AIMI KOBAYASHI - final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- 20.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
XVIII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im. Fryderyka Chopina
The 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition
Finał / Final round
AIMI KOBAYASHI (Japonia / Japan)
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ORKIESTRA SYMFONICZNA FILHARMONII NARODOWEJ / THE WARSAW PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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ANDRZEJ BOREYKO dyrygent / conductor
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Koncert e-moll op. 11 / Concerto in E minor, Op. 11
Allegro maestoso (0:50)
Romance. Larghetto (22:53)
Rondo. Vivace (33:28)
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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
@@jptraderr 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?
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
Aimi Kobayashi should be the winner of that competition. Judges’ decision puts a shame on the competition itself.
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.
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
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.
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！
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
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!
Aimi Kobayashi should have been given the first prize
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 .
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！！
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。
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。
She brings the music alive even to a non expert this keeps them hooked you can feel the emotion in the music coming through
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。
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。
It's beyond my wildest dream that two of the most fantastic musicians have been a sweet couple! Congratulations! Best wishes to you two!
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.
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！
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。
So emotional, played from the heart,briliant technique,pure pleasure to listen and watch.Thank you .
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.
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…
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.
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 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
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👏👏
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😭
It seems to me that Aimi's playing gives voice to Chopin's heart and what he was saying through his music.
Aimy Kobayashi ' s soul plays as an angel . I was moved !
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.
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''
Cette pianiste est tellement douée, que les notes quelle fait jaillir de son piano, s'envolent dans l'espace et le temps, en de si belles couleurs, que notre âme nous entraîne, dans ce voyage de l'esprit et de l'ailleurs...
Non è la giuria che emette i verdetti ma i cuori di chi riesce a collegarsi con la sua vibrazione e lei è magnifica
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😭🙏✨✨✨
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.
It sounds and feels as though the music is pouring out of her heart In credible 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。
@@takamatsu9319 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。
@@takamatsu9319 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
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.
@@cheeeeezewizzz 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.
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.
Chopin would be very pleased with her interpretation of his great music.
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
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….
Her expressions and amazing skills showed how much she loves music, she was definitely feeling it. She played so natural and emotional.
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!
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⚘♥️
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
She didn’t make it the first time, she came back and tried again and ended up coming fourth- now that’s the definition of ‘never giving up’. Can’t believe she was close to quitting...I hope this competition made her prove to herself how talented she really is
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。
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～～
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.
When you hear things like this, you realize there is hope for the world. 🙏❤️🙏
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.
So beautiful and so different from other competitors. She bravely played her Chopin throughout the competition.
Congratulations on your highest spirit!
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。
Her face actions add passion to the perfection. A pure delight.
Spectacular performance. I feel every note she played like hitting every part of my body. Simply amazing.
How anyone can memorize this entire thing is unbelievable to me. What a talent Aimi has, very beautiful display of execution and emotion.
When you play it all day every day it becomes second nature
I played percussion then drums in the marching band in high school. Memorizing a piece is about the easiest part haha. The hard part is learning and perfecting it.
It is a brain synapse process. Just like driving a car
I play the piano.... It is muscular memory :)... We just play, we don't think. After repeating so Many times when we are lerning a song, our body just know what to do... It's amazing
She probably practiced the piece thousands of times before this performance.
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 !!!
Oh my.
Flood of tears.
Pure beauty.
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
All contestants are amazing. Top Notch. For me, Aimi is the winner.
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.
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。
Her performance purifies the hearts of all in the world.
Aimi Kobayashi is a revelation. She journeys deep into Chopin's heart and experience and expresses it very personally as though she is in direct dialogue with him. Her mastery of dynamics, ability to go from power to tenderness from phrase to phrase, the way she never duplicates but always finds nuance and variation takes one's breath away.
my winner. i listen all competitors. Aimi you are The QUEEN of feel and play.. 'If you are not feeling, what is the point of playing'.. and Chopin is not BEER so bigger the gulp, better doesn't work. Like wine, sip slowly, painfully slowly. Well done.
I have never had tears wrenched out of my eyes so suddenly and powerfully before. The moment she started playing I had no choice but to cry.
너무 슬퍼서 아름다운 연주다.
슬퍼서 더욱 아름답구나.
눈물없이 들을수 없는 곡.
In my opinion, Aimi expressed the subtlety and sensitivity of Chopin's works best.
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📣
切ない恋、愛美の抒情性は他の追従を許さない、その技能は言うに及ばず、何回聞いても、そのたびに泣ける、若いのに
その才能と努力に拍手を惜しまない。
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。
Her Romance Larghetto is PERFECT!!! Perfectly layered, every tone thought through, unhurried, yet not dragging, like a heart to heart without words....
Merry Christmas to you Piana.
How are you doing?
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‼️
The combination of the pianist's facial expressions and the sound of her playing brings together such an immense level of emotion all through a video on the internet...imagine being there in person.
