And Mozart sounds like the angel with Beethoven trying to convince him to stop with his happy music and Liszt sounds like the Demon urging him with his devilish music lol
+kylelandry I wonder if Kyles version would beat hers, itll be hard though because this is one of the best yet for me. Easy and steady when it has to be yet lethal when things turn ugly
I personally like her interpretation of this piece better than a lot of other pianists. She's really into it and it makes this piece very elegant. One thing I noticed is that at the end I would prefer a stronger contrast, but really good performance. I'm thinking about learning this, but it looks really complicated. I'm currently attempting La Campanella and I recorded my progress. Wonder how long it will take me to master it...
I've never seen anyone brush stroke the keys like this woman so incredibly does. I've struggled w/ this piece for over 50 years. I feel so grateful to see her play this.
Valentina you always have something interesting to say and no matter if I like it more or less than other interpretations, you are never boring. Love and appreciation 💐
I'm no pianist nor expert but even I've been waiting to see her play this particular piece. Amazing job Valentina! I love Chopin but can't listen to his work while attempting to sleep even though I love listening to the piano at night. He was too spastic. One second it's like the loveliest tune and out of nowhere gets crazy loud and fast. It would awaken me almost like Chopin is visiting you from the grave going "awaken to the sound of my genius".
Interesting, Chopin seems to be the only one I can sleep to. Usually I fall asleep before it gets chaotic. Sometimes I wake from the chaos but am put right back to sleep by his peaceful music again.
@@lastbornrelic3430 dude chill, there's different interpretations, no need to be like that, did your mom hurt you or what, I feel bad for you and your ears🥺
I was suspicious, and then....... She made me tear... Played with such originality, never heard choices like she made before..... I love your music! Thank you for sharing your work with your audience here on UA-cam constantly. People like you inspire so much that it surpasses your own art and craft, As a ballet dancer I can learn so much from how you express and work on your music.... Thank you
Several gifted pianists (alive or dead) have impressed me over the decades, but Horowitz has always been the God of the piano. And then along came Lisitsa and I am convinced she is the reincarnation of Horowitz. She's simply brilliant on the ivories in every way. Ah yes, and I was deeply saddened when Horowitz's fingers were silenced forever, but now they've been resurrected in Valentina's fingers. She's transcendent.
Me pregunto qué sentiría el propio Chopin si hubiera podido trasladarse en el tiempo y contemplar ahora cuanto nos ha penetrado su música y cuan preciosamente algunas privilegiadas intérpretes nos traspasan con su música y nos hacen viajar atrás en tiempo hasta él...... Valentina, eres lo más. Gracias mil.
@@tiemensikma2806 yeah but they could have kept the part just before the coda tho, it was in minor and it could have been the most perfect climax music in a movie
That descending line of the inner voices (played by the thumbs at 4:16 ) is absolutely amazing! I've never heard that come out before in anyone else's playing. Very inspiring, thank you!
True, it would go against Seon's version, but it really is very different (for the better) I think if they could add a little bit of Seon's and Ziermman's version it would be perfect.
Valentina, my name is Santiago and I’m from Colombia, I love the way you play, since I was a kid I’ve been following you. Valentina you are the reason and the inspiration why I chose the piano as a part of my life. Never give up, and continue inspiring people from each part of the world. Я очень тебя люблю и к тому же ты очень красивая. God bless you.
I will remark outside of this performance (perfect in every way - so much for outside). The lavender dress - lavender is my wife's favorite color. It only adds to the performance in my eyes (regardless of how blind I may be . . .). I just love Chopin so much, and you do him honor in the most proficient way. I do not wish to weary you, but there is no other way of thanking you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is very different from the most renditions I heard. Very rubato but I absolutely love it and you have underlined some nice counterparts that a lot of other pianists don't do. Bravissima!
