IT WAS THIS VERY RECORDING OF VALENTINA WHICH SENT ME ON MY SEARCH FOR THE BEST IN PIANO MUSIC WHICH HAS CHANGED MY PERCEPTION OF MUSIC AND LIFE. A BIG THANKYOU TO VALENTNA FOR CHANGING MY LIFE.
Hey Valentina, you just need to record or extract the audio of this piano sonata and upload in Spotify. There's no other interpretation of this with those powerfull basses!!! Please, do it for us!!! And always, congratulations for your interpretations of Rachmaninoff!!!!
This here is music that lacks nothing. The art is further perfected, not only by the notes that grace a page, but by those who can interpret and perform them with all the emotion and luster they deserve. Lisitsa is my inspiration and has my props always; as a pianist and lover of the human experience. Art. -Andrew Mowatt
Thank you for your art, Valentina. Not a day goes by that I do not listen to your music. I genuinely have no idea of how I could do what I do (study all day, basically) without this beautiful music. You provide me with the feelings that my daily routine will not allow, and give breath to those I suffocate. I sincerely thank you! I hope one day I will sit in a theatre and listen to you live.
Si je ne pouvais épargner qu'un souvenir de la mort, choisir dans mon coeur de quoi empreindre mon âme, ce serait de toi. Souvenir si douloureux, mais je ne saurais pas combien je t'aime sans souffrir autant de ton absence, et c'est la plus belle chose que je sais
From a beauty unspeakable, unpronounceable ... I deeply admire this pianist. The best I do is listen and I delight in the magic of the moment. How much sensitivity ... Thank you! De uma beleza intraduzível, impronunciável... Admiro profundamente essa pianista. O melhor que faço é ouvir e me deleitar com a magia desse momento. Quanta sensibilidade... Muito obrigada!
Une oeuvre tire aussi toute sa force et sa beauté de la façon dont l'interprète la vit et la restitue. Ici, l'interprétation est sensible, pure, sublime.... Merci Madame Lisitsa pour ce grand moment de bonheur..
Watching something like this is crazy knowing you will never be as good at something. Some think I'm talented at guitar in my videos but holy crap every time u put a video up its literally the most amazing piano playing known to man
A really fine interpretation, best i've heard yet from VL, fluide, with lots of pedal, yet very harmonious, making sense of this elusive piece. A YT friend, paulprocopolis, said that he didn't realise that Rach wrote the original idea of the Beatle's song: "Yesterday!"
I've loved this sonata for years and this is probably my favorite recording. It looks like you are just caressing the piano and it just lets all this wonderful music come out as a reward. I can't wait to see you playing this piece here in Bogotá, Colombia in a couple of months!
Fico me perguntando quando teremos uma pianista de altíssimo nível, como esse, em Brasília (Brasil)... Execução maravilhosa... (I wonder when we will have a pianist of the highest level, like this, in Brasilia (Brazil) ... Execution wonderful ...)
I am glad you give so much love to the music of Rachmaninoff. Such passionate music for such a stoic man, it's breathtaking to listen to when done right. How can you not love the insane left hand passages and huge pounded chords? Just as an aside, thank you for spelling his name as he did...the v is a pet peeve of mine. XD
HI Valentina.. I'm glad you are coming to the UK (Albert Hall) on June 19th.. it looks almost sold out already! You asked what we would like to hear you play during your recital - can I ask for as much Chopin as possible!! LOL... thank you!
What a joy you are Valentina! Wow, this Sonata is everything you say it is and more.... the Rach... is there anyone like him? Would you please upload Liszt's Un Sospiro Db Concert etude soon!....Hamelin does this very beautifully as I know you will also.... thank you again!
I second that. We've been through enough this past year to deserve this massive treat. Plus, we rarely get to see any topnotch pianists here. I'm saving every penny this year to go see Argerich in Verbier before one of us dies. But, you in Egypt + Prokofiev (or Rachmaninoff)... lethally exciting!
