CHRISTIAN LI / Menuhin Competition 2018, Junior finals

JUNIOR FINALS / FINALES JUNIORS #Geneva2018
Friday 20 April / Vendredi 20 avril 2018
Victoria Hall
L'Orchestre de Chambre de Genève

CHRISTIAN LI, AUSTRALIA, 10
0:00:33 Jaehyuck Choi Self in Mind
0:04:48 A. Vivaldi The Four Seasons, Op. 8, Summer

Founded by Yehudi Menuhin in 1983, the Menuhin Competition is the world's leading international competition for young violinists. The Competition attracts hundreds of entries from countries across the globe, choosing only 44 of the world’s very best young violinists to participate. Held every two years in a different world city the Competition discovers, encourages and nurtures exceptionally talented young musicians from all corners of the world under the age of 22 years to develop into the next generation of great artists.

[a.krishna]

anyone else watching the face of the violinist behind him?

[donovanluzhonghan]

13:06 Not only his skills, look at his knees, body, feet, even eyes. Passion, spirit, and himself have blended all together. Amazing.

[hockthong]

It was an absolute privilege to be in this concert and see these competitors, and especially to witness the two joint first prizewinners burst into public consciousness with their remarkable playing.

There are a number of comments about Christian's tone and playing, and what he did is all the more remarkable when one considers that he created this beautiful tone on a half size violin.

Christian shared the first prize with chloe Chua, and if anyone who has not seen her video should really do so! Her playing is equally remarkable and completely different. She has extraordinary emotional depth, too. Totally different and equalLy talented!

Classical music has a bright future....

[arcaneabyss]

The power he holds over the orchestra... he has the makings of a magnificent conductor.

[scottmead]

There will never be another moment like this. A purity in intention. Truly touching. As musicians grow older, more polished, they'll continue to inspire us, but in different ways. It's moment like this that I'm thankful for technology for giving people who were not present in the concert hall the chance to experience this.

[seamslatasha]

Wow this kid. His musicality is so deep and emotionally mature. Man and it’s not even a full sized violin. Crazy. Can’t wait to hear him when he is fully grown.

[carolshang]

He took my breath away. This video deserves a thousand thumbs up. I have been following Christian since my son started violin lesson last year and I always know that Christian is exceptionally gifted and hard working. However, this final performance is beyond my expectation. Unbelievable. It's like magic right from the start when the first mysterious sound comes out. His interpretation is unique and truly beautiful. What a great story telling skill!
The second piece is even more stunning. I'd say he was at his best because I've never seen him playing with so much energy before. Just watch how he led the musicians with such ease, passion, confidence, and liveliness. He is a naturally enthusiastic violinist. Born to be a stage legend, that's for sure!


His final performance at Menuhin is my favorite. I watched it for so many times and never get tired. Now even my little guys come to YouTube to search for Christian Li. Dear Christian, you've captured fans of all ages :P

[valentinesianipar]

I don't know this is just my feeling or what, but I 100% sure, that when he play all of the songs he really enjoys it, I mean, he just play it without any ambition to win or to make other people happy, he just really want to play it with all of his heart, it's just like he is the music itself, it shows from his face, and he gesture, , , he looks like he plays every Tone perfectly with many kind of expression that shows its tone emotion, , , (I don't know u could understand this or not, but if you ever play any kind of music or do something you loved u must be understand, I guess..)

[caroleannea]

His beginning composition reflected an aura of soulful notes.Sounds that I’ve never heard being produced from a violin up until now. Mind blowing instrumental piece created by a child prodigy that is quite haunting. Well done!

[Greenstrikefx]

I watched it many times and this is the best version of Vivaldi I have ever heard. For me, Christian is like the violin itself. His body movements show he is the music. the tone is very clean, very emotional, and very musical. now, I have become a fan. Love from Indonesia ❤🇮🇩

[lennywoody]

OMG. I'm crying right now. My mom passed away September 28, 20. And she loved the Winter Vivaldi. But she adored this little guy. .. she loved his playing.
💕❤️💕❤️☺️

[Pianoforjoy]

The musical feeling and emotions and manner of a most accomplished mature musician in the body of a child of ten. Li is a miracle. Menuhin as a ten year old child likely never played as well as Li does. Perhaps even the child or adult Paganini. I have watched and listened to Li almost a hundred times. Each time he appears more accomplished, more natural, more masterly. I run short of words in commenting on what the little fingers of this little magician does pressing on the strings and at the same time waving his magic wand.

[rdwho]

That was Absolutely Stunning beyond words. I have never heard this young man before, and while I expected this to be excellent as it is the final of a prestigious competition, this floored me totally. Such passion I have never seen in a young player of his age. Christian Li, I salute you young man.

[JohnDoe-bxeg]

the passion in this kid, his facial expressions and body movements, i love seeing young people who feel the soul of the music they play, can't wait to see this young man grow into a world renowned violinist.

[AMJ.]

O.M.G
A child with the experience of a 90-year-old man

GENIUS😍❤❤❤👍

[유튜브실명제찬성]

I love the man behind the boy. His facial expression tells me everything and also I can feel that he is a very gentle and humorous guy.

[pigwich]

*Just finished playing Vivaldi Summer 3rd Movement to the best of my ability and feels like a prodigy. Watches this video... quits violin.

[lkern]

I've watched this at least 10 times the past 2 days...still brings tears to my eyes.

[JadeCaro]

His face expressions when playing are so cute lol

[slyintennis]

Breathtaking! It's like there's a 40 year-old musician trapped in this little body! Marvelous 👏