Liberace and the London Philharmonic Orchestra

He's known for his candelabra and charisma, his diamonds and his dazzle, and of course, his beautiful music. He's LIBERACE and he's performing live with The London Philharmonic Orchestra at London's Wembley Centre in a royal night to remember. Join Liberace, "Mr. Showmanship" for a magnificent show complete with flickering candelabra, more than a million dollars in furs and sparkling jewels and the music that has made him famous from classical to contemporary from Strauss to Sondheim. Featuring the musical standards "I'll De Seeing You" and " You Made Me Love You," as well as a medley of popular favourites such as "New York, New York," "Memories" and "Send In the Clowns." "Liberace Live" is Liberace at his best, bringing you entertainment with style and flair as only Liberace can! Transferred directly from the original 1" colour broadcast videotape to digital, it is released in association with the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts.

[@davidmckinney6577]

You can see that he not only loves his audience but he loves playing the piano it's his life.

[@arentol99]

One of the kindest entertainers in history.

[@joedeshon]

He is the very definition of the quote: "It ain't braggin' if it's true!"

[@catsmeow6848]

I would have taken a job as his maid just to get to know him. He seemed like a fun person,, generous and genuine! Cindy in NC

[@barryjacobs8524]

He died in 1987 still missed by a lot people. He was a brilliant pianist. He brought glamour and entertainment to us all. He loved his fans and they loved him. No music, fingers that played music for us all to love and listen too forever. He was in show business for such a long time, not many entertainers can say that nowdays. RIP Liberace we will never forget you, I certainly won’t.

[@lucialopez4526]

Amén.🙏🙏🙏

[@lucialopez4526]

Great pianist.

[@user-rr6by2fb8h]

Amazing talent and a austere personality@

[@carolarriaza2955]

🎉😢🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dewittkandle5674]

Liberace was one of the best, and there will never, ever be another one like him.

[@honkymonkey9568]

He had me cracking up. He sure knows how to laugh at himself.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Ain’t that the truth. I thought the guy was hilarious

[@renebrown7394]

Liberace brings me to tears every time..Rest in Peace Liberace..

[@johannavangenderen8147]

I can weep when i watch this ...what a wonderful musician he is weather the snobs approve or not ...who really cares..he was brilliant..thank you Mr Liberace...

[@cindy-camal]

I was a young girl. Born in 1952. I remember him and I ‘m just appreciating his musical talent and generous personality now. So glad his home was restored!

[@divox9pqr]

The Liberace show was the first tv program I saw when we bought our first set in Columbus Ohio in the early 50’s. His daily 15 minute show came on while my Mom did her housework. His theme song “I’ll be seeing you” still resounds in my memory. A couple of yrs later when I started piano lessons, his mastery of the piano became my goal.

[@donaldprice9569]

Saw him in concert several times. Beyond all the glitz and glamour was a musical genius. They didn't call him Mr, Showmanship for nothing! Sad ending to a beautiful life. Bravo Lee!

[@tambrosia]

Liberace one of the best entertainers the 20th century ever produced. Many have said nonsense and evil things about the man and his music, but he laughed all the way to the bank. For my parents 25th we took them to the Latin Casino in NJ (show lounge not a casino), and we were able to get seats up front for them. Well Mr L, took the show off as usual and half way into it, asked he was celebrating a 25th anniversary and thankfully it was just my mom and dad.... Then he played the 2 songs they always loved to hear....the Anniversary song and Ave Maria. Well it was a packed house and mom and dad danced in front of the stage. Not a dry in the house when Mr L finished Ave Maria. Even he had tears in his eyes... Whenever I had a chance to see him live I gladly paid the $$$ to hear him. RIP Liberace you brought so much joy to so many and continue to do..... Pax+

[@janicemurphy7878]

Liberace the only man who could play chopsticks and make it sound like A symphony.

[@trainliker100]

You need to hear the version played by Carmen Cavallaro for the Eddy Duchin Story movie.

[@manolitalerida4966]

Liberace is a genius pianist. He makes music soulfully alive. His music touches the unfathomable self.

[@TheDisneylover23]

So true!!!!!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

Why he bothered with the glitz is a mystery. He could have been just as good without it. He never had the music in front of him either.

[@nashvilletennessee3194]

@@PetroicaRodinogaster264 I like the glitz! Can't even imagine him just walking out in a boring black tuxedo!

[@dalredmond5879]

Chopins Nocturne in E-Flat never fails to touch every emotion within me.

