Rachmaninoff 5th Concerto Second Symphony Cadenza Warenberg

[Francesco1Gabriele]

GRANDIOSA......BRAVISSIMA.

RACH è DIFFICILISSIMO.....MA è MAGICO.......UNICO.

[Ellinidara]

Phenomenon.

[hartistry]

V., any of your own composition coming soon?

[hartistry]

This is a mature Rachmaninoff here. Beautiful.

[robert72744]

Wonderful playing... thank you. If I'm not mistaken there exists in the Philadelphia Orchestra Library, a score of the Rachmaninoff 2nd Symphony with cuts sanctioned by the composer himself. Ormandy's first recording of that Symphony on Columbia Records uses that very version. I actually think that it is better than the uncut version of the symphony which to my ears has too many repeats and tends to loose tension.

[WTAWWR08]

I like this music. You play the piano so well.

[salete50]

:o my god!! congratulations!!! it's amazing!

[danyelangel1]

Yo me pregunto, ¿Será que existe alguna palabra que pueda describir la genialidad de esta pieza? Rachmaninov es increíblemente novedoso y genial, bellísima obra.

[alexisV84]

o.0 wahou so gooooooodddd

[christian1000bla]

There we go again...VALENTINA...you are the best...you and a Boesendorfer...the ideal couple...

[bfeyalcin]

I want those hands and this piano.

[anastasiashmytova]

Isn't Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini considered his 5th piano concerto?

[MrRaphaelBM]

Can someone please give me a link for the sheets of this master-piece..god this is so wonderful....

[mfiadeiro]

Please don't be ashamed for playing this fantastic concert!!!!

I strongly believe that making cuts to a symphony, and maintaining that form is an altogether different matter as of creating a transcription. Do you condemn e.g. Liszt for making those fabulous transcriptions from Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, (and so many others) ???

I did enjoyed enormously the brief videos that were kindly posted in Youtube.

Please don't stop!

[rlechevalier2002]

I clicked on a youtube of Ginette Neveu playing Gluck - Mélodie from Orfeo ed Euridice, and at the same instant, on my media player, Valentina started playing Rachmaninoff's 5th Concerto Second Symphony Cadenza Warenberg -- and before I realized the mistake, the two pieces played together in the most exquisitely beautiful counterpoint of violin and piano! Try it--

[zzhhaannggddii]

did anyone else notice that this piano has several extra keys at the lower register? :))))

[1993allende]

Transcription doesnt do it justice.

[sonicheroin]

WOW!

[agoffe]

You are so hot!

[vivianbalerina]

Fifth concerto its the same as second symphony???????

[chopinlover49]

Liszt and many others made various versions of their works orchestral and instrumental without any qualms. I loved this.  It should be in the regular classical catalog for listeners to purchase. Thank you so much.

[paullanfear]

Hello Valentina, wonderful playing as always. I remember reviewing your Chopin Etudes DVD for the EPTA Piano Journal (around 8-9 years ago?) and at the time you were playing a beautiful Bosendorfer shipped over from England (I think). I am curious to know if this is the instrument in this video?

Anyway very best wishes from the UK.

Paul Lanfear

[jlrico74]

Hello Mrs: Lisitsa,

It's a great interpretation of the piano concerto. I was amazed and want to know where I can buy the sheet music for the play.

A greeting and I wish you well,

Jose Luis (Spain)

[Ajikshan]

i love you :)

[teddythepianist]

You should try to play like Lang Lang

[sylsof]

picture, moving, playing are wonderfull

[ninomagla]

you are my favorite pianist in the world, and i think the best one... i want to ask you one thing, have you tried 3rd concert of Rachmaninoff? it's my favorite and i would love to listen your version.. :) best wishes from Georgia

[ungava100]

Ungava100:  None of us need to be disagreeable to disagree. I listened to your Rotterdam performance of Rach. C. No.5. It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard. Retrospect will show you have created a benchmark for serious piano students for decades. Now it will be seen to be, as you say " doable." Moreover, you have left us with an exquisitely sensitive interpretation. Is there any way the remaining movements can be put on Youtube ?

