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

[@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.

[@EddVCR]

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.

[@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 😄

[@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?

[@OurWisdom-10]

That's awesome that we know the cause of the problem. Thanks for the comment. :)

[@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.)

[@RokulaLala]

@@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]

❤️❤️❤️

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@steveuible5915]

@@j.pocket

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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

[@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?

[@simartristao314]

Isso é dos Grandes.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mountainman615]

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

[@Vodhin]

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

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Nice one! 😁

[@GerbiyelGbass]

Absolutely

[@frankcole115]

YES I AGREE

[@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

[@ChrisBECKETT-k4x]

She obviously loves to play! What a treat to see another pianist who plays standing up. Superb aplomb and sense of humour. And, is she speaking Dutch at some points? Really, this video is a total treat in every way. Brava bravissima Eliane!

[@carld2796]

Yes, she is speaking Dutch, and very well. She must have spent a lot of time in the Netherlands or someone in her family is Dutch.

[@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 🙂

[@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.

To be fair, it would be much easier to think like that if you're doing what you love. Definitely not fun to watch things go awry if you're working a boring, soul-crushing job.

[@Darkness-ie2yl]

im sure she had plenty of people killed for this outrage

[@costaschrysos3310]

Cure The Ignorance...

[@robertgabuna355]

You can say it again...

[@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!!!

[@marcroche9324]

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

[@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

[@thatguymork]

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

[@brothereldest7432]

Thank you!

[@daniellachiarot7350]

THANK YOU

[@482k7]

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]

@@482k7 Yes thank you.

[@niravpandey4191]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@jamesdonaghy6758]

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

[@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.

[@hesyrett]

This woman has the soul of a true performer. I thought she was channeling Jerry Lee Lewis, playing standing up. Her long skirt prevented her from putting one leg up on the keyboard. Eliane Rodrigues, you rock!

[@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.

[@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.

[@teem5945]

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

[@jamesmestry3620]

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

[@MonesMuziekFabriek]

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

[@lambertofider4951]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@danielb4560]

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

[@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' !

[@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! :-)

[@larie27]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@coolwindinmyhair...5094]

She's amazing! Extremely talented with a wonderful sense of humor. She kept her audience entertained. Love her!

[@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?

[@Rufus100]

Brilliant! No diva display when the sustain pedal got stuck, just complete professionalism and entertainment from this fine lady.

[@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! 👏

[@isaultra3405]

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

[@Blurb777]

WONDERFUL! A truly humble, unspoiled and fun-loving woman. What a wonderful artist, and even more wonderful personality. 11 stars!

[@PauloNideck]

This is one of the best piano videos I have ever watched.

[@ТрифонЛунёв]

=е5-

[@BabyRicaxO]

FOOL

[@deidremontrose4379]

She is a good sport.

[@angelicacasasayasvanversendaal]

@@BabyRicaxO And you are deef, blind and mude

[@diamondcomplex2376]

@@angelicacasasayasvanversendaal he's already deef and mude

[@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!

[@KoriLinae]

Brilliant stage presence! She handled this situation with humor, and class!

[@DOGSDOGGER]

This is just as compelling a demonstration of proficiency as playing the pieces perfectly. It takes a skilled and confident performer to just roll with it so unashamedly - she's on stage to put on a show no matter what!

[@philsarkol6443]

luckily this outstanding performance has been recorded..the way she improvises, together with the stage assistents is magical..this proves how she is not letting this malfunctioning of the pedal, stop her..deserved a standing ovation!!

[@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.

[@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

[@nora8346]

Professionalism at its best! As a musician I can totally relate. I bow to her, how she turned a misfortunate event, with her comic talent, all the way around and kept guests entertained every second.

[@dejjrdc]

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

[@pierluigibiffi8291]

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

[@david57strat]

Absolutely priceless! She got help, to get the piano replaced (fortunately, they actually had a replacement piano available, below the stage); but once she knew that was going to take a little time, she went on and played, anyway - even while they were preparing the piano to be lowered on the platform, to be replaced. Not only that, but she did it with a sense of humor, and STILL played beautifully (or, as beautifully as one could ever have expected, with a piano moving around on the stage). I don't know very many....well, ANY pianists who could have carried that off, as graciously as she did, under those circumstances, and with a smile on their face. Deep respect for Ms. Rodriguez. She is the epitome of a true, dedicated, and passionate musician, and with a healthy sense of humor, too! :-). Whoever posted this priceless video - thank you. It made my day.

[@bencadena8516]

A trooper no diva bs. The show must always go on. A lesson for us all when things don't go our way.

[@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. : -)

[@RannPatterson]

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

[@Peacenik1]

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

[@hasshisudler2671]

Excellent thinking on her feet. Audiences appreciate performers who can turn around a bad situation and make it part of the performance.

[@jasonosmond6896]

The sustain pedal would not release. It affects every single key on the piano, so it's not a matter of "a tone being off or something", the piece she had advertised as playing that night would have been virtually unlistenable. Nobody is criticizing her for what happened, instead she is being praised for taking an unexpected setback and dealing with it with grace and humor while the problem was rectified.

[@smoker_joe]

Jakob Jones : Too much words for someone who obviously doesn't know what pedals are used for. "Most humans are pathetic" Right ! And you're their leader, for sure.

