Rachmaninoff Prelude in C Sharp minor Op.3 No.2 Lisitsa

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Valentina Lisitsa QOR Records Official channel

3 жыл бұрын

This is in dedication of all sufferers and victims of COVID epidemic - to those who lost their lives, to those who lost their family members, friends, to those who lost their jobs, roof over one's head, food from the table....
It has been a terrible year for all of us, and it's not letting go. Will our lives return to normal? Or it will be a "new normal" - empty streets, closed cafes, emtpy seats in concert halls, private concerts for privileged few and "virtual experience" - for the rest?
A musician, an artist, a tour guide - will our skills, our talents be needed ,or - as one politician suggested - we need to look for new jobs? I always believed that music is NOT entertainment, it has healing powers for those in need, not very different from religion. I hope I am right.
Love to you all! ❤️ We shall overcome.

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@TheOrlandolassus 3 жыл бұрын

Valentina has a "black belt" in piano. When someone ascends beyond notes to communication, we are treated to an ethereal performance. Thank you, Valentina ❤

@GabrielsSpace 3 жыл бұрын

@William Boyle This sounds a lot like "Yeah but I'm a bigger Fan than u"

@noonster55 2 жыл бұрын

She's way past a black belt, 10th degree plus... I can only imagine what I would feel if I could see her live... I'm sure it would be magical. Maybe I will get lucky and she will play here in California when this Covid mess is under control.

@Vbluevital 10 ай бұрын

Now read her drop down box think of Ukraine and listen again.

@samarthkapuria 3 жыл бұрын

Finally Queen of Rachmaninoff played The prelude in C sharp minor! What a time

@maxgali6023 3 жыл бұрын

Queen of Rachmaninoff is Orly Olga Kern. 😊

@GabrielsSpace 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxgali6023 😊 who

@dedosdigital 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxgali6023 I can find the kernel of gall here

@maxgali6023 3 жыл бұрын

I know

@gouldbergvariations 3 жыл бұрын

@Nika ahahahhahaa :P very clever!!!!

@ludwig4029 3 жыл бұрын

am i the only one who absolutely adores her accent

@DougHanson2769 3 жыл бұрын

I do too

@freddycuzco2419 3 жыл бұрын

Accent?! She speaks perfectly perfect Russian englsih :-D

@suebelzer6536 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you think that?

@Igor777K 3 жыл бұрын

She speaks English like a Russian from a us movie.

@freddycuzco2419 3 жыл бұрын

And I would say it is beautiful English

@mihailosimic8367 3 жыл бұрын

I never considered the first part to be that soft and calmingly. I love it!

@josephhapp9 3 жыл бұрын

Written on the sheet music. Middle section agitated building to very loud for the return and then fades to very soft.

@ronb6182 3 жыл бұрын

The first 3 notes is lento after that it should be Andante. I think Rachmaninoff plays it like its written in my.score. with that said she is the pianist and she done exellent her way. I might try playing it like she did. I'm dyslexic and have a hard time playing it Andante. It's a pretty prelude. And should not be rushed at least the first page. Hats off to one of the best pianist of today.

@spencerplouzek2126 3 жыл бұрын

i have only heard it done where it’s played very hard and so that’s how i play it

@mqrxhe 2 жыл бұрын

@@josephhapp9 That's true, but even comparing this performance to others on KZfaq, many people rush the octave scales in the first section while lisita keeps it slow the entire time. it's an entirely different feel that's dependant on how the pianist wants the music to be heard

@franciscobiro7047 3 жыл бұрын

You wake up in the morning as you almost never do and see on KZfaq that 2hs ago The Queen of Rachmaninoff posted a new vídeo. Then you feel the harsh but sympathetic touch of the music and breathe deeply. What a great way to start the day. Thank you Valentina, we the Uruguayan also adore you.

