“Yiruma is the stage name of Lee Ru-ma, a 34-year old internationally-acclaimed pianist and composer from South Korea. He began playing the piano at the age of five and moved to London when he was eleven, in 1988, to study at The Purcell School of Music. He held dual citizenship, South Korean and British, until 2006, when he gave up his UK citizenship to serve in the South Korean Navy. ‘Kiss the Rain’ is one of his most popular selections.” Thank you Dr. Bill Wooten for introducing me to this performer.
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Thanks for following and sharing.
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I like how you see the emotion on his face when he plays this beautiful composition. Cool setting.
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Yes, yes, to both. On point. Concert apparently was at the Pocheon Art Valley in South Korea. Here’s a short clip that magnifies the beauty of the location: http://youtu.be/tNIOB9r0RT8.
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I love the piano, I could listen to it all day. This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Me too Francine. Me too.
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A super example of, “Anything worth doing is worth doing with excellence”
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Yes, Ray, it is.
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I never tire of watching musicians who are transported by the music they play, whatever their instrument. ThIs young man’s face says it all. Beautiful….
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I noticed that too…it adds an entirely higher dimension to the performance. Well stated Lori. (per usual)
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Beautiful music! I think I`ll try to learn it..:)
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And then, post it so we can enjoy it. 🙂
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Such a sweet way to start a Sunday morning…thanks David.
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It does have a Sunday morning feel. I’m with you Carol.
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I once again am here, guess what :))
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Thank you Kalabalu. I appreciate your kind words and thoughts very much.
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welcome
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Oh I’ve heard this piece. One of my students (also of Korean heritage) brought it in a couple of months ago and attempted to play it. So glad I was able to hear a GOOD performance of it – I had written it off based on a less-than-stellar student. My bad. It’s a beautiful piece – sensitively played. Thank you Dave.
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🙂 Thanks LaDona. Glad that I found a pianist that hits the mark.
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Just amazing and a joy to listen and watch him play. Thanks, this is perfect for Sunday.
– Michael
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Thanks Michael. He is fantastic.
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Thanks for sharing Nia. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
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Wonderful .. and what a setting for a concert …. have to look for his .. music! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, it was all amazing. Here’s a short clip with a bit more on the setting: http://youtu.be/tNIOB9r0RT8. Thank you.
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Thanks David …. have found the download .. just love this track.
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I’m so happy Nia re blogged this! I’m feeling low today… after listening to this I feel rejuvenated! What an amazing pianist:) ….Paula x
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Thanks for sharing.
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Your welcome! *smiling* I’ve never heard of this pianist, so thank you so much for introducing him to everyone! ……Paula x
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I’m so happy Nia re blogged this! Today is not a great day for me, but this has just turned it around! If you enjoy the piano….you will love this!!
Paula xxx
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Wow, what an incredible music!! Awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!
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It is wonderful. Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing this, David. Beautifully played.
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It is Anneli. Thank you.
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The world became even more beautiful when he played. Thank you for sharing.
Russ
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It did Russ. It did.
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Absolutely one of my favorite modern piano music – thanks for sharing the new version. It is just delightful for any piano student to learn and play and also for anyone else to close her eyes and listen.
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Thanks Marianne. I loved it too…
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David, he has released a three CD set that is amazing and has been consistently playing in our home since it’s arrival. I don’t usually recommend music as we all have such different taste but this is one to have. Be well my friend, Bill
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Bill, thanks so much. I will check it out. Expect it to be great music for the holidays. Happy holidays to you and your family. Dave
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Talented musician.
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He is that…
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