[meneltar]

Don't you sometimes have the urge to change some parts of it? I mean, once you know that Rachmaninov didn't write it himself it's "allowed" to change things. I'd change a couple things in the Warenberg version, specially in the 2 last movements.

[ValentinaLisitsa]

@meneltar Rachmaninoff thought this piece to be perfect and he was very upset when orchestras tried to make cuts in this admittedly long symphony. He siad that every time it happens he feels like somebody is cutting his flesh. What Warenberg did is not just a cut in Rachmaninoff's flesh - it is a sex change operation LOL

I love the Symphony and now that the performance with Rotterdam is behind( it was at their request that I learned the piece ) I feel ashamed have played it.

[meneltar]

@ValentinaLisitsa I agree with Rachmaninov that the piece IS perfect as the full-lenght symphony! I'm in love (obsessed) with it since the first time I've heard. I've always thought that some sections of it (like most of the material from the cadenza and the opening of the 4th movement) were very pianistic, but it may be natural because Rachmaninov was himself a pianist in his core.

Even agreing that the transcription is a mortal sin, thank you for your performance, it's the "purest" possible.

[briank4251]

@ValentinaLisitsa You feel ashamed to have played it? Rachmaninoff may not like others messing with his works, but Warenberg clearly made a noble attempt here, and if Rachmaninoff heard your performance of this, he'd probably plant a big wet kiss on you. This cadenza, along with the rest of the work, is probably the most entertaining thing I've heard in a while. And if Ol' Rach ever rose from Kensico, he'd probably kick Alexei's butt and marry you instead, lol. Valentina for President!!!

[briank4251]

@ValentinaLisitsa By the way, tell Alexei he's getting pretty good with that camera. His camera work has been adding to the entertainment value of your videos. Gotta give the guy some credit here. Oh, and your Rach 5 interview with Pieter was incredible. You come off VERY well in your interviews. There's something very appealing about your persona. Now get your butt to New Jersey so I can finally get to see you play!! - Brian from NJ

[occlto]

@ValentinaLisitsa From what I've heard, Rachmaninoff accepted that it was very long and made cuts to the symphony himself.

[twooffour]

@ValentinaLisitsa

Don't wanna be a smartass here, but Goethe apparently didn't like Schumann's take on his Erlkönig (too much "interpretation", repeating of lines etc.), and I'm rather sure he wouldn't have liked Hamelin's either :D

So maybe this sort of thing shouldn't be too much of an issue?

[twooffour]

@meneltar

Generally, I'd say unless you're bound by some job or contract you agreed to (e.g. performing a premiere for a composer, partaking in a competition with given parameters), there's no reason why you shouldn't be "allowed" to do whatever the hell you please.

You certainly can on Youtube - I'm not sure how easy it is if you sign a contract with a company, but then that's a question of feasibility ;)

[electricalwilly]

Your a pleasure to watch and listen to .... thanks for your music

[maestrojimbo]

First time I've ever heard of this! You are a wonderful pianist and great musician. Brava!!!

[PattiRapousa]

There's a diminish phrase at 1:26 to 1:29 which is identical to a diminish phrase in the cadenza of the 3rd concerto! Do they have the same tones/notes?

Lovely performance, as usual!

[vaxx2007]

as more videos I see with her as its more and more unmusical and scruffy (

[geomika]

FANTASTIC !!! BRAVISSIMO!!! 

[iplongnin]

Despite all dislikes to the concerto arrangement, I still think the first half of this cadenza is fairly idiomatic... Again, excellent playing from Ms. Lisitsa.

[kage1369]

dear lady, you have the appearance of a living legend in this clip

[Theonedue]

Valentina, like Lola Astanova, you should make a video where you play your warm-up routines, and mention some aspects of techniques, that can help some people who are having trouble with playing, or something like that. I think a lot of people would like it. Keep up the great playing!

