One-Woman Orchestra Plays George Gershwin's Masterpiece (feat. Claire Huangci) 

Huangci's bass voicing blew my mind, sometimes it doesn't even sound like a piano. And more pianists should play without shoes

Everything is so clear, I love the dryness of certain passages. More pianists need to play a little drier when the moment calls for it.

Her runs and repeated notes are so electric. Awesome to hear another fresh take on this piece.

Her clear articulation itched my brain. Especially the tremelos

Claire you showed me the genius nuances of Gershwin with your performance. I can't thank you enough ❤

Loved this adaptation. I got so tried from Oscar Levant to present with this piece played so often. But her orchestral interpretation and dynamics made me fall in love with it again and her.

Love the interpretation. Her fortissimos are so huge and give me chills. Great phrasings and articulations. I dont think I've ever heard it played like this!

While attending college I was able to play through this solo version of the Rhapsody in Blue and had about half of it memorized 🎉. This piece is indeed a good workout!!! The pianist here is doing a great job. 👍😁 Congratulations 👏 and Brava for an excellent performance. Miss Monique 🙂🙏🌷💖

When i hear this i think of the hustle and bustling of a busy city.

Claire, you made my day ❤

Breathtaking! Thank you, Claire!

George Gershwin composed this piece? He sure knows how to write music for different style of music......or should I say, " music for every season?". Incredible....

A the opening gorgeous run on clarinet was written as a chromatic. The clarinet player suggested the run as it is now!

Well done!! Gershwin would be proud hearing that marvelous rendition!!! Thanks a lot❤❤❤

She has the groove soul feel humour and pathos...well done superb.

The girl's got rhythm. Buckets of it.

Inspiring interpretation of a masterpiece.

The phrasing is very musical! ❤ Thank you for the music, and thank you, Mr Gershwin 😊❤

Holy mackerel. I didn't know this arrangement existed. Phenomenal performance. Brava.

Gershwin would be proud of you!!! Respect!!!

WOW! She brought me to tears! So much joy. I never tire of this work. Thanks

Absolutely breathtaking. To remember one of humanity’s greatest compositions on its Centenary in such a fiery performance does George Gershwin a great honor. We lost a genius composer in his prime of life - so much lost potential for more… She made that piano SING.

This performance is fantastic and so warm-hearted. One of the best I’ve ever heard. I’m applauding her 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Side note: I have to agree with the people in the comments who didn’t like the barefoot playing. This is a minor detail, of course, only it’s not unimportant. Our times seem to have forgotten the importance of decency and propriety - in everything. Am I sounding like an 80 year old nun? Well, nuns are actually very wise about life. Splendid music and great musicians like her deserve all our admiration. We put them on a well-deserved pedestal. And I know I might be on the more traditional end of the spectrum, as for example I often find Yuja’s skimpy dresses inappropriate. But, people: whoever you are, if you’re playing the piano in public, please wear your shoes. You surely can find a pair of shoes that’s both appropriate and very light / comfortable enough to give you the right type of foot sensitivity.

Saw the bare feet and said yeah she ain't messing around. Man that was awesome!!!

The Yamaha CFX is the most beautiful piano available right now.

Magical!

Magnificent!!

The first minute or so was rough, but I'm glad I stuck with it. It gets great after a couple minutes

Fantástico!!🎶👌🎹👏👏👏👏

Brilliant and passionate performance!

Incredible performance! Bravissimo!

superb.

Legend!!!

Wow, simply wow.

Thanks for this marvelous rendition, a favourite of my dad and my family.❤

This piece, and the way it's played, is really tickling my ears in the best way!

EPIC!

Bravo, expressive, creative.. what attributes could satisfy? I enjoyed your play very much.🥳👍

BRAVO!!!

Wow, outstanding!

Played with great facility and control. And a lot of expression. But I wonder about overapplying extreme dynamic contrasts and rubato throughout the entire piece. Saving such things for special moments would have a more dramatic effect.

Danke!

Brava!

Very good. Only I would suggest that this fine pianist listen to Gershwin's own recording. She should also listen to lots of 20s stride piano (Lucky Roberts & Willie "the Lion" Smith), because that's the piano style that deeply influenced Gershwin, much more than European piano styles.

W o w !

I remember her from the Chopin competition, or at least I think it was the Chopin competition. From what I recall, she had a very aggressive playing style, almost like she was performing a Liszt composition instead of Chopin. It was surprising to see such intensity from a female pianist. Now, listening to her interpretation of Gershwin, it's clear that she's approaching it in a classical manner, like a European ballet. However, to an American listener, it might sound foreign, lacking that distinct jazz feel that we're used to. It can definitely be a challenge for foreign pianists who were brought up in the strict classical tradition to adapt to the American style, with its flair, swagger, and jazzy elements.

neat!

No shoes!! Damn!! Good fo her!! I love her interpretation!! This Yamaha piano sounds a bit electrical.

Watching her moves , she's making love to the piano. My favorite of all time Oscar Levant and this lady pulls me In , but her mannerisms and movement race my heart.

is the sheet available?

isn't the piano version the initial version, and it was then arranged for orchestra?

It's too quiet at the end. BRAVO!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Any insight to why there isn't a good edition of the solo piano version? Would kill for a Henle version.

Gorgeous!!!! The score?

What happened to yunchan lim and lugansky interview?🧐🧐🧐

08:27 ISNT THAT STAR WARS?

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Gorgeous, but the outfit is ridiculous.

Not what’s on the paper! Way too much pianistic “interpretation”…

Gershwin maybe a genius. But jazz only for low life. GOAT my as.