Brazilian pianist, Eliane Rodrigues, LITERALLY taking the performance below the stage!

That time when you have to play a recital at De Doelen in Rotterdam and something is not right with the piano. Who says classical musicians don't have a sense of humor :-) A fantastic way of coping with something that can happen (but mostly doesn't) during a live performance!
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[@maniacaudiophile]

The audiences got way more than they paid for.

[@chellefell1331]

I wonder of the audience even noticed! a lot of people dont know what the pedals do :)

[@zakariashartley]

@@chellefell1331 let's not patronise the paying public...

[@timj4909]

So did whoever booked her to play!

[@sergiosetzer]

Really, really, really😊

[@betteramwthanbmw]

@@chellefell1331 Right: accelerate the presentation, middle: slow down and left: clutch to switch to the next piece ... so I was told ... Nonetheless - brilliant handling of the situation. No furious outburst and research into whoever was to blame but fun for everyone. Even for us...

[@maurikvandensteen]

I was one of the guys on stage who helped moving the piano and her chair. It's actually the first time I see this video. The reason for this intermezzo was a piece of paper stuck in the pedal, so that is was activated without pressing. It still remains a mistery who put it there and why. We were relieved it ended well :) Eliane handled it really well and professionally.

[@Augustprincess24]

That’s so cool to see you commenting 😄

[@MystiqWisdom]

Wow, a piece of paper in the pedal? Man, that's so funny 😂

[@dr.angerous]

You suck and she's

[@dr.angerous]

old annoying garbage

[@touristguy87]

...why did they put it there? If it was thick enough to activate the pedal without pressing...isn't that obvious?

[@kennethtalbott2233]

well done. many musicians would have been so pissed off and walked. this lady did a great job and carried on entertaining. every body in the audience will remember this forever. bravo.

[@WorthlessDeadEnd]

If they walk, they should offer full refunds to everyone.

[@luis80luis]

It was prepared and was part of the spectacle. But it's good because classical music is not boring. It's a great and funny performance.

[@serpilkepekci9785]

I admire her,extra applauses for her👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@112Allegro]

I would have been pissed off and would probably have walked, or I would have just waited until either the pedal action was fixed or they brought in another piano. I would probably not have played whilst the piano was being moved under stage and a new piano back again (I do play in concerts, by the way, although I'm not a professional pianist). She displayed such good humour, unlike those two technicians who looked so straight-laced with hardly any sense of humour or showing any apology to her, and she had such a wide repertoire that she could play, standing up too. Bravo (or brava)!

[@avonloma5819]

Yes, brava!

[@wheatlandstudios]

Amazing. She turned a potential crisis into a memorable moment that will be remembered far longer than the rest of the concert! Important to remember when something unexpected happens especially in front of an audience.

[@nickpelov]

It's so nice that the technicians also supported her improvisation

[@shandfan]

I was one of those technicians

[@shandfan]

Do not image too much of this sort of thing.Most of the technicians were send off the stage by the guest artists,the tuning and regulation was not important.Most important of the guests was the time they could practise!!!!!

[@afonsohikings34]

yes, goodly prepared to

[@rahratman8712]

Probably not improv. She clearly has a huge repertoire. I recognized some Debussy. But still yes amazing

[@maureensmyth22]

@@rahratman8712 lovely

[@singlegrainofsand]

She is an extremely talented pianist, and an example of true grace under fire

[@valkinsora]

Such a classy woman!

[@mrnoxusyz5378]

@Stay EZ My Friends Yeah, I also don't understand, the wood was in extremely good condition.

[@eddvcr598]

For real! I respect professionals like her over “artists” who throw hissy fits.

[@gabrielxavier2676]

@Stay EZ My Friends Well, the instrument was not working in front of the audience and the show had already started, it is a huge thing to happen, it could have ruined the whole presentation, this puts a lot of pressure over the one looking at the public

[@wynlewis5357]

@Stay EZ My Friends Yes, it makes a lot of sense .. "under fire" just means when the unexpected happens or you are under pressure.

[@MrPutman]

When you're a professional, you don't have tantrums. You take everything in your stride. A true professional who can cope with any eventuality. Well done to the staff for resolving it too.

[@timj4909]

Superbly handled on her part! Specifically: • no embarrassing wait while the backstage people sort it out: it's considerate to them • audience are entertained, not bored/worried/impatient • distracts her from being stressed about the situation, so when it's time to start again, she can just go ahead and play • builds a rapport with the audience, so there'll be a good connection between the performer and the listeners during the rest of the concert. In other words, she performs as a true professional, with good grace, and everyone wins.

