Marvellous. No one plays like Valentina, giving so much expression to each note. Genius. Valentina, I listen to you playing Schubert every day. You have been giving me many hours of sublime musical pleasure. Thank you!
I am 56 years old and I am buying a baby grand to start playing because of this lady. I don't care if I never play well I just need to learn more about what's going on with a piano. My mother was an excellent piano and organ player. I am starting right at the beginning...chopsticks I think? I Just RETIRED So I have 12 to 14 hours a day to spare! HaHa!
Joe: You need to read "Piano Lessons. Music, Love & True Adventures", written by one of NPR's hosts Noah Adams. It's about a 50 year-old man who decides to start playing the piano.
You are never too old to learn how to play like this. There's a lady whom my piano teacher tutors that plays outstandingly and she's in her 70's. And I absolutely admire how far she's come. When you put your heart and mind into it, anything is achievable, regardless of age.
i have listened to these Improptus many times performed by Rubinstein, Horowitz, Dinu Lipati, Brendel, Kempf... and I cherish them all, but Valentina has totally stolen my heart! She is a sublime pianist, plus the recordings have wonderful sound and camera work. Schubert must be delighted in Heaven.
what I love about her: she's not pretentious, the focus of her perfomances is on the music and not her, and every movement she does seems to be out of real emotion.
I may be 11 years late but oh well. This is very true, I think. Many people say that you have truly become a great player when you learn how to incorporate yourself into the music. I think that you become one when you fully remove yourself from it. But who knows? I am sure that they have reasons why they think that the same way I do. But either way, this playing is gorgeous. I agree with what you’re saying
I'd actually say the opposite, shes on the fairly show off-ish, bombtastic side of pianists. It doesn't really show much in this video, because this particular piece is not the most virtuostic. But even still, this performance is more out there than other performances.
I just have to say that this incredibly gifted lady inspired me to learn Chopin's Minute Waltz about 20 months ago after I heard & saw her video, & now I'm also posting videos. I certainly have a ways to go, but I'm so grateful & thankful for Valentina & the others who have devoted much of themselves to this remarkable expression of LOVE!!! Thank You! I want this piece played at my wedding!
valentina est une pianiste sublime , qui ne cherche pas la lumière des médias malgré un génie musical irréfutable , jouant son immense répertoire sans partition , je n ose imaginer la somme de travail qui lui a été nécessaire pour atteindre un tel niveau de sensualité , de grâce , pianiste solaire , dans la tradition des grands soviétiques tels emil gilels ou maria yudina égérie de staline , je ne remercierai jamais assez valentina pour la joie qu elle procure a tant de personnes passionnées de musique ,, merci valentina
What make her incredible is that if one was blind, you could hear her passion and talent in her music. If one was deaf, you could SEE her passion and talent in how she plays. And that is what makes a pianist great
whoever says this is not natural doesn't know what they are talking about. your hand movement on the piano is the most relaxed and natural that i've ever seen. it looks effortless and of course gorgeous. it was amazing; simple as that. i loved listening to you. keep playing ♥
Chère Valentina. Votre interprétation de cet Impromptu de Schubert me comble. Toute l'âme de Schubert, cet homme entouré de tant d'amis, mais tellement seul au point de vue amoureux...Cette douceur, cette pudeur, cette délicatesse chez un génie mort à 32 ans (plus jeune que Mozart !) tous ces sentiments sont exprimés merveilleusement sous vos doigts. Merci.
Thank you Valentina, and Happy new year. I hope you'll achieve all your dreams. Many Shubert's lovers are awaiting artists like you. There are so much happiness, a mix of joy and tears, and strength and serenity in our friend Shubert's heart I would like you to share with us. I wish you'll make your life a wonderful journey. Philippe
it is longtime i am falling in love with that superb amazing pianist....cela fait deja un bon moment que je suis tombe en amour avec cette merveilleuse pianiste,je la voit presque dans ma soupe...sans blague je suis moi meme pianiste depuis 40 ans et je suis un critique dur et sans passe droit ni pitie,mais Valentina me fait des papillons dans le ventre!!!! jeu brillant,intelligent,puissant, expressif,precis,respectueux de l'auteur,et en plus elle ressemble a un ange!!! BRAVO!!!