Does'nt matter the noise of pedal . We all hear youtube on a PC Which is not designed for HI-Fi . About the first sonata i insist to declare that the first version where Val is " All Gold" remains the best , despite a piano not very good . Thank you so much, Val . you are The best . When do you expect to come in France ???? Michel Tretout
Valentina, heaven is definitely missing an angel. You are the Angel of the Piano. I live in Boston, MA. Any chance of any performances out this way. Also do you do any charity benefits.
I don't suppose you have any plans to come to South Florida in the US any time soon? We have an enormous classical following in Palm Beach, an amazing venue "The Kravitz Center for the Performing Arts" you would be very well received here!
Are you really coming to Sicily in July??? I saw you'll be in Taormina and Palermo, but couldn't get any other info (like how to book tickets/venues) I'm moving there next week! So excited to get the chance to see you live! Didn't think it likely you'd ever make it to Ireland :)
Stunning performance. I was looking for some music to cure this morning's insomnia, and this isn't helping, but oh well! Valentina, have you played any of the late Beethoven Sonatas and on what label can I buy your CD's?
Hi Valentina, I can't find where you may have recorded this piece anywhere. All your Rachmaninoff CD's seem to be missing this piece. Please tell me where I can get a copy. Your playing as usual is beautiful.
Any chance of performing Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3, including all 5 ossia options? It may be the first time that a pianist has included all 5 of them in a single performance. While many pianists have performed the 2 ossias in movement 1, Rachmaninoff’s original thoughts from movements 2 & 3 are rarely performed. No musician should ever give even a passing thought to a ‘pick and mix’ version of the two texts. [The same surely goes for Rachmaninoff’s Op. 36].
I already have my ticket for Dortmund (Got it in December!), will it be possible to get an autograph and a photo with you after the concert!??? I am a biiiig fan of your work!!!!
I'd agree with @Chopin1974l as well. The moods expressed in the phrases fly by too quickly before audiences can grasp it. Otherwise, everthing else feels great!
Actually... it is not pedal, it's an edit point. The resonance of the instrument changes from one side of the edit to another in a way that is not natural and cannot be accomplished with pedal. I don't think that it takes away from the beauty of the performance, but I do think that the engineer could have done a much better job on that one... it was not a hard edit to make.
IT WAS THIS VERY RECORDING OF VALENTINA WHICH SENT ME ON MY SEARCH FOR THE BEST IN PIANO MUSIC WHICH HAS CHANGED MY PERCEPTION OF MUSIC AND LIFE.
A BIG THANKYOU TO VALENTNA FOR CHANGING MY LIFE.
It is rare that I hear something for the first time and love it. This is one of those rare moments.
Hey Valentina, you just need to record or extract the audio of this piano sonata and upload in Spotify. There's no other interpretation of this with those powerfull basses!!! Please, do it for us!!! And always, congratulations for your interpretations of Rachmaninoff!!!!
YES! You said it Daniel!!!!
I love those hands, flying doves, tender and gracious. Valentina you are great.
Валентина замечательная, спасибо за ваши труды 🙏🏻
How anyone could dislike this Sonata is one of life's greatest mysteries...
This here is music that lacks nothing. The art is further perfected, not only by the notes that grace a page, but by those who can interpret and perform them with all the emotion and luster they deserve. Lisitsa is my inspiration and has my props always; as a pianist and lover of the human experience. Art.
-Andrew Mowatt
Such an amazing interpretation! I love listening to you Valentina! Thanking you for the wonderful music gifts you give us!
It resonates so deep, It brings tears!
Thank you for your art, Valentina. Not a day goes by that I do not listen to your music. I genuinely have no idea of how I could do what I do (study all day, basically) without this beautiful music. You provide me with the feelings that my daily routine will not allow, and give breath to those I suffocate. I sincerely thank you! I hope one day I will sit in a theatre and listen to you live.
ditto!
Thank you Valentina and Sergej.
You play with soul and heart. I love you
Si je ne pouvais épargner qu'un souvenir de la mort, choisir dans mon coeur de quoi empreindre mon âme, ce serait de toi. Souvenir si douloureux, mais je ne saurais pas combien je t'aime sans souffrir autant de ton absence, et c'est la plus belle chose que je sais
From a beauty unspeakable, unpronounceable ... I deeply admire this pianist. The best I do is listen and I delight in the magic of the moment. How much sensitivity ... Thank you!
