@yansprachen23 Hi Robert! You DON'T need big hands for this! You just need strong and precise fingers. You also need a fast left hand. Work on it now! It's never too early.
Haha, you think this is sped up? He's playing at a slightly below average speed for this piece.
Nice job, btw. I've heard lots of versions of this piece, and your music sounds quite solid. You didn't go faster than your technical demands and stuck to expressing yourself, it sounds like.
You have managed the impossible. You have put expression and feeling into what most have simply made into a gymnastic race. And managed to maintain an impressive tempo. Bravo.
i LOVED the interpretation! especially after those insane octaves, where the hands descend together...wow, instead of banging right into it, you held back and let the exitement REALLY mount! ur a genius^^
c'est dur de préférer une nouvelle interprétation quand on en connait déjà une autre par coeur.... mais là pour le coup, il m'a séduit !... les coups de la main gauche je kiff vraiment.
Very fine technically, Alex, but I think you tend rush the piece; the dynamics are getting lost in the general traffic jam of sound. Let it breathe a little and you will achieve much more finesse in the transitions.
I think it's fascinating how different performers can interpret this - I just began this piece recently and I thought it was much more heartfelt and flowy, but anger and passion seems to make more sense now!
How do you play in that Hall? Did you have to sign for a bona fide concert or can you walk in for fun?
Well, it isn't nearly as "exclusive" as you may imagine but it is a bit complicated - I believe you have to have a steinway artist sponsor a concert for you.
Good overall performance - very good tempo! The final ending had really good left hand contrast compared to the beginning of the piece. I perhaps sensed that there was a little problem with the rhythm at 52 seconds, but I suppose it was because you were playing at a recital. And improve the accuracy of the entire piece a bit more and you'll have a professional level performance!
Ur so freaking awesome!! XD I luv this piece a lot and already played it during a concert but I didn't perfome as good as u did lol... I got sum faults :$ It was just so humiliating lol. Anyway continu ur great work though ^^
very good job! highly commendable! I loved this piuece so much, that i started learning it by myself and I learned the first two 2 systems of the peice by heart in a matter of 1 hour. very good job!
Well, Im not finished with that piece...im actually fighting with the last page with all the 1-3-2-5 and zipeedidooo da..i duno..maybe a bit to nervous like Aszkenazy youre hitting a bit too much these notes=) but one cool thing is not to play like everyone does..and that i respect.When ill put my version, you say anything you want.i do not criticize gratuitously so keep up, but forget to think polish when you play chopin, not french=)see you
prodigious technique. i expect you practised quite hard. its largely accurate! a brilliant rendition. could qualify as one of my favourites for this etude! =P
This would sound great on a nice Korg synth with a sweeping phaser. It would do well in the techno/dance charts if you added some electric drums too it aswell.
I liked it very much. I read the other comments, and I don't really get their criticisms... I think you did great. But then again, I doubt you need comments from someone who has no musical talents (aka me) but I think your playing was very passionate and enjoyable.
Wery well played. You will go far with your skills.
Hey I played at Steinway hall a few weeks ago!
Remember, it's not all about fortes and getting all the notes right. Judges and professional musicians don't give a crap if you miss 2 notes out of 200. Also keep in mind that Chopin was noted as not a very strong pianist, so he played with a softer kind of tone.
heard a few slips up, but well done, try making crescendos....earlier? because I get the impression taht you just go from piano to sF and then continue piano or forte......and also one tip, ty not moving your hand so much up and down, try to keep a straight line with it, otherwise, very nice
such a powerful performance, amazing!!!!
boynt0nbeachboy 8 months ago
Absolutely phenomenal! Definately one of the best performances of this song I've ever heard. Thank-you, AND WELL DONE! :'D
raggyrun 10 months ago
An exciting performance!
shishirth 1 year ago
I still can't play octaves that fast :(
yansprachen23 1 year ago
Hi Alex,
This is Robert Yan, yes, your cousin.
I'm going to play this once my hands are big enough. You did a good job:D
yansprachen23 1 year ago 2
@yansprachen23 Hi Robert! You DON'T need big hands for this! You just need strong and precise fingers. You also need a fast left hand. Work on it now! It's never too early.
zhangensprachen 1 year ago
O-O
TheLovelyPiano 1 year ago
上聲部和下聲部之間的替換，這是刻意的對照音型，
若不用心看待曲子的結構上的用意，就會出現不成比例的蕭邦。
seremerow 1 year ago
I love your playing!
