Jan Lisiecki - Chopin Nocturne Op.48 No.1 in C Minor

[@jeremydepp3970]

Really nice to see that woman violinist in the back ground closing her eyes and enjoying listening to chopin' s piece.

[@JD-wo3gp]

My first thought 🤗

[@emirmendoncalimaverde2774]

Piano lesson noturno op 48 n 1 chopin

[@ellogarcia1828]

It was sexual with the music

[@NonameNoname-xo9vz]

Ма che c' entra questo??🐒

[@Mikophen]

because he wrote nothing for her :( :D

[@gabet.1880]

I feel like the most controversial interpretations are the most beloved by the people who enjoy them. I think this is the most beautiful performance I've ever heard.

[@eliplayer2122]

Why is it controversial

[@gabet.1880]

@@eliplayer2122 Mostly because he plays it so quickly, whereas most interpretations take their time.

[@Yare_Yare_Daze_Guy]

His "DOPPIO MOVIMENTO" is amazing!

[@BoyevoyKabanStyopa]

Nope. Insufficient projection of the melodic lines, too rushed when melody is in sixteenths, missed the culmination at the end.

[@PSHEYACOOL]

Гениальное исполнение! Можно подумать, что это немного истерично, но именно так я и вижу эту музыку... Шопен - поэт боли, и в этом исполнении я чувствую эту боль и отчаяние... перед финальной кульминацией он ярко выделяет басы, которые звучат, как роковой колокол судьбы...он понял всю суть этой музыки... браво!

[@contessa420]

4:48 wow, look at that sweat dripping down the piano, what amazing passion, one of my favourite interpretations of this piece for sure

[@GiovLig]

Brave. He gave his interpretation, that sounds actually fairly convincing. He started slightly faster than the pianist you usually hear and then he kept the precise "double tempo" on the last section. As a result, he's not only brave and respectful, but also found a way to send shivers down your spine. Chopin is not only and always a "talent de chambre de malade", but he can be strong, resolute, angry, desperate. This interpretation had all that.

[@ySheng-xr6lu]

really brave there, respect! I could easily plays lots of wrong note with that speeeeed XD

[@mvillegasv8]

"Brave?" That's your word of choice. It's dumb. His version is the closest that I like, among many others I don't like! His version was "spectacular!" Coherently spectacular that doesn't wait in the beginning to hit it off, from a piece of Chopin that demands perfect undulations both in volume and execution. His performance is going in my playlist.

[@GiovLig]

@@mvillegasv8 that doesn't make my word dumb. I stand by "brave".

[@mvillegasv8]

@@GiovLig 🤭🤭🤭Hehe.

[@stalkerspredators]

The beginning sounds so nostalgic, maybe of some precious moments of our life ..and the final part is so soul-wrenching, saturated with huge desperation of a man struggling to survive in spite of shattered illusions and never- come -true dreams....

[@後藤映子-o3v]

中国について

[@yl.595]

I like your description..:-)

[@robertmaier7918]

The moments of hope comes que Chopin changes the tonality from dark c minor to C Major, the brightest tonality, just after furious chords returning to the nostalgic c minor in the doppio movement

[@doumbeaule]

YES

[@nikanur3766]

Exactly the words, that can describe my mood today (30.03.2022), and the melody and interpretation that perfectly fit with it ❤

[@christinewarner9445]

this rendition is absolutely breathtaking!!! It brings tears to my eyes… thank you Jan ❤ now I will try to play it !

[@alejandroespinoza7282]

Magnifique artiste, splendide pianiste, Bravo Jan Lisiecki ! On croit découvrir Chopin que par pur plaisir l’on vient d’oublier pour l’entendre à nouveau sous l’impulsion fervente de ce jeune, ce merveilleux jeune ! La luminosité de ses contrechamps et dans la sensualité de ses « presque » rubato ! C’est un alliage d’intelligence et sensualité et sa tenue corporel discrète… comme un artiste qui vient nous donner… nous offrir Chopin… Merci et longue vie Jan Lisiecki !

