Beautiful. Having heard many of the great concert pianists live, I would still prefer to see and hear Liberace, no contest. I'm only sorry that I did not attend one of his shows when he was alive. He inspired me as a child to learn the piano and was a stepping stone into the classical world which I love but something about the way he plays, his style and interpretation and medlies of classical and contemporary pieces always captivates me more than any other pianist.
único, incompetible, incomparable, magistrales interpretaciones. Como disfrutamos quienes tuvimos la dicha de verle y oirle, provocaba que no terminara el concierto. Su elegancia, don de gente y respeto por el público, unas de las tantas cualidades que le adornaron. Dios te haya premiado por tu arte y cualidades. Lo demás, es cuenta de Dios contigo Liberace, y tuya con él.
A talent like no other. I am extremely proud that he is a part of my community. I learned of him after his death but he inspired me to not only play piano but to come out. He is a true inspiration. God bless, Liberace!!!
MrLonesomeJohn you have put it in a 'nutshell'. A beautiful and kind man who made the world a better place. Thank goodness we have the film clips, and recordings etc. the ensures we never really loose him. He was a remarkable talent and entertainer who will be always remembered and loved by those who really were lucky enough to appreciate him. Sparkle on Lee.+
What made him truly Great was not just his talent, but his Love of the common people like you and i, who may never have hear classial music. We was what made him Great and He Loved us for it. We Loved him for Him, not what everyone said we should Love him for, We Loved him because he taught us to Love
I performed several times in Las Vegas on Liberace's piano featured in this video. It was not easy to play, especially in front of a demanding audience of broadway stars, producers and media. In spite of its heavy keyboard action, the piano was responsive and full of life and soul...much like Liberace himself. This concert grand Baldwin was featured on the 2010 Grammy Awards. It is a very unique and special piano, much like Liberace himself was. -Dennis Edwards Music.
i'm pretty sure the wideness of the bands of the rings, that circled the parts of his finger weren't that wide...if they were, his finger wouldn't have been able to bend in that downward motion...
i love liberace, incredible pianist and the great thing is he had such great taste and a love of being larger than life. its exactly why he was a show pianist and exactly why i prefer watching liberace than any of the boring concert pianists who only play mozart, tcaikovsky and so on. liberace breathed life into piano and that is a huge inspiration for aspiring pianists and musicians like myself
My wife and I were very priviledged to see him in Melbourne Australia in 1984. We had the most incredible evening with his playing and many requests that were asked for. He died too young.
TODAY, MAY 16TH, WOULD HAVE BEEN LIBERACE'S 92ND BIRTHDAY!...(1919-2011)....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME....WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE BUT THANKS TO YOUTUBE, YOU ARE STILL HERE TO BRING PLEASURE TO A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF FANS.....
Fui a Las Vegas y tuve la enorme suerte de verlo en su show, una maravilla en verdad. Magnífico pianista y además tenía un show de un bailarin también maravilloso. Un gran show man
@werksdesign: Well I think if he wasn't gay he wouldn't be such a good performer. His presence wouldn't have been the same.. Also! Come on his outfits are fabulous it adds glamour only him can pull off!
This man was the best entertainer in the world. I mean sure his musical talent was beyond that of anyone that will ever be or ever was but, he was a complete showman. He was funny and very charismatic. he brightened peoples day. It's very sad that his private life was exposed in such great detail after his death as he tried so hard to just live and make others happy while he was alive.
This man was the best entertainer in the world. I mean sure his musical talent was beyond that of anyone that will ever be or ever was but, he was a complete showman. He was funny and very charismatic. he brightened peoples day. It's very sad that his private life was exposed in such great detail after his death as he tried so hard to just live and make others happy while he was alive.
Back in the '70's, Lee performed in Omaha at Ak Sar Ben Coliseum to member-only audiences for six nites. He broke all attendance records at Ak Sar Ben's 82 year history. Each performance was sold out.................what a showman!
I have 46 years old, I love the Heavy Metal, many years ago, I was a singer in a heavy band. Black Sabbath, Judas Priest I like today too. But... today is my first day I heard Liberace, he was AMAZING!!! the sencibilidad of he , touched my heart. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOD OF THE PIANO! PS: I know my english is bad, but souls dont have differents language ;)
Such a wonderfully talented being he was. I loved his whole presintation of adding a bit of comedy to his professional artistic ability for classical piano playing. I miss not getting to hear him today we could use abit of sunlight.
Such a wonderfully talented being he was. I loved his whole presintation of adding a bit of comedy to his professional artistic ability for classical piano playing. I miss not getting to hear him today
i am not a musician and am not musically inclined..my girlfriend played the piano for 8 years when she was younger and said he was amazing. I've never heard or seen him play before.....watching and seeing this...WOW. How does someone master something like this. It seems like theres so much perfection in this performance. one word....impressed.
For all who wasn't around when he was alive, you missed a very talented and warmhearted person who was genuine in his respect and appreciation for his audiences.
@werksdesign I was born in 1985 so I was really too young to appreciate any of his works at the time. But as a man, I can see this person was truly an artist and an artisan at his craft. He put on a carefree face for his audience, but under his carefree persona was a true artist rivaling that of legends. Who's to say if Beethoven, if alive today, wouldn't be performing on Broadway or in Las Vegas. A silly example perhaps, but you understand my meaning of course.
