Exploding Beethoven: Tempest Sonata Live from Paris Valentina Lisitsa

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  • Watch at your own risk - I warned you :)
    Live from Paris, Salle Gaveau , May 21, 2014.
    Sonata Op 31 No.2 D Minor
    Piano Pleyel 1892 provided by Regie Pianos
    www.regiepianos...

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  • @11thShadowDragon
    @11thShadowDragon 8 років тому +262

    I like how she just BARELY flinched. I probably would have jumped out of the bench and dove under the piano.

    • @lucabrenkmusic715
      @lucabrenkmusic715 8 років тому +3

      11thShadowDragon i would do the same

    • @11thShadowDragon
      @11thShadowDragon 8 років тому

      piano.feurich.luca
      xD

    • @LordCargena
      @LordCargena 7 років тому +4

      I do that being in my house, and because I dont have a piano I fisnished under the table.

    • @11thShadowDragon
      @11thShadowDragon 7 років тому

      LordCargena
      Aw xD

    • @FINNMegurine
      @FINNMegurine 7 років тому +1

      There's something similar in the movie 'The Pianist' :)

  • @jurassicdrawings1793
    @jurassicdrawings1793 8 років тому +647

    I think Beethoven's ghost made the light explode to test her.

    • @kennywarp
      @kennywarp 8 років тому +1

      +CMCdoesMusic hahaha good one.

    • @hehheh5446
      @hehheh5446 8 років тому +4

      +CMCdoesMusic haha, u have a creative mind :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

    • @RamiEkhlasi
      @RamiEkhlasi 8 років тому +15

      +CMCdoesMusic, well he scared the SH*T out of me

    • @edryno
      @edryno 8 років тому +3

      +CMCdoesMusic Beethoven cant underdtand how much can be loud the test... is Deaf :P

    • @jurassicdrawings1793
      @jurassicdrawings1793 8 років тому +9

      edryno I'm sure that in death, deafness isn't a problem.

  • @msieurJIM
    @msieurJIM 5 років тому +38

    I like these few seconds of waiting at the end, before Valentina comes out of the music, and the audience respecting that before starting to applaud. A true sharing of passion between Beethoven, the player and the listeners.

  • @mdoyle1981
    @mdoyle1981 8 років тому +591

    10:43 President Lincoln, how are you enjoying the performance?
    10:52 BANG!
    10:53 how unfortunate.......

  • @OmgLoLw2gLuvUidkROFL
    @OmgLoLw2gLuvUidkROFL 9 років тому +35

    10:53 Omg!! She handled it absolutely perfectly! I would have jumped out of my skin. Omg! BRAVA, Ms. Lisitsa, BRAVA!! Beautiful playing too. ;)

    • @livu69
      @livu69 2 роки тому +6

      I was concentrating on something for the job, listening this song quite loud.. and then... boom. I almost shit in my pants

    • @JoseFerreira-de7oe
      @JoseFerreira-de7oe 2 роки тому +1

      @@livu69 Same omg hahahah

    • @simonfredheim9581
      @simonfredheim9581 Рік тому

      What even happened?

    • @requiem165
      @requiem165 Рік тому +4

      Light Bulb probably burst

  • @XavierBergeron
    @XavierBergeron 8 років тому +173

    I was listening to UA-cam's automatic playlist of you while doing some work and that almost gave me a heart attack.. Wow. Incredible performance!

  • @JoachimMink
    @JoachimMink 8 років тому +133

    Warning: At 10:52 you will hear a very loud explosion from a bursting spotlight, perhaps. She didn't make any mistake but I almost fell from my chair...

    • @MinecraftMagpie
      @MinecraftMagpie 8 років тому +11

      +JoachimMink fuck me i fell over and banged my head against a wall

    • @thezokman
      @thezokman 8 років тому +1

      +That Guy LOL

    • @MinecraftMagpie
      @MinecraftMagpie 8 років тому +7

      ITS NOT FUNNY THERE IS A HOLE IN MY WALL

    • @thezokman
      @thezokman 8 років тому +8

      That Guy HOW THICK SKULLED ARE YOU TO CAUSE A HOLe IN YOUR WALL? HOLY JESUS DUDE

    •  8 років тому +2

      +JoachimMink Wish I saw this before I fkn pissed myself

  • @Marathonracer
    @Marathonracer 8 років тому +76

    This is a gorgeous performance. That's definitely an overhead stage light that blew at 10:53, because you can see the dramatic lighting drop on Valentina and the keyboard immediately afterward. compared to before when it was much brighter. She barely flinched and it didn't effect her playing even for one note !

    • @roncoffey4900
      @roncoffey4900 6 років тому +6

      Agreed! (AFFECT, not Effect)
      . Valentina plays the last part of this sonata
      so dramatically, so perfectly; it is the best I've heard.

    • @user-il8ne5qb7v
      @user-il8ne5qb7v 8 місяців тому

      Why, she played in 1915 in Donezk that was bombarded by Ukrainian troops.