[@brianwaln626]

Lee, you are truly Mr. Showmanship! You will always be loved by your fans.

[@johnrltr]

This was 1983, sadly only four years before his death, and he still had it at age 63! For those casting aspersions on his pianistic skill, he was a child prodigy when he started learning at age four, and was a world-class concert pianist before developing his natural flair for showmanship and becoming the greatest entertainer in the world. The one word for Liberace that comes to mind is....unique. --- in the truest sense of the word.

[@shamrocklane4895]

Agree with you wholeheartedly. He truly was so very special. He will never be forgotten.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

The guy was an absolute delight.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

There will never be another Liberace! I miss his generation of super talentered performers that are so missing today!

[@richardwarner447]

They want me to impersonate Lib on the Zion Summit Talent Show Wednesday 😅

[@jamesburns2232]

After God made Liberace, he broke the mold!

[@lisamarsh4243]

He will always be remembered.He was a good man with a gental soul

[@jefffranz2869]

WOW! When he was alive I just thought he was a show boater. Damn, the dude had chops!

[@snufflehound]

He was a show boater with mediocre chops.

[@mikevallen999]

Liberace brought out the full potential of that Baldwin piano ; as he played on it so masterfully .

[@cathymarshall449]

I come to watch this incredible video whenever I need a reaffirmation of humanity. Here I find the perfect intersection of human genius and music.

[@cathrinrehder6652]

Wonderfully said, Cathy, yes, isn't he a cheer-up ? Whenever I listen to Liberace he does lift up my spirits. What a positive person he was ! He made the world such, that you want to live in it.

[@carlosdanger947]

Unlike 99% of people giving a concert this long he doesn’t seem to be using any kind of reference or sheet music . To remember all of this during the pressure of such a big concert is amazing .

[@ZippyJynxzZz]

Speaking as a musician... after practicing pieces over and over again your mind remembers the notes after seeing the sheet music. Therefore, you don't need to read the music. It all just comes naturally !!!

[@hernanmunozratto5899]

It is completely normal for soloists to play by memory without sheets concerts of this length or even longer. I love Liberace. He was a great pianist in her style. Wouldn’t call him a genius gifted musician. But certainly one of a kind! ❤️

[@hopaideia]

And the timming and synk With the Orchestra

[@gailwebb9619]

@@hernanmunozratto5899 disagree....he was a child prodigy on the piano and continued to be one throughout his life. He was supremely gifted and it showed.

[@mariefalmouth9302]

And he adds bits. I am watching the faces of the stringed section during his Chopin medley. They appear jaded, like workers having to put in extra time after the boss decides to make some changes!

[@jllmayhew]

Such a gentle and kind human being. So very dedicated to his music. He grew up on the south side of Milwaukee and was made fun of by his classmates because he and his brother George would do nothing but practice when they were out of school. Such incredible talent unleashed in the depths of devotion and focus proves that there is always the source of all things guiding us and in us. He was awesome and that is so very inadequate to describe this beautiful human being who brought joy to so many people with his music. God rest your Beautiful Soul Liberace.

[@johnjay2717]

Very well said, Jim Mayhew. I agree with you. Such talent is a gift from the Creator. Unfortunately, there were those who made his life difficult. Indeed he brought joy and refinement to our lives. God rest his Beautiful Soul.

[@robincusato4809]

@@jerrytheracecardriver1100 HOW I WISH HE COULD ONLY HAVE KNOWN HOW LOVED HE BY SO MANY. I WAS A CHILD MAYBE 10 WHEN I'D SEE & HEAR HIM P;AY THE PIANO LIKE MAGICAL STAR DUS.ON TV. NOW A SENIOR & ABLE TO GO BACK TO THIS WONDERFUL PREFORMANCE.

[@joshwhite4423]

@@robincusato4809 I think he knew! I really do :)

[@hunterkershen]

Hey Jim, I have just only recently stumbled upon his music. I have fallen in love with his music and performance. You wouldn't happen to have a copy of the CD for this concert would you? I would love to get my hands on it so I can have a digital version and then I would be glad of course to send it back after that.

[@TheMetacam]

The Beautiful Soul, really so

[@coricelenz3879]

Never to be forgotten….. I’ve forgotten what I did this morning!!! ….never mind all this fantastic music this beautiful man has in his head…brilliance at it’s best.

