7:37 to 7:42 The fact that she plays this section flawlessly at tempo with the ORIGINAL FINGERING is absolutely insane. A lot of pianists "cheat" during this part by crossing over the hands instead of playing the LH and RH independently, but Valentina manages to achieve that light cascading sound without sacrificing speed at all. The benchmark for perfect technique if ever there was one...
Agreed. Perhaps a prominent violinist will record an analogous solo of, say the Beethoven or Brahms Violin Concerto. Even without the orchestra, which I admittedly fill in mentally, the Rach 3 is one of my favorite compositions of any century.
@Gary Allen Yes, I have a dual recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto (one of the greats in the repertoire) along with the piano transcription thereof, and I enjoy both immensely. My earlier comment was aimed simply at hearing the violin solo part by itself, without any attempt to fill in the rest, something analogous to what we heard here.
@Gary Allen Fightin' words, Mr. Allen. :) I consider the Rach III every bit as good as the Rach II and the Rhapsody -- the three are on my relatively short list of "desert island recordings."
Another idea, if you're still alive, is to listen to the pieces at 0.25x or whatever x you desire. I love hearing Fantasie Impromptu slow, it's another piece. It's crazy how well these pieces can be transposed to Jazz (is that the word?)
Since I was a boy, Rachmaninoff's 3rd has been my favorite piano work. This is the first time I've heard a solo version. This was breathtaking! Encore, Valentina!
@@specialperson335 not just a couple her left hand lags in tempo periodically and the amount of passion poured into this performance could be characterized as lacking at best she is technically proficient but has little understanding of how this should be played
I've been following you for at least eight years now I can't express how much your music inspired me and amazed me so far. I wish I could hugh you and thank you for that.
Everyone has preferences, of course. Each artist interprets a piece in their own way, which is refreshing. For me, Valentina is one of the greatest pianists of our time and she never fails to stir my emotions. Keep doing exactly what you're doing Valentina!
Ms. Lisitsa, I love the way you seem so relaxed while playing. I show these videos to my students who I encourage to learn to relax. Thank you for producing these fantastic clips.
My daughter has always been extremely passionate about Classical Piano, especially about compositions written by Chopin and Rachmaninov, and she believes that Rachmaninov is always smiling every time you interpret his music. Your hands are certainly almost if not just as big as his were. It's such a blessing that you play Rachmainov's music so flawlessly; you have the perfect command for ANY kind of Classical Piano Composition, Valentina!!!!
@@dadaketgasparge Yes his hands reached 13 keys, they were big as shit. But this is only a statistic. He built a maximum of 12 keys into his piano pieces, and not often tho. For the most part you have to play octaves with rachmaninoff, but these are also exhausting to play. There are also enough 9ths and 10ths in rachmaninoffs pieces, after all he didn't care about the playability of other people, similar to Franz Liszt.
@@dadaketgasparge I don't think that speed and flexibility with big hands are compromised when everything is genetically normal. It's more of an advantage.
apparantly Lugansky learned it in 3 days... but idk the integrity of such tales. also Trifonov supposedly learned Chopin op 25 in two weeks during his studies
This is an absolute masterpiece of Sergey Vasiljevich, never boring, never get old. I can hear it all the time. Music of my heart, simply I´ve got nothing to add. Valentina, thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best.
I used to get bummed down when I heard others play BIG pieces and thinking to myself "I am never going to achieve this." And "There are other who are younger and play better." But I eventually understood that I am only wasting my time doing that. I instead enjoy what I do and learn pieces that make me happy. And I am sure Ms Valentina is enjoying what she does to the fullest extent and doesn't care what others think.
you can achieve what ever level you decide to. its up to you. but just so you know, those super hard pieces are more enjoyable when some one else is playing it. trust me, I've played really hard pieces and the level of endurance and concentration required will not allow you to enjoy it.
Sir, you can play whatever you want as long as you practice efficiently, remember this is a studio version, she probably spent hours or even days or more to get a perfect take, I tell you this because I've heard her playing live and believe me, she's human like us... Obviously her playing is beautiful...