@skudzer1985 .. Truly any of the great composers, if alive today, could present their compositions on the world stages. There is no doubt about that. It is wonderful that you see Liberace as the man he was who appreciated the great composers and expanded on their pieces while still having a sincere appreciation for the audiences. I am personally thankful that I saw his live performances and to witness his sincerity. I hope your appreciation for LIberace grows.
The main thing I saw that so impressed me while in Vegas was the Liberace Museum. Which is now I'm told torn down. Love Love Love this man that sincerely loved his audiences.
@collinsdenise48 Just to let you know that the Museum has not been torn down. They did close their doors in October, but hope to find a new location possibly on the LV Strip.
I would not forget to mention in the info, that he also plays melodies from classical pieces there, not only bit of a Hungarian rhapsody, but especially the "Vesti la giubba" aria from I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo
He was my hero. I saw him 5 times, once @ the Garden State Arts Center in south jersey, and 4 times @ Radio city Music Hall. The sixth time i went I brought my 84 yo grandmother. I dropped them off in front of Radio City and went to put the car in a garage. When I met up with the family in front of Radio City they said the show was cancelled as he was ailing from his illness and have always regretted not going back the next night. I was blessed to get to see him 5 times. never forget him. B
I just leaned about this guy from YouTube. First this guy got my attention with that gimmicy act, with all the glitz and glam. Then after learning about his talent, I'm a fan for life. I can't stop play his music.
Hey leave him alone! What's gay got to do with it. God loved him too and blest him with a gift. He's special because we got to see him in Las Vegas. My husband and I wanted children and had given up. 20 years later after my second child, to the day we saw Liberace my second baby girl was born. She turned 30 this last month. Have a great day! She herself has remained constant, she's very beautiful and never has disappointed us. New York New York is our song by this gifted painist.
OMG! How does he play with all those rings on his fingers? You would think it be impossible and likely to hit extra keys by mistake, but not with Liberace!
I always respected this cat's work! He always seemed happy to entertain his audiences. I think that Elvis borrowed some of Liberace's flamboyant style for his own stage persona.
Liberace might have been gay, but, that doesn't really matter. He was a fantastic pianist, a showman, a comedian. That's what's missed about him. Like with Queen fans. All their fans overlook Freddie Mercury being gay in favor of his music. RIP Liberace.
he could have played any style he liked. im so glad he didnt go down the whole root of just playing in fancy concert halls and actually treated piano as more than a show, he thought about modern music and about entertaining people and not just playing them a piece of music. this is the genius of Liberace
I think for anyone my age or a bit older, growing up and remembering the Liberace Specials coming on TV is part of our childhood... My mother wanted me to be the next Liberace when I was a kid... even would call me Liberace, until it came out that he was a little more than just "flamboyant" -- after that, the pressure was off, and I was free to do what I wanted... I ended up becoming a Jazz musician though!
I knew of him before for his exuberance, but ... I never knew before of his TALENT! And you can tell he truly just loves to play piano & perform. We won't see his like, again.... :-(
wow. heard the long version of "chopsticks" on the radio while just on vacation in Canada and did NOT realize what an incredible musician this man was! I, unfortunately, only heard the "gay" references - I'm a new fan and am totally addicted to his sound now. He needs to be introduced to the new generation!!!
Does anybody know what the tube-shaped object is that's sitting right inside the piano in the center? It's in front of the music rack. I read somewhere a long time ago that it was a small fan that blew air onto Liberace's face while he was playing so he wouldn't sweat so much. That object is often seen in a lot of his pianos while he is playing.
@fhood ... I've seen that too and never thought to ask... now looking back at vids of his performances they're in each one.... you got me to wondering too. I don't have a clue what it is... but I'm gonna do a search.
it felt strange when he started playing "Send in the Clowns" seems like he's talking to me and telling me he's sad stories that part almost made me cry. i think what makes him a brilliant pianist is that he puts emotions with every keys he's pressing and sending those emotions through the notes we're hearing.
Loved him , saw him in Vegas...he had a waterfall on his show. Running water has an effect on me so when I got up durning that part, and we were sittinging in the front ,he stopped the show and said "We know were your going " lol, I was so embarrased..:-) Thank you for these great Videos
I watched Liberace on live TV in the 50's and 60's and fortunate enough to catch several of his shows in Vegas. I always saw him as a magnificent performer and outstanding pianist. I still don't understand the discussions and fascination he was gay. That's irrelevant to me and is filed under "so what".
Simply amazing, so glad I found Liberace on YouTube. We just don't have talent like this anymore. The man could play the crate the piano came in. Everything from boogie woogie, rock and roll, pop or classical, Broadway show tunes didn't matter. A TRUE master!
@keyboardmagic yes he actually composed all his music, there are tidbits of original songs throughout but the arrangements are completely his on every song he plays. He was an amazing composer.
When I was 13, my cousin Carol and I went to the New York State Fair. We didn't know that Liberace was going to be performing. Carol and I were wandering through the small animal displays and were in a room that had chincillas in cages, when who should walk in but Liberace! We were so excited but so shy. I whispered to Carol, "It's Liberace!" He heard me whisper and came over to say hi to us. He shook our hands and was so warm and friendly. He talk to us for several minutes. We were thrilled.
It's sad to go through life only hearing that Liberace was a gay pianist then to hear him on youtube and discover that phenomenal pianist was the more appropriate description.
