Aimi Kobayashi - Chopin Piano Concerto #1 op.11 E-minor - 1st movement

[WJE37FCSM]

Holy (you pick the word) - I've been seriously listening to classical music since 1960, some 52 years. I've never heard such a fine performance from a bunch of kids and Aimi Kobayashi. I think there is a better recording of this (EMI Classics - Samson Francois - Louis Fremaux - Monte-Carlo Symphony) but not by much and they're pros not a bunch of teenagers. I've imagined being in a youth group that plays this well but always thought it to be a fantasy till now. Bravo Toshiaki Umeda and all.

[7pianoforte]

@WJE37FCSM: AIMI HAS SOMETHING THAT YOU CANNOT PUT YOUR HAND ON SPECIFICALLY. I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS IN THE SOUND OR THE RHYTHM. 

[WJE37FCSM]

@7pianoforte It's all in the phrasing. On this site are some of her performances starting at 3 years old. They make more musical sense than my capabilities at 68. Music is a phenomena that plays in the minds of human beings (and birds) - some more than others. Listen to Emily Bear play easy tunes (Over a Rainbow), the phrasing and rhythm is exquisite, that's innate - something you're born with - very hard to learn.

[panayiotisdemopoulos]

I am slightly confused. On the one hand this is absolutely wonderful, on the other, there's something not quite right with the notion of wunderkinder in the 21st century. Perhaps pacing life a little more naturally is not a bad idea to ensure a long, happy, creative life that has some poetic value. Want to write bravo here, but mustn't. My daughter's (1yr old) first piano lesson: 2016. As for playing Chopin, she has to fall in love first.

[existentialist18]

@stanhin "When you overpractice, the music seems to come out of your pocket. If you play with a feeling of 'Oh, I know this,' you play without that drop of fresh blood that is necessary. At every concert I must have the unexpected, the unforeseen. I want to risk, to dare. I want to be surprised. That way the music can bloom anew. The act is the same, but each time it's different."-Rubinstein. Or, if you're more into this type of performance, I can pop you some popcorn and you can enjoy the act.

[lilly763]

@existentialist18 Of course Rubinstein's performance is better! Why on earth would you feel the need to compare a 15-year-old to Rubinstein? I'm sure Rubinstein's own performances at age 15 wouldn't stand up to comparison with his mature work. That doesn't change the fact that this is a genuinely felt performance, as I'm sure you would believe if the picture were replaced with that of a European male.

At any rate, Aimi is wonderful as always here!

[ADH2711]

A littler girl but a great pianist.

[Sonuay]

그냥 대박!!

너무 좋아하는곡인데 ㅎㅎ

진짜 멋져요

[chiwawa0919]

小林愛実ちゃんの演奏のどこかに、若いのと音楽は関係ないと書い­てあったが、確かにその通りではある。若いのと音楽はごちゃまぜ­にしてはならないし、彼女もそんな評価は望んでいないだろう。

しかし、この若さで大曲もしっかり解釈し自分の音楽にし表現して­いるところは本当に素晴らしい。

できそうでできないことです。

大人になってやっと解釈でき表現できるってこともあります。

タッチも素晴らしい、そして若いから出せるのかもしれませんが、­彼女の音は本当に美しい音です。



[existentialist18]

I hate to say it, but I don't think there is that much emotion in it at all. I much prefer seeing a 80 something year old Rubinstein pour years of life into his piece; something that just can't be compensated for at that age. She is very talented, but it's just not the same.

[stanhin]

@existentialist18 wrote: "I hate to say it." Good because the rest is bs.

[pebbli94]

great youth orchestra!! 

[rbutkus21]

Its the Asian Music Mafia :D

[jsie4er]

こんなに若くて素晴らしいピアニストが日本にいたなんて今年にな­るまで知りませんでした。今度初めて愛実さんの演奏聞きに行きま­す。今からワクワクです。12月にはロシアで私の好きなこの協奏­曲を演奏されるようですね。ビジネスが先行して周囲がご本人をス­ポイルしないよう大切にして頂きたいです。大成されることを願っ­てやみません。

[qmasashimamp]

すばらしい演奏だ！

若いのに大したもん、将来楽しみ!!!

