Chopin. Valse op 64 No. 1 Valentina Lisitsa "Minute Waltz"

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  • Опубліковано 10 січ 2011
  • Please, pleeeeease , don't succumb to a common mistake of thinking of it as "An-under-minute-waltz". It would be called a "Bumblebee waltz" then.! No, the title of the piece means a delicate, petite, small-sized , exquisite -- like a piece of a sparkling jewelry - think of the expression "in minute detail". That' s the meaning.
    Incidentally it is called "Valse du petit chien", "A little doggie waltz" in French. How it happened? Actually a friend of Chopin's and his biographer cited a little playful puppy running rounds trying to catch its tail - as an inspiration for this piece. Whatever :-)

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  • @keagansoh2230
    @keagansoh2230 4 роки тому +885

    This is faster than my internet connection

  • @shagolaa
    @shagolaa 9 років тому +1486

    For me, it's more like 20 minute waltz

  • @theHatMaster777
    @theHatMaster777 3 роки тому +131

    I love how she added that extra C-sharp note in the end, it sounds so delicate

    • @drtee51
      @drtee51 3 роки тому +44

      It was actually a D-flat.

    • @AndreasNilsson96
      @AndreasNilsson96 3 роки тому +7

      I noticed that too. I liked it so much i started playing it that way me too :)

    • @AndreasNilsson96
      @AndreasNilsson96 3 роки тому +36

      @@drtee51 its actually a "b double sharp" get your theory right...

    • @drtee51
      @drtee51 3 роки тому +5

      @@AndreasNilsson96 oops! Sorry!

    • @liangchen8410
      @liangchen8410 3 роки тому +16

      @@AndreasNilsson96 nah, it’s more like a f quadsharp to be exact

  • @treenabalds
    @treenabalds 9 років тому +140

    Astonishing blend of speed and articulacy. As fast as this is played, she still maintains the integrity of each note. Perfect clarity. I love it!!!

  • @gweckesser
    @gweckesser 9 років тому +483

    I play this piece since 1985, when I was 15. After 30 years, I still can´t play it with 1% of the talent, perfection and taste of this marvelous woman.

    • @gweckesser
      @gweckesser 9 років тому

      Who are you to call me a retarded?

    • @ageofempire1000
      @ageofempire1000 9 років тому +18

      a kind o genius if i trust you ^^if in 15 years you can't play it well well you have some problems^^ peace man

    • @Forgetit2697
      @Forgetit2697 8 років тому +2

      +Jean Jaurès LMFAO

    • @Forgetit2697
      @Forgetit2697 8 років тому +8

      +Gustavo Weckesser If you cannot play this piece after 30 years than you require serious medical help.

    • @gweckesser
      @gweckesser 8 років тому +51

      +Ako Tai If you cannot read and UNDERSTAND the simple text that I wrote then who needs medical help? Who said that I can't play it at all? I just compared both skills: Mine is not 1% as good as her's!!! Read well first!!!

  • @TaiMaiShu0k
    @TaiMaiShu0k 8 років тому +672

    i just got through practicing on my piano. now i watch this and realize how shitty my piano sounds

    • @echecheese
      @echecheese 8 років тому +3

      +slap chop Yup... Same here.

    • @olson9954
      @olson9954 8 років тому +11

      +Eric Che I'm learning piano something about 7 years and still can't play it.

    • @bigboi5247
      @bigboi5247 8 років тому

      lol

    • @DestroyVideoHD
      @DestroyVideoHD 8 років тому +1

      my father have a steinway upright which i use practicing. both are pretty nice :)

    • @hehheh5446
      @hehheh5446 8 років тому

      +slap chop Same to me :((((((

  • @queentiyeeroyalties9581
    @queentiyeeroyalties9581 3 роки тому +11

    Her finger playing is very relaxing to look at it shows how relaxed she is.

