Interview Valentina Lisitsa

[msattler111]

Hmmmmm... I don't think she spends much time in bed munching on crackers.

[mcmanhandles]

Best pianist in the entire world...Hands down...without a doubt

[ClassicMusic95]

was she topless before the cut?

[NotTheOrleansMaid]

@ClassicMusic95

Yes. Dumbass.

[HayrapetSahakyants]

Russian accent is so funny :))

[Manventure1]

I had the pleasure to see her last night in concert playing Rachmaninoff's Concerto #2. She blew me away, Thank God for talent such as hers.

[sternumagnum]

Talent 10%; work 90%. But, if you don't have the talent, all the work in the world cannot replace it. However, very few people have the talent AND work enough for it to show.

[theblueisyou]

@sternumagnum

talent 100%, work 100%, ignorant fool

[MaxwellSDSU]

@theblueisyou

I think Sternumagnum was more hinting at the phrase, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration." which is to say if you want to be fantastic at something, you have to put in a lot of hard work. He wasn't suggesting Ms. Lisitsa is untalented, which would be absurd.

[edushreds]

Ich liebe du Valentine Lisitsa! ♥

[mathsprofessional]

Challenge Accepted.

[carrietide]

Valentina you are an amazing pianist...you make every note sound so easy........

[carrietide]

RESPECT



[254koloko]

I don't think she sleeps so well, notice the dark circles.

[riedl16]

well, jet lag...

[marzzz1]

@254koloko

All that time she must spend practicing....!

[mabell01]

@254koloko Could be kidney problems.

[Dingflofbips1]

Valentina you are wonderful. I just don't understand that there are idiots who believe that your talent has anything to do with a deity. I believe it is having the right genes and lots and lots of practice, like you state in the interview that makes you, not a man wuth beard. Respect and many thanks for your endurance and enthusiasm and wonderful play.

[halvon7394]

I wonder if she's still married and if she is Ukrainian. Maybe so and many children too :))

[MrDigantaChoudhury]

Please come to India and to Delhi and give us a performance The Delhi Music Society would love to her you and also perhaps conduct a master class we would love it

[cardcuts96]

She has a super cool accent!

[earlthebull]

girl is spontaneous and fun, she would be a fun date.

[palz2015]

I thought she was naked until 0:14 :/

[MrLabrant]

Someone get that woman a coat, she's freezing!

[rc1260]

theres something about Valentina... she is just too charming and beautiful.

[StrangeAttr]

Всё хорошо, но такой жуткий акцент, что хочется встать, и убежать...

[xapgkopster]

@StrangeAttr правильно, пусть буржуи Русский язык учат и не будет акцента никакого

[BajemaDeMonge]

Brava e bella...simpatico accento....

[ikhlas20]

hum hum, we want the traduction in french!! :p

[SmokyChannel]

She speaks with ukrainean accent xD

[AntiMale]

Actually, her syntax is better than a lot of native English speakers! Lol.

[Thepeckinator]

She is the epitome of beauty- the quintessential woman.

[LeonRasberry]

She is obviously a very intelligent person as well as an extraordinarily gifted pianist and musician. I also greatly appreciate her good sense of humor. In addition, I am glad she makes such effort to be family oriented.

[miguelmouta]

@LeonRasberry ???????

[rulezz264]

@LeonRasberry Good musicians are often very intelligent

[zeekay92]

I love her!

[bodyvoyeur]

your wonderful. . we are blessed by god for You . .

[wyssling]

Love, Eternity, Religion - thats why i love them.... you are just a miracle, as you keep your humour in the middle of doublelife , insulated door and concert halls, sleep deprivation and sleep

[wiesnase8]

I Love you

[bcg72]

This woman is scary brilliant. My hats off to her for doing the balancing act of being both a good mom and a professional.

[fmagistel]

Till 0:13 I thought she was naked

[joebstarsurfer]

im hooked on her piano playing .I couldnt help but wonder whats her hubby like .

[laloknows]

from now on, I declare myself in love with valentina.

Shes is the art itself, beautiful, smart, lovely, talented, I just love her.

[slegnAfOytiC]

Que linda!

[flubished]

I can't begin to imagine what level of musical difficulty would make Valentina's brain go berserk.

It's like asking what mathematical equation would stump Eintein!

[arcadiamusica2007]

Welcome to the 1st piano recital in Paris of the phenomenal Valentina Lisitsa next 28th November 2011 - 8.30pm at the Theatre des Bouffes du Nord.