  • @lyoung36
    @lyoung36 10 років тому +124

    Yes, Dear. At 10:52, That was your old piano teacher telling you, "Don't slouch! Sit up Straight! Mind your Posture!".
    And it worked.

    • @lyoung36
      @lyoung36 10 років тому +2

      Oh yes, lest I forget. Magnificent job, and your artistry is very enjoyable.

    • @acanthusfacilitairedienstv9047
      @acanthusfacilitairedienstv9047 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂👍🏼

    • @tg4q391
      @tg4q391 4 роки тому +2

      I'll make a wild guess that you take piano lessons.

  • @youngpaderewski3668
    @youngpaderewski3668 8 років тому +109

    I fell asleep in bed listening to this, and the sudden noise awoke me so quickly, I thought someone was shooting outside my house.

    • @skimask777
      @skimask777 7 років тому +18

      Never make the mistake to fall asleep while she's playing.

    • @07XJuvi
      @07XJuvi 7 років тому +1

      Same thing here 😂

  • @10mimu
    @10mimu 9 років тому +584

    10:52
    OMG she didn't even make a mistake.

    • @jorgeamaro2686
      @jorgeamaro2686 9 років тому +43

      she is professional!
      (she is like: I don't give a flying shit!)

    • @GabrielSoleronedish
      @GabrielSoleronedish 9 років тому +2

      +Istari Pallando por allá pegaron a uno :P

    • @Coto9206
      @Coto9206 8 років тому

      +Istari Pallando whattafuck?!

    • @10mimu
      @10mimu 8 років тому +17

      +Simone Coletta didn't you hear the bang? I would've shit myself

    • @Coto9206
      @Coto9206 8 років тому +2

      +Istari Pallando i said "whatta fuck" because i heard it!

  • @jcinfan
    @jcinfan 7 років тому +22

    I find it amazing how well she kept her composure after that explosion and continued her magic

  • @claudedebussy8057
    @claudedebussy8057 7 років тому +201

    I can see why the video is titled 'exploding beethoven'

    • @delrenatoaltoe
      @delrenatoaltoe 5 років тому

      @@fernandopaxeco7709 Olha um Br

    • @yanayrton
      @yanayrton 4 роки тому +3

      Oui Claude! Despite the auditorium (the venerable Salle Gaveau) caprices and idiosincrasies - a insignificative minor event -Valentina gave a impressive memorable ,strong personal performance from this sensible Tempest Sonata from the timeless teutonic genius called Ludwig.Ars Gratias!
      "Ludwig van Beethoven IS the very apex from the Human Creation.He remains not surpassed by anyone . He stands reverentlly by meritus & absolute grace close near and imbricated with The Mind And Heart From God." ― Yan Ayrton, a young composer in development and evolution.
      >>> .ARS SEMPER.VITA PLENA. Yan Ayrton, classical composer

  • @geraldmuller4683
    @geraldmuller4683 10 років тому +5

    Not many pianists would have the courage to play a whole recital on a more than 100 year old piano! The combination of your art, this piano, that has obviously a soul and Beethoven is pure magic.
    I regret all the more not having been able to attend this concert due to a sore throat and painful cough that would have been criminal to inflict on you and the audience.

  • @karengilliland2439
    @karengilliland2439 4 роки тому +10

    Wow, I had read in the comments about the exploding spotlight, and I thought I was ready for it, but when it exploded, I jumped a foot in my chair! And Valentina didn`t miss a note and didn`t jump, that is total concentration and professionalism, I`m impressed.

  • @amusiq
    @amusiq 7 років тому +2

    I have listen to the best pianist in this era and hope you all agree that Valentina is on the top of this list. Divine expression of what Beethoven composed. Can't get enough of her playing.

  • @Metadeth1997
    @Metadeth1997 8 років тому +302

    10:52 holy shit that scared me

    • @AxelBrzostowski
      @AxelBrzostowski 8 років тому +41

      That's whay the title is "Exploding Beethoven" :P

    • @intannurarifah
      @intannurarifah 7 років тому

      lol agree..what is that?

    • @SoraSnake
      @SoraSnake 7 років тому +5

      I was doing homework , maths , and i get shock by the sound , i was using headphones XD

    • @grantboscamp149
      @grantboscamp149 7 років тому +5

      that was a stage light exploding, scared the shit out of me

    • @fernandopaxeco7709
      @fernandopaxeco7709 7 років тому +1

      Håkon Dekkerhus 666

  • @josephwesthill2174
    @josephwesthill2174 9 років тому +202

    WARNING: headphone users beware of loud, sudden noise at 10:52

    • @AmiGoldfarb
      @AmiGoldfarb 9 років тому +16

      Joseph Westhill where were you two minutes ago? damn

    • @xXxMareanxXx
      @xXxMareanxXx 9 років тому +7

      Joseph Westhill I should have read your comment before listening to this... = )

    • @Gulfstream005
      @Gulfstream005 9 років тому +1

      Joseph Westhill I hope whoever was responsible for that was promptly escorted from the auditorium and thence to a somewhat different type of auditorium as well.

