Aaron Kurz: Flight of the Bumblebee by Rimsky Korsakov at Salle Cortot/Paris

[Mr96Mal]

this sames me. :(

[krazylolable]

OMG THATS AMAZING!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, krazylolable!

Aaron

[eggroll9902]

Wow.

[tbkurz]

Thanks, eggroll9902!

Aaron

[Eikendae]

Marvelous, Aaron! May I use this piece for a media-ed project? It's perfect for a particular scene where the animation character escapes from a pack of villains. I would be very grateful if you'd allow me to lend this work of art. Thanks!

Regards,

Keian Rogers

[tbkurz]

Dear Eikendae,

Sorry for the late reply! As long as I am credited for the music, I'd love for you to use the video! The fact that you're considering using it is great.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[lordtzino]

I feel so stupid watching this he's 13 and im 21 my god! I wanna slit my wrist!

[YTAZone]

@tbkurts sure! its nice to receive a reply from you! :D keep up the good work =)))

[rennebu2]

This one realy rocks Aron,very nice played i needed mounths to do it :-)

Alexandru

[tbkurz]

Thanks, Alexandru! I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[guswl9749]

I stopped playing piano when I was 12. I'm 18 now, and this video made me play my old piano again. thanks for letting me know how to enjoy piano. Please come to washington D.C :) I'll go whenever or wherever it is.

[tbkurz]

Dear guswl9749,

I'm so glad my video helped you decide to play piano again! I currently don't have any plans to go to Washington DC, but if something gets scheduled I'll be sure to let you know!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[priscillaernst]

splendide miracle

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, priscillaernst!

Aaron

[priscillaernst]

splendide

[diaboliktaurus89]

you're wonderful!!!! I saw your videos and i think that you are a good player for your age(obvioulsy better thanme) compliment

[tbkurz]

Thanks, diaboliktaurus89! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Aaron

[YTAZone]

wow! your cover is very very clean! you're amazing! =))))

[tbkurz]

Thanks for the compliment about my technique, YTAZone!

Aaron

[DMusic96]

Wow, Aaron, that's awesome! Impressive fingering.

[tbkurz]

Thanks for the compliment, DMusic96!

Aaron

[RoccoMcCallister]

I have to imagine you practice for several hours a day? I took lessons for about 5 years but only practiced for 1-2 hours a day, and was never this good haha.

[tbkurz]

Dear RoccoMcCallister,

I'm glad you liked my video! I practice about two and a half hours a day during the school year and three hours a day in the summer.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[NamikazeMinato125]

nice!!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you, NamikazeMinato125!

Aaron

[Batgirl2612]

Superb!

[MrJessebo]

which arrangement is this? I have found several with slight alterations in the left hand, but I like this one the best.

[tbkurz]

Dear MrJessebo,

This is the Rachmaninoff arrangement. Thanks for watching my video!

Aaron

[Azazello078]

this is amazing 

[h2o4ky]

Aaron, you're amazing. I wish I can play like you some day, hopefully soon since I'm no longer a youngster;)

I wish all the youngsters who play just as well get the same positive comments as this video. I'm so sick of reading comments like "she/he's asian, must be the parents forcing him or her to play well, blah blah blah" in the other vids. why can't we just appreciate a kid's talent for what it is. I'm sure kids like Aaron enjoy what they do, it's an amazing feeling to play so well.

[tbkurz]

Dear h2o4ky,

Thank you so much for your encouraging words and compliments! They really mean a lot to me. Thanks for watching my video and commenting!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[tbkurz]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, witness124!

Aaron

[tbkurz]

Thank you, TheKitkat48!

Aaron

[tbkurz]

Thank you, TheKitkat48!

[003Third]

Woww I'm so jealous your skill

[coffeygrounds87]

Great performance! I am learning this piece right now. I was wondering, how long did it take you to learn and memorize it?

[TheLaurabech]

Awesome preformance!

How long did it take you to learn this?

[theasdfpanda]

Respect

[Billybob5497]

That was far beyond any 13 year old's comprehension! Great performance! :)

[popcornisgoodable]

beautiful! :D

[danlemes1]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! I never knew someone of ur age could be so talented. I am gobsmacked by the music you play. I was wondering though if you could play any blues music. I mean, u probably can since u can play classical so beautifully, but I just wanted to see how you go with them. Here are some good pieces (You can find them on youtube aswell) : Good Night Boogie & Peter Gunn Theme. If u r good could u please upload so i can hear someone play it amazingly?

thanks

[MeMarie2010]

AMAZING!

I've been playing for 8 years and have come across this piece before.

To be completely honest--I didn't have the patience for it! And yet, this THIRTEEN year old boys plays it to perfection. Memorized! Encore! Aaron Kurz, you are going placing, and thank god for talent like you!

