Liszt Un Sospiro Concert Étude No. 3 Valentina Lisitsa

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • Translated from Italian as "The sigh" ( not Liszt' original title by the way ) this is an aural painting , the seascape equal to the masterpieces of Turner or Aivazovsky ... So clearly you can "see" the gently rolling waves, smell the salty breeze, marvel at first glimpses of majestic sunrise at the very end., all in a perfect solitude.....Why in the world this gorgeous Nocturne is called an ETUDE? Did old man Liszt decided to joke with us? No, he certainly knew what he was doing! This piece is the best proof that technique, yes, that elusive thing so many aspiring pianists are desperately trying to conquer , the "technique" is nothing but physiological function of the body, just as natural a thing as breathing or walking. If you let your soul, your imagination, your ears lead the way, the fingers will come along.
    Recorded November 2012 in the medieval church of beautiful village of Blumenstein Switzerland, Bosendorfer imperial from www.leclavier.ch/
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 522

  • @II-zf3vo
    @II-zf3vo Рік тому +15

    Her hands are so soft that it appears She doesn't even touch the keys,wonderful

  • @一脸滑稽-k5v
    @一脸滑稽-k5v 10 років тому +146

    Hands are made of water !!!!!

  • @shermansmart4369
    @shermansmart4369 7 років тому +104

    This etude is harder than it appears to be. The entire melody is switched back and forth between both the left and right hands and she plays it seamlessly.

    • @gayusschwulius8490
      @gayusschwulius8490 3 роки тому +5

      It's still one of Liszt's easier pieces, though. Certainly not comparable to the transcendental etudes.

    • @sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808
      @sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808 3 роки тому +5

      @@gayusschwulius8490 yes but it is one of the good pieces by Liszt, although I think every piece by him is incredible

    • @jamespavlock9615
      @jamespavlock9615 2 роки тому +6

      @@gayusschwulius8490 It’s rated 8 out of 9 on the Henle scale of difficulty. It’s comparable to other Liszt etudes and not easy.

    • @jimvids
      @jimvids Рік тому +1

      I love Liaitsa‘s version and also Arrau 's version

    • @isabellefisher8790
      @isabellefisher8790 5 місяців тому

      Yes, it must be, as I can just about play it! For once, it isn’t the octave stretches that floor me; it’s the dodgy chromatic jumps!

  • @simondurrant1
    @simondurrant1 3 роки тому +42

    So nice to see a pianist with an exemplary technique choosing to play the music and not just show off the technique. Some would call this a leisurely pace, but it seems entirely appropriate to bring out the details and capture the mood of the piece. Beautiful interpretation.

  • @premierepasta1562
    @premierepasta1562 9 років тому +110

    I am so not lying when I say that this is the most beautiful rendition of une sospiro I have ever heard. Truly how "your soul, your imagination, your ears lead the way" in your performance Valentina!!

    • @gmtfonseca
      @gmtfonseca 7 років тому +2

      Pratham Gurung Paul barton is my favorite, I strongly recommend you to check it out

    • @88Ed1962
      @88Ed1962 6 років тому

      This is beautiful and I will check out Paul Barton, but also check out Harold Bauer for a real throw back on this Etude. Something from a different era, it was my first recording of this Etude.

    • @MrThrond
      @MrThrond 5 років тому +1

      Try Hamelin.

    • @arlandeetagaytayan4154
      @arlandeetagaytayan4154 5 років тому +3

      It's my favourite rendition too because she played it on a Bösendorfer which adds richness to the piece imo. And Liszt sounds best on a Bösendorfer.

    • @arlandeetagaytayan4154
      @arlandeetagaytayan4154 5 років тому

      @TheTage Show already did

  • @davidgelfand1218
    @davidgelfand1218 11 років тому +104

    Your piano playing is inspired, magnificent. I listen to your recordings for hours on end. I played piano for 75 years. I am now almost 80, and have given my Steinway to my grand daughter with the hope that she will make good use of it, but I think it is a vain hope.

    • @danhutson2069
      @danhutson2069 7 років тому +1

      hiromi

    • @alecdios
      @alecdios 7 років тому +30

      David Gelfand I wish my grandpa had a Steinway

    • @shermansmart4369
      @shermansmart4369 7 років тому +4

      +Alec Fonseca ..Valentina plays a Bosendorfer not a Steinway.

