My favorite is actually when he plays 10-2, actually, The emphasis he puts onto the bass notes is entirely unique in the playing of the composition in my experience, especially at parts 2:20-2:25 and 3:02-3:05. I think that's such a beautiful touch, and it really serves to take attention away from those ultra-quick higher notes everyone pays attention to, and sort of balance the part. I don't know, I just love it, haha.
I'll never forget my Grandmother saying one of the most simple truths, that has sutck with me for life... Don't criticize unless you can do better yourself.
Mei-Ting is one of the worlds greatest pianists, and it was an honor and a privilage to view and hear this performance. How much richer could a person be when they've just been handed a piece of musical gold?
This young pianist is a true musician. It seems that 95% of the pianists out here on youtube play the etudes at one speed and at one volume; granted, they have the technique, but nothing more. Mr sun here observes Chopin's dynamics and pedaling, and adds his own personal and tasteful interpretation. Is this video for sale anywhere?
Indeed. Perhaps 712Stephen could post himself playing no.1 without using "the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes"...and while he's at it, could he also play no.4 with the correct dynamics? When I see this, I'll take his comments seriously...
Indeed. Perhaps 712Stephen could post himself playing no.1 without using "the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes"...and while he's at it, could he also play no.4 with the correct dynamics? When I see this, I'll take his comments seriously...
The tempo in no. 1 could have been more even. He also used the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes at times, which is not a good habit.
No. 2 was quite well done. The right hand was constantly legato and the left hand melody was always prominent.
Although he had the legato playing in no. 4, he obviously didn't take the time to read the composer's dynamic markings properly. There are also a few instances where his tempo is distractingly off.
@712Stephen Aaaahaha, you are criticizing Mei-Ting Sun's technique? Are you kidding me? Do you know how hard it is to even qualify to compete in the Chopin Piano Competition?
Also, do you know what the function of the damper pedal is? If you press it down it picks up the dampers. As long as you hold down the pedal the note will continue to sound. It is irrelevant whether you hold the key down any longer at that point or not. It is not cheating, it is one of the few basic functions of a piano.
@joedotarch I know that it's extremely difficult, but his accomplishments don't make him exempt from criticism, unless of course it is exceptionally impolite or misinformed.
Who taught you that it was okay to use the pedal alongside proper legato? That just makes the playing sound sloppy and it goes against Chopin's philosophy (he was very strict with his pupils concerning legato). You should really only use the pedal as a substitute for legato when you physically can't make a stretch.
@joedotarch That spelling error wasn't such a huge deal and I have a feeling that you're trying to be rude. Anyhow, the point of that etude is to play clean, legato arpreggios and excercise the stretch between fingers, two, three and four. In using the damper pedal as he did, he was not practising clean, legato arpeggios and, because he didn't have to make it legato, he lost part of the stretching excercise which he would have had in creating that legato effect.
@712Stephen I just thought it was a bit ironic that somebody who can't take the time to spell correctly on YouTube is criticizing a world-class pianist's pedaling technique.
Chopin's markings clearly indicate that the pedal is to be held for the entire duration of each arpeggiated phrase. He is pedaling in the exact manner indicated in the music.
I think your time would be better spent criticizing amateur videos. Might be more useful. I doubt Mei-Ting Sun cares much about your analysis.
@joedotarch actually the original Chopin editions have no pedal indications, and tempo is marked 170+. the Friedheim edition and Mikuli edition are watered down
This is the most divine playing of these Etudes (all of them) I've ever heard. Nothing compares to it. Finally!--a moderrn day pianist with a romantic temperment who brings out more in these pieces than anyone, anywhere. Mei Ting Sun is the best romantic pianist of today and may he go far--and he will. My other favorite modern pianist is Serhii Morozov, not only for his techinque that matches the best but for his incredible depth of tone that goes beyond all that of all others.
