Debussy - Arabesque No 1 - Ricker Choi

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  • @giovannimoquete3088
    @giovannimoquete3088 4 роки тому +1206

    I finally found the perfect tempo

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +122

      Thank you!!!!

    • @scyllasemusic2254
      @scyllasemusic2254 4 роки тому +9

      Saame

    • @jennmenzel6365
      @jennmenzel6365 4 роки тому +77

      Agreed! So often, its played so fast you can't hear all the subtle beauties.

    • @viola0livido
      @viola0livido 4 роки тому +7

      I agree

    • @znraymond
      @znraymond 4 роки тому +30

      I totally agree, quite a few pianist play this piece too fast, lost the charm of tranquillity and beauty.

  • @tbksociety1554
    @tbksociety1554 6 місяців тому +115

    I know everyone is already saying it, but it’s honestly so refreshing to hear someone not just blast through this piece

  • @insomnyeon
    @insomnyeon 4 роки тому +338

    I can’t express how amazing this interpretation of the piece is. The amount of control he has, the emotions he’s pouring into every phrase, everything’s perfect. It wasn’t rushed, it wasn’t too slow, it wasn’t too loud, it wasn’t too soft... seriously, amazing.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +23

      thank you Ashley!!!!

    • @PineTree0001
      @PineTree0001 3 місяці тому +1

      ​​@@RickerChoi quite impressive I must say, as a student who is still learning piano.

  • @ericzonghanxin2345
    @ericzonghanxin2345 7 місяців тому +15

    I can’t express how beautiful this piece is. His interpretation of this piece is amazing. I have rarely heard such a moving work. ❤

  • @jennychen3326
    @jennychen3326 8 років тому +1174

    This is a beautiful piece of music. But you played it like no other. Your sound is perfect, forte at times, and piano on other times. When I listen to you play, I feel like I'm being transported to another world where it's just me and the music. Again, you played this magnificently.

    • @KelseyJ
      @KelseyJ 7 років тому +11

      agreed!

    • @michaeltsung9741
      @michaeltsung9741 7 років тому +6

      well said....

    • @xcandomath897
      @xcandomath897 6 років тому +6

      my compliments :D :D :D

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  6 років тому +31

      Thank you Jenny for liking it!

    • @carnivalcruiserbill
      @carnivalcruiserbill 5 років тому +10

      @@dynamiteli2572 No, the tempo is right. Check the tempo markings on the score. It is marked Andantino con moto. there is also stringendo as well as other tempo markings. Ricker's performance flowed. It was not rushed.

  • @angelon.pinheiro1018
    @angelon.pinheiro1018 3 роки тому +86

    One cool thing about music is how each person can interpret and play a song in a different way. Some play faster, others slower, some more vibrant, others calmly...

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +3

      Thank u for your commen!

    • @zwoosh506
      @zwoosh506 2 місяці тому

      and this one plays perfectly

  • @altAcc-qv2ql
    @altAcc-qv2ql Рік тому +61

    This is actually so underrated… it deserves more than 1.1 mil views and 13k likes. This is the best rendition of the piece I’ve heard. Incredible!

  • @ilkleyrocks1105
    @ilkleyrocks1105 10 років тому +480

    best one on you tube I think, I like the feeling of calm that you project in this, many pianists race away with it playing too fast and with random tempo changes but your control is wonderful.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  10 років тому +12

      thank you! check out also my performance of Debussy's Clair de Lune too!: Debussy - Clair de Lune

    • @dovorobucchiii
      @dovorobucchiii 10 років тому +12

      Totally agreed! Excellent performance indeed. My favorite!
      P.S. This deserves more views!

    • @PiAn0mAn99_pianoman
      @PiAn0mAn99_pianoman 9 років тому +5

      Till minute 1:40 this is kinda way to fast.. but then it's really great! Nice cover!

    • @arryharry
      @arryharry 6 років тому +1

      @@PiAn0mAn99_pianoman agreed, like he's rushing to slow down but thereafter, it's a thing of beauty.

    • @johnnyscratlle2016
      @johnnyscratlle2016 4 роки тому

      The random tempo change is probably just phrasing

  • @SirJosephSanchez
    @SirJosephSanchez 2 роки тому +38

    Wonderful. It feels like water. I just listened to two versions that didn't get a couple parts quite right... I used to play this piece before I became extremely disabled. It transports me back. I'm glad to hear him play the part at around 1:56 that way.