De uma beleza intraduzível, impronunciável... Admiro profundamente essa pianista. O melhor que faço é ouvir e me deleitar com a magia desse momento. Quanta sensibilidade... Muito obrigada!
I love Valentina's videos...it's so special to be able to see a musician play! This one is definitely my favorite...
Wonderful and elegant interpretation played with the heart. Thanks a billion and one!
Une oeuvre tire aussi toute sa force et sa beauté de la façon dont l'interprète la vit et la restitue.
Ici, l'interprétation est sensible, pure, sublime....
Merci Madame Lisitsa pour ce grand moment de bonheur..
Just letting Valentina's her music playlist roll. Loving it, so much. Thank you!
Valentina te adoro
Wonderful.
Impressive! It makes me cry for a few seconds.
Amazing!
Watching something like this is crazy knowing you will never be as good at something. Some think I'm talented at guitar in my videos but holy crap every time u put a video up its literally the most amazing piano playing known to man
Sound is good and no complaints.
A really fine interpretation, best i've heard yet from VL, fluide, with lots of pedal, yet very harmonious, making sense of this elusive piece. A YT friend, paulprocopolis, said that he didn't realise that Rach wrote the original idea of the Beatle's song: "Yesterday!"
Valentina you're amazing, I love to hear you play!
I've loved this sonata for years and this is probably my favorite recording. It looks like you are just caressing the piano and it just lets all this wonderful music come out as a reward. I can't wait to see you playing this piece here in Bogotá, Colombia in a couple of months!
So beautiful, dreamy.
got my tickets!!!!!!! Can't wait to see you play :D And good luck for your concerto tonight. I'll be watching!
Please, please come to Edinburgh.
Fico me perguntando quando teremos uma pianista de altíssimo nível, como esse, em Brasília (Brasil)... Execução maravilhosa... (I wonder when we will have a pianist of the highest level, like this, in Brasilia (Brazil) ... Execution wonderful ...)
Magnifique / envoûtant
Incredible artistry. I hope you come to the Washington DC area again.
I enjoy listening to your music
You are such an inspiration to me Dear Valentina ! :-)
Im Polish and it's nice to know that talent like you has Polish roots :)
I am glad you give so much love to the music of Rachmaninoff. Such passionate music for such a stoic man, it's breathtaking to listen to when done right. How can you not love the insane left hand passages and huge pounded chords? Just as an aside, thank you for spelling his name as he did...the v is a pet peeve of mine. XD
HI Valentina.. I'm glad you are coming to the UK (Albert Hall) on June 19th.. it looks almost sold out already! You asked what we would like to hear you play during your recital - can I ask for as much Chopin as possible!! LOL... thank you!
Wow! I did not know that! You just became even more amazing. Next time your in Dallas or Fort Worth I'm going to be in the front row at the hall.
This actually means something. So beautiful
How wonderful is this?
Beautiful.... Wow ....
What a joy you are Valentina! Wow, this Sonata is everything you say it is and more.... the Rach... is there anyone like him? Would you please upload Liszt's Un Sospiro Db Concert etude soon!....Hamelin does this very beautifully as I know you will also.... thank you again!
Beautiful playing !!!
Rachmaninov estaría maravillado con tu interpretación! Me encanta ese aire mágico que le das a Rachmaninov. Felicitaciones! Un abrazo.
I second that. We've been through enough this past year to deserve this massive treat. Plus, we rarely get to see any topnotch pianists here. I'm saving every penny this year to go see Argerich in Verbier before one of us dies.
But, you in Egypt + Prokofiev (or Rachmaninoff)... lethally exciting!
I live in Connecticut, but would travel to any nearby state to hear you perform.
Thanks. =)
I look at your tour dates and don't see any for Paris ! Hope youll play here soon
Does'nt matter the noise of pedal . We all hear youtube on a PC Which is not designed for HI-Fi . About the first sonata i insist to declare that the first version where Val is " All Gold" remains the best , despite a piano not very good .
Thank you so much, Val . you are The best .
When do you expect to come in France ????
Michel Tretout
please come to Vietnam, I would 100% be there in your concert.
quelle femme !
