Yunchan is a whole package. Never felt from any greatest musicians before. Apart from all the obvious qualities like stoicism, patience, grace, discipline, intellect, he is noble which makes perfect sense when he plays Beethoven. He also reveres… music, higher energy or whatever you call it. How he brings incredible joy to so many people…just so special.

"I spent maybe um three days" That one sentence makes me speechless.

He is a stoic, introverted, patient and dedicated man who sacrifices everything and devotes himself entirely to music. It is like an ascetic or a monk who pursues the truth. He is polite, gentle, pure and sincere, and opens his heart to us without any pretense or hiding. He is as innocent as a child. The music he loves so much is so pure that it moves people. He is a rare person in this world, and he touches the world with his very presence.

Finally, he's set to touch the audience with J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations at the illustrious Carnegie Hall on April 25, 2025! Congratulations, Yunchan! Tears of joy are flowing 😭

26:23 "I don't know" is the only authentic answer to that question. Mature artists, in all genres, understand and recognize the truth in this statement.

I can see how much Anderson is so into Yunchan's music. So cute.

People who think Mozart piano music is easy are by and large people who never tried to play Mozart!

I would like to express how moved I was by the Rach 3 performance of Mr. Lim and Ms. M Alsop at the Van Cleburne Competition. The music they made together was out of this world, and hope for a greater humanity still exists through this performance. Let's imagine that a female conductor in her 60s, a Korean pianist in his teens, and a local orchestra in Texas presented the best music of this universe. This didn't happen before the 21st century. Regardless of all the problems of our time, man continues to strive towards a harmonious world. I am happy because I have lived and witnessed such positive events.

Yes! Everything we're seeing right now is a historical moment.

The greatest living pianist!

42:15 "I played my heart out, and I played for artists in the sky". What a beautiful, poetic, and inspiring young man. An artist for the ages.

Oh that Goldberg at the end!

For me, Yunchan's absolute devotion to the music is just as moving as the music itself. In a recent interview for a Korean magazine, Yunchan said that his current lifestyle of performing, traveling and practicing is so demanding that he questions whether he can live a long life 😢. Let's always remember that he is still a human being, on a very personal mission to become one with the music, and that it is a privilege for us to be able to peek into his journey.

Great success for Yunchan at his New York Philharmonic Debut! He chose the Ossia for this occassion. But may use the smaller cadenza for either of his other performances. The audience went Wild with a standing ovation! The conductor James Gaffigan posted it was an honor to play with him on his twitter page.

Yunchan Lim's playing Bach's Goldberg variation attacked my heart. I'm so moved and touched so I feel like to cry....he is sooooooo bearutiful, I've never seen such kind of beautiful artist. He is an angel. He makes all people who see and listen his playing piano humble, happy, moved..... I cannot express how beautiful he is with any words at all. I'm honored I can enjoy his playing piano, thanks God.

Can it be said that yunchan lin's interpretatations of rach make this work an understandable language as he draws his audience into his very soul.

Amongst many many things, the way Yunchan improvises is truly genius - I heard this in person in London and Italy when he played the same set but there were so many differences that were inspired by the moment. I have an inclination to believe that his famous Siciliano interpretation had some improvisation in the left hand as well. He really knows how to bring music to life and touch the minds and souls of so many

He usually kept calm during the interview but turned into the beautiful monster on the stage. Love to watch his passion and innocent about music.

I don't know much about classical music even though I grew up listening to it. I fell in love with it deeply all bc of Yun Chan's brilliant performances and passion. He is an incredible soul, one that comes along so rarely. I pray that this commercial world doesn't damage his artistry or him as a person. He needs to be protected from it all bc that's how special he is.

It is unavoidable to love this human being, as well as this miraculous young pianist. He is a superstar on his way to becoming a musical supernova.

Yunchan is an aesthete. A pure musical spirit... ..

I feel so lucky to be in this world with Yunchan Lim.

