Valentina Lisitsa. Chopin Nocturne Op 27 # 2 D Flat Major

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14 жыл бұрын

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I went through love-hate "relationship" with this Nocturne. When I was asked by Lanaudiere Fesitval to select 7 Nocturnes for the concert ( I never played any before - to my utter shame ) I had to quickly flip through the sheet music and pick ones I thought I might stand :-) This one was number "last" on my list of things to do. I didn't start learning it until it was almost too late ( those who watched my webcast of practice can confirm :-)). I dreaded the moment when I will get sick and tired of this sweetest thing ever written with its gorgeous but repetitious melody....
Then I had my "eureka" moment . it happened when I started looking at Chopin's metronome markings - in all other Nocturnes they were perfectly in sync with today's consensus - maybe little faster here , slower there... But this one - oh my God ! Lento Sostenuto marked as 50 beats per minute in half-measure ( 150BPM in eights ). You know how fast is it ???? Check-it out and see if you can keep up with Mr. Chopin LOL ..... i can't , I still play it waaaaaay under tempo .Let's see how many "critics" will leave comments saying it is too fast .....But , no matter what it makes a perfect sense- and suddenly my dread turned into astonishment at Chopin's genius.The whole piece is suddenly transformed from overly long sugary-syrupy chant to an exalted and impassioned speech- you make whatever you want of this speech , maybe it is a declaration of love ? after all - the piece ends with the most beautiful duet of two voices....
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@Mpompadour 6 ай бұрын

Chopins spirit was plugged straight into the heavenly realm when he composed this Nocturne. Ethereal.

@carlfenger 11 жыл бұрын

Valentina is one of very few souls who knows the depth of the soul and can also communicate the passion, pain, and beauty so eloquently, in this case, on the piano. She has been given a great gift, and she gives that gift to us. Oh, thank you Chopin, the composer who is she is channeling.

@jaybyon9x 10 жыл бұрын

in my opinion this is the most beautiful Chopin nocturne

@jesse8789 5 жыл бұрын

fair opinion, I think Chopin's (best) nocturne is op 48 no 1

@aaronmann9442 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Jay

@jeremy9951 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with Jesse

@dariowirtha7510 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with jay. Its a dream of mine to be able to play this. I can play some chopin nocturnes but have no idea how this piece compares in difficulty.

@ald5365 4 жыл бұрын

@@dariowirtha7510 It's harder than f minor opus 55 and b flat minor op 9, but it's completely playable, except if you want to play it at chopin's tempo :D

@AnAmericanComposer 13 жыл бұрын

I've always had a great love for Chopin. His style is unique from most composers...he had the ability to take a gentle, calm piece, such as this, and still give it excitement and energy that most other composers mightn't have done. You mirrored this ability, and whenever I look up a new song on KZfaq of something classical, I always check for a version by you, Valentina! Thank you for enhancing my KZfaq experience, you are an incredible pianist, and I love everything you play! Best wishes!

@Elian- 3 жыл бұрын

9 years later, is your love for Chopin still alive ?

@cloudrouju526 3 жыл бұрын

you are so kind!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😻🥳😻🥳😻😻🥳🥳🥳😻🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩🥰😘😘😘🥰😘😘🥰😘😘🥰😘🥰😘🥰😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😃😃😃😃😃😀😃😃😄😄😁😁😆😆😁😄😄😃😀😀😃😄😄😄😁😆😆😁😄😀😀😄😄😁😁😆😆😆😁😄

@michaelemberton5998 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the above - though not in E flat major is my favourite xx

@alyszacontwitchwithchopin3758 3 жыл бұрын

@@Elian- probably not

@Elian- 3 жыл бұрын

@@alyszacontwitchwithchopin3758 why not!

@Forgetit2697 8 жыл бұрын

My favourite piece ever.

@jyl123 6 жыл бұрын

Frédéric François Chopin lol

@SantiagoRodriguez-xz5pm 10 жыл бұрын

Most soothing music in the world. I love this Nocturne. Chopin is and will always be my favorite composer.

@il3280 5 жыл бұрын

Santiago Rodriguez Agreed

@adrianomenegueli 4 жыл бұрын

"Soothing"?... For me the most harrowing music in the world...

@christiansanden8005 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, best music ever

@eristonjuan 4 жыл бұрын

@@adrianomenegueli I agree, soothiness is not the word I would use, it certainly has a dark tone to it. It's like when you overcome something bug in your life.

