Rachmaninoff Concerto #2 minus orchestra Mov3

[XxbambambxX]

First: Shes brilliant and the peace is wonderful aso.

but: is my ear out of tune or isn't the piano tuned (not bad but just not perfect tuned,..?)

[michael10894]

she really is the best.. :))

[satyu131089]

if that's the way she plays with her sleeping attire, then WOW!!! Concert hall would be heaven...

[beautyandnobeast]

no third concerto?? id love to see u play that one with out orchestra

[NotMuchAlive]

Where can I purchase your CDs or digital music?

[SteinwayArtist]

I love the ending! Are there some new notes in the fast alternating chords on the final page? Also from the 2nd beat 4th bar of the risoluto (martellato) I could swear I'm hearing a line A,G,E,C which I have never heard before. Be curious to know if there are some changes here or if my ears are playing tricks on me.

[gozhven]

I am humbled by your skill, talent, and passion. You are super-human.

[FlyingBlackAndWhite]

brilliante brilliante! blows me away!

[fevimaster]

My favourite performer to watch <333

[MrSimeon76]

I've been wanting to learn to play this for a while. Will I need to wear pyjamas aswell?

[artcalight13]

I so love her strength and power combined with dexterity, crispness, fluidity and gentle touch when called for. I'm twittering and FB'ing her videos almost every day. The long slim fingers of course help but there's lots of long fingers out there with no talent or soul like that of this pianist.

[bacardifebreezer]

this are gonna be really helpful when i come to learning this concerto! thank you very much! I may learn the piano orchestral part and play along to this for fun and claim that i've played with Valentina Lisitsa :)!

[candicezhong]

I"m currently working on this piece and I got scared by her performance.

How i wish someday i can be that good...!

[MegaSomexa]

ThIs is nOt best pianist. But she have very good tecnic......

[camomile988]

Listening to just your piano is good indeed. We're never bored.

Your are a Goddess of piano!!

[jon44718]

yeah i sometimes wake up in the middle of the night to get me a glass of milk, stumble across a piano and then just thump out a concerto..i just hope the neighbours are fans!

[shugoiichara]

OMG...Her hands are a BLUR. I love her playing! She looks so comfortable and at ease with the piano... I need to play like that too! Then I will pass my exams with FLYING COLOURS!!! That was a wonderful performance XD

[Gerald555able]

The most marvelous thing is that, at times, I was certain to hear the orchestra. Valentina, your powers of persuasion are immense.

[piematrix12]

WHAT WAS THAT AT THE END???WHAT THE (BEEP) WAS THAT? ALL YOU SEE IS A BLUR OF HER HANDS HITTING THE KEYS. that's how fast she was playing, and also with perfection

[natentreyable]

You are amazing!

[yuccaken]

She looks very comfortable in her nice PJs. I play this romantic piece best in my favorite black speedo and black bow tie. It really puts me in the mood and I experience minimal slding on the piano bench. To each his/her own.

[IAmRoxanne83]

It's official: Valentina Lisitsa is my favorite pianist.

[johnst66xx]

It's fascinating to hear the piano part by itself -especially when played by a first class pianist.

[NadekIzKemerovo]

отличная техника. Не хватает эмоций, выражения.

оттарабанила.

[englishbay789]

I love your Rach. You have the hands of a magician. I think your hands are instilled with all the emotions and passiion you have for the music, that's why your facial expressions and body movements can be reduced to a minimum. Await for your recording of all Rachmaninoff's piano music.

[SUPPLEANDFIRM]

@englishbay789 Hands of a magician? Wtf. Do you think magicians play the piano? I'll tell you a secret. Magicians do magic tricks, not play the piano. People that play the piano are called "pianists." She has the hands of a pianist. You're attempts to write well are just disastrous.