Valentina’s performance here shows you her true range as a pianist… She is not known for playing Chopin pieces… her ability to give such a singing quality to this piece while remaining true to the score is really really something… This is a great pianist
Impossible to listen to this sensitive rendition of this piece and not be taken to the riveting scene in the film. This music captures the anguish, sorrow and unspeakableness of the war.
Continuing her incredible path as the internet's most prolific (and most incredible) living classical pianist, Valentina Lisitsa shares with us a work that hundreds of pianists have played - yet with very much her own artistry from the incredibly sensitive opening to of course her trademark superb virtuosity. One could really argue now that Lisitsa has the largest repertoire of any living pianist just based on her videos alone. Sorry to Hamelin, but a major portion of his reoertoire is in music everyone likes to hear once, but in ten years will be forgotten. For example, has anyone asked about his Chopin/Godowsky Etudes lately? Or his Alkan Symphony? What Valentina gives us is an incredible depth of repertoire suitable for all types of audiences, and that which her fans will be asking for any work from in future concerts for decades. Yet, here we are in the Chopin First Ballade, and it is magniificent - even with an incredible amount of fine pianists who have played it. Bravo Valentina.
+classicalalways Not true at all; I bet Ashekenazy's repertoire is much larger given that he has recorded everything by Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Beethoven as well as a myriad of other works by a huge amount of composers.
I have listened to everything, and yet Valentina Stands out, because its a live video recording with the hands and fingers seen, compared to those old traditional note only with recorded sound
Just an added note from my comment last night . . . I definitely gave this performance a Thumbs UP. Her performances are all awe inspiring. She is absolutely an extension of her piano, and her piano of her. I hope her life is well and happy.
Simplesmente divina, sublime, arremata-nos a alma e nos eleva ao sétimo céu. Não tenho palavras para expressar meus sentimentos diante da maestria dessa diva chamada Valentina! Humildemente lhe digo Parabéns!
Yo Valentina this was some dope ass fire, 10/10 (Just trying to offset all the "certainly magnificent rendition, absolutely wondrous!" comments) - not that I disagree! haha
I was hearing a violin play through the entire piece, its amazing how she plays, she makes me hear things not even there. Brings me back so many memories of my mom playing the piano. Valentina, you make the piece your own, truly amazing
I LOVE watching this lady play ! She's in her own world. Her accents and changes of pace reflect her marvelous state of being. I always thought Horowitz and Rubenstein could never be matched. I was wrong.
I love the way you interpreter, your posture, your attitude, your manner in any performance. Could you play the piece of Chopin "Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66 in C sharp minor"? Fan from Vietnam
You can tell that she really lives for the major parts of the pieces as opposed to the minor, the music feels a bit choked and staccato in the beginning and ending minor sections, but during the major midsection the music sort of takes flight and she really makes the song her own. Just my two cents.
Hi ValentinaLisitsa ! I love che phrase at 2.26!!! I went to see you in Catania V. Bellini Theatre and you was wonderful! Thanks for the beautiful performance!
+rigel48 Hofmanns rubato during the first few pages is not as noticeable as Valentina. Hofmann was a fanatic about playing what is written exactly that way.Listen to Ginette Doyen play this piece, and that in my opinion would have been both Hofmanns and Rachmaninioffs favorite interpretation.
Legitimately, perhaps the single greatest piece of music ever written. And a marvellous rendition - I've yet to see the coda played with such ferocity (and I've looked). Bravo.
She's an Angel, i like a lot her way to play so gentle and softly with a huge passion, smart creative and attention for the tiniest detail in each note and sound that comes from ther wonderful, amazing hands. It's funny to see how One of the most difficult masterpiece of Chopin in the right hands became Easy and musically understandable. As pianist i would say thanks to all the musicians that turn every sound in a sigh and every note in a experience. The music has the Power to change people's mind and potentially increase the sensibility of each person. Greetings from South Italy
What a riveting and inspirational performance of this great work of art! Valentina gets everything right. Who knew blondes were so profoundly intelligent!
