This young pianist is going to go very far. I'm glad to come across this video and will not forget the name, 'Kayden Kelly!' Fantastic! Bravo!

@nikitaw1982

2 күн бұрын

Kamala harris affect. Specially if he identifys as a woman.

Genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm always elated to watch pianists of colour perform. A sign that the large concert halls of the world are beginning to make room for us. Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm grateful to the organizers also. You have a new subscriber. 👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

@mrsnegy6001

14 күн бұрын

It is indeed important to involve non-white population into the cherished riches of classical music. Fortunately, the number of young people coming to understand and fall in love with it, is growing. I may be wrong to think that currently it is Asian kids who seem to be conquering the highest levels of performance. Thanks to YT, I have been able to discover more youngsters of color dedicating their great talents to classical music. But what is really important to me is that when I listen to excellent performances, my mind is no longer on the performer's origins or race. It is music, and only music. Kayden Kelly is a wonderful musician. Apart from his playing, he impresses me with his very elegant presence: beautiful posture, no theatricals, no posing. He is creating music. I have very much enjoyed this concert. Kayden has already gained a lot of experience (from the Google information). I wish him lots and lots of well-deserved success!

@petersnell3128

13 күн бұрын

@MishaSkripach you have a right to your opinion, but I meant no harm as I am of the same race. There's no way I'd not have noticed his music and then make a comment thanking Kayden for sharing his performance with us here and thanking the organizers too!

@petersnell3128

13 күн бұрын

@MishaSkripach like I said, you have a right to your opinion or any other opinion you might have about my comment. I have clarified the fact that I meant no harm and I believe that sets the record straight.

@mrsnegy6001

13 күн бұрын

@@MishaSkripach I sort of agree with you. I am finding that when the focus is on the colour or sexual orientation, we somehow shift from the character and true talents of the person in question. Experience shows that people do tend to point out those things. That of course starts the characterization of an individual on a wrong footing. This habit is probably especially obvious among Jewish and black people. The reason may be similar backgrounds and today's treatment of both groups. ( I think it is much better for black people who have made many highly important names for themselves in more than one area. Not so for Jews...). Is it an instinctual response to a possible threat? There is something noticeable even in the way the word "black" is replaced by "of color." I believe firmly in that one group of people is not superior to another; we have good people in each, and each group has too many bad ones to lament. I tend to agree with you on that other issue you brought up: being careful expressing our objective, unbiased critique of something not quite perfect, if the doer is of a different race. There are some boundaries which some people take as unethical, and, unfortunately, some will take them as racial. Back to the young pianist. You must be a professional: I did not hear those imperfections. I did enjoy the performance.

@KingAdonisI-ix9ct

13 күн бұрын

Pianists of "color?" Huh? That's a term white people made up. We're not people of color. No one defines us but us. If African Americans are people of color then so are white people because the last time I checked, white is a color. Check your crayon box.

How beautiful so talented he is awesome are young people should be respected and supported ❤️ 😊

I want to comment on the first piece and I will later when I have time to process it all. I am at a loss for words at the moment. Insanely amazing the maturity level that he breathes through his phrasing and technique. Completely stunning. What a blessing and a gift from God.

So beautiful! I am very happy and hopeful for watching you tonight, young man! Love from Brazil

Absolutely lovely!

Well done!!!!!! Also I can tell A PROUD MOTHER when I see one, her smile watching you is pleasant and radiant much like your performance!! Wishing you all the best young man, you are incredibly talented.

@quinnmurph2750

Күн бұрын

Is that his mom sitting with the brown purse in her lap?

simply enjoyable, it is like no one is in the room...and your doing what you love to do most - thank you sharing your talent with us

My god, what a treat it was to listen to your marvelous renderings of these varied pieces. You are skilled and talented with a wonderful presence. Thank you so much for sharing it all with us.

@Gee-xb7rt

4 күн бұрын

I think the casual listener might not realize how much life he is breathing into these pieces. amazing talent but also a mix master.

This is a truly awesome young man! I am truly proud of him! Just simply.....ADMIRABLE!!!!!

We'll see those beautiful curls on the great stages of the world! Monstrous playing!!!!

Nicely done, Kayden!

Wow! This was stellar! I intended to stay only 5 minutes but ended up engrossed in the entire performance. The Chopin and the Rachmaninoff - sublime! For those of us who are pianists or even former pianists who reached a certain skill level, we know world-class talent when we hear it. It has a certain veneer. The tell-tale signs: extreme dexterity in the playing, strong rhythmic coherence, and highly cohesive phrasing. All of which were on full display here. Kayden fearlessly raced toward certain passages full of pitfalls, emerging relatively unscathed. But, he also took other passages at a more moderate pace. Loved how he paced the Rachmaninoff. When left me perplexed is how he was able to provide what we all come to expect from these pieces, yet at the same time put forth renditions that felt wholly unexpected. It was exhilarating. What a thrill. Bravo!

