Liszt Mephisto Waltz No. 1 S.514 Valentina Lisitsa

[@br2538]

When I hear a new classical piece that I enjoy, I immediately look for her version of it. Her interpretations are out of this world. ALL the notes are crystal clear. Rhythm, breaks, emotions, storytelling like everything is just SPLENDID.

[@gixelz]

i agree she is one of my favorites. however, with this piece, if you haven't heard traums version (some concert pianist that does youtube VST's now), check it out. it's my favorite version by FAR. and he does it in a halloween mask 😅

[@yusouph2002]

@@gixelz too bad that popularity nowadays overshadows the quality...

[@gmsyd09]

Essientialy you really love this music

[@PowerNdust]

She definitely plays this piece masterfully

[@robertlee3756]

In some cases she plays too fast but even so always accurate She's really great what I gift it is to understand this music and I get it from my ancestors !

[@davidmarcum9845]

Just when I thought I had seen all and heard all, I suddenly have been taken by surprise how clean and how fast sections were played, when I thought only Ashkenazy could play them that fast. Now here is a truly gifted artist telling such a fun and gripping story through her pyrotechnique! I love this Valentina! I love your playing! You make my head swoon!

[@robertlee3756]

Me too

[@robertlee3756]

Mephesto is Satsn his latest victim and him arrive at a weeding his victim requests a bargain the bride for his soul the devil agrees can you determine when the deal is consumated😢in the music ?

[@paulvangastel8665]

Valentina is a legend. She is Generous because she shares all recordings for free with the world. She is Technically one of the best, I would say actually the best where control of blurring effects such as strong left hand and pedal are concerned. She is Musically original and coherent (uniting different passages under one umbrella, like different expressions of the same face). She is Inspiring because she doesn't compete (where so many other pianists try so hard and as an audience you receive their effort more than anything). But what I personally feel is her X-factor, in all of what she does, is her way of going beyond the notes, of soaring to heights of grasping what the composer intended, removing her own self from the equation. My feelings when listening to her music, as a result, go beyond gratitude. My feelings are of happiness and they help me forget our "condition humaine". It is like dreaming a beautiful dream. And you know what?! I don't pinch myself, as I don't want to risk waking myself up!

[@TeacherMattVlog]

She is beyond perfect like an A.I playing the piano, all the communications of the notes including the forte, speed are played in perfect accuracy including her control of her pedal too. Shes like not human anymore huhu

[@studyofthescripture]

To think that people used to write stuff like this off of the top of their head is amazing.

[@Paul-yj2wu]

@;op 4 hes talking about people who can not just specifically liszt

[@fredericchopin6445]

;op 4 it’s originally composed for orchestra

[@dollyriva8297]

Listz is one of the few people I’ll admit is a genius. His talent was scary.

[@Tizohip]

@;op 4 but start on their head

[@Kattist]

@@dollyriva8297 he started actually wanting to be making these crazy difficult pieces after he saw Paganini play in france if I'm not wrong

[@markrymanowski719]

God bless the people who encouraged Liszt to compose.

[@agnespilloy4186]

God??? But...don't you know Mephisto is another name for SATAN??? and you think God has something to do with that???

[@joeyhuberman]

8:36 is absolutely amazing. I’ve never heard that part so clean before you can hear every single note and I like how she really focused on voicing her left hand just as much as her right

[@cantkeepitin]

Pletnev

[@pianista-mediocre]

This particular part is best played by many. Katsaris is worth it in the tempo of the previous part, but when it comes to those jumps, it does it perfectly. Cziffra, Horowitz André Lapante and others

[@TeacherMattVlog]

no its not, only valentina played it like that perfectly, the others are blurred pedal@@pianista-mediocre

[@pianista-mediocre]

@@TeacherMattVlog Katsaris doesn't even use the pedal. Furthermore. There's no problem abusing the pedal in this part.

[@RobCLynch]

I truly believe that Liszt had a Jekyll and Hyde personality, because both characters seem to come out of his music. He was ahead of his time. Excellent performance.

[@cbal295]

How magnificent! These are the results you get if you start playing piano at 3 years of age and have your first performance at 4 years old. You live, breathe, eat, and sleep piano perfection! And OMG, Valentina has all that and so much more!! She is absolutely brilliant. Just love to listen constantly to whatever she plays. Bravo many times over!!

[@alisacs_f.l1312]

WHAT AT 4!??? Thats hella impressive

[@volyumismyname3177]

She started at 3 but quited for a few years after. You dont have to start at such young age to get results, it takes efficient practice and dedication

[@cbal295]

You are absolutely right. Like everything else we want to do our best and as the saying goes, "practice makes perfect" and dedication is so important.