@atticustay1 4 жыл бұрын

adriano menegueli I find it soothing too. Not happy, not relaxing, but soothing. Something to ease the difficulties of life.

@jjeff8302 2 жыл бұрын

Valentina is incredible. I first "saw" her perform Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata Mvt #3, where Valentina cranks out the tune with incredible proficiency. With this performance, I can see she is not only technically perfect, but also lyrically masterful. It is amazing to watch her hands. This performance moves me to tears.

@jaybyon9x 10 жыл бұрын

this is the most beautiful nocturne to me.. Who else thinks so?

@Sam-gx2ti 3 жыл бұрын

The Op. 27 Nos. 1 and 2 set are my favourite for sure.

@randykern1842 3 жыл бұрын

Me meee! That glorious bel canto melody is one of the finest things he ever wrote

@luizamsalgado 2 жыл бұрын

I DO!

@stephanepicault4477 2 жыл бұрын

That and Nocturne Op. 55 No. 2

@user-mv1sy1du9x Жыл бұрын

I thot so to !!!!❤

@cherzos6917 9 жыл бұрын

The most beautiful nocturne ever.

@ciaoitalia1727 3 жыл бұрын

Le sue mani danzano come farfalle sui tasti del pianoforte con grazia e perfezione...il risultato è un capolavoro di interpretazione. Pianista straordinaria!

@davegarred9015 3 жыл бұрын

What an unbelievable performance. How can you not cry...

@bobosqueakers 12 жыл бұрын

it really takes an amazing pianist to reveal Chopin 150 years later in all it's most incredible glory

@hunterlpdc94 13 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Chopin piece and I have listened to many recordings of it. This is by far the best performance I've heard of this completely ingenious piece. You play it so delicately at the beginning. I am just blown away by this performance.

@JulianOteroEspinosa 8 жыл бұрын

I like Valentina's comments, her technique, her wonderful gift that she shares with all of us. Years of training and a love of music that soothes our souls. Gracias, señora!!

@dj770usa 13 жыл бұрын

Lisitsa - you have a unique contribution to make. The way you hold you fingers - as if you are caressing a little child- the way you make every difficulty seem easy - all of this is really much less important than the visionary intensity you bring to your interpretations. It is mesmerizing.

@vqsstudio 2 жыл бұрын

My heart melts every time I hear this.

@TheMarkmarelli88 13 жыл бұрын

The artist's notes pulled me in, and I am enchanted. What a gift.

@mpalin11 11 жыл бұрын

This is starting to become my favourite piano piece of all time!

@dfjm53 12 жыл бұрын

I purchased the DVD and CD. This is my favorite and she plays it like no one else does. I believe Chopin himself would be amazed and playing the cd every day (if he had it) like I do. That's right, call me a fanatic but I have the CD in my car and always play it and don't know why but it shakes my spirit, which is what Chopin intended. Move your hands, shake your head, feel the music with your entire body and enjoy the fruit of your efforts......Thank you, Lisitsa!

@phfashions 12 жыл бұрын

You are so beautiful with your hands and your words of Mr. Chopin. My favorite of all composers. You play his pieces with such elegance and yes the respect towards this Nocturne's always goes overlooked it is by far the hardest for me to play. Thank you for keeping him alive to future generations seeing a lovely lady playing the piano:-)

@annapetruskova4225 7 жыл бұрын

the way her hands are touching the piano tiles..beautiful

@eristonjuan 4 жыл бұрын

piano tiles

@cloudia.-. 4 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♀️

@polka678 3 жыл бұрын

Did you really just refer to piano keys as tiles?

@SamuelH 3 жыл бұрын

It’s annoying me actually

@hk4672 3 жыл бұрын

honey, piano tiles is a phone game

@ferpirata76 9 жыл бұрын

She nails the real spirit of this piece. Beautiful performance full of feeling!

@lewashcliffe 2 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of Valentina's playing. I particularly love watching her long, graceful hands as they seem to lovingly stroke the music from the keys. Gorgeous, as is the woman.

@ThePiosenkarz 11 жыл бұрын

As the Polish I'm double impressed, I've heard many interpretations it this masterpiece yet this one is as gentle as the Composer was ...

