CHRISTIAN LI / Menuhin Competition 2018, Junior finals 

Did he and Chloe both win?

@@nadiasmith6460 yes, they did

Makes sense cause they’re both so takented

@Sankalp Gupta yea

AWW

So true. She, as well as others, were very supportive, kind and loving to these kids. Goes well for the whole.

Yes, I loved to watch that. No matter his abilities, he still is a little kid.

Not that they need that, though lol. They were born ready for these performances

Erik bluui

@@euomu It's still nerve wracking despite your level of skill. A lot of pressure must be put into them.

Ikr 😭

Specially this one 9:59. That one threw me off the window

@@zheydhan665 it just me he looks so cute and handsome HAHAHA

People have a problem with it. They said he doesn't play well because he is focusing too much on exaggerating those expressions.

@@nightmarefury9308I do not agree with that judgment.

What I thought so as well, his emotions while interpreting the music shows too!

Peter Balint I can see that, for sure!

Yeah, it's in him, alright. Perhaps often conducting/performing.

His motions and phrasing really shows the orchestra the type of sound and feeling he’s looking

I think so, too!

A.Krishna the dude looked pretty kind, his expressions showed he had nothing but respect for Christian

He looked impressed.

Yes! That was part of the fun of this video. The other musicians watching him with such respect and awe.

A.Krishna 14:08 when both accompanists smile 👌

Actually cellist

Lol boys are just overdramatic like that

perfect like score

@@ChiefHerzensCoach Thank you for the link. Nice to see play Turkey March at 6 years old.

13:06 there are very problematic notes

whats the piece played there

eh. It's pretty well known the Menuhin competition is like the Olympics when it comes to youth violin players. Only the cream of the crop gets into this competition, there's no doubt that they will have significant talent.

And winter with Chloe Chua as well.

No they didn't. It's one of the most renown competitions in the world.

are u the kazoo kid

OF COURSE NOT

HAHAHA

shit “(7(

🤣

He's an equal

He shared first prize in this competition with a girl of 8

yeah brahms i know..

@kirinphoebe1 dont forget about the kazoo

socks_and_ candies No, he's the youngest ever winner of this competition at age 10 and shared first prize with 11 year-old Chloe Chua

I prefer brillante. Bright strings are too harsh for my taste :)

chloe Chua >

I am listening for the past 30 minutes to the first piece here and by Chua. I have no idea why I like hers so much better. I am going back and forth to figure it out but no luck.

​@@MariaVlasiou She has more dynamic in playing it, and more gentle touch in some moments.

@@kieranriddle9120 Thank you. I will listen again with your comment in mind.

I think they've probably rehearsed with the competitors beforehand

@@teaizyummy But you never ever know how it is going to come on stage. It could depe nd on the mood of the moment. From what we see, he is absolutely clear giving the cues. He is in fact conducting. 15:30. The way he leads the dynamics of the last bars with his body is so impressive.

I dont know if it was skeptical so much as having their dreams crushed by a 10 year old

Man, it's so therapeutic. The power of music!

Like ling ling

Like ling ling like ping ping. hahaha

LING LING IM UR BIGGEST FAN

You should be practicing! Why aren't you practing

Jake Yazzie do you think I can't type and practice at the same time?

They didn't practice

They are violists

I'm jealous AF but I don't dare to hit dislike

Emm...now 580 already...

@@whyamionly6621 That's a hell of a joke

He is already a conductor 😍

Yeah, so cute. He looks small compare to the adults. And they were smiling 😄

Ahaha he could become a conductor 😂

A super genius!

파가니니의 환생😱

I agree with you ! 100%

If they did marry, they would create the hero of Ling Ling

imagine their child- 😳 ling ling pro

Ling ling maxed lvl. Final form.

Underrated comment

lol

Nah that never happened. Violin is violin flute is flute. Though a mosquito can b a violin 🎻 🤔

Expression and i thought the first piece was called “the magic mosquito” cuz i didn’t read the description lol

✨H A R M O N I C S✨

Cuz it's like a 1/4 violin

Flagiolets

i totally agree...

Not for those of us trying to make a career in violin performance 🙄

and the world has hope when you are here listening to REAL MUSIC

all musicians are talented, it sounds as if you look down on the other violinists who have spent many years studying and doing our best. music is not about age competition or virtuosity, but about transmitting and feeling.

What a nuanced observation! And you captured it in words so aptly articulated!!

I agree with you 100% . !

Heidrun Schwartz i’m so sorry... *genius

I can tell by experience: the higher your level is, the more you respect those above you

@@MrThrond politicians would like to disagree with you

privileged? You dont seem to notice theyre professionals.

What a time to be alive.

Twominutepaper

so you did not watch Chloe's performance then huh ?

Your photos and posts are beautiful. The article on your page was so nice and so bright that it caught my eye. I hope you don't mind knowing better

Anyone who has seen Chloe knows she is the true winner.

