Liberace Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor

Here is Liberace Playing the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor from Sincerely Yours in 1955
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[@MERISI001]

I can't believe that my wife and I met him one evening in 1979. We had been given tickets for a show at the Talk of the Town in London. Liberace was in the audience and sitting at a table next to the dance floor. During the dancing I went to his table and asked for his autograph. He asked if I would give him a few minutes and he would come over to our table. I never thought he would but he did. Not only that, he spent 15 minutes chatting with us. A real gentleman. He gave us his autograph and when I shook his hand it was putting my hand into a vice. A thoroughly decent man.

[@user-rx6ze5uu7n]

My grandparents had a similar experience at a BBQ joint in Hot Springs Arkansas (of all places!). They said almost the same thing. Even my old fart racist, homophobic grandfather was charmed.

[@bsrlpar]

Liberace was the greatest pianist and showman ever.

[@janeclarkson8471]

Breathtaking. Couldn’t give a hoot about his private life. A man that can play and love and deliver performances as he did (and light hearted entertainment too) is one of the best Immaculate! He is so missed! He brought huge smiles and laughter too. Thank you Liberace 👌🤗❤️

[@EmilyTienne]

I have never seen Liberace perform as a concert pianist. This is a refreshing departure and shows a great level of skill in this gifted artist.

[@lkctom2546]

If you look at his stuff from the 40s it's quite similar to this. Also he did a 2 hour collaboration with the London philharmonic orchestra if I'm not mistaken

[@SirReginaldBlomfield1234]

You still haven't !

[@EmilyTienne]

@@SirReginaldBlomfield1234 And what do you mean by that crack?

[@Don_Rodrigo44]

@@EmilyTienne I'm assuming they're referring to this being from a movie and not an actual concert as your main comment suggested

[@EmilyTienne]

@@Don_Rodrigo44 it’s from a movie, but it appears to be a real performance.

[@deborahmorreale9488]

I never doubted his talent. This way a rare glimpse into the man playing so serious and beautiful.

[@lkctom2546]

The best is that he's still having fun even if he's serious

[@rongriffiths7863]

simply a genius

[@geraldineross5168]

I loved Liberace since I first heard him play the piano when I was five years old and I still love listening to his music today at 74 years young!

[@benth162]

I'm only one year ahead of you and I first saw Liberace play on a show on a small TV screen in the mid fifties. It was so many years ago, I can't remember. Apparently back in the fifties no one cared that he was gay and more than a little flamboyant as the queen of showmanship !

[@helenturner6971]

@@benth162 thanks to

[@lkctom2546]

I first heard him when I was 16 and I'm still listening at 18 😂

[@stephenlang3135]

This is one of the most difficult piano pieces and Liberace got it just right.

[@philshallat9043]

Oh it is not one of the most difficult piano pieces. You don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@BlondieSL]

And notice too, never once did he ever have music sheets in front of him.

[@felixramos3078]

They can say whatever they want about this guy, but he truly was a Master Pianist. Just flawless performance.

[@cadaverdog1424]

Fantastic pianist/incredible musician and a very wonderful person ________

[@DavidSmith-sb2ix]

@@ronanportley4409 it's a scene in a movie not a concert.

[@johnfarinacci8173]

@@cadaverdog1424 00999000

[@robertmayes5232]

@Miraak Unfortunately. I play piano too and he was always rushed, so his technique was limited as far as time. He always the best, but for what he did, he was unparalleled.

[@robertmayes5232]

My word processor changed it. He was never the best but he was much better than the critics believed. He did have a style of his own.

[@allenuconn]

He is playing a very technical arrangement without music sheets. Do you realize how difficult it is to remember the amount of key strokes for this song? Yikes! That dude was supremely gifted and talented. Truly he was 1 in a billion.

[@karenj4854]

If the world has 8 billion now, that means there are eight more of him! ...If only!

[@mrkitty777]

​@karenj4854 we now went to digital Justin Biebers with computer voice 😮

[@nightbloomer4739]

Wonderful seeing the Patriots words as well as those of all fans who came here to express their appreciation for a marvelous musician that so many seemed to enjoy insulting, telling fans that he wasn’t really a great pianist, just a weird attention getter. It’s been several years since his death, yet here we are, gathering to thank him for his music.

[@barbaradurham2688]

I'm just a music teacher...but it is standard for a pianist to play a piano solo from memory. If fact, you play it a lot better and freer than from reading the score ...the latter, you haven't learnt it if u cannot play it from memory

[@allenuconn]

@@barbaradurham2688 great insight to us non-musicians!