    • @8807947
      @8807947 9 років тому +9

      +Joseph Westhill That is why this video is called "Exploding" Beethoven...

    • @josephwesthill2174
      @josephwesthill2174 9 років тому +1

      Exploding indeed. :D

  • @elserso1
    @elserso1 10 років тому +19

    She's so unbelievable! Great interpretation, Beethoven is just the Best Composer ever.

    • @THEARTURLIVE
      @THEARTURLIVE 7 років тому +1

      His is the master of all composers!

    • @thefractalbible8214
      @thefractalbible8214 6 років тому +1

      Beethoven is the maximus composer ever. No Bach, no Mozart, no others.

  • @Toxxic88
    @Toxxic88 10 років тому +499

    10:52 , RIP headphone users

    • @zacharyaquino
      @zacharyaquino 10 років тому +36

      I seriously thought it was a gunshot, and jumped out of bed.

    • @fredyvideo
      @fredyvideo 10 років тому +12

      damn!! WTF was that? even her got scared the shit out XD

    • @erggish
      @erggish 10 років тому +7

      oh my gosh.... ahahahahaha... that was an explosive art! :D

    • @jamesmclaughlin7729
      @jamesmclaughlin7729 10 років тому +21

      I just happened to be using some headphones (and some loud one too) when that light bulb popped. Scared me to death, especially while it was in the calm, slow section....

    • @MrBetovenforever
      @MrBetovenforever 10 років тому +14

      That happens for not reading before the comments.That did not happen to me

  • @kingtoadius
    @kingtoadius 10 років тому +50

    amazing how she held her composure and continued on, simply amazing :)

    • @soogoonu
      @soogoonu 9 років тому +7

      LOL she's so focused that she barely noticed the explosion

  • @luisamarante2110
    @luisamarante2110 4 роки тому +28

    1st movement 0:12
    2nd movement 9:30
    3rd movement 16:18

    • @trardac
      @trardac 3 роки тому +12

      A lot of movement 10:52

    • @IloveSPIDERZ
      @IloveSPIDERZ Рік тому +1

      @@trardac I was going to say "bowel movement" lol

  • @789armstrong
    @789armstrong 10 років тому +20

    I absolutely love this piece.One of Beethoven's greatest works played here with total mastery of every note.Tremendous feeling and expression with a vivid imagination, but never to the point of becoming sentimental.This is the way Rachmaninoff would have played it! Incidentally Artur Schnable once said Rachmaninoff's Beethoven was the best he had ever heard.

  • @12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon
    @12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon 7 років тому +20

    Phenomenal sonata...played by a phenomenal artist. I'm blessed to live in a generation where such geniuses can create the art they create.

  • @kradomirchoukroutov6362
    @kradomirchoukroutov6362 8 років тому +8

    music is not just a sheet with notes, there is an internal rythm, phrasing, swing, call it whatever, which makes music exist.And it is exactly what I think she feels best, she makes MUSIC! thank you ma'am

  • @marcvincenti6720
    @marcvincenti6720 9 років тому +4

    She's got the beautiful hands of a wide receiver, capable of grasping anything, and one of the most beautiful trills possible. This is a textbook case, I think, of the virtues of playing in steady tempi-making momentum itself an expressive feature. She lets the tunes play themselves, as in that little, importunate, meek, obsessive four-note figure that nibbles and nibbles its way through the entire last movement, ending with the quietest of swallows, the mousiest of gulps. What a pianist! She makes Beethoven so clear!

  • @bonjourmelancholy
    @bonjourmelancholy 10 років тому +16

    I must say, the 3rd movement is my favourite in the sonata :)

  • @jeremykirk2508
    @jeremykirk2508 Рік тому +2

    The loud bang at 10:52 made my day, just seeing Lisitsa be so wrapped up in the performance to be completely unaffected. Beethoven would have shit a brick

  • @acuriousergeorge
    @acuriousergeorge 10 років тому +19

    Wonderfully played, and nice to hear a late 19th century piano. I noticed wearing headphones (BEWARE! DON'T DO THIS) that at 10:43 and 10:46, right before the "surprise" that there was a slight twang -- almost imperceptible. I wonder if it was from the piano or from the light filament about to pop.

    • @IloveSPIDERZ
      @IloveSPIDERZ Рік тому +3

      Interesting... I thought that twang was the piano!

  • @claushenrique
    @claushenrique 9 років тому +355

    If she was playing in Titanic I bet she would go on playing until the ship had sunk. Incredible.

    • @tristancouloumy
      @tristancouloumy 9 років тому +23

      +C Henrique She'd keep on playing even after the ship had sunk !

    • @edd4339
      @edd4339 9 років тому +9

      +Tristan Couloumy what are you talking about...whatever it was is scared the shit out of her. It was her great sense of showmanship that kept her playing. Many others would jump up and look toward the noise and maybe assuming it was a gunshot, even run off the stage ruining the performance. She didn't because she's a true professional in every way

    • @tristancouloumy
      @tristancouloumy 9 років тому +20

      +Ed D do you even humour bro ?