    • @marywest1872
      @marywest1872 Місяць тому

      Yes, it feels just like water dancing.

  • @Ivy-bt3gm
    @Ivy-bt3gm 3 роки тому +77

    cant believe i’m finding this 7 years later. This is incredible. You play this piece with such ease!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +9

      Hey thank u!!! Check out my other videos too!!!

  • @rinaopinion7434
    @rinaopinion7434 3 роки тому +63

    Your rendition of Debussy's Arabesque No. 1 is so close to my heart now. I don't know how many pieces of poetry I was able to write during this pandemic just by listening to this performance over and over again. Thank you, Mr. Choi, for sharing your talent and blessing our ears with such wonderful piano playing!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +7

      hey Rina thank you so much!!!! thanks for listening!

  • @andyng7037
    @andyng7037 8 років тому +178

    I really liked this interpretation. I liked how he took the time to be expressive. I heard every note of each harmony. It was just the right level of clarity.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  8 років тому +10

      thank u!!!

    • @lisztspinky
      @lisztspinky 8 років тому +3

      Ricker Choi agree with Andy. This is a lovely version . My son is playing this piece and yours is a lovely interpretation .I plan to share it with him for educational purposes.

  • @RickerChoi
    @RickerChoi  10 років тому +198

    Thank you everyone for your encouragement and feedback. Feel free to check out also my performance on Debussy's Clair de Lune: Debussy - Clair de Lune

    • @justupostear3571
      @justupostear3571 9 років тому +12

      +Ricker Choi Fairly standard interpretation, tempo, dynamics, etc. However: far from phoning it in, you give us an exquisite performance, delicacy, touch and sensitivity. You co-created (or remade) this alongside the composer. Glimmering and beautiful. Thanks!

    • @cvnikita1
      @cvnikita1 3 роки тому +2

      Really enjoyed this

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +2

      @@cvnikita1 hey thank you Macy!

    • @paulaltfornorge
      @paulaltfornorge 2 роки тому +1

      Yes I do really enjoyed your interpretation. I’m wondering about the piano though… What kind of piano is it?

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  2 роки тому +1

      @@paulaltfornorge steinway grand. probably the recording mic isn't great thats why it sound a bit tinny

  • @jojo_wav
    @jojo_wav 4 роки тому +71

    I'm in tears dude. The dynamics were so expressive and emotional, the tempo was to my liking, everything about this piece feels like I'm being sent to another world.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +7

      wow thank you!!! your words move me to tears too! please check out my other music in my channe!

  • @robertimmanuel577
    @robertimmanuel577 4 роки тому +95

    Probably the best performance I've ever seen. I'm downloading this

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +13

      Thank u!!

    • @gunorijssel7987
      @gunorijssel7987 2 роки тому

      Respectfully DISAGREE! YES........His TECHNIC is spot-on. But his lack of 'FEELING' and 'SENSE' that playing this piece WAY SLOWER would have catapulted him very close to Chopin, Debussy and Mendelssohn, to me indicates that for him it's ALL about technic and following the script, without ANY inner sense of PERSONAL association! And so my final conclusion: TECHNIC 9; EXECUTION 9; FEELING 4!!

    • @mostly_water
      @mostly_water Рік тому +3

      @@gunorijssel7987that’s enough now son

    • @cupcakes4100
      @cupcakes4100 Рік тому

      Me too I'm downloading this :) it's the most beautiful one I've heard

    • @thajemm4371
      @thajemm4371 Рік тому

      @@gunorijssel7987 let’s see if you can play it better lmao

  • @Aletakar
    @Aletakar Місяць тому +1

    This peace feels like water. Like leaves falling on a pond during an autumn day before the transition to winter. Reminiscing about life, the wistful past. But hope and vibrancy and life what when thing turn around the corner. I absolutely loved this piece and it made me cry

  • @fengwang577
    @fengwang577 Рік тому +6

    Wow :0 Ten years later, I’m still here listening and playing this piece. Amazing!

  • @tuyetnhi8695
    @tuyetnhi8695 Рік тому +6

    Wow.. im so moved by your playing I am brought to tears... nobody plays debussy's arabesque 1 like you!

