BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4 (18th Chopin Competition, first stage)

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BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU - Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4 (18th Chopin Competition, first stage)
7.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
XVIII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im. Fryderyka Chopina
Sesja 2
The 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition
Second session
BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU (Kanada / Canada)
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Etiuda cis-moll op. 10 nr 4 / Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4
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@felix_music 2 жыл бұрын

this guy is insane. one of the best interpretations i've ever heard.

@anadjurdjevic1279 2 жыл бұрын

Evgeny Kissin

@felix_music 2 жыл бұрын

@@anadjurdjevic1279 what does kissin refer to? we're talking about one of the best interpretations, not about the best one - and (in my opinion) the one from kissin is way too fast :)

@robertadalle3172 2 жыл бұрын

Perfezione assoluta , brillantezza del tocco, fraseggio , non esiste esecuzione migliore a questa.

@duartenicholas7369 2 жыл бұрын

He’s up there with Dmitry Shishkin

@felix_music 2 жыл бұрын

@@duartenicholas7369 can't actually agree on that. shishkin's op.10/4 lacks a bit on dynamics (sounds too compressed) in my view - but that could also be the recording/post processing... but he's definitely a great pianist, especially like his mephisto waltz! :)

@user83929h 11 ай бұрын

This is hands down the BEST performance of this piece I’ve seen.

@elsun2799 11 ай бұрын

I agree

@pomarancz_3618 11 ай бұрын

i absolutely agree

@yetao5801 11 ай бұрын

And by a substantially large margin.

@galaxy.9162 11 ай бұрын

Fr bruce and his phrasing is just completely off the charts and he showed it off in so many pieces, this, the variations and the 1st concerto as well as the ballade are my favorites from the competition

@ayushrudra8600 11 ай бұрын

ive been making a playlist of my favorite chopin recordings for all his pieces so i have listened to many op 10.4's and i wholeheartedly agree with this

@cofu860 2 жыл бұрын

This is the only rendition where all the accompanying hand's chords are heard. It adds a completely new layer to the piece.

@loveispatient0808 Жыл бұрын

Yes one of the best!👏👏

@rodrigolandaromero Жыл бұрын

What about Claudio Arrau’s version?

@alexfreakdaxer927 Жыл бұрын

Maurizio Pollini.

@ArgentAlapin Жыл бұрын

Chiu also does a great job with the voicing, and his overall interpretation is very sharp which makes me like it as much as Bruce's.

@jbd1989 2 жыл бұрын

i feel like i heard every individual note with this dude playing every other interpretation i’ve heard just kind of sounds mushy, very nicely done

@thefaze1096 2 жыл бұрын

give a chance to dmitry shishkin, it’s also good

@paulzeng6211 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately playing it faster by even 1 metronome beat requires tremendous skill. Anyone can play it slow and expressive. Use of pedal makes it easier as well.

@chimchady3149 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I feel too! I am so astonished by how clear each note is. It sounds like he was playing staccato but if we listen more closely, he was actually still keeping the slurs in the original score. To have so much control at this speed is just insane

@tonyaventura5603 2 жыл бұрын

Garcia Garcia butchered this etude in the competition. Liu’s is almost perfect.

@paulzeng6211 2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyaventura5603 I think so too. Can you check out my interpretation on my youtube channel? It's in the video UBC Nest 2nd Try, the comment section has the number 4 etude. Good day.

@simpy968 2 жыл бұрын

damn the attention to dynamics and detail is crazy

@BlueGrovyle 2 жыл бұрын

I like his accents a lot. He showed me so many notes that I didn't really appreciate too much before.

@Algorox 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention his clarity, sense of rhythm, and spontaneity.

@marysia_li1417 2 жыл бұрын

it iss😩✋🎹

@user-sz6qd3lk8w 6 ай бұрын

This guy breaks all records. He's not only going at top speed but at the same time bringing to life Chopin's dynamic markings.

@PhilipGarciaReacts 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce knows how to sprinkle the thunder and ride the lightning!

@ryanaiden 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t have put it better myself.

@marysia_li1417 2 жыл бұрын

exactly!!

@rogerchandler8415 11 ай бұрын

Incredible dynamic control. Clarity. Speed. Nuance. He makes music out of this etude. He plays with great technical skill but also with great musical sensitivity.

@DomskiPlays Жыл бұрын

WHAT?! this is the best interpretation holy shit

@ShiraShyne Жыл бұрын

i like how he plays the three chords at 1:07 A lot of other pianists like to just play it mainly the same & loudly, but this one he plays it calmer/softer and puts alot of character to each chord

@jakezavala 9 ай бұрын

First time I’ve heard it like that myself! I’ve been practicing this piece for a year and I’m totally doing it this way from now on!

