Video

FYI The Bach is BWV 852, not HWV (which is Handel’s catalogue) The Scriabin is Sonata No. 10, Op. 70 - not Op. 70 No. 10 The Chopin Scherzo is also “No. 1, Op. 20” not Op. 20 No. 1

13 advance pieces in a row that’s quite a prowess. Amazing. Bravo!

Have you watched his other recital? wow... they should have graduated him after this recital alone.

Muy fácil para concierto. 😮

These artistic renditions are arrestingly so full of content!😂

Of only the academic requirement but the subjective passion and heart of matters!

fantastic

Congratulations. I enjoyed the Bach fugue, the Brahms G minor and the Debussy here. You have established your own sound already, but you are, perhaps, too cautious at times. Please be confident in your musical ideas-free them, they just peep from shadows at present. The Chopin showed me what you are really capable of. Thanks for sharing the well-prepared programme with your listeners. I wish you well in your future in music.

It's interesting, the way he can bring forth a melody. I'm not sure the composers would approve, but you may enjoy it.

Impressive playing! I’ve subscribed. You’ve definitely succeeded with an excellent performance of a challenging program. Best wishes with your next music ventures.

Why is it called "senior recital"? This dude does not look like sixty-something.....

GREAT JOB!! All the best for the future

Very excellent recital overall. Especially liked the Brahms Rhapsodies and the Scriabin. Thanks for sharing.

Subscribed. Terrific performances of the scherzo, and the debussy and the brahms rhapsodies. You made made hear things in the scherzo i hadnt heard before, no mean feat.

very enjoyable

Don’t know if I’ll watch the whole thing, but loved the opening WTC piece

Omg bro u look so young how old r u? And ur able to play this piece this good? Omg wow. Talent. So much talent.

c'esr un plaisir d'entendre jouer

Wonderfull, thak you!♡♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆☆

Really good! Thank you so much for sharing this brilliant performance of this strange sonata.

I do like the way you play this piece. Lyrical and with great understanding of the progressions, may be too romantic for some people, but using the possibilities of the piano without hesitation not like Gould but beautiful in a different and dynamic poetic way.

Wonderful performance ❤

Perfect performance, transparent, logic, authentic. For me the Scriabin-Recording of the Year 2023.

Thank you. It's always good to have someone share some JSB. ❤

Colossal Drop a like You rock❗ Everyone Do you keep a dream diary❓

Great 👍

Nice playing! I think the name is "Torrent" not "Tempest" though; "Tempest is a Beethoven piece! Way to go though, keep up the great work man!

You did amazing brother. You have a beautiful touch with your rubato.

merci pour chef d oeuvre de beauté très bien joué !

Derek is very talented, a virtuoso in the piano. I really enjoyed his performance in this video.

Man you are great. I wish I could learn this. but I only play drums right now maybe one day i could play like this.

This takes a great deal of practice and composure. Well done on both accounts.

Derek you are fantastic! You have worked very hard to accomplish your wonderful talent. We saw a Piano Concert in the Egg Concert Hall in Beijimg, China of a WORLD renoun 19 year old young man and you appear to be just as good as him. Alan & Ruth Schulz

Fantastic! Keep it up. If you make another video have the photographer show your hands at the keyboard. I kept wanting to see those fingers flying. Cindy and Ed Spencer

This was amazing. Great job.

Wonderful job Derek! You are going places.

What a masterpiece. Despite the mediocre orchestra (or only growing musicians), Derek did wonderfully. We will continue to follow him -- me and my husband and family. Wish you had more like this to share.

We enjoyed this concert in Shanghai, China and felt inspired by Derek's enthusiasm for his music. Thank you!

I am very impressed with Dereks ability. It was great to here him play the piano. Mike Larsen

Holy Cow! Only 15 years old. This young man is going places.

Even with a small town orchestra it sounded great! What a wonderful gift you have to share with others, Derek! You work so hard and it sure pays off.

Awesome!