Fantastic performance. Beethoven’s Waldstein is an incredible piece of music, never performed better with more feeling. Bravo!

Watching Valentina's hands in the slow 2nd movement is like watching a very graceful ballet. So beautiful, the incredible touch and feel for every note she plays. This really is the definition of poetry in motion!

Just awesome. It’s not easy to find a pianist who can balance and intertwine technique and emotions like Ms Lisitsa.

I'm mesmerized by her sound and the absolute clarity of her playing... I can hear EVERYTHING... She is really something else.

She is one of the best pianists out there, really.

She is just simply fantastic as a player, so powerful and yet with a gentle lady-touch, fantastic interpretation, for me the best ever, together with the Pathetique....absolutely amazing....she is not brava she is BRAVISSIMA!!!!

Absolutely fantastic - please please please don't ever retire or quit playing as your playing is an inspiration to me and all and hopefully yourself as well.

I just happened to find her on KZfaq and I've forwarded her videos to everyone I know. She is extraordinary -- words fail me.

I'm amazed how some musicians can perform such difficult music with such great technique and beauty consistently...

The first live classical concert I ever went to was Roger Woodward playing this at the Sydney Opera House in about 1976. I still remember that wonderful transition to the rondo - it brought tears to my eyes (admittedly helped by being with my date who was a student pianist I was madly in love with). That didn't happen again until I listened to this (about 15'50"). What a fabulous performance.

she is one of the greatest pianists of our generation

Valentina, your interpretation and performance of this great work are phenomenal!! What is most impressive is that you don't ever struggle to keep up....you anticipate each and every sound so carefully, always ahead of the curve....effortless play with a quick mind and nimble fingers and the best in our world today. Your mastery and beautiful passion cannot be touched in my humble opinion. You don't just play the music....you FEEL the music, too. BRAVO!! ~Jackie

I Love Her! La Divina Valentina! I follow her daily! She's the most GIFTED pianist on this Century!

One of the greatest performance of this masterpeice I´ve ever heard. The best of all in my opinion. ¡Brava, Valentina Lisitsa!

Awesome! Valentina's stunning legato, touch, and restrained use of the sustaining pedal is transcendental musicianship of the highest kind. Right up there with Gilels and Rubinstein. Bravo!

I Never had anything to do with classic Music and just wanted to let you Know Valentina that you just made me obsessed with it. I Love your play style, the pieces you pick to play and everything else. I even went to a concert of yours here in Berlin this Year. Im literally obsessed with you >.< Thanks for bringing me Into that beautiful new Genre!

An utterly mesmerizing performance - sent chills down my spine. Thank you!

It's hard for me to imagine a greater love of music than that, which you so generously share with us. Watching you play reminds me of an extraordinary beautiful and gifted ballerina...able to dance upon the keyboard.

It’s amazing that the human brain is capable of playing such a long piece by memory alone. I am no musician, don’t typically listen to classical, but this was wonderful. She has been gifted with a wonderful artistic talent.

Val .. You played the Octaves passage ( right and left hands) in the finale of the third movement incredibly simply( as it is written, piano legato and swiftly, which represents extreme difficulty to all pianists), in fact I've never seen it played like that before (all great pianists had played it Glissando octaves),, you're unique and matchless my lady,, God bless you. and keep you sound for us ever.

Beethoven is a famous composer in the world including Japan. Your sound of playing piano’s performance influences to our hearts and conveys your intention into our souls. We cannot take our ears off of yours❣️

Чудо Вы, Лисица! Слов нет, как здорово!

Очень чувственное, романтичное, женственное, что ли, исполнение. Не смог оторваться до конца исполнения (язык не поворачивается назвать роликом). Спасибо огромное!

Your playing heals my soul, I shed tears at the beauty of this...thank you.

Valentina, I think Beethoven would be happy to listen to you, I'm your fan!

And then comes the glorious Waldstein 3rd Mvt!!! Oh so beautifully played, I could cry!!!

I love the way Valentina pays such attention to the details of this piece! Very very nice!

Dear Valentina-- There is so much recorded music in our age of internet and we take a lot of it for granted. Sometimes it just fades into the background. But your piano pieces always cuts the pieces of the backdrop and gives me goosebumps. There is just something about how you interpret the music that speaks to me. There are so many artists on KZfaq all over the world from many different time periods, but you are the very best. Also I love your Chopin, please more Chopin!