[@timj4909]

I forgot to add: • gives her a chance to try out the replacement piano before performing on it for real. I can't imagine the horror of having to perform a recital on an instrument you've not played before, without knowing how it will respond until your fingers hit the keys for the first note. (Presumably she rehearsed beforehand on the first piano.)

[@Bilborock]

@@timj4909 first thing you should learn when an artist: Show must go on.

[@joaofabio5927]

She gives the "brazilian jeitinho" ;)

[@cannabis1490]

Well said! ( That's what I was trying to say above, Tim J, but you said it perfectly)

[@hithasunil]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mandakhbayar.m8298]

she literally just played the piano while taking a walk, going into the garage, going back up the elevator, and then running back to the starting point. 10/10 this is why I pay for the internet

[@CurvedSlightly]

You pay for the internet?

[@aaronkotian478]

@@CurvedSlightly I think he means for wifi

[@RamadaArtist]

@@CurvedSlightly Most people pay a provider fee to get the internet to come to their house.

[@seasonedbeefs]

​@@RamadaArtist that's not the internet

[@1tommyday]

That was so unbelievable. I'm a musician and I'm really not sure how I would have handled that. The utmost praise and respect for them all! The audience was terrific.

[@larsstolz]

Riiiight, you would have handled it way differently. Perhaps threw a Karen hissy fit? Or asked for the manager?

[@chrisnewton7413]

Being able to turn what could have easily become a 'money back' scenario into a life affirming, hilarious and totally endearing experience for everyone concerned - that's professionalism personified. well done Eliane.

[@Luttibelle]

Exactly, yes!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@j.pocket]

She has the spirit of a confident, whimsical 12 year old girl and I absolutely adore it!

[@j.pocket]

@Conbons B. Both of daughters, actually. The FBI should already have that in my report.

[@dandatiles8404]

When they are taking away your plate for the next course but you have not finished eating...

[@olya5635]

I'm dead

[@ThatPunkYT]

Funniest joke I've heard all week 😂😂😂😂

[@patario5977]

Rich people problems

[@patario5977]

Imagine not only having multiple courses, but someone to take away your plate

[@DanielSilva-gc4xz]

@@patario5977 not sure if you are being sarcastic but i’m pretty sure he was talking about restaurant

[@michaelhawthorne8696]

I thought she handled that so professionally, no hissy fit or tantrum , took it as you would have hoped, calmly, and entertained the audience too..... it brought a big smile to my face... At the end I wanted to hear the piece in full......

[@pianoman551000]

Mauricio Pollini had a similar experience with an orchestra and wasn't so gallant about the mishap.....had a tantrum and started yelling and screaming. He needed to take a page from Ms Rodriguez' book, making a terrible moment into a happy and joyful one.

[@larsstolz]

I know, you would have had a hissy fit, righto?

[@joelmiley3576]

I’m uncertain why there are any thumbs down on this video. Grace, professionalism, laughter, beauty; I don’t see how a thumbs down is possible.

[@KL-zt6jx]

Because going on a moving platform like that is extremely dangerous. People have died that way. (She's a very talented pianist tho.)

[@vince7735]

We didn't get to hear the performance that was intended.

[@Mabeylater293]

They’re off their meds.

[@wendellhurst]

@@vince7735 That would be a different video, different purpose. I hope you can find one that has it, if it's important to you.

[@carloshugosuarezsampaio8251]

They must be from the Southern Hemisphere, where things are upside down.

[@dollie3113]

I want to be this positive and comfortable in my skin.

[@ivy5023]

Same!

[@zynel413]

You can always just take someone else's skin.

[@zacherylouis8660]

@@dollie3113 or until someone takes your skin

[@CarlosFerreira-gt1cr]

Me too

[@DanielVieira-mj1ml]

Thats the brazilian spirit, we are always positive and confortable.

[@fearlessturtle5098]

She made it look like it was staged. What an amazing lady.

[@billybunter3753]

Because it was!

[@DeJo_puffer]

@@billybunter3753 how so

[@christianneisler2962]

It was...

[@RustyViewer]

@@christianneisler2962 I agree, I think this was planned and rehearsed.

[@Kwriss]

aaaand.. it was

[@marcroche9324]

The show must go on! She is a musical genius.