This young man going places!

Exceptionally stirring and evocative musicality from one so young! Pay no attention to the self-styled technical experts. You are becoming quite an artist, and a force of nature! I look forward to following your career for a long time. PS Your hair looks great, just as it is! ;-)

@charlesnicolasaime6397

7 күн бұрын

Voici un pianiste exceptionnel. Sa virtuosité, sa musicalité, sa mémoire infaillible lui promettent une rapide reconnaissance internationale. Merci Kayden pour ce magnifique moment musical.

Absolutely love your expression - beautiful performance.......... Very enjoyable Kayden ❤

I see him first time. Very emotional, very nice visual, I can’t help feeling new generation and beautiful world. I strongly think him to be famous musician!!

This young man is not only beautiful to look at, but his music takes you away from this world, magnificent, exquisite.

Wonderful to hear!… so glad I found this! It’s a pleasure to have been able to follow him from his very young years here in Santa Fe and watch him grow thus far. He seems so much more patient with his expression in this performance - no rush to get all the notes out … . I look forward to hearing more from and about him in the future….❤

Mendelssohn in all of his compositions has many layers and voice going on at any given second. I was impressed with how you emphasized the important and even secondary voices. I was very impressed.

God bless them fingers forever and always. its so refreshing 2 see a person of color being simply amazing

Bravo to Kayden! Hope your love and passion for music will carry you through the all the bumps and challenges in your artistic journey. You have a new fan in me! So exciting to see a new young talent from the USA!!!

Brilliant young Maestro. He is superb, flawless and has style and personality, not to mention composure beyond his years. He belongs on that stage and I hope he inspires other young people of color to go forward with their dreams as classical musicians, whether it is piano, conducting, composing, or singing. Kayden Kelly will become as famous as Lang Lang, Andre Watts or Van Cliburn. All the best for a bright and long career!!

Exceptional! This Chopin Scherzo!

My hairs raised and tears came to my eyes seeing this wonderful person play the rendition of all the pieces were astounding especially for the Rondo capriccioso. In relation to the prelude in gminor ,at first I thought the piece was rushed and the left hand wasn't very strong and accented,but I was thinking of the piece in the mechanical and typical way it's usually played.However, he created a new and refreshing rendition it was completely different and unexpected and works so well. He has a bright future ahead of him.

Absolutely Amazing

Thank you for this incredible performance. I wish you well in all your endeavours through your musical and personal life. You will bring a lot of joy in many lives. Be aware, we can never be perfect in every aspect of life and don't fail because of that.

Beautiful playing, Kayden! Everything so perfectly articulated, measured and musicianly! God bless you!

I love rap, R&B, country music, and I absolutely adore classical!!!! Thank you Kayden Kelly for representing us in another genre of music. You're such a gift!

Damn son, that was a bangin' set. Your mom and family had the best smiles watching you perform.

Thank you for your wonderful playing. It made my day! ❤❤❤

Hoy escuché por primera vez a este joven pianista, que me hizo buscar otras perfomances previas y fue muy emocionante verlo desde niño jugar, divertirse, reir y lograr la emoción del auditorio. Temperamento, técnica, profundidad, sonido poderoso, sin agresividad, lineas melódicas logradas, brillo preciso en compases que requieren virtuosismo, en fin una verdadera promesa. Los mejores deseos en tu carrera muchacho!!!

You have won my heart and so, may the joys of artistic satisfaction continually reward you with countless successes! This was a glorious recital! Bless you, Kayden!

KZread, thank you for putting this beautiful piece in my algorithm.👍🏾

Thank you for your beautiful performance and selection of composers/pieces, Kayden. My Dad, who recently passed away at 91 years of age, loved to pick out new, young talented pianists. He encouraged my love of classical music. He would have definitely chosen you!

He brings a lot of emotional depth to this piece. It is alive. I think I will hear more from this young man! Beautiful hands, touch, interpretation. Thank you!

Thanks for the seldom played Coleridge-Taylor, with its echos of Chopin and Schumann, but solid on its own. What a delight!