    • @alecdios
      @alecdios 7 років тому +4

      Lucky you! take care of it :)

    • @johnlovric5896
      @johnlovric5896 7 років тому +15

      David Gelfand... Then give it to somebody who really will love it and need it like the Life itself.
      I am Pianist and need a Piano and for every real Pianist who can not afford one Piano it is like breathing and ressurection.
      And he will play play and play... He will make a Wood be a Life Miracle and Poeple who listen will feel the Life in themselves.
      So give it to a real Pianist
      There are many of is who can not afford one real Piano amd play on a Digital.

  • @AlgarismosGomes
    @AlgarismosGomes 11 років тому +71

    "This piece is the best proof that technique, yes, that elusive thing so many aspiring pianists are desperately trying to conquer , the "technique" is nothing but physiological function of the body, just as natural a thing as breathing or walking. If you let your soul, your imagination, your ears lead the way, the fingers will come along. "
    Thank you for the inspiring words, Val ;-)

    • @lawrencewei3583
      @lawrencewei3583 4 роки тому +4

      thats not for inspiration imo, it is saying that technique is natural, but the important thing that people dont realise is also a challenge is play naturally, beautifully, and not mechanically.

    • @SinanAkkoyun
      @SinanAkkoyun 3 роки тому +1

      Agree!

    • @SinanAkkoyun
      @SinanAkkoyun 3 роки тому

      @@lawrencewei3583 That is the inspiring thing there, letting go of forcingly trying to accomplish a "technical" mechanical sound, but just letting it flow, relax and you get much better and faster results

    • @jacknicks9778
      @jacknicks9778 3 роки тому

      @@lawrencewei3583 g

    • @jacknicks9778
      @jacknicks9778 3 роки тому

      @@lawrencewei3583 p

  • @joycurtis3733
    @joycurtis3733 5 років тому +14

    Such fluidity and technique. It's like watching ballet being danced on the keys. Beautiful grace.

  • @stevenheck9433
    @stevenheck9433 10 років тому +93

    and then we go about our day ....having made life wealthier by 6 minutes and 7 seconds

    • @cphbanfb
      @cphbanfb 10 років тому +5

      Like your astute comment!

    • @emjay2045
      @emjay2045 3 роки тому

      ☝🏽🎅🏽

    • @Gardener7
      @Gardener7 7 місяців тому

      I go to my piano to learn it! 😊

  • @anneli351
    @anneli351 5 років тому +10

    I'm so impressed by her technique.. unbelievable performance!!! Thanks so much Valentina Lisitsa!!!!

  • @ThepiaNGOplayer
    @ThepiaNGOplayer 9 років тому +22

    Her fingers are so majestic 😍😍

  • @mylanyoung
    @mylanyoung 9 років тому +106

    I thought this looked pretty easy until I started actually playing it. She just makes it look easy - mark of a true musician :)

    • @barbarapearce7323
      @barbarapearce7323 6 років тому +13

      Exactly my thoughts. Just watching her I thought to myself "This is gonna be so relaxing to play" and then I started learning it and was like, "Oh, this actually isn't easy".

    • @ayhamshaheed7740
      @ayhamshaheed7740 3 роки тому +2

      It doesn’t start difficult but my goodness does it become hard

    • @ellalaugzchannel7792
      @ellalaugzchannel7792 10 місяців тому

      No
      This stuff is REAL HARD ….. you can t even IMAGINE THAT HARD UNTIL you start off this piece of practising …..it’s like ….gosh 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @timward4227
    @timward4227 5 років тому +6

    Such a beautiful soul...the music just flows so purely from her hands, her touch...she truly understands Liszt, and sure he would agree...a very rare talent indeed..

  • @bedenerexhepaj293
    @bedenerexhepaj293 7 років тому +14

    Wow..She is The Best pianist!!! I love Valentina Lisitsa!!!

    • @GeoffDay-t4g
      @GeoffDay-t4g 3 місяці тому

      I agree, in a field of many brilliant pianists. Valentina has such awesome touch. The keys are caressed.