[@pencils1951]

I care not for what has been said about his sexuality, he has been so underrated as a musician, this video proves otherwise. What is sad is that we've lost him, a rare talent with fourish and personality. It is such a pity his home has fallen into disrepair, I'm not saying it should be a shrine, but a place of respect refurbished and restored, somewhere his admirers can feel close and part of what and who he was.

[@mattropolis99]

Lets be honest. His musicianship is...just competent. Nobody collects Liberace records - he regularly makes little mistakes and his phrasing is not always the best. He picks easy, popular tunes. He knew from the get-go that radio was not the media outlet for him. The average concert pianist is better than him most days. What he did have is showmanship and a personal connection to his audience. He seemed to be a wonderful and generous person too. He was the 3 chords and an attitude version of piano - and as he said - he laughed all the way to the bank despite the critics. The London Philharmonic behind him likely was full of better musicians, but he made more and was better know than all of them.

[@claudiacamama3623]

There’s only 1 Liberace, his music fills my heart and soul with happiness. Loved and miss this man so much.

[@J1337H4X0R]

I'm still learning

[@user-jy6nk2re4t]

it he had a butt problem

[@karolm4045]

Me, too, Claudia, I agree with you.

[@pschilling5424]

In 1979 or there abouts my daughter was home on break from college and worked partime in a neighbohood restrauant when the owner called asking her to come in and help cook for a traveling celebrity's private luncheom. The owner also said that she was closing the restraunt except for a few invited guest and asked for me to come as well and help Liberace and his friends have a nice time. I want to report that he is/was a wonderful man! He was healthy looking, tanned, and dressed in newly ironed Jeans and knit top really nice hair cut and well groomed and he had three handsome young men with him as his aunertage . They came in so happy and smilling and greeted me, I was sitting next to his table and he went into the kitchen and joked and thanked with the help. He asked for a home made meal and desert. They did not have desert, my daughter piked up and said my brother is home from medical school and he can quickly make a German cake for you and Liberace was thrilled. He gave the lead cook, an older lady, a free fully paid trip, fullly compted trip with money to play with, for a Las Legas three day vacation for two. I was so impressed with his generosity and good of heart. He had a love for older people. A person could not help but enjoy and speak hightly of him and his friends. We all enjoy his music. Hope my story is interesting for you. Cheers and happy days for you all.~~~

[@adelelarkins5921]

Liberace had a wonderful memory!!! He was a class act. I never once saw him use any sheet music in any of his performances. He played from memory. Love his presentation. Brilliantly done.

[@Tim.Weaver]

In February 1971, when I was 13 years old, I was lucky enough to be in the audience to see Liberace at the London Palladium, along with my parents. My mum (who died in 1974) had been a Liberace fan since the early years, watching him on TV, and it was a huge thrill for her to be able to see him in person here in England. Her only disappointment was that he never played "Clair de Lune" in that concert. So when at 13:13 Lee introduced that very piece, it gave me goosebumps.

[@darneyoung537]

The world is not the same without your wonderful music and your funny quips you brightened up the world R.I.P. Mr. Liberace

[@koaymencius]

A kind soul with immense talent and class.

[@standamann100]

He was not only an incredible pianist, he had a very creative mind, he was Mr. Showmanship, and quite the comedian. He spread a lot of joy and happiness.

[@tonynevill5089]

Sorry

[@tonynevill5089]

Sorry

[@milarayo4174]

He simply has a good sense of humor but for me he is a total entertainer and plays the piano with pure passion and depth of love for his profession and to his listeners.

[@mariasolis5051]

@@tonynevill5089excelente pianista después de mi escuela corría a casa para no perder ni un segundo de su concierto

[@suetubbsakagriffin5140]

@@tonynevill5089 I miss him. He had fun and was a great entertainer.

[@anthonypagano5101]

Remember listening to him with my grandma during the 50s. How I miss her beautiful smile. Love you forever grandma.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

The man who breathed life and soul into the music. Truly one of a kind, most likely we will not see the likes of this level of entertainer pass this way again.

[@puddysue]

When I was in Vegas many years ago and went on a bus tour around the town, when we passed by his house, the bus driver told us that when tours came by his house; and he was home, he would stop the bus and come out and get on and say hi to everyone and shake hands and give autographs. Not many celebrities who would do something like that. And people can be jerks and say bad things about him, but his talent was beyond compare. Loved him...

[@josephinedorion1450]

he's a beautiful soul. luv him too.

