My Grandmother was a Cassically trained pianist who played all the classics on radio. She used to listen to Liberace on the radio before he was on tv. I have been a professional guitarist for over 50 years. And also play piano and banjo. I have always loved Liberace and his playing and showmanship. He was one of a kind for sure. Years ago i visited The Liberace Museum in Nevada. What a gentle talented man he was. God Bless him and all the years he gave his talent to the world( for a price of course).
Damn! His control, voicing, even scale,...this guy was NOT just a Vegas act. I know, I know...he waters down somethings (I've performed this piece), but his HEART...is music. Liberace was NOT about notes. He was all about the music. Someone please bring this back.
My wife and I were privileged to see him perform live in Melbourne Australia in 1985 before he took ill. We have his personally signed program and an LP we bought that night. One night we willl never forget.
Heavens! Wasn't that marvelous! I'm in awe..Liberace was a true one of a kind. Bless his memory for all the pleasure he gave his public. A joy forever. Thanks for posting.
He was a very kind and gentle human being . His gift , he shared with all of us . He was a part of this wonderful Universe and his legacy was his music. Always remember him , I know I will.
Always enjoyed his pieces, showmanship, wit, and always smiling. He made everything look so easy. I like the idea he had about letting everyday people know about classical music, and how it could be enjoyed by all.
Liberace was such a warm and fun-loving man, who clearly enjoyed what he was doing, as much as those who enjoyed listening to and watching him do it. I think Liberace brought some very special joy to this world, and I see nothing wrong with what he did. He was beyond a mere competent pianist, who chose to bring a smile and a sparkle to his showmanship. He may not have been your cup of tea. But others certainly liked what this man was pouring from his pot.
Entertaining and astoundingly flamboyant, Liberace, like most of the brilliant, was ahead of his time. His unusual attire and lifestyle of candelabras and jewels was intriguing and fun to all, because he just did what he liked to do. He was truly original. He always makes me smile.
I really really really think that to play romantic music, you just need a flamboyant personality, and that is why Liberace just fits like a glove for this
I used to watch Liberace on t.v. growing up. Such brilliant talent! I am also a professional musician and know well the arduous long hours of practice practice practice prior to doing a concert tour. THANKYOU LIBERACE !!! ( for the years of hearing you play).
Among the many things that set Liberace apart from typical "classically trained pianists"; he made classical music accessible, entertaining and communicating to common folk, while mixing in more familiar tunes...but always presenting it with all the ceremonial pomp and glitter he knew it deserved. That's why he's called "Mr. Showmanship".
You know, I'm 20 years old, and Liberace is one of my favorite musicians. Of course I love music anyways, but the way he played was MARVELOUS in every way. It takes talent to play like that. As well as I'm watching this because one of my FAVORITE composers is Tchaikovsky
Nice to read that you are thirty one now hope u have survived virus l am eighty saw Liberace in person first when l was thirteen in 1956 luv olive England xx
@Olive Lane Oh wow! I forgot about this comment! Olive, thank you for bringing me back. I am 31 now! I had the virus twice and still standing (sometimes barely ha) Amazing how time flies. I hope you have many more years on you. Stay safe, and thank you for bringing me back to this.
Liberace played with such perfection and with such life in everything he played. A prodigy who chose not to pursue the concert stage, but rather to take the music he loved to the people who truly loved him and his music--the common folk. His influence on the entire music world will never be known!
Such an entertainer, yet a pro in showmanship, talented, witty, always a smile, and he adored his fans and always told them so with even a sincere thank you at closing every performance. I would have loved to have seen one of his shows . Rest in peace sir.
makes me shiver it is so beautiful he makes you feel part of the music I saw him in vegas in 1967 I still get the same feeling when he plays I think it is because he puts his whole self into it
Victor Borge once said "the world is full of great pianists but the only two most people remember is me and Liberace". I think that referred to the showmanship at which Liberace created standards that modern "stars" have no hope of reaching.
One of only a meager handful of the top super geniuses that have walked the earth. A tortured soul who felt he had to hide his secret, and that was a great tragedy. We sincerely wish he never had to carry that burden and we pray he's found rest and comfort in the arms of his beloved Jesus.
From what I see I would have seen no different anyways. Possibly in his eyes he didn't want to be known as a gay performer but just a performer. He didn't perform to speak for a certain group of people he performed because that was obviously what he enjoyed. Regardless he gave off a unique persona on stage and that's that.
@@rickdeckard1075 Mate, that can't be demonstrable because the very existence of people who enjoy him shatters the notion that he's universally boring.
Yes I consider it an honor to have been there that night. We very nearly didnt go as the prices were $100 a ticket, but I sad to my wife what the hell lets go, we might never ever see him in person again. Little did I reaslise how prophetic those words were going to be.