  • @lookerona
    @lookerona Місяць тому

    Браво, брависсимо, дорогая Валентина Евгеньевна! Желаю Вам здоровья на долгие годы!

  • @empireentertainmentevents1353
    @empireentertainmentevents1353 4 роки тому +5

    Listz.... thank you for your beautiful music. Too often people forget how insanely gifted you are as a composer. The melody in this piece that you composed moved me so much and brought me to a place I never knew existed. Thank you Mr Listz. Rip...

  • @dianaliberty3099
    @dianaliberty3099 4 роки тому +3

    I don't know of any piano as gorgeous sounding as the Bosendorfer. Exquisite taste Valentina. Love you so much as a person and pianist. You're the best! Simply other worldly playing. Thank you thank you.

  • @ineswang7234
    @ineswang7234 4 роки тому +2

    Take a deep breath, Liszt is full of details and unexpected changes, yet in serenity and harmony, and revealing the meaning of that moment timelessly.

  • @armandoruelas6609
    @armandoruelas6609 10 років тому +20

    marvelous interpretation, the best "sospiro" I have heard

  • @gethypnotherapy
    @gethypnotherapy 7 років тому +33

    What a gorgeous description: the seascape as an "aural painting".... I've loved this song for years and never experienced it this way until reading those words. The language unlocked the painting for me! Thank you so much!

  • @leticiamonteiro1585
    @leticiamonteiro1585 6 років тому +5

    She's dancing ballet with her hands, it's beautiful

  • @Petermaguire3684
    @Petermaguire3684 7 років тому +3

    I don't have words to express how nice this is. I've heard so many renditions, music just flows from her. Bowled over by this performance.

  • @A_Corte
    @A_Corte 8 років тому +1

    This piece has brought me to tears often but with Valentina it's in a whole new way, crying for those beautiful flowing hands. Thank you.

  • @jimbo1215
    @jimbo1215 8 років тому +18

    I remember playing this some 40 plus years ago. Just purchased a new keyboard five months ago and you've inspired me to begin working on it again soon. Franz Liszt is alive again with your very beautiful rendition and is by far the best I've heard yet. Your talent is from God and heaven speaks thru your fingers.

    • @jimbo1215
      @jimbo1215 6 років тому +1

      Had not heard the Hamlin version when I posted this a couple years ago, but will have to admit his is without a doubt better. No lag or slowing down when the dual notes are played left hand crossing over the right hand. I'm back at it again too with Liebestraume, Consolations No.3 in D flat, a few Chopin preludes, two Beethoven sonatas along with a little of Debussy are giving me the most satisfaction in my later years even though it'll probably not be the quality that it once was....too many years passed! Many nights listening, with headphones on glistening to Valentina's virtuosity and others. Thank you God for giving 🎹 to the world!

    • @markrymanowski719
      @markrymanowski719 5 років тому

      Your last sentence is sheer poetry.
      Just right for Val.

  • @og189
    @og189 4 роки тому +1

    Every day i am discovering your talent and that make me happy .

  • @garethharris5834
    @garethharris5834 5 років тому +2

    Still one of my favorite pieces of music. Valentina makes the bottom of her Bösey sing ! Even when a voice moves from hand to hand, she is so fluid. I am grateful, Valentina.

  • @luisdispatcher
    @luisdispatcher 11 років тому +1

    Your performances are so touching to me that I can't stop listening to them. I also admire your way of playing; it seems that your fingers are not playing but caressing the keys.... It is very inspiring for us the studens... Thank you for sharing your music with us!!!!!!
    .

  • @Sman-dc1ow
    @Sman-dc1ow 4 роки тому +2

    Stunning...

  • @maryyueil
    @maryyueil 10 років тому +5

    One of my favorite pieces to play and to listen. Brava! Valentina.

  • @adelefigaro1541
    @adelefigaro1541 6 років тому +2

    Valentina is just a genius. I’m very touched when listening to her playing.... just amazing!,,,,

  • @antoniocotzia8622
    @antoniocotzia8622 3 роки тому +2

    Bellissimo...lo suoni divinamente...sei unica.😚

  • @pianoviolinful
    @pianoviolinful 11 років тому +5

    Your playing and interpretation of this piece is superb! Hilary Hahn is lucky to have you as her long term accompanist!