[@Hector-md8jv]

this man almost made me drop tears in the ending. I think that agitato is the best way to end this incredible nocturne, it's as if Chopin was trying to combine all of his sadness and anger together, simply marvellous.

[@lavendulasunshine9170]

I really can't understand that some people describe this interpretation as horrible etc. I personally find it very refreshing, extremly touching and full of tense. He presents the piece in a way I never heard before and brings out many shades which are not obvious in other interpretations. Great work!

[@Roosslani]

Listen to how Martha Argerich plays it, then compare :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHvdp6aZasaefac&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2sLghU8JVVsvliCFsU8V5tMr1B538-0aopIgicbbl0qh0s4KkAgrfAVwQ

[@stum8081]

I listened to Martha Argerich’s version. It was beautiful. I am, however, still drawn more to Jan’s version, which to me has more intense passion and feeling.

[@DariusMo]

@@stum8081 personally i feel the point of the 3rd section was kinda misunderstood in the interpretation, dont get me wrong its not bad its just i dont think its too good

[@christinestill5002]

Ruslan Ismayil-Zada I'm not a pianist however, almost before the conclusion ppl are online deciding on "interpretation" - good, bad, new, old, traditional, ..... let the echo die before you avail us of your opinion please!

[@lavendulasunshine9170]

@Ruslan Ismayil-Zada You are right Martha Argerich and Mister Lisiecki don't play in the same league. But keep in mind that he is a young artist and in my opinion a promising one. He is able to touch people with his music, his music is expressive and he is able to put his ideas into his interpretation. He definitely has something to say. I think different interpretations keep classical music alive. And for me this is still NOT the worst 48/1 on youtube. I love it 🖒

[@dpaul9634]

Wow! This interpretation brings in a whole new dimension.... Magnificent rendition and It does make sense in a whole new way

[@juancaaca6705]

W

[@juancaaca6705]

WokWwo

[@fabiopalma4429]

I've listen to like a thousand interpretations of this piece. I don't " understand" and connect with any other Chopin nocturne as much as this one. And I simply adore the intensity of this interpretation. I will listen a hundred times to it

[@octavianraducostea8595]

I don't even know what to say, I was left in awe! Magnificent, this is genius!! 🤯

[@brunobognola2128]

the best interpretation

[@tomowenpianochannel]

One of the most involved of all performances of this Nocturne.... the pianist has created a whole world within itself, and it is utterly convincing. Other performances go for breadth and grandeur... this is focused and compact (and extremely well delivered). Personal, not impersonal. Go for it.

[@gummybear8883]

In order to convey the emotions, I think you have to play the third part of this piece like a coda in one of the ballade that Chopin wrote.

[@NikMaxens]

I’ve rarely been this touched and moved by a pianist Absolutely brilliant emotionnaly, and so modern and refreshing

[@stumpand]

For the people complaining that the doppio section is too fast, he plays it slower on his album of Nocturnes (the whole album is fantastic). This was a live performance, and it can be hard to get the tempo right with performance jitters. This piece starts off with lento quarter notes then that last section goes to doppio triplets. So if you start a little fast (which he did), the ending feels much faster than it should. Either way I love the feel of the music and the choices he made. Fantastyczny!

[@commontater8630]

Common Tater 1 second ago I'm sure Jan Lisiecki is drowning in remorse for all the KZbin listeners who couldn't stand hearing the piece played differently than they're used to. The opening of the doppio section sounds impetuous: it is fast, but not uncontrollably so. He plays the 'agitato' to the hilt: kudos! He is true to the moment, true to the music. If you want your music played the same all the time, go find yourself some nice muzak.

[@Musicadora]

Lisiecky's interpretations are tenderness to my ears, Joy to my heart and never-before-known interpretive capacity to my brain. Thank you very much for this moment of happiness.