I've never been especially impressed with his 10-1 in general (which I think he takes too many liberties with, and this performance has some rhythmic trip-ups), which I know isn't the popular opinion here, but his 10-4 is probably my favorite of any I've ever heard.
loud and clear, unbiased and intentionally pure, the results of talent, practice and acceptance shine through to make mr. sun one of sgt. chopin's favorite soldiers! BRAVO
@JHighland1 If you think asian means amazing, the judges did not. no Asians in the finals of the Chopin Competition this year. But the Russians had 5 of the 10 in the finals.
@thesloc why are u being this offensive. his playing style is excellent, u shouldnt stereotype him coz of his origin. music is not an ownership to a specific people or race.
Although I don't think they were all perfect, 10/1 was fantastic and playing all four of those back to back like that is incredibly difficult and I give him applause for that alone.
The performer would usually play their first piece so that it sticks out more then the other because its like a introduction of them self. It also keeps the audience's attention...
@SilentViolins weird the way he runs down at 0:51 and 0:53 if you know what I mean... sounds intentional, but a bit "Lang Lang"ish, be it good or not .. ??
We have the chance to watch and listen the best pianists around for free, and still complain about the way they play now and then...Anybody who has worked seriously on the instroument knows how demanding these pieces are...
@Philidor64 Nothing to do, you can be able to enjoy, like or dislike without any need to be able even to play a single key, with that being said I know time talent and effort is required to reach this level.Music understanding or enjoyment is not restricted to players imho..
@Philidor64 Gawd-no kidding-I took piano for 4 yrs and I sucked -people are far too critical of others-I just enjoy the talent and well these folks are hard enough on themselves-I am not going to add to their anxiety-all are very gifted or they wouldn't be in the competitions or classical pianists!
While the people going "mm:ss miss" are pompous and arrogant for pointing out mistakes that are extremely subtle, give them credit for having some damn good ears, as these kinds of mistakes are DAMN hard to catch, even if you learned the piece yourself.
did this guy got to second round? he should have, with the exception of 5 havingto much rubato and fast, the etudes were very good espeically the first, very fluid. and 4
wrong- it is just not listed in the "etude" category of the required repertoire, it is in the "lyrical piece" category, along with the harder nocturnes. Excepting Op. 48 No. 1 in c minor, the E Major etude is harder than the nocturnes
I thought the jury doesn't want to hear Etude Nr.3 because it is to easy for the Chopin Competition.Examply also Op.10 Nr.6 or op.25 Nr.7.What do you think?
i think he had to play every piece in the competition, especially the first round. and its cut out here by the poster i think, cuz you can clearly hear he played a B(beginning of No.3) right before No.4, then it was cut. but id like to hear his No.3 tho
as i have posted before his 10 4 is like a haunting truth that perils our lives.....i hear his verasion every morning I wake up as I scramble to pull my life together ......just give me a chance....10 4 is a visionary piece....and is played in true perfection here
hi, can anyone comment on his posture? whther it is a good one or not. lately i have shoulder and neck pain, wondering if his tilting of body, neck posture is correct. pls do comment and share.
'Correct' posture is not a fixed formula, but like hand position varies greatly according to the performer. You have no doubt worked this out, or have had good advice since you posted this, but common sense principles prevail: no unnecessary tension, straight back, sympathetic movement of torso, and no grimacing! Observe the masters!
1 and 2 are enough to kill any ordinary pianist, let alone 4 and 5 in tandem. It would be even more frightening if he threw in 18 and 23. There was quite a bit of rubato in his no.5, but that's the fastest i've heard it played.
Well, the story of Mei-Ting Sun after getting out after the first live round (from 80 to 35 pianists) is kind of as follows. I think that Hiroko Nakamura gave him a 5/100 and that is what knocked him out. I do not know why she would not like this that much. These are etudes, after all. And Dong Hyek Lim plays these even faster. Strange that she did not like his style.
actuallly older than 100 im not good on times....i am not an expert.....but if you have the nerve to judge this young man and you are not a virtuoso pianist than shame on you......this was an unequivocated performance of consecutive etudes....only a pianist that has played etudes opus 10 ..1-5 consecutively dare judge this.....