    • @Hobott
      @Hobott 9 років тому +34

      +Tristan Couloumy If she played this sonata at the time of the sinking, I think
      God himself would like to hear it to the end and therefore would not allow Titanic to sink . So, Lisitsa would rescue Titanic.

    • @mudkip_btw
      @mudkip_btw 8 років тому +2

      People just think of the craziest ways to deal with extreme talent and skill lmao

  • @xantochroi
    @xantochroi 3 роки тому +3

    still clapping in 2020 here. what a wonderful performance

  • @jeanfrancoistobias5906
    @jeanfrancoistobias5906 10 років тому +5

    Thanks for this french, old and famous factory which disappeared last year to renew with the past. PLEYEL !!!

    • @selinossani7157
      @selinossani7157 3 роки тому

      I love the sound of Pleyel pianos. It was Chopin's favourite. I can understand why.

  • @HDeriau
    @HDeriau 9 років тому +8

    If you listen carefully with headphones, you can hear the low rumbling sound of the subway passing 3 or 4 times rue de la Boetie during the performance :-)

  • @kevito666
    @kevito666 8 років тому +205

    RIP my speakers at 10:52 lol

    • @fvdp
      @fvdp 8 років тому +18

      RIP my ears, scared the hell out of me

    • @MsUsuario3000
      @MsUsuario3000 8 років тому +2

      what was that, btw?

    • @artmaniac-nn5mj
      @artmaniac-nn5mj 8 років тому +2

      No. It was probably a firework or party popper. I mean if it was a light bulb, wow, that is a big light bulb.

    • @TheCelsocelso
      @TheCelsocelso 8 років тому +1

      JAJAJAJJA what was that? xD

    • @lucabrenkmusic715
      @lucabrenkmusic715 8 років тому +1

      kevito666 ripp my heart!!!

  • @MyCynthia911
    @MyCynthia911 10 років тому +8

    You are amazing, your play is amazing. I really love to hear you. I'm French, and I hope you will come back in France, again and again, until I can come to see you in live, front of me ♥ ♥ ♥ I had a heart attack at 10:52. I love how you remained calm, even if you have a little startled and this is normal. Professional way!

  • @francomassarut4888
    @francomassarut4888 5 років тому +1

    Carissima Valentina. Nell'ascoltare le tue interpretazioni BEETHOVENIANE. Penso, anzi non né dubito, che ti sia entrato anche nelle carni. Un abbraccio da cuore a cuore

  • @chopinanalysis
    @chopinanalysis 10 років тому +3

    Without question... one of the greatest pianists of our time..!

  • @jusufsujono158
    @jusufsujono158 4 роки тому +1

    It was exploded ,but she was still continuing ,great examples for others until the end,excellent.

  • @paparimaria1480
    @paparimaria1480 9 років тому +5

    Thank you for your beautiful performance and talent. Amazing Control, Timing... The New Pianist Generation is just Outstanding... !

  • @chrispetro3465
    @chrispetro3465 2 місяці тому

    Her left hand hits like a real thunder!! Wonderful! I keep my breath. Thank you for entering in our lives.

  • @Myaccountishacked
    @Myaccountishacked 8 років тому +5

    I love Valentina Lisitsa..... great performance !

  • @greenpeace8238
    @greenpeace8238 8 років тому +2

    Валентина ты неповторима! Как творчески так и духовно! Greetings to you from the Far East Russia

    • @user-rv5gi7hv6c
      @user-rv5gi7hv6c 8 місяців тому

      хоть один комментарий на русском ! Рада . 👋

  • @GuillaumeEngrand
    @GuillaumeEngrand 8 років тому +286

    Galaxy Note 7 in the room ? ^^ :D

  • @goldenscarecrow397
    @goldenscarecrow397 3 роки тому +1

    Holy...! I was listening to this while studying and I literally jumped on my chair! How could she not even flinch?! She's incredible, it's a blessing to have her

  • @felipounpassepartout7301
    @felipounpassepartout7301 4 роки тому +7

    Vos doigts sur le clavier sont semblables à ceux d'une fée qui comme par magie fait valser les notes de musique. Vous êtes véritablement extraordinaire 🤔❤

  • @user-we6bv7cr1e
    @user-we6bv7cr1e 2 місяці тому +1

    ピアノの素晴らしさを最高に引き出している❤❤鳥肌が立つ、感激❤

  • @markharrison2625
    @markharrison2625 9 років тому +3

    I was at Les Jacobins in Toulouse, France last century when a complete power failure occurred towards the end of the concert. A small torch was found which, together with a few cigarette lighters, gave enough light for Jorge Bolet to continue playing Liszt as though nothing had happened. An artist is an artist.

  • @olyv1
    @olyv1 10 років тому +2

    I was there and that was quite frightening ! But as anyone can notice, perfect concentration of Mrs Lisitsa, not even a single wrong note or tempo variation !!

    • @buggsy5
      @buggsy5 5 років тому

      Theatrical performers are used to such occurrences. In the theatre where I do many lighting designs, we have several such lamp explosions every year. Some are much louder, such as when a PAR64 lamp explodes.

