Bach Invention #13 Paris Competition, Jean, 14 years old

[KanadeIsRaven]

Wow...

[lamballe1792]

a different interpretation of bach :)

[partyandahalf]

Lovely!

[1037lex]

DAM ... I wish my boyfriend would learn how to play piano ... HE IS SOOO CUTE!!! ...

[MrTaylorClint]

I don't know, he played it (1st of all, better than I can) as if he were playing it on the harpsichord, which is the instrument it was composed on and for, but I'm one of those "new age" people who like songs to take you on a journey that's deeper than just technique. I'm more of someone who likes to play around with tempo and dynamics, so naturally I am against something that sounds like it's being played by a player piano.

[annasocke]

@MrTaylorClint the inventions by bach should not be played around with tempo and dynamics. he plays it perfectly.

[MrTaylorClint]

@annasocke Actually you can. As you know, they did what they could with the instruments they had, namely the harpsichord, which was what this piece was written for. There wasn't the option of playing with dynamics or tempo for this instrument. Look at Glenn Gould's interpretation of Invention No. 13 and tell me if it doesn't make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.

[melpomeneification]

Wow, you played this at 12, it' normal BLA BLA BLA. The thing is not that he is able to play it, the thing is that he plays it so perfectly well.

[033muil]

@melpomeneification its not something special... all you need is a decent teacher and practice

[Jeangumball]

@033muil  You need a life...

[033muil]

@Jeangumball I do, why would you think i dont have one?

[gerardbedecarter]

Nice playing!

[TheSiggi1997]

i'm 14 and I'm working at that same peace. I'm also playing Debussy's ''doctor gradus ad parnassum''

[livin4thealmighty]

@TheSiggi1997 omg, the doctor gradus ad parnassum is sooo difficult. im doing both the songs u r also. =) good luck!

[TheSiggi1997]

@livin4thealmighty good luck to you too

[barrigudo00]

Very pleasant.

[mhpjazz78]

well played for 13

[yellowboi77]

great job!  the rhythm was where perfect

[Marco98957]

no es un atuendo adecuado...

[gummyfamus101]

@Marco98957

Si, si si tiene mucho razon.

Sus pantalones son tejonos

[Marco98957]

ya estas viejo para eso y debería ser por lo menos la invención 15 yo la saqué a los 11 años

[fgbowen]

Good job, but Bach is a hard task master, isn't he?

You must look at Bach's work first from a birdseye pov.

All parts are important - and all must go at the same rate generally speaking, although there is room for variation on this.

But above all - you must first conquer the technique before anything else. If you are not perfect in your technique, the Other parts will not emerge.

And there is more than Technique, but there is nothing without it.

[icxcrex]

O yeah, and don't play like anyone else as there is only one YOU! You be you, and let dead people be themselves (reference tot he Gould poke in the comments).

[icxcrex]

You are fantastic, Jean! These were written to teach his children, so they are therefore studies. This "etude" works upon arpeggios and a few scales passing between hands. This was particularly important because the manuals (keyboards) were often split (along with a foot series). I wonder if this isn't the model for CPE's eventual Solfeggieto. You are very good! Please always take what folks say with a grain of salt. I appreciate your sharing, and allowing us to compliment you! :)

[PrimoTheDutchMan]

You can indeed learn this without much hassle after 3/4 years....

[1037lex]

Good good skills,

makes me think that in the future when i ever settle with a partner

that would be kool if he was a piano player too!!

[gerardbedecarter]

Beautiful playing.

[idaspe]

The best youtube performance!  :o)

[thepianoplayer416]

The playing is good.

The only thing open to interpretation is the tempo. Some people like myself thinks Bach wrote it as a study piece for students therefore should be played slower. Others would do it faster like it is written in Cut Time to show more technical virtuosity and slow down just on the last sequence of notes.

[Ayumura96]

i think no. 13 is easier to feel and embed in your own dynamics, no. 8 was horrible for me, i didn't know what the hell i was feeling and playing

[mediobicho]

perfect!!

[EliGioCic]

you played very good. bravo

[andissuely]

Its very consistent which is something i have to work on, any tips...?

tempos great pace.