  • @ianbean6581
    @ianbean6581 4 роки тому +10

    This is one of the best renditions of Arabesque No.1 I have heard so far! Bravo!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Ian! check out other performances on my channel!

  • @swrpgguides3757
    @swrpgguides3757 4 роки тому +9

    Probably the most beautiful piece of music ever written. There are moments where I can't help but close my eyes and feel the emotion of the song.

  • @maestrokg2
    @maestrokg2 3 роки тому +7

    Nothing forced or contrived, just beautiful musical playing. Sending this to my piano students. Thank you!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +1

      Thank u!!!! Greatly appreciated your kind words!

  • @oreally8605
    @oreally8605 Місяць тому +1

    This piece made Claude infamous. Such ethereal beauty. Like being on a calm beach at sunset. Not a cloud in the sky... ❤ From a Christian rhythm guitar player, thank you Mr. Choi...

  • @luketube8351
    @luketube8351 9 років тому +6

    They couldn't even hold the video out for his applause? What a wonderful piece performed by such an amazing performer. He was denied. Thank you for sharing this! My heart felt every note!

  • @yungstaxxx6095
    @yungstaxxx6095 12 днів тому

    My freshman year at music school I met the most gifted pianist I’ve ever come across. I practiced my trumpet but would always make time to come listen to her practice this piece. What a nostalgic feeling it is, listening to this.

  • @LeonardoAT87
    @LeonardoAT87 Рік тому +5

    Wow, you are my role model for learning this piece.

  • @pianoclassic6465
    @pianoclassic6465 10 місяців тому +2

    This is the best performance of Debussy's Arabesque I've ever heard. Appropriate use of damper and soft pedal, especially the perfect tempo and feeling... I feel like my arabesque is finally complete... Thank you for the performance video!!!

    • @believe-in-yourself
      @believe-in-yourself 9 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you, many versions but none compare to Sir Choi, his elegant style just leaves you wanting to hear more and more over again on loop. 😊

  • @metoikos5
    @metoikos5 8 років тому +5

    One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, and so wonderfully played - wow! ♡

  • @RankielGuitar
    @RankielGuitar 10 років тому +7

    so beautiful! Debussy is a genius and the guy playing is a beast!!! love it!

  • @dustjunky2000
    @dustjunky2000 10 років тому +381

    It seems to me that this piece is often played at a much too rushed tempo. I get the feeling that it should be more relaxed and airy in it's performance. The bars where the tempo speeds up always sound like they're being rushed along. Have you ever gotten this impression?
    Still, outstanding work. My favorite Debussey piece ever. I can only hope to one day reach this skill level.

    • @romurbs
      @romurbs 10 років тому +10

      Yes! Totally agree.

    • @drurangnosna9683
      @drurangnosna9683 7 років тому +5

      Oh you guy are big bullys

    • @evdanker
      @evdanker 6 років тому +3

      Its, in this context, doesn't require an apostrophe.

    • @Stefanie_Fuchs
      @Stefanie_Fuchs 6 років тому +7

      I play this piece and I also think that he plays it too fast...

    • @mesiasdots1819
      @mesiasdots1819 5 років тому

      dUsTjUnKy2000 got that feeling too... this is the best cover I ever heard ua-cam.com/video/5KiO5kdjvpM/v-deo.html don’t know why I can’t find it but just in this video

  • @rothschildianum
    @rothschildianum 2 роки тому +3

    You really understand this piece inside out. Your melody line, voicing, etc are just impacable.

  • @LisaDaHulke
    @LisaDaHulke 4 роки тому +21

    This is my favourite piece of classical music of all time, but it's played so differently by different people. You absolutely nailed it.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much Lisa!!!!

  • @believe-in-yourself
    @believe-in-yourself 9 місяців тому +1

    Sir Ricker Choi I must compliment you, Thank You so much for playing each note so gracefully and beautiful melodies to ones ears is was 'sheer pleasure'. All the very best for the future. Love & Light N.

  • @keunwoolee2868
    @keunwoolee2868 8 років тому +3

    우나코다까지 밟네요^^
    감정표현이 섬세하네요
    좋은 연주 잘 듣고 갑니다^^

  • @ericksabino
    @ericksabino 2 місяці тому

    I listened to your version 10 years ago when I was first preparing this piece for university - I dropped my piano bachelor's to move abroad but kept playing it. I'm currently learning it again, and I've realised that I played it on your tempo this whole time. It never left my ears! I love your performance and your feelings for this Arabesque. 💙🫂

  • @Whalebonetheatre
    @Whalebonetheatre 9 років тому +24

    best rendition i have ever heard. you get the tempo exactly right. most people go too fast, you nailed it.

