Do you remember me,Traum? I asked you to play ballade no.4 in last year... You accepted my requirements, and you said that it would be played after a month... Unfortunately, after a month passed, nothing happened. So I thought you might forget it. However, I'm not actually frustrated about it, because I thought that you are busy for playing other songs which can make you forget about it! ( I also forget lots of things...hhh ) But today, you played the Chopin Ballade no.4! Whether you forget me or not, it's not that crucial point. Only the fact that you played this song is 'Meaningful'. I played this song for few years, because I play the piano without any standard educations and I didnt see any scores, just only seeing Synthesis(?) in youtube. So I asked you to play this song... hhh I live in south korea, so i'm not actually good at English. This comment is not translated... Thank you for reading my poor English. You are one of my favorite youtubers...! - a tiny subscriber -

0:37 Traum's iconic vibrato is back

My favorite Ballade! I'm so happy this wasn't an april fools joke

Rachmaninoff : Today is my birthday. Traum : Uploads Chopin. Great video anyway.

3:27 is what shredded my heart into pieces

5:30 The most mysterious moments in Chopin. So evocative of a dreamworld.

The transition back to the opening motif at 6:37 has got to be the most satisfying musical resolution I’ve ever heard

9:12 that moment always reaches straight into my soul. What a beautiful melody

When i saw it, i yelled "WHAT !!" So loud

Traum’s specialities : - Doing a vibrato on piano - answering only by emojis 😎

1st april : Rachmaninoff's birthday Traum : *publish a Chopin's piece* Rachmaninoff : Am I a joke to you ? Traum : Yes, it's april fool

Wow, that's the hardest ballade from what I know. Amazing and lots of feels here!

I love how he just randomly upload insane pieces like this

My man Traum is hiding something from us...... Those pinkys... How can you stretch them so far?!! 😂🤣

Completely unrelated to this performance but I find it so funny how Traums itunes consists of complete sets of Etudes and explicit rap singles from a decade ago.

This is my meme profile but I’m a piano teacher and my principal plays this piece. It reminds me of the time I got hired at the music school. I have so many obstacles and challenges in my career because I deal with different kinds of students, some are easy, some are very hard to teach. And this melody just reminds me of the time I got hired and how this melody means hope. It gives me a reminder to never give up and keep doing what I love, which is to teach music.

Chopin’s most emotionally captivating and sublime masterpiece. Thank you Traum!

That moment is breathtaking 9:12 Chopin mixed elements from Ballade No. 2 there But I just realized that in this Ballade, Chopin also added parts from Ocean Etude, melodies similar to Fantaisie impromptu. I also recognize the left hand pattern from Nocturne No. 2 Near the ending of the piece, there is also a reference from "Double Thirds Etude" There probably are more things I'm unaware about

This is probably one of the most gorgeous pieces of music in the world. And masterfully executed, might I add!

The F-sharp at 5:02 might just be one of the greatest notes ever written in the history of music. It changes the meaning of the entire piece.

WOW! This piece seems a little difficult but you handled it very well! Great job 😉 👏

I was just thinking about how insane Traum’s repertoire is, and right at that moment... he uploaded this 🤯🤯

Doing all the ballades? So Impressive too! You should have a million subscribers

This video is honest, so much that Traum had to upload it on the first of april, to prove it won't be blank or a Rick Roll

I never click my subscription feed... Glad I did!

This is one of the most epic moments in KZfaq.

This ballade changed everything about the romantic era until it’s end. This Ballade is the culmination of every era of classical music.

I can say it was definitely worth the wait to hear you play the 4th ballade. I can tell your interpretation was a long time in the making, and you invested much time into what came out to be a very heartfelt performance. I've spent quite a few months with the ballade as of now and I'm still figuring out my interpretation.