@girtzjeffrey Ай бұрын

Wow Bruce nailed this etude. The expression, placement, and sharps are perfect. Outstanding!

@austinkomachi 2 жыл бұрын

His right hand sounds magical. So fast, so clear, so even, and he can control perfectly how soft and loud he plays. However, I am most impressed with his left hand. He truly understands where the melody comes from in this étude. Moments like 0:14mindblown me as i’ve had my fair share of renditions of this étude but I’ve never heard anything like this.

@africanhistory Жыл бұрын

I cant hear nothing, And Tiffany Poon what say you of her version?

@austinkomachi Жыл бұрын

@@africanhistory She's a fantastic player and I'm a big fan. However, her interpretation can't really be compared with Bruce Liu's. They are completely different! It seems like Tiffany Poon puts emphasis on the "fast notes" as the melody for most of the piece like most pianists do. By all means, it is a good interpretation and it is considered pretty standard for this etude. However, Bruce Liu's interpretation is different and I personally prefer it more.

@wilsonclark3072 Жыл бұрын

Of course his right hand is magical, he's single.

@tridinh8217 Жыл бұрын

@@africanhistory you can hear how distinct it is on his left hand at 0:14 compared to other versions

@kakasvk Жыл бұрын

@@tridinh8217 That Fazioli piano is probably helping that too, which is, compared to Steinway, brighter and clearer, less muddy, which can help especially with clearness of bass notes like here.

@galaxy.9162 7 ай бұрын

Its almost like the entire piece he was slowly crescendoing… It didnt feel rush or give an anxious feeling. It just gave one of build up and passion. Greatest performance of this.

@234sail Жыл бұрын

If I'm having a bad day, I try to listen to this amazing performance to lift me up and restore my faith in the human race. Talent on loan from God. (R.L.)

@wielandhartwich3184 3 ай бұрын

Right you are.

@ShaYWoo4264 9 ай бұрын

For me this is the best op10 no4 performance

@BlackTypeM 27 күн бұрын

最後、控えめに手を放すのが斬新。

@goldbrocadepurl 4 күн бұрын

Chopin would be proud of Bruce Lıu

@ahmetbaturalpmirzabey5141 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I think this interp. Has the best sound control of all

@davidofpiano423 2 жыл бұрын

Astounding dynamic range and his ability to layer is just incredible, especially in such a high pressure performance situation. No question that he deserved first place.

@user-uw8os2mw1i 5 ай бұрын

Mogę słuchać tej pięknej muzycznej opowieści bez końca

@user-pw8sf3dy9x Жыл бұрын

本当にその通りだと感じます。何回も何回も聴いていますが心地よくなります、飽きることがありません。出会えて良かったです。

@piotrsawicki9582 Жыл бұрын

This. This is the best interpretation on op.10 no.4 there is.

@adelapark6657 Жыл бұрын

This etude is so well known and his clear sounds, articulations, voicing, speed and dynamics are just fantasic! He finds hidden melody lines, layers, adequate pedalling with stunning interpretation is just breathtaking!! Worth more than a Gold medal! Happy First Anniversary! 👏👏👍👍💙 😆🥳🎂🍌🍒

@LeonThomasian Жыл бұрын

Legend has it the crowd did not clap because they were too busy picking up their jaws from the floor.

@loveispatient0808 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@AnimelodyPiano Жыл бұрын

Best recording/performance of this piece to date and it's live during a competition too lol

@kingalou1 2 жыл бұрын

A very attractive way of playing piano... full of passion, expression and joy, not to mention the insane technique! Hope he'll simply prove that he deserves to join the club of the greatest.

@user-om9sx5yw7f Ай бұрын

Liu氏の素晴らしい息を吞む演奏に何時も魅せられております。

@kokkeeboon 2 жыл бұрын

It's electrifying from start to finish.

@user-hl9qz2tf2m 2 жыл бұрын

とにかく切れ味が良い。疾走感があるけど焦りがなく、音の一粒ひとつぶが役割を担ってきちんと鳴っているから、聴いていてすごく気持ちがいいです。美しい音楽をありがとう…

@pianoplayrpiano99 2 ай бұрын

Holy buckets Batman! Lightening fast and super clean. Maybe the best performance I heard of this etude.

@hosekisama4956 2 жыл бұрын

can't take my eyes off you

@fishismyfriends613 2 жыл бұрын

As a pianist I am very happy to this guys getting into the music is just amazing. And also his hand is so relaxed when playing in such a high speed.