[@aloofmusician856]

What a brave interpretation, the last part was absolutely phenomenal, so many shivers down my spine, I actually felt for the first time the music.

[@piterniedziela9048]

Professor Ekier's old Polish school

[@vkar1907]

This guy delivers the best interpretations of Chopin's music! I am Polish and only when he plays I can feel the polish soul speaking as Chopin would do it! 100% perfection!!! Jan you are a reborn Chopin! It is scary!

[@bettyoliveira8955]

❤ '

[@mr.h8660]

​@@vkar1907Seong-Jin Cho FTW, literally.

[@elizabethavolck7784]

Lisitsa's performance is way better....the last part is a jumbled mess.

[@rodrilifesongs4885]

His adaptation of the song through the using of different tempo is an intelligent decision. Thiis piece was composed in early 1800, and it's an expresion of melancolic romanticism. The feeling of despair, hurt and hope in different moments make this piece a timeless song, but culture change whit the pass of time and that produce a different view from people nowadays. But using a fast tempo and great force in the last part to make it sound like if it was a song from an epic movie is a thing which makes present spectators feel an emotion nearby those they experience an scene of a Cristhoper Nolan film, for example.

[@MARI-ib6xq]

One of the most beautiful and emotive Chopin's Nocturne.

[@ОльаБалобина]

Невозможно наслушаться! Столько оттенков, невероятно богато сыграно! Спасибо от всего сердца!❤

[@silabayir]

all the people can play this by looking at the sheets but “he” plays it with such a passionate way and this makes me feel something, this is what makes it played by him. This is art. Piano doesn’t play itself or Chopin doesn’t play it, “he” plays it.

[@pdavies65]

A great performance of an astonishing piece. The amount of passion that Chopin put into this single work is off the scale.

[@gixelz]

this is my favorite interpretation of this piece, ever. it might not be competition winning, but i'll be damned if i don't listen to this recording ten times more than others. it's unique, has passion, and is convincing. well done

[@retrogamerdave362]

Hats off gentlemen, a genius. His boldness reminds me of Ivo Porgorelich and that is a compliment.

[@octavianraducostea8595]

Absolutely beautiful and courageous !

[@vkar1907]

This guy delivers the best interpretations of Chopin's music! I am Polish and only when he plays I can feel the polish soul speaking as Chopin would do it! 100% perfection!!! Jan you are a reborn Chopin! It is scary!

[@ZKLofiTone]

debatable!

[@vkar1907]

@@ZKLofiTone You are NOT polish so you can not judge how Chopin's music should feel to us:)

[@ZKLofiTone]

@@vkar1907 Well thanks for assuming I am not Polish...music is universal, sure you might feel it more coz it's your composer but regardless..

[@commontater8630]

I'm a bit Polish myself (well, half, actually) and I say Right On!

[@PetStuBa]

to the people who say it's horrible the ending ... it's nail on the head ... it says AGITATO in the score ... why else would Chopin has written that technical middle part ??? ... well done Lisiecki !!!!!! as preparation to that agitato part ... the third part is NOT just the same melody as the beginning ..; it's a total different color .. I totally agree with Lisiecki

[@flyingpenandpaper6119]

But it doesn't say fortissimo, and he plays faster than agitato. Just pointing that out. I still admire the interpretation.

[@alejandroespinoza7282]

Je suis complètement de votre avis! I completely agree with you!

[@hansdekorver7365]

@@flyingpenandpaper6119 ( Doppio movemento )

[@Aaron-dt3sy]

He also plays faster than the original tempo that chopin had anticipated, but we see that with many pianists including Seong Jin Cho, the 2015 chopin competition winner. Still a good performance, but in my biased perspective, I found it quite questionable for last section being played nearly all in FF and not enough pianos or even pp's.