  • @deandretate571
    @deandretate571 3 місяці тому

    YOUR. PHRASING. IS. PERFECT!!!!! YOU GET IT!!!!!! Best version I’ve ever heard!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @MoodyMooMoo
    @MoodyMooMoo 7 років тому +29

    the tempo is perfect! :-)

  • @janetunderwood5018
    @janetunderwood5018 Рік тому +1

    Played with light and shade and expression. Perfect. Loved it!😊

  • @stringx3029
    @stringx3029 3 роки тому +149

    The perfect arabesque cover doesn't exi-

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +12

      sure!

    • @bigmarv4164
      @bigmarv4164 3 місяці тому +1

      they mean yours was perfect

    • @Phymacss
      @Phymacss 3 місяці тому +1

      @@RickerChoithey mean yours is the perfect one!

  • @Flyingjaffacake
    @Flyingjaffacake 9 місяців тому +1

    This was just perfect. So many times it feels rushed, yours didn't, but the moments you pushed the tempo slightly were perfect to my ear. Thank you.

  • @nayleen2125
    @nayleen2125 2 роки тому +4

    This is the best I have ever heard someone play as a pianist. Just the way you move with the music and have so much expression makes the whole piece perfect. The way you play it is like no other. I am very very late but amazing work. I have been waiting to find someone who plays it just like I imagined, and it is your work. Keep up the great work and thank you for letting me hear this amazing work of yours.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  2 роки тому

      hey thank you so much for your kind words!!!!

  • @LC72457
    @LC72457 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring us to aspire to this exquisite level of interpretive excellence.

  • @RayMysteryo
    @RayMysteryo 9 років тому +104

    holy shit it blows my mind how good this song is

    • @marshallprods8747
      @marshallprods8747 9 років тому +8

      RayMysteryo 'song'

    • @RayMysteryo
      @RayMysteryo 9 років тому

      Marshall Prods what i do wrong

    • @marshallprods8747
      @marshallprods8747 9 років тому +11

      RayMysteryo it's just me being picky :)
      It's just that when you call something a song, it implies that there are words which are meant to be sung when the music is playing. You should call this a piece of music as there are no words.

    • @RayMysteryo
      @RayMysteryo 9 років тому +16

      Marshall Prods oh ok thats what i thought but then i started making up stuff that i could have possibly been like.. did i spell song right, i was looking at it long enough to the point where i was like..oh i spelled it wrong and then i was like..we both spelled song wrong, then i was like..naw song just looks weird if you think about it too much.. and then i was like.. oh hes probably correcting the word song to the french word for song but then i was like..nahh cant be cause we both got the same word.. and then i was like.. maybe the ' ' around the word is the proper way of saying song or maybe i gotta say it with an accent.. then i was thinking about china then i started to think i was getting trolled and then i saw your profile picture and it was two eggs and im like..ya this guy is definitely a troll for sure.. but then i was like his name is too legit to be a troll and he put capital letters where they are supposed to be.. so i was like..ya song is probably not the proper term to be used to describe something like this but i was like..to be sure...let me ask..

    • @marshallprods8747
      @marshallprods8747 9 років тому +6

      RayMysteryo The word 'song' comes from the verb 'to sing'. Im no troll, but debussy's arabesque 1 is definitely not a song, as nobody sings ! Anyway, it's not important...

  • @annplepyy
    @annplepyy 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful Debussy and beautiful you. Pianist e painter with a big heart. ❤️ All the best to the CD sale. Stand with Hong Kong.💪

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +1

      hey thank you Ann! yes Stand with HK!!!!!

  • @madeline8599
    @madeline8599 2 роки тому +5

    im not only inspired by your interpretation for this piece, but by how much love you obviously have for it. thank you for this gorgeous rendition!! this is the first piano piece i am learning and i can say that this is the best performance i’ve heard.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  2 роки тому +1

      hey thank you so so so much for your kind words!!!! Keep playing!