Esta peça está entre delicada, nostálgica e algo triste como uma tarde nublada e silenciosa mas carrega em si uma essência irresistível, tão bela e patética que às vezes provoca lágrimas.
As an amateur pianist and a classical music lover, I'm always drawn to Schubert for some reason (and Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff and Chopin, of course). Always love Valentina's performances. Such a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing.
Como la danza tus manos bailan y puedo admirar tu maestría y la profundidad de tu amor pasionado hacia la música. Que suerte la de Shubert...Gracias por este regalo Valentina...
vs êtes sublime valentina ,, je vous ai découvert dans le fameux 20 eme concerto de mozart , et je vous ai trouvé inégalable dans les pièces pour piano de brahms dont j'espère trouver l'enregistrement tant vous semblez géniale dans brahms ,, peut être le bosendorfer ajoute au mystérieux de votre jeu ,, mais quelle beauté et quel travail il doit y avoir derrière cette fluidité musicale , merci encore
Soberbiamente, Magistralmente interpretado!!!!.Sensibilidad extrema, delicadeza contenida, manos envolventes. Mi tema favorito. Gracias Valentina por este REGALAZOOOO.Admiradora incondicional.
I loved the way you put that. Music is that which cannot be put into words and can no longer remain silent. When the days are bad and my spirit is conflicted, I find music to be the one place I can float to, that tell me, that Love does truly exist and that everything will be okay... cheers,
Stesus. You are absolutely onto it as far as this lady goes. I have seen some pianists in my 70 years on this earth but not one to hold a candle to this one. A heavenly creature with an amazing brain when it comes to the piano.
Valentina could read the phone bookout to me from A to Z and back....I would adore her even if she got stuck at the letter H....nothing rimes to that...love your,Valentina
I had other inspiration when I learned this beautiful Impromptu by Schubert (Artur Rubinstein). And later I was completely blown away by Krystian Zimerman! :D
Невероятно!!! Просто сногсшибательно ! Спасибо за вдохновение! После прослушивания и просмотра ваших записей все кажется проще и появляется энергия заниматься.
valentina, you are my idol.. you've inspired me to learn piano as good as you are... i've just started taking piano lessons for about a year and there are times when i felt so frustrated because i'm already 22 and i'm only at beginner's level... how i wish i have a 24 hour piano teacher at home...
This is the most beautiful rendition of this impromptu I have ever heard. Thank you, Valentina. I have a student who will be working on this soon. This will be a great inspiration for him.
I really like most of the studios Valentina records in, they are usually very good. The close up sound of this one allowed you to hear the true tones of the piano.
Valentina was in Brazil about 2-3 years ago, in Sao Paulo, playing. I think it will prolong a considerable time to her come back here. ( I live in Brazil too )
Buying a Shubert's CD 9.99$ Going to a Lisitsa's concert 20$ .......... Lisitsa playing Shubert's impromptu is PRICELESS Thanks for this amazing piece, it made me cry BRAVO
Using arm motion helps get to you next note faster. When I started playing the piano I thought the same. But 7 years later I saw Valentina play in her unique way and it helped me pronounce the notes in a greater way.
Valentina, your Chopin is... i have no words. I love this Schubert melody. You are from another Galaxy! I love your playing! thanks for your lovely music Esteban
Beautiful music and and an atmosphere that lingers around long after the piano went silent: Thank you Valentina, for creating such a dreamy atmosphere! George.
O bailado de seus dedos são líricos e o som por eles extraídos flui com leveza e precisão! É uma execução serena como a Luz prateada do Luar que se reflete sobre as águas! Schubert estaria sensibilizado!!! Grande domínio técnico pianístico!