To me, how good you are, is how well you do when someone asks you to play something for them or when you come across an "airport" piano and you haven't practiced in a few days. In other words, "your worst" is what is real and systemic.
There is an element that requires you to be born to do it. Just as anyone can sing, but so few have that extra special something that some like to call an anointing...take every other opera singer and then think of Pavarotti - a household name. Sure there's lots who can but some just sparkle 🌟⭐🌟
You're beautiful to watch and I don't mean that in a disrespectful manner. Now a days, men can't pay a beautiful woman a respectful compliment of their physical beauty without facing back lash but I'll take my chances. That aside, of course your skills are just unreal. Such power, artistry , speed but yet grace!!! HOW DO YOU DO IT !!!!??? Thanks for sharing such a gift that us mere mortals get to enjoy!!!!
shitty piece, fireworks with non sense, this shit is loved by expert pianist because it's ultimately hard to play & one more thing : * I m free to listen & judge, I m not you, I m free * Revolutionary of chopin & 3rd movement of Beethoven's moonlight so so so hard to play but sublime & beautiful
Mrs. Valentina opens a door to a new time of classic pianists. She is highly expressive. No doubt she plays 100 % according to scales but there are some reflects in her play which offers a new area to the listener. Never booring, more creating something new out of the old. It is with every phrase exiting and forming something new which one heard in the past but not so good. I'm continue listening and waiting for the new
I am always amazed when I see pianists with small hands playing anything by Rachmoninoff. She is sublime. The first opening measures are simply divine. I have never seen or heard it played this exquisitely.
LUGANSKY WHO??? The greatest interpreter of the Rach 3 during the mid-20th century was the incomparable BYRON JANIS, followed perhaps by his teacher, Vlad Horowitz. But only Val on her recent Decca triumphs dared to play the "ossia cadenza", and she was magnificent!!!
Valentina you are my favourite pianist. Great technique, determined, flawless, powerfull, extremelly concentrated on your playing. I wish i could here you live one time. Good luck and thank you for these great posts with the solo parts of piano concertos.
?? isn't it the other way round - 'tis easier for her; now SHE doesn't have to hide the orchestra's / conductor's flaws - She's great though! Love her playing.
What makes you think it's one take? Not that I necessarily doubt she can play the whole thing flawlessly without edits, but with the video constantly changing, it's fairly easy to splice.
Astonishing, amazing beyond words. I'm just thinking how many hours of utter graft and talent went into this performance...so grateful that i can even watch and listen to this
Valentina, you are the main reason I watch and listen to You Tube. It is so gratifying to have all this talent available to everyone. I am sure you realize how appreciative most of us are, especially when attending a performance in person is not the easiest thing to do. I do attend whenever it is humanly possible to do so, and meanwhile YOU TUBE!!
I dont think I've heard a better performance of Rach. Your "solo" performance showed me new nuances and complexities I've never noticed before in my years of listening to Rach.
It's great to see and hear just the piano part ... reminds us what a monster Rachmaninoff was - in ideas, execution and, above all, gut-wrenching passion!
Thanks for this one Valentina! Awesome part. It's strange listening to the solo part. There are so many details. Now I can realize the great value of Rachmaninoff when his was composing this concerto.
Wow! Again Valentina - thank you for sharing this solo version with the world, there is so much to be learned from your performance, hearing the piano part in all its clarity. This is just absolutely sensational!
This is delightful -- I enjoy mentally filling in the orchestral or accompanying piano part and hearing all of the craftsmanship that went into the piano solo part of what is arguably the greatest piano concerto ever written.
A word of thanks for the visuals here. Great camera-work. And thank you Valentina for introducing me to a composer I'd never really listened to before.
She is a very sensitive player, her technique is very impressive, but most importantly, she does play truly from her heart, you can clearly hear her real love for music and for the composer. I'm glad that Valentina is being recognised as a great young artist, she does deserve it. Unlike other young famous young pianists such Khatia, Valentina really speaks truly love for music, she is not trying to show herself as a sex symbol or trying to sell her physical appearance, she does respect the meaning of real music and the composer. I hope she will always be successful and well respected for her truthful devote to classical music.