Valentina, heaven is definitely missing an angel. You are the Angel of the Piano. I live in Boston, MA. Any chance of any performances out this way. Also do you do any charity benefits.
I don't suppose you have any plans to come to South Florida in the US any time soon? We have an enormous classical following in Palm Beach, an amazing venue "The Kravitz Center for the Performing Arts" you would be very well received here!
great
wow...I love you!!! that is msic!
I'd be the happiest person in the world if you ever come to Poland :)
Its when noise is made when pushing one of those foot pedals.
As my favorite female pianist, my dreams would come true if you played in the Chicago Symphony house.
Are you really coming to Sicily in July??? I saw you'll be in Taormina and Palermo, but couldn't get any other info (like how to book tickets/venues) I'm moving there next week! So excited to get the chance to see you live! Didn't think it likely you'd ever make it to Ireland :)
Does anyone know if this piece is on spotify (and link is possible)? Thanks
come to Boston!
Valentina cuando vienes a Buenos Aires...???
Stunning performance. I was looking for some music to cure this morning's insomnia, and this isn't helping, but oh well! Valentina, have you played any of the late Beethoven Sonatas and on what label can I buy your CD's?
Perfect!
Nothing like watching an amazing pianist to kill my motivation for getting better at the piano. Amazing playing :] *throws piano out the window*
Ah, Hannes Minnaar should hear this recording, he played this fairly unknown piece in Groningen (The Netherlands) last year (:
Any chance of visiting Slovakia? Neighbour country, at least it was, and nothning seems to be happening in the future :-(
Wonderful! Are you coming to Boston, MA anytime soon??
👏👏
Hi Valentina, I can't find where you may have recorded this piece anywhere. All your Rachmaninoff CD's seem to be missing this piece. Please tell me where I can get a copy. Your playing as usual is beautiful.
Any chance of performing Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3, including all 5 ossia options? It may be the first time that a pianist has included all 5 of them in a single performance. While many pianists have performed the 2 ossias in movement 1, Rachmaninoff’s original thoughts from movements 2 & 3 are rarely performed. No musician should ever give even a passing thought to a ‘pick and mix’ version of the two texts. [The same surely goes for Rachmaninoff’s Op. 36].
I already have my ticket for Dortmund (Got it in December!), will it be possible to get an autograph and a photo with you after the concert!??? I am a biiiig fan of your work!!!!
Wonderful. She went horse riding after playing this.
I wish I could hear you perform live. Are you going to be performing in the east coast this year by any chance?
greetings from Turkey :) i wonder that are you going to visit istanbul to have consert?
Nice !
PS : I would really appreciate you playing some Debussy stuff :) . Keep going
Sorry to say but 6:13 is NOT a pedal noise, it is just a bad editing, it is extremely clear
Connecticut!!!
I'd agree with @Chopin1974l as well. The moods expressed in the phrases fly by too quickly before audiences can grasp it. Otherwise, everthing else feels great!
are you really going to go to sicily!?!? please tell me where i can get more info!!!
mrs lisitsa, how do you manage to be a concert pianist, wife and mother all at the same time?
💋.
Do You compose your own music ?
You canceled your concert in Chicago?
After coming to Egypt, you can visit in Israel. It's just a couple of hours from there.
Egypt is waiting you Valentina :)
well :) I will do best I can about it :) thanks for the reply me . It is so sweet :)
What's a pedal noise?
Actually... it is not pedal, it's an edit point. The resonance of the instrument changes from one side of the edit to another in a way that is not natural and cannot be accomplished with pedal. I don't think that it takes away from the beauty of the performance, but I do think that the engineer could have done a much better job on that one... it was not a hard edit to make.
If you need to be invited to go to a place...I'm formally inviting you to my house for dinner? :D Dallas, TX? if you have time of course :)
EXQUISITO
yes i'am ! nobody's perfect...lol !!!
Actually, I believe Valentina is Ukrainian =)
really?! you have this in front of you and all you can do is complain about some "pedal noise", again gtfo. you people will never be satisfied
after listening to this, the songs on tv and radio sound meaningless
Nothing but the beauty in this video. Boring.....
Мутатень!..