Just amazing. I could listen to this all day. At times it looks like you are stroking the piano. A lovely interpretation of this piece. Thank you for sharing it with me.
I love this impromptu, and hearing it played so well. I think it represents the apex of Schubert's achievement in keyboard works, why I can't really say. It seems so comprehensive in its inclusion of the many vocal styles that are found in his works, but so unified and structurally sound. It is almost the perfect composition to my unsophisticated ears. The other impromptus all have their various tonal qualities and technical quirks, but this seems to have it all. And a beautiful theme foremost.
man, my dad used to make me practice this for a long time... brings back fond memories... NOT! I'm glad there are great pianists like you that allow me to enjoy the music without having to play it myself =) thanks for sharing.
@Tubztele- Many thanks for the tips. I loved Yuja Wang playing Gretchen am Spinnrade. But could not find videos of K.Zimmerman playing Schubert, only audios. Except now I've become addicted to watching Valentina's beautiful hands... Her videos are so well made- the cameras, editing, the lighting, everything is artistically done, so watching them is much more pleasurable than just listening.
i have Uchida's interpretation on the Schubert impromptus in my car now for one year..yes she play it with passion...very nice...i wrote often about that..
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Marvellous. No one plays like Valentina, giving so much expression to each note. Genius. Valentina, I listen to you playing Schubert every day. You have been giving me many hours of sublime musical pleasure. Thank you!
I am 56 years old and I am buying a baby grand to start playing because of this lady. I don't care if I never play well I just need to learn more about what's going on with a piano. My mother was an excellent piano and organ player. I am starting right at the beginning...chopsticks I think? I Just RETIRED So I have 12 to 14 hours a day to spare! HaHa!
how's your practicing going so far?
Have fun and enjoy! :) From germany.
I envy your Passion. I hope your wishs come true in near future. Thumb up~!!
Joe: You need to read "Piano Lessons. Music, Love & True Adventures", written by one of NPR's hosts Noah Adams. It's about a 50 year-old man who decides to start playing the piano.
You are never too old to learn how to play like this. There's a lady whom my piano teacher tutors that plays outstandingly and she's in her 70's. And I absolutely admire how far she's come. When you put your heart and mind into it, anything is achievable, regardless of age.
Valentina's interpretation of this piece is rich with emotion yet sacrifices nothing to precision. This performance is sublimely beautiful.
I love the old Lisitsa videos like this: single shot, not over-edited audio.
i have listened to these Improptus many times performed by Rubinstein, Horowitz, Dinu Lipati, Brendel, Kempf... and I cherish them all, but Valentina has totally stolen my heart! She is a sublime pianist, plus the recordings have wonderful sound and camera work. Schubert must be delighted in Heaven.
I've never seen any pianist who's fingers danced quite like yours. They're almost as enchanting to watch as the music is to listen to.
what I love about her: she's not pretentious, the focus of her perfomances is on the music and not her, and every movement she does seems to be out of real emotion.
I may be 11 years late but oh well. This is very true, I think. Many people say that you have truly become a great player when you learn how to incorporate yourself into the music. I think that you become one when you fully remove yourself from it. But who knows? I am sure that they have reasons why they think that the same way I do. But either way, this playing is gorgeous. I agree with what you’re saying
I'd actually say the opposite, shes on the fairly show off-ish, bombtastic side of pianists. It doesn't really show much in this video, because this particular piece is not the most virtuostic. But even still, this performance is more out there than other performances.
Genuine joy for the music
Her hands are so fluid. It's mesmerizing.
What a waste of movement! This is not good Schubert! I do not know which composer this style fits.
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I LOVE her playing--period. She looks like she was BORN to play the piano--and play it brilliantly.