Amazing performance of my favourite concerto, I saved it to my TH-cam favourites. So much more detail can be heard without the orchestra playing and I can now hear that detail in the full version making it even better! Many thanks.
It is a total privilege to be on the same planet as you Valentina.
Yes, but what is her cup size?
Paul Johnston moron
Norman, in this respect, unfortunately not all life forms are earthbound (ps. are you Victor's relative?)
ikr... -comment from Mars
Ok boomer
7:37 to 7:42 The fact that she plays this section flawlessly at tempo with the ORIGINAL FINGERING is absolutely insane.
A lot of pianists "cheat" during this part by crossing over the hands instead of playing the LH and RH independently,
but Valentina manages to achieve that light cascading sound without sacrificing speed at all.
The benchmark for perfect technique if ever there was one...
Arcadi volodos also plays that section flawlessly.
so wht ur not grded during recital
@@markchristian349 You are when you get to college Piano academies.
Nathan Mann Piano aside from Horowitz and Rachmaninoff himself, I believe Volodos’s recording is the best
@@stonefish7745 totally agree
Very interesting to hear the piano part alone. It shows how wonderfully Rachmaninov integrates the piano and orchestra in the writing of the concerto.
Agreed. Perhaps a prominent violinist will record an analogous solo of, say the Beethoven or Brahms Violin Concerto.
Even without the orchestra, which I admittedly fill in mentally, the Rach 3 is one of my favorite compositions of any century.
andrew7787 She doesn't make any mistakes. With Orchestra is fabulous, but drowns out some of the piano a bit. It's interesting and brilliant.
@Gary Allen Yes, I have a dual recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto (one of the greats in the repertoire) along with the piano transcription thereof, and I enjoy both immensely.
My earlier comment was aimed simply at hearing the violin solo part by itself, without any attempt to fill in the rest, something analogous to what we heard here.
@Gary Allen Fightin' words, Mr. Allen. :) I consider the Rach III every bit as good as the Rach II and the Rhapsody -- the three are on my relatively short list of "desert island recordings."
Another idea, if you're still alive, is to listen to the pieces at 0.25x or whatever x you desire. I love hearing Fantasie Impromptu slow, it's another piece. It's crazy how well these pieces can be transposed to Jazz (is that the word?)
I'm discovering a lot of notes I had never heard with the whole sound of the orchestra, especially on the finale!
i discovered many notes throughout that i hadn`t been able to hear when performed with orchestra
Since I was a boy, Rachmaninoff's 3rd has been my favorite piano work. This is the first time I've heard a solo version. This was breathtaking! Encore, Valentina!
I wonder how it must feel to play something so complex so perfectly.
Alliteration Ace satisfying
On top of Maslow's pyramid basically
Couple mistakes here and there but we dont have to go into those
Special Person how do you even see these ?
@@specialperson335 not just a couple her left hand lags in tempo periodically and the amount of passion poured into this performance could be characterized as lacking at best she is technically proficient but has little understanding of how this should be played
Valentina, you'll always be my favorite pianist. Too amazing for words.
Abby Temple Aren't those words?
and Yuja in Bucharesti ?
I've been following you for at least eight years now
I can't express how much your music inspired me and amazed me so far.
I wish I could hugh you and thank you for that.
The Piano part alone makes an extremely sufficient work of art!
I agree, there is no hiding behind the orchestra, every note is heard. What a perfection of a performance!
Wonderful recording! Another great video again. Thank you!
Everyone has preferences, of course. Each artist interprets a piece in their own way, which is refreshing. For me, Valentina is one of the greatest pianists of our time and she never fails to stir my emotions. Keep doing exactly what you're doing Valentina!
Ms. Lisitsa, I love the way you seem so relaxed while playing. I show these videos to my students who I encourage to learn to relax. Thank you for producing these fantastic clips.
Valentina does it AGAIN. She steals my heart and puts it on pause
My daughter has always been extremely passionate about Classical Piano, especially about compositions written by Chopin and Rachmaninov, and she believes that Rachmaninov is always smiling every time you interpret his music. Your hands are certainly almost if not just as big as his were. It's such a blessing that you play Rachmainov's music so flawlessly; you have the perfect command for ANY kind of Classical Piano Composition, Valentina!!!!