  • @vahidmirkhani
    @vahidmirkhani 10 років тому +34

    I'm alone right now in school. It's 5:54 PM and I'M ALONE!!!!!
    No one is here and I was doing my work while listening to this. At 10:52, I thought I heard a gun shot in our building so I paused the video and went out to see what was happening. After a while I thought giving the video another try, and it was there!!!!!!!!
    Phewwwwww, you scared me to death :D

  • @fredericochopin
    @fredericochopin 10 років тому +1

    Wow! Exploding indeed! Dear ValentinaLisitsa , the way you managed not to turn a hair in such adverse situation only proves that you had plunged wholeheartedly into Beethoven's mind. Bravo!

  • @intentionalresults.888
    @intentionalresults.888 8 років тому +17

    As Elton said..... "Dont shoot me, I'm only the piano player"

  • @melinaz3385
    @melinaz3385 7 років тому

    It is titled, Exploding Beethoven! I ran it back and watched the moment again and saw the barest of jumps from Valentina, but she is so professional she continued on beautifully!

  • @fwiendawan
    @fwiendawan 7 років тому +5

    So, I let UA-cam run on its own in the background, so I didn't see the warning in the title. I was just relaxing to the lovely piano music and then jumped five feet in the air, ROFL!! It took me a minute to realize the sound came from the vid.

  • @jonahwilliams6150
    @jonahwilliams6150 7 років тому +1

    This piano sonata was performed just the way Beethoven has played it. So superb . Valentina is such a God - given artist. I was astounded by her artistry.

  • @JesusRocksTryPrayin
    @JesusRocksTryPrayin 10 років тому +14

    I've never heard this song and (I'm no authority) it doesn't really sound like Beethoven to me. It's such a magnificent piece and sounds sooo romantic period. Thanks for uploading music; besides being marveled by how good you are I've become aware of so many beautiful pieces. You do the world a service

    • @Sportfuck
      @Sportfuck 10 років тому +5

      it sounds like romantic period thing, because she plays like it. Listen to some other people do it. It is indeed VERY beethovenish. and i do mean the word "VERY".

    • @JesusRocksTryPrayin
      @JesusRocksTryPrayin 10 років тому +2

      Achi Oragvelidze I agree :D

    • @razhidiz
      @razhidiz 10 років тому

      This piece is Beethoven's Piano Sonata no. 14. It's called Tempest because Beethoven wrote it for Shakespeare's play the Tempest. He liked it so much that he interpreted the play in music.

    • @Kurentacc
      @Kurentacc 10 років тому +2

      razhidiz uh, Ain't the 14th the moonlight?

    • @Sportfuck
      @Sportfuck 10 років тому

      Eliott Cohen True that. this is 17th.

  • @khool63
    @khool63 7 років тому

    je n'ai vu personne tourner la page d'une partition pour aider valentina mais l'immensité de son répertoire ,, la grâce alliée à une mémoire inouie , une force de travail au service d'un caractère et d'une passion inégalable ,une pointe de persévérance et valentina atteindra les sommets d'un génie qu'ont atteint si peu de mâitres ,, tout simplement éblouissante , merci valentina ,,

  • @user-he4dk4sb7h
    @user-he4dk4sb7h 10 років тому +7

    I was doing some Lagrangian mechanics, and then I suddenly hear BANG!!. And it was said that I was accelerating towards by chair at 9.806 m/s^2.

  • @og189
    @og189 5 років тому +1

    Quelle maestria. Éblouissant.
    On dirait que vous mettez en scène cette tempête comme si vous y étiez. Vous étiez vraiment inspirée ce soir là .

  • @Vesperia3
    @Vesperia3 10 років тому +20

    This wasn't a light bulb ! This is a tempest so it was the lightning !!! :')
    Anyway, awesome work as ever. I'm really sad that I wasn't in the audience... I'm French and living near Paris but I didn't know her back then...

    • @ScottWarner86
      @ScottWarner86 10 років тому +4

      I actually thought it was too when I read the description. I was like tight, just like Tchaikovsky added cannons, Beethoven added lightning.

    • @ArtistForgotten
      @ArtistForgotten 9 років тому +2

      Beethoven never added Lightning to this piece, it is bad that they used it in the 2. movement, it would fit for the 1. and 3. movement but not for the 2., where everything should be calm. Then there is the thing that it is Tempest sonata, but it is not some outer storm where is lightning and thunder, it's the inner one