In my opinion he plays the etudes very very well, I really like the technique and his musicality...but I think that the etude Op 10 No 3 must be posted!!! the video is not complete....about the other etudes, I think that the best performance of Op 10 No 4 is of dong min lim, and the black keys etude is played a bit fast, however I really like this video....thanks for posting!
you make me sick.............where's your expression...........so judgemental......just be grateful there is a man who can express himself to a 100 yr old piece of music
i love his performance, especially on 10-4, he plays it smoothly. and it seems to me that he understands what the piece is about.
one thing that i like his performance better than others is that he doesn't have those exagerated useless and meaningless movements, everything is just natural, i like it that way!! ^^
1:58 no.2
3:24 no.4
5:31 no.5
mrchopin89 3 weeks ago
1:51 dafuq!
rallasclandestinas 1 month ago in playlist Piano Virtuosos
sUPER CHOPS, NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT.
orqsilva 2 months ago
whaaaaaaat just happened to my braaaain
arsenalo14 3 months ago
This is a FINE pianist
chutdigadut 3 months ago
this guy is my friend on facebook, he has the funniest most ridiculous statuses ever hahaha
anonymousQ45 4 months ago
My favorite is actually when he plays 10-2, actually, The emphasis he puts onto the bass notes is entirely unique in the playing of the composition in my experience, especially at parts 2:20-2:25 and 3:02-3:05. I think that's such a beautiful touch, and it really serves to take attention away from those ultra-quick higher notes everyone pays attention to, and sort of balance the part. I don't know, I just love it, haha.
TheDarkLens 4 months ago
I'll never forget my Grandmother saying one of the most simple truths, that has sutck with me for life... Don't criticize unless you can do better yourself.
Mei-Ting is one of the worlds greatest pianists, and it was an honor and a privilage to view and hear this performance. How much richer could a person be when they've just been handed a piece of musical gold?
chettmansberger 4 months ago 2
excellent performance of 10-1...extremely musical and intelligent.
otavioandradas 6 months ago
refreshing interpretation of No. 1 but a bit wild....better than most but kind of jumpy
shakychevy 6 months ago
找了老半天，沒有一個文件有中文介紹的，也不知你叫什麼名字？是宋沒停嗎？
allthewaythrough 7 months ago
@allthewaythrough
孙梅庭
wieniawski 4 months ago
This young pianist is a true musician. It seems that 95% of the pianists out here on youtube play the etudes at one speed and at one volume; granted, they have the technique, but nothing more. Mr sun here observes Chopin's dynamics and pedaling, and adds his own personal and tasteful interpretation. Is this video for sale anywhere?
atlantargh 7 months ago
@atlantargh download it bro
anonymousQ45 7 months ago
1:51 AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!
liszt80 8 months ago
amazing... I just love Chopin!
hollyp312000 9 months ago
i do not like this black key very much.Polini and YUKIO YOKOYAMA are best.
toto13912 11 months ago
Indeed. Perhaps 712Stephen could post himself playing no.1 without using "the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes"...and while he's at it, could he also play no.4 with the correct dynamics? When I see this, I'll take his comments seriously...
OscarP71 1 year ago
Indeed. Perhaps 712Stephen could post himself playing no.1 without using "the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes"...and while he's at it, could he also play no.4 with the correct dynamics? When I see this, I'll take his comments seriously...
OscarP71 1 year ago
It's a little strange how so many folks are critics?? Mei Ting can play. I'm going to go practice.
gratzr 1 year ago
The tempo in no. 1 could have been more even. He also used the pedal to cheat out of holding the base notes at times, which is not a good habit.
No. 2 was quite well done. The right hand was constantly legato and the left hand melody was always prominent.
Although he had the legato playing in no. 4, he obviously didn't take the time to read the composer's dynamic markings properly. There are also a few instances where his tempo is distractingly off.
There wasn't anything wrong with 5.