[@TheCinemasound]

Da Blonde What talent

[@PhillipLWilcher]

I heard similar stories from his family and friends. I used to stay in his Palm Springs home whenever I visited the States in the early 90s. I was told whenever he was in residence at Palm Springs, he would prepare and serve meals at the local church across from where he lived on W. Alejo, for the less privileged who would gather each week to receive handouts of food. When he toured Australia in 1973, he was giving a press conference at Sydney Airport. During his interview, he noticed a mother in the distance trying to comfort her crying child. Liberace stopped the interview and approached the child, knelt down beside her, and brushed away her tears.

[@ralphblunt3967]

You're right about him being a wonderful person. I knew him and sold him jewelry. You couldn't find a nicer person.

[@Ace1King1]

This sounds like something Trump would do.

[@lillieakin-_knighton3410]

I love everything about him ‘ his costumes .. his humor … and his music ! No one plays it like he did!! Oh my goodness .. brings tears to my eyes to hear him play now, on recordings!! The best !!

[@keebeekhoo4225]

LIBERACE

[@SilviaRamirez-rd6qn]

Extaordinario artista ! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rodmoraes61]

Liberace is making heaven happier. Liberace thank you for to share your talent with us. The very best Stardust ever performed. He was a genius on piano.

[@jamesburns2232]

Roy Clark is teaching the angels how to play guitar and Liberace is teaching them piano. 😇

[@danmart1879]

HE WAS A GENIUS AT THE PIANO. Incredible man.

[@denysephenix2349]

LIberace was a beautiful man , he had a heart of gold. His music will live on forever and we should never forget this wonderful man. Anyone who hears him play are far more richer than before. He is truly and always will be unforgettable. You can see him playing here and all of his heart is in this music and he appreciates so much the people who come to his concerts

[@mjp29]

I enjoy watching him talk to the crowd as much as I like watching/listening to him play !

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Here he's showing that he can actually play! Offering the world peace and harmony and a bit of fun. We'd need someone like him now more than ever.

[@terrybohannon2730]

What always amazed me is that he never used sheet music. You have to be a complete GENIUS to play all this music and never use it. Loved him, wish I would have had an opportunity to see him at some point in his career. THE BEST OF THE BEST. RIP in heaven, Lee.

[@brianchambers1508]

there will never be another Liberace who was an showman and did it his way

[@ricardocavazos4061]

Think of Elton John 🎶

[@fabienlamour3644]

Alice Cooper is not bad too... No?

[@jackiebourg6869]

@@fabienlamour3644 Oh... PLEEZE!

[@fabienlamour3644]

@@jackiebourg6869 😀😀😀

[@georgefrentz2578]

He was Mister Schoneman he was the greatest showman ever

[@pamelakampschmidt8597]

His music is very relaxing . My dad loved his music. Liberace didnt deserve to die like that. He enjoyed playing the piano

[@Meticularius]

Thank you for this video. I was a child and my grandmother watched Liberace. Today I am 70 and can see that Liberace was the piano and the music.

[@richneu2327]

Still listen to this my whole life

[@richardlowry9663]

Liberace has brought me great comfort with his way and music; I listen often. Society lost a great treasure with his passing.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Well said, Richard, and SO very true!

[@werksdesign]

Wonderful talent. Liberace knew how to put on a show and he was one of the few who never took his audiences and fans for granted. He performed for them to give them entertainment and enjoyment.

[@soniamenezes5018]

Wonderfull...wonderfull. Liberace the best and creative pianist of all times

[@milagroscuenca5927]

L ok pollo

[@conradbulos6164]

I feel the same

[@johnjohnson8812]

Well said! One of a kind!

[@joannilson2900]

No one can deny or diminish this man's phenomenal talent!! Furthermore, he was a wonderful, kind man!

[@ricardomungarro944]

Un pianista genial. Creativo. Tocaba las partes más bonitas de grandes obras pianisticas en un estilo lleno de virtuosismo tal y a la vez romántico. Solo queda el recuerdo de sus Interpretaciones u unicas y geniales.

[@FrancisMaxino]

He may have seemed that from his TV and stage persona but any biography of the man will tell a much darker story especially when it comes to the stories of his young male 'consorts'...

[@johndean958]

He played like it was so easy.He must have had a good heart to express such feelings through his playing.Exceptional and so natural to him .Thanks for video.

[@sylviamcmath1335]

You are so sorely missed Liberace, you brought so much joy to lots and lots of people

[@papa63bear]

I completely agree...❤

[@carolynmorgan6655]

He was quit an entertainer.