  • @juanriverarosa9371
    @juanriverarosa9371 11 місяців тому

    Hearing Mr. Choi playing this gem makes me feel that you did it specially for me. Your phrasing touches my soul so gentle, that I believe Debussy’s spirit is inside you. Thank you for sharing your talent.

  • @averyrist9474
    @averyrist9474 8 років тому +9

    Your triplets over the 8th notes are so fluid and beautiful! I struggle so much with making those smooth.

  • @tina2750
    @tina2750 4 роки тому +2

    I close my eyes & take it all in. Lovely. Beautifully done.

  • @Jeff-jz7zb
    @Jeff-jz7zb 8 років тому +14

    My piano teacher is teaching me to play this song right now. Ricker, you put a lot of emotion into this song.
    You are awesome!!

  • @brucewu1843
    @brucewu1843 2 роки тому +2

    Definitely the best rendition on UA-cam in my own humble opinion.. btw salute to you on standing with HK!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  2 роки тому

      hey thank you! yes Stand with HK! Down with CCP!

  • @Survivaurbatchev
    @Survivaurbatchev 9 років тому +34

    I cried. I'm tired and this master piece... it really touched me. I felt like it was the first time I was hearing l'Arabesque, even though I've been listening to it since years...
    Merci beaucoup, je me rends comte que j'en avais vraiment besoin

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  9 років тому +3

      thank you!!

    • @saigonhanoi683
      @saigonhanoi683 8 років тому +2

      Right! I see it like you! So wonderful, it's like you are in a wonderful dream...relaxing on under a tree in summer...😌

    • @saigonhanoi683
      @saigonhanoi683 8 років тому

      +Ricker Choi Everyday if I go to sleep, I always hear you're playing. I play myself piano and hearing you're playing makes me better.

  • @JonathanGeffnerPianist
    @JonathanGeffnerPianist 9 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful performance!

  • @laylaalf4328
    @laylaalf4328 8 років тому +7

    Thank you for playing this song so beautifully! It has a very great importance in my personal life. So thank you!

  • @AcousticBruce
    @AcousticBruce 9 місяців тому +1

    Subscribed!!! Such a wonderful interpretation!
    Im am learning claire de lune right now.

  • @rlshiflet
    @rlshiflet 6 років тому +5

    Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @titaniamengyun
    @titaniamengyun Рік тому

    From the bottom of my heart, thank you for playing such lovely music.

  • @IamKrystalHardwick
    @IamKrystalHardwick 10 років тому +4

    Always loved your performance of this

  • @grahammacgregor3148
    @grahammacgregor3148 5 місяців тому

    This is one of my personal Debussy favorites and you nailed it perfectly! Tempos and pauses are perfect! Thank you!

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima 3 роки тому +5

    Debussy's masterpiece he plays is effulgent and luscious .
    From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому

      thank you!! from Canada!

    • @shin-i-chikozima
      @shin-i-chikozima 3 роки тому

      @@RickerChoi
      Thank-you
      Hang in there !
      Good luck !

  • @linsusan6849
    @linsusan6849 8 років тому +2

    Excellent playing! Thank you for all the nice musicality~

  • @mattleemattlee123
    @mattleemattlee123 10 років тому +284

    What a great reading of this piece. I can't believe the people who comment on facial expressions. This isn't X Factor or American Idol where you get grinning "singers" who look like they have a coat hanger caught in their mouths. The man is playing deep music on a piano. He's reaching inside. He's a musician...a rarity these days.

    • @slyslaughter5115
      @slyslaughter5115 6 років тому +3

      People have been brainwashed, yes.

    • @l34hlevi
      @l34hlevi 6 років тому +2

      They don’t understand.

    • @JDHGaming
      @JDHGaming 5 років тому +4

      I can appreciate both the astounding beauty of this peice and also have a little chuckle at the body langauge. Lighten up 😃

    • @TribuneAquila
      @TribuneAquila 5 років тому +9

      He should have kicked over the bench, and then done a striptease

    • @wumpusthepig5221
      @wumpusthepig5221 5 років тому +5

      I agree. when you play piano your not really suppose to pay attention to facial expressions. It's just you and the piece.

  • @powdered_cows
    @powdered_cows 3 роки тому +1

    There are many other videos of this song but they don't have the feeling you put, like a robot was playing. I'm glad finally someone is appreciating this wonderful song

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +1

      Thank u! Check out other videos I got!