712Stephen 1 year ago
@712Stephen Aaaahaha, you are criticizing Mei-Ting Sun's technique? Are you kidding me? Do you know how hard it is to even qualify to compete in the Chopin Piano Competition?
Also, do you know what the function of the damper pedal is? If you press it down it picks up the dampers. As long as you hold down the pedal the note will continue to sound. It is irrelevant whether you hold the key down any longer at that point or not. It is not cheating, it is one of the few basic functions of a piano.
joedotarch 10 months ago
@joedotarch I know that it's extremely difficult, but his accomplishments don't make him exempt from criticism, unless of course it is exceptionally impolite or misinformed.
Who taught you that it was okay to use the pedal alongside proper legato? That just makes the playing sound sloppy and it goes against Chopin's philosophy (he was very strict with his pupils concerning legato). You should really only use the pedal as a substitute for legato when you physically can't make a stretch.
712Stephen 10 months ago
@712Stephen Also, the left hand (bass, not "base") is not the part that he'd want to cheat on in that etude, now is it?
joedotarch 10 months ago
@joedotarch That spelling error wasn't such a huge deal and I have a feeling that you're trying to be rude. Anyhow, the point of that etude is to play clean, legato arpreggios and excercise the stretch between fingers, two, three and four. In using the damper pedal as he did, he was not practising clean, legato arpeggios and, because he didn't have to make it legato, he lost part of the stretching excercise which he would have had in creating that legato effect.
712Stephen 10 months ago
@712Stephen I just thought it was a bit ironic that somebody who can't take the time to spell correctly on YouTube is criticizing a world-class pianist's pedaling technique.
Chopin's markings clearly indicate that the pedal is to be held for the entire duration of each arpeggiated phrase. He is pedaling in the exact manner indicated in the music.
I think your time would be better spent criticizing amateur videos. Might be more useful. I doubt Mei-Ting Sun cares much about your analysis.
joedotarch 10 months ago
@joedotarch actually the original Chopin editions have no pedal indications, and tempo is marked 170+. the Friedheim edition and Mikuli edition are watered down
anonymousQ45 7 months ago
I'm obsessed with the LH phrasing in the sempre section of no.2
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
Rythm ? 4/4;3/4 ? Fast enough, but respect of the real complex tempi ?
Sylvain894 1 year ago
Great one! The no.1 was my favorite.
musiclover102698 1 year ago
The BEST 10-1 on earth !!!!
Nobody beats him on 10-1.
freeqwerqwer 1 year ago
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pierolivier111 1 year ago
5:10 con fuoco section hes not following fingering in RH
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
I have the same birthday as him, and i play piano, too!
georknight 1 year ago
10 1 is a very sentimental and poetic interpretation, i especially like the phrasing between 0:48 and accents on descending arpeggios
anonymousQ45 1 year ago
This is the most divine playing of these Etudes (all of them) I've ever heard. Nothing compares to it. Finally!--a moderrn day pianist with a romantic temperment who brings out more in these pieces than anyone, anywhere. Mei Ting Sun is the best romantic pianist of today and may he go far--and he will. My other favorite modern pianist is Serhii Morozov, not only for his techinque that matches the best but for his incredible depth of tone that goes beyond all that of all others.
FromTheHeart99 1 year ago
I've never been especially impressed with his 10-1 in general (which I think he takes too many liberties with, and this performance has some rhythmic trip-ups), which I know isn't the popular opinion here, but his 10-4 is probably my favorite of any I've ever heard.
John11inch 1 year ago
This is one of the best renditions of op 10 no 1 I've ever heard.
OriginalBasaliskos 1 year ago
this pianist shows us 4 perfect Chopin etudes. perfect from the technical point of view and perfect from the musical point of view.
uhartchristian 1 year ago
vaya pedazo de crack dios mio....
Rickyr389 1 year ago
loud and clear, unbiased and intentionally pure, the results of talent, practice and acceptance shine through to make mr. sun one of sgt. chopin's favorite soldiers! BRAVO
ibclappin 1 year ago
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I bet he has a tiny penis.
thesloc 1 year ago
holy shit. pretty amazing but of course, hes asian.