@RedZed1974 7 жыл бұрын

I love this piece played by anyone. It stands out with it's own beauty and presence no matter who's hands are playing or the tempo they choose or the lack/abundance of rubato they stir up. It's flawless in any incarnation.

@moOnlightloveH 9 жыл бұрын

so so wonderful, i'm hoping to play piano like you some day really. I've been playin for about 8 years and I can't stop imagine a future where I can play like you valentina! I'm really motivated so I'm gonna to practise a lot so one day I can sound like this!

@MaybelleStyle 13 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourits in terms of tonal contrast, lyricism, thematic materials/changes, and OH GOD the modulation. Lovely tempo too; far from saccharine. I wonder why they don't perform this more often at weddings - it paints love so truthfully in ALL its tonal qualities - sweetness, love, elation, sorrow, and so forth - beautified, of course, in the art of fiction so wonderfully realized by Chopin.

@neurokid1 10 жыл бұрын

I was hypnotized by her hands..

@beatrizsusanadubson8849 6 жыл бұрын

ME TOO,,HER HANDS:A BEAUTY.-

@adrianomenegueli 4 жыл бұрын

I was hypnotized by his music...

@akshhat 4 жыл бұрын

@Alice Ling26 valentina has a really particular style of playing the piano. it's not recommended to beginners and people trying to get their technique right, but she has years and years of practice and she has mastered this style of playing

@mikemcginn4232 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I found it dramatic and unnecessary, distracting...so much extra movement, but I guess she keeps calm and loose by doing that with her wrists. Looks silly imo

@helostcontroll 4 жыл бұрын

i'm playing this at an academy gala at the most important theatre in my country on November. wish me luck.

@janedawson335 4 жыл бұрын

You’ll be magnificent 💕

@helostcontroll 4 жыл бұрын

@@janedawson335 thank you, i surely hope so, it's not in my plans to make a fool of myself in front of that many people lmao

@janedawson335 4 жыл бұрын

helostcontroll ...I’m sure you won’t 😊

@arlandeetagaytayan4154 4 жыл бұрын

Wish you luck! 👍

@jyca3101 4 жыл бұрын

it's been 4 months now, how's life helostcontrol

@jamesnpiano 8 жыл бұрын

This is sublime, Valentina! Thank you for your art. You keep on reminding us of the forgotten light in a world filled with darkness.

@Orchidmother 11 жыл бұрын

I first heard this music nearly 40 years ago at a recital I attended in college. I had a cassette recorder to tape it and wore out the tape. I lost connection with this music for over 25 years. I heard it on public radio and had to pull over to hear it and write down its name. Since then I have adopted it as my live music. There is something so haunting, so magical, yet so mysterious about it that it can't help but speak for me. I love this sweetly emotional and clear rendition. Thank You.

@oaponanmtb2917 Жыл бұрын

This rendition has staying power. First heard it over six years ago and it still sounds as good now as it did then. Thank you Valentina.

@willthain727music 10 жыл бұрын

OMG 3:33 I'm playing this and I can't believe how she just whizzed right through that!!! A truly spectacular performer!!

@mariarotaru8726 4 жыл бұрын

Listen to this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5aGm652t8jMm3k.html

@leongatha6 12 жыл бұрын

Just listened to Solomon and Horowitz versions for reference. Val's is truly one of the great interpretations of this most beautiful of chopin's many beauties. I'll go listen to her a few (hundred) more times now.

@iwasagasman 13 жыл бұрын

The beauty of the music is matched by the beauty of the filming. It's superb. Valentina's hands remind me of a coutship dance of two large graceful spiders. I could watch it over and over. And I do.

@bruitfats 5 жыл бұрын

i am too high to watch hands do that i almost gagged but i am excited to save this and let future sober me cry tears at how hecking beautiful this video is :')

@nrynston 9 жыл бұрын

D-flat major - the key of the moon - very beautiful and yes, the voicing at the end is wonderful.

@jessicaunverzagt6616 6 жыл бұрын

nrynston agreed

@luisalbertochiche 5 жыл бұрын

Music of Chopin, peace, is like a whisper in the dark. Amazzing Valentina in her interpretation!

@lopezcarlos1734 Жыл бұрын

Des notes survolant la portée, Des doigts comme des ailes d'oiseaux de fumée, Ce sont les touches du piano qui jouent sur tes doigts... Magique Valentina.

