 💕The expression was excellent and the movement of the fingers was clean. I expect to hear her developing performance!! 👍✨
日本語にはまだ未熟なんですけど、彼女の演奏はきれいし、美しいです。とくに指の動きがクリーンだと思います。これからも頑張ってくださいね！
日本語とってもお上手ですね！✨外国の方が日本語使ってくださるの嬉しく思います。
Your English is so good! I am a Japanese school student. I cannot use English like you. I respect you very much. I will study English more hard. Let's study different languages. I like Aimi too. Her sounds are too beautiful😭
Niesamowita ekspresja......myśle , ze najblizsze duchowi Szopena wykonanie....Ogromna muzyczna wrazliwość, coś czego tak bardzo potrzebujemy w czasach cyfrowej sztuki.... W tej interpretacji jest dusza.... Bardzo dziękuje....
Powinna dostać nagrodę za koncert
Bardzo mnie wzruszyło jej wykonanie Powinna być wyżej oceniona
@@andrzejp4902 obawiam sie, ze zadecydowala "polityczna poprawność"...niestety, a nie walory artystyczne...Jurorzy wybierali pomiedzy nia a wspanialym też Kyohei Sorita...zeby nie podkreslać supremacji orientalnych,a szczególnie japońskich artystow...Ale dla mnie to bylo przepiekne wykonanie i zaden werdykt- subiektywny przeciez- tego nie zmieni...
I'm here but already somewhere else, thanks to your music, Aimi!
4th?! No! This was a masterpiece! Good on her for keeping to how she felt it should be played. Sometimes, the placement doesn't matter--just that everyone remembers it, and well--this is quite extraordinary...I'll never forget it!
Her performance purifies the hearts of all in the world.
For me, the most inspiring interpretation at the whole contest 2021. Bravo!
So beautiful and so different from other competitors. She bravely played her Chopin throughout the competition.
Congratulations on your highest spirit!
期間経過して、あらためて聴き惚れております。
2楽章の柔らかい音色が好きです、ありがとうございます♪
This may be two years ago but….BRAVISIMO!!!! So so beautifully and uniquely executed. My soul can’t get over it❤❤❤❤
So calming 30.8.24
おめでとうございます❤
指の動きがとても綺麗で、素敵な音に連動しているのを感じます。
エモーショナルで聞き手の心に深く響く音です。
An emotional expression of Chopin's nostalgia. Amazing!
４位入賞おめでとうございます！！
オーケストラに乗ってピアノがエモーショナルに歌っていました✨ドレスも可愛かったです。
何回も聴いてしまいました。繊細、どこか抒情的、技は言うまでも無い．素晴らしい。ファンになりました。AIMI ブラボー‼️
Spectacular performance. I feel every note she played like hitting every part of my body. Simply amazing.
Ami’s performance is beyond words. What a prodigious pianist! Amazing!!!
本当に素敵な演奏です。
音にこんなに表情をつけられるなんて。
4位入賞、おめでとうございます。
I cried with this interpretation. Aimi always in my heart
I got glossy eyed as soon as she started playing. I've never heard Chopin played in this manner. It was amazing. It almost sounded like a completely different person than the traditional Chopin I am used to hearing. Just amazing. If this was 4th place, then I'm at a dead end in life musically.
Mesmerized, oh Aimi is incredible, when the eyes close, the journey begins! Thank You For You! Beautiful.
前回も素晴らしかったが、今回はいつまでも聞いていたいと思う最高の演奏でした。
ありがとうございました。
Some musicians can break your heart without ever saying a word. I can't imagine the anxiety of being the sole pianist in the spotlight of an entire orchestra. You see her nerves give way completely to her emotional range and depth behind the music, not only is the technical proficiency mastery level, but the feeling behind each flourish sheds new light on the meaning behind each technique.
No rush, every detail worked out, accents where they belong, delicacy, airiness, as if stepping on a cloud devoid of earthly cares, reverie of destiny, like a free spirit that drifts in the skies....beautiful and fabulous...maybe this is what paradise looks like? ........Thank you Aimi!!!
Nice Performance
Thank you, Ms. Kobayashi, for giving this gentleman the opportunity to subscribe to such a beautiful ladies music that engenders such love. I have thought of and secretly loved you for years. Sincerely with love, TL
This performance had me so captivated and moved to tears. Thank you for showing this.to me...
Yes! She gets her whole body and face engaged with the music, you can tell she is FEELING the music when she plays. And when shes just sitting there she looks so elegant and graceful!
thats just fucking theatrics isnt it because she didnt win
some dumb faces she making lol let be honest its a bit cringe
She looks utterly bored before she starts playing. And she knows she is being recorded, the faces aren't genuine. She must have practiced this piece hundreds if not thousands of times in order to learn it and develop her own interpretation of it. You can't convince me that she acts this emotionally every time she plays the song. It's not like she wrote it. She learned the necessary technique, wrote memorized a piece until it was muscle memory, then added theatrics on top of it because pianists like to do that. The back and forth swaying that naturally happens as you play the piano lends itself to these theatrics. As far as I can tell when people say a musician plays with "soul" it means absolutely nothing other than that they believe the musician "looked" emotionally invested in the piece. Not at all interesting or convincing unless they wrote it themselves.
@@Whatsup_Abroad If a work of art is great enough, and the performer artist enough, the performer can identify so closely with the piece that it comes straight from their own soul
To me the facial expressions seem forced at times. In a piece that evokes such genuine emotion, these crude, disingenuous theatrics detract a lot from the quality. Emotion and expression is intuitive to humans, even a toddler is able to interpret joy or sadness - it’s very obvious when the emotion is forced, and here it absolutely is.
Merci Aimi pour votre interprétation si sensible et intelligente. Je vous souhaite une belle route avec ce beau talent
She's playing Chopin in Chopin's way. Chopin is a delicate, gentle person. He's not beethoven or Liszt. Saddly, most of modern pianists' way of playing Chopin well is to pretend they are playing Lizst. She's not one of them. She knows the Chopin way.
Couldn't agree with you more about her playing conveys Chopin's style the best.
I might have been able to go a little higher if she played faster and more clearly with a loud sound without feeling too emotional, but because she believed in herself and played, she finished in 4th place. The judges may have refused to deviate from the standard, I've been sad since the morning, but I'm happy that I was able to win the prize.
I completely agree
I agree too
Agreed but audience and the jury always prefer Liszt style which brings excitement and shows great techniques.
I never tire watching this video of Aimi Kobayashi. While I work on the computer I let her play in the background. Such a wonderful experience. This is the fifth time I tune in on her. I especially love her rendition of Romance.
Her face actions add passion to the perfection. A pure delight.