[Knuspermaster]

Klassik können die Asiaten spielen, aber von der Romantik sollten sie die Finger weglassen. Das Orchester spielt wie eine Maschine und die Pianistin übertreibt etwas mit ihrer Interpretation. Sie "rührt" zu viel herum.

Chopin sollte so gefühlvoll und gleichzeitig "einfach" wie möglich gespielt werden!

[LCswag]

@Knuspermaster diese Kinder sind aber sehr jung und spielen erstaunlich fuer ihre aelter... Natuerlich gibt es viel bessere Konzerte (zum Beispiel Avdeeva's International Chopin Winner's Concert), aber diese Kinder haben viel Talent (in Technik) fuer ihre aelter und sind deshalb sehr impressive, auch wenn sie vielleicht Romantische Musik verstehen... es tut mir leid dass mein Deutsch nicht so gut ist (Klavier Spieler aus Miami)

[steveaulie]

The orchestra is really quite good, especially considering the apparent ages of the young musicians! IMHO.

[steveaulie]

The orchestra is really quite good, especially considering the apparent ages of the young musicians! IMHO.

[1234risen]

she really shows her emotions in this song. amazing job!

[58pianos]

Nice to hear young players with good intonation. Very nice performance Aimi.

[nezziest]

Aimi, I can't help but imagine you are playing this concerto at final round of 2015 Chopin Competition and receiving best applauds at the end of performance. I am of course every Aimi's fans are so looking forward to making it happen. I believe you can do it. Until then please keep low-profile in mass media. They give you nothing but pressure just as Asada mao, a young talented figure skater, Ishikawa Ryo, a young pro golfer and to mention a few. Just play the piano as your passion guides you.

[yohbyo]

lol that boy's wearing short pants 1:00

[GrandPiano42]

BRAVISSIMA!!! Fantastic work, Aimi - Congratulations! Spencer

[romillyh]

I can only echo - and emphasize - Lalita and Francis’ (concerto35) comments. The orchestra is astonishing for one with so many players who seem to be mere children. I could hear nothing but pure excellence.

[Pleendriver]

Thank you, Aimi.

[Lalitamusic]

Of course classic Aimi. Thanks so much for sharing this Christina. There is very little more I can say about out musical genius than I have already over the years said, but I will add this time that the orchestra of young musicians was fantastic too. There truly is so much incredible talent in this world if one wants to go looking for it. It was fantastic to see Aimi with a new performance and an entirely new piece. Thanks again.

Love

Lalita

[lepaintre123]

Voici une belle initiative ma chair Christina. C'est vraiment un plaisir de te savoir présente sur ce média pour continuer à diffuser l'excellence de notre princesse Aimi kobayashi. Les archives et les nombreuses performances nous pourront les entendre et voir sur ta chaîne. Alors chair Christina merci pour le partage...

jacques de paris

[concerto35]

Aimi infuses every note with pathos. She addresses the heart, and in listening to her, one becames enraptured in an estatic conversation. She transcends the notes themselves, enveloping one in an experience of mystical contemplation. How can she do this at only 15 years? It is a gift from God held in trust by Aimi for the world.

[54plus54]

@concerto35: She could do it when she was 5. She can do it because, as you say, she transcends the notes (material), becoming music itself (spirit).

[chobeethaninov]

All these new videos of Aimi! Christina, it's like Christmas. :) Thank you so much. On the video: My the orchestra looks very young indeed but they still sound very good and Aimi, of course, is playing like an angel (and she looks like she's quite enjoying herself, too!).

[PhilineWangemann]

Great orchestra!!! Aimi Kobayashi - my favoured pianist!