[classicalalways]

@Theonedue You compare Valentina to Lola Astanova? They should never be brought up in the same sentence - the only Lola may do well is try to look good. But when it comes to playing, Lola is an amateur in comparison.

[Theonedue]

It had to do with warm-up routines, not individual playing skill. There both good, ones not that much better than the other one. As far as overall skill, I'd say Valentina cause she plays like a robot, with perstine accuracy. There both one of the best in the world, and have unique interpretations.

[month93]

just fantastic...i love it

[miumusy]

Romantic

[MegaTomco]

dear Valentina! I hope that your son will be as good pianist as you! :D

[stlivermore]

2:56 just lovely!!

[stlivermore]

I'm learn quite alot about Rachmaninoff by listening to you, and I like what I hear! Thanx for sharing your talent and great love for music so generously. Cheers.

[MegaTomco]

hi Valentina. Will you do a Rachs  concertos 3,4 minus orchestra ?????

[pianoaddict06]

you inspire me

[whirligiggle]

That, was, awesome.

More please!

Thank you.

I'm off now to find a piano teacher.

x

[betumene]

Thank you so much for letting us in your home! We really appreciate it!

I personally learned alot in those few days i spend with you!

I hope you will let us back in soon!

Thank you

[ArchSelaphiel]

Thank you so much for this, incandescent!

[Larynxyn]

Beautiful, thank you.

[ViolinBee]

I Love listening to you play. I especially Love watching you play. I find it amazing that I can see and feel the emotion and feeling from the music in your hands. You play music as if it were sent from Heaven. Thank You for sharing your wondroius Gift.

[ilovefazioli]

As always, sumblime and awesome. BTW, You always say that Bosendorfers are great pianos, have you even performed with a Fazioli? If so, why do you think? I did once and i found it outstanding. Keep uploading videos, since you are not coming to Barcelona (spain) any soon, at least I can watch you on YT. Thanks for sharing your incredible talent with us.

[Rotwatcher]

Valentina Lisitsa is the gift that just keeps on giving. Her immense generosity puts us all in her debt.

[Liszt31]

I'm really excited that you are available to respond to your fans;)

[ZombieOwen23]

pitty the fool who thumbs down

[douskara]

After practicing on that Bosendorfer the Steinways in the concert hall must really look like a piece of cake..

[Marina96424]

Great!!



[RaziAlaster]

I want to mention that of all your videos I like the presentation of this one the best. The camera angles, lighting, focus and quality (1080p) are amazing!

[maestrokoury]

Valentina, I was wondering if you had any idea whether or not sheet music for this "concerto" is actually available to the general public. I have searched everywhere to no avail. If you could give me any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Molto grazie,

Maestrokoury

[ValentinaLisitsa]

@maestrokoury Try Boosey and Hawkes

[maestrokoury]

Valentina, I was wondering if you had any idea whether or not sheet music for this "concerto" is actually available to the general public. I have searched everywhere to no avail. If you could give me any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Molto grazie,

Maestrokoury

[camil1881]

She's Awesome ! ! !

[zamplify]

Nice Rach :)

[MusicClassical1]

@ValentinaLisitsa Can you upload Beethoven's "Waldstein" or Beethoven's "Pathetique" Sonatas up onto your channel???

Reply back to me when you have an answer! ;) 

[brardley]

something about the camera angle makes it seem like a memory

[mamakokonao]

おっと寝る前にショパンのワルツが始まりました。ずっと聴いてい­たいのですが、寝ます。

Ｖａｌｅｎｔｉｎａ　さんの練習はとても楽しそうでこんなに歌いながらやるのですね。

ワルツ１番ちょっと練習しただけですぐに超絶になっていきます。­ああ！ブラボーといいたい。

スコアは一瞬はあるのでしょうが覚えるのは腕の筋肉なのでしょう­！！

[mamakokonao]

今晩、ＵｐｓｔｒｅａｍでValentinaさんの生演奏観れま­した。ショパンのスケルツオ４番とベートーベンのコンチェルト５­番(皇帝)です。歌いながらの見事な練習風景です。夜中なのでと­りあえず寝ますが毎日のようにしばらくオンエア？楽しみですね。­

[dengde]

WONDERFUL.