The ballad in g minor - a work in which Frederick Chopin heroically and tragically illuminates the fate of his country and people - is the greatest creative legacy of the Polish composer. . .We were all fortunate enough to listen to this global piece performed by a unique pianist - Valentina Lisitsa, who possesses brilliant technique - this is a refined skill and an amazing sense of form. . .
it feels kinda weird that ive been playing the piano for a decade but i never heard of this piece until last month and everyone is calling it a masterpiece. was my life a lie? 😐
This piece is very, very special to me. The way I imagine it, it relates to the story of two lovers, who discover their feelings and, together, experience true romance and passion. This passion turns very slowly into an argument which ends badly and the sadness is left behind. Shortly after, the two realise how much the really love each other and they learn to fall in love, once more, remembering how it all begun. After this, in another passionate climax, it is revealed that they can't be together, and a big pain flows deep from their souls. In an attempt to make the most out of their time together, they dance and play, until their time to go comes. In the end, with a last passionate kiss they say goodbye. Valentina, you have, once more, brought life to this piece. Thanks for your amazing performance.
I would just like to say, Valentina, as an amateur pianist, sometimes I find myself saying that if a keep practicing a piece that I can be as good as this professional or that professional. But there are a select few professionals that I can say with certainty I will never have any hope of surpassing in my lifetime. You are one of them. Your precision and touch are unparalleled. What a fantastic Interpretation of this piece! I am in awe
Bringing out somebody's expressions is the most difficult act, that too on piano ! of Chopin ! where every note has been written with meaning, thoughts, co-relation ! it's unbelievable. I call her "hands of God"
Bravo! I knew if you ever did perform this, you would do the most insane coda out there, and here it is. Hoping any chopin piano concerto/sonata would be next in the future.
Wow, this performance is at the same time unique and faithful to the feeling of the piece. This is my favorite piece-I play it all of the time for myself and have listened to and studied every recording of it I can find. It’s very hard to contribute any new interpretive ideas to this piece in a way that still feels organic. Very impressed by this performance.
I listen to you play often and at some point I always feel tears well up in my eyes, but they are tears of joy. The sound of the piano and your hands on the keys playing the music of such wonderful composers...it amazes me at how much Beauty really exists in this world...Thank you Valentina
Valentina flows right into the soul. Lovingly all submit to follow notes of the softest touch, then glad to be sweep away in her powerful rush. Her sheer beauty in purple needs no special rings or bling. Valintina's bare hands superpower is ... "Captivating." Valentina, I love this performance. Thank you for posting this amazing work.
The expression and feel are so perfect here in this performance. Just watch those hands and their delicate (yet strong), flowing motion- this Valentina is one incredibly graceful creature. I think she started playing at age 3 (I think I was just starting to get the hang of walking at that age, myself).
Remarkable by its lower speed in the slow passages and because the tempi in other parts are just as fast as with others, I find this magnifies the pensive nature of this ballad. No problem with me, because I always found lots of pathos in this ballad. Once, many years ago, before he emigrated to Canada I attended a recital of Marc Laforet playing thius ballad in teh Meursault Castle France. Inbetween his performances, two actors performed short 19th French plays in the same mood.
Can you imagine being able to listen to one the best pianists in the world practice live for hours and hours what a blessed family she has It's a treat of a lifetime
Ballade no 1 and 4 are some of the best pieces ever written.
Totally agree
@@worstpianist3985 yeah, actually, 1st Ballade is Chopin's favourite piece.
@@worstpianist3985 Yeah, mine is Etude Op.25 No.5. I dunno why, but that piece sounds amazing to me... 1st Ballade would be the second!
2 nd ballade is beautifull too
@@worstpianist3985 Opus 10 no. 3 is also very famous , even as a song ( Carreras , Hermann Prey etc. etc. )
Beethoven ALWAYS SOUNDS LIKE HE'S GOING TO PUSH SOMEONE OFF A CLIFF. Chopin always sounds like he is the one being pushed,
lol. smh.. so random
And true.