[sunflowerseed2008]

continua tot asa...

[kaovnkl]

hes playing it realy realy good but tbh it's not so hard song i plaied it after 4 years of learning piano but dude ur realy great!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you, kaovnkl! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[123conundrum]

@kaovnkl

The point of telling everyone that was...? To make yourself feel superior on the internet.

Good job. Goal acompllished: Yes. Value in life: No change - some dignity.

[falvb]

Congratulations Aaron, this is certainly a very difficult piece. It sounds even and at a pretty good pace, so five stars for you young man.

I´m a pianist too, if you want you can check some of my videos and let me know your opinion. I play this work too, i also love to sing.

Keep on playing and congratulations!!!!!

[OurChemistry4]

how do you do it so effortlessly

[Dobmann222]

FINALY!!!! ITS NOT AN ASIAN!!! no offence

[karlaiveth86]

hola aron como estas de verdad me impresiona tu forma y estilo de interpretar la musica yo tambien esudio piano y la verdad te felicito y te admiro sigue asi adelante ya que seras un ejemplo para mi a seguir yo se que nunca es tarde para lograr lo que uno quiere claro con dedicacion y esfuerzo mis respetos para ti y te mando mi apoyo desde aca de michoacan mexico uruapan una abrazo enorme

[samuelngkee]

Great performance!!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks, samuelngkee!

Aaron 

[aracait27]

FINNALY I KID WHOS NOT ASIAN

[midulcebombon]

wow increible, en serio, mis respetos para un chico tan joven y con tan enome taento sigue asi, eres un joven musico muy prometedor.

[tbkurz]

Estimado midulcebombon, ¡Gracias por sus grandes elogios! Estoy alegre usted gocé el escuchar mi vídeo. Sinceramente, Aaron

[superasian619]

@tbkurz Did you have someone translate for you to respond to that comment or do you Spanish? Is so, you are now doubly amazing.

[superasian619]

@tbkurz *know Spanish

[Bizjak62]

You are so amazing! How long have you been playing for?

[tbkurz]

Dear Bizjak62,

Thank you so much for your compliment! I've been playing piano for 11 years.

Aaron

[multiawardednerd]

@tbkurz No doubt you are so good!

[mrslayga16]

awesome! <3

[tbkurz]

Thanks, mrslayga16!

Aaron

[meltz911]

Only 2 mistakes, wounderful!

[MsIcelandgirl]

wow ... amazing Aaron ... you are soo good :)

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, MsIcelandgirl!

Aaron

[ablover]

this one, altough much harder, is performed much better IMHO, since it clearly has some of your touch - or at least that's how I felt.

You're really great and you inspire me so much.

[tbkurz]

Dear ablover,

I'm so glad you enjoyed my video! I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words. I hope you continue to watch my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[L0veYoga]

Awesome. :D

[tbkurz]

Thanks, L0veYoga!

Aaron

[loquaciousdog90]

How can someone possibly be THAT goo? How old are you in this video and how old are you now? Your huge fan Daniel

[tbkurz]

Dear Daniel,

Thank you for your wonderful compliments! I was 13 when this video was filmed and I am currently 14.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[anurram]

Hi Aaron. I am a big fan and follower of yours from India. If you don't mind can you please tell me how many years of practice went in before you could play this peice and the Turkish march.

Also what was your mode of learning ? Did you have a teacher on a regular basis ? And did you interact with other musicians / students of music , often ?

Thanks a lot

Anur

[tbkurz]

Dear Anur,

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I began learning the Turkish March when I was twelve (after nine years of practice), but my video of it has me performing it when I was thirteen. I usually have a lesson with my teacher about once a week, although before competitions and performances I have lessons more often. During the school year, I have a master class with other students once every two weeks. I also go to an Institute (with other students) in the summer.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[anurram]

Dear Aaron,

Thanks so much for the reply. You are very humble to reply to comments on your videos.

Hope to buy your music from a store in the near future :).

Anur

[standarkDW]

Wow :O you can play this piece so good on the piano. very nice to lising to . I play this peace to but than on the marimba ( Not so good a you do )

Well done

[tbkurz]

Thank you, standarkDW! I think marimbas are very fun to play as well.

Aaron

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, beautygoddess06! I hope you enjoy playing the saxophone as much as I enjoy playing piano.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[2008videomaster2008]

i think its pretty sad that people like you being VERY talented dont have as much success as those songs in the charts too less people apreciate what you do but i can just say im impressed

[tbkurz]

Dear 2008videomaster2008,

I also wish classical pianists would receive more popular recognition than we currently do. Thank you for supporting my video and commenting!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[openmindspace]

Can you please post Chopin Polonaise in A flat.