The pure passion in your playing. Absolutely beautiful.

best part at 9:50 no doubt, that was so beautiful

That performance took me to heaven

I've been listening to this Ballade non stop for two weeks and you dropped this... Thank you 💐

Well..I tend to take youtube and it's 'artists' with a pinch of salt but this has changed that for me - what a performance. I 've played and known this piece all my life and this rendition is right up there imo. Real timing, poise, allowing the music to partake of it's mazurka folk breath, the passion when it arrives is a cascade of electrifying playing. the holding back on the rhythms to hold us in Chopin's emotional 'grip' is scintillating, all driven by a faultless technical ability. Really young man, an achievement you have to be immensely proud of. Well done!

Probably my most favorite piece of all time, wow this is beautiful.

You are a god damn legend, Traum. Both as your channel, anonymously, and as whomever you may be in real life. You're truly an inspiration. And thank you for playing the Ballades, they are exquisite!

I’ve been waiting for you to play this for so long! Thank you, Traum

Whenever I am having a hard time I always turn to this piece to reflect my emotions. This is why it holds such a significance in my life, guiding me through all the tough challenges I have faced. And now you playing this piece, especially at this time, brings me a lot of memories and emotion and your performance of this masterpiece makes me all the most touched. Thank for this Traum ❤️

*couldn’t resist clicking when saw 4th Ballade*

Thanks for sharing my favourite ballade with us! Beautiful interpretation

The performance was so perfect that I think he could play it for the next 100 years and it would hardly change.

This will become his most viewed video, mark my words.

Can I just say that from 11:26-12:04 was one of the best moments of my musical life and also one of the best runs Chopin ever created 🔥 I was shaking

great interpretation. love the visualizer you choose. I am so motivated.

12 minutes of pure gold. Thank you Traum!

*the most special Chopin piece. So long awaited by all of us* Congratulations Traum

9:43 to end: most intense and expresive musical coda ever created

I knew you where a straordinary pianist, but this performance really confirmed it, this is not the usual syntesia or youtube performance. beautiful dynamics, phrasing i wasnt expecting this masterpice to come out... i never commented but let me praise you as a pianist to pianist. You really made the history of youtube pianist with this performance.

I can never get over just how inspiring and emotional I feel every time I hear this and Ballade No. 1. Easily part of my top 10 favorite pieces, with Nocturne in E Minor, Op. 72 being at the top.

Super! My favourite of the 4 ballades.

I've been waiting for Traum to perform this song for so long, this just made my week!

I always feel like this ballade is a summative of the op 25 set for some reason. There's that dancy 6th parts, the thirds in the coda. The ocean-like pattern in the coda, and obviously a ton of musicality so you can take in op 25 number 7 as well.

THANK YOU I was waiting for this piece, I love it

That intro is so gorgeous 😍😍. This has to be one of the best interpretations out there

What a absolutely beautiful stunning interpretation of this master piece this really is so good well done traum you've outdone yourself with this one!

YESSSSS. I've been waiting for this!

Cold, very cold day, perfect for Chopin ... thanks Traum, amazing!

Wonderfully played Traum! 👏👏 This is probably one of Chopin's hardest pieces, as well as the most modern sounding ones The visuals are also amazing along with the sound

Happy birthday Rachmaninoff 🥳

Finally! After all this time you uploaded my favorite piano piece! Thank you!!!

I couldn't believe the fingering for the beginning measures in my edition was correct until I watched you play. After I watched you play the beginning measures it became easier. I guess I stopped resisting. That really says something about the brain and learning a new piece. Thank you so much for this.

After hearing Rousseau play this u are still superior

I SAW THIS AND I INSTANTLY CLICKED

One of the most expressive recordings I’ve heard :)

Was offline a few days and now this is waiting for me.. How wonderful! And you do this monumental work justice! Beautifully played!!

Piękno muzyki Fryderyka Chopina to fenomen graniczący z cudem ❤️

Traum, you never let us unsatisfied. On the contrary, you overflows ours feelings and make our day better. Thank you so much! This was a stupendous performance, which I will watch again. You always make the best content. I will be here with you forever. Thank you for all the meaning you bring to my life!

It's really captivating for you to play such a beautiful piece and be able to watch your hands seemingly effortlessly float up and down the keyboard. Intriguing hands indeed 🌺 Sharon

Thank you for this! We were all waiting your interpretation

Hey, just came across your channel today and I came to your latest video to tell you I’m very impressed by your skills and style. Awesome content dude keep it up 👍 it’s an absolute pleasure to listen to.