[@FloZitzelsberger]

Valentina, this is one of the best Mephisto Waltzes out there: as dark, fast and powerful as Mephistopheles, as light as a waltz at times. Also, incredible use of rubato and impressive melodic tone in the left hand. Thank you so much! You are so appreciated. Love from Germany!

[@Bluejeans0701]

This is the very best performance of the Mephisto Waltz No. 1. Valentina Lisitsa is just as amazing as Van Cliburn, whom I adore all the time. Give a toast to this beautiful and talented pianist. She is so fantastic.

[@icetea287]

Liszt : "Check out my new unplayable piece !" Valentina : "Hold my vodka..."

[@JuanAMatos-zx4ub]

Ice Teà check out Vladimir Horowitz's interpretation. It's quite amazing.

[@CatLegoDiver]

Bwahahaha! But that's assuming Valentina drinks vodka.

[@Meatwaggon]

@@CatLegoDiver All Eastern Europeans drink vodka. In fact their babies prefer that to breast milk. What are you even talking about???

[@CatLegoDiver]

@@Meatwaggon Scotty: When are you going to get off that milk diet, lad? Chekov: This is vodka! Scotty: Where I come from, that's soda pop. Now this is a drink for a man! Chekov: Scotch? Scotty: Aye. Chekov: It was invented by a little old lady from Leningrad!

[@Meatwaggon]

@@CatLegoDiver Hahahaha

[@anatolydyatlov963]

Out of all Valentina's videos, this one just became one of my favourites

[@jackylin6025]

Tomasz Kasperczyk You should listen to totentanz!

[@vedantthanki745]

@@jackylin6025 yes it will certainly shake you

[@lunchmind]

I listen to William Kapell and I think his is the best take then I listen to Lisitsa and I'm just as blown away by her performance. Such sparkling clarity.

[@AnotherediS]

I didn’t really understand this piece until I saw this video... once again Valentina produces a stunning rendition, and suddenly I feel a connection with the piece. She always knows exactly how to express the music in a beautiful yet comprehensive way.

[@Jurrivh]

So inspirational, technique is so amazing! Loving all your videos :)

[@illusionarybox3191]

Incredible lisitsa , op as always

[@renzosax]

yes sr Evans, all is trash

[@jeanpierredarmois8656]

@@illusionarybox3191leez ⁹9⁹9kklx000wwxxx

[@clyneheretic]

Some of the most beautiful sounds ever to come out of a piano, produced by one of the most beautiful things ever to sit in front of one.

[@starimax]

You passion and talent continues to amaze. Had the good fortune to see you live twice -- what a blessing!

[@gotrottin]

You are a shinning star of our age. Your playing and memory are stunning and almost unbelievable.

[@TJMalana]

Omg Omg Val! This is one of my most favorite Lizst pieces of all time. My most favorite part of the piece is the beautiful passage at 6:23. I could replay that part over and over again.

[@harrisonsteudlein8537]

Everything in this performance is amazing. She's so accurate and intensely expressive. I love it!

[@kleinrobert6314]

Himmlische Interpretation ! Liebe Valentina , I love You . Thank You

[@NaeRi18]

one of my favorite Liszt's works! your performance gave me shivers! 😍

[@MrNatkov]

Me too 😬

[@andrey_bezson]

Великолепно! Мне так импонирует интерпретация классических произведений Валентины Лисицы.

[@xaviox]

without a doubt the most technical and emotionally advanced female artist on the face of our planet. an absolute joy and pleasure to hear and witness consistently. A fierce talent through a goddess of songs xxxx all my admiration and love Mr. Sephaloid xx

[@roncrooker3010]

Alas, later on Gretchen finds herself with child and sitting at her spinning wheel bemoaning her lost love as Dr. Faust leaves her to wander the world in search of all the knowledge there is. This was a fine interpretation of the festivities. The dramatic, skilled portions were wonderful and the lyrical sections absolutely filled with sensitivity appropriate to the emotion of the meeting between Faust and Gretchen . A remarkable interpretation of the occasion well composed by Liszt and certainly well played by Ms. Lisitsa. I think this very high on the list of her best performances. Thanks for the posting. She is remarkably well-skilled and sensitive. Well, she's just plain all-around remarkable.

[@music-by1ou]

This is absolutely wonderful. Valentina Lisitsa is a goddess of piano!

[@Elena-ud3bm]

Thank you Valentina. Perfect start for Midsummer morning, your beautiful interpretation and Liszt.

[@dogancanakcay3791]

You are amazing again .Much more liszt please!!!

[@Benjamin3344]

Thank you for uploading! I've been looking forward to seeing her performance for a long long time. I love her to play Mephisto Waltz!