  • @brucejackson4219
    @brucejackson4219 2 роки тому

    What a pleasure to both hear this lady play this masterpiece and also see her hands glide over the keys, hardly seeming to touch them at times.

  • @alejandrodmsosa
    @alejandrodmsosa 7 років тому +6

    she loves Bosendorf pianos..such a warm sound and her exquisite sensitiviťy..

    • @roybarron5289
      @roybarron5289 4 роки тому

      Her touch is perfect for the richer voice of the imperial 290

  • @evandom4013
    @evandom4013 7 років тому +1

    To me her hands look like butterflies touching the keys gently and producing this beautiful music. Love it!

  • @audreyoberlin3990
    @audreyoberlin3990 8 років тому

    Everything she does looks so relaxed, and effortless. All the energy comes out in a lush, full sound. She's amazing.

  • @SuperSUnge
    @SuperSUnge 8 років тому +5

    Valentina is for me outstanding in this piece! Really "Un sospiro" !

  • @paulhoward7564
    @paulhoward7564 4 роки тому +2

    Valentina is my heartfelt favorite..always my number one pianist.!!

  • @TiqueO6
    @TiqueO6 11 років тому

    What a gift! To the world from Lizst and Lisitsa! We are truly blessed to be in these times with the likes of her (of which there are but a known handful). We need reminders, constantly it seems, of the depth of human understanding and compassion.
    Thanks, a thousand times....

  • @novachromatic
    @novachromatic 4 роки тому +2

    1:01 Getting those 3 against 7s up to speed is one of the most challenging aspects of this piece, and yet you just nail them and perform them with such grace!

  • @mchlwng40
    @mchlwng40 6 років тому +1

    Absolutely breathtaking to watch her supple fingers effortlessly flutter over the keyboard like butterflies.

  • @А.П-и3к
    @А.П-и3к 5 років тому +2

    Народу нравится! Валя, спасибо! Умница
    Большая!

  • @pianistandrea
    @pianistandrea 10 років тому +6

    inspirational playing, thank you!

  • @Otokage007
    @Otokage007 2 роки тому +1

    it is so difficult to find proper interpretations of this piece, but you really managed to unveil for us all its breathtaking beauty. Thank you so much

  • @daviddaniel2302
    @daviddaniel2302 2 роки тому

    Chère Valentina Comme d'habitude je suis émerveillé par la clarté de votre piano, votre toucher d'une grâce inimitable. Merci pour ces moments magiques!

  • @debankur007
    @debankur007 11 років тому

    Valentina is so talented.........wonderful.....

  • @jgastler
    @jgastler 5 років тому +2

    I'm amazed at how fast your fingers move, and yet you seem so relaxed. Its as if this is effortless for you. I'm so jealous.

  • @SuellioAlmeida
    @SuellioAlmeida 11 років тому

    Its not a bug. Its a mechanism to prevent scams. When a video gets 300 views too fast, the counting of the views freezes and the youtube analyses the video, to see if its "true" or something fake.

  • @Up2DaRack
    @Up2DaRack 11 років тому

    It is as though you channel the very spirit of Liszt, from the black and white markings on the composition page through your eyes and mind, and down through your hands and fingers to the black and white keys on the piano. An aural delight.

  • @lucjanocastro
    @lucjanocastro 9 років тому +5

    Valentina: you make those genious composers reborn by your hands. Valentina - an angelical midia.

  • @danthecomposer
    @danthecomposer 11 років тому +5

    "Technique is nothing but physiological function of the body". The most correct thing I have ever read from a world-class pianist. This should be at the top of all your videos.

  • @mynrkeys
    @mynrkeys 11 років тому

    I can never thank you enough for the peace your playing brings me. Thank you for sharing yourself with all of us.

  • @chonkybfw
    @chonkybfw 3 роки тому +5

    Effortlessly she moves , unmistakably she proves . The best version ever.