[@Aaron-qk2hj]

@@Aaron-dt3sy agreed. I didn’t find it to be awful, he clearly put a lot of emotion into the piece but I do feel he missed out on a lot of variating dynamics in the coda by playing the entirety of it too fast so the beautiful melody that you normally hear wasn’t voiced very well and especially at the very end he didn’t slow the tempo down whatsoever which I found to be odd.

[@francescalittle]

Wow that interpretation was absolutely amazing! It gave me chills!

[@НаталяКоровіна]

I have never heard such interpretation. But today, in october 2022 I can understand it and feel it deeply...

[@KirilIliev_Utube]

Brave, innovative, to the extent that some may criticize it, but very, very artistic. Not very solipsistic (closed unto itself) first part, wide major part, exploding bomb octaves leading to that climax with the trill where everything explodes in glory. A very fast third (double speed) part where after the exposive bright climax this is the only dramatically possible alternative - everything is said and done. Brilliant closing passage which is so alone and hanging in nothing. Very very artistic.

[@ludovicpaste2969]

Oh my God first time I really listen to this amazing Nocturne ! quelle subtilité puis quelle immense intensité et désespérance = he has blown me out and live gift to the world = thank you Maestro !

[@Ernesto7608]

I found his interpretation interesting. And I liked it, even in the loud octaves and the fast Doppio Movemento. Being familiar with every note, I found that the speed didn't take clarity away but made it more dramatic. Different, but as good as any other first class interpretation.

[@domgro9826]

Je joue à présent ce morceau beaucoup moins vite en finale ce qui le rend plus romantique dans la dernière partie.

[@stefanoolcese]

Una grande interpretazione, di luce e di fuoco, un big bang musicale. Bravissimo!

[@gerrypage5233]

Sir Lisiecki, dear Jan, your interpretation of Chopin's Nocturne Op. 48 No 1 in C Minor is astonishing and most moving. Great capability and remarkable maturity. Amazingly percussive for a new born star and so young a pianist. You make Canadians very proud and thankful. Your major success, so far, brings you right up among the brightest of artists in the world. I most sincerely wish you the best and pray God to bless, protect and keep you in His caring love for ever.

[@malgorzataciemiecka3949]

POLISH-Canadian

[@magusl9628]

Yeah, but what about Justin Bieber? Sorry, I couldn't hold that one back 🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@gdkabsbdkwkwm4187]

He is Polish. His parents and grandparents are Polish. He just lives on Canada

[@luvenasusanto6938]

I really love this interpretation. I feel like there’s a whole story arch being told.. Well done Jan 😊

[@kadir3321]

Amazing interpretation ❤

[@sparkle1272001]

This is an interesting interpretation, from 4:30 onwards it started sounding less like a Chopin Nocturne, and more like a Scriabin Etude with all the accented base notes.

[@amyko4802]

He has his own style and understanding to this piece GREAT!

[@russellwalker9418]

Music is an art to be interpreted in many ways .No interpretation is wrong. It does bring joy to many that hear and see Jan give his wonderful interpretation of the music in his performances. Keep it up Jan! Thankyou🎵👍

[@toodleoo88]

You are wonderful Jan ! A beautiful & sensitive rendition of my favorite Chopin composition. I attempt to play it 'by ear'.

[@ცოტნეთვარაძე]

I love how gentle he's playing is in the beginning, so amazing!

[@APotatoWT]

Unique interpretation and I love it! Sounds super powerful

[@derechte5079]

I love this❤, its the most beautieful thing I've ever hered

[@benburch]

fantastic performance. does anyone else really dig the wrong notes at 4:28? i feel like it makes it even better somehow

[@janitichy]

Wspaniale wykonanie,dziekuje.

[@brozomicki-sothe307]

The voicing is seriously incredible

[@gokhanbaykal2480]

I think best version ever..Thank you Jan!!

[@GERbOdYbUiLdEr]

That's the best interpretation of this piece I have ever witnessed. Elegant and powerful at the same time. Beautiful.