[ChrisGuy1980]

@SUPPLEANDFIRM LOVE IT!!!! lol

[SUPPLEANDFIRM]

@SUPPLEANDFIRM your*

[KDP62]

I had the privilege of watching this amazing pianist play this piece with the San Francisco Symphony orchestra on July 8, 2011. In the process of learning more about Valentina Lisitsa, I stumbled across this video, as well as the ones for movements 1 and 2. Thank you, Valentina, for offering this very wonderful way to view and enjoy this amazing piano score in a unique, focused, context.

[zachattack19942]

Loved it all!, lol I spend more time watching all of her videos than actual practicing. :)

[sfzNotes]

@zachattack19942 Me too! She's a pleasure to listen to, and even more to watch. I hope she comes to the San Francisco Bay Area again soon.

[Fable014]

i like your pijama

[ander2365]

love 0:54 :P

[dommboi69]

you should so do this with an orchestra!! you're awesome!!

[videodog52]

Bravo! Thank you for uploading this video! 

[southwestguy223]

I suggest a Kovski Project. I would like to hear both first violin and Piano concertos without an orchestra. :D

[xXAzNBa0Xx]

if i could memorize that much then i wouldnt suck at school xD

[deadly990]

please record this with an orchestra.

[xHuntedGunzPCGx]

@deadly990 Did you not read the video description? lol...

[carlosLor]

wonderful



[scnlife]

when will you come to Mexico?

[MichaelJLgs19p]

I hope she puts Rach's rhapsody on a theme of Paganini up.... hahaha I can't get enough of her play.

[chockarina]

When you say 'minus orchestra', do you mean that this is just the piano part of the orchestral version or a solo piano arrangement?

[Alinutza97]

she has so big hands...

[R1skArb]

V - why don't you add in some of the orchestral line with your right hand? (instead of just playing the piano solo). I just recorded a brief snippet and I think it makes for a more complete solo performance with that melodic line in there.

[Apollon0817]

Holy shit, she is SO fucking good...

[duranceau2045]

I met her and talked to her and she said she practices 11 hours a day.

[gardask]

@duranceau2045 In one interview from studio in netherlands she told she practices 12-14 hours per day if there is a chance.

[yakkywitchy]

I got hypnotised by her hands.

Sergei would be so proud.:)

[namra1000]

YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!!!!!

sweet playing though :)

[gofostergo]

I've adored this piece forever, but I've never been able to pick through the intricacies of the chords like this. Truly, truly phenomenal.

[rick19478]

Superb phrasing and technique...and your passion....thank you!

[flossiekat]

she is pure perfection at the piano! Anyone who would dislike this is a total idiot!!! 

[andrewstackj]

beautiful just like valentina her self 

[guntherlove54]

Valentina, would you be so kind as to share your typical warm-up routine before practicing your repertoire?

[bertyleal]

Love you Valentina... Please Married me ... jeje... it's a true... I fall in love for you're in your soul.. it's a chemistry

[bertyleal]

I wonder.... does she "Never Sleep" ??? ... here she plays with a pijama...lol.... that's the price of the perfection...

[pianist32795]

@bertyleal She sleeping in this video. She's so good, she can easily play this in her sleep.

[defenderofthebrave]

@bertyleal its her kung fu outfit. You did know she's a ninja too, didn't you?? :D

[nfsmwrox]

@bertyleal No she's sleep-playing! :P

[Deexxtro]

@nfsmwrox haha indeed

[Sword1479]

@bertyleal She's asleep right there! She knows it so well, she can play in her sleep.

[NobodiesDog]

grace and brilliance ... wow

[maria32512]

When concerting, the image that the interpretor provides the audience is almost as important as the music that is produced!

Valentina's image is unique! She doesn't need any extravagant hair style or theatrical moves so she can interact with the audience!

[marcoantoniocosta]

I can't wait for you to play a similar recording of Rach 4. It really is my favorite. :-)

Congratulations and best wishes.

[Appleholic1]

This reminds me of that animated commercial where the guy goes to a job interview wearing 2 different color shoes. Does anyone but me remember that?

[kandutery]

wow!!!! what a sound, it´s so good played, and inspired. You are incredible.

[whathoney73]

It seems so beautifully impossible to do what you do. How amazing and how wonderful.