JHighland1 1 year ago
@JHighland1 If you think asian means amazing, the judges did not. no Asians in the finals of the Chopin Competition this year. But the Russians had 5 of the 10 in the finals.
classicalalways 1 year ago
10-1 is flawless and his incredible technique really makes it shine.
The others were alright, but 10-1 steals the show.
PancakesoftheLove 1 year ago
this is not perfect as the one played by pollini
axecold 1 year ago
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He probably has a very small penis.
thesloc 1 year ago
@thesloc why are u being this offensive. his playing style is excellent, u shouldnt stereotype him coz of his origin. music is not an ownership to a specific people or race.
develish16 1 year ago 2
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@develish16 shut your fucking mouth nigger jewfaggot
thesloc 1 year ago
Great mechanism - but the performances are drowned in musical point-making. this pianist anything to say? No - but he's the best piano student ever.
mysteryscarlattiman 1 year ago
y does his mouth say insert penis
callenishss 1 year ago
1:50 xD insert penis :D
well played mei-ting sun!
Maratonias 1 year ago
Insert penis here lmao.
lolshi1 1 year ago
Etude Nº5
No white keys
princerey95 1 year ago
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swojnicz 1 year ago
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Try some of them in the left hand.
swojnicz 1 year ago
at last i find my favourite no 4 :)
y1g1tcn 2 years ago
Strong left hands, fluid playing, and good dynamic contrasts.
freeqwerqwer 2 years ago
1:50 lol
about him... he's amazing... great interpret
fabiobernobic 2 years ago
The second etude
2:12 and next
This etude should be very light
This is not
michal1810 2 years ago
Although I don't think they were all perfect, 10/1 was fantastic and playing all four of those back to back like that is incredibly difficult and I give him applause for that alone.
jscognamiglio 2 years ago
Une petite ressemblance physique avec Dang Thai Son !
Paulo78180 2 years ago
10-1 was magnificent. The rest weren't bad, but 10-1 really sticks out to me.
SilentViolins 2 years ago 14
Agreed. His use of rubato is excellent. He definitely takes some liberty with the rubato, but it works out superbly.
animalmother1065 2 years ago
@SilentViolins
The performer would usually play their first piece so that it sticks out more then the other because its like a introduction of them self. It also keeps the audience's attention...
xxanimeluverxx2080 11 months ago
@SilentViolins Maybe it sticks out because you saw the "insert penis" sign.
TheIshter 10 months ago
@SilentViolins wow yes... that's a solid 10-1..
ofakar 2 months ago
@SilentViolins weird the way he runs down at 0:51 and 0:53 if you know what I mean... sounds intentional, but a bit "Lang Lang"ish, be it good or not .. ??
ofakar 2 months ago
sn contento di conoscere mei ting sun e una persona strepitosa
darkcraig469eveni 2 years ago
That is a nice sounding Yamaha piano!.
AmericanCars101 2 years ago 2
perfect technique, but he uses too much pedal in some places in my opinion.
pejkr 2 years ago
5th is too fast.
Excrey 2 years ago
One of the best renditions of op10/1 I've heard, +1
w3sp 2 years ago 5
Fantastic!!
ArodenPianoWushu93 2 years ago
does anyone kno where to find info on amateur pianists in general?
callenishss 2 years ago
hahahhahaha insert penis 1;52 hahahahahahahah
maxiczekos 2 years ago
no 1 is among the top interpretations in the world. Not only did he finish within 1:53, but also with a lot of wiggle room.
nileinafrica 2 years ago
Very dry sounding piano.
ChrisWatch 2 years ago
Very very good job
skryabyn 2 years ago
Does anyone have the sheet music to this by any chance? Finns det någon som har notbladen för det här stycket av någon chans?
isigtiger 2 years ago
you will find on google easily.
aakksshhaayy 2 years ago
We have the chance to watch and listen the best pianists around for free, and still complain about the way they play now and then...Anybody who has worked seriously on the instroument knows how demanding these pieces are...