And Mozart sounds like the angel with Beethoven trying to convince him to stop with his happy music and Liszt sounds like the Demon urging him with his devilish music lol
Sandman Your comment is an amazing interpretation!!!
Sandman Grini Ahmed and Haydn is the guy standing next to them who is laughing his a** off about this stupid situation.
6:48-6:53 is literally smoother than a knife gliding through warm butter
Terrific
Are you a poet?
8:45 that speed is really terrifying!
Imho too fast
@@deepcosco no
Too fast...i like this piece the way Rousseau plays.
You watched Lang Lang play this right? :D
@@osmanaligiire9811 evet hshshs
So glad you finally recorded this!!!!
+kylelandry 'ello :3
now it's your turn Kyle ;)
+kylelandry I wonder if Kyles version would beat hers, itll be hard though because this is one of the best yet for me. Easy and steady when it has to be yet lethal when things turn ugly
When will we hear your version?
I personally like her interpretation of this piece better than a lot of other pianists. She's really into it and it makes this piece very elegant. One thing I noticed is that at the end I would prefer a stronger contrast, but really good performance. I'm thinking about learning this, but it looks really complicated. I'm currently attempting La Campanella and I recorded my progress. Wonder how long it will take me to master it...
I've never seen anyone brush stroke the keys like this woman so incredibly does. I've struggled w/ this piece for over 50 years. I feel so grateful to see her play this.
check kassia, she is really good
my friend kevin is better
@@dwacheopus not as good as this
@@OctoPlaysPiano martha is still better
Russian school of playing ❤
I really love her story behind this ballade.
And I’m sick of people who always compare to others and don’t even try to “listen”.
Valentina you always have something interesting to say and no matter if I like it more or less than other interpretations, you are never boring. Love and appreciation 💐
I'm no pianist nor expert but even I've been waiting to see her play this particular piece. Amazing job Valentina!
I love Chopin but can't listen to his work while attempting to sleep even though I love listening to the piano at night. He was too spastic. One second it's like the loveliest tune and out of nowhere gets crazy loud and fast. It would awaken me almost like Chopin is visiting you from the grave going "awaken to the sound of my genius".
Interesting, Chopin seems to be the only one I can sleep to. Usually I fall asleep before it gets chaotic. Sometimes I wake from the chaos but am put right back to sleep by his peaceful music again.
Tyler Sofronitsky and Perlemuter forever !
K
This music isn’t meant to sleep to ;)
Finally! I've been looking forward to hearing your rendition on this piece! Magnificent, as always!
RafiRaffee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeb
This is way too rushed and way too slowed down at all the wrong parts it just ain't even and even If u didn't care bout that its just plain bad
@@lastbornrelic3430 dude chill, there's different interpretations, no need to be like that, did your mom hurt you or what, I feel bad for you and your ears🥺
Magnificent
I was suspicious, and then....... She made me tear...
Played with such originality, never heard choices like she made before..... I love your music!
Thank you for sharing your work with your audience here on UA-cam constantly.
People like you inspire so much that it surpasses your own art and craft, As a ballet dancer I can learn so much from how you express and work on your music....
Thank you
😳
This is the first piece she played that i disliked her way over interpretation. She was more of a purest in all the pieces i have heard her play.
😮
Several gifted pianists (alive or dead) have impressed me over the decades, but Horowitz has always been the God of the piano. And then along came Lisitsa and I am convinced she is the reincarnation of Horowitz. She's simply brilliant on the ivories in every way. Ah yes, and I was deeply saddened when Horowitz's fingers were silenced forever, but now they've been resurrected in Valentina's fingers. She's transcendent.
Simply perfect.... perfect choice, perfect dynamic, perfect tempo.... Chopin would love it.... Thank you Valentina.