@IDontKnowNorDoYou It's unfortunate that's all people think of him as. I just discovered him not too long ago on youtube and I just fell in love watching him. I don't care that he was gay,I think he was amazing,and good looking BTW
You're right on that. I was fortunate to see his performances each time I was in Vegas and nothing compared to his live shows.... they were absolutely tremendous. No one in our group cared he was gay... we cared that we might not get to the Hilton in time to see the start of his show.
He is obviously gay. People cannot just ignore the signs and be "shocked" when the truth is told. It's just like Elton John and Ricky Martin announced they homosexuality and people were "shocked" is the very essence of denial. A denial that's not healthy for nobody. Seriously, though, let's not be shocked about how many homosexuals are in the entertainment industry by just accepting how many are in the fashion industry, which both relates to each other, and move on.
I have a photo taken with him in 1985 and he's wearing this particular jacket/costume. It was taken at a party at Trump Tower after one of his shows there in NYC. What a great night that was!
Gay is not an offense, although many ignorant people think it is. Gay is as normal as straight...may not be as common but it is NOT to be used as an offense. As to the comment 'gay man should aspire to have Liberace's discretion' -is it discretion such as that of heterosexual individuals?...what norm, criteria, standards need to be taken in order for gays to comply to such request?...
Astonishing musicianship as always, but maybe you didn't know that Liberace was a classically trained pianist, just listen to the segment at 6:24, it is the aria "Vesti la giubba" from the opera Pagliacci, popularized by Caruso, Domingo, Pavarotti and other tenors.
The fact everybody enjoy his music, he simply know how to entertain everybody, including those know nothing about music. I realised he didn't play a ordinary music the ordinary way, when he played it, these ordinary music sound great!
If playing good music is only about beethoven, chopin, mozart, etc he would never be this rich and famous. How many classical musician become as rich and famous as him?
DingoHunterDan you can burn in hell. This man has achieved more and is more talented than you will ever be. I know this for a fact because only losers say the things you do.
This comment has received too many negative votesshow
Yes faggots like Liberace go right to hell. Thats a disgusting life choice and hence why he got AIDS. Men fucking men what kind of world are we living in? That must have been all he thought about
I remember my Dad watching Liberace when I was a kid. Now I'm grown and can appreciate this. Send in the Clowns is an amazing song made perfect with Liberace's talent. RIP
What an amazing,amazing performer he always gave 100% to the crowd!!! There's no one else like him and there never will be. He will live on in our hearts-too bad he died when I was a little kid,but I do remember him a bit
@yashti1979 - Hello, To answer your questions, off camera, Liberace was just about the nicest person you would ever want to meet. I knew him for many years and attended some of his after-show parties. He was also very generous and loved people. I could go on & on about him. It's just wonderful to see that he is reaching a whole new audience on YouTube. I know he would be pleased if he were here today.
@keyboardmagic While i never met him,he always seemed like an extremely nice person. I have become a fan strictly through youtube,though my mother and grandmother were fans. He seemed affectionate to me,a person that I would have liked to have known thats for sure. He was the best person
@balto4 - Liberace was as nice to be around as he seems to be in these videos. When he died, his sister-in-law gave me a pair of his shoes. I still have them. Inside, they say, "made especially for Liberace". It's amazing that so many people (like yourself) are discovering him for the 1st time on YouTube. I've been a fan for lot of years and it's a joy to see him being discovered all over again by a new audience. Thank you for your kind words, balto4.
@keyboardmagic I think he came across to the audience as being warm and caring,and that's why he was popular and well loved by his fans. I am proud to call myself a fan,I have learned a lot about him in a short period of time,I have purchased his books as well,and look forward to reading them. I was very young when he died,so don't remember much about him. It is nice to see people discover old talent
Actually Liberace did perform for the 1982 Academy Awards, playing the 5 nominated songs that year. He was and always will be the greatest entertainer of all time.
The BEST!!! We miss you dearly, Mr Liberace for your incredible talent, your adorable sense of humour and sure for your ever so fabulous outfits. As soon as i can, i shall go to his museum and worship him even more for all the great and beautiful performances he did. Love you forever!
Beautiful. Having heard many of the great concert pianists live, I would still prefer to see and hear Liberace, no contest. I'm only sorry that I did not attend one of his shows when he was alive. He inspired me as a child to learn the piano and was a stepping stone into the classical world which I love but something about the way he plays, his style and interpretation and medlies of classical and contemporary pieces always captivates me more than any other pianist.
Accurate4103 1 week ago
Just one word I can say Great
MrPudd8384 1 month ago
For me Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein were my piano gods.
They had talent and charisma which is important to fill halls.
I recently reassessed Liberace and although he may not have
had the technique of the above he still had fingers and in my
opinion he is the god of charisma. He was earning millions
when others could not get gigs. His personal life does not come
into it, the personality, showmanship, charisma and generosity
speaks for itself.
Scouzeboy 1 month ago
You simply have to love this!
konklaven 1 month ago
Amazing.
jfxmprzd 2 months ago
one of the most AMAZING entertainers. EVER!
cjm608 2 months ago
único, incompetible, incomparable, magistrales interpretaciones. Como disfrutamos quienes tuvimos la dicha de verle y oirle, provocaba que no terminara el concierto. Su elegancia, don de gente y respeto por el público, unas de las tantas cualidades que le adornaron. Dios te haya premiado por tu arte y cualidades. Lo demás, es cuenta de Dios contigo Liberace, y tuya con él.