I just have to say that this incredibly gifted lady inspired me to learn Chopin's Minute Waltz about 20 months ago after I heard & saw her video, & now I'm also posting videos. I certainly have a ways to go, but I'm so grateful & thankful for Valentina & the others who have devoted much of themselves to this remarkable expression of LOVE!!! Thank You! I want this piece played at my wedding!
valentina est une pianiste sublime , qui ne cherche pas la lumière des médias malgré un génie musical irréfutable , jouant son immense répertoire sans partition , je n ose imaginer la somme de travail qui lui a été nécessaire pour atteindre un tel niveau de sensualité , de grâce , pianiste solaire , dans la tradition des grands soviétiques tels emil gilels ou maria yudina égérie de staline , je ne remercierai jamais assez valentina pour la joie qu elle procure a tant de personnes passionnées de musique ,, merci valentina
Listening to this is like taking a trip through the mind of the genius who wrote it.
What make her incredible is that if one was blind, you could hear her passion and talent in her music. If one was deaf, you could SEE her passion and talent in how she plays. And that is what makes a pianist great
Ikr
This music gives me comfort.
I admire the Lisitsa!!
whoever says this is not natural doesn't know what they are talking about. your hand movement on the piano is the most relaxed and natural that i've ever seen. it looks effortless and of course gorgeous. it was amazing; simple as that. i loved listening to you. keep playing ♥
thank you Valentina, I feel very privileged to listen to your music...
Me to~👍😊
Chère Valentina. Votre interprétation de cet Impromptu de Schubert me comble. Toute l'âme de Schubert, cet homme entouré de tant d'amis, mais tellement seul au point de vue amoureux...Cette douceur, cette pudeur, cette délicatesse chez un génie mort à 32 ans (plus jeune que Mozart !) tous ces sentiments sont exprimés merveilleusement sous vos doigts. Merci.
Thank you Valentina, and Happy new year. I hope you'll achieve all your dreams.
Many Shubert's lovers are awaiting artists like you. There are so much happiness, a mix of joy and tears, and strength and serenity in our friend Shubert's heart I would like you to share with us.
I wish you'll make your life a wonderful journey.
Philippe
Beautiful, she playes realy from her heard and soul. God give us more people like she...................
it is longtime i am falling in love with that superb amazing pianist....cela fait deja un bon moment que je suis tombe en amour avec cette merveilleuse pianiste,je la voit presque dans ma soupe...sans blague je suis moi meme pianiste depuis 40 ans et je suis un critique dur et sans passe droit ni pitie,mais Valentina me fait des papillons dans le ventre!!!! jeu brillant,intelligent,puissant, expressif,precis,respectueux de l'auteur,et en plus elle ressemble a un ange!!! BRAVO!!!
Her hands are mesmerising...like an angel playing the piano. Bravo!
Esta peça está entre delicada, nostálgica e algo triste como uma tarde nublada e silenciosa mas carrega em si uma essência irresistível, tão bela e patética que às vezes provoca lágrimas.
Her playing is absolutely beautiful. You can see she really puts her heart and soul into the music
I was so happy to see your recital yesterday..I shedded tears because the recital was strikingly beautiful. Thank you. I love for you to play piano.
As an amateur pianist and a classical music lover, I'm always drawn to Schubert for some reason (and Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff and Chopin, of course). Always love Valentina's performances. Such a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing.
Como la danza tus manos bailan y puedo admirar tu maestría y la profundidad de tu amor pasionado hacia la música. Que suerte la de Shubert...Gracias por este regalo Valentina...
I become a dream feeling by admiring the movement of flowing ， supple fingers and the sound of a gentle piano .
Schubert is my favorite composer..I learned to sing his Ave Maria, and I fell in love with it.
Look at how she flutters her hands gracefully! Thanks for the music.
vs êtes sublime valentina ,, je vous ai découvert dans le fameux 20 eme concerto de mozart , et je vous ai trouvé inégalable dans les pièces pour piano de brahms dont j'espère trouver l'enregistrement tant vous semblez géniale dans brahms ,, peut être le bosendorfer ajoute au mystérieux de votre jeu ,, mais quelle beauté et quel travail il doit y avoir derrière cette fluidité musicale , merci encore
Soberbiamente, Magistralmente interpretado!!!!.Sensibilidad extrema, delicadeza contenida, manos envolventes. Mi tema favorito. Gracias Valentina por este REGALAZOOOO.Admiradora incondicional.
