Ryan Layne Whitney: J.S. Bach, English Suite No. 6 in D minor, BWV 811, Prelude

[aurychat]

so proud to say this is my friend, my Maestro.

You are the best!



[reant79]

beautiful 

[Offshoreorganbuilder]

What a memory!  I am amazed.

[bridgeviewproduction]

so relaxing:)

[tunglour]

Excellent trills

[bridrice]

Gorgeous! You brought the inner voices withou underlining them. Your tone is beautiful, and your understanding such a complex, mature piece is profound. Thanks you for posting this amazing performance.

[vnsn72]

Simply Beautiful!!

greetings from Sardinia

[Ravel87]

This was quite good.

[YANAGITAtokinori]

So, wonderful !

Your playing Bach's let me moved this time, too.

Good luck !

[britcrit09]

Bravo! Thank you for sharing this excellent rendition of a great piece.

[tommyIglesias]

my friend when are u going to record a cd??

some of us need it !!!

[ravichandra70]

It is very difficult, to say the least, to play J.S. Bach with this sort of sensitivity, the sort that eludes many of us , on the modern piano...but you succeed beautifully. I am deeply moved by your performance. Excellent job sir.

[tommyIglesias]

i never tire listening and watching your videos.

you are an excellente pianist!

[FallingLikeAlice]

Beautifully played Ryan. I adore Bach, and you play this so well, it was a delight to listen to.

Good luck, I hope you win.

Regards,

Alice.

[kkrickm]

Wonderfful Wonderful Wonderful !!!

[Mabata394]

Bravo!you play so beautifully! I would have enjoyed to see a video of gould playing this prelude especially but unfortunatelly he never recorded one... I admire you because of the work and concentration such a piece require... Encore bravo!!!

[Edbrye2008]

Enjoyable, relaxing listening!

And what an impressive "library" of your playing you have uploaded since last year's contest--remarkable!

[cefreilich]

Magnificent playing! Couldn't ask for anything more. Clarity, precision, and feeling.

[Kraviotho]

Bravo!

la forma en que tocas la pieza me pone a temblar por la belleza de la misma :''D

Tu eres una de las personas que intepreta mejor a Bach en YouTube, esperaría algún día intepretar Bach como tu, pero todabía estoy muy lejos de eso, pero ¡trataré de dar lo mejor!

No entiendo por que la gente no reconoce a Bach tanto como a Mozart o Beethoven, creo que la popularidad tiene un gran impacto en la sociedad,

Sin embargo, ¡Bach sigue siendo para mi el número 1!

[zicekanelo]

coincido contigo, creo que Bach esta infravaluado, en lo personal casi no me gusta Mozart, y mis preferidos son Bach, Beethoven y Chopin :)

[Kraviotho]

poca gente hay como tu!!

gracias! :'D

[zicekanelo]

ya te deje un comentario en tu canal, cuidate, y gracias

[rvpiano1]

Bravo!  Beautiful Bach playing.

[FerencLiszt]

Great, my vote is for you!

[bobekelund]

I woke up this morning and played your video.  I am astonished at the beauty of your Bach.

[jessavikingwarrior]

I really enjoy your performances. When I saw the competition was up again, I specifically looked for your entry because I loved your video from the previous contest. This is exactly what I want to hear when listening to Bach. Thank you for sharing!

[robertpetoe]

You are an excellent musician, Mr. Whitney! Thank You for sharing Your art!

[ThePianoamateur]

What to say more-GREAT ART.

[melaniejsnow]

simple yet complex, stunning, charming, soothing...you have re-created Bach's purest intent. Your piano has a wonderful sound. You give it life. Exquisite work!

[larchmontmark]

Wonderful playing, Ryan -- and I also checked out some of your other videos ......your repertoire is incredibly varied and interesting.

I also enjoyed your slide show on how you got get your harpsichord into the living room :-) and I looked a bit also at your delightful BOOK!!!

[tommyIglesias]

i can t stop watchin this video!

the best interpretation!! thare are no mistake, and a lot of feeling on it.

i feel perfect listening you

thanx

[wildejag]

Wonderful,.  Relaxed and yet with complete concentration at the same time. It must be nice to reach such a level of calm within. Thank you for showing the way.

[pb921]

I really like the left-hand/right-hand balance around 5:20 - 5:30. Whole thing is amazing, as usual! Should have 3 or 4 more zeros to the right of the number of views. Great art.

[schroeder711]

Excellent, sir. Way to give Gould a run for his money. Best of luck in the competition.  Viel Erfolg!

[tommyIglesias]

i have listen this like 20 times!! this is perfect Ryan!!!!!!! perfect temp o, articulation, all perfect!!

i will vot efor u ryan, thats for sure!

[jorgeazamora73]

Bravissimo!!!

[Lukecash12]

By the way, that was a fantastic performance. Just as good as Gould, Richter, or Giesking would play it. Don't worry, though, I don't completely idolize you, so it isn't quite that awkward. That awkwardness is reserved for Sofronitsky (I imagine he'll be ignoring me in heaven).

[Lukecash12]

I'm definitely voting for you in the competition. Good luck, my friend. You have my total support, at least.

[PeterStuttgart]

Bach is deep inside you

[hbasarab]

So nice to see you back this year! Your playing is very refined...great rhythmic drive, clarity and sustained concentration throughout. Cheers, HB

[hbasarab]

OK, I listened to this again at home (first experience was with the volume way down at work) and my original comment was way too understated! It's absolutely dazzling. Your love of the music comes through in every note.

[bobekelund]

Wonderful Bach!

[daharmaster]

I would like to hear this suite in your Israel Gellinger clavichord replica =)

Good luck Ryan!

[jpstenino]

And, love the camera angle so as to study your technique...

[jpstenino]

RLW...five stars, favorite, playlist and signed up with Van Cliburn.  Thanks you are a great inspiration!!!

[BachScholar]

Great job!

[psychowolf271]

lovely performance flawless in my opinion

and quite the lovely Knabe piano

[StefaanHimpe]

I've really enjoyed your performance.

[wogandmush]

Very fine! A truly consummate performance!

[sandyhackney]

Wonderful! Thank you.

[jfeucht82]

I really enjoyed this performance. Thanks for posting.

[twiddle7125]

Your suit is almost as masterfully exquisite as your performance.