Her hands are by far not as big as rachs.
@@dadaketgasparge Yes his hands reached 13 keys, they were big as shit. But this is only a statistic. He built a maximum of 12 keys into his piano pieces, and not often tho. For the most part you have to play octaves with rachmaninoff, but these are also exhausting to play. There are also enough 9ths and 10ths in rachmaninoffs pieces, after all he didn't care about the playability of other people, similar to Franz Liszt.
@@dadaketgasparge I don't think that speed and flexibility with big hands are compromised when everything is genetically normal. It's more of an advantage.
I can imagine a conversation with Valentina Lisitsa:
"How long did it take you to learn this piece?"
"Actually, its my first time playing it"
"How long have you been practiced these?"
Valentina: "Yes"
apparantly Lugansky learned it in 3 days... but idk the integrity of such tales. also Trifonov supposedly learned Chopin op 25 in two weeks during his studies
These stupid "funny" comments are just the worst.
Bob Smith ok boomer
@@gru9480 ok dumbass
This is an absolute masterpiece of Sergey Vasiljevich, never boring, never get old. I can hear it all the time. Music of my heart, simply I´ve got nothing to add. Valentina, thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best.
One word to describe flawless
My most sincere congratulations and respect for you Valentina, for me you are the best pianist in the world.
I used to get bummed down when I heard others play BIG pieces and thinking to myself "I am never going to achieve this."
And "There are other who are younger and play better."
But I eventually understood that I am only wasting my time doing that. I instead enjoy what I do and learn pieces that make me happy. And I am sure Ms Valentina is enjoying what she does to the fullest extent and doesn't care what others think.
you can achieve what ever level you decide to. its up to you. but just so you know, those super hard pieces are more enjoyable when some one else is playing it. trust me, I've played really hard pieces and the level of endurance and concentration required will not allow you to enjoy it.
Sir, you can play whatever you want as long as you practice efficiently, remember this is a studio version, she probably spent hours or even days or more to get a perfect take, I tell you this because I've heard her playing live and believe me, she's human like us... Obviously her playing is beautiful...
To me, how good you are, is how well you do when someone asks you to play something for them or when you come across an "airport" piano and you haven't practiced in a few days. In other words, "your worst" is what is real and systemic.
There is an element that requires you to be born to do it. Just as anyone can sing, but so few have that extra special something that some like to call an anointing...take every other opera singer and then think of Pavarotti - a household name. Sure there's lots who can but some just sparkle 🌟⭐🌟
So amazing
Lots of respect to Valentina
Breathtaking
You're beautiful to watch and I don't mean that in a disrespectful manner. Now a days, men can't pay a beautiful woman a respectful compliment of their physical beauty without facing back lash but I'll take my chances. That aside, of course your skills are just unreal. Such power, artistry , speed but yet grace!!! HOW DO YOU DO IT !!!!??? Thanks for sharing such a gift that us mere mortals get to enjoy!!!!
I do love the choreography of your hands. So graceful, and strong, but light too.
Валентина, вы - само очарование. В Вашем исполнении произведения раскрывают весь свой смысл. Браво!
👏 👏 👏
Around 11:00, that's just madness with the left hand !
Tony Bloch As seen in the movie shine.
The ending is so amazing.
you could probably grill a steak on her hands after this
shitty piece, fireworks with non sense, this shit is loved by expert pianist because it's ultimately hard to play & one more thing :
* I m free to listen & judge, I m not you, I m free
* Revolutionary of chopin & 3rd movement of Beethoven's moonlight so so so hard to play but sublime & beautiful
@@kinuux man you need help 😂
@@arlandeetagaytayan4154 , I told you I m not you but what can I do, you listen to the name of composer not his work
ROTFL
@@kinuux 3rd movement isnt hard at all lol
Mrs. Valentina opens a door to a new time of classic pianists. She is highly expressive. No doubt she plays 100 % according to scales but there are some reflects in her play which offers a new area to the listener. Never booring, more creating something new out of the old. It is with every phrase exiting and forming something new which one heard in the past but not so good. I'm continue listening and waiting for the new
La Divina Valentina! La PERFECCIÓN hecha mujer pianista!!! BRAVO!!!
