Yunchan Lim piano - Live at Wigmore Hall
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Yunchan Lim piano
Already a prodigious success at various international competitions, the Korean pianist received the Gold Medal at the 2022 Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth at the age of 18 – the youngest ever winner. ‘Lim is a one-in-a-million talent’, wrote the Dallas Morning News, while for jury chair Marin Alsop he is ‘that rare artist who brings profound musicality and prodigious technique organically together.’
PROGRAMME
John Dowland (1563-1626)
Pavana Lachrymae
(arranged by William Byrd)
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
15 Sinfonias BWV787-801
INTERVAL
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
7 Bagatelles Op. 33
15 Variations and a Fugue on an Original Theme in E flat 'Eroica Variations' Op. 35
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🎧 About This Track
This 1 hour and 51 minutes audio journey has been thoughtfully composed to provide a rich musical experience centered around piano, with each note chosen to promote calm and well-being. Every element has been balanced to ensure a consistent experience throughout, without jarring transitions or sudden changes that might disrupt your relaxation. The audio quality maintains professional standards, making it suitable for high-quality speakers, headphones, or sleep systems.
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Published by Wigmore Hall, this audio has been mastered for optimal streaming quality across all devices. At 1:51:54, this track works excellently with the built-in loop feature for extended listening sessions. The consistent audio levels throughout ensure no sudden volume changes that might disrupt your experience.
✨ Highlights
- ⭐ Reached 1 million+ views milestone
- 🎹 Beautiful piano compositions
- 🎵 Professional musical composition
🎯 Best For
💡 Listening Tips
- 🔁 Use the loop feature for extended sessions
- ⏰ Set a sleep timer to conserve battery
- 🎵 Pairs beautifully with reading or journaling
- 🎛️ Try the Ambient Sound Mixer to customize your experience
- 📱 Works great through phone speakers or Bluetooth
💬 What Listeners Say
"What a sublime gift this young man is to all music lovers!"
— @valfriesen4861 👍 343
"Wigmore Hall only seats 552 people, but 1.3 million people from around the world are listening in."
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"I've heard these a thousand times, yet for the first time today."
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- Set the Scene: Find a comfortable position, dim the lights if possible, and minimize distractions.
- Use Quality Audio: Headphones or quality speakers will enhance the experience significantly.
- Adjust Volume: Keep the volume at a comfortable background level - loud enough to hear, quiet enough to relax.
- Enable Loop: Click the Loop button above for continuous play during your session.
- Try the Mixer: Use our Ambient Sound Mixer below to customize the audio with additional sound layers.
This 1:51:54 track is ideal for overnight sleep sessions. With 1.3M views, it has become a trusted choice for thousands of listeners worldwide.