[@wesleysatterfield6309]

@@carolynmorgan6655 always proofread when you write!

[@deosinggripman436]

My husband and Zi visited his place in Las Vegas and attended his concert. It was spectacular and enjoyable, his outfits and music goes hand in hand. What a collections of pianos. . We purchase His autobiography and he is such a wonderful pianist. He is a Pride of the USA!!! His contribution to music is magnificent!!! God bless you , Liberace. You are the greatest!!!🙏🏻💞🤙

[@deosinggripman436]

Spanish Eyes and all the classical music Liberace plays touched the innermost chambers of my heart. He is an absolute Entertainer’s entertainer!!! He. Got the touched of innocence , honesty, funny and enjoyable to watch. What a gift to the world, he become. Lucky parents!!!

[@jaykaplan]

I’m so glad to have watched this wonderful concert. It’s so well deserved of all the admiration and appreciation I have read in the comments below.

[@marilyncallachan6629]

His music was elegant!!🎹♡♡

[@vickyburton2434]

This man was so amazingly talented. I still enjoy his excellence and humor. I am so sad he is no longer with us.

[@cheryljohnson733]

i MISS HIM AND HIS GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT AND TALENT! I wish I had seen him perform live. Never to be forgotten and always in the heart.

[@maryleone2023]

Liberace was the GOAT! Probably the greatest overall entertainer of all time. Extraordinarily gifted pianist as well as amazing rapport with the audience and comedic expression as well. RIP Piano Man!

[@david.m.304]

GOAT???

[@v.eastman4525]

GOAT = Greatest of All Time

[@justonemori]

I tell people he's the Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan & Tom Brady of piano and they get it.

[@designinternational4488]

I love Mr. Liberace! He us a wonderful good hearted authentic person!!!

[@elisabethm.stevens6374]

How wonderful to see him in his role as a serious concert pianist, playing one of my favourite pieces, and in such a setting, with such an Orchestra! Thank you, Liberace!

[@elviraadrianaalonso4011]

Exceptional and great musica!!!

[@ftoniaromano6480]

There are some clips of Liberace from a movie when his career was starting. He was not flamboyant in the movie. I found it on KZbin. 🎹

[@bibbimartin1233]

Ddd🌻😇🇸🇪♥️

[@sandrabranson3743]

Y sg4tsotg4sgs4ssyh

[@albertseabra9226]

He made a great deal of money, playing Vegas and other engagements all over the US. However, he was Indeed a fantastic pianist, deserving the best, the main European and US Stages. Seldom he was seen as a great Classical Pianist -- and truly he might have been exactly that.

[@anthonynewsome]

They simply can't make em like they use to, his wit and wisdom, his amazing talent always shone through, Thanks for posting this great great show

[@williamwaterman666]

as one gets older life slows down and theres so much more time to appreciate the talent of this man ,he is indeed the master of the piano and also of the interpretation he applies to hes music, a great and beautiful talent of which, im sure , there is no equal,and its such a crying shame that hes no longer with us ,but the technology allows us to still appreciate this beautiful mans talents along with hes personality which to me , was magnetic, he really is so sadly missed ,

[@juaquinminan4859]

Uno de los últimos genios musicales de nuestro siglo ..

[@christinadorman8467]

Yes indeed he is missed 😢

[@lucianoj.r.santos2592]

Magnifico, bravo......bravo....bravo.. viva Liberace.....

[@francesmontgomery1158]

His music was always uplifting and made you feel joyous.

[@marycounce2836]

Liberace and Chopin...perfection.

[@kerder8660]

Mary Counce both from polish moms.. Hehehe

[@imho4990]

@@kerder8660 Polish.

[@bozenak7223]

Najpierw Chopin, później Liberace, a to z racji urodzenia. Obaj muzycy genialni❤️.

[@lankylankster7148]

THIS is a PHENOMENAL video! What a showman and musician! Out of curiosity, I played this video last night and was absolutely AMAZED by this man. Sure, for those like me not used to Liberace, it took me a minute or two to get over his effeminate and flamboyant mannerisms and costumes. But beyond that, I WAS ALL IN, absolutely floored by what I saw and heard to the very end. And this is coming from someone with a wide variety of musical tastes, from classical, to blues, to jazz, to rock, to metal, to country, to electronic music - whatever! What was just as remarkable as his incredible level of skill on the piano was how he connected to the orchestra and ESPECIALLY the audience - his adoring fans. For an entertainer to take his audience in, in such a way as though they were guests in the living room of his home, is extremely rare and touching, at least to me. I have never seen an entertainer adore his audience just as much as they, in turn, adored him. Gracious, humble, pleasant, self-effacing, humorous, classy, a gentleman - you name it - I cannot get in enough adjectives to describe the genius and humanity that was Liberace (at least as an entertainer - I know nothing about THE MAN, personally). Based on what I saw and know, I would place Liberace wayyyyyy up there in the top five, as far as one's impact on music and pop culture the world over during the 20th century. Like they say, I cannot imagine that there will ever be another one quite like him. LL