[@paulinejohnson3527]

That was brilliant she was so gracious to continue to entertain the audience while waiting for another piano! I’m recovering from cancer haven’t taken several rounds of chemo was feeling a little low in my spirits as I still have so many of the side effects of the chemo causing a lot of joint pain and neuropathy but I have to see in this video I felt so encouraged that in the face of anything we just do the best we can with a smile! Thank you so much for posting it will definitely be a video I will repeatedly watch to keep my spirits up and to remind me that life is wonderful when you have a positive attitude🙏🏽👍🏽🙌🏽

[@hoaNguyen-po4of]

Wishing you fast healing

[@nathaliacarvalho_br]

Hope you're recovering well 🙏😊

[@StephenDiJoseph]

Much love to you Pauline!!!

[@Wugawamp]

Best wishes for good health go out to you, Pauline! Hope you are well.

[@shoppe99]

Being a piano mover I know exactly what was wrong with the piano. It's called a Pitman rod, and it is part of the sustain mechanism. The rod became separated from the armature while moving the piano on it's side. I have fixed thousands of Pitman rods over the 22 years I have moved pianos. I always play a few notes or even a song or two to check that the rod has not come free or stuck in the sustain mode/position as it was here. The rod could have come out completely and then would have not been able to sustain at all because it couldn't raise the dampers. Both situations can happen. As it was, her piano was in constant sustain thus the rod had come out an jammed the sustain arm in the up position and kept the dampers from coming down and muting the strings as they normally should. Had I been at the concert, I wonder if I would have had the nerve to speak up and suggest that I could fixed the problem in about 45 seconds as I have done this thousands of times. I suppose I would a spoken up as I love to fix problems no matter what the situation. A problem I run into occasionally when my wife has a issue at work and I try to fix it for her, when all she wants to do is vent, and for me to just shut up and listen!

[@n.s.3410]

I just showed my wife this video and she blamed me for the problem with the piano.

[@Haardberg]

@@n.s.3410 😂

[@JudgeDredd_]

@@n.s.3410 hahahaha

[@aug9301]

it's all fun and games until someone loses a hand. Put the lid down before rolling the piano around on stage!!

[@objuan6]

I recognize that ‘all she wants to do is vent’ thing

[@nicholasbogosian5420]

I wish the techs had thought to turn on a smoke machine for the resurrection.

[@kumaahito3927]

Haha yeah, that'd have been even better. Not sure if those are always on standby though, so it wasn't possible probably. (And not sure if the piano would've liked that.)

[@mariannesouza8326]

😂👏🏼

[@DevinGamed]

@@kumaahito3927 haha that would have been funny! I'm one of the technician's at this venue and the Hazers/Smoke machines are indeed stored in a storage room when they have not been requested. We do have some machines that are completely harmless for sensitive instruments!

[@abderrahmaneguerraoui3194]

Boogy boogy

[@MiniMusicMovies]

@@DevinGamed Interesting! love this video and how we can all see how many professionals are involved with a performance.

[@Muddy283]

This lady is Brazilian, and she understands that the arts are entertainment. She is a natural communicator and she deals with the whole situation with creative aplomb. I love her!

[@Baddaby]

Thanks for teaching this brazilian a cool new word!

[@shiva72945]

She speaks Flamish though, I think she's from Belgium.

[@shiva72945]

Wait, she's from Brazil, but she teaches in Belgium.

[@Baddaby]

@@shiva72945 Yeah, people can speak more than 1 language. Crazy, right?

[@shiva72945]

@@Baddaby Really unheard of.

[@RannPatterson]

Unbelievable…she never stopped playing! What a true professional & human being. I hope she got a standing ovation or two! She was wonderful. 🌹

[@jaykyleph]

Literally " The Show Must Go On".

[@flemding]

Literally, a very moving performance.

[@omerufuk]

:D :D :D

[@Bruno-hd9qo]

Actually a bit depressing.

[@JohnSandel]

It was a bit of a letdown.

[@-skylark234]

I found it rather uplifting!

[@MrChristian]

This concert, like life itself, has its ups and downs. :-) PS I love this lady, what a true pro!!

[@johnw2026]

That woman has a good sense of humor! Some musicians would throw a fit. And she's also a master at improvisation obviously. Not just in music, but in life.

[@asalvats]

In Latin America, life teaches you how to improvise.

[@afonsohikings34]

and speak this language! some words helped a lot.

[@johnmccann8319]

She's brilliant! I LOVE her!Other musicians would kick up a fuss but she got on with it with such amazing good humor.It's Hard to believe this is happening.A true artist!