[@youngboypiano2679]

What can we barely say?!!! This is simply astonishing, ohhh MY GODNEDS!!! Words!! Noo I truly think that’s my favorite interpretation from far on everyone I saw, this is truly incredible!!! This guy has a so particular sensibility, so precious, so gentle, and as a matter of fact, he’s truly GIFTED BY THE GOS!!!! Love himm, follow this way Mr.!!!! Love you❤️❤️

[@pablomichel8560]

Impresionante, quizás la versión más fuerte en la historia de este nocturno. Excelentes bajos al final!

[@matthieucailliau]

C'est une date importante dans l'Histoire des Interprétations : Jan L. revient à l'authenticité d'époque , et précisément celle... du compositeur ! Ce n'est pas celle que je préfère : mais elle est touchante, sincère, belle et ici, tranche clairement sur une longue multiplication d'interprétations se ressemblant les unes les autres. Merci !

[@islaadele1212]

Magnificent. This is (for me) a piece all about volcanic emotion rumbling under, and eventually breaking through, controlled calm. I think he captures that perfectly. Is it robotically clean? Nope, but music isn't played by robots. I think Chopin would approve. I look forward to seeing how he develops and refines this.

[@fernandomazzini4326]

Gorgeous! The most beautiful and passionate versión ever played!! My favorite nocturno! LOVE always, Fernando

[@forkiforki]

most beautiful interpretation

[@georgestefanou5240]

A deeply personal but absolutely convincing rendition of this masterpiece. Thank you, Jan!

[@candelariogamboa]

Well sayed!

[@thruid3]

heart achingly beautiful

[@nicermguy1]

He worked up a sweat playing that piece. Did you see the drip of sweat drop on the piano in front of the keys at 3:29 and 4:49? It's a workout!

[@sergioeduardodiaz3345]

Sensacional...!!!! La parte de los 4 minutos en adelante hay q tocarla agitato y apasionadamente fuerte, es la versión q me gusta... Hay otra versión que la ejecutan suave... Lisiecki lo hace correctamente, felicitaciones...!!!!

[@waimusic3559]

He has a style never be heard by me! Touching my heart...

[@ardarico]

Bravissimo! This is one of the best and most difficult nocturnos composed by Chopin. Great execution.

[@libajkowska]

jest genialny, widać, że czuje i rozumie Chopina |:)

[@stephenf5136]

Stunning take on this piece - It's becoming a favourite!

[@someonefromjapan3178]

Best performance of this piece

[@stalkerspredators]

Exraordinary interpretation,,Mr.Lisiecki is so special

[@iainhunneybell]

There is another recording on YT of Jan playing this on the DG label, but IMHO this is the better performance. The raw emotion is outstanding and keeps me coming back to listen to this mesmerising performance over and over. Thank you so much for posting 😊

[@ЛюбовьЕськова-ф8м]

Thank You for amazing passion in third part! This is incredible!

[@alicjadabrowska2127]

Natchniona interpretacja, boleśnie piękna...

[@MARI-ib6xq]

Extraordinary performance!

[@j.r.torres6790]

Has anyone heard this wonderful interpretation of Chopin with headphones ?, is a wonder, and as always, a guy with a cough in the audience, hahaha. Greetings from Mexico

[@glossalia_]

I love this performance so much. I am in public right now, but when he was done i almost started clapping because i was so drawn into the music.

[@stum8081]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE his interpretation! As a matter of fact, I love how he interprets all the Chopin he plays. Brilliant!! All those who have nothing better to do than criticize need to get a life. Neanderthals.

[@sharmashweta7799]

This speaks so much love, each note...healing ny broken heart

[@nickjgunning]

I was playing this earlier today. The 'chorale' passages are actually more difficult from a point of accuracy than the agitato section, while combining that complex rhythm while maintain the wistful theme.