[@carolecarr5210]

Great note. I fully agree. For one semester, (8 the grade I think), Intentionally I'd miss the school bus to stay home to watch him on TV. All U stayed above true - so funny & his music sent be to the stratosphere. Lucky Mr, saw him in concert once. He so enriched my life. Stay well.

[@concepcionsarmiento3808]

😢absolutely great!!!!!!!!

[@lankylankster7148]

@@concepcionsarmiento3808 I dunno... I was really drunk at the time. ;-) LL

[@Chonghyeon-fw1kz]

I feel like reading Washington post music reviews, well said Mr

[@julioquiroga1683]

Me gusta., como se llama?

[@christinekokic4643]

He owns the piano! Gorgeous, Beautiful music! Magnificent!

[@cierakitty]

There will never be another Liberace, he was one of a kind. As a kid I wanted to play like him, and announced it to my piano teacher. Her reply was "Okey-Dokey"

[@debyzimmerman6617]

I still get goose bumps when he plays. An artist like no other who could, by his music have almost everyone loving Classical Music by the time he was through and the ones who were so ultra prim and proper and on the snobbish side would be clapping along with others when he added his humorous side to the mix. He truly was one of a kind and there will never be his equal, or better. RIP Lee, you are sorely missed.

[@multilingual1]

I feel the same way about Peter Nero. Are there any other LIVING pianists who master the piano in classical AND jazz like they do ?

[@annabelle4709]

Liberace was classy, stylish, high class and a real gentlemen to his fans.

[@snufflehound]

Cheesy would be a more accurate attribute.

[@balancedactguy]

@@snufflehound To YOU I suppose!

[@gailwebb9619]

@@snufflehound anyone with the name “my snufflehound “ has no business calling anyone else “cheesy.”

[@snufflehound]

@@gailwebb9619 Oh gosh that really stung Gail. Btw it is My Snufflehound, so there! Peace.

[@rickpitts2277]

@@snufflehound Cheesy...? Yes, quite over the top, deliberately so. To poke fun at one self and others who did the Rhinestone outfits as entertainers and do it in such a fun and classy way. That takes style man, styyyllle.

[@vincentneale2620]

Although he had a candelabra the real light came from his Playing and Talent He wasn't just a pianist He was Master of the piano and even after all the years that have passed his music still lives on "Bravo"

[@lesbrown7009]

By any account of him I have ever read or viewed, he was a wonderful man and if you were a friend of his, you had a friend forever.

[@joecaputi1348]

Great performet

[@joecaputi1348]

Fantastic performance

[@tradingpost2472]

The best pianist ever there was or will be! He was the best & that really is that.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

@@tradingpost2472 really? lol

[@noradavis8002]

One word, Brilliant! Because of the music he brought to the masses. I wish I could have met him when he was alive.

[@gingerladyaubern]

Never watched or listened to Liberace but heard of him since the 60's....I've listened to Russ Conway, Victor Borge, Neil Sedaka and even our own Les Dawson but having watched this for the very first time....OMG what have I missed all these years...truly a one off performer but more than that, what an amazingly brilliant pianist !

[@alejandropalacios9292]

You should watch the movie " behind the candelabra" with Michael Douglas as Liberace and Matt Damon.

[@annesloandevice3204]

Behind the candelabra

[@PhillipLWilcher]

His legacy has suffered through the likes of lesser people but his light will always shine. The man was a genius and a jester. There will never be another like him. God rest his soul. He was the kindest man!

[@PhillipLWilcher]

During the early 90s, whenever I would visit the States, I would stay at Liberace's Palm Springs home as a guest of his remaining family and friends. They became second family to me. I have never experienced such unconditional love as what they afforded me. Whatever your feelings expressed under the guise of anonymity, I thank you for your comment, as articulate as it was, and I wish you every blessing. Truly, I do. Thank you again :)

[@niamhryan9677]

I agree Phillip. My heart is actually breaking looking at this. I've just recently discovered Liberace. I am huge fan of Andre Rieu he reminds me a lot of Liberace in a way.. Liberace is much more flamboyant but they are similiar in ways.