Philidor64 2 years ago 53
@Philidor64 Nothing to do, you can be able to enjoy, like or dislike without any need to be able even to play a single key, with that being said I know time talent and effort is required to reach this level.Music understanding or enjoyment is not restricted to players imho..
CarlosHoslet 1 year ago
@CarlosHoslet anyway Great performance
CarlosHoslet 1 year ago
@Philidor64 Gawd-no kidding-I took piano for 4 yrs and I sucked -people are far too critical of others-I just enjoy the talent and well these folks are hard enough on themselves-I am not going to add to their anxiety-all are very gifted or they wouldn't be in the competitions or classical pianists!
NaughtGinger 10 months ago
mei ting sun , do u know johannes s nugroho he plays same as u
abdulalh 2 years ago
He told me that he's going to answer to your question tomorow.
Tommich89 2 years ago
Op. 10 no. 1 is very very very good.. i love this interpretation!!
xxh3llfir3xx 2 years ago 4
Fantastic! I wish I could play like that!
ZeroZenta 2 years ago
Fabulous Chopin etude #1, the best I've heard anywhere, actually.
The rest of the etudes are back to amateur standings.
.I keep this video on my favorite list just because of that first etude.
freeqwerqwer 2 years ago
in my subjective opinion
n.1-best ever
n.2-wow great
n,4-great
n,5-well... were u in high at at that time?
is2hotchick 2 years ago
for me the best interpretation of etude n.1 in youtube
billllyboy8 2 years ago 4
yeah it seems he really knows chopin(just for my opinion)
is2hotchick 2 years ago 2
probably because of the tempo
TheFranchise417 2 years ago
not Polish Rubato... that's why he didn't won... but he's still great at playing =)
SIlentPianist47 2 years ago
this is why i will not be competing in the international chopin competition any time soon :))))
mdoub 3 years ago
i like the 1st etude a lot. It's very fluid and the arpeggios are excellent and free flowing. The other etudes were played w/o musicianship.
freeqwerqwer101 3 years ago
Very goooood!!!
I heard a note of etude op 10 no 3.. after the end of no 2! HIHIHIHIIHHI
pois86 3 years ago 2
i love how he played the ending chords of no4!
Elicgt 3 years ago
have to say, not too keen on 5. Despite his technical ability i think he played it to quickly.
DualThunder 3 years ago
its lightning fast...wow
mdoub 3 years ago
he plays with great clarity.
DualThunder 3 years ago
brilliant!
koobird 3 years ago
"Real" Chopin freaks probably dont wanna admit it, but this is almost as good as Maurizio Pollini.
Sprautbirger 3 years ago
This to me is about as good as it gets: technically brilliant and very artistic as well.
GeorgeMaxwellDuPre 3 years ago
His No.1 and No.4 are great.
trigalg693 3 years ago
I really like this guy!
UKpiano 3 years ago
lol. what happened to #3? i heard a blip of it but it was cut out. and i believe he won the chopin competition
zenofex520 3 years ago
He didn't play the #3, and he actually won the American Chopin competition, haha. These are great though, especially the first.
spiderml 3 years ago
Amazing! who is this? Great shape of music, which is harder on etudes cuz they're so technically demanding. I really like this performance!
jehenisus 3 years ago
While the people going "mm:ss miss" are pompous and arrogant for pointing out mistakes that are extremely subtle, give them credit for having some damn good ears, as these kinds of mistakes are DAMN hard to catch, even if you learned the piece yourself.
ExVash 3 years ago 2
A lot of great ideas, and exceptional techique, but not entirely convincing.
Engloti 3 years ago
how so?
ichiromo 3 years ago
No. 1 sounds very, very good...
yojukitomodele 3 years ago 4
Yes indeed! It's one of the best versions of it.
Aul1kki 3 years ago 3
did this guy got to second round? he should have, with the exception of 5 havingto much rubato and fast, the etudes were very good espeically the first, very fluid. and 4
penguinshin 3 years ago
This guys is awesome. He found my Zune on the plane which slid to the back of the plane during takeoff.