  • @Nuxunumo
    @Nuxunumo 8 років тому +238

    Her pace with this piece is perfect

    • @SamsonZhangTheSalmon
      @SamsonZhangTheSalmon 8 років тому +30

      +James Sudimak I thought the beginning was a bit too fast for my liking

    • @LOLOMGYGBBQ
      @LOLOMGYGBBQ 8 років тому

      +Samson Zhang this Is no .1 u want no.2

  • @LukeFaulkner
    @LukeFaulkner 6 років тому +431

    I doubt Chopin intended any of his compositions to be played in allocated time periods. Amusing that some still think of this as a "can you play it in 60 seconds?" affair!

    • @thecatholicchurch
      @thecatholicchurch 6 років тому +3

      haha

    • @nicholas2113
      @nicholas2113 6 років тому +9

      Description

    • @felpel1027
      @felpel1027 6 років тому +4

      Yes, set the video speed to 2x, there you have your 1 minute haha!

    • @davienng7859
      @davienng7859 5 років тому

      felpel 102 lol so true

    • @owencrawford5984
      @owencrawford5984 5 років тому +6

      it means minute as in small but people pronounce it wrong and now it is more common to hear minute as in 60 seconds

  • @seeuclon
    @seeuclon 8 років тому +227

    "NOT QUITE MY TEMPO"
    *THROWS PIANO BENCH*
    "START COUNTING!"
    You know what happens after this :)

    • @seeuclon
      @seeuclon 8 років тому +7

      +lhevinne Josef I think she's too rushing in the beginning

    • @starfire5836
      @starfire5836 8 років тому +2

      HAHA whiplash is awesome

    • @LOLOMGYGBBQ
      @LOLOMGYGBBQ 8 років тому

      That's how no.1 is plaued

    • @LOLOMGYGBBQ
      @LOLOMGYGBBQ 8 років тому

      +lhevinne Josef played

    • @gijswolfs8915
      @gijswolfs8915 8 років тому +1

      +Guadalupe Lozada No it's not stop telling everyone that.. If you want one on the right tempo go listen to Rubinstein

  • @sparklingt9931
    @sparklingt9931 6 років тому +18

    Her way of playing always makes me feel so calming & relaxing, even with pieces like the “Moonlight sonata 3rd movement”

  • @vincelok894
    @vincelok894 10 років тому +101

    Man, I wish UA-cam were around 20 years ago! I played this piece but had no real idea how it should properly sound, plus I'm not a good enough pianist to figure it out. Beautifully played! Thank you so much!

    • @Draculez13
      @Draculez13 10 років тому +13

      This is where interpretations comes in. :)

    • @4c00h
      @4c00h 10 років тому +7

      don't let your limiting beliefs stop you now! there is no yesterday or tomorrow but you have today

    • @vincelok894
      @vincelok894 9 років тому +3

      My girls are learning piano now, so I've taken the opportunity to collect all my old piano books (My parents brought them to me from their house in Canada on a visit!) and I've been seeing if I can still play some of the (simpler!) songs I used to play! In some ways it's much easier now, but I've lost a lot of practice time over the years.

    • @mambooooooo917
      @mambooooooo917 6 років тому +1

      UA-cam has been around since 2005...
      soo...
      ._.

    • @zooza._.05
      @zooza._.05 5 років тому +1

      @@mambooooooo917 he said 20 years ago. It is currently 2019, 2019 minus 20=1999 lol

  • @anthonydenieul2108
    @anthonydenieul2108 2 роки тому +5

    J'adore Valentina! Quand je me sens mal après une journée de travail et bien je regarde une de ses vidéos, c'est énorme !! Quel technique, tous les superlatifs sont or du communs alors voir ses doigts se promener sur le clavier avec une telle aisance est un bonheur "et bien plus encore comme dirait Denver" Je t'aime par amitié Valentina.

  • @dominicclarke2
    @dominicclarke2 4 роки тому +7

    She plays this so emotively yet at a perfectly fast tempo. Bravo

  • @JamesChen9827
    @JamesChen9827 7 років тому +7

    One of the best performance of the Minute Waltz on UA-cam! Tempo is perfect and the sound and dynamics are just extraordinary! I love it!

  • @garymaccordion
    @garymaccordion 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome!!! Valentina plays this with such ease and Heart! Tough piece for any musician especially in 5 flats!!!! A true World Class Artist at her finest!!!!

  • @zxcvbnm261997
    @zxcvbnm261997 12 років тому +18

    i personally think she is one of the best pianists currently.