[@PhillipLWilcher]

It's perhaps difficult for people who are discovering Liberace for the first time to fully comprehend the enormous impact he had on the world of entertainment; that even the likes of celebrities such as Lady Gaga today owe him an enormous debt of gratitude for having paved the way. To this, he was always obliging the media of their every request, there was never any displays of temperament coming from him. He was always a gentleman. Blessings, and thanks for the message :)

[@niamhryan9677]

You are welcome. Gosh i am totally in love with him ha 😊

[@PhillipLWilcher]

:)

[@yodservant]

Such love in His heart...it flows through in His music...🎹🎶🎹🎶🤠😁

[@judykemp341]

So glad to see wonderful comments about Liberace. Wonderful talent. Kind to all his fans.

[@user-sh5fx6gr1t]

Love Liberace, I recall watching & listening daily. Black & White television. I was a child maybe all of 8 yrs of age. So inspired. I asked to take Piano Lessons! I had one concert. (smile) A solo..yes! I bowed like the real Liberace! One arm in front of pretty dress at my wrist,, the other behind me.. then, vice-versa, properly. Honorably No No I was to put one foot behind the other & extend my dress (sp)kersey, like a girl. Everyone giggled. I was so proud, that day to be a little piano player like the Famous Mr. Liberance (smile) The gigles didn't matter. I loved him then & love him now. His inspiration gave me gildance in my life. Besides being real fashion icon, he sparkle as a decent human being. Farewell Mr Liberace, master of the Stage, & Sound, capture of hearts young & old. Cya later

[@Joel-np9vl]

So nice beautiful wonderful I love his piano playing always will 🎹 🎶 💃 🎹

[@susannakane5031]

As a professional pianist, I can say this: Not only was Lee a superior pianist, but the inner depth of his heart went into every note he played. His phrasing, dynamic contrasts, his feeling for the depths of the music itself were felt with every note he played. Not only could one feel the tremendous musicianship he offered, but his very heart and soul were on display with every performance, whether it be classical or more popular tunes of the eras. Truly a genius musically, a child prodigy and a joy to experience, whether it be live or here, on youtube, where one can see and hear his beautiful performances over the years. He rests in peace now for many years, but his music lives on.

[@MischiefCON]

That's some serious muscle-memory to remember for an hour n Half.. Absolutely unreal👌🙌

[@0liverwarren]

Muscle memory is more of an amateur thing I believe. Professionals actually memorise the piece and can stop and start at any point. Amateurs more likely to 'lose their way' if concentration falters and have no actual memory of the notes.

[@robinsandorf6075]

Notice no music on the piano. He KNOWS his music. A quintessential professional and an expert showman. Big enough artist to carry a Philharmonic Orchestra !

[@pamcossich5083]

A magic entertainer and a magic pianist. Loved him.

[@renatekl]

He was a genius playing the piano. And a well gifted showman. I adore him.

[@v.dargain1678]

That portion of Chopin's nocturne in E-flat major was excellently executed !! And the same for Rachmaninnov's The Bells . . . flawlessly played . I can only wish . I agree . He was gifted.

[@farina2640]

So do I!

[@bucklilli9832]

me too

[@giuseppemallet5601]

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[@tyson6819]

Not even a top 100 piano player. And I'm not saying he wasn't gifted but if you could have seen Beethoven, Amadeus, Chopin, Johann Sebastian Bach, ect. Absolute geniuses who took real risks with their music. Liberace would be the first to tell you he wasn't the best piano player but more of a pop star who dazzled with easy melodies.

[@bettejolincoln5567]

Born in West Allis, Wisconsin. Passed in his mid 60's from Pneumonia with complications from HIV/AIDS. Always loved his live performances. A true artist in every sense of the word.

[@jackiebourg6869]

Appreciate your post bc I was just wondering what he had died of. Sad 😥

[@stellertonybeller1972]

40 + years and he was still playing to record crowds till the day he died ...

[@1963Austria]

But in our biased society, too many hold on to the HIV, his sexual preference, trying to make himvout to be a sinful man. Perfect example of how far right christianity and false teachings have too much hold on society.

[@nicolegrigorescu7462]

I enjoyed so much Liberace music with London Philarmonic Orchestra ! Love Liberace !!

