This recording should be sent into orbit to show our alien neighbours the genius of Beethoven, the craftmanship of Steinway and last, but not least, the amazing, most stunningly beautiful and talented pianist Valentina Lisitsa! Bravo!

Where are you Valentina?

Thanks millions 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓♪:*°•*¨*•.¸¸♬•*¨*•.¸¸

I thought it was Gwyneth Paltrow

Valentina has been kicked out by the mayor of Lerici, a nice town in Liguria , because s🥰he refused to state her aversion to her fatherland Russia. The mayor of Lerici is italian like me and I'm ashamed . The ignorance and servility of many italian politicians is terrible. Valentina we love you!!!!!!!!

I'm crying, not because of the melody but because I know the sacrifices you have to make in order to play it.

Ok ok ok ok ok

There are so many pianists on KZfaq. But I found myself listening to this woman more than anyone else.

Put the speed on 1.1 and its close to the Argerich version

I am very sad a lot. I am very numb a lot. This got my tears running and my hand pounding the armchair as I sang!

Ludwig and Valentina are the pinnacle of human endeavor.

Good Morning... Listening to this was worth living for. I could not be more grateful. Thank You from Poland...

The first time I heard the Waldstein, I said, "Oh my God, Beethoven invented rock 'n' roll!" (Years later, to my delight as a former rock critic, I heard Benjamin Zander make the same general assertion.) Beethoven was the first composer to recognize that

Very impressive, my favourite Beethoven's sonata, and from now on, my favourite version. Thank you so much, Valentina!!

Crystal clear sound. I can hear every single note.

Валентина, хочется написать, что этим Бетховенским циклом Вы «памятник себе воздвигли нерукотворный».

Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, “Waldstein”

I'm so proud of Valentina. Comparing her Waldstein video from 2016 to now, you can SEE how she has matured and grown. This woman is dedicated to her craft, and we, as her audience, are so privileged.

This is a great performance. As a lifetime Beethoven addict I've listened to countless performances. I have listened to this much of the day to hear if my astonished first impression was correct. Yes, it is a wonderful, exciting, and, yes, great performance. Thank you, Ms Lisitsa.

Quite simply one of the most compelling and rhythmically driven renditions of this Sonata I've ever heard in a very long time. Throughout, your sense of control and direction was something to behold. Fabulous clarity of articulation bringing out passages and rhythms that are often lost in the torrent of notes. This performance has to be one the high spots of an outstanding series so far.