@NaughtGinger 9 жыл бұрын

The rich crisp touch of the keys makes ones heart sing-beautiful. Thanks for lifting me up this day-blessings back to you for the upload. I'm falling in love with all he wrote so richly, thank you, Chopin.

@gio240179 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorit Op of Chopin. I love it. it's a dream

@TheSaranda100 10 жыл бұрын

Slow or fast, no matter how it is played it makes my heart ache and yearn for something...I do not even know what it is, it just leaves me breathless. All I know is that there is so much beauty in this nocturne that I cannot stop listening to it...and loving it.

@MDkid1 10 жыл бұрын

It really is a marvel of nature....this piece.

@jaybyon9x 10 жыл бұрын

So bad, Chopin died at the age of 39, If he could live longer, there would be more of beautiful nocturnes like this!

@anagram80100 10 жыл бұрын

Yes! I always wonder what other pieces would have been written if he had lived a little longer...but I suppose we'll never know! A shame, haha.

@eristonjuan 4 жыл бұрын

I guess he finished his mission early

@user-bv8wm9oz2y 4 жыл бұрын

If he didn't suffer from an illness, he could've married the woman he loved too.

@gustavotbf 4 жыл бұрын

Juan Rocha perfect!

@user-xt4ur6cv9f 3 ай бұрын

Долгих лет жизни, но время жизни Шопена напрямую связано с качеством его музыки, жалко, не долго, зато очень продуктивно

@jeremyellismusic 8 жыл бұрын

This was a thumbs up within 5 seconds. One of my favs, and such a great feel.

@lliina5644 5 жыл бұрын

0:05

@trickzabelle 13 жыл бұрын

I'm a college student working on this piece, and I've experienced what you talk about in the description with the tempo. I find your take on it combines the grace of a slower performance with a sort of refreshing and not overbearing passion. I am inspired. Thank you!

@OperaBuff1935 4 жыл бұрын

Valentina, I love the way your fingers just tickle the ivories. Chopin is special and you are special the way you play him.

@muz1kars 12 жыл бұрын

I'm going to play this nocturne in a few days for an audition, and I still struggle with some passages. So I thought, let's watch great pianists' version to see if I'm allowed to play it a little more slowly. It was such a relief to find this video, until I read the text above it ! For sure the melody is much more fluid when it's a little faster, but this is SO HARD !!!

@carlklein3806 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful hands and demeanor at the piano. A pleasure to watch and hear.

@umetnica82 5 күн бұрын

This is my favourite. I Just like it played slower. I listened to it while I was staying in the hospital with my premature babies

@Anastasia-Mak-MAk 7 жыл бұрын

Frederic Chopin, the great Polish composer, one of the brightest representatives of romanticism in music, one of the creative individuals throughout the world culture, music and contemplation of creation, bright, clean, beautiful music for centuries!!!) Unique, lovely Chopin's music performed by excellent world-class pianist Valentina Lisitsa. Excellent execution. The extraordinary tenderness and sadness covers listening to this work, it is impossible to listen to without crying. Very delicate, beautiful and emotional game, a great moment, extravagance, charm, craftsmanship conquered millions of hearts. A unique talent to penetrate deeply into the very essence of the music, with magnificent compelling improvisations, listening to his excellent performance results my heart tremble. Thank you for a magical performance of this masterpiece.

@wheres_wolfie 7 жыл бұрын

Nonna Mak I'm pretty proud to be polish lol . I think the emotive nature of the work that comes from this country is because of the indescribably hardships we've endured. (3rd generation pole here)

@personalprivate7647 8 жыл бұрын

The free flowing hands that even when they must leave the keyboard, her heart and musical sense cary on the line and directionality and feeling of the phrase. I wish I could study with you and ask you to help me blast through the physical tension that paralyzes me at the piano. Thx

@abiquafarmgirl 10 жыл бұрын

Love it!! Your hands are so relaxed and graceful! I was just playing this and decided to look it up to see what it really sounds like! Hard to sight-read Chopin with a 4 month old baby on my lap.. lol Thank you!

@peterjongsma3221 Жыл бұрын

Such Consolation. On a sad sad Day. Oh Valentina!. Australia is crying. Your Fingers Grip My Heart.

@MattCarterUK 11 жыл бұрын

As soon as the expressive hands caressed the keys before playing I KNEW this was going to be good. This piece needs to be felt while playing. It was a pleasure to hear, wonderfully performed.