Dukesitah 2 months ago
Just wonderful, and so grand!
MOZ1175 3 months ago
A talent like no other. I am extremely proud that he is a part of my community. I learned of him after his death but he inspired me to not only play piano but to come out. He is a true inspiration. God bless, Liberace!!!
triplea4 3 months ago
Beautiful! What a talent!! His house was down the street from my Dad's in Las Vegas and I alway admired it...
Oboedag 4 months ago
his house is fucking creepy. especially at night. i stayed there with my family for my parents marraige
MrEpicMan97 4 months ago
MrLonesomeJohn you have put it in a 'nutshell'. A beautiful and kind man who made the world a better place. Thank goodness we have the film clips, and recordings etc. the ensures we never really loose him. He was a remarkable talent and entertainer who will be always remembered and loved by those who really were lucky enough to appreciate him. Sparkle on Lee.+
susannahleigh26 5 months ago
What made him truly Great was not just his talent, but his Love of the common people like you and i, who may never have hear classial music. We was what made him Great and He Loved us for it. We Loved him for Him, not what everyone said we should Love him for, We Loved him because he taught us to Love
MrLonesomeJohn 5 months ago
thumbs up if you agree even if your the great Liberace you HAVE to play that chopsticks part with your two pointer fingers hahaa
socloseno 6 months ago
I performed several times in Las Vegas on Liberace's piano featured in this video. It was not easy to play, especially in front of a demanding audience of broadway stars, producers and media. In spite of its heavy keyboard action, the piano was responsive and full of life and soul...much like Liberace himself. This concert grand Baldwin was featured on the 2010 Grammy Awards. It is a very unique and special piano, much like Liberace himself was. -Dennis Edwards Music.
jennifer86010 6 months ago
This guy was incredible. Amazing talent and he just exudes this kindness. Lame I wasn't around to experience it first hand.
snogmyarse2890 6 months ago 2
how did he play with all those rings????????? very well
JazzKeyboardist1 7 months ago
He was a sweet guy and very talented pianist and born showman. I play keyboard and I wonder how all those big rings didn't restrict his playing.
showtuneful 7 months ago
@showtuneful
i'm pretty sure the wideness of the bands of the rings, that circled the parts of his finger weren't that wide...if they were, his finger wouldn't have been able to bend in that downward motion...
bonscott01 6 months ago
i love liberace, incredible pianist and the great thing is he had such great taste and a love of being larger than life. its exactly why he was a show pianist and exactly why i prefer watching liberace than any of the boring concert pianists who only play mozart, tcaikovsky and so on. liberace breathed life into piano and that is a huge inspiration for aspiring pianists and musicians like myself
kahuna3901 7 months ago
Makes me wanna practice more.
Joebone18974 7 months ago
My wife and I were very priviledged to see him in Melbourne Australia in 1984. We had the most incredible evening with his playing and many requests that were asked for. He died too young.
steinwaygrande1 8 months ago
TODAY, MAY 16TH, WOULD HAVE BEEN LIBERACE'S 92ND BIRTHDAY!...(1919-2011)....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME....WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE BUT THANKS TO YOUTUBE, YOU ARE STILL HERE TO BRING PLEASURE TO A WHOLE NEW GENERATION OF FANS.....
keyboardmagic 8 months ago
WOW!!!
jonathan1234911 9 months ago
Fui a Las Vegas y tuve la enorme suerte de verlo en su show, una maravilla en verdad. Magnífico pianista y además tenía un show de un bailarin también maravilloso. Un gran show man
nktu23 9 months ago
LA ENCONTRÉ
igualareynosa 9 months ago
Liberace was one of the few people on this earth who care about YOU..
hwoods01 9 months ago
@hwoods01 yes he did. respect to you and you family.
MrDabdie 9 months ago
@werksdesign: Well I think if he wasn't gay he wouldn't be such a good performer. His presence wouldn't have been the same.. Also! Come on his outfits are fabulous it adds glamour only him can pull off!
aizkrym 9 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
This man was the best entertainer in the world. I mean sure his musical talent was beyond that of anyone that will ever be or ever was but, he was a complete showman. He was funny and very charismatic. he brightened peoples day. It's very sad that his private life was exposed in such great detail after his death as he tried so hard to just live and make others happy while he was alive.
apryll1970 9 months ago
This man was the best entertainer in the world. I mean sure his musical talent was beyond that of anyone that will ever be or ever was but, he was a complete showman. He was funny and very charismatic. he brightened peoples day. It's very sad that his private life was exposed in such great detail after his death as he tried so hard to just live and make others happy while he was alive.
apryll1970 9 months ago
Back in the '70's, Lee performed in Omaha at Ak Sar Ben Coliseum to member-only audiences for six nites. He broke all attendance records at Ak Sar Ben's 82 year history. Each performance was sold out.................what a showman!
npsdken 9 months ago
magnifico !
ftjax 9 months ago
I have 46 years old, I love the Heavy Metal, many years ago, I was a singer in a heavy band. Black Sabbath, Judas Priest I like today too. But... today is my first day I heard Liberace, he was AMAZING!!! the sencibilidad of he , touched my heart. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOD OF THE PIANO! PS: I know my english is bad, but souls dont have differents language ;)
VLADofVALAQUIA 10 months ago 12
Amusing and mesmerizing at the same time. He was so majorly talented.