  • @hannastaszak1684
    @hannastaszak1684 Рік тому +2

    Piękno muzyki Fryderyka Chopina to fenomen graniczący z cudem. Chopin to najpiękniejsza spuścizna dla ludzkości. ♥️

  • @JohnBoyDeere
    @JohnBoyDeere 8 років тому +58

    Superb! I always enjoy the utter eloquence of your hand movements Valentina, shear poetry in motion:)

  • @anupaum
    @anupaum 13 років тому +9

    Beautifully played, as usual!
    As a child, I used to listen to this, imagining a ballerina dancing onstage. I suppose the little dog imagery works, too!

  • @enricochessa4464
    @enricochessa4464 7 років тому +2

    A melody by a Genius, executed by an angel whose hands are flying over the keys of the piano. I love Valentina.

  • @garydj27
    @garydj27 8 років тому +26

    Chopin was a genius.
    By the way, I'm impressed with her technique. Sounds amazing!

  • @vangel1443
    @vangel1443 11 років тому

    Thank you, Valentina, for the good you're doing with your videos. We cannot thank enough you and UA-cam for them. God bless!

  • @jackieancelet590
    @jackieancelet590 10 років тому +2

    she literally glided off the keys... wonderful! so beautiful

  • @tichuang
    @tichuang 7 років тому +1

    SHE TAKES HER TIME! Making the middle so beautiful, elegant, and tranquil. Obviously the beginning and end are played furiously fast!!!

  • @Khloeevanspiano
    @Khloeevanspiano 2 роки тому +6

    When I hear you play it’s like I’m in heaven, your playing is so smooth and light! Can’t wait to see you play live!

  • @TheodoreAndor
    @TheodoreAndor 3 роки тому +1

    The best chopin pianist for me

  • @pmcscwacks
    @pmcscwacks 9 років тому

    I have watched many videos, and this one was the best. I expected not much, and got an ear full of the best thing I have ever heard.

  • @jaimeboetsch
    @jaimeboetsch 4 роки тому +3

    Siempre amé este vals de Chopin desde que lo escuché en mi adolescencia. Fue una de sus primeas piezas que me permitió llegar a él y a su música tan única e incomparable.

  • @brittanygold7833
    @brittanygold7833 11 років тому +2

    This is by far my favorite rendition so far. Amazing!

  • @jeanlilymanwaring7125
    @jeanlilymanwaring7125 Рік тому +2

    How absolutely wonderful and what a compliment to Chopin ! 😊

  • @musica12345100
    @musica12345100 12 років тому +2

    she jumpes all over the places to express her self.....i knew it she is amazing...

  • @starsailor9252
    @starsailor9252 10 місяців тому +1

    I have not heard this piece played more delicately than this, truly a wonderful and inspiring performance

  • @thatdudemike
    @thatdudemike 9 років тому +20

    Excellent, performed beautifully.

  • @philipgennuso5866
    @philipgennuso5866 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of my all time favorite pieces of shorter music. And I love your rendition! Bravo Valentina!

  • @tinamartinez5287
    @tinamartinez5287 6 років тому +2

    The way she play, the timing is how i visualize in my head i love it

  • @lauraolivares3045
    @lauraolivares3045 4 роки тому +4

    La amo, la mejor pianista para mi ❤️

  • @AndrewFurmanczyk86
    @AndrewFurmanczyk86 9 років тому +36

    Bravo! Excellent performance. I enjoyed this very much!

  • @4Topwood
    @4Topwood 12 років тому

    I love the lighted-hearted exuberance and playfulness of this interpretation. Listening to it is like watching butterflies skim across a field.

  • @wesmundo154
    @wesmundo154 6 років тому +1

    Glorious. The articulation is so stunning. What unbelievable skill.