Back in the 70's i went out and bought a load of Beethoven. My first excursion into clasical. It went in one.ear and out the other. I left the Waldstein on repeat on the turntable and laid down and fell asleep. Somehow the last bars of the grave section woke me up and the arpegios at the beginning of the final movement gave me goosebumps. I have been a Classical fan ever since. Thank God for Beethoven, Vladimer Ashkenasy, And, the then, modern day technology.

That was one of the MOST beautiful things I have EVER seen happen in front of a piano, I have been playing the piano since childhood, that was pleasing to watch Thank You!

Excelente interpretación. Grandiosa Lisitsa. Beethoven, mi compositor favorito. Una muy buena combinación entre autor y ejecutante.

Maravillosa música del genio , y bella interpretación de Valentina ❤️😍

Possibly the best thing she has uploaded and that is saying a lot as all of her playing is superlative. But this is beyond. Completely mature brilliant interpretation. Fire Beethoven would have been proud of when it is called for and perfect tender lyricism to balance it out. And such clarity. No hiding with the pedal here. Just pure unadulterated incredible technique. I can tell she must have a special affinity for this piece. And also may I say her choice of clothing is refreshing. Suits the piece in a classy way. Sometimes I wonder these days what some females pianists (no names mentioned) want to you pay attention too!

Нет слов... Просто сижу и наслаждаюсь очередной работой Валентины.

One of my favorite Beethoven sonatas, amazing performance!!!, greetings from Mexico! :)

As a comparative newbie to classical and, in fact, to your work, Valentina, I nonetheless know what is pleasant to the ear. Beethoven has become my favorite and you're responsible for that. I'm even more of a novice than I thought, because this is the first I've heard of this piece. What I want you to know is that I couldn't ask for a better intro to new music than to have YOU play it . . . . knowing that I can count on it being played exactly as written. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for making your work available on KZfaq. Your work brightens an otherwise dull existence.

FINALLY !!! It is my favorite sonata, and I am really overwhelmed by your interpretation. Thank you so much, Valentina.

J'adore cette interprétation ! Bravo Valentina !

I have been fortunate to see her live on Amelia Island a couple of times. Truly original in conception, and the left hand playing is unsurpassed, in my opinion.

Great performance... As always!! You're such an inspiration for me! Coming to one of your recital is my dream! I'm big fan :)

The technique and interpretation are simply WONDERFUL! Thank you Valentina, you never fail to do the impossible which is to actually improve on perfection!!!

Movement 2: 11:35 Movement 3: 15:53

A highly skilled and emotionally charged performance of a very difficult piece.

You are so fun to watch and listen to, Valentina!

This is, again, INCREDIBLY good. Thank you very much for sharing your music with us :-)))

I heard this last night before sleeping, and I have NEVER enjoyed a performance so much, of anything. Here I am, again.

C'è qualcosa di veramente indecifrabile nella capacità di questa donna di suonare come se non fosse umana tirando fuori tutto quello c'è di più umano in ogni brano che esegue. 💙 LA ADORO 💙

Это потрясающее выступление превосходного пианиста, расходующего музыканта и изысканного художника. Брава, брависсима! This is a fabulous performance by a superb pianist, consumate musician and exquisite artist. Brava, bravissima!

Wonderful !!! Beethoven played with passion !

Man. Just wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.

Like 415 ! WONDERFUL Valentina ! You play Perfectly each note ! I love you for that ! JC

Perfect time to upload- I was here deciding which Beethoven sonata to prepare for an audition. I was contemplating if I should do the Waldstein or another one....but you just decided for me! Thank you Valentina Lisitsa!! :-)

YES!!! I've been waiting for C-Sharp minor forever! I'm so glad it's finally going to be here ☺️👍🏼 Thank you!

Oh my gosh, one of my favourite pianists playing one of my favourite pieces, awesome. I really like your touch and your excellent technique. I really know how hard this sonata is (though only from the first movement), and to get it at your level... wow! I wish I could subscribe more than once.

What a great way to start a Saturday morning...listening to well-played Beethoven.

What an incredible Sonata Beethoven wrote when the Waldstein came out of his heart! That first movement alone is just so miraculously happy and beautiful. Waldstein and Appassionata are perhaps my top 2 favorites of all 32! Oh, to be you Valentina!!! You play EVERYTHING so beautifully! Maybe in the next life, I will play like you!!! You are a gift and a blessing to this world we live in, even in the midst of all the trials and chaos throughout the world! Your playing melts my heart and conquers the wild beast within me!