@giselepower9826 9 жыл бұрын

La musica fa bene al cuore e all'anima........ La musica può nominare l'innominabile e comunicare l'inconoscibile.

@pianofuentes 9 жыл бұрын

Valentina...For me...you are the best...!!! from Santiago of Chile, the Claudio Arrau's Country

@jorgebeto1827 6 жыл бұрын

Cristian Fuentes excelente coterráneo

@Rehtor 6 жыл бұрын

Somos dos!!!

@caelislilia 4 жыл бұрын

Lisitsa meeting Chopin, what a huge, extraordinarry happiness for us! spassiba, Spassiba!!!!!

@TheKYZR 11 жыл бұрын

......annnnnd I thought Chopin's Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2 was his most beautiful piece. The level of emotions evoked by this performance is simply through the roof! Cheers to Chopin and thank you Valentina for the performance!

@Anonymous09o9 5 жыл бұрын

Her fingers are pampering the piano chords like a spring breeze!

@BenWu63 5 жыл бұрын

161 dislikes doesn't make sense to me. Who would dislike this recording? It is so beautiful that it is almost impossible to dislike. Come on people!!!🙄

@starboy288 12 жыл бұрын

A highlight of Chopin's utter genius in pianistic composition. Too beautiful. Lovingly rendered here. Most enjoyable. How wonderful it must have been to hear Chopin himself play his piano compositions!

@JDTNYC32 12 жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful re-interpretation--beautifully voiced, delicate, sensual. The tempo and dynamics are perfectly matched and balanced. Perfect control and use of rubato. This is absolutely astonishing. Ms. Lisitsa never lets me down.

@davidsyw1 10 жыл бұрын

I like your interpretation and pace. Your performance has inspired me to work at learning to play this piece, a work-in-progress project for me.

@ash101806 7 жыл бұрын

I love the way and sensitivity, I would also like to a CD of nocturnes... or best of Chpoin

@TJ_into_the_wild 13 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful and as close to perfection as I have ever heard this piece played. Be grateful for such a woderful talent.

@daviddaniel2302 2 жыл бұрын

Ah! Valentina on ne vous voit pas. On ne voit que vos mains, et quelles mains! leur finesse, leur légèreté, cette façon unique, jamais vue ailleurs de lever les mains comme les ailes d'un papillon, le son cristallin du Bosendorfer. J'étais mélancolique ce soir,pour une belle histoire d'amour qui finit avant d'avoir commencé, mais ce Nocturne de Chopin, qui sonne sous vos doigts comme votre 3eme Consolation de Lizst a éffacé mon chagrin. Et je peux dormir serein. Merci fée Valentina.

@anisarmientodelapuente2850 9 жыл бұрын

Sublime!!!

@kradomirchoukroutov6362 8 жыл бұрын

Really excellent, bravo!

@phenbuz 11 жыл бұрын

In my opinion and for my heart this is the more beautiful music in the world. I can see the dance of your hands. Its wonderful job. God bless you. Thank you.

@CaptainBrawnson 13 жыл бұрын

This particular Nocturne is one of my favorite pieces of music, but I have never heard it played like this before. There is so much emotion in it this way, not just the slow, contemplative air it is usually played with, but passion and liveliness. Thank you for tuis wonderful

@carlosmp2043 8 жыл бұрын

I m impressed none of the shigatsu wa kimi no uso fans commented on this

@FFFFFFF-FFFFFFFUUUUCCCC 7 жыл бұрын

*ANYONE ELSE FROM [ANIME/VIDEOGAME/FILM]?!!??!?!?! PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL IF YOU LIKE MY COMMENT THANKS!!! PEACE

@carlosmp2043 7 жыл бұрын

Wilhelm Scream lawl

@MrKaheden 7 жыл бұрын

I'm myself a big shigatsu fan and if there is no one there its maybe because the nocturne wasn't listed in the tracks of the anime. Actually, I discovered this piece because of this anime. But maybe there is no dat much "Shigaaaaaaatsu

@carlosmp2043 7 жыл бұрын

MrKaheden I liked the anime a lot too (1st anime I ever watched), but I dont really like seeing comments like that flood these videos, and even less on videos with pieces that weren't in the anime. But yeah, maybe they ARE amazed by her playing lol.

@PseudoResonance 6 жыл бұрын

I mean this was barely in there for what, 1 minute? It was hardly even audible and wasn't listed anywhere else as being included, nor was it in the soundtrack. You'd really have to go looking for it.

