Yiruma

Yiruma is a pianist and composer from South Korea. He is an internationally acclaimed artist who has released 10 studio albums. He began piano at the age of five and moved to London when he was eleven to study at the Purcell School of Music.
Tonight, Yiruma performs a concert recital to a sold out show of such a variety of people in the audience, who have come from all over the country, some have travelled from other countries to witness Yiruma’s genius. He opens with the simplistically enchanting “Kiss the Rain”, a song that is made up of such a simple melody, paired with emotive chords, the marriage of the two creating eloquence throughout this beautiful piece of music. It continues to build, a crescendo that builds up to a key chance that suddenly occurs but in the best possible way. It’s though Yiruma has mathematically calculated how to give people goose bumps. His piece “Maybe”, sounds the most western of all the pieces, almost as though it could be the bare bones of a pop song. Yiruma closes the set with “The River Flows in You”, which is probably his most well known piece. One of the things that always captures my attention is that in one of the sections of the song, it is as though there is a call and response in the melody but it is just Yiruma playing it. Such a virtuosic performance.

Oh and if you've seen my other comment, I forgot to mention: he really tried to ease him up and make that event more interesting. To be honest,it wasn't just Yiruma playing the piano. He's right-his music wasn't set up for a concert, it was set up for a "memory journey" as he calls it. Although I may not have as much memories as him, it still evoked emotions from within me. He also would improvise the song right there, and it's so familiar yet interesting at the same time,and as his fan,I'm sort of upset tthat he doesn't record these songs in a studio. But other then that, it was such a beautiful night that I hope I will never forget. If he comes to New York again next year, I am going there again. I give his performance, out of 5 stars, 10 stars.

I have been his fan since 8 years old,whichmwas when I learned his piece, "River flows in you".And I wasn't let down by Yiruma's "memory journey". It was one of the best days of my life.

The show was amazing, Yiruma not only talked and joked around with the crowd he also had special guests and told us about the inspiration behind each song. We were able to learn about him and how he felt and he shared his memories with us. He even brought someone from the crowd on stage to play a new song together. The music was beautiful, all together a magical night

I just recently discovered Mr Lee Ru-Ma's masterpieces, and they melt down my heart, each and everyone of them. I didn't know he was korean at first, because the name "Yiruma" made me think he was actually Japanese. I really hope I can attend one of his concerts before the end of this year, this is my number one goal at the moment. ^_^

What to say about this legendary artist. His pianos pie in mind.His like a Artist born In 100 years 1 time.I am glad that I am his time.Listening his songs.When my mood is bad I heard his songs and my mind get fresh. I wish he come to Bangladesh.I request him for Come into Bangladesh I wish I Can't see him One time Live..

Mr. Yiruma was such a great pianist. Every piece he played could be visualize in mind. By improvising "Juliet", he let me feel the magic of music. I think he is gifted and is a gift for all of his audience. Hope to join in his September concert as well.

Su música es muy importante en mi vida, mi favorita When The Love Falls. Yo amo la música de piano. Verlo tocar sería algo mágico. Como todas sus piezas son mágicas. ¡Gracias por crear esas melodías tan hermosas! Usted es mi artista favorito.

The show was absolutely amazing! The acoustics at The Music Center helped to make the evening magical. Yiruma was jovial and played beautifully. My favorite pieces are River Flows in You and Kiss the Rain. The

I really appreciated the performance. He makes jokes with the audience and told stories and even called up one person to sit with him. At the Lincoln center,it was this eight year old kid named Daniel.

He was great but the venue and set up was quite disappointing. Didn't feel like a concert more like a piano in the middle of the room. I thought the Sony Centre would have been better.