@jameshakai1662 3 жыл бұрын

Virtual experiences will surely never come close to replacing the in-person concerts, the true musical experiences. But they are the one thing making this bearable. Despite all the problems, I am endlessly grateful to have been born in an age with the possibility to listen to musicians like you with only a quick search and click, I never want to take that for granted. We will come back and we will come back purer and stronger than ever. For only once you lose something can you truly comprehend its value

@pakyukwokalex3683 3 жыл бұрын

Miss Lisitsa u r such a warm and spiritual human being! We love you and definitely agree with what connections is needed right now. Your music brightens all our hearts and for sure we WILL WIN!

@yagmursenasirin9486 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t express how much I love Rachmaninoff and you play Rachmaninoff with your beautiful soul. Thank you Val, stay safe🙏

@yukiyuko9916 3 жыл бұрын

A truly incredible interpretation. Deep, fierce, angry, desesperate, but with a hint of nostalgy and surely plenty of feelings. Thank you very much.

@pmichael73 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most brooding performances of the prelude I've heard. It was nearly like hearing it for the first time. Brava!

@anatolydyatlov963 3 жыл бұрын

I'm running out of tissues to wipe my tears. Both your speech and your interpretation of this piece moved me to the core. Thank you, Valentina, you've been my favourite musician for years and it will never change!

@kuzey2791 3 жыл бұрын

LOOOOL ME EITHER

@Zharmonic 3 жыл бұрын

It's always incredible to see that even concert pianists of the highest caliber such as Valentina evolve and improve over the years. Just compare her to her first videos over a decade ago! Splendid

@luxraygd 3 жыл бұрын

I can see all her bottled up emotions being released while playing, one reason she's my favorite pianist. Stay safe y'all! Also, that's one of my favorite prelude from Rach, alongside Op.23 No.5 in G minor.

@Catherine_Kate 3 жыл бұрын

I love this comment. She is a genius 🦋❤️

@MrKlemenzi 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! She is amazing.. And i also love prelude op 23 no 5

@we4therman 3 жыл бұрын

I am amazed and the fact that this piece from over a century ago still holds this much power and meaning in the right hands. Rachmaninoff is an absolute master of expression.

@Mr3Trois3 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry Valentina, big virtual hug 🥰 That was beautiful.

@Emanuela9 3 жыл бұрын

🤗💗

@MustardSeedish 3 жыл бұрын

A distant family member died of Covid and I almost lost my beloved brother last week. Covid has become real in my life. There are two sides to all of us; a desire for simple human interaction and fear of exasperating the virus. Thank you so much for this. You expressed our heart well.

@declamatory 3 жыл бұрын

The common cold killed your family member?

@jameshakai1662 3 жыл бұрын

Stay strong. My condolences and all the best wishes to you, your brother and the rest of your family

@jameshakai1662 3 жыл бұрын

@@declamatory Get out of here. There's a place and time for politics and discussions and the death of someone's family member on a video Lisitsa posted because her own mother died is not it

@declamatory 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameshakai1662 - "Politics"? The common cold is political? It seems to me that someone else broached the "COVID/Covid/Coronavirus" thing, not I.

@jameshakai1662 3 жыл бұрын

@@declamatory You just don't get it, do you? Is your need to argue really strong enough to blind you to the fact that you just insulted someone's death? Is it really that insatiable, even though there are thousands of videos out there where your comment would be far better suited?

@SSpitz9907 2 жыл бұрын

How has everyone in the world NOT seen this. Just cried like a baby. Thank u for the reminder

@ashtech5359 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite composer and pianist?? Magnificent

@LalzJeNeSuis 3 жыл бұрын

And the best Rachmaninov piece =)

@ziedzeumzeum1889 3 жыл бұрын

@@LalzJeNeSuis avec eligie

@samwelsarkisyan6036 Жыл бұрын

Восхищён Вами!!!Вашей игрой и Вашей душой!!!Спасибо Вам!

@stuckonthepuzzle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Valentina. I still remember the first time I saw your La Campanella performance, I was mesmerised by it. That performance opened a big door for me. I started getting into classical music and I even started taking piano lessons! I just wanted to give you a big genuine "thank you" for the inspiration you gave me. I hope someday I'll get to listen you play live.

