All 3 pianists did a stellar job, but Anthony's playing is so refined and mature. It's so refreshing to hear the F-minor concerto played so wonderfully! Good luck to all the finalist!
I actually got tears in my eyes when William Ge played the first Concerto, i've never heard this before and it's absolutely beautiful! I've been following along since day one and I think Williams is fantastic! Trying to learn to play piano myself and i can't stop beeing amazed by this competition and the skill level of everyone. looking forward to the final result tonight!
Every thing with MA is so clear. No "noise" in the sound. She never plays dynamically beyond where it sounds good. Perhaps less virtuosic than others but I`d rather hear this.
Ben: your contribution to these chats with the contestants has been wonderful!. You will have to use your great approach to have a better orchestra for a Competition like this. Thank you!
A comment by the man from the Warsaw Chopin competition seemed to imply that the F minor Chopin concerto was somehow not in the same class as the E minor concerto... considering Daniel Ratinov was playing the F minor in the very session he was presenting and more. especially since, as we know that the F minor concerto was originally written before the E minor, I found it a wonderful choice on Ratinov's part to couple the Polonaise Fantasy in A flat major op 61 with the A flat second movement of the F minor, highlighting Chopin's particular attachment to the key of A flat major, his personal nickname for his closest friend Tytus Woyciechowski.
I didn’t find his comment even remotely inappropriate. He shared a lighthearted anecdote about a superstition that only a player who chooses the E minor piano concerto wins the competition-a notion that has held true historically, if you look at the competition’s past. He didn’t undermine Anthony’s choice of final piece at all; in fact, quite the opposite. He seemed genuinely pleased that we had players selecting the F minor concerto this year. Anthony delivered a fantastic performance, and I hope the jury acknowledges this tomorrow. He and William Ge are my two favorites.
As an amateur, if someone walks right next to the piano, as I play, my mind goes blank. I look at the keys, as if I’m sitting there for the first time. If a person walks into a room as I play, no problem. Stage fright!!! Can’t imagine what these young folks feel….big hall vs small hall. With or without orchestra. Phones & coughing & program shuffling….maybe a flash or 2 from cameras…
What can one expeft with 1 Day of rehearsal, 3 different interps, with hobbyist/semi pro's. Not everyone can have a world-class Symphony orchestra at their disposal.
@@biffii5568You don't need a world-class orchestra. A decent one is enough to play this accompaniment. One,or two players out of tune, it is enough to ruin the performance
I disagree. I think that orchestra sounded great all things considered. I have pp, and yes there were a few intonation problems at times. And I have had the same problem with the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, yada yada yada. So give these fine musicians a break. They did a great job under very difficult circumstances, with virtually no time for rehearsal as an ensemble, or with any of the pianists, each with some wildly different interpretations.
There is no full time professional orchestra in the Miami area any more. So I am sure these were volunteer players put together just for the occasion. Quite good considering this situation.
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All 3 pianists did a stellar job, but Anthony's playing is so refined and mature. It's so refreshing to hear the F-minor concerto played so wonderfully! Good luck to all the finalist!
That was so epic! All the finalists were amazing!
I actually got tears in my eyes when William Ge played the first Concerto, i've never heard this before and it's absolutely beautiful!
I've been following along since day one and I think Williams is fantastic! Trying to learn to play piano myself and i can't stop beeing amazed by this competition and the skill level of everyone. looking forward to the final result tonight!
Lmao it took 8 seconds into the first performance for someone's phone to ring.
William Ge blends in with the orchestra as one, love it
what beautiful and great concept. to engage everyone watching this video. Thank you Ben💗
Every thing with MA is so clear. No "noise" in the sound. She never plays dynamically beyond where it sounds good. Perhaps less virtuosic than others but I`d rather hear this.
Ma = equlibrium and perfection
Great playing by Ma and the others.
Angeline Ma Piano Goddess
Starts 1:50:15
Let’s hope we hear more of her Artistry with time
@@ronl7131 If you love Brahms, there is some wonderful stuff of hers on RUclips
I loved every single performance! I aspire to be just as good...or close. LOL
Good vid! Intense to compete. Some beautiful Artistry!
Ben: your contribution to these chats with the contestants has been wonderful!. You will have to use your great approach to have a better orchestra for a Competition like this. Thank you!
A comment by the man from the Warsaw Chopin competition seemed to imply that the F minor Chopin concerto was somehow not in the same class as the E minor concerto... considering Daniel Ratinov was playing the F minor in the very session he was presenting and more. especially since, as we know that the F minor concerto was originally written before the E minor, I found it a wonderful choice on Ratinov's part to couple the Polonaise Fantasy in A flat major op 61 with the A flat second movement of the F minor, highlighting Chopin's particular attachment to the key of A flat major, his personal nickname for his closest friend Tytus Woyciechowski.
I didn’t find his comment even remotely inappropriate. He shared a lighthearted anecdote about a superstition that only a player who chooses the E minor piano concerto wins the competition-a notion that has held true historically, if you look at the competition’s past. He didn’t undermine Anthony’s choice of final piece at all; in fact, quite the opposite. He seemed genuinely pleased that we had players selecting the F minor concerto this year. Anthony delivered a fantastic performance, and I hope the jury acknowledges this tomorrow. He and William Ge are my two favorites.
Totally agree...especially the remark about that most of the competition winners played the E-minor. What's the point?
52:25 Please give a hand for the clipboard!
As an amateur, if someone walks right next to the piano, as I play, my mind goes blank. I look at the keys, as if I’m sitting there for the first time. If a person walks into a room as I play, no problem. Stage fright!!! Can’t imagine what these young folks feel….big hall vs small hall. With or without orchestra. Phones & coughing & program shuffling….maybe a flash or 2 from cameras…
You may want to cut the first minute of the video 😬
😂😂😂
First 15, you mean 😂
Anthony 1st, Nathaniel 2nd, Yang 3rd
Technically, the sound of the orchestra was poor. And the intonation..hmm? Pity
What can one expeft with 1 Day of rehearsal, 3 different interps, with hobbyist/semi pro's. Not everyone can have a world-class Symphony orchestra at their disposal.
@@biffii5568You don't need a world-class orchestra. A decent one is enough to play this accompaniment.
One,or two players out of tune, it is enough to ruin the performance
I disagree. I think that orchestra sounded great all things considered. I have pp, and yes there were a few intonation problems at times. And I have had the same problem with the New York Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, yada yada yada. So give these fine musicians a break. They did a great job under very difficult circumstances, with virtually no time for rehearsal as an ensemble, or with any of the pianists, each with some wildly different interpretations.
There is no full time professional orchestra in the Miami area any more. So I am sure these were volunteer players put together just for the occasion. Quite good considering this situation.
Noice