윤찬 is like a saint of pianist coming from the Cosmos

1:28:33 Bach..Yunchan Lim..Beautiful🥹🤍🖤🎹

펜데믹으로 1년이 연기되어 18세인 임윤찬이 클라이번 컴페티션에 나올 수 있어서 럭키한 윤찬이라는 나의 코멘트에 한국에서 이미 그의 연주를 알아봤던 나의 인친이 말하길.... 그에게 럭키한 것보다 클라이번 주최측이 더 럭키할 것이다 했는데 그말이 맞았다고 두고두고 느끼게 된다. 밴 클라이번 이후에 보여주는 연주들에서도 그의 연주는 나의 마음을 움직이게 한다. 하느님이 그를 보호해 주시길 늘 기도한다. 우리 인류에게 보내준 보석이기에....

I really hope those out for profit don’t rob him of his sole, like “they” have with everything else. Yes he needs protecting, like a very rare and priceless gift. When he opens his heart, we must reciprocate.❤️

He is so humble and reserved but so powerful and expressive. Very unique character

Listened to his Rach 3 in person last Friday at NY Phil. It was shocking, and my heart almost exploded. I still can't get it out of my head.

Greg, you’re so kind generous to interview with Yunchan. Thank you for your job

Truly a great artist! We are indeed fortunate to be witnesses to his Art!

Wonderful wonderful man. So sensible and sensitive and spiritual. God bless him for his gift to us.

Yunchan played a stellar Rach 3 last night at Geffen hall! Complete Standing ovation!

Hi Yunchan, we will be waiting to hear your Goldberg variations.

❤He just brings heaven to earth❤

3:50 They cannot find the words to express enough their feeling about yunchan's play... of course.. no words enough in the world to describe his play.....

Is there a way we can ALL get to hear him practice, since only "30% of what he practiced came out" at this historic performance? ☺

1:28:12 ~ 1:30:50 Yunchan Lim - BACH Goldberg Variation, BWV 988(Theme)

He is adorable, can't stop admire his purity❤

I JUST LOVE THIS YOUNG MAN YUNCHAN LIM

I'm also still feeling the thrill when i got his performance last year Van Cliburn Competion. Thank you guys for reminding me that beautiful moments.

Thanks Yunchan♡ Thanks Joy and Greg♡

42:10 When Yunchan says he played his heart out even though he was nervous, and then says that he played for "the artists in the sky" it made me cry because Yunchan IS THE LITTLE PRINCE so pure and innocent and noble 😭😭😭😭😭💚💚💚💚💙💜💜💜💜

The best young artist of 21th and all future centuries.

This video is such an appropriate and wonderful compilation of the majesty of Yunchan Lim''s artistry. He truly is a gift to music and he will touch many lives with his love of music and ability to express it.

Ms. Roe & Mr. Anderson Thank you so much for professional interpretation. I don't know much about classical music at all, after Yunchan Lim I become Classical music lover, I can't believe myself... my life seems happier and more joyful..., Since last year VC competition I listen clasical music every day. I feel like I'm spell-bound by Yunchan!!

30:08... so agree..mind blowing to me too... 18 yrs old thinking in that way

thank you Yunchan. First time i feel hope and beauty since the universal lockdown. Thank you

I am so looking forward to Yunchan's The Goldberg Variations,BWV 988.

1:28:32 In his performance of Goldberg, he channels a pure prayer that flows from the Divine to the Deep.

I watched the film ‘Crescendo’ and came to find this footage. Thank you for Anderson &Roe for this heartfelt backstage show. Thank Van Cliburn for bring Yunchan to us! I am overwhelmed by this young artist who is hermit like soul. I hope people just let him live in his way.

Maybe it's just me not quite understanding languages other than Korean and English, but compared to other international competitions, the amount and quality of the contents Caliburn creates and shares with us are amazing and delicious. The things we can appreciate always extend when shared and expressed by more people. Thanks a lot for these great backstage series.

This is just a classic legendary! Can’t stop watching and hearing his music. Just can’t get enough of it!

Thank you very much I agree with you whole heartedly. The boy loves his music passionately and in his hands it lives and breathes-pulsates with wonderful life. I really look forward to his recording of the Goldbergs.