[@bdlestacio]

He got a good gift from god.

[@rosiemckinzie8608]

Liberace + Clair de Lune = pure magic. He looks like an angel in his white tails. My musical Hero forever:)

[@sandrafehr3576]

Rosie McKinzie Mine too!! Hope I get to meet him some day in Heaven!! He was such a musical Genius, and such a genuine person!!!

[@MegaSnow121]

+Rosie McKinzie: Makes tears come to my eyes every time I hear it. A very special piece to me - and this great entertainer played it beautifully.

[@mobrules29]

Sublime and ethereal.

[@trainliker100]

It was a very good job at the piece. I am quite familiar with it having heard my professional concert pianist mother rehearse it many times and listening to many recordings of it. He did put in a few flourishes of his own here and there. And changed the very ending just a little bit.

[@miyukisone2136]

13:35 for people who need it

[@jjoejones1]

Liberace brought, and continues to bring so much enjoyment to so many people. May his memory live forever.

[@janstrahan7709]

He was wonderful.

[@audreyfreeman4208]

I love the fact that a black woman took care of him as if he was a son he was so kind to her she was by his side cooked him cream of wheat for breakfast the day he passed

[@audreyfreeman4208]

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God He was Wonderful

[@christinadorman8467]

Yes may his memory live on let us not forget

[@Pacotito1959]

A marvellous Liberace in perfect harmony with the London Philharmonic Orchestra!

[@SriXC]

His show manship and mastery of the piano was just so great a true artist his playing brought me to tears he was so good.💤⚘💜

[@denysephenix2349]

39 years of pure listening pleasure. He will be so missed.

[@warrenlightning8137]

Whenever I see or hear Liberace, my emotions erupt with joy and love for him.

[@dahlialuxx]

Thank you Heavenly Father for such talent!!!

[@jaimecueva121]

He was full of good vibes.

[@jaimecueva121]

When I was 8, my mom used to play a 45 and the song sounded like a Hungarian classical song with strings. Brings tears of joy to hear liberace!!!! At my 65, his music still fresh,happy.

[@megaalvon3060]

Haydn Pollard Thank you. I am sixteen, I love music but never heard about Liberace before. I watched this video and his passion and gift made my soul smile. He seems so kind and warm-hearted and he plays beautifully. I wish I'd met him. I am very happy and grateful now.

[@philliposborn808]

Absolutely mesmerising! A man who shows true love to his fan base. You are truly missed Mr Liberace!

[@r.melindar.1349]

He was just breathtakingly talented! Oh my goodness, his piano playing is an art unto itself!🎭

[@sherrillouimette1905]

Have loved this beautiful handsome and talented musician for over 50 years now! Saw and met him in person, how l wish l wasn't so shy at the time and would have liked to have talked to him more. He died way too soon, so sad! ❤

[@Jenifer_G]

As a little girl watching Liberace on TV in Australia, I loved him, saw him live here and in 2022 watching his shows on U Tube, still love him. Thanks for these wonderful postings.

[@sesescence]

I have always loved him. Used to see him on tv when I was younger. Always thought he was a great entertainer, gifted piano player... I think people were a bit too judgmental with his character. That's all I can think of. Just brilliant, forever :-)

[@Marakesh7]

They don't make them like that anymore. Great showman and piano player.

[@victormalyar9200]

someday they may, history may not repeat itself but it does rhyme.

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

@@victormalyar9200 But there is no reason in rhyme.

[@alancorbin1164]

@@bitcoincafe 1968

[@alancorbin1164]

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[@publichousebenjy6042]

@@alancorbin1164 Actually this concert was in the mid-80's

[@pamcossich5083]

What a wonderful showman. I can listen to his beautiful music for hours.

[@Elung069]

No one can make a piano talk the way he does. Sensational.

[@gailbird100]

He has always been one of my favorites. I remember watching him on TV as a kid and that smile amazing clothes, and talent, I had an instant crush. I always wanted to see him in concert, but unfortunately he was much older than I was and is now gone. WELL wait, I am seeing him in concert on UTube. He is AMAZING, a one of a kind genius and he has made the world a better place because of his music. Love him forever.

[@mikevallen999]

Liberace's soul is clearly manifest through his amazing talent and his choices of highly melodical and deeply harmonious material .

[@johnrbreazeale7799]

My grandfather wouldn't miss any of his shows. He got a big kick out of his costumes and the way he would throw his hands up as he played. I know Liberace is playing for grandpa right now.❤