[@mickeyjsmith7013]

When Liberace plays, i Listen. And cry👏🏽👏🏽

[@rickbailey189]

LIBERACE was the "Rolls Royce of Pianists"...without question. He was a gift not only to the US but to the entire world. What a privilege it is for us to even hear such an immense talent.

[@hamishcameron384]

Wonderful

[@nightbloomer4739]

I remember my HS English teacher, a very sophisticated man who had to leave his job as a dancer with the Joffrey Ballet due to serious injury he suffered. He returned to work as an 😄English Teacher. In my Jr year in HS I took a summer honors class in Drama that he taught. Before class, he would find his rowdy male student laughing and carrying on. The local newspaper had just published a article about a popular gay bar. The teacher told his hyperactive students that the article should never have been published because of their behavior, which made a mockery of gay culture. In his rant he mentioned Liberace as a whore , who sold his work instead of feeling blessed by his own talent.

[@itsshrimp91]

Liszt was the Lamborghini, Beethoven the Hellcat, Bach the Maybach, and Chopin the Bugatti Chiron!

[@jamespeterson4125]

OK, Waaay back in the 50' and 60's when I was growing up (I am 75 now), there was this man. Oh, what a joy it was to see Liberace play! Seeing these old videos brings back that same feeling. He was a real Master, and a great Showman.

[@smochey1]

He was so young and beautiful. Loved watching his show he was amazing. Will miss his sweet soul.

[@uchihamadara...._-.-_....X]

Isso faz muito tempo , não?

[@TonyDeConcini]

For all we know of Liberace.....the one thing of which there has never been any doubt, is that he was not only a gifted performer, an audience pleaser, but more than anything....a BRILLIANT pianist. Genius is a word too often thrown around casually, but in every way, it fits Liberace perfectly. His playing is not only flawless, but his demeanor is such that he makes it look like it's not even an effort. Incredible to watch and truly enjoy the mastery he always exhibited.

[@fob1xxl]

People love to talk about how flamboyant he was later in life and make jokes about him being gay. THIS is how he started. He was pure talent at the keyboard.

[@BobLachal-il3yz]

A musical genius. God bless him

[@DerekElrod]

Debatable. He could only play the first 4 minutes of this concerto, which usually takes 35-40 minutes to perform in its entirety. You will never be able to find a clip of him performing the entire concerto, because he never learned to play the whole thing...

[@BytomGirl]

I truly have tears in my eyes, this concerto was my first encounter with classical music when I was a child in Russia and here so beautifully played. I don't think even the purists and great pianists of today would find a fault with this performance

[@rafaelt1309]

I agree 100 per. cent

[@SirReginaldBlomfield1234]

That was truly awful, entertaining but awful.

[@gaymichaelis7581]

@@SirReginaldBlomfield1234 What, sir?!?! What do you mean?! I think Liberace was wonderful and a great pianist!

[@davemiller7633]

Bytom you are very beautiful

[@BytomGirl]

@@davemiller7633 Thank you !

[@dawnmoors539]

He used to be on TV on a Sunday afternoon and he was my first crush and used to cry when he finished the show. Days of innocence and just loved his musical talent and his sparkling eyes and smile.

[@ksagstertohi6156]

So sweet.

[@andrewlawson5779]

No sheet music, it's all committed to memory, fantastic.

[@Lenamo23]

It’s amazing how effortless he looks, as if playing such a super complicated piece is very easy!

[@bryancooker175]

How are you doing today my name is Bryan

[@michaeldavies9533]

My wife has just said what a good looking man Lee was in his younger days ,he could certainly play the classical music with ease.

[@karenj4854]

Without the sheet music in front of him! Amazing!!!

[@carolynmadewell4302]

Mama loved him, raved about his music. I remember her talking about him when I was 10 yrs old. This is so special to me, because she passed away when I was 11. I have been watching the movie and bio’s about him all night. What a talented, wonderful entertainer. No wonder she was crazy about him! I am 75 yrs old now and can understand why now.

[@duanexavier4179]

Carolyn Madewell - my Mother Alice was Crazy about him and Appreciated his Abiityon the Piano! This is one Y Very Favorite Music on the Piano!