Ludwig himself would be proud of such interpretation!

Another brilliant rendition of Ludwig, Val. Keep it up!

Beethoven lädt uns mit einem beharrlichen Klopfen in seine grandiose Sonate ein. Hervorragend, diese Pianistin! Mit ihrer unwahrscheinlichen Geläufigkeit der Finger lässt sie voll Gefühl und Dramatik Beethovens Werk erklingen.

The trills in the 3rd Mvt near the end were breathtaking! I'm going to go now and dream!!!

You are the balm on my soul! So many thanks for your posts!

You make this piece sound so easy and delightful - fantastic! Your interpretations are almost always my favourite :-)

How wonderful! What a powerful third movement, although the whole performance was mesmerizing.

Absolutely love the prestissimo interpretation. Fantastic job!

The finest performance of this work that I have ever heard!

Listening to your performance was a perfect way to end my day! Thank you!

Absolutely the best interpretation I have heard. It speaks to the heart.

sitting here in the dark, eyes closed, tears of joy.

Absolutely amazing performance!

this piece is incredible and now one of my new favorites. thank you

Прекрасное исполнение. Молодец. Много своего хорошего привнесла.

This woman, this beautiful woman, is the most amazing pianist I have ever heard in my 71 years. I discovered her a few months ago, and I have never heard anyone, including Horowitz, Rubinstein, Gilels, Barenboim, Marta Argerich , and certainly not Lang Lang or Yuja Wang and many others who can play with such passion and virtuosity as Valentina!!!

Beautiful, wonderful, just incredible 😊

Oh Valentina, thank you for 25 minutes of enjoyment of: closed eyes + music, in the bed, ( which not means get sleep) :)

The beginning of the third movement is like the promise of Spring, the hope of life, I don't know what else but it frees the heart, always worrying about things as it does.

VALENTINA, AMAZING AS ALWAYS!!!

This is an amazing performance! Thank you.

Incredibly gorgeous. A fresh and amazing interpretation.

Valentina, és uma pianista fabulosa!! É um prazer indescritível lhe ouvir!

While I don't know if anything will ever beat Pletnev's performance of this work for me, this is still a superlative performance!

That was an amazing piece to start my day! Thanks Valentina!

Thank you very much Valentina! You are great!

This great sonata is like a written for you！！Thank you Lisitsa👍👍👍

Thank you Valentina!!!

Incrível!!!! Como ela foi tão longe!!! Que expressividade, clareza.... Excelente!!!! Bravo!!!!

Actually, this is an unusual performance. Very clean, a lot of passages with no pedal, and a very mozartian and instropective approach. Not bad.:-)

BRAVO! BRAVISSIMO!

Love the lively vibe, awesome.

Absolutely wonderful and beautiful!

Quelle extraordinaire et captivante soirée Beethovénienne grâce à vous !!!

One of my absolute favorites from Beethoven im so happy :D

Siempre que oigo el Waldstein lo oigo interpretado por Claudio Arrau para mi el mejor intérprete de las obras de Beethoven.sin embargo debo reconocer que Valentina Lisitsala interpretó con verdadero espíritu Beethoviano..Brava Valentina

Very Nice and ecstatic Valentina Lisitsa

She has the perfect technique, I love her Apassionata interpretation, about this one I think Gilels has the best performance. I love u, Lisitsa you are a wanderful performer.

That was absolutely marvelous! Valentina, your interpretation and skill have completely swayed me. This was the most compelling performance of the Waldstein I’ve ever heard. The sheer clarity and range in contrast you achieve through your technique and virtuosity deserves the greatest commendation. Thank you for being here on KZfaq, and for allowing me to imagine Beethoven himself performing his piece, but realizing that even he may not have been as good on the piano as you are, he just relied on his ability to hear it in his mind. Although it’s hard to say for sure, as he was renowned for his ability to play and improvise. I digress. Much respect and admiration, - Cole

This beautiful music perfectly played by a beautiful woman...a imagination of heaven.Thanks a lot!

at 22:47 extreme joy as only Beethoven (and Gilels, and Lisitsa) could express

I´m your fan from Brasil! I agree with Mr Clamchucker you are Lisztsitsa! Thank you very much for such great moments.

Wow!!!She is The Best pianist ever!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Perfect, Valentina! I love your way of playing. Bravo!