MrEbaby2010 1 year ago
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LOL I cant believe in the last note!
I didnt like the way it was played (dynamics), but its perfect and yes... he is a genius... ***
HenriqueBadermann 2 years ago
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HenriqueBadermann 2 years ago
how old are you?
snaeroketahi 2 years ago
absolute control + dynamics+ suitable tempo = perfect!!!!!
love this
happy911kr 2 years ago
Was that last note edited in??
oyrish 2 years ago
passionate
3NUNS 2 years ago
it's a very good version! very cantabile...and temperamental..i like it
camileludwig 2 years ago
and that's music! this is not the typical blinded by speed performance, but one that shows absolutely control throughout the entire piece. bravo.
fuchion15 2 years ago
鋼琴音不準 = =
tuberew 2 years ago
O_O Are you sure that video isn't sped up? LOL
JK! :P That is pure genius!
BellaTemari 2 years ago
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iblabla60 2 years ago
Haha, you think this is sped up? He's playing at a slightly below average speed for this piece.
Nice job, btw. I've heard lots of versions of this piece, and your music sounds quite solid. You didn't go faster than your technical demands and stuck to expressing yourself, it sounds like.
SilentViolins 2 years ago
I love this etude
aclyde15greenc 3 years ago
DAMMIT YOUR ARE SO AWESOME WHY YOU MESS UP IN THE LAST NOTE! ARGHHH!
Just joking, extremely wonderful playing, keep it up!
mvs1312 3 years ago 5
nice!!
xastrax1991 3 years ago
You have managed the impossible. You have put expression and feeling into what most have simply made into a gymnastic race. And managed to maintain an impressive tempo. Bravo.
petie32 3 years ago 10
You worded what I was thinking. You rock, Zhang! :D This is going straight to faves...
Saltkringlan101 3 years ago
amazing techinc but i think its a little dry!
caribbeaking 3 years ago
fuck me dead....absolute madness ...thanks for posting.
adollar4u 3 years ago
i LOVED the interpretation! especially after those insane octaves, where the hands descend together...wow, instead of banging right into it, you held back and let the exitement REALLY mount! ur a genius^^
lee4ivy 3 years ago
holy crap this is one hell of a piece to play. speaking from experience:]you did awesome!
lee4ivy 3 years ago
i just love it!since when did you start playing anyway?like 4 years old?
kimielle13 4 years ago
Bravo!
Anders039 4 years ago
Pretty good. just a little more work.
sppe769 4 years ago
this piece is difficult, I tempted to play it, and couldn't leave the first 5 measures.
sppe769 4 years ago
you have only visual show,sorry.
shapshall 4 years ago
Watch Lim Dong min's version
you'll learn a lot from his version
but ur really good too~
LeeSooMan 4 years ago
The jagged accents of this performance sustain the dramatic intensity of this etude.
Thank you!
shishirth 4 years ago
c'est dur de préférer une nouvelle interprétation quand on en connait déjà une autre par coeur.... mais là pour le coup, il m'a séduit !... les coups de la main gauche je kiff vraiment.
bravo
jubecuwe 4 years ago
well I think that it is a wonderful interpretation ! I could listen this all day !
darryz89 4 years ago
amazing !!!
maryoflovers 4 years ago
i dont like his interpretion
pipipi 4 years ago
Very fine technically, Alex, but I think you tend rush the piece; the dynamics are getting lost in the general traffic jam of sound. Let it breathe a little and you will achieve much more finesse in the transitions.
UncleNathan 5 years ago 2
i absolutely enjoyed this.
alfredoguy 5 years ago
very good ! thank you ~^^
brokenrule 5 years ago
YOUR SICK
oreozzzz 5 years ago
I think it's fascinating how different performers can interpret this - I just began this piece recently and I thought it was much more heartfelt and flowy, but anger and passion seems to make more sense now!
How do you play in that Hall? Did you have to sign for a bona fide concert or can you walk in for fun?