    • @Marathonracer
      @Marathonracer 9 років тому +1

      +Yami Hayashi It was an overhead stage light that blew. You can see the dramatic loss of light on Valentina and the keyboard immediately afterward compared to before the explosion. As far as the tempest supposedly being "the inner one", this is from.....
      Peter Takács Plays Beethoven
      The Mind of Beethoven
      ,,,,,,," In the same vein, the main theme of the “Tempest” Sonata alternates
      lower and higher registers in creating this image of struggle, here
      perhaps between the blind forces of nature and the helpless, pleading
      human being" ......... " one can recognize the spell that nature cast on the composer. For
      example, listen to the spacious sense of awe in the opening of the Adagio of the so-called “Tempest” Sonata, Op. 31, no. 2, in the noble key of B-flat major" ........... "Another common way of experiencing nature in Beethoven’s day was on horseback or during a coach-ride, both often characterized by obsessively repetitive rhythms. One can imagine one such nightmarish ride in the finale of the “Tempest” Sonata, a constant, hypnotizing texture of sixteenth notes interrupted by violent sudden ff explosions".
      In Wilhelm Kempff's lecture he does say that Beethoven supposedly told his secretary that if you want to know what it's about, read Shakespeare's "The Tempest" in which the Duke of Milan conjures up a storm.
      Sometimes a tempest is really a tempest.

    • @MisterPathetique
      @MisterPathetique 9 років тому +1

      Victor Bordier
      Je suis français aussi :p

    • @BrunoNeureiter
      @BrunoNeureiter 9 років тому

      SvartHal Nobody cares x,'(

  • @STUPIDMEMBER
    @STUPIDMEMBER 10 років тому +1

    Here I thought I'd heard all the best there was of Valentina Lisitsa, but no, there is this incredible performance. Simply magnificent and true to the composer.
    Nary a flinch at the point of lighting drama. Concentration and focus is important to the emotional nuances of Beethoven's work. Nicely done.

  • @ementalman1
    @ementalman1 10 років тому +6

    its nice you chose this piano because it sounds really close to beethoven original sound..also great performance!!

  • @shannonburns8607
    @shannonburns8607 4 роки тому

    Nerves of steel to say the least! Yet richly expressive color and depth. Close-up view of her hands is wonderful.

  • @james4piano
    @james4piano 8 років тому +4

    I'm not sure if I could have continued without skipping a beat like you did! I saw you jump, but your heart and hands just kept going - love it!

  • @spicasalmo6992
    @spicasalmo6992 9 років тому +1

    que c'est beau!Une finesse d'interprétation qui permet de ressentir l'émotion de Beethoven.Merci Valentina.

  • @rolfeichele5158
    @rolfeichele5158 10 років тому +4

    Beethovens spirit was with you, exactly in 10:53 on the 3rd beat !! That's swing, isn't it Valentina?? ... I love this performance 🔝

  • @Canari2009
    @Canari2009 10 років тому +1

    Always so beautiful when Valentina plays Beethoven !!!!!

  • @yohannes8900
    @yohannes8900 9 років тому +3

    Damn! WTF was that? I didn't saw the warnig!? I almost fell off my chair. I had my headphone on with high volume.
    But you Valentina, you just kept on playing as if nothing happened. Respect!
    Love your work as always!

  • @garlicbreath7259
    @garlicbreath7259 6 років тому +1

    I must have watched this performance 20 times.......it`s fantastic and...........that damned light bulb catches me out every time. It is though an unbelievable performance and she don`t batter an eyelid. The greatest pianist in my opinion.

  • @FranklovesBunnies
    @FranklovesBunnies 10 років тому +5

    So beautiful and love the dress :)

  • @SggK1957
    @SggK1957 8 років тому +2

    Dear Valentina! I am totaly blown away by your pianoskills! I think wow - she must write incredibly fast on her laptop :)
    Thank you SO much for posting these wonderfull videos. They are truely appreciated! I wish you all the best in the world.

  • @Thomas11611
    @Thomas11611 8 років тому +120

    I bet that was a sign for people who were sleeping to wake the hell up hahahhaha

    • @antonk6359
      @antonk6359 8 років тому +30

      Beethoven would approve.

    • @WebArtsTV
      @WebArtsTV 8 років тому

      + Томас Кроуфорд Зная Бетховена, если б он был в этом зале, и там кто нибудь спал, то Бетховен бы послал всех и ушел оттуда)))) Ну судя по его Биографии он так делал не раз, когда кто нибудь говорил во время его игры)))

    • @Thomas11611
      @Thomas11611 8 років тому +1

      +Jony Frank Was you writing to me?. Sorry, I don't understand Russian xD

    • @colincooper236
      @colincooper236 8 років тому +18

      One does not simply fall asleep during a Valentina Lisitsa concert.

    • @peter-andrepliassov4489
      @peter-andrepliassov4489 8 років тому +1

      He basically said that if Beethoven was in a concert hall and a member of the audience fell asleep he would send everyone out of the concert hall. However, judging by his biography he did not once send anyone out of the concert hall if someone spoke during his performances.
      I'm not the best at reading Russian (not my first language), but he said something along those lines. :)

  • @charleslentz3896
    @charleslentz3896 8 років тому

    Consummate Artist and Professional that somehow "feels" the composer's notes and plays them to the highest original level(s) as one can possibly imagine. I am a fan..... often in "awe" of accomplishment....and thankful I can both see and hear. :-)

  • @IvanGreindl
    @IvanGreindl 8 років тому +8

    Superbe interprétation ! Merci pour ce beau partage. Le *Pleyel* a un son très différent d'un Steinway, mais il est riche et plein. Le projecteur éclaté ne semble guère vous avoir perturbée. Bravo !!

