Rafal Blechacz plays Chopin - Barcarolle Op. 60

Rafal Blechacz plays Chopin's Barcarolle in F Sharp Major at Chopinowski International Competition
A barcarolle (from French; also Italian barcarola, barcarole) is a folk song sung by Venetian gondoliers, or a piece of music composed in that style.
A barcarolle is characterized by a rhythm reminiscent of the gondolier's stroke, almost invariably a moderate tempo 6/8 meter. (wikipedia)

[@hyramesshiramess1035]

In a contemporary field vastly overcrowded with excellent players this qualifies as one of the best performances of this particular work. It does seem highly calculated, but his beautiful tone, commanding technique, grandly spacious concept, unhurried phrasing and exquisite cantabile playing make this a superior rendition.

[@daisysophie]

In response to the earlier comment here that says this is not poetic enough, what Rafal is doing here, as any genuinely respectable musician would do, is to give effect to the original musicality to speak of itself, rather than relegating the music as a medium through which the musician expresses himself

[@emmau5556]

This is my most favorite thing on youtube

[@user-bd8dj3ql2n]

本当に素晴らしい演奏。いつかこんな風に舟歌弾けるようになりたい。

[@mikochislaughter]

I truly believe he is the reincarnation of Chopin.

[@sergiosuarez2675]

Great performance. Undoubtedly an outstanding pianist.

[@elizabethavolck7784]

This is the best Barcarolle i have heard. Unhurried. Beautiful.

[@rude8894]

The best rendition ever as the other renditions, of him, were on the Chopin Competition.

[@Tizohip]

This is one of best musics on all times.

[@Tizohip]

the best work of chopin

[@jaanlepnurm]

Both the composition and the performance are exquisite.

[@marcaurele3115]

Bravo , Rafal Blechacz ! Vous nous emportez avec cette barcarole ! Très brillant , sensible et enthousiaste ... un moment d'exception avec Chopin ...

[@ewas.5161]

So touchy so moving, so full of heart, i think exactly like Chopin played. Rafał jesteś najlepszy

[@nathalieromathier8364]

Puissance, finesse et délicatesse ... Jeu merveilleux de Rafal Blechacz !

[@hannastaszak1684]

WIELKI, WSPANIAŁY RAFAŁ BLECHACZ .

[@robertflynn6686]

Poetic playing!!

[@hannastaszak1684]

CUDOWNA MUZYKA GENIALNEGO CHOPINA, BOSKIE WYKONANIE. DZIĘKUJĘ.

[@zendayolo2403]

outstanding technique

[@ArmandHuangSaberi]

What a master that Rafal Blechacz is. Golden tone.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

He is a Genius itself