[@lkctom2546]

I'm 17 years old and my mum introduced me to his music about two days ago and I genuinely can't stop watching him, I am so sad we don't have people like him anymore

[@teresitamarino6693]

I feel the same way , he was outstanding

[@loonyTlu]

I was fortunate enough to see him perform at his last appearance at Radio City just a very few months before he passed. I am of an age that grew up thinking of Liberace as a bit of a joke, and a coworker and I went on a lark because we worked in the building next door. I was so wrong: it was a wonderful performance. He was an absolute riot in his interactions with the audience, and his playing was a revelation!

[@reasondro]

that's cool man!

[@macmac8249]

The first three words of your narrative said it all. Thank you for sharing your experience. I envy you. Mac

[@nealr3940]

I was also at his last show. Radio City November 2 Sunday 1986. He looked sick. The poor guy. Great talent

[@barbaraholland6801]

Sunday after church we would rushhome to watchh him on tv. Greatest entertainment I can’t say how I was his biggest fan. God bless his life and legend❤

[@lizwiseman7930]

OMG this is the first time I've seen Liberace when he's not entertaining in a dazzling suit with that famous smile. I knew he was good but I didn't know he was concert pianist good! Amazing video! Thank you so much for sharing his magnificent gift!!

[@cbboyle5117]

I’d be very surprised if that is correct!

[@tradingpost2472]

@@cbboyle5117 He was the greatest concert pianist there ever was, he was all American & also the best ever piànist. end of.

[@tradingpost2472]

@@cbboyle5117 What's incorrect in calling Liberace the best concert pianist there ever was? I've seen many but none who's fingers fly so easilly across the key board as his!

[@cbboyle5117]

Trading Post back off Bozo! I believe it is incorrect that very few people knew he was gay. He was a fine pianist, but it is my opinion, and of course I am entitled to my opinion, as are you - that he was in no way “the greatest concert pianist there ever was.” He actually was not a concert pianist; that is not what he did for a living. He was an entertainer. “End of.”

[@tradingpost2472]

@@cbboyle5117 He wasn't being a so called entertainer when he started, he was a concert pianist, he played Chopin & anyother type of music worldwide you could put your fingers on, if you drag yourself away from the later glitter etc you'd see just how good a pianist he really was, many modern & contemporary musicians have Liberace to thank, whatever you say it was his piano playing that made it, he was a concert pianist & through his style of ott dress he bought this music to the populous,

[@A2D4]

My favorite classical music piece. Wish I could have been there. Two artists I regret never having seen in person in concert- Liberace and Elvis! ☺️👍🏻

[@harryrambler]

No doubting his talents as a showman and pianist. Great perfomance.

[@shandfan]

Yeah...pianist PLUS showman brings more!!

[@TheEmperorjun]

Magnificent...nobody plays like Liberace....

[@missdollydaisy]

Beautiful piece of music, performed by the Master.

[@scretching08]

Liberace was a grandmaster of the piano and a masterful performer.

[@tiamia7139]

Don't be silly! He was not a grandmaster, not even close. If you had any musical training, serious training, you would know this.

[@digitalgr8ness]

@@tiamia7139 Tia, that's very condescending. No need to imply someone is ignorant just because you assume they lack musical training. I have more classical training than most people and I love Liberace. Liberace was a classically trained concert pianist. He debuted with the Chicago symphony orchestra in 1940. He was an exceptional talent and a master pianist. His commercial success in no way diminishes that fact. So, don't be a snob. And yeah, we know about Rubinstein, Rachmaninoff, Liszt etc... Liberace was a masterful performer who made people happy. That's what's important.

[@richmondhill7477]

scretching08 You think he was a better pianist than Jerry Lee ?

[@roberttelarket4934]

So was Phyllis Diller!

[@angienicol1857]

@@tiamia7139 Another Friggin knob. Why don't you just Flog Off!

[@dzajac7875]

This concerto brings tears to my eyes. He was such a master of the keyboard. He was so handsome and I love when he used to wink while playing. He looked so happy bouncing around on the piano bench while playing. Rest In Peace dear Mr. Liberace.

[@karenj4854]

Me too... Sad I never got to see him perform live.

[@Juraberg]

This video is a proof for what I always said: If Liberace had not been one of the greatest entertainers, he had most certainly been one of the greatest concert pianists. 🎹 👌🏼

[@m.a.3322]

Yeah, he chose to entertain the common folks rather than become a concert pianist. But that's what ultimately cemented his legend status.