Look at her eyes at the moment she plays at a loud volume, glaring at the keyboard with scary eyes. From there, we will spin a powerful sound.
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
Such a beautiful and emotional interpretation. I know I'm not the only one who felt like crying while listening to it... The second movement was heartwarming ♥️
Mesmerized, oh Aimi is incredible, when the eyes close, the journey begins! Thank You For You! Beautiful.
Actually I should have been studying for a math class test but I ended up her and I am very happy about it.
I don’t know why I didn’t now her before this popped up on my RUclips recommendations but let me just say one thing.
This was the first time I heard her playing and I was mesmerized.
As soon as she started playing, my eyes started to fill with tears.
My look was glued on to the screen.
It’s beautiful to see, that someone who does not now I exist, can touch my heart so deeply.
第一楽章が前回より抜群に良くなってる！
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。
Deeply moved by her performance. The emotions that it carries... It's amazing.
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!
I'm new to this interpretation.
I heard the heavenly music wrapped in kindness.She told me Chopin.
She is the winner in my heart.
Thank you - what a beautiful description!
Thank you,too!
If there is one thing I can say so far for certain is that I don’t know anything about playing piano, competitions, etc. Heck I can’t even read music. But listening to her as she started playing, I’m standing in my kitchen of my chaotic and cramped bed room apartment looking at the oven with my fried ravioli baking. And it was like I felt so moved. Everything faded around me and then I found myself in a unfamiliar place like I can only describe it as something like van goghs starry night. The stars were so close to me I could grab one and hold it in my hand. It made me want to be creative and paint even, and just a few hours ago I had finished a painting that left me exhausted working on it and all I wanted to do was sleep. I don’t think I’ve felt like that before it was a genuinely moving performance
What an incredible experience you had! What did you paint?
Fried ravioli baking?
Looks like you can also be a poet @roadworkahead . You are good with words.
You experienced the effects of impressionism dear!!! Though Chopin was before the Avat Garde time period of Impressionism (20th century), he could definitely be considered one of the trailblazers for this musical style! Aimi is beyond beautiful and amazing! She performed this piece in an other-worldly fashion!⭐
Astounding
She’s absolutely absorbed in the music. She truly showcases it soooo beautifully. I love Chopin dearly and watching/hearing her play is a treat 💕 I’m so glad I found this. 😭
God, her skill is truly amazing, but what more amazing is her expression and her emotion enggagement towards her playing
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
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。
She embodies the melody. This is amazing, got slightly emotional
To było najlepsze wykonanie koncertu. Aimi zasługiwała na więcej niż 4 miejsce.Przepięknie....
For me, the most inspiring interpretation at the whole contest 2021. Bravo!
Congratulations to Aimi kobayashi for winning the 4th place. I have never come across a song that expresses Chopin's deep feelings like this. I think this performance is a wonderful performance that attracts the hearts of many people.
It’s not a song. It’s a piece.
Actually, Aimi won much moree than a 4th place. She won the hearts of everyone who heard her play. This wasn't really a competition... it was a Theater for Mr. Dang and his student winners. So to me, the winners are whoever Mr. DANG decides will win. Aimi performed magnificiently and she won in everyone's heart. Bruce was very good as well and yes, he did perform wonderfully... this is true, he is a great pianist.... but if his teacher Mr Dang was not also a judge, then would he have won fairly?? ....This is a big question...
Mr Dang's student wins again, like in 2015 Mr Dang's THREE STUDENTS WON!! ... It is laughable...
Always Mr Dang, Mr Dang , Mr Dang... !! .....You can fool some of the people ALL of the time, and you can fool all of the people SOME of the time... but mr Dang cannot fool ALL of the people ALL of the time... This time he has proven that the chopin competition is his own theater and it is not a competition at all... it is to promote Mr DANG DANG DANG! so it is worthless!
It has NO true meaning!
@@richarddeschenes739 thank you. I think so too. Her performance this time will forever impress people's hearts. And she will greatly support her life in the future with her ability that she demonstrated in her performance this time. I think her true ability will make a brilliant production on the big stage as her pianist from now on.
She is a finalist twice, in this competition. This is a truth.
@@user-md8cm1wc1u I was very impressed to hear a completely new piano concerto with two finalists.
Великолепное произведение гениального Шопена. Прекрасное исполнение солиста, оркестра. Дирижер прекрасно управляет оркестром. Благодарю композитора, солиста, оркестр, дирижера❤.
Beautifully played she has a very amazing touch which sets her aside from others. Magnifique! The judges obviously were not taking into account that this is the way Chopin played his Concerto. Chopin did not like to play in public because he had a light touch!
If I poured that much emotion into the 2nd movement I'd be too exhausted to breathe, let alone launch into a Rondo Vivace. Well done! ❤❤❤