[drowneddaniel]

How can God build a Godess like you? Love it so much! <3

[carlosladen]

It sounds "funny" without orchestra. But still beeing very deep, I loved it. What a talent !

[LoftyProduction]

You can't learn the gift she has, there is no other word for it. GIFT, raw talent.

[xXAzNBa0Xx]

how do u move your arm so fast ?

[brraziel]

gozei

[agrandb]

i hope the rach 3 is the next, isn´t it?

you must come to chile south america

[donthuis]

Incredible to say the least: without the orchestra there is nothing to disguise. As usual in Rachmaninoff this score is fiendishly difficult to execute, but she succeeds. Bravo! One almost wishes that at least towards the final ending a Liszt type of transcription is added to fill in the gaps in the melodic line now sadly missing.

[arcturian627]

Even if she wears pyjamas to a concert, I'll still give a standing applause! what an invigorating performance.

[metpatheny]

miss note but, i don't care

[racingracing]

Good God!!! ♥ Now I can die happily in peace......thank YOU! ... ∞♥∞

[RachPhantom40]

amazing! truly superb! I just love Rachmaninov! But plese could you play Prokofiev's 3rd concerto mov3? It's one of my favourite music pieces ever and I'd like to hear it from you! Please!!!

[musicfanof]

one of the best ever written.!!!

(along with chopins, rach 3, prokofiev 2,3,5, saint saens 2, liszt 1, beethoven 5, brahms 1,2 , grieg's , about 5 of mozarts, tchai 1, etc etc

[rautibo]

at 6.55 - 7.10 seems to be a complete orchestra! amazing!

[dukedome]

valentina, you have some tip for someone who are trying to play this concert?....help me...its so difficult....its a study for a life, isn't it?

[Desireyso58]

Hola, acá nuevamente en el cielo, el que tú has creado. Maravilloso! Nunca podremos darte el agradecimiento que mereces!

[sersio1]

mi corazón late fuerte, gracias!. México.

[MegaTomco]

Valentina, when its becomes your new CD or DVD of Rachmaninoff s concerts ????

[MegaTomco]

Valentina lisitsa + Rachmaninoff = ´the best music in the world !!!!!

[32132170]

Where you come from? Heaven?

[monobrow638]

Valentina Lisitsa = my new favourite pianist :D

[AbartsWorld]

My favorite concerto, my favorite movement.

[beatokandundu1]

Thank you, thank you very much for a wonderful time listening to you play this beautiful piece.

[97541nlllihmle]

That was great! Is there any chance you could upload Rachmaninoff's entire 3rd Piano concerto minus the orchestra?

[fofito2009]

pijama = sleepwear. CONGRATULATIONS VALENTINA!!! I LOVE YOU. KISSES FROM ARGENTINA.

[gouloum2222]

this is awesome. AWESOME.

[xanaxale]

Wonderful!

And a part from how wonderfully Valentina Lisitsa plays this, it's incredible! I know this concerto practically by heart because I've heard it so many times, and while she plays, it's like if I can hear the orchestra in my head!

[Pianofreak161]

My goodness. It's so natural. You're amazing. My motivation to play piano has been renewed. I hope that some day I can play what you play.

[carrot993]

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­

[waynerad]

Sublime... I am speechless

[G0NZAL0666]

todo es genial hasta tu pijama valentina ._.

[philippethomas03]

Magic ! ! !

[philippethomas03]

Magic ! ! !

[gregzmusic]

you are incredible!

simply a force of nature

[001Asoer]

I actually don't think she really cares (I'm familiar with how pianists play when they don't care. I do it all the time; don't tell my teacher.) ...but this is still quite fun to play, even if you DGAF.

[urahara53]

@001Asoer i agree with you lol

[IBlackRockI]

oh god 0:56-1:05 ...would listen to it all day long.

[leondertien]

Hum. Just noticed that the left~right channels in these minus orchestra videos are inverted ]:

[snaebjorn53]

Awesome! Thanks so much. 5*

[richclayderman]

PJs LOL

[45balloon]

Wow i love all of her performance ,especially this one it sounds great even without the orchestra!