Thanks.

[tbkurz]

Dear openmindspace,

I'd like to honor your request, but I have not ever played the piece. If I do play it, however, I will post it for sure.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[shana2607]

you played the dynamics well. i love it a lot ! GREAT GREAT GREAT. i'm about to play this song for the piano competition next year. hope that i can play it as well as you did.

[tbkurz]

Dear shana2607,

I'm glad you liked my dynamics! I spent a very long perfecting them so your compliment really means a lot. Thanks for watching my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Fupper16]

I memorized Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and I practiced it an hour every day for about a month to get it down ... I can only imagine how much work went into playing this piece so beautifully, accurately, and you memorized it! Good job; you are an inspiration to me!

[tbkurz]

Dear Fupper16,

Thank you so much for your amazing compliments regarding my performance of the Rondo! I really appreciate all of your encouragement and support!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[chriistiee]

This reminds me a little of Evgeny Kissin.. Good job! How long do you practice each day?

[tbkurz]

Dear chriistiee,

Thank you for your amazing compliment! It means a lot to me that you compare me to Kissin. During the school year, I practice about 14 hours a week (the amount per day will vary slightly), and during the summer, I do about 19 or 20 hours a week.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[JesseRela]

You put so much feeling into it. Your talent is amazing!

[mcpetropolis]

Fantatsic... A MIRACLE ! Congratulations.

[Laudan08]

finally a child that rules at piano.

[cainster]

This is absolutely brilliant and if he is this way at age 13 he will be a millionaire success with thousands of CDs sold by age 43. Or he could just play for nursing homes, weddings, whatever -- talent this good, it honestly does not matter, no matter where he performs he will be bringing joy to others.

[tbkurz]

Dear cainster ,

Wow! I really appreciate all of your kind and encouraging words. Your last sentence especially blows me away. I hope you continue to visit my channel as I should have some new videos out soon. Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[expostfactum]

Amazing, totally amazing. Your dynamics were excellent too!

[tbkurz]

Thanks, expostfactum! I'm glad you enjoyed my interpretation!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[treblechoir99]

Very impressive. You're the futur Aaron. Thank you for this moment.

[tbkurz]

Dear treblechoir99,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your very kind words.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[THEKingQWERTY100]

HI this is awsome

[THEKingQWERTY100]

TERIFFIC JOB! THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST PERFORMANCE YET. (:

[THEKingQWERTY100]

this was by far the best performance yet (: terrific job.

[Chrisy299]

So impressive and beautifully played. I wished i had him as my accompanist :)

[colorpiano]

You make the music easier for people to enjoy, especially from your gesture and light finger movement.Thanks

[tbkurz]

I appreciate the compliments, colorpiano!

Aaron

[bijupira7]

Muito bom!Muita sensibilidade alem de técnica.

[bijupira7]

Muito bom! Técnica e sensibilidade.Parabens!

[paulcopeland]

Hi Aaron.

Another great performance so full of gusto and dynamic variation. You truly are talented. But don't take the talent for granted, continue to work hard, which I am sure you do. Best wishes to you and your family also.

[tbkurz]

Dear paulcopeland,

Thank you so much for your compliments! I really appreciate your encouragement. Thanks so much for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[RobinScott93]

A truly incredible performance.

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, RobinScott93!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[THEKingQWERTY100]

@tbkurz awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much for your compliments, THEKingQWERTY100! I really appreciate all of your kind words.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[lllllllllllllll88]

That was aweSome! lolz

[edlo2006]

This is awesome!

[tbkurz]

Thanks, edlo2006!

Aaron

[edlo2006]

This is awesome!

[superasian619]

Okay, its weird for a 13 year old to call another teen his piano hero...but your mine man! I started in 5th grade, and i was 10. A really late start, but im starting to play the songs of the Great Composers. Your my inspiration, keep up the awesomely, superb good work! :)

[tbkurz]

Dear superasian619,

Thank you so much for your amazing compliments regarding my videos! I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[YinKai01]

Nice. I started piano when I was four

[marinerspwn]

This is too good to be true...

You have to be playing the piano for around 10 years. You are a very good piano player and keep up the good work!!!

[tbkurz]

Dear marinerspwn,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! You were actually very close; I've been playing the piano for 11 years.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[ahbahpuh]

damn! amazing performance for such a little guy! bravo!

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much ahbahpuh!

Aaron

[ThinkCreativ]

An absolutely stunning performance you had there, Aaron.

I have been playing for two and a half years now, I'm finally reaching the stage where I can play more famous songs. You are really inspiring me!

Keep on the good work, man.

Cheers.