I love this ballade. It’s beautiful, and as expected, you play everything perfectly

I clicked the like button first then watch the video. I knew it will be damn good. And the fact that this is one of my fav Chopin's ballades apart from no.1

I have never really heard this piece played like this before...some much rubato...it was fantastic and I loved it! thanks for posting...

Legend says this is why he practiced op.25 no.6

Talking about the coda specifcally - i've listened to a lot of takes and i gotta say, i like yours by far the best. Im aware that your talking a more free, maybe not 100% text bound attempt (im not exactly familiär with the text, but from comparison with most others), maybe exaggarting the pedal bit but thats just what it takes sometime. And im not even gonna štart about voicing, dynaics etc, its unique yet extremely attracting. Thats why i like your coda here (and btw, prbly even B1 too) better even than Zimermans, im serious about that. Youve just somehow mastered this aggressive style thats necessary for these codas, in my eyes. Bravo

Wow, amazing, it's my favourite ballade!!!!!! Thank you very much for this !!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

One of my favorite pieces!!! So amazing

How tf did Chopin composed this fucking masterpiece?

As a wise man once said: _woah_ You've played all the Ballades (except the 3rd) at this point! Someone argues that the 1st is the best, someone else says that the 4th is better but, personally, I love all the Ballades and I just can't pick one favorite: even the less popular has astonishing moments (think of the 2nd's Coda) By the way, here's a little anecdote: I remember when I had just started exploring Chopin's music; I randomly stepped on this Ballade (at the time I knew only the 1st) and my first thought was _woah this is actually pretty easy, I could play it!_ *Lmao*

The best/hardest ballade change my mind. Love your interpretation!

Traum is the most active KZfaq pianist of my entire life! Like how do you not run outta pieces man?!! Can someones list of repertoire be this good and have a huge variety?! I would always support you for all the hard work you do for us to see on KZfaq!!! - one of your very old subscribers, still a subscriber, always will be!

대박 쇼발 4번 기다리고 있었습니다~ 100만 유튜버 가즈아

HE DID IT!!! Plz do ballade 3 Traum! You're a fucking legend!🔥

Love it, absolutely love it, i really like Chopin, and you way of interpreting its soooo gooood!!!! Your channel is criminally underrated but im sure youre gonna get lots of subscribers sooner or later. THANK YOU FOR HELP KEEPING THE REAL MUSIC ALIVE!!! You are amazing!!!

Wow. Beautiful! It feels like the story of a heart caught up in a passionate dream of love that actually turns out to be real.

Thx traum for this incredibleeee performance 😍😍

헉 ㅠㅠ 감사합니다 4번 진짜 쳐주셨네요!! 역시 넘 잘치십니다👍👍

Very good performance Traum. I love it!!!

Great playing! That was absolutely incredible! I love this piece so much. So glad you played it!

April's fool: People on another KZfaq channel: Waiting 4th Ballade for 4 million subscribers Traum: Hehe!

you are honestly the very best pianist who can build up a very anxious and at the same time an inconspicuous tension. You also master your flawless technique. I think this piece suits you well. I really want to know which concert pianist you are. I would buy all your albums.

i honestly was waiting for dis a long long time its my fav ballade

Even in my dreams I don't play so well, it's just breathtaking, you made me find out this beautiful ballade by this great interpretation thank you

I have now online classes but when I saw you uploaded Chopin ballad I came immediately. Good job .

FINALLY SOMEONE UPLOADS THE 4th BALLADE

Truly this is the most beautiful Ballade

Lovely like always! Thanks!

Breathtaking dexterity and emotion ! Why you are unrecognised by the music industry completely baffles me ! There is no doubting who your favourite composer is Traum. Simply fabulous playing ! Thankyou .

I can predict the future: Traum is going to do Chopin Complete Ballades for 70K subscribers.

This piece is so emotional. I want play it one day...Thanks for beautiful music.

The way you play so tenderly yet so passionately... TRAUM DONT MISS‼️🚨