[@pauljs75]

And I have the feeling she'd be a fun person to have show up someplace like one of those piano restaurants or where there's a piano left open to the public. Seems like she's one of the players that adapt on the fly easily to dead keys, detuning, or stuck pedals, and know how to cope and put on a good if not great show at a public venue where the expectations aren't as high. The personality shown here is also the type that'll just randomly hop on one of those pianos and play a tune. Now I'm curious if she can belt out a boogie or ragtime as fluidly as her classical playing is in this situation.

[@peterbelanger6731]

Jacob, you know the price of everything and value of nothing.

[@encrypter46]

Jakob Jones Don't YOU know how to enjoy a mishap gone good!

[@krawl04]

Most ppl would have lost their cool or played the blame game in a situation like this. She went with the flow and gave her audience a unique and enjoyable experience that they will never forget. An example of a brilliant and naturally charismatic performer.

[@davidbee8178]

Just terrific presence of mind and spirit - not to mention her artistry at the piano. Lends more meaning to "The Show Must Go On ! " : ) Imagine being able to invite one of your heroes over to your place for supper . . . Ms.Rodrigues would certainly top MY list : )

[@tomsmyth4836]

David Bee I

[@holandamonicace1385]

David Bee Absolutely!

[@ennbee2051]

I hate people who start a sentence with 'just'! Give it a rest.

[@manichairdo6346]

enn bee Just what is your problem? You may hate the word just at the beginning of a sentence but to hate the people who do it is unjust.

[@Uarehere]

enn bee Just stop it.

[@cristobalgomezgutierrez8546]

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

[@hrhbear]

Now that is a true PRO!,...Some artists in her position would have stormed off of the stage but she kept her smile through the whole situation and she continued to play for her paying audience!........She didnt miss a note but continued forward and she displayed a good lesson in life to all of us!....When you come to a bump in the road,...you simply smile and go around it and keep moving forward!....BRAVO!...........

[@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!

[@BernadettePawlikDorman]

How awesome! I can't imagine many professional pianists behaving with such grace and good humor!

[@liselotterobinson5417]

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

[@Derby12hat]

She rolled with a gut punch that would throw average musicians into a tizzy! Exceptional composure and a great sense of humor that enchanted and charmed the audience and viewers!

[@davidhertzberg]

I' have never heard of Eliane Rodrigues, but her wit and charm under pressure, combined with her brief performance of the Schumann Arabesque, has certainly piqued my curiosity! Brava Madam!

[@davidgleba3832]

Wasn't the Arabesque by Debussy?

[@cutefidgety]

Or do you mean the Schumann Intermezzo from Carnaval?

[@dylanr4854]

Yes the Arabesque is from Debussy

[@flimbe74]

Yes Debussy Arabesque and Schumann Sonata f sharp minor, isn't it?

[@rocketcrazy3467]

Setlist: Chopin Fantasie Polonaise Improvised (in order of presentation): Debussy Arabesque no. 1 Schumann Carnival of Vienna Intermetzzo Op. 26 No. 4 Allegro Op. 26 No. 1

[@NanookFieryArcticSkyy]

That is a woman with a heart or gold who loves her craft.

[@katadn5153]

Lovecraft :3

[@NanookFieryArcticSkyy]

@@katadn5153 You are right.

[@NanookFieryArcticSkyy]

@@katadn5153 Beautiful music too! I liked her experiment!

[@GreenTeaViewer]

possibly, but I've known people who can joke around like that in public and then in private they smash things and fire people

[@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.

[@chefbambu9382]

Lovely person. Never heard of her before but now will know her forever.

[@johnafagerquist8235]

That was BEAUTIFUL! I'm moved to tears. The confidence and utter selflessness she displayed are nothing short of amazing. Her respect for the audience, which came to be entertained, and for the "help" who did, and for music, which, apart from life's excitement, irregularities and triumphs, would never touch a soul, flowed as naturally from her as the piece she was playing. So much to be learned from this wonderful video! Thank you for it.

[@originalhazelgreene]

Such calmness under pressure. I love it. And to keep playing the entire time, for entertainment! What a lovely performer. All the years I spent doing piano concerts, I was never quite that at-ease.

[@RafaelSilva-tg4yt]

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

[@davidrock4647]

This video performance COULD BE considered a failure, and many people might call it such, BUT, I certainly would not! Ms. Rodrigues, and the staff on hand, took an unfortunate situation, and made it into, not only a positive experience, but a very delightfully entertaining one! It reminded of something Chico (pronounced "CHICK-O) Marx, or Victor Borge would have done, on purpose, to get some laughs! Walking with, and playing, the piano shows very good coping and playing skills. BRAVO!! VERY ENTERTAINING INDEED!!!!!

[@lynnlester-lee867]

David Rock m ,,l.

[@garywinters4636]

When you look up Professional, there must be a picture of Eliane. Just wonderful. Thank you.

[@davidmays1115]

The mark of a TRUE PROFESSIONAL! She makes the best of a difficult problem. She is obviously a phenomenal player ! Bravo!!!

[@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

[@victormunhozzz]

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

[@mandolinic]

This is now a standard part of her act! Seriously, I love the way she kept her calm throughout, whilst continuing to amuse and entertain the audience. A true professional.

[@michaelpatterson2955]

Anyone who has ever had to go to a "plan B" can appreciate the awkwardness of this. She is one of the most amazing improvisers I've ever seen. Really cool thinking on her feet and making the best of a bad situation. Bravo!

[@slimlitvak]

@Tweed Penguin Having a bad day?

[@gregkosinski2303]

Abortion?

[@Paulco67]

Brava, indeed!

[@Betleyman_7]

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.