  • @MrUtubeFanatic
    @MrUtubeFanatic 10 років тому +2

    This pianist is a phenom. With the exception of Van Cliburn, I have never seen such expression and passion applied to an artistic interpretation.

  • @InfiniteTriztan1111
    @InfiniteTriztan1111 10 років тому +3

    It's amazing the way you play,excellent skill, i'm amazed by the focus and concentration you maintain ,really great.

  • @NICOSIADON
    @NICOSIADON 9 років тому +1

    Marvellous!!!!!!!!!!!! what an Amazing and a Brilliant performance...the more you play...the more I listen....the more Envigourous we become!!!!!!!!!

  • @kkasper007
    @kkasper007 9 років тому +5

    You are most Beautiful and precious !!!

  • @oliviercabrol46
    @oliviercabrol46 9 років тому

    Valentina Lisitsa est vraiment une virtuose du clavier, toutes ses interprétations le prouvent irrémédiablement. J'adore ! Je suis aussi fan sur Facebook. Bravo aussi pour son interprétation de la rhapsodie Hongroise de Listz.

  • @Agusfn20
    @Agusfn20 8 років тому +14

    i was listening this with headphones, i thought something exploded in my house

  • @jrjr5464
    @jrjr5464 7 років тому +1

    Is really wise and beautiful the way to interpret the music I think you are among the best dear lady Valentina. I admire you and god bless you.

  • @user-vj4wq8ml1l
    @user-vj4wq8ml1l 10 років тому +16

    Beethoven написал свою новаторскую и трагическую Sonata Op. 31 № 2 в 1802
    году, в период тяжелого душевного кризиса. Как исполняет ее Valentina Lisitsa? Пианистке прекрасно удалась вся Sonata полностью, а не только ее первая часть, являющаяся драматургическим центром Sonata. Основной конфликт выражен уже в исполнении Главной партии, состоящей из мучительного вопроса "быть или не быть" (Largo) и энергичного ответа (Allegro).
    Этот речитативный вопрос повторяется на протяжении всей первой части, чередуясь со страстными, протестными эпизодами, виртуозно исполненными Valentina Lisitsa. Вторая часть - некоторое отдохновение от внутренней борьбы
    в общении с природой - прозвучала светло, нежно и торжественно, но пианистке и в ней удалось сохранить эмоциональное единство с первой частью, передать оттенки душевного смятения и волнения. Третья часть (Allegretto) часто исполняется пианистами оживленно, легко и светло. По - иному интерпретирует ее Valentina Lisitsa. Она не сглаживает контрасты, конфликт не исчезает и не разрешается - исход борьбы не предрешен, трагедийность не исчезает. Длинная пауза тишины в конце исполнения Sonata
    подтверждает ее драматическую трактовку пианисткой. Мне понравилась данная интерпретация своей близостью к нотному тексту и духу музыки Beethoven, виртуозным исполнением, яркими контрастами, глубиной воплощения содержания и целостностью концепции. Считаю исполнение данной Sonata вершиной в творчестве пианистки Valentina Lisitsa.
    Светлана Давыдова

    • @JoysiUSSR
      @JoysiUSSR 10 років тому +3

      Красиво выразили эмоции. У меня попроще: благодаря игре Виктории (тоже пианистка, публикующая на youtube) и Валентине я снова сел за фортепиано через 30 лет (после неоконченной ДМШ). В данный момент через полгода уже играю 1-2 части лунной сонаты (делаю попытки разучивать третью.часть - пока техники не хватает) и это приносит мне удовольствие.

    • @user-vj4wq8ml1l
      @user-vj4wq8ml1l 10 років тому +2

      Marat Sadykov Спасибо за отклик! Только
      мне бы хотелось знать Ваше мнение об исполнении Valentina Lisitsa Sonata Op. 31 № 2. Эта труднейшая Sonata заслуживает Вашего повышенного внимания. Рада за Ваши успехи в овладении "Лунной" сонатой. Сколько радости доставляют собственные попытки в приближении к идеалу!

    • @carlamatos5165
      @carlamatos5165 10 років тому +1

      Я влюблен со звуком рояля, я не жалею, что никогда узнав. Но мне кажется, огромная легкость моей души в те моменты.

    • @user-vj4wq8ml1l
      @user-vj4wq8ml1l 10 років тому +2

      carla matos Это очень радует! Я, например, только тогда могу говорить искренно об интерпретации, когда меня очаровывает качество звука исполнителя.

    • @user-vj4wq8ml1l
      @user-vj4wq8ml1l 10 років тому +2

      Благодарю всех, кто откликнулся на исполнение Valentina Lisitsa Beethoven Sonata Op. 31 № 2 и мой комментарий к нему!

  • @mfiadeiro
    @mfiadeiro 9 років тому

    What a joy! What a treat! And with a (late) XIX century Pleyel!!
    Fantastic!