Programme : Chopin Fantasie op.49, 12 Etudes op.25 / Liszt Rhapsody 12, Ballade 12, Aida, Totentanz.

[2pacAmazesSuperman]

my favorite pianists are:

1.valentina

2.vladimir horowitz

3.asian person i saw walking down the street

[lokorojjo]

i love you!

[AlexanderRingler]

at day she is a good housewife, loves her children, cooks... but at night xD MONSTERPIANIST

[violinistx100]

She only lives like 4 hours away from me ._. ...tempted to stalk...

[SarMejia]

Yes I do agree the best pianist in our time

[Addario13423]

Where she comes from?

[belegSJ]

@Addario13423 She comes originally from Ukraine, but she has lived in the US for quite a long time.

[farah73]

I LOVE HER

[7pianoforte]

Lisitsa is an incredible pianist!! She makes the most difficult piece seem so effortless.

[BurtonKeys88]

She becomes Beethoven when she plays his pieces. She understand his mindset and replicates his music the way Beethoven wanted it to be played. Best pianist of our time. Her talent needs to be better recognized.

[rastan1977]

@BurtonKeys88 Understands beethovens mind set?

[TheGrandBrand]

very interesting remark - you can't understand Chopin (his letters) without his music.

[pianinista]

She should be another Bondgirl.

[Chopininoff]

I love her..i just would like.. see her someday...

[aligh18]

what piece is she referring to here?

[love1c]

Говорят, талантливые люди талантливы во всём... Лариса, вы играете отлично! Но почему английское произношение вам так тяжело даётся? Ведь, как мне кажется, это находится в сфере слуха и слышания.

[ashbyb1980]

@love1c Her name's VALENTINA! She doesn't bother speaking without an accent. She's nice!

[sashole1]

@love1c First: "Говорят, талантливые люди талантливы во всём". Who says that? The phrase is merely is a bromade... think of it for a second and one will see it for what it is - sheer nonsense. Second: Who is Лариса? Third: "Но почему английское произношение вам так тяжело даётся?" You state your opinion for a fact. Valentina speaking with a heavy accent does not mean she would have a problem acquiring a more native pronunciation if she put any effort acquiring it. Who cares?

[emily01242006]

@love1c

Лариса это кто??

[0xSerg]

@love1c , а почему Лариса, а не Валентина? Валерий Меладзе с акцентом разговаривает, но поет на чистом русском.

[alkaryy]

@love1c

Пианистку зовут Валентина. Почему вам так трудно дается чтение?

[srj900]

what a gift to the world and so humble

[srj900]

what a gift to the workd

[juhana777fi]

 Lisitsa plays in Salzburg, on Bosendorfer:

"Valentina Lisitsa plays Schubert, Liszt, Chopin and Godowsky"

[MRSklavier]

sleep, or sleep...LOL!

[riedl16]

no, actually she said "sleep deprivation or sleep"...

[trschaefer]

She always makes it look so easy!!

[jorgeliebermann]

"MON COEUR S´OUVRE A TA VOIX".As always..!

[Suricat]

caralho... olha o tamanho da mão dela

[fabioferronifreitas]

o cabelo dela tah sempre uma merda mesmo!.... acho que é muita química!

[eksxlife]

Thanks God that he creates her on my lifetime so that I can heal my soul :)

[chrishofermedia]

Amazing pianist! Great experience to be a part of the production (camera operator).

[MySuperstar09]

why is her hair always a mess?? it bothers me a lot... like the texture is sooooo bad.... don't get me wrong, I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeee Valentina but her hair is just plain annoying!

[debrucey]

@MySuperstar09 It isn't in her chopin etudes dvd

[Snoozems27]

A lovely interview with a very talented pianist indeed!

[AIZ789]

I really like her strong accent...

[YSBCITTAR]

The greatest musician on Earth, what a goddess...

[jorgeliebermann]

She is so beauty as the music that playa..!

[gio10bo]

è brava..e se mi e concesso pure affascinante..

[craccreccricrecr]

An artist ( a very great artist)

[fjvbeach]

the best !



[Aletargo1]

Hermosa!

[ExcidiumDubStep]

Very nice interview, thanks for uploading!

Valentina is such a wonderful person & pianist.

[bummy33]

This is why I say Valentina is strong like a bear! absolutely dedicates 100% of her time to her family and her art with seemingly no complaints...she just does what ever it takes! incredible! I wish I even had 1% of this work ethic!

[TiagoHikaru]

OMG! her accent!

Its amazing! aha