+Desiderio Reyso me ganaste, escribiste lo que yo hubiera querido decir
Gracias por comentarlo, pero creo que es lo que la mayoría de quienes admiramos a La Divina querríamos decir!
+Desiderio Reyso yo también me uno! Es increible, no parece de este mundo!
I am always amazed when I see pianists with small hands playing anything by Rachmoninoff. She is sublime. The first opening measures are simply divine. I have never seen or heard it played this exquisitely.
Lugansky is miles ahead of her
Andre Almeida Try Horowitz. She plays perfectly well technically speaking but I don't feel any emotion.
seamaster92 are u deaf?
SMALL HANDS, MsPunk?? Val's hands are actually larger than the normal woman's hands, I think. Surely she can span a 10th, perhaps more????
LUGANSKY WHO??? The greatest interpreter of the Rach 3 during the mid-20th century was the incomparable BYRON JANIS, followed perhaps by his teacher, Vlad Horowitz. But only Val on her recent Decca triumphs dared to play the "ossia cadenza", and she was magnificent!!!
WOW, your playing is amazing. No need for orchestra. Your solo version is so good and I have been watching/listening frequently. Thank you!
Valentina you are my favourite pianist. Great technique, determined, flawless, powerfull, extremelly concentrated on your playing. I wish i could here you live one time. Good luck and thank you for these great posts with the solo parts of piano concertos.
Magnificent. And so brave to record this in one take without the orchestra to hide any flaws.
+curiouser george I've never heard it like this.... yes, magnificent
?? isn't it the other way round - 'tis easier for her; now SHE doesn't have to hide the orchestra's / conductor's flaws -
She's great though! Love her playing.
What makes you think it's one take? Not that I necessarily doubt she can play the whole thing flawlessly without edits, but with the video constantly changing, it's fairly easy to splice.
How do you think she practices it on her own?
I didn't notice any flaws tbh, but I was mesmerised
rachmaninofff is amazeing keep playing valentina lisitsa yur cool
Valentina ❣❣❣
Sei la più grande Pianista
del mondo 🥰😍 🌹🌹🌹
GRAZIE per questi
immensi regali 🎀🎀🎀
just wow Valentina
Валентина, спасибо Вам за потрясающее исполнение!
I love these concerto/ solo instrument recordings.
Valentina touches my heart every time; your spirit is in my life. I feel blessed! Thank you! 😇
The QUEEN Lisitsa!!!
the day i can play this concerto, i will be the happiest person on earth
Thank you again Valentina for this masterpiece. Hope to hear many more of these ❤
Loss for words. Stunning.
Astonishing, amazing beyond words. I'm just thinking how many hours of utter graft and talent went into this performance...so grateful that i can even watch and listen to this
I'm loving this - what a fantastic piece on her.
Thank you Valentina! You are great!
Watched this on full screen with my headphones. This production and arrangement are simply incredible. Valentina your fingers are amazing!
Magnificent - Powerful -Exquisite! Brilliantly played. Love this!
WOOOW She is by far my favorite pianist!!Her fingers moves like if the gravity does not exist, Each hand think for itself...
Actually each finger thinks for itself (and both feet, on the pedals))
Valentina, you are the main reason I watch and listen to You Tube. It is so gratifying to have all this talent available to everyone. I am sure you realize how appreciative most of us are, especially when attending a performance in person is not the easiest thing to do. I do attend whenever it is humanly possible to do so, and meanwhile YOU TUBE!!
to think..there's two massive movements to endure before you even get to this. inconceivable!!
Totally speechless a exceptional pianist !
Блестяще 👍👍👍
Boziji dar, rad, upornost, zivot posvecen muzici, instrumentu... fantasticno!
Hab das Video schon mindestens 30 mal angeschaut 🥰
Amazing that humans can even accomplish it.
It is an excellent experience to listen to minus orchestra version (like your Rachmaninov 2nd concerto and this one.
thanks ms Valentina
I like the incredible world of Valentina!!!!! I like listen Valenti na.Rachmaninov is wonderful!!!!!!!