@dedosdigital 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valentina Lisitsa , not only for your music which would be great enough

@wesleybassoli3244 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm a Brazilian fan. For years I have waited for you to play this prelude. This was the best time for you to play this piece, because the context we live in and the introduction of the video further enhanced the dark, contemplative, euphoric and hypnotic atmosphere of this song. We often hear this piece and forget how magnificent it is. Thank you for contextualizing and bringing back the shine of this work of art. (And forgiveness for my bad English). Love U

@PistonDriven 3 жыл бұрын

I only started to cry when the music started. And then i couldn't stop. Thank you very much...

@jelenabodrazic522 Жыл бұрын

Finally,finally a konzert pianist in a World of so many. God bless you Valentina Lisitsa.

@vviswaprahlad4782 3 жыл бұрын

Your Words are as Heart Touching as your Music. 🎶

@pianosolo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valentina, we are moved by your words, images, music.

@loving-everyone-equally 3 жыл бұрын

I am listening to as many playing this and you're the best Valentina.🙏🌹🙏

@nataliastadnik2733 3 жыл бұрын

спасибо Вам за вашу человечность!

@davisatdavis1 3 жыл бұрын

You're one of the only pianists who not only plays things the way they're written, but is creative, and actually interprets them. You play it in the best way.

@user-jj1ow5oi8d 3 жыл бұрын

Люблю Вас - за Все! Спасибо! С ув. Ан Ви

@Rubin4749 3 жыл бұрын

Really incredible and moving. *THANKS* for sharing, as always.

@D3yutzu90 Жыл бұрын

So many years I've waited to finally get to see you playing this masterpiece!

@crewelocoman5b161 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what to say...I'm so moved by what you have said about the state we all find ourselves in. I saw you at Monkton Combe on the 6th March just before all of this engulfed us and your signed autograph of my ticket sits framed on my mantlepiece as a reminder of that concert...the last concert I've attended. You are so right about the power of music. We all hear music, but how many of us actually listen to music? Your performnce of the C sharp minor prelude was so right...powerful, haunting, brooding, ominous. I feel I just want to weep. Thank you Valentina.

@GabrielAlves-ge9gp 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Every word and every note, absolutely necessary! Thank you, Valentina! Brava!

@sherrie3362 Жыл бұрын

Such beauty...so amazing. Thank you Valentina, thank you

@pringr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I don’t think I’d have coped this year without music - playing piano and violin. I still miss choral singing and can’t wait to get back to it.

@lmgaulin 3 жыл бұрын

A gripping moment of very great music, interpreted in a sublime way and introduced by a magnificent and deeply moving commentary. Thank you for comforting us in these difficult times, Valentina Lisitsa. 🙏

@danielj9042 3 жыл бұрын

You are so musical!! I feel what you play!! Please don’t ever stop playing!! My friend saw you In concert and said you were the best pianist he had ever heard!

@Khloeevanspiano 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible, I love the dynamic changes. Thanks so much VAL!!

@paolo985 3 жыл бұрын

The Queen of the piano ! Thank you so much !!!

@Nadnyax 3 жыл бұрын

Ну это невероятное исполнение, что тут ещё можно сказать) Спасибо что вы есть у нас (у музыкантов 21 века) :3

@slentilus7439 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Val, for those words, and then music. Music transcending through so much time and change.

@DantewarheitAO 3 жыл бұрын

Hearing you finally play this prelude is so awesome and powerful to me. You have inspired my interest in classical music and piano for years and now that I finally got back to playing, you upload this piece I love and was working on. I have also put up my own playing on KZfaq, but it is far from being as accomplished. Thank you !

@b4rent 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched this seven times in a row. My roof must be leaking because there's water everywhere...but it's not raining. Rachmaninoff was my first love in classical music. The complexities of the chord progressions - the chilling lines of the lower octaves. You could be on the warmest of beaches and still feel what it's like to trudge through an everlasting snowstorm. Thank you Valentina!

@joshmast1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this beautiful music. I really appreciate the passion and feeling with which it was played. You and your playing are greatly appreciated.

