That performance was so heartfelt! Also, I love the contrast between how perpetually cool and composed Paul Lewis is and how so utterly enthusiastic Neil is about Sue's performance! Love this!
Moved to tears. Resonated on so many levels due to similar experiences and personality. Makes me feel I can do it too. Thanks Sue and thanks for uploading such a beautiful program.
That was very moving. When Sue says she "lost myself" into Pathetique, that is what it is about..:) I'm a beginner and found a two paged version of this music ( treble cleff only) in an old book I have- I must set aside my own self recriminations and keep at it!
I love Sue; talented, self-deprecating, witty and warm. She played so fantastically, it brought a tear to my eye. She worked so hard. Thanks for uploading
America needs more quality programming. How I wish the Reality, SitCom and Procedural would run their cours. Then again I am madly in love with Sue Perkins. I know she doesn't swing my way, but one can always play pretend. She is such a wit and talent. I absolutely love her on QI.
Thank you for uploading this episode. After seeing this I have decided to play the piano again. Put behind me all the frustrations and fears and play the piano from my own heart. That is what Sue has taught me. Thanks so much. (I'm crying as I type this actually).
I was a late starter in piano - as an adult, almost 20 years ago. I'm thrilled that this has inspired you to play again. Good luck & thanks for the comment :-)
This was wonderful. Well done, Sue Perkins, you nailed that piece! I feel so many of the same things when I'm playing piano. Always get frustrated because I think what I play is not good enough. And then I stop. This has really given me confidence to just sit down and play and not worry if it's good enough.
i love the way she has the necklace and how i always wear it like that i know its there but i always hide it unlike most people show it of and i love it and her shes one of a kind and not alot of people like her x
Thank you for your comments. I love to share this kind of stuff...and she is particularly watchable. I also love anything to do with playing the piano....
She did great! I'm so proud of her! I too must thank you for what you upload. It brings great variety to RUclips. It is partly your fault (in a good way) that I haven't turned on the telly for two days!
I can so empathise with Sue here. Until recently, I hadn't played a musical instrument for nearly 30 years, but decided to try again. All those feelings of inferiority cam back to me but I just decided to go for it anyway, and try and just do it for fun. I'm thinking of starting to play the trumpet again after a 31 year break, and am very nervous about it, but life is too short to let that hold me back.
Christa Lee she was so hard on herself because she was taught to be that way. That pianist/ teacher helped her have a different experience and to work through her fears and gain a different way of experiencing things. What a wonderful program.
She is incredible she just doesn’t know it ❤️❤️🥺🥺
I think, she simply doesn't know how beautiful she is, hence the constant uncertainty.
What a beautiful thing to say.
Havnt seen this before... wow just amazing,sue just doesn't know how fantastic she is xx
That performance was so heartfelt! Also, I love the contrast between how perpetually cool and composed Paul Lewis is and how so utterly enthusiastic Neil is about Sue's performance! Love this!
Learning to play an instrument is the greatest gift you can give to someone.
Brave lady. Beautifully played.
Moved to tears. Resonated on so many levels due to similar experiences and personality. Makes me feel I can do it too. Thanks Sue and thanks for uploading such a beautiful program.
That was very moving. When Sue says she "lost myself" into Pathetique, that is what it is about..:)
I'm a beginner and found a two paged version of this music ( treble cleff only) in an old book I have- I must set aside my own self recriminations and keep at it!
Hilarious ending! :P Love Sue Perkins so much! :)
I love Sue; talented, self-deprecating, witty and warm. She played so fantastically, it brought a tear to my eye. She worked so hard. Thanks for uploading
Respect. Take a bow.....for the honesty and the performance.
Perfect! Her playing and her! I wish I could meet her. She really is spectacular, thanks for the post!
Great performance - lovely teacher Too!!
America needs more quality programming. How I wish the Reality, SitCom and Procedural would run their cours. Then again I am madly in love with Sue Perkins. I know she doesn't swing my way, but one can always play pretend. She is such a wit and talent. I absolutely love her on QI.
Wow after 5 weeks that's impressive!
Thank you for uploading this episode. After seeing this I have decided to play the piano again. Put behind me all the frustrations and fears and play the piano from my own heart. That is what Sue has taught me. Thanks so much. (I'm crying as I type this actually).
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you very much for posting this.
thanks for the upload. she played so beautifully.
wow, that was so lovely... i think i've now totally fallen in love with Sue...
thanx for sharing!!
I'm in love with her mind and smile
She so talented , thanks for sharing .
this was so beautiful x
Brava, Sue.
I was a late starter in piano - as an adult, almost 20 years ago. I'm thrilled that this has inspired you to play again. Good luck & thanks for the comment :-)
Thank you so much for posting this. I love Sue Perkins, she's such a multi talented woman.
This was wonderful. Well done, Sue Perkins, you nailed that piece! I feel so many of the same things when I'm playing piano. Always get frustrated because I think what I play is not good enough. And then I stop. This has really given me confidence to just sit down and play and not worry if it's good enough.
artsytarts I'm like that with the accordion..feeling bad overthinking, uncertainty about my ability..this will make me think twice..
Sue played beautifully. Thank you for uploading this episode (and in such great quality too!) :)
i love the way she has the necklace and how i always wear it like that i know its there but i always hide it unlike most people show it of and i love it and her shes one of a kind and not alot of people like her x
Thank you for your comments. I love to share this kind of stuff...and she is particularly watchable. I also love anything to do with playing the piano....
She did great! I'm so proud of her!
I too must thank you for what you upload. It brings great variety to RUclips.
It is partly your fault (in a good way) that I haven't turned on the telly for two days!
Lovely! Thank you for sharing :)
I can so empathise with Sue here. Until recently, I hadn't played a musical instrument for nearly 30 years, but decided to try again. All those feelings of inferiority cam back to me but I just decided to go for it anyway, and try and just do it for fun. I'm thinking of starting to play the trumpet again after a 31 year break, and am very nervous about it, but life is too short to let that hold me back.
Don't let it hold u back.. U can do whatever u want to do, its never too late 🙂👍😉
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed!!
Luv ya Sue!
she was so great! why was she so hard on herself?? her technique is 3000 times better than mine
Because we all compare ourselves to others, and it's fatal for one's self esteem.
Christa Lee she was so hard on herself because she was taught to be that way. That pianist/ teacher helped her have a different experience and to work through her fears and gain a different way of experiencing things. What a wonderful program.
anyone else having a little sob at the recital?
You're welcome!
Thank you very much! As a true Perkins fan, I just fell even more in love with her.
Too bad I saw this 8 years after it was posted...
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I wonder if Sue bought a piano after this experience.
I can play that piece but playing it in front of a discerning audience I could not do, I'd have a nervous breakdown.