Thanks again man! See you in NY sometime.
~= Chris =~
housepartybrazil 3 years ago
0:54 miss
you14871 3 years ago
I think when you get to a level as high as they do, rare misses aren't as big of a deal
supersimpson2001 3 years ago 2
Op.10/5 is too fast
newjames94forever 3 years ago 2
agree
zielarzopl 3 years ago 3
gorgeous! *o*
ppomelo 3 years ago
Awesome job!!! Put it would have sounded better on a Steinway.
AJLD1 3 years ago
Not sure...
K189T 3 years ago 2
amazing he must of been practicing since 5 and had some true talent with it.
olegagimbo 3 years ago
na man thats classic fm stuff
wizardfingers 3 years ago
he's about to start etude #3 at 3:23 and then realizes he has to skip to #4. hard to break old habits.
guitarike 3 years ago 5
No, no.3 was cut from the current video.
gc65531941 3 years ago 2
No, that Etude is considerd to easy for this competiton.
dmbguitar111 3 years ago 2
wrong- it is just not listed in the "etude" category of the required repertoire, it is in the "lyrical piece" category, along with the harder nocturnes. Excepting Op. 48 No. 1 in c minor, the E Major etude is harder than the nocturnes
jonnyboy126 3 years ago 2
Oh I didnt know that. I heard it wasent even in the competition.
dmbguitar111 3 years ago 2
wow
massiverate 3 years ago
meiting sun is one of the most gifted pianists of his generation. he has flawless, economical, and beautiful facility. it is a marvel to hear him.
neubert84 3 years ago 2
lol economical? he generates money from the piano? lol
xxh3llfir3xx 2 years ago
I liked 2 and 4 the most
biskyossi 3 years ago
I disliked Nr.5 the most
But the rest was amzing!
parule 3 years ago
good job!
jerome8640 4 years ago
i read something in wiki, wasnt paying alot attention, maybe you are right
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
thats just beautiful , like the valentina lisista version!!
mehdital 4 years ago
I thought the jury doesn't want to hear Etude Nr.3 because it is to easy for the Chopin Competition.Examply also Op.10 Nr.6 or op.25 Nr.7.What do you think?
parule 4 years ago
i think he had to play every piece in the competition, especially the first round. and its cut out here by the poster i think, cuz you can clearly hear he played a B(beginning of No.3) right before No.4, then it was cut. but id like to hear his No.3 tho
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
as i have posted before his 10 4 is like a haunting truth that perils our lives.....i hear his verasion every morning I wake up as I scramble to pull my life together ......just give me a chance....10 4 is a visionary piece....and is played in true perfection here
bandguyz24 4 years ago
I think why no.3 is cut out because there is a size of the video.
I like his no.1 and no.4 the best. No.2 is kind of different but still good. I prefer Yuma Osaki's version better.
fullyfatty 4 years ago
its unfortunate that he didnt get through to the next round - but everyone knows that competitions are dirty.
i think his playing of the etudes is unique, fresh, not to mention flawless. he'll be a great pianist with our without the gold medal.
guitarike 4 years ago 3
hi, can anyone comment on his posture? whther it is a good one or not. lately i have shoulder and neck pain, wondering if his tilting of body, neck posture is correct. pls do comment and share.
xiuje87 4 years ago
'Correct' posture is not a fixed formula, but like hand position varies greatly according to the performer. You have no doubt worked this out, or have had good advice since you posted this, but common sense principles prevail: no unnecessary tension, straight back, sympathetic movement of torso, and no grimacing! Observe the masters!
Contrappunto 3 years ago
1 and 2 are enough to kill any ordinary pianist, let alone 4 and 5 in tandem. It would be even more frightening if he threw in 18 and 23. There was quite a bit of rubato in his no.5, but that's the fastest i've heard it played.
tdavis2797 4 years ago
Well, the story of Mei-Ting Sun after getting out after the first live round (from 80 to 35 pianists) is kind of as follows. I think that Hiroko Nakamura gave him a 5/100 and that is what knocked him out. I do not know why she would not like this that much. These are etudes, after all. And Dong Hyek Lim plays these even faster. Strange that she did not like his style.
cdpiano27 4 years ago 2
im sure he won in 2005, what are you guys bashing about?