[joanngelic]

speechless....:O

[xRachmaninoffx]

Thank you so much. I absolutely loved your interpretation of the second concerto (especially the final movement) and cannot wait to hear what the rest of this!

[mamakokonao]

すばらしい自前のベ＾ゼンドルファーのの演奏ですね。すごく感動­します。

直近の演奏運慶ですね。素晴らしすぎて・・・・

[n0wM3]

Beautiful. Thanks for making this available on Youtube, I've been curious to listen to it, and the second symphony is great nonetheless.

[Barpianoman]

wonderful

thank you very much!

[KellyW]

You bring music back to life!

[londan76]

all your work is outstandingly sublime and passionate ... i salute you and am in awe of your mastery

[SilverD1000]

Every time I watch this lady play, I find my mouth hanging open. She's really amazing...

[freitasnetuno]

thank you very much Valentina =)

[TheKeenanBoy]

You are remarkable, truly something to aspire to! I love the way you interpreted Prelude in G Minor by Rachmaninoff! Any tips on practicing it?

[Hopffnung]

Always is so fascinating observe the way you play Rachmaninov!! Amazing!!!

[SteinwayMan13]

There is a "fifth" as well? This is gorgeous!! Can someone fill me in on this so-called fifth?

[TheKeenanBoy]

@SteinwayMan13

read the rest in her info box, i was amazed too haha.

[AlcidesConstante]

Many thanks for the live show, Ms. Valentina!

[Funeone01]

can someone plz help me with this live webcam? I can't get it to work..it's just a blank screen where the video should be. I've tried everything from disabling my firewalls to internet settings. I use Firefox. Anyone??

[BCCanuck1945]

Thanks for these great videos!!! I love the HD versions (mp4) which I download and play on my large flat screen TV... EXCELLENT :-)

I am waiting on Amazon to ship me your 3 DVDs

[rotsenon]

Thanks for the live practice, really thanks.

[lePistolero]

I'm french! goddam what time is it???!! xD

[MellowCypriot]

Thank you SO MUCH for the live practice webcam! I know what I'll be glued to for the next week...it is so inspiring and interesting to watch you practice I am so grateful for the opportunity.

This may even be better than the Shiba Inu puppy webcam...

[JadeStone87]

Another great piece , you are simply amazing, I can't wait for you Cd to come out.

[MusicClassical1]

Can you upload yourself playing the "Waldstein Sonata" by Beethoven please?? Reply back when you can! ;)

[iLoveChopin]

does anyone know if her stream is up atm?

[MedMan30]

Great job! Love it! And Good Luck with the 55 pieces! <3

[LAnonHubbard]

Beautiful playing, beautiful music, great video and audio, and fantastic person.

[vahagnini]

Dear Valentina,Could you please send me the sheet of this piece i think that i can learn this piece in 1 - 1.5 years THanks a lot for posting it ) )) ;)

[jy121209]

This is a very good adaptation of works, but the crown on the Rachmaninoff 5th Concerto this name,

Really can not see past. just A proud OF adapter.

However, in your interpretation ,it's good.

[1992seppel]

unbelievable

[eunicron]

Thanks for sharing this, Valentina. I enjoy your work tremendously.

[CleCrocco]

ciao Valentina non vedo l'ora che vieni in Italia per poterti ascoltare dal vivo. Sei straordinaria! :))))))

[thomasc65]

I need the GMT time's for this if any one can let me know as I'm in England.

Watch some of the live feed this morning arund 2:30am, I want to catch as much of this as pos,

ace,ace,ace, thx alot for this.