@SingAPsalms 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. This is my favorite Chopin Nocturne. I can never finish listening to it without shedding tears.

@ndirlap 7 жыл бұрын

Ballet, musicality and personality at the same time..Thank you so much Valentina! You're the best I've ever SEEN and HEARD!

@davidtamrazyandavid 9 жыл бұрын

I went through love-hate "relationship" with this Nocturne. When I was asked by Lanaudiere Fesitval to select 7 Nocturnes for the concert ( I never played any before - to my utter shame ) I had to quickly flip through the sheet music and pick ones I thought I might stand :-) This one was number "last" on my list of things to do. I didn't start learning it until it was almost too late ( those who watched my webcast of practice can confirm :-)). I dreaded the moment when I will get sick and tired of this sweetest thing ever written with its gorgeous but repetitious melody.... Then I had my "eureka" moment . it happened when I started looking at Chopin's metronome markings - in all other Nocturnes they were perfectly in sync with today's consensus - maybe little faster here , slower there... But this one - oh my God ! Lento Sostenuto marked as 50 beats per minute in half-measure ( 150BPM in eights ). You know how fast is it ???? Check-it out and see if you can keep up with Mr. Chopin LOL ..... i can't , I still play it waaaaaay under tempo .Let's see how many "critics" will leave comments saying it is too fast .....But , no matter what it makes a perfect sense- and suddenly my dread turned into astonishment at Chopin's genius.The whole piece is suddenly transformed from overly long sugary-syrupy chant to an exalted and impassioned speech- you make whatever you want of this speech , maybe it is a declaration of love ? after all - the piece ends with the most beautiful duet of two voices....

@henrald5963 9 жыл бұрын

that was amazing !!!!

@lovecherryzoldyck 8 жыл бұрын

this is like.... I'm sweating wow ethereal

@monicamarialavino1979 3 жыл бұрын

The interpretation of Valentina Lisitsa meets to perfection the color so indispensable to play Chopin : congratulations!

@foxtrotnow 3 жыл бұрын

Indescribably beautiful. This is my favorite interpretation of this my favorite nocturne. It holds a special place in my heart. Thank you Valentina.

@slug182 8 жыл бұрын

Started hearing, 30 seconds passed, already crying

@BenWu63 5 жыл бұрын

Really?! I was so touched but I didn’t 😭

@dougraddi908 4 жыл бұрын

That's because your a Nancy

@drichards1100 12 жыл бұрын

This is one for Royal Albert Hall. An exquisite interpretation. Thank you for putting it online.

@queenofhearts4475 10 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite performance of the piece. I think her interpretation here is pure perfection.

@anthonyaustin1375 Жыл бұрын

Valentina interpretation is magical the crescendo leading up to the 1.20 min mark and around about 3.00😢 then the million grace note passage so light ,airy effortlessly...also her chopin etudes are so different anyone else she's amazing!

@randykern1842 7 жыл бұрын

She is to Chopin what Kempff was to Beethoven. They're perfect for each other and were born to do this

@Thiago-px9ev 7 жыл бұрын

Randy Kern She plays Beethoven and Rachmaninoff at a extreme beauty too. Well she plays all at a extreme beauty...

@jorgebeto1827 6 жыл бұрын

I dont agree arrau is Beethoven

@enumoni2252 6 жыл бұрын

jorge m Really? I've always held Arrau in as high of esteem as Rubenstein or lisitsa for Chopin.. I guess I've never heard him play Beethoven, which I certainly will now.

@randykern1842 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you all thought it was imperative I heed your disagreements. So glad!

@LukeFaulkner 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Valentina, I've been listening to your music for nearly a decade and in that time have learned the piano to a reasonable standard myself (though not nearly as good as you!) I've recently written a homage to Chopin and would love to hear your thoughts (if you have the time to listen, but no worries if not!) P.S. you are incredible!

@Larryserkin 6 жыл бұрын

I was impressed! A bit Lisztian in the middle, but the theme is certainly Chopin.

@LukeFaulkner 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I think you're right, actually! And there is a bit of Blumenfeld Op.24 near the end, haha.

@lordpagano 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked it! I've always wondered what the lost works of Chopin contained. It's so sad that there are only 21 nocturnes.