[Yaniss]

stunning!

... i also love playing piano in pijamas!!!! =)

[dbikeguy]

pretty sure they are her clothes actually.. haha. but i know what you mean they look like pajamas ha

[BleepeVeep]

Valentina is the best!

[semiramide1945]

Valentina, Can you tell me when the Rach concertos will be released? I saw you at spivey with Hahn awhile back and could even stand the Poison Ives ( well just barely). I'm looking forward to seeing you perform here with the atl chamber players soon. Sam Dixon should engage you for a solo recital there. It would be wonderful. You just have a way of going straight to the hearts and minds of people. I would love to also hear you perform the late Schubert sonatas. Brava!

[learning41230]

WOW -- spectacular!

[abeleveh]

SUBLIME!!!!!!!!!

[kefsound]

I did not know Galadriel played so well...

[Sashomei]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VALENTINA!!!

[apettagialla]

WOW!!! Wonderful!!!

[christianima]

Adoro la musica il pianoforte, la chitarra e tutti gli strumenti che servono ad esprimere il dono di questo linguaggio di Dio, se usato per Dio.

[VideosAlcides]

Valentina Lisitsa... a melhor pianista do mundo!!!

Profundamente sensibilizado, agradeço pelo privilégio de poder assistir aos seus vídeos!

[wborgstro]

Your mastery of the noble instrument is stunning, and you are stunning. What a wonderful combination to come together. I have this saved on Favorites and I play it over and over. Thank you so much.

[IsaacNewton981]

I saw Valentina play in a small church last night (21 Nov 09) in Alexandria, DC. Rach sonata no1 was on the programme, but at last moment she said she was to play Rach 3 without orchestra instead! It was amazing....Valentina - please put this on YouTube!!!!!

[cerzule]

I hope she puts the Rach 3 without orchestra up on here! That must've been a wonderful surprise and a treat to hear.

[hugeturnipz]

wow, what a lucky guy you are!

[PierreAlexandreRavet]

unbelievable O_o

It's amazing ^^

[teddythepianist]

exelent pianist

[iLoveChopin]

happy sigh... :) only her playing could touch my soul.

[beyond9001]

I like those booming moments in piano pieces :)

[Chopinatic27]

i can just imagine what happened before she started recording this. its two in the morning, she wakes up, yawns, walks over to the piano and thinks to herself, im going to play rachmaninov's piano concertos and just sat down and played. i wish you're music was on itunes so i could listen to you 24/7!

[fionasapple]

Although she's wearing what might look like pajamas, she's actually in a studio (as it says in the description). So maybe she woke up at 2, went to her own piano, practiced a lot, then drove to Abbey road and recorded this.

[LaNoblesseOblige]

You are insane! You are, without a doubt, my favorite pianist!!!

[gouloum2222]

la noblesse oblige ....

[wborgstro]

Would love to watch you sit down at one of the practice pianos at Interlochen Music Camp (Michigan) and start drawing a crowd from adjoining rooms as their curiosity took over I can see them all pushing to get a look-see in the little window at who is making this fabulous sound.

What a musical treat you are for all the world.

[hchoctow]

America ... WAKE UP!!! We have - in our midst - a pianist that has no equal in the world. I hope I might here her live in Indianapolis - soon!

[briank4251]

My God, this is Rachmaninoff squared to the tenth power!

[grigorserg2005]

конечно с оркестром ето бы игралось по- другому

[iLoveChopin]

val, whens the cd coming out i cant wait..!

[NOLIFEONLYDEATH]

You are unprecedentedly amazing >.>

this playing is surreal, makes me want to give up my pathetic excuse for piano playing compared to this angel.

5 stars of course.

[MountainDelight]

I have listened to this movement hundreds of times with the orchestra, but today, hearing and watching just the piano part was inexpressibly moving. There are so many hidden treasures that you never hear over the orchestra.

Огромное вам спасибо, Валентина. Это мне очень понравился!

