BRUCE (XIAOYU) LIU – first round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

7.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall

XVIII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im. Fryderyka Chopina
The 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

Nokturn cis-moll op. 27 nr 1 / Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1
Etiuda cis-moll op. 10 nr 4 / Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4
Etiuda a-moll op. 25 nr 4 / Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 4
Scherzo E-dur op. 54 / Scherzo in E major, Op. 54

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[michy_and_conchy]

The Scherzo alone was worth a first price

[jeffreypeters]

He knows what’s happening with every single note. Flawless technique. Impeccable expression. Master of dynamics. Master of the piano.

[loveispatient]

Now I know how “pearly scales” sounds like! Thanks Bruce,

[anthonyc]

12:39 that change in texture is so colorful and delicate ive never heard anything so sweet that makes me smile every time i listen to it

[katerinakalavrezou]

Why did he even compete? They should call him as a guest star.. This guy is a complete performer and already among the superstars of piano. Can’t wait to listen to him live one day. His career will be just brilliant! Congratulations to his excellence, his family, his professors and to the jury that gave him the 1st place.

[ellisha]

Wow, he blew me away. So flawless and Chopinesque, yet has his own original take. Like a breath of fresh air. Definite finalist if not winner!

[IRENEWED]

Absolutely hands down one of the very top performers of the competition. His elegance and charm are infectious. His tone is crystal clear and his voicings are absolutely mesmerizing. He has a complete sense of cohesion in each piece. He's not wandering aimlessly - it all makes sense. This recording will be the new standard for all 4 of these pieces. Such a memorable day!!!! Congratulations Bruce!!!

[yeti]

0:24 Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1
6:14 Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4
8:33 Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 4
10:25 Scherzo in E major, Op. 54

[trifonovfan]

Oh, my goodness!
One of the best Scherzo in the Competition!

[anniebouvet]

Toujours aussi merveilleux Bruce.
Quelle délicatesse et intense émotion.
Très grand artiste, merci infiniment pour ces moments de rares bonheurs.
Annie

[davidofpiano]

This man’s dynamic control and range is astounding. So interesting to listen to.

[irenagouchowska]

There are some great pianists at this competition, but Bruce excels above all. He has everything in his art: brilliance, lyricism, refinement, etc.He must win! Thanks to him, music took on a new spirit. He is also an extremely handsome man. So everything is perfect. Here we have the first prize!

[MrInterestingthings]

This man communicates in a way unlike the rest of us mere mortals ! He has the best training and musicianship but he has that quality that makes people drop what they're doing and go to hear him. Star was in the air from the beginning of the Nocturne and listen to his rhythm in the mazurka part of the Nocturne. Genius ? I was crazy and still am about Gadjiev ! His left hand is incredible -hear 4th etude!!! How does he pedal/attack/finger those pinky accents in the 8th minute .Ive heard pianist accent them but never with pedal how is it possible as cleanly as he does it??? Genius .Garcia does the a minor etude also with so much personality I felt like I had never heard it before but Liu has a sound and personality that from the first note you know he is a finished artist !He sounds like the famous recordings just better recorded !

[soniang]

HE IS INCREDIBLE !!!! WELL DESERVED!!!! one of the best best performance of this NOCTURNE. looking forward to see his performance one day. PLEASE COME TO VANCOUVER.

[pianoforteyt]

He plays with so much control over the piano both in dynamics and emotion! Wow! 🤩

[daytonlivingston]

Absolutely the most breathtaking and dramatic performance of Op.27 No.1 that I've ever heard. Bravo

[JamesSmith-mwps]

This is the most lit performance of a scherzo I have heard. The interpretation sounds so fresh but still faithful to Chopin.

[magorzataklikowicz]

Cudowna Najserdeczniejsze To Artysta o kosmicznej wręcz wyobraźni, a przy tym doskonale grający! To wyżyny pianistyki🌿🌹🌿🌹🌿

[AdrianCameron]

One of the best performances of Scherzo 4 I've heard since Rafal Blechacz in the 2005 Competiton. 17:38 such an incredible moment and example of tickling the keys. Bravo Bruce Liu. 🇨🇦

[eikiworcester]

Me too! I went back to listen to O mighty Bruce‼️Congratulation ‼️