@evergreendreamer6425 3 жыл бұрын

There are no words that can express what your gift of music means to us, especially in these times~ thank you 💜

@jolu2469 3 жыл бұрын

For all it's worth, sending a link of this to my grandkids... and thank you for all the time and effort you put into your online content, to share with us. Also, I love the new album, Le Onde. Thank you again, from California!

@whimsical3finiteartist 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 16 and learned this about a year ago, and I looked desperately to find a recording of you playing it. Thank you so much for playing this and showing it to us. You take such a different approach than most other pianists Ive seen play this. I look up to you so much.

@marinanath1145 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh , Valentina , you have made tears stream from my eyes yet once again due to the sheet beauty of your performance . Soham Satapathy , India .

@olegoleg7516 3 жыл бұрын

Обожая Ваши исполнения, для меня Вы лучший пианист 21 века из всех, кого я слышал. Особый шедевр это Ваша игра произведений Шопена. Спасибо за творчество

@SimonZimmermann82 Жыл бұрын

Clearly buried by KZfaq. Go lisitsa! You're a role model

@rogerward8047 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this. Thank you, Valentina!!

@michellelambert8749 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words and for your playing.

@ashleybarrie5343 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🥰. Love Rachmaninoff. Glad you're back❣️

@jcbfree Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. I love this song also. Very well done.

@galinagalinaa3581 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Valentina! You are great!

@finparkour 3 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this so long! Glad she made this finally!

@lmaobruh4808 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful music. It's as if angels are weeping as you play those ivory keys. Beautiful...

@shinelin3509 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the sharing, truly appreciated !

@Capfka 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic rendition of that great prelude, Val. Many more of them, please!

@eugenesun9920 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lisitsa. Even It was through the Virtual, It feels like your music was just next to me. Your Rachmaninoff makes me cheer up :D

@thibomeurkens2296 3 жыл бұрын

I love how it seems Olmsted easy when she plays it. It seems to go with such ease, her hands seem so calm. A truly magnificent performance!

@demetriosmaia1539 3 жыл бұрын

This year proved how important and essential art is to people do not go crazy. So never quit what you do because you are helping a lot with your music and interpretation. Congratulations for your work, you master it!

@michaeldempsey3281 2 жыл бұрын

Just so wonderful. Thank you

@nevillehough4191 3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy! Fantastic! thank you for all your hard work Valentina, Stay safe !

@tonygriffin_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Valentina, for your thoughtful words and this perfect piece - both are much needed and appreciated at this time especially.

@hairy_blotter 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly cannot even write down how much of an inspiration you are. Every time you play the piano seems to vocalize all your feelings and emotions. Mesmerizing, quite enchanting. I really hope to be able to listen to you live one day. Thank you so much.

@JasonBryantGreen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You have reignited the fire in so many of us. I am not a beginner to being a musician but I am with piano. You are such an inspiration and someone I strive to have even one percent of your gift. Thank you for sharing and happy practicing.

@guenterbuschek8665 3 жыл бұрын

you are right: music is not only entertainment - it has really healing powers for those in need, not very different from religion. we shall overcome! günter from vienna.

@seisty Жыл бұрын

Such a powerful piece! The goosebumps!

@ichdiewurst6153 3 жыл бұрын

You’ll always be my inspiration. Thanks for being in this world. Love from Myanmar.

@beansarebest9795 2 жыл бұрын

Valentina brings the passion out of the notes so good that I feel like I'm having my life flash past my eyes so gracefully while listening it's honestly magical

@antoncigur3727 3 жыл бұрын

You gave me the chills. Simply great.

@Maxalyich 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо. Вы потрясающие исполняете Рахманинова! Его третий концерт существует для меня только в вашем исполнении. Ещё раз спасибо!

@my31and37 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!...one of my all time favorite pieces...

@skymonez 3 жыл бұрын

So emotional and touching!! Thank you so much Valentina

@MultiEstebanquito 3 жыл бұрын

I dont think i can love you even more, youre my true inspiration since i started playing piano more than 10 years ago...., I remember being a kid and get amazed by your play the same way i get amazed today...., Everytime i hear you, you makes me want to be a better pianist.. Thanks for all that you give us, i really hope i can see you live and meet you someday, my best wishes, youre perfect as always

@user-kb7il1be3z 3 жыл бұрын

Такие проникновенные слова...