Liberace - Tonight We Love: [Tchaikovsky - Concerto in D Flat Minor; in which in this music video Liberace gave credit to the music artist, and Liberace always credited the creators of the magnificent songs he played.] your music composition's Liberace are always captivating with so much indepth passion! TY 'showmanlee' for uploading this music video. :) Trinkett
I remember when I was a youngster seeing Liberace on the tv when his music was controlling a fantastic water feature it was magic - he had just released his new LP 'a brand new me'
Both Tchaikovsky and Liberace were brilliant musicians who had to hide their sexualities to protect their careers and livelihoods, tragically romantic to see him playing such a beautiful song
Lee was my neighbor in Palm Springs. My family owned 222 Chino Drive, across from Lee's house. I was married in the church next door some decades later. :-) The home is recently owned by one of Kirk Douglas's sons (not Michael) and was formerly the love-nest of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard (!) as well as a United States ambassador (!). I didn't see Lee while I lived there due to his hectic schedule and my relative youth but the Baby Grand Piano that was there is now here at my place (downstairs) and has weathered 2 generations playing on it rather well I might add) including Miss April who has stunned with some extemporaneous compositions lasting lengthy periods in-between her guitar, trumpet, and violin. My mom hosted a number of walkthroughs at Lee's place in-between her Palm Springs Life society page editorship and the Desert Sun. :-))))
Brandon Greenleaf Despite your disbelief there really are people with more interesting lives than your own. Clues to his credibility include the use of a real name and a real address. Pretenders never furnish such details as they can easily prove them wrong.
Stuart Cracraft - That is wonderful indeed! Liberace was wonderful in so man ways. It is comforting o see effects his life has had on others. by the way - I too love Palm Springs!
Gosh, what a special performance.he was so talented, witty, kind and gentle.my Gramma met him in California and had her picture taken with him by his convertible.she loved him so much.his constant smile made u comfortable, like he was part of ur family.i miss him.
One of the best pianists ever to live.....Liberace, an unreplaceable talent.
My Grandmother was a Cassically trained pianist who played all the classics on radio. She used to listen to Liberace on the radio before he was on tv. I have been a professional guitarist for over 50 years. And also play piano and banjo. I have always loved Liberace and his playing and showmanship. He was one of a kind for sure. Years ago i visited The Liberace Museum in Nevada. What a gentle talented man he was. God Bless him and all the years he gave his talent to the world( for a price of course).
Liberace was a prodigy and a virtuoso; classically trained. A brilliant pianist. Don't put him down. He has stunning classical technique.
And he has a style all his own. He still makes me smile. I'm 35 but I'm a senior. ;-)
He was probably one of the best
Damn! His control, voicing, even scale,...this guy was NOT just a Vegas act. I know, I know...he waters down somethings (I've performed this piece), but his HEART...is music. Liberace was NOT about notes. He was all about the music. Someone please bring this back.
He’s the best,
My favorite,
He’s as good if not better then any classical piano purest
I am not gay, yet I adore him for his personality and talent. With my ears I listen and with my heart I danced with every key stroke he played.
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Don’t need to be gay to appreciate his bravado and his music
The ultimate blend of showman and musician. Gifted genius!
My wife and I were privileged to see him perform live in Melbourne Australia in 1985 before he took ill. We have his personally signed program and an LP we bought that night. One night we willl never forget.
Greatest pianist and all around entertainer!
Wonderful rendition.
I was born in 99 and didn't know of Him until a few years ago, I'm so glad I discovered him music - it always makes me happy :)
I fell in love with this concerto when I was a small child in Russia and my love never fainted...
Pure magic.
thank you Liberace,,,,you are the man..
The greatest pianist of all time.love this. Marlain
Heavens! Wasn't that marvelous! I'm in awe..Liberace was a true one of a kind. Bless his memory for all the pleasure he gave his public. A joy forever. Thanks for posting.
To have that talent....amazing
This song can't be beat ! Striking ! Entrancing !
He was a very kind and gentle human being . His gift , he shared with all of us . He was a part of this wonderful Universe and his legacy was his music. Always remember him , I know I will.
incomparable, he was a great pianist.
how easy liberace makes it look to play tchaikovsky a great pianist one never to be repeated
Always enjoyed his pieces, showmanship, wit, and always smiling. He made everything look so easy. I like the idea he had about letting everyday people know about classical music, and how it could be enjoyed by all.
Very well done Liberace.
Excerpts from a very technically demanding but still beautiful piano concerto.
Im speechless.... wow..... Fantastic !!
Liberace was such a warm and fun-loving man, who clearly enjoyed what he was doing, as much as those who enjoyed listening to and watching him do it. I think Liberace brought some very special joy to this world, and I see nothing wrong with what he did. He was beyond a mere competent pianist, who chose to bring a smile and a sparkle to his showmanship. He may not have been your cup of tea. But others certainly liked what this man was pouring from his pot.