Impresionante madurez espiritual y artística, tanto del compositor, como de la intérprete.-
gifted child + talent + photographic memory + 30 years of practice = sheer musical brilliance
I loved the way you put that. Music is that which cannot be put into words and can no longer remain silent. When the days are bad and my spirit is conflicted, I find music to be the one place I can float to, that tell me, that Love does truly exist and that everything will be okay...
cheers,
Stesus. You are absolutely onto it as far as this lady goes. I have seen some pianists in my 70 years on this earth but not one to hold a candle to this one. A heavenly creature with an amazing brain when it comes to the piano.
Valentina could read the phone bookout to me from A to Z and back....I would adore her even if she got stuck at the letter H....nothing rimes to that...love your,Valentina
I use this video as inspiration while I struggle through this piece lol. She's amazing!
I had other inspiration when I learned this beautiful Impromptu by Schubert (Artur Rubinstein). And later I was completely blown away by Krystian Zimerman! :D
I'm also learning this piece lmao
It’s wonderful for such things. I find it very nice to refer back to because it helps with the character.
Невероятно!!! Просто сногсшибательно ! Спасибо за вдохновение! После прослушивания и просмотра ваших записей все кажется проще и появляется энергия заниматься.
One of the best melodies played by the best pianist!
valentina, you are my idol.. you've inspired me to learn piano as good as you are... i've just started taking piano lessons for about a year and there are times when i felt so frustrated because i'm already 22 and i'm only at beginner's level... how i wish i have a 24 hour piano teacher at home...
The ease of Valentina's playing reminds me of Horowitz and Rubenstein. To just caress and ease the sound out with no apparent effort. Wonderful.
This is amazing. Thank you Valentina L. Спасибо Вам большое!
One of my fav pianist !!!!!It is extremely amazing !A beautiful melody!Good technique!!!I love it so much>
Quale musica, tale interpretazione ! Brava, bravissima !
This is the most beautiful rendition of this impromptu I have ever heard. Thank you, Valentina. I have a student who will be working on this soon. This will be a great inspiration for him.
Yes, I concur. Thanks so much for sharing your gift of music with us Valentina.
I really like most of the studios Valentina records in, they are usually very good. The close up sound of this one allowed you to hear the true tones of the piano.
Listen to it again in 2017, and still touched me a lot
Every time I listen to this I find it just as incredible as the first time. I use it to lift my mood in these troubled times.
Got Me waving my hands like I'm in church. OMG'oodness! Those triplets near the end are so impressive!
This music 🎶 is so beautiful ~😌
You’re very good and perfect ~👏!!!!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Valentina was in Brazil about 2-3 years ago, in Sao Paulo, playing. I think it will prolong a considerable time to her come back here. ( I live in Brazil too )
Truly wonderful. Gracious, reflective, yet strong. Lyrical, but a hit of wit. Goodness, a beautiful performance. Wonderful to hear and see you play!
Such passion, such sorrow, such beauty...
Val, this has to be my all time favorite rendition of this masterpiece. Thank you so much for uploading this.
That Bosendorfer has such an incredible sound. Fantastic playing
Buying a Shubert's CD 9.99$
Going to a Lisitsa's concert 20$
..........
Lisitsa playing Shubert's impromptu is PRICELESS
Thanks for this amazing piece, it made me cry
BRAVO
Nice comment minus the grammatical errors...
Using arm motion helps get to you next note faster. When I started playing the piano I thought the same. But 7 years later I saw Valentina play in her unique way and it helped me pronounce the notes in a greater way.
Valentina, your Chopin is... i have no words.
I love this Schubert melody.
You are from another Galaxy!
I love your playing!
thanks for your lovely music
Esteban
Beautiful music and and an atmosphere that lingers around long after the piano went silent:
Thank you Valentina, for creating such a dreamy atmosphere!
