Han Kim plays Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat Major, Op.167 by Camille Saint-Saens - I & II 

People who are commenting rude things are most likely jealous. Nobody can play absolutely perfectly, even professionals make mistakes, but for a 13-year old you must admit he is a good clarinetist. On the other hand, it really doesn't matter if you're this good by the age of 13 or 20, you can still get far as a musician. Instead of commenting on his flaws, enjoy the music and practise yourself, anyone can do it if they just understand it takes time.

When I listened to this years ago as an aspiring clarinetist, I thought Han Kim was just a technical prodigy. Listening to this as an adult, I realize this guy had much more than just techniques. He really tried to express his musicality here, and it can be heard through his naive and not fully matured emotions. Such is the beauty of music - I can come back to it years later and see something I hadn't seen before and appreciate it in a new light. Thank you Han Kim.

And this guy is 13?! Dang, I need to step up my game, he's amazing...

To those of you who are commenting on the playing quality: His tone is actually quite excellent. If you have enough experience on the clarinet, you know that this is an excellent performance. Yes, there are professionals who are better, but please do not make irrational comments if you don't know what you are talking about. Listen to players like Emma Johnson or Larry Combs and you will start to realize the true difference between a good and a bad tone. This player's tone is by NO means poor.

To those of you commenting on the swaying / movement of Han Kim: you obviously are not musicians. Musicians are able to FEEL the music, not simply play what is written. Han Kim is turning the rhythms and dynamics on the page into true music. His physical movement is part of his expression of his ability to hear the true music and make it possible for the audience to hear the musicality that he hears. Next time you play a piece, try moving along with the music like he does, and you'll understand.

Isn't this one of the sweetest pieces for clarinet and piano? A wonderful performance for both; complimenting each other in technique, style and talent. I've tried playing this with my daughter, she on piano, me hacking away on clarinet. I've never been able to "sit still" with a piece of music, we were meant to move in life and to music, a natural gift. His movements are not distracting, to stand there stiff would be to disregard the musicality of the piece; so bravo to both. I loved it.

thank you for posting this fine performance of a masterpiece- Saint-Saens magnificent sonata. To think that he was 86 when he wrote this! And how wonderful to have a fine, young musician bring the written notes to life! beautiful.

Im 20. Iv been playing clarinet for about 7 years now. And i sound nothing like him. Hes so professional and has the most beautiful sound

Omg... his tone... his feel for the music... it's... gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!! I hope I can get my sound to be like that some day!

this kid is the literally definition of an artist. pure art. :^0

I'm moved by the expression he puts in this. No lie, I'm sitting here with my clarinet thinking, "Now, why can't I learn how to do that?"

I also play the clarinet. And now I am inspired by him sooo much. I love it ❤️😍

You made my life better. Interpretations of angels.

really inspired to get my grade 8 in clarinet in 2015!! wont be easy but ill make it look easy like him hahahah!

Opening was absolutely on point, beautiful!

It's hard to believe this kid is only 13 (at the time of the video at least). Once he gets the intonation/tone issues cleared up, he'll be hard to beat.

Very soft, Sweet clarinet, great! And bravo for the pianist too!

I knew it was a mistake to watch this two days before I play it in concert -.-

It's not the fact that he's Asian, it's the fact that he goes to one of the world's leading music schools which make him so talented.

Awesome tone, tempo, tuning, standing.

Ridiculously beautiful. My favourite piece ever :)

i always love watching hans kim's performances before i play a piece🥺🥺 it's so inspiring

Amazing! Performance Han Kim you have grown into a mature player by the way,

very beautiful. i wish i could play clarinet that well

Bravo, that was great. I myself am working on this piece. Very fun to play. Keep up the good work. :D

Remember ,"Haters" help to motivate; How good were You at playing the clarinet when you were 13 years old? ...just asking.

I am playing this for a solo as a junior in highschool....I am working hard and hoping to sound as good!!!

This young musician will definitely influence the world of clarinet positively in near future. I have immensely enjoyed his robust, interesting and fresh interpretation of this piece :) Best of luck to you :)

Do it slowly with a metronome. Repeat until satisfactory. Then repeat a few more times. Then crank up the metronome a little. Play the passage. Repeat until satisfactory. Then repeat a few more times. Than crank up the metronome a little. Catching onto a pattern? Eventually you'll be able to play those pesky sixteenth notes flawlessly. If not you did something wrong and start over at step 1.

You are YOU, Amazing.

Magnifique au point que c'en est incroyable

unbelievable!!! it was amazing

@coloredpencils01 For a musician who hears music in the blood is almost impossible not to move. There are differences not always move so much. Not because they feel less vibration but because music is in the habit of each performer. Great sound and good interpretation formidable as ever!

Your best video, wonderful opening.