    • @powdered_cows
      @powdered_cows 3 роки тому

      @@RickerChoi Of course!

  • @sabrinali5352
    @sabrinali5352 9 років тому +7

    I've always loved this piece and as a pianist, I'll be learning this song for sure. Smoothly done.

  • @dex5409
    @dex5409 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite piece to listen to along with Ballade No. 1. Very well played. 👍

  • @stevepaul6955
    @stevepaul6955 9 років тому +84

    If You close your eyes, you can almost envision the French country side in the late 19th century. Beautiful music from Claude Debussy.

    • @ZyanderJacobsson
      @ZyanderJacobsson 7 років тому +1

      I envision myself in a park in Germany with kids all around and just a happy environment. Not sure why.

    • @Ginronmaster1994
      @Ginronmaster1994 6 років тому +6

      pal joey I don't think you are supposed to tell people what they are supposed to envision...

    • @jy4283
      @jy4283 6 років тому

      I can it’s amazing

    • @cottontail1039
      @cottontail1039 5 років тому +1

      I envision outer space. :)

    • @Scriabin_fan
      @Scriabin_fan 4 роки тому +2

      Cotton Tail same I imagine the vast expanse of the universe

  • @dylantang1359
    @dylantang1359 8 років тому +4

    Loves your music, a very beautiful piece, I feel like I got teleported to another world with only me and piano shared on Facebook!

  • @jarretthall385
    @jarretthall385 3 роки тому +2

    This is the best rendition of the piece that I've currently come across, great job

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому

      hey thank you for your kind words!~!!!

  • @lillytai6107
    @lillytai6107 3 роки тому +13

    I'm in the process of learning and perfecting this piece right now and the way you played it makes such a good reference!! Thank you for posting your wonderful interpretation! (Sorry for being 7 years late)

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +3

      hey thank you Lilly! keep practicing! check out other videos in my channel too!

    • @technofeeling2462
      @technofeeling2462 Рік тому

      I want to start with music and my goal is to play this

    • @Daniel-om4ce
      @Daniel-om4ce Рік тому

      @@technofeeling2462 W, I play guitar and piano and it takes awhile, but when you really get good and feel the music it’s like a whole nother level man.

  • @stochelo-k2y
    @stochelo-k2y 8 років тому +2

    bravo, j ai passé un excellent moment à vous écoutez, encore bravo !..

  • @KayeLil1814
    @KayeLil1814 6 років тому +6

    this interpretation is wonderful! i love this piece more than anything and the way you play it makes it so beautiful... i'm honestly in awe, this is a stunning piece of music

  • @andrewt836
    @andrewt836 3 роки тому +1

    That was an unbelievable interpretation of the most beautiful piece of music ever written.

  • @katerynamaliy3952
    @katerynamaliy3952 3 роки тому +3

    wow, I totally love your interpretation of this piece! I've tried to find people playing Arabesque for my inspiration, and yours is just the best!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому

      hey thank you for your kind words!!!

  • @mattiweber9688
    @mattiweber9688 3 роки тому +2

    Learning this wonderful piece right now. It takes a really long time for me, but i keep practicing and getting forward with it. Your playing is the best lesson for me. I am always like: "Oh, now i get it, this is how it is meant to be played, now this part makes sense!" Thank you, for your wonderful playing!

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому

      hey thank you! keep on practising!!!

  • @davids.9924
    @davids.9924 10 років тому +23

    Absolutely beautiful. I love how you can tell he's lost himself in the music. I, as a guitarist, have always admired the gracefulness of pianists.

  • @elisabettagalzignato6249
    @elisabettagalzignato6249 10 років тому +2

    Excellent performance! You are fantastic *-*

  • @Rioni
    @Rioni 7 років тому +40

    This is amazing! I've never seen a control like this

  • @alexandrosspyropoulos6529
    @alexandrosspyropoulos6529 3 роки тому +2

    What great performance!!!Greetings from greece!!!

  • @stanhome3434
    @stanhome3434 8 років тому +4

    Such outstanding pianist ! The sound from heaven ! Please let us know more about you !