Good job

[TekuVertWheeler]

AWESOME PERFORMANCE! You can really make a living from just those fingers! :)

[guitarmanbadass]

people put the age to remind themselves how old they were when this vid was taken not because they think thats special

[doctornox37]

funny how when you see someone play a beautiful peice of music on the PIANO and only the PIANO age becomes a big factor. One of those strange social quirks in my opinion.

[salvatoretrimarchi89]

De verdad te salio muy bien

[Peanutbutterandjammm]

Lol i taught this to myself when i was 13

[davidovich00]

He's cute XD

[tej725]

@davidovich00 agreed. as are you! :P

Whenever I am at a concert or recital, the performers become exponentially more attractive once they start playing. Music. :)

[kralbertson]

Fugues :) Bach was so good at them. And they really fit his church vibe.

[n33oh]

very very nice!! :)

[jUlSaNdAlEx]

i play this just as well and im 14. but good job my dynamics suck on it

[progressivelife]

@fabs038 there is no trill in bar 6....

[ivoryzebra88]

greattt :].

im perfecting the last page haha:)

you did greattt!

[dukedome]

hey, great performance, but u rushed out of stage...enjoy at least a few seconds to thanks the audience...

[geraodorjacinthe]

This is the correst way of playing this invention! Bravo Jean! Merveilleux!

[hellven89]

well, people shouldn't argue about the age here, it obviously depends on when you start playing, well, 14 years old? maybe a gifted if he starts at 13, but it's normal if he starts at 5. Every hard song means that you must reach a right level, you pick it at the right time and how you show people you're good at it

[usertyfoon]

как всем молодым и начинающим играть Баха - не хватает темпа, быстрее и четче выделяйте фразы... но в целом неплохо))

[PrincessCatherineLov]

Did you win? Good job! I am learning how to play this song right now...:P

So harddd..... XD

[valeriyc2]

I liked how he didn't rush, as the the people in the other videos of this piece did.

[isaacnoibans]

great.

[FoliesEspagne]

The inventions really sound like elevator music played on a piano even the best one as #13:-(.

[AML2000]

Bach's words:

"Honest method, by which the amateurs of the keyboard especially, however, those desirous of learning are shown a clear way... to learn to play cleanly in two parts, ... above all, however, to achieve a cantabile style in playing and at the same time acquire a strong foretaste of composition."

They are pedagogical pieces for students -- not concert masterpieces.

[JennieG868]

tres bien!

[darinochka17]

I know that their is only one invention 13.

I just play it so wha???!!!

[Ayumura96]

good job!!

[darinochka17]

I play this Invention 13

[pierolivier111]

@darinochka17 There's only one 13th invention.

[BlackCloud21509]

LOL

[0blacone]

Yes, that grammar annoyed me too. :D Glad you corrected it.

[pulykamell]

Actually, there are both 2- and 3-part inventions #13. This is the 2-part invention. The 3-part inventions are usually called sinfonias, but either term is fine. Usually, though, "invention" on its own refers to the 2-part inventions, as is the case here.

[pierolivier111]

There is still only one 13th invention.

[pulykamell]

I'm only pointing out your needless pedantry with some of my own. Technically, in English, you can say there are, indeed, two 13th inventions by Bach. Look up "Bach Three-Part Invention 13" on You Tube if you don't believe me. Bach's titles, though, were "inventio" and "sinfonia" for these pieces.

[pierolivier111]

Look on wikipedia. What you're saying is a metonymy.

[EvanWaggerman]

great playing russ1588, thank you for posting.

[MrAbretecesamo]

buen ritmo

[CJdancergirl6]

woohoo!! good job!

[danenhod]

performance suffocation! way to keep your cool tho man.

[bassoostenuto1]

sorry Jean, I thought you were French :)

What I said actually is that you projects very well your L.H. melody and we can hear a dialogue between hands. About rit. - in my opinion it should be done at the very end. Thank you and all the best.

[scilist]

You are right. I'm French... and also Swiss, but I speak French.

[hannaremnant]

such dextrity in finger movement

[bassoostenuto1]

tu fais une tres bonne attention a la melodie dans la main gauche. On entend vraiement le dialogue de deux voix.

Je prefere le rit. juste a la fin...

[asianppl168]

k so im learning french and u said something about "attention the melody in the main something something something two and i prefer the something and the end" right? wait-right?

[Haeronthegreat]

'You pay attention very well to the melody in the left hand. You can really hear the dialogue of the two voices.