[@frostysilverstein842]

I agree he played classical piano in a way that truly moved most people, and what an extraordinary showman! There were however, people who were very angry at him. My HS English teacher, a sophisticated man, who once danced with the Joffrey Ballet before teaching Drama and English, shocked our class when he went into a 5 **** rant about what a whore Liberace was,. the year was 1966. Yes, he used the word whore. There were classical musicians who did not approve of Popularizing serious music for the masses. I also recall a young Van Clybourn winning a prestigious Russian piano competition. Remembering his passionate performance of Tchaikovsky piano concerto, I wondered if Liberace had somehow inspired him.

[@Juraberg]

@@frostysilverstein842 Some music professionals disagree with me and insist on Liberace being a great showman but he would not have been successful as a professional concert pianist. However, he was both for me.

[@babygirl4169]

Ikr

[@tiffsaver]

Can't agree there. He was the greatest piano ENTERTAINER of all, not the greatest CONCERT pianist... don't confuse the two.

[@MandyStMarie]

No one better, except possibly Chopin, Mozart, Bethoven; et al. I listened with my parents on TV as a child. Fabulous music and showmanship. RIP MR. LIBERACE, sorely missed.

[@jamesgleeson6538]

Liberace the man who could blur the keyboard with hand movement and raise his hands above the keyboard so high and continue in perfect timing. The head movement reflected what he was playing. Remember the joy he revealed as entertainment in the art he loved.

[@yoelfischel6327]

Why are so many people upset with Liberace? He was a great showman. He had a great act and because of that, he made a lot of money. If you don't like his act, why are you watching these videos? Do you only watch videos of performers you don't like because your lives are so depressing that you only feel better when you can try to tear other people down? I personally watch videos of performers I like, I can't see any reason to watch performers I don't like.

[@meman6964]

He said he didn't invest in stocks, but in the fancy things he showed us and Real Estate, as he learned from Mae West!!! Yes, he was male next generation Mae West.🎉❤

[@teresitamarino6693]

I listened to him the first time when i was a small girl he fascinated me, i always loved the way be played,. He was wonderful

[@pacificbuildingcare]

Liberace the worlds greatest pianist hands down, beautiful

[@christophermorrison8632]

Genuine talent never dies. It never really ages either.

[@jwillis35]

Lee was terrific! In the 30s, 40s, and 50s he could have easily pursued a serious concert pianist. You can clearly hear and see that in this performance. His heart however was in being an entertainer. They way he could take classical music and embellish and arrange to add elements of ragtime, Dixieland, Boogie Woogie, and pop was incredible and brought in everyday people from all walks of life who did not always go to orchestra concerts. It's not until the mid 60s and after that we get the glitz and glamour of the outfits and all the stage antics. I didn't mind the later years but he was at his best in his early period (like most entertainers). He was so mistreated by the media and critics who were so nosy about his personal life, and that coupled with antiquated rules in this country and Europe (it was actually illegal to be gay at one time here in the U.S.) that he could not be who he really was publicly. The coroner who did his autopsy threw him under the bus publicly for political gain and to ruin his reputation. Hopefully someday people will remember him for his great performances, his talent, charm and wonderfully educated knowledge of music and ability to speak to audiences. Hopefully people will remember or learn that he was the first true star music entertainer of TV when television was in its infancy in America. He was also one of the first big stars on the Vegas strip in the 40s. No, he was not a composer and no he did not perform gis own music, but he brought to life the classics for the average person in a casual manner and he did so with style and flare. His killer piano skills from the 30s to mid 60s should be explored by many because the man was a marvel at the piano. Sure he ran into some mental issues in the 70s and 80s after failed relationships and multiple operations that led to drugs, alcohol, and at one point not being able to close his eyelids. Similar to Michael Jackson who seemed to change as he got older and more eccentric and out there. But I prefer to remember Lee for his heart and his impressive talent and willingness to entertain.

[@alicecoleman5532]

He was such a sweetheart and a wonderful pianist and entertainer. Nothing else said about matters to me....

[@fredericmartin7148]

Very nicely said, Jon.

[@alicecoleman5532]

Well said

[@wesdo77]

What a wonderful statement about thismarvelous, incredible man/musician/artist/entertainer/pianist. A lot has been written about how he wasn’t a great classical pianist. I have seen and heard hundreds of great classical pianists over my 77 years, many watching the wonderful competitors during 11 Cliburn competitions, and I don’t think very many of them could perform the incredible variety of musicianship Liberace produced. His love of music, love for his audience, love for budding musicians and his philanthropy was truly a gift to the whole world. I took my mother to see him in Las Vegas one month before she died, and she thanked me every day before she died for that trip, and I buried her in the dress she wore to that performance. I hope Liberace is performing through eternity for all the souls in heaven.