[thomasc65]

@thomasc65 Watched i ment : )

[Elix17]

I didn't know such a piece existed and I considered myself a fan of Rachmaninov. Thanks to you, I'm enlightened. Thank you.

[KeithWhalen11]

Exceptional piano playing and really great camera work too!

[debrucey]

Wonderful, I can't wait to hear the whole thing.

By the way, this video is beautifully recorded. Can I ask what equipment you use?

[toto2spunky]

Valentina, I love it! Evgeny Kissin, step aside!

[UndyingAnguish]

Oohhh, a live practice webcam. I love that..I'm going to have to wake up extra early just to see it.

[tunglour]

Fifty five pieces to learn? Do you have photographic memory, or Rachmaninoff-style perfect pitch?

[ebrithilsk]

@tunglour

She said in one interview that she has photographic (or at least exceptional) memory.

[tunglour]

I think I've favorited every single one of your videos. O_o The ease with which you play is astounding.

APPLAUSE!!

[ValentinaLisitsa]

I will try to upload the whole piece as soon a s I can .

Live practice webcam is up and running now. Next braodcast starts tomorrow @ 9 in the morning Eastern Stanadard Time .

[ShOwBiZ88]

@ValentinaLisitsa

hi :) thanks so much!! will you come to italy during the next European tour?

[Lammero]

@ValentinaLisitsa

Great idea! =)

But i can't help to get that gut feeling that something's wrong with it...

It's a bit like vivisecting a cat if you know what I mean =p

[ValentinaLisitsa]

@Lammero

i have never vivisected a cat :-) so i don't know how it feels

[macapo]

@Lammero This is frequently felt with Rachmaninoff !

[mamakokonao]

@ValentinaLisitsa　頑張ってください。　Ｄｏ　ｙｏｕｒ　ｂｅｓｔ！

[BodomHeart17]

i'm always asking to me.... "why do i love you?"

You are the best pianist ever :)

[iamke55]

whoa, Valentina is good!

[Tabby0127]

Bravo!!! Enjoy the performace immensely! Found it to be very motivating and inspirational!! Keep up the great work!!

[aljordan82]

Thanks for the live show.

[thomasc65]

Wow thats such a great idea with the live feed. thats alot hours to practice, I find for my self that practice is quite personal and even the thought of recording would put me off, but what a really nice gift in doing this,thanks alot.

Regards T.C.

[mulanovich]

oh valentina your beyond words

absolutely stunishing as always

hope to see the complete version soon

[hoiyiu2512]

Hi, thanks for doing this. Your project is so beneficial to me as i can gain more idea of how to prepare for a massive repertoire within short period of time.

however....will you upload some of them onto your youtube channel? Unfortunately my school blocks this live webcam site and I cannot watch it now =(

[pianomanmu11]

The piano has such a beautiful, rich, dark sound. Love!

[riyadmrvica060292]

why it's off air valentina?? we want to see you~

[nb971127]

YAY!! LIVE!

[StevenCBlah]

Absolutely amazing, Valentina :)

[belegSJ]

This made my day. (or my night, actually. it's 2:08 am here..)

Amazing, as usual!

[brasiliennr1]

yea i can watch u at ustream but cant hear u...

[ValentinaLisitsa]

@brasiliennr1 will try to troubleshhot now

[niru54321]

@ValentinaLisitsa have u done the tempest sonata (beethoven)?

[brasiliennr1]

@ValentinaLisitsa

thx its working now

i really think its cool that u doing this : )

[SuperiorLarxene]

Absolutely beautiful!

[jamerzuh]

Amazing! :]

But as for the ustream, I can see you practicing but I can't hear anything? :[

Is this just my computer?

[brasiliennr1]

its great!!!

[Bacchiano70]

wonderful, as usual!

[flamethrowerabc]

lovely

and its number 150

[weepwoop]

Impeccable, as usual.