@alaintichadou5612 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful and atypic performance bravissimo!!

@shmitsmansdentureclinic9338 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Valentina! С благодарностью за как всегда великолепное исполнение!

@dancingdan1118 3 жыл бұрын

Valentina, I am once again moved by your work of art. I love that you uploaded this video. You once said classical music is something that all people can relate to. This prelude is just notes on a page, but I can hear you and what you are feeling through this piece. Thank you for the reminder that this is just a slow transition point in our lives, that one day all things can and will go back to normal.

@chadhaines7784 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ Your a gift that keeps on giving! ❤️ Thanks for the insightful words, and thanks for the music as always! Danke, Thanks, Спасибо!

@duolingoowl7043 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely wonderful. My favourite pianist and favourite composer!

@johannpetersen3637 3 жыл бұрын

Duo is mad at you because you didn't practice 40 hours today

@duolingoowl7043 3 жыл бұрын

@@johannpetersen3637 I am Duo. I cannot be angry at myself. Why are you not practicing, Johann?

@sallylarhette7083 Жыл бұрын

she brings the notes down to weave them into a silkness of thought and feeling

@pianoforever2934 3 жыл бұрын

Valentina You are a legenddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

@sebastianboeddinghaus3505 3 жыл бұрын

So grateful that I can listen to this straight after surgery! God Bless🙏❤️

@ninjaassassin27 3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard music spoken with such fire, passion, clarity, and unbridled love. Valentina, your music is a light in these dark times. Thank you.

@BrutalSnuggles 3 жыл бұрын

I played this. Well, I played the same notes she's playing, but it certainly never sounded that good. I can't even imagine what it's like being that capable on a piano, and I can play some pretty serious repertoire. Valentina blows my mind I seriously believe you're the best pianist alive. Thank you for sharing your gift and hard work with us

@makytondr8607 3 жыл бұрын

The piano plays a great role too. Obviously Valentina is an amazing pianist but anyone can sound better on a massive concert grand so don’t be too hard on yourself.

@BrutalSnuggles 3 жыл бұрын

@@makytondr8607 thanks for the kind words! But, oh, Ive played it on an 11' steinway and I aas including that in my comparison 😂 Its a hard pill to swallow, but I have. I'm not a talented pianist, I'm a hard working pianist. She's both, to the highest degree, and it shows.

@anelmadrigal5797 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your music 🎶🥰💐!

@savannahf.bergli 3 жыл бұрын

The future of pianists ! Beautiful music and video !

@og189 3 жыл бұрын

With Valentina, the différence with the others interprètes , it is that her play has a soul; before i was listening to Rachmaninov, with her i love him .vThank you for that.

@protitikhan3861 3 жыл бұрын

Before the pandemic, I dreamed of seeing you play live one day, but for now, this will do to mend my soul. Thank you maestro. Much love from Canada 🇨🇦❤

@williamfernandesdias5379 3 жыл бұрын

Just wonderfull! That was a really beautifull message! All off us are passing dificult times, some more than others, but at least we have the music! Thank you for the video!

@Lonelypressplay 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible, beautiful.

@reubenlouismusic 3 жыл бұрын

IT has been a difficult time, thank you for this beautiful performance!

@matteilceodeimatte 3 жыл бұрын

awesome! One of my favourite pieces, and played majestically! thank you valentina.

@jonnytheemo 3 жыл бұрын

I've been watching you for years, but for some reason hearing, the first chord of this piece just gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing your talent. Such an inspiration.

@fraudebs8786 3 жыл бұрын

Valentina, Thankyou for this. Your precious gift lightens this dark time ❤

@sakuntalabasu1493 3 жыл бұрын

You conjure up a storm on the piano and equally in my emotions, and the connection is established between you and me, musician and listener, human soul and human soul. It is not at a future time when we will overcome- it is in the present now and we have began to overcome. Make more of this wonderful music and it shall be done. Thank you for your intense sincerity in all you do.