[@Irene-iu9sj]

@@wesdo77 Thank you bothe, very nice to concentrate in the piano performance,. Let's remember him just for it.

[@babasheeny3634]

When I want to calm myself in this stressful world, I tune in to Liberace playing Tchaikovsky or playing Clare de lune.❤️❣️ He was a wonderful pianist and human being.

[@ursulaweber3649]

The Greatest Showman !I was LUCKY enough to be In the Front Row in Vegas At 10 years old ..I think My Dad Brib some Guy to put us n front of the PIANO !!LOL I rember 100 dollar bill rolled in his hands in 1970 that was a big Deal .He got off the piano and said hey lil lady what are you here I said I play 🎹 I want to be like You And he showed all his Rings And Told me they Are Magic And if I Rub them I Will be Great 😻🎹🙌🏼adown and and that Year I played THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM on my Grand in front of everyone seamed like a 1000people I’m sure it was only 100 ...!Thank you for posting this My Dad Past last year and I stumbled upon this for no reason, Thank YOU DAD!

[@edura2188]

Love this wonderful memory !

[@leokimvideo]

There was really no one else like Liberace when it came to a piano performance. He pulls your full attention

[@mountainstartemple6041]

I think many people tend to not take him seriously but really I am liking many of his interpretations regardless of what "many people" may judge

[@lucillebonds4332]

J Smith I don't know anything about music but I got what you meant in simple parlance. Thank you for clarifying things.

[@gregghanson6095]

Gary Burt so...I am classical musician who lives all kinds of music . My problem with what you wrote is not that you enjoyed Liberace and found him entertaining..and yes he made a shit Tim of money. My problem is you don't have the background or exposure to the "boring long-hair" greatest of the great artists like Horowitz! Who looses? You or Horowitz? It about standards of excellence. When a whole society learns the musical standards from American Idol, our culture starts to slide backwards. Not the you can enjoy pop music at all. It's that you or anybody else think it's great art.

[@weedermann]

Well...perhaps if a movie needed to pull "extras" off the street, put them in suits to populate the audience for a film. A few $$ in 1955 went a long way.

[@sarahwilson5468]

So true...n there will never be another like him...he was awesome...

[@jennyb7745]

Oh Lord,please bring this incredible human being back to us all.He was not only incredibly talented musicly,but the world's greatest entertainer! Magnetic in every sense of the word.He could make you laugh,make you cry,forget your worries.We know he had another life,but hey.In short he was an immensely loveable guy.A great loss to the world.

[@bryancooker175]

How are you doing today my name is Bryan

[@BlondieSL]

Yes, he had "another life". It was all destroyed when that "Scott" guy came into it.

[@karindicarlo4828]

I have run out of superlatives to describe this man’s talent. Bravo!!

[@elizabethallison5901]

One of the greatest concerti in all piano literature and Liberace is handling it very capably. I like this version of his performance persona.

[@donitabell3877]

Even the conductor is amazed as he looks over to Liberace at 3:12. Amazing! ✨

[@CC-qk4pd]

This is a classic treasure! Thanks for sharing it!

[@GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer]

Liberace and Victor Borge BOTH could have been fantastic and famous concert pianists, if they would have chosen to do so. They both had an incredible gift of musical ability at the piano, and possessed the talent to go that "extra mile" if this is what they decided. Though they chose to give their lives to entertaining the masses, instead of only the classical music community. In doing so, they helped bring classical music to MANY people, that otherwise might not have ever experienced such beautiful music. I believe one can honestly say, that in retrospect, they did more for classical music than the finest concert pianists that we have known....Thank you Liberace and Victor Borge, we all miss you.....Peace!

[@gregghanson6095]

Music Shoppe, I beg to differ. In order to appreciate Victor Borge you already had to know classical music. His humor was based entirely around it. Liberace...??? He did not introduce people to classical music. He played hacked up short versions of some classical themes. That's all.

[@vsptang]

Music Shoppe you summarized it perfectly.

[@marilyns8497]

Liberace was a famous and fantastic pianist and showman, that's how he liked it, and that's how his audience (of billions) liked him. He had a better life than that of a concert pianist, believe me!

[@gregghanson6095]

@@marilyns8497, what's a "better life"? Tons of money? Believe me, lives of real, honest-to-god artists is far more gratifying than the cheap crap that Liberace dished out. He was a great entertainer, no doubt. A fantastic pianist? What do you know about fantastic pianists? He was a mediocre pianist who knew how to dazzle people who don't know what true artistry is.