CrazyLuna97 10 months ago
Although arranging is brilliant in its own right, did Liberace ever compose original works?
astralislux 10 months ago
I wonder if people realized he was a brilliant arranger and wrote all his own arrangements. Quite a talent!!!
scooterpiepiano 11 months ago
Such a wonderfully talented being he was. I loved his whole presintation of adding a bit of comedy to his professional artistic ability for classical piano playing. I miss not getting to hear him today we could use abit of sunlight.
abetelgeuse 11 months ago 2
Such a wonderfully talented being he was. I loved his whole presintation of adding a bit of comedy to his professional artistic ability for classical piano playing. I miss not getting to hear him today
abetelgeuse 11 months ago
i am not a musician and am not musically inclined..my girlfriend played the piano for 8 years when she was younger and said he was amazing. I've never heard or seen him play before.....watching and seeing this...WOW. How does someone master something like this. It seems like theres so much perfection in this performance. one word....impressed.
ONTOPOFTHENORTH 11 months ago 3
People call me the "LIttle Liberace," but man I do not compare. Not even close, his talent is unmatchable!
ryry617 11 months ago
@DeweyMoore1 Where did you hear that the Museum is up and running again? I live in Las Vegas and to my knowledge it is still closed to the public.
keyboardmagic 1 year ago 2
For all who wasn't around when he was alive, you missed a very talented and warmhearted person who was genuine in his respect and appreciation for his audiences.
werksdesign 1 year ago 18
@werksdesign I was born in 1985 so I was really too young to appreciate any of his works at the time. But as a man, I can see this person was truly an artist and an artisan at his craft. He put on a carefree face for his audience, but under his carefree persona was a true artist rivaling that of legends. Who's to say if Beethoven, if alive today, wouldn't be performing on Broadway or in Las Vegas. A silly example perhaps, but you understand my meaning of course.
skudzer1985 8 months ago 2
@skudzer1985 .. Truly any of the great composers, if alive today, could present their compositions on the world stages. There is no doubt about that. It is wonderful that you see Liberace as the man he was who appreciated the great composers and expanded on their pieces while still having a sincere appreciation for the audiences. I am personally thankful that I saw his live performances and to witness his sincerity. I hope your appreciation for LIberace grows.
werksdesign 8 months ago
@werksdesign agreed...I am glad I was fortunate and old enough to at least experience one of his shows on TV
tpbdragon1 7 months ago
Wow!!! how many hands does he have?
sscrystal10 4 months ago
@werksdesign thanks u dont think i already missed out way to bumm me out
TheMgmt420 1 month ago
The main thing I saw that so impressed me while in Vegas was the Liberace Museum. Which is now I'm told torn down. Love Love Love this man that sincerely loved his audiences.
collinsdenise48 1 year ago
@collinsdenise48 Just to let you know that the Museum has not been torn down. They did close their doors in October, but hope to find a new location possibly on the LV Strip.
keyboardmagic 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I'm 18 and I LOVE him!!!
WiccaButterfly 1 year ago
I'm 18 and I LOVE him!!!
WiccaButterfly 1 year ago
Just goes to show you how wonderful a piano player and entertainer he was. 5 Stars.DennisM.......sorry to have lost such a star.
endalltobeall 1 year ago 2
WOW!! GENIUS!!
BROOKLYNBRENDA 1 year ago 3
I would not forget to mention in the info, that he also plays melodies from classical pieces there, not only bit of a Hungarian rhapsody, but especially the "Vesti la giubba" aria from I Pagliacci by Leoncavallo
pohlpiano 1 year ago
He was my hero. I saw him 5 times, once @ the Garden State Arts Center in south jersey, and 4 times @ Radio city Music Hall. The sixth time i went I brought my 84 yo grandmother. I dropped them off in front of Radio City and went to put the car in a garage. When I met up with the family in front of Radio City they said the show was cancelled as he was ailing from his illness and have always regretted not going back the next night. I was blessed to get to see him 5 times. never forget him. B
MrThatbob 1 year ago 2
I just leaned about this guy from YouTube. First this guy got my attention with that gimmicy act, with all the glitz and glam. Then after learning about his talent, I'm a fan for life. I can't stop play his music.
YouCanSayIt 1 year ago
This is too amazing, I can only listen to two minutes every hour. o_O
MuffinJob 1 year ago
OMG He plays Sondheim!
I so remember him as a kid growing up.
bivmvideo 1 year ago
Beautiful !
lucianahhh7 1 year ago
I want his jacket xD
geekyxeek 1 year ago
Great artist and a big loss to all....
wcd47 1 year ago
Liberace had a TV show that started in 1952 I was 7 year old and watched the show
every week. In the 60's I had an 8 track of Liberace in my car. no matter what you say about him,he was a great entertainer.
jamesojld 1 year ago
Remarkable talent and a lovely lovely man.
MsBedwell 1 year ago
Hey leave him alone! What's gay got to do with it. God loved him too and blest him with a gift. He's special because we got to see him in Las Vegas. My husband and I wanted children and had given up. 20 years later after my second child, to the day we saw Liberace my second baby girl was born. She turned 30 this last month. Have a great day! She herself has remained constant, she's very beautiful and never has disappointed us. New York New York is our song by this gifted painist.
margaretblaine22 1 year ago
The brute knows how to play chopsticks. Wow!