Me pregunto qué sentiría el propio Chopin si hubiera podido trasladarse en el tiempo y contemplar ahora cuanto nos ha penetrado su música y cuan preciosamente algunas privilegiadas intérpretes nos traspasan con su música y nos hacen viajar atrás en tiempo hasta él...... Valentina, eres lo más. Gracias mil.
The Fact that many Famous Piano Vloggers today have watched her play this rendition means that Valentina is the Real GOAT
She plays Chopin differently from many others sounds like a different piece 💯💯 absolutely love it
If I could play this piece I would never stop playing piano. Ever. I would be glued to one at all times.
I always remember the film pianist 😪
Ugh! Sad for you! 😂
But beware: In the film you hear an abriged version.
@@ThePianoman-- its a half ballad because the cut out section sounds happy and doesnt fit in a ww2 movie
@@tiemensikma2806 yeah but they could have kept the part just before the coda tho, it was in minor and it could have been the most perfect climax music in a movie
Valentina, to my ear, has the most moving interpretation of classical music that I have ever heard .
Yes, I will use Chopin Op.23 this piece to make our students concert,
yours' version are very fantastic and I learn about that ! the details.
So this is how perfection sounds...You are a gift to this world, thank you.
Her speed combined with her clarity and musicality is literally genius. A gift to all of us to listen, can’t wait to see her in concert after covid
Born to play the piano.
I was mesmerized the entire time. One of the most gorgeous pieces I think he composed and she plays it so well.
это просто божественно до мурашек, Валентина. Спасибо.
You bring Chopin's musical poetry to life...beautiful interpretation Valentina...
Pure emotion!!!
That descending line of the inner voices (played by the thumbs at 4:16 ) is absolutely amazing! I've never heard that come out before in anyone else's playing. Very inspiring, thank you!
True, it would go against Seon's version, but it really is very different (for the better) I think if they could add a little bit of Seon's and Ziermman's version it would be perfect.
Gorgeous - she understands every nuance of Chopin -a complete joy to listen!
Valentina, my name is Santiago and I’m from Colombia, I love the way you play, since I was a kid I’ve been following you. Valentina you are the reason and the inspiration why I chose the piano as a part of my life. Never give up, and continue inspiring people from each part of the world. Я очень тебя люблю и к тому же ты очень красивая. God bless you.
omg my favourite piece :3
me too 😍
+ValentinaLisitsa
Who is your favourite? Liszt or Chopin?
+RussianCommissar same here
+RussianCommissar mine too !!!!
+RussianCommissar Mine too!!
I will remark outside of this performance (perfect in every way - so much for outside). The lavender dress - lavender is my wife's favorite color. It only adds to the performance in my eyes (regardless of how blind I may be . . .). I just love Chopin so much, and you do him honor in the most proficient way. I do not wish to weary you, but there is no other way of thanking you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Che meravigliosa interpretazione! Da brividi! Valentina you are always the best!
Thank you very much
This is very different from the most renditions I heard. Very rubato but I absolutely love it and you have underlined some nice counterparts that a lot of other pianists don't do. Bravissima!
Valentina’s performance here shows you her true range as a pianist… She is not known for playing Chopin pieces… her ability to give such a singing quality to this piece while remaining true to the score is really really something… This is a great pianist
La più grande interpretazione della prima ballata di chopin di sempre
Impossible to listen to this sensitive rendition of this piece and not be taken to the riveting scene in the film. This music captures the anguish, sorrow and unspeakableness of the war.
Continuing her incredible path as the internet's most prolific (and most incredible) living classical pianist, Valentina Lisitsa shares with us a work that hundreds of pianists have played - yet with very much her own artistry from the incredibly sensitive opening to of course her trademark superb virtuosity. One could really argue now that Lisitsa has the largest repertoire of any living pianist just based on her videos alone. Sorry to Hamelin, but a major portion of his reoertoire is in music everyone likes to hear once, but in ten years will be forgotten. For example, has anyone asked about his Chopin/Godowsky Etudes lately? Or his Alkan Symphony? What Valentina gives us is an incredible depth of repertoire suitable for all types of audiences, and that which her fans will be asking for any work from in future concerts for decades. Yet, here we are in the Chopin First Ballade, and it is magniificent - even with an incredible amount of fine pianists who have played it. Bravo Valentina.