Yeah, there are some intonation issues, but wow, what a performance. I'd definitely give more credit for accomplishing the things that many can't, as he's done here with his great musicality and expressiveness, and know that the other issues as discussed will be tightened up as he moves along. Great job!

😮hee is so good 😊

I love this and I love what they're both wearing :P

Amazing!!!

amazingly talented!

es hermoso como toca el clarinete este jovencito----la juventud tendría que dedicarse a hacer cosas como estas así están más ocupados

He plays well, especially since he is so young. (14 here, right?) The swaying and such are obviously going with the music, but you may not realize that if you're not a clarinetist. Some musicians move around A LOT (principal violin of TFO, for example), others choose not to (I had a professor who NEVER moved. lol.). It's all preference, what helps you feel music, and what you've been taught. Music educators often encourage movement. His tone is good, needs to keep the tongue high on some notes.

Aw he's so cute!

What does race have to do with talent?...

excellent.

Such a beautiful performance, this young man is superb! Such awful bigotry and low life comments!

BRAVO

WHY ARE YOU SOOOO GOOD?

excellent

Bravo!

I have to play this song as an audition piece to try to join the higher band (Symphonic Band) for highschool which is next year. I can play the song at least, but the hardest parts for me are the sixteenth notes, how do I get past those. I am really musical oriented, I can play all the notes in the clarinet. Any pointers and advice for these fast notes. (I can do things that are going straight down but it isn't like this

Молодец!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Супер!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

素晴らしい。👏

@oldjarhead What do you play? I agree, sometimes there can be too much movement with some musicians (try the principal violinist of TFO, he's fun to watch. lol.) but mannerisms and swaying are ENCOURAGED by professional conductors.

who's here because of all state/all southern 2021

There should be more views!!!

I wish I could be as good!

Great style; although it seems a bit rushed in some areas, particularly in the first movement when it goes from 9/8 back to 12/8. It just seemed like an uncalled for jump in tempo but that's just my opinion.

Why are you everywhere? Not being mean but I see you whenever I search for a song online lol :p

So much Asain epicness is in this video.

For a 13 year old, this is absolutely ridiculous. Of course, since he's Asian, he has the talent of a 30-year old professional, but the fact that he's this good makes me feel like I'm a horrible player. Now, I'm not saying there aren't flaws. There are. But overall, he did an outstanding job. I wonder how good he is at this piece now.

He's actually 15 now I believe, but 13 then.

if he's 13 im 249

Good

Outstanding performance for sure, I've performed this piece and even as a college student I can't pull it off with the seeming effortlessness that he pulls off. However, while most musicians will move with the music, the movements here are a bit extreme, and the horn angle is almost certainly the reason why his tuning is all over the place. Also, finger position is still very immature, and relies purely on personal dexterity, making things much harder than they need to be.

@thatsfunnylee It's the bit before that which I hate, I thought I had this 'crossing the break' thing sorted years ago. Evidently not -.-

@coloredpencils01 thats not entirely true. moving around a lot can cause lots of tension in the body causing stress in muscles and causing injuries. i know this because i move like han kim and i got mild rsi which is now gone.

must the tongue always be that close to the reed?

¿Who is the pianist?

Ughhh! I'm thirteen and I'm playing this piece too! How can he not be tiredddd??? I'm so winded after all the crazy 16 note stuff D:

What is the tempo he is playing in the 2nd movement

Jesus christ why is this piece so hard to play?

와 진짜 미쳤다

I have to say... He is tall for a 13 year old kid... HE IS TALLER THAN ME!

@felix365clarinet mkay dude seriously, just stop worrying about it. If Han Kim wants to move then let him move. I'm cool with it. It's like dancing.

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@fiend7777 He's 13

@ckcat superior

Great performance but I think it's needlessly fast, especially part I...it would be nice if it were more emotional or how to put it...

Damn, how old is he?? This guy's tone is sex, and this is coming from a 9 year clarinetist.

Monotonous, but simply drilling with a metronome and working the tempo up slowly.

i am 17 now. i was TERRIBLE at 13

uhm. i put stoch tape on my clarinet and i wrote your name on it... my clarinet's official name is Michael han kim... xD

Oh man im playing this on sax. Its all fun n giggles until u hit those three spots with the fast notes in the first part. “If u can play it slow u can play it fast” ...NOT!

@shaylenmusic Get your ears checked, 'kay?

He played the 2nd movement too fast. It sounded much too hurried, it lost the gracefulness that makes it so beautiful.

cbda auditions.....

dang i enjoy listening to him but the swaying is abit to much for me..

I agree. The tuning is STILL bad... and his control at the end of runs is lacking, lots of reed issues, etc. The tuning, though, is just remarkably poor. Less time memorizing, more time focusing on the quality of sound and the general basics of playing an instrument well.

At age 13, hmmm.... not bad for a 13 year old !!!!

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There is no emotion in his playing, Gervase de Payer played it better.