[@mosart7025]

She even helps push the piano... in heels and a tight dress! And doesn't even pause to catch her breath, just starts her scheduled piece. What an example of grace under pressure!

[@annapaula290]

Brazilian being brazilian, we never lose the opportunity to laugh at our problems

[@DanSwerdlove-wb5jl]

What a good way to live!💛

[@peterfiechter8554]

@@DanSwerdlove-wb5jl ñ

[@alex21081977]

Jeitinho brasileiro! :-)

[@lari9607]

What to do when you have a problem ( )Option 1: Find a solution ( )Option 2: Talk with someone about that ( )Option 3: Ask for help ( x )Option 4: Laugh at our problem

[@johnrathau741]

@@alex21081977 cole lam

[@MrLookatmyhat]

She's familiar enough with what to do it makes me wonder if she's worked as a hand at some point. Worked as a stage tech years ago and most performers would be completely ignorant of what to do in this scenario, but she handled it with an easy grace and know how that only comes with familiarity. Good stuff, algorithm. Good stuff.

[@marisasheldon7554]

We, Brazilians, don't get rattled by much. 😁

[@Jivvi]

I think she just stayed with the piano and went where it went because she didn't want to stop playing.

[@muttandjeff5213]

I’m seeing this 5 years later, and it’s just what I needed to make my day! Beautiful lady, brilliant musician with grace under fire!

[@mistermindahenziandalasnus3754]

They should open all piano recitals with the piano coming up from below the stage like that! I Iove it! Love her "Show must go on!" attitude and her sense of humor! 👏

[@Vodhin]

That's the classiest "Elevator Music" I've ever heard!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Nice one! 😁

[@GerbiyelGbass]

Absolutely

[@frankcole115]

YES I AGREE

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Absolutely brilliant ! This is called the ultimate in professionalism, making the best of a situation .....and keeping the audience happy. She could have just stayed off stage while the instrument was replaced but this lady made a memorable moment out of it.

[@joer4367]

A moment the audience will never forget.

[@alaska3300]

It should of never happened to begin with. In a real professional environment it would not have.

[@112Allegro]

@@alaska3300 I was thinking the same myself, especially in this day and age. There should have been checks, especially in a professional environment.

[@misterstinks73]

She is such a magnificent pianist! And with a beautiful, bright, sparkling personality. Just love her!!

[@pierluigibiffi8291]

Una vera artista che ha saputo conquistare il suo pubblico dimostrandosi spiritosa e al tempo stesso un’ottima pianista! BRAVA!

[@marknewman5842]

Ive watched this 5 times in a row and each time i do i learn a different life lesson. This women is CLASS....

[@philippbrogli779]

lol

[@edwinmonzonsoria6587]

9.p

[@thatguymork]

First piece was Arabesque No. 1 by Debussey Second was Carnival Jest by Schumann

[@brothereldest7432]

Thank you!

[@daniellachiarot7350]

THANK YOU

[@user-hp9qy5fr4s]

THANK YOU SO MUCH I would say that the first one sounded like Debussy but I don’t have the credibility to back that up since his Claire de Lune is his only piece I’ve listened to and I just heard something familiar aha thanks again

[@chewgumer]

@@user-hp9qy5fr4s Yes thank you.

[@niravpandey4191]

what is the piece starting from 6:35 ??? thank u

[@danielb4560]

I've never seen anything like this! Eliane wins the internet; the audience has a story to tell for a lifetime.

[@fabiano3989]

Wow, a masterclass of selfcontrol, humbleness and joy.

[@larsstolz]

All sorts of bla bla from you for attention

[@fabiano3989]

Wrong@@larsstolz. It was just an opinion, I am not trying to catch any attention. God bless you and your country.

[@kovacsfanniviolett5272]

This video radietes the most "the show must go on " energy

[@LatiWins]

Another great example of this is the video with Prince performing at Super Bowl in pouring rain 🙂

[@DrQuizzler]

If there is a "consummate performer award", surely Eliane Rodrigues has earned it here!! Her smile never breaks, and she's vamping the whole time, completely engaged with the audience, who clearly loved the downtime show as much as the planned program.

[@JacGoudsmit]

Not to mention, she speaks to them in Dutch.

[@willsumnall3499]

Well that's a performance no one present will ever forget. True professional.

[@dashymcfast4247]

After a stumble and recovery it is great piece classical indeed.

[@cristobalgomezgutierrez8546]

There's where you learn that music is more than just playing music, is art. And art is when an artist do art.