  • @Ember-Rodriguez
    @Ember-Rodriguez 8 років тому +23

    I let auto play continue to play the tempest so I didnt see the exploding part in the name and combine that with me reading alone in the dark at 4:00 am and I was fairly scared :P

    • @nelsonescalante3493
      @nelsonescalante3493 8 років тому

      what are you doing alone in a dark alley at 4am?

    • @fieldmartan4426
      @fieldmartan4426 8 років тому +1

      "reading alone in the dark." I'm not a magician but dont you need light to see the you know the fucking words.

    • @Ember-Rodriguez
      @Ember-Rodriguez 8 років тому

      Online books cause I'm cheap :P

    • @lallallama
      @lallallama 7 років тому +4

      i did the exact same thing.... except i was doing homework and my heart is like dying rn from the explosion... scared the sh*t out of me lol

  • @TheBluesnbob
    @TheBluesnbob 10 років тому +1

    That Pleyel sounded great, and thats your fault! Thank you very much for sharing your almost supernatural piano skills. I'm very fortunate.

  • @Emma-ob5oj
    @Emma-ob5oj 5 років тому +4

    I didn't understand why the title is "Exploding Beethoven" then at 10:52 I understood lol. It scared the sh*t out of me!

  • @MrsAntilope
    @MrsAntilope 8 років тому +1

    I did not know and i almost felt unwell since i was listening at full blast!! This lady is incredible !!!

  • @MusicDopy1234
    @MusicDopy1234 10 років тому +9

    Hahaha, I thought you honestly meant there would be a firework or something. I expected it to be for effect when the piece gets dramatic..... but BOOM.... right during a calm section :D

  • @lilysumichan1467
    @lilysumichan1467 9 років тому +2

    WONDERFUL!! So you have a special piano for this concert. Amazing sound! You and the piano make a beautiful music.
    You are very talented. I am so thankful that I found your videos.
    Thanks for the heavenly music.

  • @otto.x5328
    @otto.x5328 8 років тому +27

    I agree with Mila - someone must've shot the cougher! xD

  • @mikesierra8156
    @mikesierra8156 2 роки тому

    Valentina, I love your talent and your courage. You are a beautiful person. You raise my soul to the sky. be happy for the rest of your life. Thank you.

  • @Pakkens_Backyard
    @Pakkens_Backyard 8 років тому +8

    10:52 Beethoven Exploded

  • @derekgulbranson
    @derekgulbranson 10 років тому

    Beautiful dress. Modern yet classic. Love the color. Almost as beautiful as the performance.

  • @sxduranable
    @sxduranable 8 років тому +16

    holy crap!!! That startled me!!! LOL!!

    • @xXxMareanxXx
      @xXxMareanxXx 8 років тому

      +Suzie Duran I see what you mean now! =)

    • @EpigeneticAlteration
      @EpigeneticAlteration 8 років тому +7

      I've watched this video at least 10 times and every time I'm expecting it and still nearly have a heart attack! Valentina has nerves of steel to continue playing like that.

    • @danieljdick
      @danieljdick 7 років тому +2

      Same here.

    • @IloveSPIDERZ
      @IloveSPIDERZ 7 років тому +1

      It just happens out of nowhere!

  • @Neuroneos
    @Neuroneos 5 років тому +1

    This is an amazing sonata, very subtle, great dynamics, calmly lead BANG!!!

  • @SlimMixer
    @SlimMixer 10 років тому +3

    16:20 one of my LvB favourites! very nice :)

  • @einekleinenachtmusic
    @einekleinenachtmusic 7 років тому +1

    Konser esnasında silah patlaması gibi beklenmedik bir ses çıkıyor.(10:44)
    Valentina'nın soğukkanlılığına hayran kaldım. Başka kim olsa yerinden fırlardı. Saygıyı sonuna kadar hak eden bir profosyonellik.

  • @yanayrton
    @yanayrton 4 роки тому +4

    Despite the auditorium (the venerable Salle Gaveau) loud caprices and sudden idiosincrasies - a insignificative minor event -Valentina gave a impressive memorable ,strong personal performance from this sensible Tempest Sonata from the timeless teutonic genius called Ludwig.Ars Gratias!
    "Ludwig van Beethoven IS the very apex from the Human Creation.He remains not surpassed by anyone . He stands reverentlly by meritus & absolute grace close near and imbricated with The Mind And Heart From God." ― Yan Ayrton, a young composer in development and evolution.
    >>> .ARS SEMPER.VITA PLENA. Yan Ayrton, classical composer

  • @WilliamWorld
    @WilliamWorld 8 років тому +1

    OMG! what?? I play this impressive Sonata this year and if something like 10:52 happens to me in my final performance, I die onr the piano..
    Incredible Valentina.

  • @amirprog
    @amirprog 10 років тому +5

    i think it requires more technique to walk with these shoes then play the hardest piano pieces. anyway, bravo Valentina! literally. i like your channel.

  • @solbriller1
    @solbriller1 7 років тому +2

    Wonderfull playing. Beethoven and tempest. Very