  • @tomasjosefpiano8902
    @tomasjosefpiano8902 3 роки тому +2

    Your hands look like the sound of the piece. I don't know how to explain. Just at ease, like the melody

  • @luky46
    @luky46 7 років тому +1

    what a great joy a get from the life when I hear you playing. Thank you for posting your music.

  • @susanakost3383
    @susanakost3383 5 років тому +2

    Una delicadeza increíblemente bella!!!🎶 💕 🎶 💕

  • @jakubbanas4647
    @jakubbanas4647 4 роки тому

    I'm crying every time. YOU ARE THE BEST! BRAVO VALENTINA LISITSA!

  • @velardechelo
    @velardechelo 5 років тому +2

    Words cant describe how beautiful this is...(her hands are like ballet dancer)

  • @zaxonov
    @zaxonov 5 років тому +4

    This piece is, for me at least, a perfect rendition of the feeling we could get by admiring a night sky and slowly discover it's wonder with a telescope. John Williams may have had some inspiration for E.T. in here :D

  • @airvarie
    @airvarie 11 років тому

    Awesome..,and song is outstanding with your Bosendorfer imperial (the Grand King)
    You are the one always for me...Lovely

  • @acuriousergeorge
    @acuriousergeorge 2 роки тому

    A gorgeous performance of one of the most beautiful pieces ever written.

  • @arturogonzalezreyes2321
    @arturogonzalezreyes2321 2 роки тому +1

    Valentina es una pianista de mucho talento, sus interpretaciones son sublimes.

  • @ortml99
    @ortml99 11 років тому

    I was very moved by your wonderful playing of this Liszt piece. One could close one's eyes and visualize in the minds eye the canvass painted by Liszt. God Richly Bless You Valentina!.....Will

  • @marcychristoff219
    @marcychristoff219 3 роки тому +2

    Your tempi and expression always seem perfectly aligned with what the composers wanted. Lovely!

  • @RonGreeneComedian
    @RonGreeneComedian 4 роки тому +1

    As a freshman at the University of Tennessee, Martin Tennessee campus, my wife heard this piece and was determined to learn it. It took her a couple of weeks but she had it down perfect. She went on to earn a masters degree in piano performance. She could’ve easily gone on to be world renowned, but she met me, I kissed her and swept her off her feet. Her professor, a graduate of Juilliard, thought of her as one of the best students she’s ever had.

  • @Carolsantiagomar
    @Carolsantiagomar 11 років тому +1

    With all one's heart, it's the best interpretation of Un Sospiro that I've never heard. It's so sweet... Thank you very much Lisitsa, you make me feel like in heaven...!

  • @TheJohn1567
    @TheJohn1567 3 роки тому +1

    This performance made my day!

  • @Thearbiter96
    @Thearbiter96 2 роки тому

    This is why we love Valentina Lisitsa. Bravissimo.

  • @hellguard2002
    @hellguard2002 11 років тому +2

    You don't know how much you helped throughout my cancer treatment experience ...
    Love and appreciation ...

    • @pallekallstrom391
      @pallekallstrom391 6 років тому +1

      Bader Al-Ahmad Thank you Bader, that is one of the most touching and meaningful music comments I have read! And thank you Valentina for the marvellous playing!

  • @michelacampo8832
    @michelacampo8832 4 роки тому

    E mi piace molto anche questo pianoforte! Ha un bel suono

  • @vib_di
    @vib_di 4 роки тому +1

    Great Interpretation of piece. Probably the elegant.

  • @EmptyChordMusic
    @EmptyChordMusic 11 років тому +1

    Astonishing piece, wonderfully played, great recording, superb sounding piano!
    This touches something very deep inside of me. Thank you very much!

  • @victorgallardo6375
    @victorgallardo6375 11 років тому

    A genius like Liszt is made totally understood by an outstanding interpreter like Valentina..!!

  • @GIROSSINI58
    @GIROSSINI58 11 років тому

    Splendida artista, ma anche splendido pianoforte!

  • @ЕленаБ-л3ь
    @ЕленаБ-л3ь 2 роки тому

    Мои лёгкие после тяжелейшего ковида раскрываются, я начинаю глубоко дышать а сердце замирает от этой музыки и вашего несравненно го исполнения!!!!