[@jusufagung]

BRILLIANT! This is called a true genius at work! She never stops playing even though her piano not working well and being replaced!

[@mashmax98]

Jusuf Agung Thanks for the summary

[@bl-ade]

I watched the video too.

[@121cornwall]

Jusuf Agung

[@trueogre11]

I am blind so I couldn't watch it myself, thanks for writing about it for me :D

[@ClassicalJams]

Awww.....she is absolutely lovely and what a pro! I adore her wonderful sense of humor as much as her mastery!! Loved the way she began playing Debussy's beautiful Arabesque and even continued playing other excerpts as they were sliding the piano across the floor, then lowering it under the stage and back again! FABULOUS!!! The audience loved her and so did I! BRAVO! ~Jackie

[@RedmarKerkhof]

And all of that in heels.

[@racerx6041]

Jackie Perks - Classical Jams : This is awesome. 👏👏👏

[@pentanubis7294]

You have stated eloquently all of my thoughts and emotions in watching this. I adore her for how fluidly, seamlessly, and professionally she adapted to a rather ridiculous situation. To take an event from a chance of ridicule to a moment of gleeful mastery is a divine talent.

[@eddyvideostar]

Pentanubes: I give you credit for your deep thought and time constructing this comment, however, this could have been construed as a safety hazard and should not have been allowed into the pit. Also, if she became so comfortable with the old piano that she couldn't stop and played while standing, then she could have continued playing as a professional.

[@raniadizikiriki8935]

Eddyvedeostar where IS your sense of humor?

[@PaulGuy]

That's not just a great musician, it's a great entertainer. She turned what could have been embarrassing or just boredom for the audience into a truly memorable night.

[@kenheard5693]

A true pro. To watch the performance you would have thought it was staged, how she adapts and continue to play was an amazing feat physically and emotionally . Job well done.

[@acr7d]

What a glorious woman. Some would have gone into full diva rant mode, but this lady is not just a brilliant pianist, but also has a great sense of fun. Hats off to her.

[@yacoale8153]

"Some would have gone into full diva rant mode" based on what? how women are? lmao

[@dc10fomin65]

No, you, asshole!

[@dc10fomin65]

Double ASSHOLE!

[@Dustshoe]

FDRM?

[@MauriatOttolink]

@@dc10fomin65 Wasted if you don't say who you are cussin' !

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

What a brilliant musician - not just her playing ability (which was excellent), but her whole making a joke of it, not being thrown by the glitch and not being a total and utter diva and drama queen! Shame the whole concert wasn't posted! Wish I'd have been there for such a wonderful performance all round!

[@sergioortiz9808]

I would love to be there for such a brilliant performance!!!

[@janauber]

Wowwww!!!!! A Eliane é incrível!! Que talento, simpatia, destreza com o piano e entrosamento com o público....adorei a forma como ela reagiu diante esse problema técnico e fez um baita show! Que pianista sensacional! Parabéns!

[@vinicius.cordeiroo]

Excelente pianista. Os brasileiros brilham para todo o mundo.

[@max-jq3ru]

argentinos achan diferente ....

[@caiomarcos2]

@@max-jq3ru problema é o deles

[@comanchedase]

Só podia ser brasileira né?

[@mikecooper8462]

And she's absolutely beautiful while being supremely talented! Bravisimo! 🇧🇷

[@therealnotanerd]

Hue com classe.

[@ELEMENTJ21]

What she did is an exemplary metaphor that applies to all of us: She remains calm and composed despite the unfavorable situation. She doesn't give in to anger, nor does she blame anyone or anything for the situation. She remains rational and sees the situation with opportunity. She believes in her skills and abilities more than the piano itself. Above all, she remains humble, knowing that she is in the presence of a situation beyond her control. She lets go of her own ego and adapt to the circumstances, and finds joy in the situation. There's so many talented and skilled people out there. But not many possess her spirit and attitude.

[@raymonddaubney3612]

The show must go on.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

im sure she had plenty of people killed for this outrage

[@costaschrysos3310]

Cure The Ignorance...

[@robertgabuna355]

You can say it again...

[@luckylicks3497]

This is a phenomenon known as "Dimebag", telling you to Getcha Pull.

[@jamesdonaghy6758]

I've worked in many concertsin my time, but I've never seen a musician handle a problem in such a delghtful manner.

[@welshwizard55]

I've watched this several times now, this lady is absolutely delightful.