Yunchan Lim has given us the gift of revealing to us his gentle, sincere emotions and supreme musical talent in a manner that has endeared him to audiences throughout the world. This very young man has extraordinary humility and charm to match his talent at the piano. Yunchan Lim's performance are unique in that he blends his music with a stage presence that invites the audience to yearn for more! He has delivered the classics in a manner I have never seen before. As he walks off the stage, he leaves the audience with such joy and enthusiasm for his magnificent performances. Thank you Yunchan Lim for the gift of yourself and music which lifts our spirits!!❤

순수하고 맑은 어린왕자... 윤찬의 영혼이 다치지 않기를...

He is a vessel for those "artists in the skies." He is a medium. He is otherworldly in that respect. Angels fly all about him when he plays🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜🕊️💜We are truly graced by this young artist. Many earthly blessings to him. In His name I pray.❤️Amen.

Thank you Minsoo Son, Thank you Yunchan lim, Thank you Elizabeth and Greg, Thank you Van Cliburn. Praise The Lord!

Thanks Greg and Elizabeth for sharing your experiences and insights on Yuncham Lim. Really appreciate all the love and support you have given to this humble man & the other winners of last year's Van Cliburn Competition. Keep up the good work! Really learned and enjoyed these videos.

I’m so honorable for being an audience of Yunchan LIM! He is such kind a humble person and pure soul!! He is one with music, not just playing! Every single note that he plays is very natural, elegant, sophisticated, passionate and marvelous… I’m very grateful to listen him and have this wonderful musician of the 21st century….. May GOD bless him all the time! Thank you so much! When I’m suffered, you gave me a courage and hope to move on for a good way. Hug LIM! Sending much love, happiness, abundance and peace… we need this sort of musicians more in crazy world nowadays….. Thanks again!! I can’t stop listening his playing!! Boost my morale and others!🎉Everybody, Cheer Up!!🎉👍👏👏👏👏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏

Love both of you with all your comments love rhe cat too ...what a fantastic pianist artist and human being can't wait to hear more and more divine playing from him wishing him the best !

If I had been lucky enough to meet him, I would have been gushing and speechless also. He is a wonder to behold and to hear. The standing ovation after the Rach3 says it all. 🤩💖

❤..amazing.ONCE IN A LIFETIME PIANIST.

ending is perfect

1:28:13 Goldberg.....So beautiful. Please making other video. Thank you for this Yunchan's video.

God, Greg is so in love!

I so much appreciate the joy and knowledge of Greg and Elizabeth Joy! You add so much to the magic of experiencing the phenomenon called Yunchan Lim!💖

1:36:41 Amazing Goldberg variations played by Yunchan Lim!!

지난 1년 동안 클라이번 유툽만 보다가 어제 뉴욕필 하고 연주하는 걸 보니, 윤찬군이 키가 많이 컷고 또 얼굴도 더 멋지게 변한 것 같았다. 이곳에서의 소년은 크고 있었다 ^^

Yunchan is outstanding, both as an artist and as a person. His technique, poetry, sensitivity and inventiveness are just amazing; it's quite unbelievable that he has all these gifts at a such young age. Furthermore he's a very humble and spiritual person. I think that the pianistic level that he has reached so young is also due to his personal and inner philosophical views. Our world shows daily such miseries, that we really need persons like him to make it better. Thanks finally to Mr.Anderson and Ms. Roe, you are really two great presenters, I've enjoyed each second of your program.

Yunchan Lim and his heartfelt performance, was a glimpse of Almighty God’s graciousness and love . . .

How can one be SO GREAT and SO ADORABLE at the same time? This was such a gift for so many Yunchan Lim's fans! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. I will watch and watch and watch! ❤

Yunchan Lim's Goldberg 1:28:13

Greg was indeed prescient... Yunchan Lim really did win... This is the difference between a true professional and those who don't know much about music who thought Mozart was "easy"... !

Capturing a legend Pianist Yoon Chan Lim's Bach Goldberg Variations are about to be released on record. Like Greg, I had tears in my eyes at the end.... It's been a long time coming. I'm so happy that both of you were able to get through to me and reach those emotional heights together~^^/

1:31:10 로의 말대로 그의 순수성이 지켜지길..ㅠㅠ 우린 임윤찬이라는 너무나 특별하고 귀한 영혼을 선물받았어요. 부디 그가 행복하게 그의 음악을 계속 해나가길..

Thank you so much, Liz and Greg! Blessings!