Yes he was using a half-size Italian violin made in 1780.

now you have a new version: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rkoVWy0AjX4.html

hahaa yeahhh lmao

@@ChiefHerzensCoach I was introduced to him only a few days ago.

To Teo No, I'm not a musician, but I enjoy listening to these performers. Somehow I got swept up into the world of TwoSet.

Chua 蔡, a common Chinese family name. Chu, usually 朱, another one.

I'm pretty sure Chloe Chua and Christian Li played different pieces. Chloe played vivaldi winter whereas Christian played vivaldi summer

It's so exceptional!

Amiga observe que tentarão colocar ele pra fazer tanta expressão facial que acabou esquecendo de toca bem ! Mais ele é novo vai ficar um bom violinista mais na frente

@@joaooliveira5056 ¿De qué habla? No se olvidó de tocar bien, lo hizo muy bien, por algo el jurado le dio el primer puesto en esta competición (primer puesto que, además, compartió con Chloe Chua).

Vou manter meu posto e não irei responder vossa excelência

In one interview he said since he has worked so hard at it in practising he might as well enjoy it during the actual performamce. Great attitude.

Yessss

yes the range of emotions that went on that guy at 2:50

I think they should've practiced before the concert...

@@SSS20025 its a competion

And when he quietly and slowly turned the music sheet over while locking his eyes at the little maestro's back.

Your photos and posts are beautiful. The article on your page was so nice and so bright that it caught my eye. I hope you don't mind knowing better

*were

Im 20 and whats wrong with sleeping afternoons?

@@oracle2441 I'm lazy AF

Sihan Shang #2232#2

U mean like a million likes

Clark Kent From what you said I can sense the disrespect for classical musicians. I disagree with you in the following points. 1.Just like the classical literatures and the famous oil paintings in musems, classical music represents the peak of human musical history. Whether you like it or not it will always be the most broad and profound music written by human beings. I don't think it can be compared to Beetles and Elvis in any way. You were like comparing a grass to a forest. 2. There is a huge difference between listening to recordings at home and a live in music hall, and that's one of the reasons why we need classical musicians to bring the masterpiece to the audience in our time. Every player has his own interpretations and it's interesting to compare those different versions of the same piece. That's what really intrigues me. 3. You said few will notice the difference if they replace the orchestra. Partly true. Let me give you an example. I cannot tell the difference of an authentic Hermes bag and a fake one. They are actually different but look exactly the same to me because I have never had an authentic one and I don't care what it looks like. The same thing happen to people who don't listen to classic music and cannot notice the difference of different orchestras. I understand different people have different opinions and taste. I hope every good musician will be respected, whether they are classical or not.

Clark Kent Rock stars express what they think and how they feel, classical musicians interpret what composers think and how theyfeel. They have different roles. Are you trying to say that rock stars are better because they are creative and they don't needs sheets? Doesn't make any sense to me. If you like classical music you should stop putting lables such as cheap labour on classical musicians. Everybody wants to be a soloist but very few can reach the final goal. True there are many mediocre players just read notes, but there are also many who strive very hard to open the door of classical music for young people, like Lang Lang from China. If you don't like the fact that there are so many Chinese in the world most prestigious music competitions or world top orchestras, you definitely will be more upset during the years to come because I bet it is just a beginning. If you don't like classical music you really shouldn't have watched this video.

Clark Kent Your malicious comment about this amazing child make me begin to doubt if you have the ability to sense the beauty of art. For some reasons you don't seem to see the apparent musicality he has. I feel sorry for you. And I guess you've never heard the saying "good artist copy and great artist steal." by Picasso, otherwise you shouldn't have been so negative about students learning from teachers and masters. Learn to appreciate other people's talent and deligence, and stop passing your judgement. Be humble. That's all I want to say to people like you.

Papaaaa!!!!

Люблю смотреть как он играет и слушать ! И радуюсь, другого слова не подберу, тащусь написала компьютер исправил. Мальчик чудо , талант!!!!

Настолько утонченная, зрелая ,чистая душа у ребенка!

She adored that little guy

Mozart is the one we have right now

Roasting all those haters :)

Same! I had tears as well! I was so touched by his passion!

no more like ling ling has taken control of his body

Yah, me too 😊😊

@@softlytone1149 Thanks for your reply 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

.... And soul

Ling Ling arrived

Acoply

ME

Rin Rainheart Is that all you noticed out of the whole performance?

His talent makes him seem 20 ft tall and that’s all that matters

sarbjit kour I believe the OP meant it in a good way. He’s so young and it’s even more impressive

Tian Tian I wish he could put that in a better way. The comment and Lol didn’t sound like a compliment.

Your photos and posts are beautiful. The article on your page was so nice and so bright that it caught my eye. I hope you don't mind knowing better