I prefer the rit only at the end...'

[smmlr]

Quite good :)

[xxKerplunk80xx]

BEST IVE SEEN

[lara9114]

magnifique!!! much better than the one by gnell gould a smart ass who played it to fast...

jean, congratulations. BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[xxKerplunk80xx]

UR RIGHT :L

[carnivalcruiserbill]

There is a clear understanding of the counterpoint. May I suggest that you choose your tempo from the most difficult spots as I noticed a slightly slower tempo. Keep up the good work.

[jjrcz021]

Tu joues tres bien!

[wikt0rius]

14 year's old, only one easy pice and a final of a piano competition? Strange.

[scilist]

Yep. Check CONCOURS MUSICAL DE FRANCE.

the rules are explained also in English

[wikt0rius]

Easy piece and SIMPLY interpretation

[sootkin]

for those who disagree, I have to say when i studied piano I played this at 12. It's really great that he plays (please go on! you are doing well), but i disagree to put his age on as something special - it's NORMAL

[surfingrooster]

@sootkin yes, well im studying it now and i've just turned 14. it's grade 5 piece, i know people in my class that are just got an A in he IMAS examination. but this has been played very well

[GymnasticsxxChick]

@sootkin I don't think that age matters at all when playing piano. Yes, it is extremely impressive when someone at the age of five or six can play a song like this but I think that as long as you are playing, and learning, and enjoying it- that is all that matters.

[TheRealrocker74]

@sootkin but did you play it anywhere near this well, musically??? I don't think he chose this to show off his skills technically, but to show his mature musicianship.

[yumpin]

@sootkin yes playing this piece isn't particularly diffucult, the impressive thing about this kid is the musical intelligence that he plays this with. The dynamics, phrasing, and voicing were very clear. @thepianoplayer416 the only thing open to interpretation is not tempo, Bach left many things open to interpretation (there is very few markings); the custom in the baroque era to leave space for improvisation by performers. Not only that but phrasing and dynamics are open to interpretation.

[markerman23]

@sootkin you may have played this at 12, but did u play it well? It's fine that he put his age. maybe he started at 11 who knows..

[Dirkovic80]

@sootkin

y

but as you see that guy is shy and doesnt celebrate his skills as so many other kids do (thinking they are the new mozarts or such becuse their tonedeaf parents told em)

i guess he didnt even upload this vid himself

he seems to be smart enough to realize that he does good but hes still lightyears away from the man who created it

and for all who are allready proud for mtching bach on the piano

then test him on the organ and you will start from almost 0

bwv 582 fugues final bam!

[TheHuaHu]

@sootkin

i studied this myself too

when i was 12 too



[gothips]

Firstly. it was a great playing but i think this part invention shouldnt have been chosen for a competition. thats impossible to make anyone win any competition with this piece.

[frozencloud17]

Fantastic!!!

[russ1588]

Hi all, please have a look at my new performance!

Thanks:-)

[Theonedue]

Good. Lisitin and play this like Glenn Gould and youll be set.

[tritonusgesang]

Magnifique, Jean! - Tu joues vraiment très bien! - Un peu plus d'expression? - Bonne chance à toi! -

Connais-tu la vidéo d'Annie Zhou? :-)

[Magesa]

This is great! I can really hear the counterpoint. Fabulous playing and congratulations.

[MattWGuitar123]

tres bien. Very nice did you win?

[mariajosecareaga]

buen trabajo!!! Felicitaciones

[muriloo02]

j'ai aimé le pianiste *-*

haha

[AKhajavi]

Very nice performane, Nice tone, and dynamic to me schuld be a little faster by bach tempo mark, but many used the tempo that you used. Nice job

A.Khajavi

[colinmusik]

Very nice... I did one too... check it out... you can see the tattoos on my hands...ha ha.. bach invention Colin...

[ChanViThai]

Very nice performance!!!

[usaswim323]

is it just me or could i not hear about 3/4 of the notes? still very well played.

[SuperZeroo]

It is just you.

[cav0129]

wut type of piano is it (brand) ?

[scilist]

It's a BOSENDORFER Grand

[allwinters]

very very good ...

love it ¡¡¡

[gallinas11]

muito bom jean, com o tempo vai por mais alma na mùsica, mais ainda

antonio-rancagua chile