MrHurricaneIKE 1 year ago
the 12 people that disliked it were too busy watching the wonderful Liberace to realize that they accidentally clicked "dislike"
gagalovesgeo 1 year ago
OMG! How does he play with all those rings on his fingers? You would think it be impossible and likely to hit extra keys by mistake, but not with Liberace!
reddfoxsanford 1 year ago
I always respected this cat's work! He always seemed happy to entertain his audiences. I think that Elvis borrowed some of Liberace's flamboyant style for his own stage persona.
shannonD68 1 year ago
How could one not like this? I mean yeah if it's not your kind of music etc.. But Liberace's a god on piano.
MuffinJob 1 year ago
Utterly superb touch - probably one of the most natural sounding pianists ever. The smoothest legato one will ever hear
linclinc5 1 year ago
I can't believe they closed the museum. I hope the traveling exhibit comes close to where I live.
vkirkman 1 year ago
@vkirkman they did?
ClueLou 1 year ago
What a remarkable person. He truely looks like he really loves playing the piano. I wish I had just an ounce of talent that he possesed.
ajvenom 1 year ago
What are those 2 handed full glissando like slides he does, like at 1:48?
webusch3 1 year ago
and again at 2:08
webusch3 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
What are those 2 handed full piano glissando like slides he does after the end of each section? Like the one @1:48
webusch3 1 year ago
Comment removed
webusch3 1 year ago
Really gives you a vicarious taste of opulance.
heroineworshipper 1 year ago
Liberace might have been gay, but, that doesn't really matter. He was a fantastic pianist, a showman, a comedian. That's what's missed about him. Like with Queen fans. All their fans overlook Freddie Mercury being gay in favor of his music. RIP Liberace.
Splinter48708 1 year ago
A fantastic showman and great pianist.
freeloader1974 1 year ago
Muy bueno!!!!
hugobearpiano 1 year ago
Awesomeness!
kwgrid 1 year ago
he could have played any style he liked. im so glad he didnt go down the whole root of just playing in fancy concert halls and actually treated piano as more than a show, he thought about modern music and about entertaining people and not just playing them a piece of music. this is the genius of Liberace
kahuna3901 1 year ago 2
I think for anyone my age or a bit older, growing up and remembering the Liberace Specials coming on TV is part of our childhood... My mother wanted me to be the next Liberace when I was a kid... even would call me Liberace, until it came out that he was a little more than just "flamboyant" -- after that, the pressure was off, and I was free to do what I wanted... I ended up becoming a Jazz musician though!
EddieLandsberg 1 year ago
I knew of him before for his exuberance, but ... I never knew before of his TALENT! And you can tell he truly just loves to play piano & perform. We won't see his like, again.... :-(
svetlana60656 1 year ago
I want his piano soooo bad! It's one of the most beautiful pianos I've ever seen.
Angithia17 1 year ago
Saw him in the Circus Room at the nugget in Sparks when I was a kid- after all these years, probably still the best performer I've ever seen
kiaoraguy 1 year ago
great pianist, exuberant playing!
angelialvares 1 year ago
Liberace was the original Elton John!
MariaSue1 1 year ago
wow. heard the long version of "chopsticks" on the radio while just on vacation in Canada and did NOT realize what an incredible musician this man was! I, unfortunately, only heard the "gay" references - I'm a new fan and am totally addicted to his sound now. He needs to be introduced to the new generation!!!
depogrl 1 year ago
The 20th Century was a golden age ofentertainers,Presley,Sinatra,Liberace, Sammy Davis Jnr and the list goes on.!!
TheGreatRichter 1 year ago
Thet just don't make entertainers like this anymore!!.
TheGreatRichter 1 year ago
Does anybody know what the tube-shaped object is that's sitting right inside the piano in the center? It's in front of the music rack. I read somewhere a long time ago that it was a small fan that blew air onto Liberace's face while he was playing so he wouldn't sweat so much. That object is often seen in a lot of his pianos while he is playing.
fhood 1 year ago
@fhood ... I've seen that too and never thought to ask... now looking back at vids of his performances they're in each one.... you got me to wondering too. I don't have a clue what it is... but I'm gonna do a search.
werksdesign 1 year ago
@werksdesign I think its his microphone, but I could be mistaken. Sometimes he would place it there
showmanlee 1 year ago
What a talented bloke. I remember watching as a kid but did not realise how good he really was, Born in the wrong time.
Alienhunters 1 year ago
Awesome!
javierburboa 1 year ago
it felt strange when he started playing "Send in the Clowns" seems like he's talking to me and telling me he's sad stories that part almost made me cry. i think what makes him a brilliant pianist is that he puts emotions with every keys he's pressing and sending those emotions through the notes we're hearing.
LoveOlderWomen 1 year ago
I love this man,he seemed like a really sweet person
balto4 1 year ago
We loved him for what he was and all that he gave us
dougconn 1 year ago
Loved him , saw him in Vegas...he had a waterfall on his show. Running water has an effect on me so when I got up durning that part, and we were sittinging in the front ,he stopped the show and said "We know were your going " lol, I was so embarrased..:-) Thank you for these great Videos
shelbijack 1 year ago
Yes a true master in deed.
arcadia700 1 year ago
Say what you like, but that right there was a "magical" performance - it really was.
AngryOfMayfair 1 year ago
the piano master!