+classicalalways Not true at all; I bet Ashekenazy's repertoire is much larger given that he has recorded everything by Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Beethoven as well as a myriad of other works by a huge amount of composers.
+elboberto7 Idil Biret's repertoire is gigantic as well.
+classicalalways I have listened to Hamelins Alkan recently.
I have listened to everything, and yet Valentina Stands out, because its a live video recording with the hands and fingers seen, compared to those old traditional note only with recorded sound
Just an added note from my comment last night . . . I definitely gave this performance a Thumbs UP. Her performances are all awe inspiring. She is absolutely an extension of her piano, and her piano of her. I hope her life is well and happy.
9:53 the accuracy to delay those notes and make it sound so... perfectly crafted... wow
Simplesmente divina, sublime, arremata-nos a alma e nos eleva ao sétimo céu. Não tenho palavras para expressar meus sentimentos diante da maestria dessa diva chamada Valentina! Humildemente lhe digo Parabéns!
Yo Valentina this was some dope ass fire, 10/10
(Just trying to offset all the "certainly magnificent rendition, absolutely wondrous!" comments) - not that I disagree! haha
😂😂
I was hearing a violin play through the entire piece, its amazing how she plays, she makes me hear things not even there. Brings me back so many memories of my mom playing the piano. Valentina, you make the piece your own, truly amazing
I believe, this is how this song should sound like. Her rendition is so different from the rest of them. ❤
I LOVE watching this lady play ! She's in her own world. Her accents and changes of pace reflect her marvelous state of being. I always thought Horowitz and Rubenstein could never be matched. I was wrong.
В последнее время не часто получается послушать классическую музыку, спасибо за эти прекрасные минуты)
I love the way you interpreter, your posture, your attitude, your manner in any performance. Could you play the piece of Chopin "Fantasie Impromptu Op. 66 in C sharp minor"? Fan from Vietnam
I love fantasie impromptu!! I would be delighted to listen to your rendition!
valentina igoshina
She did play it
You can tell that she really lives for the major parts of the pieces as opposed to the minor, the music feels a bit choked and staccato in the beginning and ending minor sections, but during the major midsection the music sort of takes flight and she really makes the song her own. Just my two cents.
agreed
Giffy_Mcgee To live for the minor parts, one has to suffer a lot in life...
Madre mia... La mejor interpretación de Valentina sin duda. Chopin nunca defrauda. Sublime.
Fantastic! I am very proud of you dear Valentina! beautiful accents the Ballad sings very nice. Greetings :)
Hi ValentinaLisitsa ! I love che phrase at 2.26!!! I went to see you in Catania V. Bellini Theatre and you was wonderful! Thanks for the beautiful performance!
All accents , all ballads seems sings very nice :)
A deeply personal interpretation like no other I've heard.if Anton Rubinstein were alive today, this would probably be his favorite performance.
+carl armstrong - Why Anton Rubinstein ? and what about Josef Hofmann for his favorite performance.
+rigel48 Hofmanns rubato during the first few pages is not as noticeable as Valentina. Hofmann was a fanatic about playing what is written exactly that way.Listen to Ginette Doyen play this piece, and that in my opinion would have been both Hofmanns and Rachmaninioffs favorite interpretation.
Artur rubinstein !
zimerman is the best.
Legitimately, perhaps the single greatest piece of music ever written. And a marvellous rendition - I've yet to see the coda played with such ferocity (and I've looked). Bravo.
Te pasas Valentina, es la mejor versión sin dudas q escuché de esta obra, muchas gracias por tu interpretación
que gran pianista me sorprendió muchísimo todo ese esfuerzo ella es genial!!!