[@pamibeau]

Well they did "go that extra mile" don't you think.? :)

[@Beethovenfan12]

Damn! The dude could play some serious piano. Fantastic!

[@alfredoperezmoreno9602]

The first time I heard this work I fell in love with classical music. It was a Liberace record from my mother with this piece. It would be the year 1972. Deep memories of my childhood.

[@patriciajanemcgrath627]

My favourite music. He really took it to another level. When I saw this I was practising for concert finals. I kept watching this and played along. It took time but I like to think Liberace and I performed a duet! Thank you Maestro. Sweet dreams 😴.

[@larryluckjohn538]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music. I've loved this one for years !

[@divox9pqr]

This man’s playing and singing where the first music I was exposed to as a young child. My Father was an Air Force medical doctor stationed at Lockbourne Airbase at Columbus, OH. My Mother worked at night as a Registered Nurse, but during the day, did housework while listening and watching Liberace on his first tv show. Whenever he came on, I was propped in front of the tv watching and listening. Many of his selections were classical, with some popular songs included, such as “I’ll Be Seeing You”. I can still see him singing while seated at the piano, looking into the camera at his home audience even now at 71. My desire to study the piano, teaching, singing opera, and composing are a direct result of my early exposure to him. Thanks Mr Liberace, where ever you are.🎹

[@steinwaygrande9736]

A truly gifted man whose life was cut so short and before his time, Saw him perform at the Sydney Opera House and then at the Melbourne Concert Hall

[@elgatosucio]

Call me naive, but I think he was a great classical pianist. I just love it.

[@ms.annthrope415]

You need to broaden your exposure to real classical pianists like Martha Argerich, Yuja Wang, Yefim Bronfman, A. Volodos, Valentina Lisitsa, the late great Van Cliburn (,who won the Tchaikovsky Competiton in Russia with the Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto #1, Olga Kern won the Van Cliburn Competition in her own right, to see what a great classical pianist is. Liberace was a hack lounge entertainer.

[@jgreg9706]

@@ms.annthrope415 Earlier generations used the word razzmatazz. I could see it meant showy and flashy; but until recent times, never checked a dictionary to see what it really meant. Which was: "A flashy action or display intended to bewilder, confuse, or deceive". [American Heritage Dict. 3rd edit.] and the word razzle-dazzle: "showiness, brilliance, or virtuosity in technique or effect, often without concomitant substance, flashy theatricality" [Random House Webster's 1999]. Liberace was like a VW Beetle fitted with a Rolls-Royce front end. see: [Rolls-Royce Once Sued A Company For Making Beetles Look Like Their Cars].

[@jeffcharles9344]

@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Yep, that he was.

[@peace-now]

You are not naive. Of course Liberace was a great classical pianist. You can see it in this video.

[@mattdeans9873]

Say what you will about Liberace - he knew how to entertain an audience.

[@mariaruskova6054]

His own audience in particular.

[@ywoo5479]

In today's world, there's not thing say about Liberace. It was only in his era that there was.

[@thomasjonesjr6282]

A MUSICAL GENIUS!!

[@johnfalstaff2270]

Including you, Elisabeth. You would not watch it otherwise...

[@gregghanson6095]

Thomas, you are unknowingly showing your complete ignorance.

[@rickbailey189]

He set the bar so high it might never be reached by any human.

[@BirdYoumans]

There was only one. There may have been some better technicians, but let's see them try it with all those rings on their fingers like he did along with the incredible costumes that he later became famous for. It's called entertainment.

[@texasstadium]

It boils down to 'who would you rather watch?'. Liberace, of course!

[@ralphnuolo3359]

Lol .... he was a show man..... not a virtuoso

[@tropicvibe]

@@ralphnuolo3359 He was actually better than what most people give him credit for; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCVhnuwbbSmgKs

[@ralphnuolo3359]

@@tropicvibe yes but ..... I mean ..... compared to any standard piano concert artist, I even can’t mention Argerich, this is another level

[@arieblock2337]

na he was amazing but id rather hear horowitz lol

[@danbev8542]

This 1st movement is HUGE! I love it. Marvelous to see Liberace playing it!

[@lindajackson2382]

Masterful performance! There WAS only ONE LIBERACE -- and will never be again!