George.
I'm absolutely in love with this
I like it to~^^
It sounds so good~!!
O bailado de seus dedos são líricos e o som por eles extraídos flui com leveza e precisão! É uma execução serena como a Luz prateada do Luar que se reflete sobre as águas!
Schubert estaria sensibilizado!!!
Grande domínio técnico pianístico!
こういう奏法が私は個人的に好きなので、自分が弾くときに真似したいです。
Valentina Lisitsa is wonderful
You have a graceful touch on the piano. It makes me dream...
I really like your playing style.
Increible sensibilidad, naturalidad,fuerza, elegancia,sutileza.....una de mis piezas favoritas!!!!!
Genuine joy for the music
It is a real Bösendorfer and absolut perfect interpretation. Thanks.
valentina you are very very talented this impromptu of Schubert is so beautiful
what now...advertisements in the middle of this masterpiece? youtube you have to be kidding me???
Самые счастливые люди -те,кто может себе позволить играть на фо-но.Эти минуты не сравнятся ни с чем.
merveilleuse interprétation qui plairait à Schubert je suis sûre !
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Var. 5 07:40
A mesmerizing performance. Very eloquent. Schubert could not have done any better.
I like the movemend of her hands! she loves playing...
Konstantinos Karakatsanis I do also, but perhaps she overdoes it. Seems to get in the way at times, Lisitsa
Just amazing. I could listen to this all day. At times it looks like you are stroking the piano. A lovely interpretation of this piece. Thank you for sharing it with me.
Une fois de plus un superbe enregistrement de cette pièce de Schubert.
Merci :-)
It is the first time I heard this piece, want to exalt and cry.
Schubert...
Valentina...
At least we still have you!
I love this impromptu, and hearing it played so well. I think it represents the apex of Schubert's achievement in keyboard works, why I can't really say. It seems so comprehensive in its inclusion of the many vocal styles that are found in his works, but so unified and structurally sound. It is almost the perfect composition to my unsophisticated ears. The other impromptus all have their various tonal qualities and technical quirks, but this seems to have it all. And a beautiful theme foremost.
Thank you for posting this! Beautiful, intelligent interpretation. I am inspired to practice more! Thank God for the gift of music.
She plays like an angel!
Me encantan esas manos por su virtuosismo y de la forma de tocar Valentina, olé!!!!!!
man, my dad used to make me practice this for a long time... brings back fond memories... NOT! I'm glad there are great pianists like you that allow me to enjoy the music without having to play it myself =) thanks for sharing.
she is my most favorite living pianist
It's a kind of magic to see you feeling the notes through yourself....ahhh wonderfull!
Wowwwww I love this song so much
@Tubztele- Many thanks for the tips. I loved Yuja Wang playing Gretchen am Spinnrade. But could not find videos of K.Zimmerman playing Schubert, only audios. Except now I've become addicted to watching Valentina's beautiful hands... Her videos are so well made- the cameras, editing, the lighting, everything is artistically done, so watching them is much more pleasurable than just listening.
This is beautiful. I wish I could play like this in my lifetime!
Great! Valentina, You Are Wonderful** I'm So Proud of You.....
It doesn't get more beautiful than this.
i have Uchida's interpretation on the Schubert impromptus in my car now for one year..yes she play it with passion...very nice...i wrote often about that..
Валентина, вы потрясающая пианистка.
I know im not the only one, bud Valentina, you are my IDOL!!! Love You so much!!
Please come to Europe!!
Without any doubt, Mrs. Lisitsa is a very good piano player. Franz Liszt said to a female student: "Liebes Kind, tun sie nicht so wackeln!"
Esta música me sulibella, y Valentina es un sueño hecho melodía!!!!
!!!!!! Блестяще, Валентина!
@ValentinaLisitsa
Lovely when a pianist plays from the soul without any ego. It is divine music then.
Whatever you play.. here Scubert would feel happy
Schubert truly became as great as his idol Beethoven. Fantastic playing