[FFnopal]

Valentina, I would like to suggest that you include in this program, the Rachmaninoff Rhapsodie on a theme by Pagannini, with orquestra and without it

[wyssling]

Valentina !! be carefull, you "Hindu Goddess"... your hands are: HEAVEN Spassibo!  Petre

[staticxmr]

How long does it take someone like you to memorize a musical score like this? It seems like it'd take years to master but you're playing makes it look almost simple! (which of course it isn't!)

[HarpoMarx22]

I've read that she has a photographic memory, so I'm sure that memory for her requires little or no effort, whereas those of us who don't have that gift must work much harder at it.

[ValentinaFan]

Val has a huge, huge repertoire, much of it acquired while still at school - I'll bet she can hardly remember how long it took to learn ! On UK Classic FM she intimated that she could play this piece in her sleep :)

I know she soaks up new material like a sponge - piano is a way of life to Valentina, like breathing is to the rest of us. She could play all day (& I'd be sitting there :)

[asdfhuliashduflasihf]

where is the interview from UK Classic FM? Could you give a link?

thx

[mrmonkeybuns]

i read that too, then i also read there is no such thing as a photographic memory all on same website , huh ( scratches head)

[ValentinaFan]

Comment from an independent observer, who is a well trained pianist & good amateur musician (not myself !):

"..that was truly amazing - her fingers seem to be 10 instruments in their own right. And she's so matter of fact, she makes it look easy! How can anyone make Rach's #2 look easy?! What a talent."

We agree, Valentina never ceases to amaze !

[blueyoyi]

What a unique experience...with the orchestra playing in my mind and Valentina ever so masterfully in the piano...it just blows me away to Neverland!!!

[JUANCHOBIG]

Be careful!!! maybe the Michael Jackson´s ghost is around there...

[IBRAHIMpianist]

Valentina: you´re perfect!!! Thank you

[Hervinbalfour]

Valentina's playing is so good who needs the orchestra?

[Maticomp]

Breathtaking...

[ValentinaFan]

Everyone who has watched this has said it sounds complete without the orchestra. A tribute to the composer, and to the performer who understands its purport so well. Very remarkable - I keep coming back to watch this set of videos and sending the links to people. One person says she plays as if she's a Hindu Goddess with 6 arms :)

[jacoman1234567]

Hahaha @ Juanchobig, wonderfull performance!

[claudeleason]

Rachmaninoff's composition sounds like a mixture of Wagner and Liszt, so crazy and yet philosophic!

[JUANCHOBIG]

Thank you for making me feel so good! Your performance is one of the best that I ever heard! What are you wearing? A pijama?

[ValentinaLisitsa]

?????????

V

[JUANCHOBIG]

I´m just kidding. You look gorgeous. If U really are Valentina let me tell you I didn´t know you before YouTube and at the first listenning I suscribed to your channel immediately. I´d really like to see you playing live, but I live in Argentina and it´s very hard not to have a chance. Best wishes.

[Theonedue]

@ValentinaLisitsa Great job, but I bet you didn't learn this concerto in 3 days like Lugansky...eh...eh?

[claudeleason]

people！

[jaredpistoia]

@JUANCHOBIG hahahaha wtff

[147258saku]

bravo

[ANTONIVSLVCIVS]

Valentina ***********

Wonderful set performance ! Brava

Thank you so much for this marvelous gift.

Antonio

[Gman6755]

Very well done!!!  Bravo!!!!!

[CristianTari]

she's tall

[IBlackRockI]

awesomely awesome... *_*

[rarescores]

Bravo!!!

[calleclarinett]

I love the way you play Rachmaninoff! Thank you so much for making these videos!

[femaleforester]

the magic hands are back. amazing!

[red0tape]

sweeeeeeeet

[tubeytubetuber]

I love this concerto, and it's really interesting to hear the piano part without the orchestra.

Thanks for sharing this video.

[bucciflash]

I have been waiting for years to hear only the soloist in this and other piano concertos. I discovered hundreds of notes I never heard before. And what a performance! More please!