[@liselotterobinson5417]

What a professional and so talented lady. A true musician. I am so impressed the way she handled it

[@dejjrdc]

I love how she just rolled with that situation. Literally and figuratively👈😃👉 ☝️😉

[@eduardocesar9747]

That's a fine example of Brazilian "Ginga" = Swing, or "Jeitinho" = To manage a smart improvisation due to some extraordinary circumstance.

[@MrBenzcdi]

Also a basic capoeira move :)

[@garotadagavea]

Jogo de cintura, irmão.

[@robby1816]

What an absolute trooper. No hissy fit, no hysterics; keep the audience entertained & get on with it.

[@MonesMuziekFabriek]

I feel the joy she shares when she's playing... she really becomes the music. So inspiring

[@mountainman615]

Those in attendance will remember this performance forever! A true professional! BRAVO!

[@chrisbaughman9860]

Can we all appreciate the fact during all this she doesn't miss a note not one

[@Kwriss]

there is many rehearsal to get these scenaries done well for safety with the elevator, acoustics ..etc

[@chrisbaughman9860]

@@Kwriss at the end it claimed to be unrehearsed or planned

[@DS-me7kk]

Like I would know if she missed a note

[@SamboLego]

Not to be that guy but she played the wrong note at 4:22 , even still, she’s amazing!

[@chrisbaughman9860]

@@SamboLego ahh ok still amazing to be able to keep her composure

[@Peacenik1]

The show must go on! FANTASTIC!! What a great entertainer she is! Brava!

[@Alanoffer]

It was a once in a lifetime incident and rather than sending everybody home they had an evening they’ll never forget , and so will she ..she was a real trooper

[@warrenjbrown4898]

She saved the day with grace, humor and wit! Didn’t miss a lick!

[@Dustshoe]

I wonder how easy or difficult it is to be graceful, humorous and witty? Or is 'witty' the wrong word? Intelligent? The occasion demanded some kind of contribution from the audience. But was language the problem here? I'd like to think that there are some wits in the audience. It would seem here there were not. The poor lady was left to do ALL the entertaining!

[@JairoViking]

She lost the monumental opportunity to play the Titanic theme while going down.

[@PauloFerreira-wp2it]

Matheus Fischer 🤣😂🤣😂😅🤣😂🤣😅 Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷 🔆🔆🔆🔆

[@maryma9626]

hahahahah

[@frolstty]

Or The Entertainer rs

[@dromendozacoraspevc9141]

Plutôt La Cathédrale Engloutie.

[@Gioeufshi]

Or terminator theme song

[@Bapspal]

She was simply amazing! Elegent, gracious and mega-talented.

[@RafaelSilva-tg4yt]

Q maravilhosa!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍😍😍Essa é a parte do nosso "jeitinho brasileiro" que vale a pena!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@atallguynh]

So, we have: 1) Great thinking on her feet to think of Debussy's Arabesque #1 as the perfect piece for a stuck pedal. 2) An excellent rendition, under any circumstances. 3) A recreation of the latter half of the Victor Borge page turner/piano mover schtick. 4) A piano version of the old "theater organ descending into the stage while still being played" trope. And more... That's a performance those folks will definitely never forget!

[@michaelcarmichael1525]

aTallGuyNH A

[@KitCotter]

Thanks, I was wondering what the piece was. Unbelievable lack of awareness by the stage-hands, who keep moving the replacement piano while she's trying to perform to a live audience ! Just move the stool into position so she can sit down, guys... worry about the EXACT piano-positioning after the crowd's gone, LOL... wtf

[@Gottenhimfella]

It's very difficult to play so well standing up, let alone walking around after a randomly moving piano.

[@garysturt5615]

Beethoven asked for the pedal down all through the first movement of his moonlight sonata!

[@kirrasdad]

Grace under pressure

[@lambertofider4951]

The Lady brings an image of "fun" to the usual serious image of classical music performances. Ilove this video!

[@usaryder74]

A star above many stars. A beacon of kindness, creativity, grace, humor. In am proud to ve brazilian as she is. We have a spirit of working with what we have, and make the most out of it. The audience will never forget.

[@WOATT]

What does music do to you? This is a display of the chemistry of tolerance. I can only imagine her relating to her children, spouse and all who come into contact with her. Won’t like to upset such a person. Much respect to you madam!

[@freeheeler09]

The Brazilian Victor Borgia! So cool when folks can turn a problem into an opportunity

[@vicsaul5459]

Victor Borge, c; would be very proud.

[@seanrobertson1639]

First thing I thought of too! I actually saw him live at Ravinia near Chicago when I was a teenager.