CCSLASH1 1 year ago
I have met him seen him Play all I know for sure is that he left too soon and I miss him....
Rayna0758 1 year ago
I watched Liberace on live TV in the 50's and 60's and fortunate enough to catch several of his shows in Vegas. I always saw him as a magnificent performer and outstanding pianist. I still don't understand the discussions and fascination he was gay. That's irrelevant to me and is filed under "so what".
werksdesign 1 year ago 37
@werksdesign I agree with you 100% !
annemarieclaudia 10 months ago
@werksdesign
Excellent post!
anonymouslogon6 8 months ago
@werksdesign so what is so right; just where do find a real entertainer now such as this, God bless him.
bullsnutsoz 8 months ago
Simply amazing, so glad I found Liberace on YouTube. We just don't have talent like this anymore. The man could play the crate the piano came in. Everything from boogie woogie, rock and roll, pop or classical, Broadway show tunes didn't matter. A TRUE master!
Jimbomania 1 year ago
Outstanding performance
matforsbon 1 year ago
what song is that right at the beginning?
hoochis 1 year ago
@hoochis The song at the beginning is "As Time Goes By".
keyboardmagic 10 months ago
@keyboardmagic yes he actually composed all his music, there are tidbits of original songs throughout but the arrangements are completely his on every song he plays. He was an amazing composer.
apryll1970 9 months ago
after Send in the Clowns it's Pagliacci "Vesti la giubba," then back to Send in the Clowns. Good combination ... all about clowns.
heesendr 1 year ago
@Kakarot21591 And what is that suppose to mean??
bebidance 1 year ago
@bebidance It means Liberace was an amazing pianist, and people who don't like him because he was homosexual are missing out on his amazing playing.
Kakarot21591 1 year ago
When I was 13, my cousin Carol and I went to the New York State Fair. We didn't know that Liberace was going to be performing. Carol and I were wandering through the small animal displays and were in a room that had chincillas in cages, when who should walk in but Liberace! We were so excited but so shy. I whispered to Carol, "It's Liberace!" He heard me whisper and came over to say hi to us. He shook our hands and was so warm and friendly. He talk to us for several minutes. We were thrilled.
earlymusicus 1 year ago 3
@earlymusicus Great story!! Do you remember what you talked about? Wow you're so lucky!!
louwil65 1 year ago
The movie comes out in 2012...Michael Douglas will play the role of Liberace.
donatello1 1 year ago
i saw and met him in london when he was staying at danny la rues house and he was amazing.
dracula0091 1 year ago
There are always people in the world that we can never replace...Liberace, Michael Jackson...any many more.
mohammadbabajoon 1 year ago
All I'm interested in, is He was the most talented and flamboyant pianist in the world.
ve2so 1 year ago 2
Who cares if he was gay.
His music is beautiful
Willhur881 1 year ago 3
The King!!!!
javierburboa 1 year ago
i dont care if he was gay music like that cant be replaced am a fan
carlosa47 1 year ago
It's sad to go through life only hearing that Liberace was a gay pianist then to hear him on youtube and discover that phenomenal pianist was the more appropriate description.
IDontKnowNorDoYou 2 years ago 69
@IDontKnowNorDoYou It's unfortunate that's all people think of him as. I just discovered him not too long ago on youtube and I just fell in love watching him. I don't care that he was gay,I think he was amazing,and good looking BTW
balto4 2 years ago
You're right on that. I was fortunate to see his performances each time I was in Vegas and nothing compared to his live shows.... they were absolutely tremendous. No one in our group cared he was gay... we cared that we might not get to the Hilton in time to see the start of his show.
werksdesign 1 year ago 2
@IDontKnowNorDoYou
He is obviously gay. People cannot just ignore the signs and be "shocked" when the truth is told. It's just like Elton John and Ricky Martin announced they homosexuality and people were "shocked" is the very essence of denial. A denial that's not healthy for nobody. Seriously, though, let's not be shocked about how many homosexuals are in the entertainment industry by just accepting how many are in the fashion industry, which both relates to each other, and move on.
hanzotk 1 year ago
@IDontKnowNorDoYou Remember his greatness! Not his personal life! Soo many muscians have they person downfalls!
javierburboa 1 year ago
@javierburboa being gay isn't a down fall
IDontKnowNorDoYou 1 year ago 2
@IDontKnowNorDoYou You're not kidding. He was a GREAT pianist.
restlessr84 1 year ago 2
"vesti" works well integrated into this romance set
I'd like to see the sheet music for that transcription
virtuosafatale 1 year ago
I have a photo taken with him in 1985 and he's wearing this particular jacket/costume. It was taken at a party at Trump Tower after one of his shows there in NYC. What a great night that was!
keyboardmagic 2 years ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Gay is not an offense, although many ignorant people think it is. Gay is as normal as straight...may not be as common but it is NOT to be used as an offense. As to the comment 'gay man should aspire to have Liberace's discretion' -is it discretion such as that of heterosexual individuals?...what norm, criteria, standards need to be taken in order for gays to comply to such request?...
ALVZ2000 2 years ago
Comment removed
ALVZ2000 2 years ago
Comment removed
ALVZ2000 2 years ago
This man was the best entertainer in history. He was the type of man gays should aspire to. He illustrated discretion.
itsjimmy2009 2 years ago
silbantan is king of the obvious no offense. Doesn't mean we can't enjoy its music.