OpusWoo 5 years ago
Well, it isn't nearly as "exclusive" as you may imagine but it is a bit complicated - I believe you have to have a steinway artist sponsor a concert for you.
zhangensprachen 5 years ago
dude you pwn life.
btw do you have facebook?
bookguy12000 5 years ago
He's funny
hatake16 5 years ago
Good overall performance - very good tempo! The final ending had really good left hand contrast compared to the beginning of the piece. I perhaps sensed that there was a little problem with the rhythm at 52 seconds, but I suppose it was because you were playing at a recital. And improve the accuracy of the entire piece a bit more and you'll have a professional level performance!
supersimpson2001 5 years ago
alex, what are you studying at columbia
kpaaronkwok 5 years ago
I don't really know for sure. Maybe english, philosophy, or film studies.
zhangensprachen 5 years ago
Who do you study with?
galapz 5 years ago
you are at cornell U.? :O
Nainsoo 5 years ago
Columbia actually. Haha, close.
zhangensprachen 5 years ago
hi alex
kpaaronkwok 5 years ago
mmm good!!! i like the dramatic pauses! how old are you?
starfalco 5 years ago
I'm 18.
zhangensprachen 5 years ago
Good job.
xliltwinkystarx 5 years ago
Ur so freaking awesome!! XD I luv this piece a lot and already played it during a concert but I didn't perfome as good as u did lol... I got sum faults :$ It was just so humiliating lol. Anyway continu ur great work though ^^
cotyny 5 years ago
wow bravo
qwerty1920 5 years ago
very good job! highly commendable! I loved this piuece so much, that i started learning it by myself and I learned the first two 2 systems of the peice by heart in a matter of 1 hour. very good job!
JohnDaArtist 5 years ago
very accurate and very expressive, its very obvious you knew that peice well...very well done
xemosintightsx 5 years ago
Well, Im not finished with that piece...im actually fighting with the last page with all the 1-3-2-5 and zipeedidooo da..i duno..maybe a bit to nervous like Aszkenazy youre hitting a bit too much these notes=) but one cool thing is not to play like everyone does..and that i respect.When ill put my version, you say anything you want.i do not criticize gratuitously so keep up, but forget to think polish when you play chopin, not french=)see you
LittleChopin 5 years ago
prodigious technique. i expect you practised quite hard. its largely accurate! a brilliant rendition. could qualify as one of my favourites for this etude! =P
burobbi 5 years ago
very very good!
ericmarju 5 years ago
I love the way you jump when you play loud =D Very nice!
Itcreeps 5 years ago
HOLY SHIT>>>>... awesome...
AKJY 5 years ago
think im gonna go practise piano now,.,.
MaestraZhenzi 5 years ago
I like your volume control!
fagott821 5 years ago
jesus..I had no idea you played like that I thoghtyou were just an ordinary kid in will's theory class lol....awsome keep it up.
oreozzzz 5 years ago
This would sound great on a nice Korg synth with a sweeping phaser. It would do well in the techno/dance charts if you added some electric drums too it aswell.
sonofhendrix 5 years ago
Fantastic except for the last note. But i dont think i could play like that if i practiced for a million years.
sonofhendrix 5 years ago
damn nice
which school do u go to?
music major?
zgeneration 5 years ago
I liked it very much. I read the other comments, and I don't really get their criticisms... I think you did great. But then again, I doubt you need comments from someone who has no musical talents (aka me) but I think your playing was very passionate and enjoyable.
niffyat 5 years ago
Wery well played. You will go far with your skills.
Hey I played at Steinway hall a few weeks ago!
Remember, it's not all about fortes and getting all the notes right. Judges and professional musicians don't give a crap if you miss 2 notes out of 200. Also keep in mind that Chopin was noted as not a very strong pianist, so he played with a softer kind of tone.
Chocochums 5 years ago
Wow, awesome dynamics.. keep the the good work
Pianizt 5 years ago
yay. another one. good job. good job.
amember 5 years ago
heard a few slips up, but well done, try making crescendos....earlier? because I get the impression taht you just go from piano to sF and then continue piano or forte......and also one tip, ty not moving your hand so much up and down, try to keep a straight line with it, otherwise, very nice
achilless 5 years ago
The sound is not very good so we have the impression that you don't do Forte and crescendos but I hope it's just an impression...
lipoutrez 5 years ago
Please, can you play it?? Lets hear you play it. (if you can)
virtualetude 5 years ago
great job! a very tough piece.
raychou 5 years ago
very good dynamics! it's obvious that you feel this etude
virtualetude 5 years ago
Bravo! Bravo!
Energetic, virtuistic tempo and amazing technique!
I believe that an artist has arrived.
Nice Work
Capen
capen 5 years ago
Wow, great job! That was amazing. How long have you been playing?
Fishysquisher 5 years ago