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
Wonderful!!! Bravo!!!
K43TOC 4 years ago
i think he is trying to say that when the pianist over shows his expressions it becomes distracting
ihrtmusic12334 4 years ago
i don't even know what unequivocated means....
i just think it is a cool word.....or do I????
bandguyz24 4 years ago
actuallly older than 100 im not good on times....i am not an expert.....but if you have the nerve to judge this young man and you are not a virtuoso pianist than shame on you......this was an unequivocated performance of consecutive etudes....only a pianist that has played etudes opus 10 ..1-5 consecutively dare judge this.....
bandguyz24 4 years ago
I think he plays etude #1 beautifully. It's very even, and very subtle at parts.
supersimpson2001 4 years ago
In my opinion he plays the etudes very very well, I really like the technique and his musicality...but I think that the etude Op 10 No 3 must be posted!!! the video is not complete....about the other etudes, I think that the best performance of Op 10 No 4 is of dong min lim, and the black keys etude is played a bit fast, however I really like this video....thanks for posting!
Rickyr389 4 years ago
Just Great!!!
amishan92 4 years ago
listen REALLY REALLY carefully at 3:23. does anyone else hear a B ? i had my eyes closed & this led me to believe he was going to play 10/3
elevateme 4 years ago
Yes. It is there.
michael1608 4 years ago
IS that part of the song he just played, or did he just accidently hit it?
Goldenkitten4 4 years ago
It is part of Etude #3 it was just edited out of this video for some purpose.
error585 4 years ago
Huh, I wonder why, that's a good etude.
Goldenkitten4 4 years ago
for the size of the video i guess, its an easy piece but quite long.
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
Oh ok, that makes sense.
Goldenkitten4 4 years ago
yea thats the beginning of No.3, obviously it was cut out
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
thats the B at the beginning of No.3, its obviously cut out.
jackjiezhang 4 years ago
oh... my.... god.... ....is that the perfect technique? shame about the musicality. WAY WAY too much of himself in the music
elevateme 4 years ago
how can there be too much musicality in music?
His technique is impeccable and he feels the music deeply.
Bravo, Mei-Ting!
susayegreene 4 years ago
there can be too much rubato and too many changes in dynamics, which i guess you could call too much expression. gets in the way of the music
elevateme 4 years ago
I wasn't able to post my entire message and so I sent it to directly! Cheers!
susayegreene 4 years ago
you make me sick.............where's your expression...........so judgemental......just be grateful there is a man who can express himself to a 100 yr old piece of music
bandguyz24 4 years ago
i make you sick??
why should i be grateful that a man can express himself to a 100 year old piece of music???
elevateme 4 years ago
Fantastic!
piano6861 4 years ago
fantastic performance !
psychowolfman 4 years ago
i cannot believe he got kicked out so early in the tournament!
ihrtmusic12334 4 years ago
Op. 10 no. 4 was the best I've ever seen. Possibly on youtube.
thesloc 4 years ago
wow, his playing is amazing. He plays very relaxed and makes it look easy and his Chopin interpretation is excellent!
kenplaysviola 4 years ago
best of the best
YYJBL 4 years ago
i love his performance, especially on 10-4, he plays it smoothly. and it seems to me that he understands what the piece is about.
one thing that i like his performance better than others is that he doesn't have those exagerated useless and meaningless movements, everything is just natural, i like it that way!! ^^
keep it up so i can have more enjoyment~~
krisian 4 years ago
"expressivity" :D
elevateme 4 years ago
wow, i have heard many great pianists and i really enjoyed this performance. something just speaks to me in the melody Mr. Mei-ting Sun plays.
wonphi 4 years ago