[@amber40494]

Liberace had a TV show in the 50's where he played alot of classical music. I was probably 4 or 5 years old and I just fell in love with his playing. He really inspired me. My mother and grandmother were accomplished pianists. Now I'm 73 and spent my life teaching music and performing. This brings back lovely memories

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

Big “L” had a tv show in the daytime when I was a kid. Used to watch in amazement that he could and did play fantastic music in some of the super blinged suits and the rings, well, bunches of them. He was a great master of the piano!

[@audgyf7237]

Bravo, When a musician can ignite an emotional response through their performance. That's A Gifted Artist! The Legend Valentino Liberace RIP

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

Liberace the best, one always admires him for his talent, sympathy, very generous also in his personal life, very American

[@bemyvalentine320]

He was a true artist and genius...thanks so much for sharing this amazing video!

[@jawaidmanzoor4396]

Beautiful melody, being played gently and softly - the essence. He can do that too.

[@TimRivette]

HIs hands alone are a work of art on the piano.

[@jeffreysmith3021]

tchaikovsky and rachmaninoff extraordinary talented composers well played lee

[@annecapricorn2438]

Took my breath away. He was so handsome way back then. What a talent.

[@erikswanson224]

Yes, he was definitely quite a striking looking man.

[@LoveClassicMusic0205]

I'm a straight man and even I thought he was very handsome here. He was also quite the showman later in his career. He was never boring.

[@Injuntru]

I knew without looking at the credits. I sneaked into the theatre in Rochester New York eleven times to watch this movie with the best pianist playing the piece composed by the GREATEST COMPOSER that ever wrote a note. I was 12 years of age and loving all my classical music.

[@deborahb7284]

I don't care what the criticism might be, Liberace started this way as a musician, I like how he played.

[@55DepotStreet]

Mr. Panache. The word was coined, and it waited for Liberace to attach itself. For all his excesses, he a brilliant musician. Somebody had to pave the way for Elton John!

[@1Karen44]

My mom knew Li back in Milwaukee when he was just starting his career. He was a kind sweet person and WOW he was handsome...in addition to carrying me away when listening to his beautiful music.

[@danarafat8321]

Karen Simpson I’ll lose all mannerisms insight yours. X

[@sandragauder277]

Such a gifted soul ....my Grandmother just loved his skills on the piano....I think that was his one true love and happiness in his life ...🎼🎶🎹🎹🎹❤

[@endlandmusic]

Das absolut geniale hier ist, wie sich Liberace und der Dirigent sich gegenseitig durch Nicken jeweilig die Einsatzzeichen geben. Liberace spielt, wie gewohnt solo minimal synkopiert und dann zusammen wieder mit dem Orchester exakt auf dem Takt… was für ein Genie 😃

[@sandrak2970]

Tchaikovsky wanted it played this way! My pianist grandmother loved Liberace.

[@tiamia7139]

Oh, did Sergei tell you that? 🙄

[@danarafat8321]

Sandra K ™️™️™️💓💓💓💓™️™️™️

[@tambrosia]

Thank you for posting Liberace no one can ever fill his shoes I saw him as a kid several times when he would visit his mom in Doylestown PA at the Lady of Chestohva shine. A nice fellow, never charged to have his picture taken with you or sign an autograph. His talent cannot be duplicated and he always knew how to wow his audience. I still recall the last time was at the Latin Casino in NJ, my mom would die 2 yrs later from cancer, but that night she was so beautiful and Mr L, played her and my dad's fav song, Ave Maria. Talk about tears. She spoke of that even even up to her death. Thank You Mr L for the love of the people and your God given talents. I am sure he is playing to SRO up stairs. What always amazed me is how the heck he could play with all those giant rings on his hands. I play the organ and harpsichord and cannot have any kind of ring on my hand . If I had 1/100th of his talent I wud be happy... Pax+

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

No one could play like the piano like him-I don’t care if it is a movie scene, it sounds so beautiful it can bring tears to your eyes ❤️

[@VanLe-lq9fj]

Phenomenal!Bravo! I am very enjoyed your performance. It touched my heart with your Gifted Talent from God.My late Father always listen to this song when I am so young,he really loved it.I loved to watch your profile when you played this song,you are so handsome and beautiful like a status.I loved you and missed you,Rest In Peace in Heaven, Mr.Libetace.

[@liberte5847]

An outstanding historical rendering historical experience rendez-vous !!!!! Bravo and merci beaucoup from Paris France.

[@OperaJH]

This was a movie my mom took me to see when I was 8. I loved it and was very moved by the entire story! Liberace was always very popular in our home. So wonderful to watch this scene again after so many years. Thank you for posting this!!!