Mira3591 2 years ago
liberace was gay, no offense
silbatan 2 years ago
Astonishing musicianship as always, but maybe you didn't know that Liberace was a classically trained pianist, just listen to the segment at 6:24, it is the aria "Vesti la giubba" from the opera Pagliacci, popularized by Caruso, Domingo, Pavarotti and other tenors.
almecor 2 years ago
I wish I could play like my idol Liberace - He Rocks !!!
Zerogravity500 2 years ago
The fact everybody enjoy his music, he simply know how to entertain everybody, including those know nothing about music. I realised he didn't play a ordinary music the ordinary way, when he played it, these ordinary music sound great!
If playing good music is only about beethoven, chopin, mozart, etc he would never be this rich and famous. How many classical musician become as rich and famous as him?
jxguy 2 years ago
DingoHunterDan you can burn in hell. This man has achieved more and is more talented than you will ever be. I know this for a fact because only losers say the things you do.
Piggy9786 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
What a waste of talent playing crap songs. Not impressed.
AJollyGoodFelon 2 years ago
SONG'S NAME AT 3:40 : SEND IN THE CLOWNS
tophn 2 years ago
what song happens at 3:40
Qoind 2 years ago
@Qoind The song is Send in the Clowns
sodakboy 2 years ago
Truly a legend.
boxingjessie 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Yes,a legend. What a shame he burns in hell now, with all the asses he broke down...
discodelirio 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Yes faggots like Liberace go right to hell. Thats a disgusting life choice and hence why he got AIDS. Men fucking men what kind of world are we living in? That must have been all he thought about
DingoHunterDan 2 years ago
I remember my Dad watching Liberace when I was a kid. Now I'm grown and can appreciate this. Send in the Clowns is an amazing song made perfect with Liberace's talent. RIP
filthyhack1 2 years ago
What an amazing,amazing performer he always gave 100% to the crowd!!! There's no one else like him and there never will be. He will live on in our hearts-too bad he died when I was a little kid,but I do remember him a bit
balto4 2 years ago 3
I'm not his fan, but I like this film, quite impressive.
felix0911176727 2 years ago
What was he really like off camera and away from the spotlight?
yashti1979 2 years ago
@yashti1979 - Hello, To answer your questions, off camera, Liberace was just about the nicest person you would ever want to meet. I knew him for many years and attended some of his after-show parties. He was also very generous and loved people. I could go on & on about him. It's just wonderful to see that he is reaching a whole new audience on YouTube. I know he would be pleased if he were here today.
keyboardmagic 2 years ago 2
@keyboardmagic While i never met him,he always seemed like an extremely nice person. I have become a fan strictly through youtube,though my mother and grandmother were fans. He seemed affectionate to me,a person that I would have liked to have known thats for sure. He was the best person
balto4 2 years ago
@balto4 - Liberace was as nice to be around as he seems to be in these videos. When he died, his sister-in-law gave me a pair of his shoes. I still have them. Inside, they say, "made especially for Liberace". It's amazing that so many people (like yourself) are discovering him for the 1st time on YouTube. I've been a fan for lot of years and it's a joy to see him being discovered all over again by a new audience. Thank you for your kind words, balto4.
keyboardmagic 2 years ago 3
@keyboardmagic I think he came across to the audience as being warm and caring,and that's why he was popular and well loved by his fans. I am proud to call myself a fan,I have learned a lot about him in a short period of time,I have purchased his books as well,and look forward to reading them. I was very young when he died,so don't remember much about him. It is nice to see people discover old talent
balto4 2 years ago
Ok, now you played it for him....now you can play it for me......play it again.....Sam.
Liberace was one of my favorite entertainers and pianists. Miss him.....!
JerrysTube 2 years ago 16
met this man at the london palladium he was brilliant.
dracula0091 2 years ago 3
Liberace was a genious showman
torpf 2 years ago 3
Just amazing!!!!!!! I've only recently discovered Liberace,but my mom was always a fan-I'm blown away. There will never be another thats for sure
balto4 2 years ago 5
me too me too
objdobcvblcbdgj 2 years ago
2:33 gotta love this part :D
lotuZnew 2 years ago 3
Comment removed
markmarshall39 2 years ago
Actually Liberace did perform for the 1982 Academy Awards, playing the 5 nominated songs that year. He was and always will be the greatest entertainer of all time.
keyboardmagic 2 years ago
Liberace was simply the gteatest pianist and showman ever. R.I.P.
Fablife2000 2 years ago 2
Comment removed
markmarshall39 2 years ago
He didn't need an orchestra. Liberace makes the piano come alive
pipparoberts1 2 years ago 2
yeah he could even make it sound like a snare drum. *rolls eyes*
revoltingmexican 2 years ago 3
When I was a child, Liberace's showmanship and ability combined are what kindled my love for music.
vkirkman 2 years ago
If you ever wonder what constitutes being a virtuoso just take a listen to Liberace.
builditkeepit 2 years ago
it's absolutely insane how fast his hands fly over the keys.... wow
lordwindgrace 2 years ago
The BEST!!! We miss you dearly, Mr Liberace for your incredible talent, your adorable sense of humour and sure for your ever so fabulous outfits. As soon as i can, i shall go to his museum and worship him even more for all the great and beautiful performances he did. Love you forever!
michaelhenicker 2 years ago