I really wish he was still with us
Fabulous music...
I miss Liberace. Beyond amazing!
He was a great pianist.
Thanks Bob for sent it me.
He is a great performer,just magnificent! what can i say he is Liberace. Bravo!!
Thanx for sharing whit us...
Beautiful Tchaikovsky piano concerto 1 .This music played by the Great pianist and the orchestra is simply '' Wonderful''.
He played this perfect as he did with ever other music he played. And I saw in play in concert.
I love this piece from Tchaikovsky... magnificent! Thanks for sharing.
Entertaining and astoundingly flamboyant, Liberace, like most of the brilliant, was ahead of his time. His unusual attire and lifestyle of candelabras and jewels was intriguing and fun to all, because he just did what he liked to do. He was truly original. He always makes me smile.
I really really really think that to play romantic music, you just need a flamboyant personality, and that is why Liberace just fits like a glove for this
The king of piano
I used to watch Liberace on t.v. growing up. Such brilliant talent! I am also a professional musician and know well the arduous long hours of practice practice practice prior to doing a concert tour. THANKYOU LIBERACE !!! ( for the years of hearing you play).
I'm a 14 year old kid, and i listen to this sonf everysingle day :)
A masterpiece by a master
Makes it look effortless, this man is a legend
I saw liberace when he was on TV. Yes, in the 50's. I fell in love with him. I was a teeny bopper. I still love him and his genuis.
Among the many things that set Liberace apart from typical "classically trained pianists"; he made classical music accessible, entertaining and communicating to common folk, while mixing in more familiar tunes...but always presenting it with all the ceremonial pomp and glitter he knew it deserved. That's why he's called "Mr. Showmanship".
As always; beautiful.
He sure could play. Fantastic!
In entertainment history , he surely was very unique and one of a kind , there will never be anyone like him again !
Lee is and always will be a legend. I love watching this genius on the piano, everyday.
You know, I'm 20 years old, and Liberace is one of my favorite musicians. Of course I love music anyways, but the way he played was MARVELOUS in every way. It takes talent to play like that. As well as I'm watching this because one of my FAVORITE composers is Tchaikovsky
Nice to read that you are thirty one now hope u have survived virus l am eighty saw Liberace in person first when l was thirteen in 1956 luv olive England xx
@Olive Lane Oh wow! I forgot about this comment! Olive, thank you for bringing me back. I am 31 now! I had the virus twice and still standing (sometimes barely ha) Amazing how time flies. I hope you have many more years on you. Stay safe, and thank you for bringing me back to this.
Liberace played with such perfection and with such life in everything he played. A prodigy who chose not to pursue the concert stage, but rather to take the music he loved to the people who truly loved him and his music--the common folk. His influence on the entire music world will never be known!
bella interpretazione, Liberace è l magnifico
Such an entertainer, yet a pro in showmanship, talented, witty, always a smile, and he adored his fans and always told them so with even a sincere thank you at closing every performance. I would have loved to have seen one of his shows . Rest in peace sir.
Liberace!!! I love him!!
makes me shiver it is so beautiful he makes you feel part of the music I saw him in vegas in 1967 I still get the same feeling when he plays I think it is because he puts his whole self into it
How are you doing today my name is EricMoore
One of my "guilty pleasures". Watching old episodes of Liberace's show.
Such a great piece. He played it great.
Victor Borge once said "the world is full of great pianists but the only two most people remember is me and Liberace".
I think that referred to the showmanship at which Liberace created standards that modern "stars" have no hope of reaching.
That's because they both had such a winsome personality. I've only ever heard Viktor Borge play a few pieces, but his humour is unmatched.
Who Is Víctor borge? 😂😂😂 Liberace was a child prodigy and became a prodigy man. He was a great pianist and played all the melodies from memory.
One of only a meager handful of the top super geniuses that have walked the earth. A tortured soul who felt he had to hide his secret, and that was a great tragedy. We sincerely wish he never had to carry that burden and we pray he's found rest and comfort in the arms of his beloved Jesus.
From what I see I would have seen no different anyways. Possibly in his eyes he didn't want to be known as a gay performer but just a performer. He didn't perform to speak for a certain group of people he performed because that was obviously what he enjoyed. Regardless he gave off a unique persona on stage and that's that.
+Srithor Exactly Lee the bees knees
Magnificent. Exquisite piece of music. Extraordinary pianist.
Thank you for sharing. You just made my day.
Itxazoa j
He could certainly teach Lang Lang (and many others, of course) a few things about the keyboard! His technical facility is amazing.
+Naomi Primrose Lang Lang from a technical perspective is demonstrably fine.
@@Burntshmallow demonstrably another boring asian robot....