[@johnpeterson6996]

This particular video is one of the most amazing I have ever seen because ... of the lesson it contained for me to learn. Rather than becoming upset (as so many tempramental artists would do) ... we see her the true demonstration of how an artist performs .... when taking a situation that could have distributed the mood for everyone ... and turning it into something lovely, fun, funny ... and teaching me to do the same in my life. Thank you for this absolutely stunning and meaningful video Elaine.

[@elizcringle6505]

True leaders know how to take an unforeseen situation and turn it around.

[@TedTrobaugh]

Absolutely. Ella Fitzgerald won a Grammy in 1961 for her album "Ella in Berlin" in no small part because she FORGOT the lyrics to Mac the Knife. Her solution to forgetting the lyrics was to make them up on the spot. Think about that -- she won awards and acclaim because of a major brain fart. Had she not messed up she would have had perfectly fine album, but her error, and her handling of it, made it a classic.

[@hughwilliamlewiscook9101]

You're right. ...molto Zen

[@milesfarrimond2445]

Well said, and there is a lot of truth in what you say ...thank you for expressing it so well. I'm sure the artist would be very pleased to read these observations, if, characteristically, humble !..

[@lifeontheledgerlines8394]

@@TedTrobaugh Ella is a legend, we love our queen

[@holypromoli]

oh to have that level of stage comfort😭so amazing

[@benitoannunciato651]

Eliane Rodrigues você mostrou como o brasileiro é despachado !!! Parabéns !!!!

[@teem5945]

Wow! I have respect for this lady. She brought humour and demonstration of skill through this.

[@joesmoe71]

Victor Borge would have loved this! I love it when performers don't get angry or throw a tantrum when problems happen, but instead just have fun with it and not take themselves too seriously. Shit happens, why get mad? The audience may enjoy seeing your lighter side and humor just as much as they would the performance!

[@rosean374]

Honestly it looks like part of the performance. The crowd is brilliant

[@PhilBoswell]

Not to mention the venue will be happy to invite her back, whereas if she'd "thrown a wobbly" as we say in the UK she might not be so welcome ;-)

[@c.danjou7343]

Borge, the Great mucical clown, of course, he would have appreciate her, or even be jealous a little bit. : -)

[@meteor2012able]

This lady exudes warmth and class! I bet she is a wonderful mom and friend to everyone. I love ❤ her!

[@MystiqWisdom]

This lady is so much fun. Totally different vibes from most professionals when they're on stage.

[@eldelosbarrios7564]

That's because she is a TRUE REAL ARTIST. A nice lovely person :)

[@hughvane]

There was more than one 'real pro' on stage. Hats off, and bravo, to the two stage assistants.

[@atlantargh]

Agree; they deserved applause

[@justcheck6645]

It was one of the stage staff's responsibility, and certainly the stage manager's to make sure everything was correct in the first place

[@KristineMaitland]

@@justcheck6645 Yes. But sh*t can happen, on any stage, at any stage. This I know from all the stage managers, actors and musicians in my circle. That's everyone worked together to rectify the situation quickly, without any fuss on stage, is a sign of professionalism on all sides.

[@woulg]

They failed to provide a working piano.... They did the bare minimum and she worked wonders around them, entertaining the audience and excusing the stage assistant's mistakes with her professionalism. There are lots of examples of stage assistants doing incredibly good work, this is definitely not one of them imo.

[@davestahl6676]

I'm kind of surprised there was no piano technician at the venue. It probably would have been quicker and easier to fix this piano than replacing it with another one! But good job to the stage techs!

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

She is SO charming. What a sense of the moment, making her audience enjoy the mishap. She is amazing. I envy her spouse, if she has one. It must be a wonderful life.

[@linabingbing3881]

Robert Jason are u married?

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

Fortunately, for women all over the world, YES! You're collectively SAFE! haha

[@dkeithtag]

I'm not ...

[@kathleenohara6152]

Robert Jason yes! yes! YES! What an a mazing mate to get to go thru life w. She's a delight. it definitely made for a better & more personal show.

[@Schrankerle]

I am just in love with her outlook on life. If more of us could take a lesson from her, how pleasant could life be for us all, and what could be accomplished each day?. Watch this in the morning, before you do anything else, and then begin your day.

[@Janina8134]

what an awesome performer she is! Beautiful, smart, funny, incredible artist... I don't think that anyone in the audience will ever forget this concert!