I dont think I've heard a better performance of Rach. Your "solo" performance showed me new nuances and complexities I've never noticed before in my years of listening to Rach.
It's great to see and hear just the piano part ... reminds us what a monster Rachmaninoff was - in ideas, execution and, above all, gut-wrenching passion!
respect
Stunning. I have listened to Rach 3 hundreds of times by dozens of pianists. This is truly soul stirring, the touch on the keys is genius.
I have all her recordings. Pure listening pleasure. Thank you, Valentina.
Thanks for this one Valentina! Awesome part. It's strange listening to the solo part. There are so many details. Now I can realize the great value of Rachmaninoff when his was composing this concerto.
Magnífica interpretació d'aquesta difícil versió per piano solo. Gràcies Valentina.
+jgilvent Català!! :D
+jgilvent Hi estic totalment d'acord!
Esta es la misma version que la de piano y orquesta
beautiful,unbelievable! it's one of the gratest piano songs i've ever heared! i love you valentina lisitsa!! you deserve to be my favorit pianist!
Wow! Again Valentina - thank you for sharing this solo version with the world, there is so much to be learned from your performance, hearing the piano part in all its clarity. This is just absolutely sensational!
I didn't have confidence issues about my piano skills before this...
I feel the same way, but here's another take. If she can play it _so_ effortlessly, there is hope we can with some difficulty.
@@jeffm9227
LOL!
Tito B. Yotoko Jr. Why lol?
Nice
That's how she wields her sword. SHe destroys you before you ever start!
This is insanely fantastic !
This is delightful -- I enjoy mentally filling in the orchestral or accompanying piano part and hearing all of the craftsmanship that went into the piano solo part of what is arguably the greatest piano concerto ever written.
Magnificent! Pure virtuosity and beauty in your intepretation!
Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou.....!
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏
That was absolutely marvelous!!!! You're such an inspiring person Valentina!
Soooo beautiful. I've never heard this piece without orchestra. Thank you for this stunningly brilliant and flawless performance. You totally Rach!!!
Speechless
Dear god! My heart just stoped. How can anyone play so fast?! I feel so small...
incredible!! thank u Valentina!
Bravissima Miss Листа!
8:08 The best part of this, or indeed any concerto.
Bravo!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!
This piece will never get old
Bravo Valentina, es increible. Me gusta mucho tu interpretación.
Unbe-freaking-lievable talent. Best pianist of the 21st century, in my opinion. A worthy successor to Horowitz.
Valentina is in a league of her own and in my opinion has long surpassed Horowitz pedestal.
THE REAL QUEEN OF RACHMANINOFF.
Bravo 👏👏👏
I've been waiting for this my whole life from my favorite piano concerto.
The most difficult piano piece I have ever heard! Valentiva, your performance is perfect!
Viktor Yuskovych I think only El contrabandista (Liszt) is more difficult than this piece.
So you haven't come across Prokofiev's 2nd concerto yet.
Bravo!
A word of thanks for the visuals here. Great camera-work. And thank you Valentina for introducing me to a composer I'd never really listened to before.
It's amazing you play in such a way that allows me to still hear the orchestra in the background!
My own personal opinion is that the Rach Three is the greatest work of music ever written.
Simplesmente impressionante
Wonderful!!!
So beautiful!!
She is a very sensitive player, her technique is very impressive, but most importantly, she does play truly from her heart, you can clearly hear her real love for music and for the composer. I'm glad that Valentina is being recognised as a great young artist, she does deserve it. Unlike other young famous young pianists such Khatia, Valentina really speaks truly love for music, she is not trying to show herself as a sex symbol or trying to sell her physical appearance, she does respect the meaning of real music and the composer. I hope she will always be successful and well respected for her truthful devote to classical music.
The most flexible fingers I've ever seen...Fast in an elegant way.
Super Fantastica 🌹🌹🌹
Come sempre 🎀🎀🎀
Ineguagliabile meraviglia 💖
Amazing performance of my favourite concerto, I saved it to my TH-cam favourites. So much more detail can be heard without the orchestra playing and I can now hear that detail in the full version making it even better! Many thanks.