  • @Stacyaj10
    @Stacyaj10 Рік тому +2

    I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Chopin is so dreamy

  • @fanaticaH
    @fanaticaH 7 років тому +6

    For all the people saying the tempo was too fast, pianists around the world attempt the play the song as fast as possible and some experts even say that there's no wrong tempo for this, that the song sounds good on various speeds.
    Some pianists practice to attempt to play this song in one minute (the "minute" is the song title is a misinterpretation of the song nickname "mini" because it's a really short waltz, not because it's meant to be played in one minute, but that hasn't stopped people from trying). For playing the song in one minute, it would have to be played at almost 420 quarter notes per minute.
    One of the virtuosos who managed to do this was Liberace, who even took the liberties of cutting the pauses and playing it in 37 seconds.

  • @bluedutch01
    @bluedutch01 12 років тому

    Valentina, you are gift to this world! A beauitful gift in every way! Such pianism and sound!

  • @archang3llo
    @archang3llo 8 років тому +3

    ...each and everytime i take a special ticket for a "voyage" of 1 min 48 sec out of this body, into the interstellar... Thank You Madame Valentina Lisitsa !

  • @TheodoreAndor
    @TheodoreAndor 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoy your music. No pretending and strong fingers. Beautiful thanks
    Cheers from South Africa

  • @lauraschantz9058
    @lauraschantz9058 7 років тому

    I took piano for 12 years and never got anywhere near this level. You madam, are excellent!

  • @Desireyso58
    @Desireyso58 9 років тому +2

    Divina Valentina! BRAVO!!!

  • @Budgetnistabaddie
    @Budgetnistabaddie 9 років тому

    Such a beautiful piece, anyone who can place truly has a gift.

  • @alphonsehein1122
    @alphonsehein1122 5 років тому +2

    0:31 onwards she captures the part very well it is elegant asf

  • @1988WHISKY
    @1988WHISKY 7 років тому

    Absolutely wonderful! Valentina you are amazing

  • @GarrettMaring
    @GarrettMaring 13 років тому

    @ValentinaLisitsa Ahh that would be brilliant! I have not heard either of those recordings, I will go listen now! I also thinks its awesome how you reply to so many comments, we fans really appreciate it!

  • @chengguo8541
    @chengguo8541 7 років тому +2

    perfect. she is perfect. amazing performance

  • @velardechelo
    @velardechelo 9 років тому

    I almost cry, perfect interpretation!!

  • @mrheylow7892
    @mrheylow7892 11 років тому

    Every time I watch this I'm even more amazed than the previous time. I have to master the piano!!

  • @atomicpiano
    @atomicpiano 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the beautiful description of this song. You're the best

  • @alfredoc.9227
    @alfredoc.9227 5 років тому +1

    I love you Chopin!

  • @057_nazly7
    @057_nazly7 10 років тому +5

    The Only Pianist That Able To Play This Piece In 1 Minute

    • @misstitchpot
      @misstitchpot 5 років тому

      I didn't time it but the video is1:49 - nearer two minutes than one!

  • @apxpandy4965
    @apxpandy4965 10 років тому +1

    Wow, you are just sooo good and you are fantastic to watch, the music just flows like water from those fingers! Thanks!

  • @Anonymous09o9
    @Anonymous09o9 5 років тому

    Valentina is a blessed gift to humanity

  • @helmilazuardi9624
    @helmilazuardi9624 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing.. so beautifully played.

  • @swiss_turd
    @swiss_turd 2 роки тому

    Oh my god! You have mastered it! Only after watching others on youtube I comprehended how ideal your playing is!

  • @SachiDaIdiot
    @SachiDaIdiot 9 років тому +3

    YOU ARE AN AMAZING PIANIST THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!
    I've been learning this song for the past year and still couldn't play it at half this level...

  • @Anne3ful
    @Anne3ful 10 років тому

    C'est bien. Ça finit tout en douceur à la fin. C'est différent ! Et quelle vitesse époustouflante !

  • @fabiofernandes2501
    @fabiofernandes2501 11 років тому

    Bravo!!! Valentina!!! I love to hear all your pieces!!

  • @XocePedro2016
    @XocePedro2016 6 років тому

    *_Valentina, after years, you still so cool and talented... I love you!_*

  • @richardbaxter706
    @richardbaxter706 10 років тому +1

    This really does tug at the soul. Respect to the camera man and lighting :-)

  • @joedirte1029
    @joedirte1029 10 років тому

    Spectacular as usual.