[tbkurz]

Dear ThinkCreativ,

Thank you so much for your amazing compliments and the encouragement! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MrChokladeMan]

hi my name is Aron to, and this is very amazing o.o i play piano to, plus 2 other instruments. this is so crazy :P i wish i could play like that to :)

[JackGtarHappyHOurSho]

picture a guy stroking a long beard when you hear the guy say marvelous

[myteethareshiny]

Holy shit!

[fabiopalma]

Amazing =O

I have to make a record on my accordion too ^^

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, fabiopalma!

Aaron

[joslin246]

@rbj2001 u really play it very and ur welcome!

[tbkurz]

Dear iamdahoodedpker,

I started playing when I was 3, and I have theory classes and master classes twice a month. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[joslin246]

well done i wish i could play like u.~:)

[tbkurz]

Thanks joslin246!

Aaron

[janejoa]

You are very talented!

How can you play that beautifully?

You are admirable for me.

Love,

Jane

[tbkurz]

Dear Jane,

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[BunnyLooney]

First of all AMAZING second why do you have to say sincerely Aaron each time you comment lol anyway that was COOL man!

[tbkurz]

Dear BunnyLooney,

I appreciate the fact that people take the time to listen to my playing and take the additional time to communicate about my performance. I'm fortunate to have the attention of others. I could close my responses differently but I feel comfortable with the word "sincerely".

Hope that answers your question!

Aaron

[elixiress]

Wow, the way he caresses those keys... beautiful. And he doesn't even flinch once throughout the song.

Though I have to say at 1:00 they closed up to his face, which was unnecessary...it's much nicer to watch his fingers play on the keys than face. But beautiful playing all the same.

[tbkurz]

Dear elixiress,

Thank you so much for your great compliments regarding my interpretation!

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[mahmoudnageeb]

Wooooooooooooooow !!!! NO COMMENT !!! you are soooooooooooooooooooo talented :) wishing you the best really :)

[tbkurz]

Dear mahmoudnageeb,

Thank you so much for your compliment and encouraging words! They really mean a lot to me.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MusicMeddy]

This is incredible!!!

I could never have moved my fingers that fast.

You are soooooooo talented!!!

Congratulations!

[tbkurz]

Dear MusucMeddy,

Thanks so much for your compliments regarding the video! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[stitcherdoodle]

Wow is all I can say! How long did it take you to learn this?

[tbkurz]

Dear stitcherdoodle,

If I remember correctly, it took me about half a year to learn this. Thanks for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[lea25021]

Aaron, you are great and sooooo talented !!!

Awesome performance...

Keep going...keep walking... You are a borning star. All the best

[tbkurz]

Dear lea25021,

Thank you so much for your wonderful compliments and your encouragement! I really appreciate it!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[tbeibei]

You are the BEST!!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks tbeibei!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[tbeibei]

O wow! That's amazing! What's on your mind when you play that piece?

It's very nice of you that you respond people who make comments on your video. How do you get time for that?

Make more videos!!!

Beibei :)

[tbkurz]

Dear tbeibei,

If I remember correctly, the only thing I can think about when I'm playing the piece is the notes ahead; otherwise, I'll stumble. Thanks for commenting on the video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[woodypepe]

aaron you're simply the best!!!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much woodypepe!

Aaron

[tal94k]

He is AMAZING !

5 stars! (:

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much tal94k!

Aaron

[chris74742]

fuckin amazin!

[goodcommentguy]

I'm currently in high school and play the violin, once played Bach's Partita III and thought I had fast fingers. I was wrong.

Stunning indeed.

[tbkurz]

Dear goodcommentguy,

Thank you so much for your compliment regarding my video! I'm glad you like playing violin!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[garuto101]

WOW! FREAKY! I'm 13 as well but I cant play anywhere near that good! the hardest piece I can play is Super Mario Bros LOL! but I do love piano even though I may not be the best it is still fun and the feeling you get when you learn to play something and everyone enjoys it is amazing and you must get that very often. Bravo!

[tbkurz]

Dear garuto101,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and that you enjoy piano as well! I must say that Super Mario Bros is quite fun to play. Thanks for watching the video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[blueyoyi]

stunning !!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks blueyoyi!

Aaron

[Allyza2000]

man thats faster the what i play sonatina in a minor!! its fast but not as fast as that!!

[varfordogjesus]

Great playing! Great technique and speed. Keep playing and practicing you gonna go far. God bless you Aron!!

[tbkurz]

Dear varfordogjesus,

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you continue to watch my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[JustUs756]

wow....thts all i can say. dude ur amazing!!!!!! prodogy much? awesome awesome job. i could learn a few things from you. =]

[tbkurz]

Dear JustUs756,

Thank you so much for all of your amazing compliments! I hope you continue to play piano and that you enjoy it!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[howardwannachange]

OUTSTANDING!