[@carolecarr5210]

My God, he gave me chills - again. Phennominal.

[@susanstaley8044]

Greatest of the great, what man could have entertained more people than this man.

[@francesvansiclen3245]

Beautiful! Lee had the most beautiful hair ever !

[@karenj4854]

Wavy 🌊

[@KIZERVONZINGER]

I loved that Movie, He was wonderful in it. I watch Liberace since I was a little girl with my Mom. He's always been my favorite piano player.

[@corgicottage8578]

Beautiful blonde Dorothy Malone in the audience. Feminine and lovely...not like the "stars" of today. I saw Liberace in concert in the 70's...what an entertainer! He said he didn't care if anyone criticized him...that he cried all the way to the bank!

[@cbboyle5117]

Pretty sure this is a scene from an old movie but don’t know what. I’m sure I’ve seen this before on a late night tv screen

[@pumagutten]

@@cbboyle5117 That is correct! It's from the 1955 movie "Sincerely Yours". Dorothy Malone is beyond beautiful in this scene. It hurts to watch something so beautiful. Can you imagine being her date? Wow!

[@marielamaldonado5800]

I heard this man for the first time in the movie Misery when I was 12 years old. Thank you Misery! 👏👏

[@Paul-lm5gv]

And some critics of the day said Liberace was not a great pianist! He often performed the works of the great classical composers on his TV show!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Banging out a few old war horses is not performing classical music. Banging out a few well known old cranks like a pianist entertaining wealthy blue haired matrons at Nordstroms does not make him into a Van Cliburn.

[@karenj4854]

Let's hear YOU play, then, Ms. Ann Thorpe

[@liamsandal6360]

@@ms.annthrope415 What us it with you and the Van Cliburn comments?

[@duanexavier4179]

My Mother Alice was Crazy about Liberace and really Loved and Appreciated his Piano Playing! This is One of My Really Great Piano Music along with Chopin’s Polonaise! One of the Great Piano Players!

[@yvonnevazsaxena6712]

Heard all these beautiful pieces on my dad's records years ago. I'm so thankful and happy to be introduced to this music in my childhood and to love and understand, appreciate and get the goose bumps, everytime I listen to them. Love Liberace and his music. Can't get tired of listening to him. He was a class apart.

[@gailwebb9619]

I grew up with lots of wonderful classical music....and also Liberace. I loved him then and now!

[@idachau1080]

When I was nine years old, there was a tv programme called "Librace". A fifteen minute slot on a nine inch tv, black and white. His brother George, was the conductor of the orchestra. Apart from mesmerising, wonderful piano playing, I was madly in love with him. Of course in those days, we were very naive, but I still have a great soft spot for Librace after all those years.. 💞💝💖

[@patpeters6331]

I remember those days. Naive yes, but like you still love his talent.

[@paulstillman2878]

I love this piece. Moves me to tears.

[@dave8181]

Well played indeed - his reading of a few sections was unique.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

Wonderful artists ❤ Liberace sadly missed 😊

[@lkctom2546]

No one else can radiate joy for the piano like he could

[@lkctom2546]

I keep coming back lmao

[@saralucas1]

Incredible piece of music and perfect artist to perform....wow just wow

[@z512345]

I must admit Liverace was a truly masterful pianist. This performance proves it.

[@orangeclad3241]

So beautifully played! Tchaikovsky would love it too!

[@christinerobinson9372]

I had the great privilege of seeing him perform live and not only was he the equal of any virtuoso of our time, but he could also get up from the piano and entertain his audience.

[@nancyrafferty5568]

Many years ago I saw Liberace at the South Shore Music Theatre in Cohasset MA. What a remarkable artist he was, also watched him on TV Sunday afternoons. Those were the days of wonderful entertainment. God Bless.

[@mozz58]

Nice to see him playing without the glitz. The conductor made no attempt to conduct him, but when he was not playing he watched the conductor closely for his cue. A true showman who also knew his place.

[@kinochdotcom]

it is from a movie :P

[@herberta.zaccheo2787]

mozz58 L

[@bomcabedal]

That is not how conducting works, though.

[@andrewedwards6233]

It's a cadenza. Conductors don't conduct cadenzas.

[@josephgraif2588]

correct, but there is nothing here to show this was a "sham"

[@irenekent4335]

Loved watching him so flamboyant and clever unique he was

[@lindavanniekerk8679]

Still listen to him today - he came to see us in Barnum, came backstage and he was very kind, and rather shy. Excellent showman.

[@pippipster6767]

So naturally done.