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  8 років тому +4

      hi Stan thank you! I work full time in financial services but piano is my passion. If you want to learn more about me, please check www.rickerchoi.com I live in Toronto and give charity fund raising concert periodically

    • @stanhome3434
      @stanhome3434 8 років тому

      Mr.Ricker Choi already send a letter to your web site

  • @beansarebest9795
    @beansarebest9795 6 місяців тому

    I am without words! So extremely well played. I appreciate how the phrases are shaped and the timing of the chords, it really suits the tranquility of the piece. Amazing!

  • @hanguowu6672
    @hanguowu6672 10 років тому +17

    Very nice job! I'm also learning this piece!

  • @michaelthorner
    @michaelthorner Рік тому

    Listening to this at the beginning of summer is a wonderful thing. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PianoPianoPiano.
    @PianoPianoPiano. 5 років тому +4

    Thank you, Ricker Choi! I listened to this video for I am playing this song for a Syllabus test.
    Achille-Claude Debussy said, "Music is the silence between the notes." You played the silence well with your slower interpretation of the 1st Arabesque. I like how the camera shows the pedals too.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  5 років тому

      Thank you Will and good luck with your test!!!

    • @PianoPianoPiano.
      @PianoPianoPiano. 5 років тому

      @@RickerChoi, thank you!

  • @jpabloc88
    @jpabloc88 8 місяців тому +1

    Very good interpretation, volume control and tempo!

  • @Luke-jo2xi
    @Luke-jo2xi 3 роки тому +4

    Love from south africa

  • @RaymondSi-ih4xp
    @RaymondSi-ih4xp 3 місяці тому

    learning through this peice right now, i must say you are the inspiration

  • @johannhartono1092
    @johannhartono1092 7 років тому +4

    Currently learning this piece. Clearly not an easy one, but this one is one of my favourites.

  • @hobissprite928
    @hobissprite928 3 роки тому +1

    I have an electric piano in my house and this song was one of the demos. I always loved hearing it. You played it so wonderfully. Thank you for the great performance.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  3 роки тому +1

      Thank u!!!! Keep on playing the piano!

  • @315Bodhi17
    @315Bodhi17 8 років тому +7

    Not a pianist but this interpretation is smooth and beautiful. Thank you.

  • @Luna_Boy
    @Luna_Boy 3 місяці тому

    Your skill is IMENSE. I can’t play piano myself but I’m a huge fan of Debussy and this song.

  • @cloutdaze
    @cloutdaze 8 років тому +3

    my favorite pianist as of nowww

  • @bb8319
    @bb8319 6 років тому +1

    Such sensitive transitions from one musical idea to the next --- wonderful, and strong where needed, too!

  • @michaelday4519
    @michaelday4519 9 років тому +32

    Beautifully done. I appreciate the camera also including the pedal work.

    • @jcas6378
      @jcas6378 6 років тому +2

      Michael Day Especially with this piece in particular. It's often played with way too much pedal.

  • @ElsaZhou-n3e
    @ElsaZhou-n3e 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow I don’t know why but I tend to just keep pressing the replay button ❤❤❤

  • @mariellereataza
    @mariellereataza 7 років тому +15

    Your rendition of Arabesque No 1 is my favorite on UA-cam and one of the best I've heard! You exude so much command in your dexterity, resulting in a truly captivating performance. As you sway up and down the keyboard, I am put in a trance and swaying with you. Well done!

  • @zouloubou2002
    @zouloubou2002 8 місяців тому

    Wow!!! so far this is my favorite representation of this piece!!

  • @Cobfan990
    @Cobfan990 10 років тому +16

    This is really very beautiful

  • @Brayan_913
    @Brayan_913 2 місяці тому

    If he can play , i can play too. We both have hands like what excuse do i have?
    Beautiful ❤️

  • @eltonsanto5517
    @eltonsanto5517 4 роки тому +4

    Sempre estou assistindo Lang Lang ou Valentina Lisitsa por causa da técnica e precisão de ambos, foi então que por acaso (ou não) encontrei Ricker Choi e me surpreendi com tamanho talento e perfeição na execução do tempo de cada nota, é como se cada compositor tivesse deixado um manual para ele com todas as dicas.

    • @RickerChoi
      @RickerChoi  4 роки тому +3

      hey thank you so much for your kind words!!! Glad you liked it!

  • @Bati_
    @Bati_ 6 років тому +1

    One of the best recordings/performances I have listened on one and only Debussy’s masterpiece. Thanks! 😊