  • @lukstarfucker
    @lukstarfucker 13 років тому

    Moy dorogoya Valentina: Thanks for share your work with the audience.
    Kindest regards from Buenos Aires.-

  • @glennvannijevelt1133
    @glennvannijevelt1133 4 роки тому

    So light and beautiful!

  • @mattiadellamico888
    @mattiadellamico888 2 роки тому

    Beautiful dynamic.

  • @Hitter5658
    @Hitter5658 9 років тому

    Thank you for posting. I needed it.

  • @elleondejuda4681
    @elleondejuda4681 6 років тому

    A good legacy from Mr Chopin
    Very beautiful music.

  • @9to5__
    @9to5__ 3 роки тому

    Wow, Valentina! This is truly amazing!

  • @timkucij9632
    @timkucij9632 4 роки тому

    Wonderful! Virtuosity with precision!

  • @angelcamilomo
    @angelcamilomo 12 років тому

    I love your performances!!!

  • @sarahrandall9135
    @sarahrandall9135 10 років тому

    I much preferred this to any other version of the waltz I heard - amazing!

  • @RandomAwesomeism
    @RandomAwesomeism 9 років тому

    Wow. At first it seemed impossible to play the waltz at such an incredible speed, but after I started to play it I noticed that the notes flows in the hands very well. Now I'm aiming to perfect it and carry out the beauty in this piece as Valentina had done.

  • @martinbreabarreiro7814
    @martinbreabarreiro7814 2 місяці тому

    Muchas gracias por compartir tu arte. Bravísima!!!!

  • @1951mico
    @1951mico 11 років тому

    Grande Valentina!! Dio ti benedica! Grazie.

  • @GuyMannDudeTheOnly
    @GuyMannDudeTheOnly 4 роки тому

    Beautiful...

  • @markdaniel8740
    @markdaniel8740 6 років тому

    This gave me the chills

  • @gabrielo.6626
    @gabrielo.6626 6 років тому +1

    Melodia incrivelmente linda!

  • @juanfranciscocrosetti1129
    @juanfranciscocrosetti1129 Рік тому +2

    Valentina es etérea, sublime! un placer escucharla!!

  • @pierosatta2959
    @pierosatta2959 3 роки тому

    Semplicemente meravigliosa e straordinaria.

  • @ekklesiast
    @ekklesiast 13 років тому

    fantastic as always

  • @stephenn77
    @stephenn77 Рік тому

    The little dog waltz! The grace notes in the middle imitate the bell it wore around its neck.

  • @lafayette951
    @lafayette951 5 років тому

    Thank you for your explanation and outstanding playing.

  • @christianlundsberg2387
    @christianlundsberg2387 10 років тому

    Wonderful insight into possible origins of this world-famous piece. A gem of a waltz, played with great feeling.

  • @tubelover413
    @tubelover413 11 років тому

    How beautiful !!!

  • @DanielCharry1025
    @DanielCharry1025 13 років тому

    Bravo, i love this waltz beyond any other, and you express it as good as Borge did.

  • @pheonix11511
    @pheonix11511 9 років тому

    I don't know why but her playing makes me very happy :)

  • @ingenieriacivil000
    @ingenieriacivil000 12 років тому

    Thank you so much Frederic...

  • @hhelpmaboab
    @hhelpmaboab 12 років тому +1

    I think the most musical rendition I've ever heard

  • @yatsude4363
    @yatsude4363 5 років тому

    what a speed, amazing

  • @2000flute
    @2000flute 13 років тому

    beautiful...

  • @alexshmalex455
    @alexshmalex455 9 років тому

    gorgeous!

  • @IberoCream
    @IberoCream 11 років тому

    Increible, nunca habia visto a nadie tocar tan rapido y fluido, WOW
    Mucha muchas Gracias! ♥

  • @arnulfovillanueva2279
    @arnulfovillanueva2279 Рік тому

    Preciosa melodía de Chopin, que bien toca ¡ Felicidades! Desde Cortázar Guanajuato México.

  • @yangjames4358
    @yangjames4358 8 років тому +1

    This is lovely!

  • @music4mushu
    @music4mushu 8 років тому +2

    beautiful.