[@postmodernrecycler]

So true about the 'chorale' moment, and that's such a perfect word to describe it. This is a great piece to study for all of its technical and interpretive challenges. I'm usually crying by the end and don't play this for others.

[@akemiaguilar5255]

I think... I am in love ❤❤ this boy is so talented !!

[@asloii_1749]

And cute!

[@dliebe1010]

Love his interpretation of this piece

[@samnossoni7186]

Flawless performance!

[@yourtransformationgenie]

I adore this composition from Chopin. The whole cosmos in a single piece.

[@qqma4791]

A stunning and moving performance! I see many people criticise how the doppio section is played and while it is a little fast for me and i feel the melody couldn’t sing as well, with the passion and energy coming from your rendition, I almost can’t complain. Definitely an interesting take on this nocturne.

[@nelidagrisolia1202]

Simplemente MARAVILLOSO

[@jamespicht1128]

I love Seong-Jin Cho's performance of this nocturne. It's elegant, technically dazzling, just beautiful. What Mr. Lisiecki has given us here isn't as elegant, but it's dazzling in its own way. I especially like that the melody in the doppio movimento section isn't just a reprise of the beginning with the same gentle feeling but a different accompaniment. Unlike Cho's performance, it's angry. It's not _agitato_ in the restrained and elegant way Cho's is; it's a storm. Some people hate this interpretation. That's fine. I hate French cinema, my wife loves it. I've seen some brilliant French movies with her; I just didn't like them. I love this performance and Cho's. They're both great music-making.

[@lmacosta6122]

Jan Lisiecki is one of Chopin's best performers currently if not the best. You`re very wrong.

[@bigpancake420]

@@lmacosta6122 He ist totally right

[@lesquaredsoccerskillschann6449]

perfect interpretation of the doppio movimiento imo. Just beautiful.

[@ySheng-xr6lu]

Very brave and skillful to deliver such interpretation. clap clap clap. Not my favorite one but, RESPECT!

[@kiyankalati]

May you live a long happy life dear Jan 💙💙💙

[@bizzaroide]

Magnifique

[@dennisdeemii]

he's so cute. i just have to say that.

[@asloii_1749]

YED

[@jayusa879]

I saw Jan at the Folly Theatre in Kansas City, he is amazing.

[@littlecatssketchbook9650]

cool

[@minju9453]

Ah.. this version always makes me feel like crying..

[@kugelius.]

What an amazing interpretation of this Nocturne!

[@chaos_planet]

4:53 I could never play those rh chords that fast. much respect for you my friend incredible performance 👏👏

[@zehuazhen9747]

I think he deliberately ignored some notes to play it faster. I remembered that there are 4 notes each chord. But you can see that his 2th and 3rd fingers didn‘t touch the key board .

[@zehuazhen9747]

sorry，the 3rd and 4th fingers

[@wldud0617]

I can't breath! BRAVO!👏👏(Even if it was a little too fast for me to feel🙂..but i like this version too.)

[@nadeemlo]

Most people are talking about that last more complex section and how it's too fast, I actually really liked it. It reminded me of Scriabin for some reason. Well I should say Scriabin reminded me of it haha. I felt though the first section was a bit too fast, yes the first section of the entire piece. I think a mix of Ashkenazy's first parts and Jan's last section would be my ideal interpretation.

[@truettneathery4358]

I first heard this played in a hotel lobby piano in Warsaw in 1959 by another guest ! Before this guy was born !!!Sending him a piwo my email !!!

[@kwastormayt]

my favorite Chopin piece when played properly

[@commontater8630]

Properly, but not too properly, I hope.

[@eduardojara8137]

Best performance by far, ever!

[@NobuhikuObayashi]

Incredible interpretation

[@sepantanikpendar9181]

so interesting and beautifull nocturne . !!!

[@estheraldaverovelarde3333]

Qué bonito!!! De las versiones que más me han gustado! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