  • @PhilipScottJohnson
    @PhilipScottJohnson 11 років тому +1

    Absolutely Beautiful.... I had heard this years ago and could never figure out who the composer was... now I know.... should've known it was Liszt.... romanticism at it's best

  • @robinslaima
    @robinslaima 11 років тому

    How liberating your play is magnificunt love to follow your progress

  • @zdevol7
    @zdevol7 11 років тому

    Ĺizstova etuda Un Sospiro je překrásnou skladbou a Valentina ji hraje božsky - tony plynou jako nekonečná řeka ! Díky za překrásný zážitek

  • @isabellefisher8790
    @isabellefisher8790 2 роки тому

    Valentina is an incredible pianist. My favourite! Have you heard her Rach 3? She looks so beautiful and fragile, but her performance is strong and assertive.

  • @jasonlo3287
    @jasonlo3287 4 роки тому

    除了精湛的琴藝,還有善於捕捉的鏡頭氣氛的攝影師。令人難忘的鋼琴藝術及視覺藝術。

  • @MarieKrantz
    @MarieKrantz 11 років тому

    Oh, it flows, flows like a stream! Air is like butterfly flies! You play with much grace, elegance! Thank you for this season with F.Listz ....Valentina !!
    Marie..

  • @nico281257
    @nico281257 11 років тому

    C'est beau, éblouissant, fabuleux, extraordinaire, que dis-je, c'est suprême, MONUMENTAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    MERCI !

  • @ChemistryAtomistic
    @ChemistryAtomistic 6 років тому +5

    You really could play this piece at São Paulo!!! I would love to hear it live! Pleaseee!!!

  • @truthteller308
    @truthteller308 5 років тому +1

    Ah, Liszt! Music so ethereal and image-invoking, played by a true artist.

  • @zdevol7
    @zdevol7 11 років тому

    Díky Valentině- její hra jen zurčí jako krásný vodopád - je to požitek, který mi vyčistí hlavu od všech problémů. Ještě jednou díky ZV

  • @4evaFanFuruba
    @4evaFanFuruba 11 років тому

    the way her hands intertwine is absolutely graceful

  • @FoggedTears
    @FoggedTears 11 років тому +1

    She makes it seems so effortless!

  • @MrInterestingthings
    @MrInterestingthings 6 років тому +1

    I knew I would learn something watching and listening to her MUSical playing . Thats the thing ! There is philosophy in this music and she gives it meaning and sense and LIFE!!!!

  • @SebastianLopez-rb5py
    @SebastianLopez-rb5py 11 років тому

    Thank's u make me so so happy!!! I adore u Valentina!!! Saludos from Argentina! !!

  • @michaelamey8779
    @michaelamey8779 4 роки тому

    Zart und kräftig. Wunderschön. Eine der besten Aufnahmen dieser berühmten Etüde.

  • @VladimirCuriel
    @VladimirCuriel 11 років тому

    Wiser words were never written!!! Dear Valentina i couldn't agree more with your conception!! Beautiful!!!!!

  • @maloney1953
    @maloney1953 11 років тому

    i see you will be in Philadelphia shortly... I cant wait.... watching your hands float across the keys for his song is sooooooo relaxing...

  • @douglasraddi4872
    @douglasraddi4872 2 роки тому

    This is my favourite piece. It is so relaxing and beautiful. Thank you Valentina

  • @ildikorozsonits
    @ildikorozsonits 6 років тому +1

    Wonderful! Thank you! I have no words!

  • @fierypiano
    @fierypiano 11 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @mikeydvd1
    @mikeydvd1 11 років тому

    you never cease to amaze me..

  • @musicalloverx
    @musicalloverx 11 років тому

    Beautiful rendition. I hope she comes to Walt Disney hall in the near future to grace us with her presence!

  • @gabrielrodriguez4544
    @gabrielrodriguez4544 9 років тому +1

    La mejor ejecución de esta composición musical
    Sobre todo por los tiempos de las notas en las mismas.
    Valentina lisitsa la mejor intérprete en esta pieza. ;)

  • @Desireyso58
    @Desireyso58 2 роки тому

    Only La Divina Valentina can take the right tempo!!! Bravo!!!

  •  11 років тому

    SUPERB performance.