@@rickdeckard1075 Mate, that can't be demonstrable because the very existence of people who enjoy him shatters the notion that he's universally boring.
Yes I consider it an honor to have been there that night. We very nearly didnt go as the prices were $100 a ticket, but I sad to my wife what the hell lets go, we might never ever see him in person again. Little did I reaslise how prophetic those words were going to be.
Beautiful. Just beautiful!
Wonderful person! Dad met him one day and was thrilled to talk to such a fine musician. When they shook hands, Liberace had a grip like a bear!
What can I say...it's Liberace playing Tchaikovsky. Splendid!!
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
He was the man! You always got your monies worth with Liberace, he gave you a show.
Wow beautiful, love it, thanks for sharing/posting.
Liberace - Tonight We Love: [Tchaikovsky - Concerto in D Flat Minor; in which in this music video Liberace gave credit to the music artist, and Liberace always credited the creators of the magnificent songs he played.] your music composition's Liberace are always captivating with so much indepth passion! TY 'showmanlee' for uploading this music video. :) Trinkett
why did many so call experts say Liberace was not a great pianist.i think he was one of the best.
amazing , nothing else describes it in one word. amazing!
I remember when I was a youngster seeing Liberace on the tv when his music was controlling a fantastic water feature it was magic - he had just released his new LP 'a brand new me'
Espectacular! Maravilloso! Grandioso! Como solo Liberace lo puede hacer.
I will never understand how anyone can find classical music boring. Maybe if they're totally tone deaf, which I'm glad I'm not.
+John Shaw yeah, some said music now that sing fuck, shit, dumbass, etc is awesome... they're really deaf of art
Beethoven
John Shaw ==> Ha Ha Ha Soooo right!!!
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto in Bb minor. A masterpiece.
Both Tchaikovsky and Liberace were brilliant musicians who had to hide their sexualities to protect their careers and livelihoods, tragically romantic to see him playing such a beautiful song
Lee was my neighbor in Palm Springs. My family owned 222 Chino Drive, across from Lee's house. I was married in the church next door some decades later. :-) The home is recently owned by one of Kirk Douglas's sons (not Michael) and was formerly the love-nest of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard (!) as well as a United States ambassador (!). I didn't see Lee while I lived there due to his hectic schedule and my relative youth but the Baby Grand Piano that was there is now here at my place (downstairs) and has weathered 2 generations playing on it rather well I might add) including Miss April who has stunned with some extemporaneous compositions lasting lengthy periods in-between her guitar, trumpet, and violin. My mom hosted a number of walkthroughs at Lee's place in-between her Palm Springs Life society page editorship and the Desert Sun. :-))))
Amazing story and history .. What a great 'connection'. And congrats on the Piano!
Brandon Greenleaf Despite your disbelief there really are people with more interesting lives than your own. Clues to his credibility include the use of a real name and a real address. Pretenders never furnish such details as they can easily prove them wrong.
Stuart Cracraft - That is wonderful indeed! Liberace was wonderful in so man ways. It is comforting o see effects his life has had on others. by the way - I too love Palm Springs!
I would have LOVED to hear him play the WHOLE piece....
Truly uplifting and inspiring!
Wow, simply amazing
Magnifique !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I play it....too....studied 9 years classical piano...thank you Mom and Dad !
just beautiful....I love it
This man is a piano god!
Wow, fastest performance ever. Even the Horowitz/Toscanini recording is far over 30 minutes, and Liberace plays it in 5:26!
incredible!!!
Liberace entertained and brought pleasure too so many.......Sadly we will not see the likes of him again.
He is very skilled on the piano!
Man if there is a heaven, they sure got a hell of a band!
Bravo!
He breathes life and emotion into an inanimate object
This song will always remind me of Liberace.
Love Love Love his rendition of this piece!
To me, this was Liberace's theme song.
agreed
What a Genius
He was a very accomplished pianist. It's sad that people focus on his personal life and just look past his amazing talent and showmanship.
Breathtaking - only piece of music that sends a shiver down my spine!
There can never be another one like Liberace! Missing all his live concerts!!!
Gosh, what a special performance.he was so talented, witty, kind and gentle.my Gramma met him in California and had her picture taken with him by his convertible.she loved him so much.his constant smile made u comfortable, like he was part of ur family.i miss him.
What style.A true genius.A one off.
Subject your grandchildren to this greatness...post it on facebook!
Great rendition of "Tonight We Love."
Say what you will about Liberace, but the guy could really play the piano. Hitting all those notes without missing once. Amazing.
This man is the reason why my Mum wanted me to play the piano - and now I get it Mum
Marvelous! Truly marvelous.
The best pianist of the world....
So great Liberace! RIP
My favourite Tchaikovsky 's concerto !!!! Magnifique !
What a showman !