@kwh4754 5 жыл бұрын

refreshing, lively, impassioned and such clear purpose and direction in this rendition. thanks Ms. Lisitsa

@alle3437 11 жыл бұрын

It looks like as if she was caressing the piano. So gentle, and beautiful it is haunting.. I'm just out of words..

@musicpianoman 10 жыл бұрын

Interesting how fluid her fingers and hand movements are. It's like she's performing yoga exercises over the keyboard.

@janellewong8369 10 жыл бұрын

so true....when i play this song, my hands are like a mess....a disgrace to see

@MDkid1 10 жыл бұрын

I find her hands distracting, and that flat handed occasional upward fingering rather annoying to watch.

@theresabagley5242 9 жыл бұрын

I completely agree! And I love the way she sings through this piece without even opening her mouth. Such a beautiful performance!

@GeorgeLopezRockz123 9 жыл бұрын

MDkid1 Chopin taught all his students to play like the way she is doing it. Soft lower hands. If you don't like it, close your damn eyes and listen =)

@melodicadencearche2338 7 жыл бұрын

musicpianoman I'd like her to perform some yoga over my keyboard, naaaaasayn

@mikyonmars 7 жыл бұрын

incredible! You should make a nocturnes CD

@Seleuce 7 жыл бұрын

YAY!!!!

@wheres_wolfie 7 жыл бұрын

Mike :) oh myyyyyy I WISH

@wheres_wolfie 7 жыл бұрын

ValentinaLisitsa omg I didn't realize she actually responded. VALENTINA PLEASE PLEASE

@jmuench420 7 жыл бұрын

On the off chance you see this... Do you or will you have any of your music available in high res formats? (i.e. 24 bit FLAC or DSD/SACD)

@wheres_wolfie 7 жыл бұрын

Munch, she's a virtuosic pianist lmao you think she's going to answer your tech questions

@CaptainBrawnson 13 жыл бұрын

I have listened to this piece hundreds of times, and this was truly something of an epiphany. It's like a beautiful oration in a foreign language, remarkable in it's own right, but so much more so when you understand it. The piece feels so much more "right" this way.

@Peyton_Urich 9 жыл бұрын

Love it, I get chills every time I here it!!!!!!!!!

@user-gk2eg4to7h 8 жыл бұрын

no matter what my opinion... I strongly suggest that we all shouldn't judge such people.. such artists who spent every minute of their life giving body and soul in art... the least we can do is to show some respect and as always.. if you dont have something nice to say don't bother saying it...

@antoniovmu4902 8 жыл бұрын

@brharley0546 8 жыл бұрын

I don't agree with that. I'm a classical performer myself, and I think that criticism helps to play the piece better. we will never be able to play a piece "perfectly" and because of that we need the thoughts of other people about our playing.

@JessicaWilliamspianist 7 жыл бұрын

You compete with air. Competition destroys art.

@antoniovmu4902 7 жыл бұрын

Jessica Williams right! thank you!

@wheres_wolfie 7 жыл бұрын

Jessica your comment is a generous breath of fresh air in my lungs . THANK you

@oscareduardobolivarmanzano2009 8 жыл бұрын

Amor

@keman25 13 жыл бұрын

It's the first time I hear this piece, but I do not think I need to check out another version of it... This one is absolutely perfect.

@tetyanachorna8139 6 жыл бұрын

Just marvelous!! Thanks

@rosamro 4 жыл бұрын

I can't read sheet music and I swear I don't know anything about music, I'm a lover who gets caught up in chords and travels to places where few would go. I love this nocturne and consider Arthur Rubinstein his best performer. You, Valentina, were the second person who made me hear and listen to the song several times. Your hands play the piano as if it were so delicate that the notes could get hurt if you "missed" the touch. Sorry for daring to give my opinion. I know that piano is not an easy instrument to learn and requires many years of practice, but I am human and as such I observe and draw conclusions. Congratulations! I wish you fall in love with Chopin and toast us with the most beautiful chords.

@nocopiesminombre 8 жыл бұрын

Words failed me...

@alanblackwood1 2 жыл бұрын

I've been chasing around for this Nocturne. Now I have it. Thank you, thank you, Valentina! Alan in London

@maggotish 13 жыл бұрын

this is so beautiful i simply broke down in tears. the piece is remarkable. and valentina, you are so eloquent with each note. this is outright the most technical i have ever seen from any of your videos. i am truly moved deeply. thank you.