Yunchan's Cliburn Interview 3:30 short clips from each round backstage 4:30 introduction 6:18 about Fanfare Toccata (I spent maybe.. 3 days?) 7:24 choosing piano 8:58 about Mozart 12:00 about Chopin Variation (heart shake) 13:15 Preliminary backstage (I try to think about nothing) 26:21 Quarterfinal backstage 1 (I dont know..) - about Riecar and Beethoven variation 28:04 so nervous 31:10 Quarterfinal backstage 2 - about the semifinal 39:40 Semifinal backstage 1-1 - about Transcendental Etudes 41:44 Semifinal backstage 1-2 (played for the artists in the sky) 46:21 about friends 51:30 about Mozart Concerto 22 54:04 Semifinal backstage 2-1 - about Fischer's cadenza 55:57 about his teacher Sohn (importance of improvisation) & childhood memories (Paganini improvisation) 1:04:28 how he started piano 1:05:56 before the final round 1:18:00 secret of his success 1:20:32 Texas audience 1:25:41 future plan (Goldberg variation) 1:28:12 ********Playing Aria******** (music starts from 1:28:32)

He maybe really loves Bach. ending with Goldberg... TT

1:28:12 Goldberg Variation playing

This was a blast to be able to fan out one more time.

It is so lucky for me to be able to live in the same era with all those great, young and talented artists! ❤

아..예상치도 못한 골드베르그 연주에 완전 무너졌다..세상에 어떻게 이런 해석을...

Bravo!

His interview inspired me a lot.

I remember having such a lovely time at the duo’s recital in Seoul. I am so happy to join your excitement in our love for Yunchan!!

His performance always touches my heart. I'm also crying... Thank you so much to Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe.

Nice video! Why don’t the Cliburn commission Yunchan to a special concert? The anniversary of his historic win is coming up.

I've watched this episode numerous times now and I must say Greg and Elizabeth did a phenomenal job putting it together - their comments were all ON POINT and this was a masterful PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST CALLED YUNCHAN AS A YOUNG MAN. Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

Thank you for the Van Cliburn videos. I pray that all who come here will be blessed and glorified by the Lord. 🙏🤗🍷🎵

I have just began to study classical guitar and Yunchan is a god sent inspiration for me.

I really enjoyed this video and comments from two pianists Greg and Roe who are also humble and warm heart to music. I have heard classical music for 30 years, I've never met this pianist, Yunchan Lim. His music is beyond the nature of human desire to express amazing music. Whenever I listen to his performances, I fall in love music more powerful though. Thank you.

Благодарю за возможность просмотра этого контента! Скромный, застенчивый Ангел с небес снизошел на нашу грешную Землю! Сколько духовного огня вместило зто тело ! Как он может так гореть Музыкой, не сгорая! Он играет сложнейший репертуар , преодолевая невероятные технические сложност играючись и , порой, без видимых усилий! Техника Юнчена Лима находится далеко за гранью фантастики!!! Он неподражаем и незабываем!!!

Crying every time I hear it and I keep listening to it since I discovered it three days ago, a little late for me, but you guys were there and I can’t imagine what cloud you were in while being immersed in his music . . .

Fanfare Toccata is very challenging for every pianists…(how long did it take you to play it?) I spent uh…maybe…THREE DAYS. Lol 😂 Love love love his talent, honesty and shy personality. I wish I can see his performance live at a concert hall. So hard to get a ticket…

Not since Secretariat separated himself from the field by 31 lengths at the 1973 Belmont Stakes has a public performer separated themselves from the pack so dramatically as did Yunchan during this competition. Their performances are, each in their own way, exhilarating, exciting and once-in-a-lifetime spectacular. Bravo!

If Yunchan is the reincarnation of anyone it would have to Franz Liszt.

Thank you Yunchan lim Thank you Elizabeth and Greg Thank you Van Cliburn

So passionate pianist become a shy boy when he done

It was a great time to talk about him while watching his video. Thank you all of Cliburn staffs.

It seems like I watched a year long movie. A movie that started with the Van Cliburn competition last year and ended with the Goldberg Aria today, it was incredibly beautiful, touching nostalgic, and moving. I sincerely look forward to Yun-chan's future, and I am grateful to Greg and Liz for providing the best artistic empathy.