[@Fui26GuiMartin]

Don't forget courageous and brave

[@loringbush1455]

Wow! She is an amazing 🎹 player! Bravo! She played that perfectly!

[@Brasileiro222]

For a renowned pianist who perfectly plays the most complex compositions, this was like playing a lullaby 😂

[@keithadams7546]

She put the entertainment of the audience before herself. In all respects the consummate professional.

[@saras4123]

She actually puts me at ease.. I love how she treated the situation... many would've been upset, but she turned it into a positive right away. Perhaps it's an example of how your view of things shape the reality. 🦋

[@lucasbiermann257]

That is the Brazilian way of thinking. we live in the country with the most taxation in the world yet most things dont work lol we would all be looneys if we did not have this way of reacting to things XD

[@dickeymckay8289]

Grace under pressure at it's finest. Something the whole world needs right now more than ever. If only we could all be this easy going.

[@ronylemos4797]

Que artista...que presença de espírito, que simplicidade e generosidade, a grandeza de quem é realmente um ser humano que faz a diferença.💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@abbigalish39]

Not my music style, but extremely talented and classy lady. Most artists of her capability would be storming off the stage but she played along and brought added joy and enjoyment! A true artist and performer! Loved her!!!

[@autumnphillips151]

What is your music style?

[@fjk1138]

This woman is amazing. She never loses her place, never loses her cool, quits playing, or even messes up despite all that is going on. My hat truly goes off to her.

[@ExtraordinaryArtists]

She is the definition of class!

[@bulldogaxe]

What an absolute legend Eliane. Very enjoyable to watch and no doubt the show was perfection

[@erekriccobuano6141]

So epic!!! Love it when serious people with serious talent do funny things like this.

[@musictchr67]

I am so THRILLED to find this video! I had the exact same thing happen to me at my students' recital about 10 yrs. ago. I noticed immediately as I started the Sibelius Romance in D-flat that the pedal wasn't working correctly, due to the loosening of a pedal extender that I had added for my younger students. I got about 2 measures in before I just had to stop. I apologized, bent down as gracefully as possible, secured the extension, stood back up, and started over. For years I've second guessed the decision, wondering if stopping was unprofessional. It's so good to know that someone as talented and professional as Ms. Rodrigues made the same choice as I did!

[@jayeff2]

You will get people who argue both sides. All that should matter is: "DId the audience enjoy the show?"

[@kathleenohara6152]

Winde Marshall u made the right call. :))) I enjoy the show so much more when something goes awry. Then you know the performer is truly present and isn't just going through the motions and doing one more show and who knows ... if you ever get to meet you can say you were at THAT show and they'll probably remember w a laugh. Good times. :)))

[@roytee3127]

You did the right thing. A professional performer owes the audience the best performance possible. They're there for the music, not ceremonial decorum. If you could fix the problem easily, you made the right choice for the audience.

[@UkrainoTV]

If your car fails while you're driving, you stop the car, fix it and only then continue. Same situation with your piano pedal.

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

If the music isn’t going to be played correctly, I think it should stop. For sure. This is the real world we live in.

[@isaultra3405]

This pianist lady is worth every cent of the ticket and more. Awesome! :D

[@matute11]

OMG! What a beautifully gifted lady Eliane Rodrigues is!! I just loved this!

[@Rich-id8kc]

It's always been amazing to observe musicians who idealize and expect perfection, to the point they loose their minds and composure over the smallest detail - slight resonance imperfection or someone sneezing/coughing in the audience. It's even more amazing to watch this pianist play around for fun and "experiment" in front of a live, fairly large audience who probably expected perfection :). Without giving in to anxiety, pleasantly smiling, and with seemingly endless empathy for the moving/setup crew, she continued playing just for fun. Almost as if to give a reprieve to the individuals swapping out the piano - who provided an opportunity for her to continue playing as she rode (and played) on the stage freight elevator. And she played brilliantly. A class act. Great post! Thank you for sharing.

[@victormunhozzz]

What a creative, humorous and absolutely amazing performance. Tinha que ser brasileira.

[@jamesmestry3620]

The show must go on... and it did in the most spectacular way!!! Bravissimo!!!!

[@robertwales2860]

To Eliane Rodrigues . How sweet you are and despite the dilemma with the pedal you happily continued to play. I bet it was not a Steinway & Sons to begin with. Due to their impeccable quality. My late Mother was a concert pianist. God Bless you Eliane from Robert of Adelaide South Australia

[@georgetosounidis5545]

That's the Brazilian spirit! Always find a way to have fun in any situation! :)