I have always loved music the way Nathan describes in this video, but I was not able to play it until I was 14. What a terrible, terrible pain it was, to love the music and feel it, but to have no way to express it and let it out. I am so glad I picked up the cello, however. The music becomes you, you become the music...This kid is very in tune with his emotions to be able to speak like this at such a young age.
Nathan Chan, you are a beautiful soul!!! Wonderful how you define the song you play and play it from such a big place in your heart. I truly applaud you!!!
What an extraordinary artist you are and wonderful colleague to some of the greatest musicians today. God bless you, always and thank you for all those magnificent performances, which I listen to often. Gina Dodds (a former singer, at now age 78).
Thank you for loading this video. I remember seeing this for the first time on TV and thought it was incredible, but did not record it. Now I can experience this performance again! Thanks, again!
Nathan, I love that you allow your natural sensitivity and your beautiful imagination shine through in your music! I am now a fan!!! Hugs to you and your family!
Nathan is so inspiring. He plays with such passion and feeling that he is lost in the music, and as his bow glides across the strings he is enchanting to watch. He is definitely the next Yo Yo Ma.
I love this video. Every time I see it, it makes me more cognizant of the way I play music. Too often, I think I forget to put my heart into the music. This video always does a good job of reminding me. A genuine thanks to you.
Oh my goodness. This boy, he sure is something great. He's so great at expressing emotions, whether it be through music or words. Too bad I don't have my cello at the moment.. Hearing him play really makes me miss playing my cello. :/ On the other hand, I know this Nathan will be doing great things. :)
This kid is amazing! He came to play at my school (Music at Kohl Mansion) and I swear even the kids who got dragged there kicking and screaming had tears in their eyes. And this, coming from the generation that barely bats an eye lash at anything not in the itunes top 100, is saying something.
There are quite a few young cellists labeled as prodigies on RUclips and there are lots of cellists who are told that they have talent. This boy truly is a prodigy and really does have innate talent to play the cello.
Nathan, you and your music are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this. I wish you a fabulous future, in life and in music, you're very special. It takes great dedication to an art form like this, and you obviously have the love, discipline & the dedication that it takes. I look forward to watching more of your videos. PS: I was a professional ballet dancer who now is studying the violin. :) I hope to be as good as you some day.
I agree that a good cellist will always feel the music, and understand the meaning; for without doing so, how can you play it with the feelings it was written with? Every composer had an idea behind every piece they composed. You have to be able to imagine that meaning to play the piece correctly. The swan is a beautiful piece, and your meaning, I feel, was dead on, your interpretation of the piece. Gorgeous. Boy, I wish I had played like you when I was 11....I didn't have the funds to do so.:(
You are an amazing musician and I enjoy hearing you play often on You Tube. I noticed that you started very young. You are a true virtuoso. Have you ever played The Bohemian Rhapsody? I would love to hear you play that piece) with an ensemble. Gina Dodds (78--probably one of your oldest fans [LOL]! By the way, my younger son, David, studied in The Children's Orchestra run by Yo-Yo Ma's sister and her husband; and, he is a fine musician. Gina Dodds
i don't think it matters to him whether he's the next yo-yo or not.. all it takes is a passion for what you do and that peace when you do it. The music is more beautiful then the fame that may come along! :)
He's got some insight into the music! Obviously you can't prove it's the 'right' insight... but he's well in touch with it, well done to him :) sounds brilliant
muito bom,desde criança muito destemido,hoje em dia,um grande homem toca tão bem quanto antes,hoje já tem mais de dois mil seguidores e inscritos eu sou um deles,e tenho honra disso,pois ele é um grande artista,seu canal do RUclips é realmente surpreendente
He's so adorable and talented.
He seems to be truly playing from his heart, mind, and soul. Extraordinary !!!
he understands the music so well
What a precocious child. I love how his eyes come alive when he talks about the music! Ugh, simply astounding.
Goosebumps hearing the music. with him talking, *cries*
I love this interpretation over a lot of other professional cellists. His really tells a story
this kid is awesome, he will go a long long way!
Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. A true, true artist. This child feels the music through his soul.. It's pulsating through his veins. Never stop playing.
Awww its young nathan!
He's now at Juilliard
Ireland Robinson now he's the newest youngest member of the Seattle symphony filling third chair!
@@strazzafurniture now he's first chair... wow, just wow
I have always loved music the way Nathan describes in this video, but I was not able to play it until I was 14. What a terrible, terrible pain it was, to love the music and feel it, but to have no way to express it and let it out. I am so glad I picked up the cello, however. The music becomes you, you become the music...This kid is very in tune with his emotions to be able to speak like this at such a young age.
Nathan Chan, you are a beautiful soul!!! Wonderful how you define the song you play and play it from such a big place in your heart. I truly applaud you!!!
What an extraordinary artist you are and wonderful colleague to some of the greatest musicians today. God bless you, always and thank you for all those magnificent performances, which I listen to often. Gina Dodds (a former singer, at now age 78).
my daughter is 11 and she is learning Swan. He is a real inspiration for her
oh gosh. i remember i cried watching this.. and i'm tearing up again.
a child with so much passion!
OMG I´m 17 and actually I´m playing this song and when I heard this kid playing he makes me cry!!
gah. such a beautiful song...
The music in me..... Awesome show awesome kids!!!!
i love how he sings his part just as much as he talks. one of the marks of a good musician :)
AAH He plays emotions so sweetly and authentic. I love this,so many an artis lack this understanding. Truly a Gift!!
Thank you for loading this video. I remember seeing this for the first time on TV and thought it was incredible, but did not record it. Now I can experience this performance again! Thanks, again!
Fantastic! Wow!!! Just absolutely amazing. And his explanation of the story is really sweet and adorable too.
Absolutely beautiful.