She's an Angel, i like a lot her way to play so gentle and softly with a huge passion, smart creative and attention for the tiniest detail in each note and sound that comes from ther wonderful, amazing hands. It's funny to see how One of the most difficult masterpiece of Chopin in the right hands became Easy and musically understandable. As pianist i would say thanks to all the musicians that turn every sound in a sigh and every note in a experience. The music has the Power to change people's mind and potentially increase the sensibility of each person. Greetings from South Italy
What a riveting and inspirational performance of this great work of art! Valentina gets everything right. Who knew blondes were so profoundly intelligent!
The ballad in g minor - a work in which Frederick Chopin heroically and tragically illuminates the fate of his country and people - is the greatest creative legacy of the Polish composer. . .We were all fortunate enough to listen to this global piece performed by a unique pianist - Valentina Lisitsa, who possesses brilliant technique - this is a refined skill and an amazing sense of form. . .
This woman and Viktoriya Yermolyeva are some of my greatest modern-day inspirations. Ukraine sure has done itself proud.
Wow! This was so well done. It almost brought me to tears. I've never heard anyone play this piece so well before.
+Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Well, you're not supposed to know this piece in the first place because, you know... you died in 1791 :D
+Hellcolik² you saw nothing....... Got it.
@@colincooper236 you’re now not Mozart anymore . Curious ??
Il tocco pianistico di Valentina è davvero seducente e ammaliante.
La purezza delle note è sorprendente.
Спасибо большое!Желаю всего самого наилучшего!Здоровья,процветания,счастья и благополучия.💖👏💐
it feels kinda weird that ive been playing the piano for a decade but i never heard of this piece until last month
and everyone is calling it a masterpiece.
was my life a lie? 😐
It truly was
Yes
Big fat lie
Everything made by Chopin is a masterpiece. Personally, my favourites are this one, the 4th Ballade and Etude Op. 25 No.5
Same thing happened to me but now it's my absolute favorite and im learning for a competition rn
This piece is very, very special to me.
The way I imagine it, it relates to the story of two lovers, who discover their feelings and, together, experience true romance and passion. This passion turns very slowly into an argument which ends badly and the sadness is left behind. Shortly after, the two realise how much the really love each other and they learn to fall in love, once more, remembering how it all begun. After this, in another passionate climax, it is revealed that they can't be together, and a big pain flows deep from their souls. In an attempt to make the most out of their time together, they dance and play, until their time to go comes. In the end, with a last passionate kiss they say goodbye.
Valentina, you have, once more, brought life to this piece. Thanks for your amazing performance.
Valentina: No words to externalize your talent and interpretation! Amazing! Fast or slow? NO!!!!!!!!!!!! simple DIVINE!!!!!
Beautiful interpretation. Thank you. You just made my day a better day.
So... INCREDIBLE
You are the best pianist, I loved this piece.
Chopin + You = Beautiful music.
I just can't stop listening this piece...
You are just great, fantastic, amazing, wonderful, talented etc.....thank you for sharing !
Valentina, I' am French and i was in the phillarmony in Paris in Novembre 2016. Il's Wonderfull, continue please.....Merci.
Simply wonderful, a true revelation, dear Valentina ! Bravissima !
I would just like to say, Valentina, as an amateur pianist, sometimes I find myself saying that if a keep practicing a piece that I can be as good as this professional or that professional. But there are a select few professionals that I can say with certainty I will never have any hope of surpassing in my lifetime. You are one of them. Your precision and touch are unparalleled. What a fantastic Interpretation of this piece! I am in awe
I played this piece by heart & yet I could not perfect the precision that she played on the ending part lol
This is so amazing. I love the detail we are getting from this new video. I love the close ups of your hands!!
what a beautiful soul she has,only from those depths comes such angelical music and thank God for Chopin
Virtuoso and impressive performance. Slow start and fast and resolute middle and finish. My congratulations.