Beautifully masterful! ❤❤❤

¡Bravo! Kayden por tu magnífica interpretación. Efectivamente, es un virtuoso joven pianista que a pesar de su edad, tiene el talento de los grandes pianistas del Siglo XX tales como Arthur Rubinstein, Vladimir Horowitz, György Zciffra, los rusos Emil Gilels, Sviatoslaw Richter, Lazar Berman y otros. El joven pianista demuestra una gran madurez por su gran ejecución y enorme expresión de alta sensibilidad...¡Felicitaciones! Kayden Kelly, recibe saludos desde México y Dios te colme de infinitas bendiciones.

Maestro Kelly is well on his way. Confident, defiant, powerful, poignant.

What a stunning performance!!!! Well done, king!!

Wonderful interpretation! I really applaud you for your superb talent

The word virtuoso when applied to a youth usually makes me flee to safer pianists, but I'll give his due to Kayden Kelly. He captivated me from the first few bars. So much sensitivity I stopped and let myself be immersed in the music.

Wonderful technique and quite the ambitious program to perform!

Beautiful interpretation. Bravo !

I played this at my senior recital, so I know how challenging it is. Nuanced interpretation, restrained, very fine technique. Bravo!

Magnifica interpretación,es un virtuoso y además toene sus manos en la posicion corresta,maravilloso tiene un brillante futuro. Dio lo Proteja y Bendiga su arte ,sus bellas interpretaciónes,su vida y salud

Really amazing!! And I love the row of aunties & mom, all so proud. Including the goofy one who wouldn't take off her coat & hat :-)

Genius And thank you to the people who fought for all people to be able to pursue whatever they choose Clearly his parents encouraged him to be a hard worker as you have to practice hours and hours daily to achieve this level 😌

Amazing! You played all those pieces from memory with your eyes closed most of the time. I've watched Alexander Malofeev play a lot, and he usually has the sheet music up there. You're the best, Kayden!

@M_SC

13 сағат бұрын

That’s not the compliment you think it is.

Wow!!!! First off, all of the pieces were played incredibly!!! I especially loved the sensitive, powerful, and melancholy interpretation for the C# minor prelude and emotionally rich interpretation of the Piano Suite. Second, as a Black person who LOVES classical music, a fan of Chopin's pieces/ the Chopin Competition, as well as a advocate for representation in piano competitions/ the classical music world, I am glad to see representation in the piano world. In addition, I love how the program includes a piece by Samuel Coleridge Taylor, as I've written about the inclusion of Black composers in the classical cannon. Bravo and Keep up the AMAZING work!!!! 👏👏👏

Bravo!! And I love the Mozart hair!

Thank you so much. A great moment listening to you 😮

Thank goodness for your talent

Beautiful❤❤❤ Santa Fe Talent!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Absolutely wonderful !

Maravilloso. Impecables interpretaciones.

awesomeness Kayden

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!❤

Parabéns Kayden, belissimo concerto e te desejo sucesso e felicidades em teu trabalho como um pianista que já, emocional, dlicado e elegante

Sublime... beautiful tone and phrasing.

amazing! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼✨💖

Absolutely amazing!!!

Outstandingly expressive!

Added to daily calm work playlist. Thx man you're great

Just WOW🎉🎉🎉🎉

Well done. Congrats !!!

This piece is amazing. The second performance.

This is absolutely fantastic. Moreover, it appears he is playing without the assistance of sheet music. Bravo!

Wow !!!!

Amazing! ❤This!😁👍

beautiful work! very inspiring

Pianist here. Yes. This was nice. Very well done.

Fantástico!👏❤

He is amazing, reminds me of Yundi Li, so delicate yet commanding, such a superb balance

Bravo!

WOW. BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great great great

Muy virtuoso, toca melodioso con alma, exitos en su carrera❤

master❤❤❤!!!

Outstanding 👏👏

First class interpretation

I hope to hear a lot more from you!

I love it...

Very sober and elegant! Bravo! Congrats!

Very complex pieces and a nice venue. Kept my attention the entire time.

wunderschön vorgetragen - weiter viel Erfolg

Very good Played, a great live Video

Well done!🎉

👏👏👏❤

Good Job! enjoyed your concert

Honey that rach 23 5 was soooooo good

Muy asperooooo. Que top 🖤🖤

Maravilloso!!!!!

@phillymousekowitz

14 күн бұрын

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I have played piano, off and on, for years, but I will never achieve the assuredness and control of this very young man.

Bravissimo!! Well-done!!

💯🎵💯🎵💯🎵💯

TECNICA ECCELLENTE E BUON GUSTO GIÀ COSÌ GIOVANE! TOP

Come to Charlotte, NC and perform a recital for us. Knight Theater. :)