@jeffj2495 2 жыл бұрын

This is played so well, and so fast, that it almost sounds like magic to me. I can't imagine ever playing that well - regardless of how much I practiced. Just amazing.

@AlbertoHernandez-zm9ul 2 жыл бұрын

Same! I have a master's degree in piano playing but it means nothing.

@sagar1992 2 жыл бұрын

You gotta start too early in life. There's no hope for adults in piano.

@balladin9200 Жыл бұрын

@@sagar1992 Not true, I mean it isn't really disproven but imma Mythbust it.

@crescforte Жыл бұрын

@@sagar1992 bruce Liu started relatively late! Aged 14

@sagar1992 Жыл бұрын

@@balladin9200 Any examples you got? I don't think there's any concert pianist who started late and got this far.

@nicolehourcade 2 жыл бұрын

He deserved to be the winner because he is the best and different.What he brings to the music i can’t explain, you just have to feel. J ‘espère le voir sur une scène prochainement 🙏💝💐🎶🌺🎵🙌❤️‍🔥

@kenelliott8562 2 ай бұрын

I don't very often get goosebumps crawling all over my skin, but I have goosebumps crawling all over my skin!!

@owlcu Ай бұрын

Astonishingly fluid dexterity. He is beyond amazing.

@first8660 2 жыл бұрын

First ever pianist that played this piece and I got goosebumps.

@fattit7598 2 жыл бұрын

This is so different from the other Etude op 10 no 4's I've heard. Much more delicate but it never looses the melody or speed... Fantastic interpretation!

@pandaz1993himick 2 жыл бұрын

It's full of bravery but still sparkly and clear, which is so often missing from this piece and its various iterations!

@janinaa8219 2 жыл бұрын

To się chyba nazywa artyzm,osobowość,charyzma,miłość w każdej zagranej przez niego nucie

@dmp9176 2 жыл бұрын

This is impressive, you can see how he uses the harmonics pedal, the una corda, makes the dynamic of the piece unique and also the tempo❤❤❤❤

@metoriteon 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure he uses the una corda? I can’t see any obvious places where his left leg moves or where the keyboard shifts to the right.

@user-zp9dz2hd3b 2 жыл бұрын

このエチュードは内声がとても綺麗に出ていて素晴らしい🎵

@pekycheng6485 Жыл бұрын

Never think of this way of interpretation, I can say it is so delicate with crystal-clear notes but also full with fiery passion. Presto on point - super quick but no furious feeling. LH makes also beautiful line that no one did the same. Incredible! It is more than words I can say. Bruce is one of the best on this piece.

@MrFreshLizard 2 жыл бұрын

개인적으로 지금까지 들은 추격 중에서 제일 맘에 든다

@derekalexander7034 Ай бұрын

Phenomenal performance.

@user-xw2en3dr2c 4 ай бұрын

細かい音がほどよく大きすぎずに気持ちの良い感じででているのできいていて楽しいし、曲の先がききたくなってくるような演奏だ。

@MootPoot 5 ай бұрын

This guy is the bruce lee of piano

@Seyit-Mehmet 24 күн бұрын

This is just undescribable

@freeelectron52 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! So great to see a true artist being recognised.

@maryw9841 2 жыл бұрын

It is really very very valuable especially today, when low people more and more enter high places and so many reasonable common senses have been replaced by perverse mindset, without face and heart. High quality is being driven away by low one.

@freeelectron52 2 жыл бұрын

@@maryw9841 indeed. The decadence is at a peak today. We need to preserve the fine arts that nourish the Spirit. These young talents are essential.

@3263927 7 ай бұрын

it's the best play of this etude I heard! thank you!

@user-uw8os2mw1i 3 ай бұрын

Kocham to wykonanie,które towarzyszy mi kazdego dnia od samego rana ,muzyka rafiająca do głębi serca

@yoshimi5720 2 жыл бұрын

神星✨素晴らし過ぎる🤩✨

@msmorado 2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, you have to issue the CHOPIN Etude Complete album someday soon.

@Algorox 2 жыл бұрын

I'm also inclined to hear the core Chopin pieces he didn't play at the competition, like the four ballades, the 24 preludes, and the second concerto.

@LC-ig2jm 2 жыл бұрын

We would rather Bruce tackle the large scale masterpieces like the Ballades, scherzi, polonaises, and the 2nd Concerto. We already know Bruce is technically supreme….

@woaixiaobang 2 ай бұрын

我爱这位钢琴家的弹法

@user-uo4lc1dx3g 2 жыл бұрын

この人の演奏1番好きだっ！

@thegreenpianist7683 2 жыл бұрын

0:31 great voicing! Superb rendition, not a surprise he won.