Bringing out somebody's expressions is the most difficult act, that too on piano ! of Chopin ! where every note has been written with meaning, thoughts, co-relation ! it's unbelievable.
I call her "hands of God"
A treat for eyes and ears. I could watch your music videos for hours and completely lose track of time and place.
Beautiful and holy woman
You are the Glory
The man have you is the man more Happy and lucky of the world
I tell you with love from Spain
Bravo! I knew if you ever did perform this, you would do the most insane coda out there, and here it is. Hoping any chopin piano concerto/sonata would be next in the future.
Wow, this performance is at the same time unique and faithful to the feeling of the piece. This is my favorite piece-I play it all of the time for myself and have listened to and studied every recording of it I can find. It’s very hard to contribute any new interpretive ideas to this piece in a way that still feels organic. Very impressed by this performance.
I listen to you play often and at some point I always feel tears well up in my eyes, but they are tears of joy. The sound of the piano and your hands on the keys playing the music of such wonderful composers...it amazes me at how much Beauty really exists in this world...Thank you Valentina
What an interpretation! It's superb & I just love it! @ValentinaLisitsa We'd love to have you in Colombia someday.
Valentina just us the greatest classical pianist ever! So absolutely fantastic.
Its like her hands are floating across the keys... when I play this my hands are so tense... she makes it look so easy....
She tends to do that. Watch her thirds etude.
I play the piano quite well. This is my favourite piano piece. Proud to be polish. i love Chopin, and i love this music.
This is so tragedy minor ballade! Very great playing!
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One of my favorite pieces of Chopin. It was beautiful and so different piano interpretation. Bravo Valentina. 👏👏👏👏
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! Bravo! Bravissimo Valentina!
Valentina flows right into the soul.
Lovingly all submit to follow notes of the softest touch,
then glad to be sweep away in her powerful rush.
Her sheer beauty in purple needs no special rings or bling.
Valintina's bare hands superpower is ...
"Captivating."
Valentina,
I love this performance. Thank you for posting this amazing work.
her hands are flying so soft and gentle..magic and the sound heavenly...insane how she can play everything so right - and Chopin so intens
Vous êtes une Déesse Mme Lisitza Merci pour l'énorme plaisir que vous nous procurez :))))
Daniela Stanimirova euhhhh
Y'a pas de z, Lisztophile
i like the version with the violin and piano it's more emotional ,but this version is emotional too ,congrats Maestra Valentina.
The expression and feel are so perfect here in this performance. Just watch those hands and their delicate (yet strong), flowing motion- this Valentina is one incredibly graceful creature. I think she started playing at age 3 (I think I was just starting to get the hang of walking at that age, myself).
Even when I have had a long day, watching your videos makes me smile. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us, Ms. Lisitsa!
Валентина, я влюблён в вашу свежую и свободную интерпретацию, спасибо Вам!
Remarkable by its lower speed in the slow passages and because the tempi in other parts are just as fast as with others, I find this magnifies the pensive nature of this ballad. No problem with me, because I always found lots of pathos in this ballad. Once, many years ago, before he emigrated to Canada I attended a recital of Marc Laforet playing thius ballad in teh Meursault Castle France. Inbetween his performances, two actors performed short 19th French plays in the same mood.
Can you imagine being able to listen to one the best pianists in the world practice live for hours and hours what a blessed family she has It's a treat of a lifetime
這部影片我至少看了200次，實在太好聽，太完美了。
RIP replay button...There's something about her performance that makes me watch it all over again
goodness, i just love her talent and musicality. it's so inspiring! this is BEAUTIFULLY played!
Why this doesn't have over 1B views and Justin Bieber's "Baby" does is beyond me.
God, can you please reset humanity's priorities? Thank you.
Because this is 10 minutes long and complex. Not everyone likes classical, and anyone can like whatever they want.
Joseph Alvarez Music fair enough 😂
I was impressed by the wonderful performances. The early part of the second half tempo was goose bumps.
Brava!!! She is one of the best… if not the best at these times!