This little guy is so amazing. plays beautifully for his age.
I love this so much. I replay it all the time.
He played that so well it almost made me cry!
Not sure which was more beautiful, his playing or his verbal description.
great interpretation!! that kid is amazing!!!
awesome.
Nathan, I love that you allow your natural sensitivity and your beautiful imagination shine through in your music! I am now a fan!!! Hugs to you and your family!
my gosh, you are... one in 7 billion :)
Nathan is so inspiring. He plays with such passion and feeling that he is lost in the music, and as his bow glides across the strings he is enchanting to watch. He is definitely the next Yo Yo Ma.
I love this video. Every time I see it, it makes me more cognizant of the way I play music. Too often, I think I forget to put my heart into the music. This video always does a good job of reminding me. A genuine thanks to you.
This makes me cry every time I hear it.
wish I could start over again...and be a cellist like you!!! beautiful sound and expression....
beautiful.
He's so cuuuttteee ;)) Wonderful skills!
Well, Maybe the world will be better someday. Thanks for the inspiration Nathan. Peace - Raf
i luv this kid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my goodness. This boy, he sure is something great. He's so great at expressing emotions, whether it be through music or words. Too bad I don't have my cello at the moment.. Hearing him play really makes me miss playing my cello. :/ On the other hand, I know this Nathan will be doing great things. :)
You are amazing! So touching.
This kid is awesome!
I have no musical talent myself but I am glad that we have people like him among us x)
ESTE PEQUEÑO CHANG TOCA COMO UN ANGEL...GENIO
MARAVILLOSO....GRACIAS...
So beautiful......!!!
Wow, he's so incredibly perceptive for his age. He can really feel the music. And the song was beautiful too.
hes sooo adorable
I saw this episode of Nathan on HBO like 5mins. ago!!!! I hoped it would have been that episode = ]
nathan chan. i am your biggest fan. nuff said.
He's amazing!
Nathan! love it hahaha
Great song.Wish i can play my cello that good.
Very beautiful vibrato
He's cracking me up! So adorable! Love it(:
something got in my eye. i'm not crying!
This kid is amazing! He came to play at my school (Music at Kohl Mansion) and I swear even the kids who got dragged there kicking and screaming had tears in their eyes. And this, coming from the generation that barely bats an eye lash at anything not in the itunes top 100, is saying something.
There are quite a few young cellists labeled as prodigies on RUclips and there are lots of cellists who are told that they have talent. This boy truly is a prodigy and really does have innate talent to play the cello.
Nathan, you and your music are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this.
I wish you a fabulous future, in life and in music, you're very special. It takes great dedication to an art form like this, and you obviously have the love, discipline & the dedication that it takes. I look forward to watching more of your videos.
PS: I was a professional ballet dancer who now is studying the violin. :) I hope to be as good as you some day.
He is so adorable!
such a young soul who truly understands music.
I agree that a good cellist will always feel the music, and understand the meaning; for without doing so, how can you play it with the feelings it was written with?
Every composer had an idea behind every piece they composed. You have to be able to imagine that meaning to play the piece correctly.
The swan is a beautiful piece, and your meaning, I feel, was dead on, your interpretation of the piece. Gorgeous. Boy, I wish I had played like you when I was 11....I didn't have the funds to do so.:(
I don't picture the story line, but I feel the music as I play it.
So beautiful and so amazing
I have chills
Nathan, you are GREAT! Wonderful interpretation! Thanks, kid!
he is such a talented boy
He has a youtube channel now i love him
Really good...and so cute :)
SO LOVELY .
I play the CELLO! You are so good. Best cello video very
WOW! Truly talented young man. :-)
Good interpretation.
We had to watch the whole documentary in my music class
This was in Suzuki book 6
im looking forward to it! im still on book 2 :(
he could hum the notes spot on. does he have perfect pitch?
you are amazing!!
@patcalisura you still can,
don't let anyone convice you otherwise
He is so cute!
i like it.. help me i really i want to know how to play cello..
You are an amazing musician and I enjoy hearing you play often on You Tube. I noticed that you started very young. You are a true virtuoso. Have you ever played The Bohemian Rhapsody? I would love to hear you play that piece) with an ensemble. Gina Dodds (78--probably one of your oldest fans [LOL]! By the way, my younger son, David, studied in The Children's Orchestra run by Yo-Yo Ma's sister and her husband; and, he is a fine musician.
Gina Dodds
this kid goes to my university now. he is really awesome
What a remarkable young person.
"Oh, no it's okay! =D" I love his explanation...
i don't think it matters to him whether he's the next yo-yo or not.. all it takes is a passion for what you do and that peace when you do it. The music is more beautiful then the fame that may come along! :)
this child is talented and very smart.
he is sooo adorable...and the cello is amazing..i think it is the best strings instrument ever..i dont play it though
Awwwww so cute omg
You play awesome. You play it better than any 11 year old I have ever seen ;)
If that recording was his playing I'm really amazed.
Criança linda, nascido para isso; fazer arte em sua mais pura definição.
He's got some insight into the music! Obviously you can't prove it's the 'right' insight... but he's well in touch with it, well done to him :) sounds brilliant
note that he was born in 1993 so this was around 2004 or 2005
cutest kid ever! i know him!!!
I think i almost cried...
The ending sounded so cute
He gets it.
Beautyful 💓
muito bom,desde criança muito destemido,hoje em dia,um grande homem toca tão bem quanto antes,hoje já tem mais de dois mil seguidores e inscritos eu sou um deles,e tenho honra disso,pois ele é um grande artista,seu canal do RUclips é realmente surpreendente
Sigh why can't I play this good
Oh my goodness this is too adorable
"Oh my god he's starting to die now"
@rankashanka all of that information is in the description as well...
Man, that kid is talented !!