Eric Lu – Piano Concerto in E minor Op. 11 (final stage of the Chopin Competition 2015)

17TH INTERNATIONAL FRYDERYK CHOPIN PIANO COMPETITION
19 October 2015, Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall
Final Stage

Eric Lu – piano
Jacek Kaspszyk – conductor
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

All rights reserved 2015
The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, Polish Television TVP

[mocha-gkzm]

I felt in love with this beautiful Chopin concerto 45 years ago and had listened to many pianists interpretation but with Eric Lu version, I’m at peace !No need to search further ❤❤❤

[alchun]

Omgosh, he is so poetic with his playing. Every note and tone is divine. And only 18. What a competition. Glad I wasnt the judge and such a shame he wasnt in top 3. It is so cruel to have to rank something as special and magical as this. He is another winner in my heart.

[ADGO]

well done Eric. You've played beautifully the whole competition. The bell-like sonority you get from a Yamaha is just incredible. No doubt your poetic playing will touch many people for years to come.

[uelrington]

The Conductor is looking bit tired, after conduct same concerto over and over, he should have been winner of Chopin conductor's competition !!! He did very good job !!!

[keybawd]

The magic that i saw in Eric Lu 6 years ago (see my comment below) has become even more magical. Ok Seong-Jin Cho and Richard Hamelin were superb pianists but Eric Lu is the one I now listen to whenever I can. If you google the big piano competitions and their winners, you will note that half of the winners have disappeared without trace. The lesser placed are now the recognised names. If a pianist has real musical talent it will develop. If they are just parrots taught by their teachers, they will never be anything more than they are at the competition. I can cite Andras Schiff and Mitsiku Uchida - today's legends but not yesterday's winners.

[TS-lodd]

This is one of the aesthetically most beautiful filmed concertos I have ever watched. I just wanted to mention that so the filmers can be appreciated too. It is quite an important factor imo.

Of course Eric was brilliant. He is so gentle and soft in everything he does. Perfect Chopin. He is my newest inspiration

[gregthompson]

The most natural and pure Chopin Concerto.. Absolutely beautiful

[MichaelPLim]

Some pianists are better than others, and I do think Cho's playing is excellent, but Eric Lu has a very distinctive musicality that is thoroughly in the spirit of Chopin. His heartfelt love for the musical piece is very evident in his playing. Really a pleasure to listen to.

[ugo]

Необыкновенно одухотворённая игра Эрика! Полёт фантазии и филигранная виртуозность этого парня поражает воображение! Браво, Эрик!❤🎉👌🙏🙏

[peacefulchildren]

Eric - Frederic's Poland loves you, thank you!!!

[pauliberg]

Eric Lu brings heaven to earth..he makes music..he breathes music..

[danonedanone]

"The Force is strong with this one..." Incredibly talented guy.

[cjm]

This is fantastic. The conductor strongly approves at 18:53, 24:00, 27:14, 33:20, and 37:27.

[ubicaritasref]

I can listen to this over and over again. Eric becomes one with the music, making listening to it a spiritual experience. What a joy!

[antonygonzalez]

The fact that he plays with such a beautiful singing tone and that there’s no ads make this recording all the more beautiful😩👌🏽

[pauliberg]

I AM SPEECHLESS, BLOWN AWAY -divine, and so delicately played.

[igorpollick]

thats how Chopin would like to hear, amazing

[wizeseok]

I love how poetic Eric is! So beautiful.

[keybawd]

I should add that the conductor is wonderful - a real partnership.

[rie.k]

I'm overwhelmed. A great inspiration for me in every single note! Thank you, Eric. You're MAGIC. 🌹