@NorthCascadeshiker 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!! ❤❤

@albinavavrincova9705 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal! Thank you Bruce. What a talent!

@hannastaszak1684 2 жыл бұрын

Cudowna muzyka genialnego Chopina, boskie wykonanie. Dziękuję.

@jonidjuanda5013 2 жыл бұрын

Great performance. Cant wait to hear him live.

@user-hk8ti8po4b Жыл бұрын

It's a great performance with amazing techniques. It's one of the best performances ever. It was a series of surprises the whole time I listened to it. He is a great pianist with both musicality and technique.

@mikehughes6582 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible talent. Flawless interpretation.

@Mugi577 2 жыл бұрын

Chopin would be smiling at this

@chutdigadut 2 жыл бұрын

Savage. Everything I've ever wanted from this etude. Amazing

@DJazium 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@hubertratajczak9585 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing musicality

@cbgirl8547 2 жыл бұрын

i like that he chose the FAZIOLI ❤️

@christopherpericolosi-king4979 3 ай бұрын

This is by far one of the most technically perfect and impressively played performances of this ive ever seen!

@sk-fk7om 2 жыл бұрын

The sound is infinitely clear♬

@kaiji1 6 ай бұрын

he's too good

@riccardorizza843 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning performance, I adore it

@steventsun Жыл бұрын

i really love the pedalling at 1:09

@peterp4rker472 Жыл бұрын

What technique?

@steventsun 8 ай бұрын

@@peterp4rker472 just the right time to hold that sustain pedal

@kerawelt2008 2 жыл бұрын

This is insanely smashing ! Two thumbs up

@muammererboy4889 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo bravissimo. Molto delicato. Grazioso e forte fortissimo. Felicitazioni. Ed auguri. In bocca al Lupo per il futuro.

@edwardpotasznyk1691 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Artist Congratulations

@vprajapa Жыл бұрын

1:11 left hand just on point.

@freeelectron52 2 жыл бұрын

Music from a genius played by a genius.

@piotrgorski9786 2 жыл бұрын

Po dobrej wódzie lepszy jestem w etiudzie. Ja jestem King Bruce Liu sonata mistrz!

@adelefalcone1932 2 жыл бұрын

Geniale, talentuosissimo, divino !!!!!🌹👏👏👏

@shawnsullivan1997 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible. What else really needs to be said? A well deserving champion.

@ryszardmirski8557 2 жыл бұрын

kompletnie piękne wykonanie...

@annatirindelli8879 2 жыл бұрын

DIVINO, UNICO, INIMITABILE, IRRAGGIUNGIBILE👍🏻👌🏻💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 CONGRATULAZIONI VIVISSIME PER LE VOSTRE MAGISTRALI INTERPRETAZIONI 🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐🌹🌹🙏🏻🙏🏻 CON STIMA ED AMMIRAZIONE. Cordiali saluti dall' Italia. Anna e Luigi

@user-suesoo 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect harmony of strong and sensibility

@mihi4719 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!!!!

@nadejdagoski5130 Жыл бұрын

Interprétation qui met réellement la technique au service l’art! Magnifique

@huikwanyuet2001 2 жыл бұрын

best articulation i have ever listened🥰

@chingchen5062 Жыл бұрын

I like how he just move his hair so causally in the beginning.

@ip9153 2 жыл бұрын

Loving it...very well interpreted

@elisabethgarcia9691 2 жыл бұрын

Just perfectt!

@user-bd5gw5xv5k 3 ай бұрын

ホロヴィッツを思い出しました。素晴らしい演奏です。現世に現れてくれて嬉しいです。

@freddygomez3952 2 жыл бұрын

Masterfully played

@potuchiaritpiano05 2 жыл бұрын

So fantastic 👏

@ElazarYershovFilms 11 ай бұрын

Bruce is a fantastic pianist and even greater showman.

@Spoons888 8 күн бұрын

what on earth?????? So good!

@opticalmixing23 Жыл бұрын

This is so much skill that it would wake the dead !!

@vh9966 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!

@andrewf2630 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing experience is life? How did Chopin invent such music? Its almost so perfect doesnt seem human.

@patriciagraham2287 2 жыл бұрын

Xiaoyo - you have done it again! - mesmerized us all with your magic fingers. I so admire your piano skills. Just amazing!

@magdakoral806 2 жыл бұрын

Omg the ending gave me chills

@RaindropCantabile 2 жыл бұрын

I love the little bounces at 0:52