[@polskapianist]

TO ME THIS IS OE OF THE BEST RENDITIONS OF THIS PIECE.VERY PROFOUND IN LISTS INTENTIONS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE PIECE.

[@Jazzy174]

Valentina, I always love your interpretations of Liszt! You're one of my favorite pianists! Come to Wisconsin!

[@abellifschutz699]

I second this!!! I wouldn't hesitate to attend if you came to Wisconsin.

[@Jazzy174]

+Abel Lifschutz Which part of Wisconsin are you from?

[@abellifschutz699]

+Jazzy K The middle finger....

[@abellifschutz699]

Frederic Chopin Nooooo..... I missed her.....

[@Jazzy174]

+Frederic Chopin I didn't get to go to that performance! 😢😢😢

[@tomasrendek3172]

Despite being "da queen of Rachmaninoff" I personally think that Liszt, Schubert/Liszt and Beethoven are your greatest assets, this really cannot be played any better! Hope you will come back to this wonderful repertoire :) (hint: Feux Follets :D) All the best!!

[@james.e.sharpiii]

@Wheel Simple LLC Why are so many "Classical Music" fans so narrow minded and arrogant? She's a damn artist. Let her do her thing. Just listen, feel what she's putting down. She can be a boss at Rachmaninoff and Liszt. Also, Nicolas Economou can be a boss at it too. At the same time. That's how art works. It's not a competition. It's way above all that petty bullshit... She's best doing what her heart tells her to.

[@weipang3813]

@Wheel Simple LLC Yuncham Lim has taken that title now

[@mateoh0090]

your interpretations simply blow life back into me. thank you so much for sharing your work, valentina.

[@santiagomorales9899]

you are amazing! I wanted so badly a performance of this piece played by you and again, you are amazing Valentina, thanks a lot for this!

[@Tizohip]

i LOVE THIS ENDING (and entire piece), FANTASTIC..... REALLY DONT HAVE WORDS for this interpretation.

[@helenedemontaudouin1404]

Valentina is teaching us that piano is also a visual art, like dance.

[@musicmatters1114]

That was amazing! Hope List was listening.

[@ashtrayangels]

I enjoy rewatching this amazing interpretation once in a while, because is the one I think it's best, thank you for lending the world your hands, heart and brilliant mind.

[@ternitamas]

Valentina has such a captivating personality that I'm always mesmerized by her playing

[@blumenliederr]

Hi, Liszitsa!

[@TheExpendables4]

Valentina....you must be an alien ...that was AMAZING!!!

[@edouard1014]

Technically : perfect... (I'd say as usual :D) Sentimentally : magic, a marvellous emotional crescendo throughout the piece!! CONCLUSION : a masterpiece Valentina!!!

[@liebesleid7514]

masterpiece isn't enought to describe this perfomance. :D

[@natedrd3890]

No doubt. I would absolutely call this fake if it was someone else.

[@pianistajs]

Brilliant as usual

[@achillesamusic]

Mesmerizing !

[@barbaracordeirosilva915]

So wonderful! Thank you Valentina! You make my heart rejoice!

[@junemidori09]

I always love Valentina 💓💕❣️💓💕❣️

[@williamcorcoran8842]

She got the harumpfs perfectly! And you can dance to the runs!!! You can dance to her entire performance. So many forget this key point!

[@disconewdisco]

Bravo, thank you for the fun!!

[@АлександрЯрков-ш2з]

Bravo bravo bravo brilliance fantastic super

[@anthoniam8473]

Thank you, Valentina for giving us this fiery piece !

[@adamusein]

politcally, musically and visually spectacular

[@sandrasims6480]

I think it's a close call between Valentina and Khatia. Both are amazing.

[@Mamariesling]

my girl!!!!! so inspirational. my brother loves you so much you don't even know!

[@ermenleu]

My favourite Liszt piece, excellent performance ^^

[@alanvazquez9342]

beautiful!!!! so perfect! i love you Valentina

[@ChristianJacobMusic]

Bravo! Thank you!

[@EdwinRywalt]

Brava, Valentina. Thanks for recording.

[@snapfinger1]

This video should be on everyone’s hit list.

[@massimiliano-oronzo]

In this rendition the waltz at 3:00 it is very melancholic. Indeed very good playing. I love also Leslie Howard interpretation. Next, the wonderful Waltz oubliée n. 3?

[@tjarsun]

I LOVE this piece from Liszt!!! Thanks you!

[@ВасилийЕршов-к5д]

I've been waiting a long time for this moment :) Astounding , as usual. Demanding, as usual c: Спасибо!

[@eddie1344]

Thank you so much Valentina! This is absolutely WONDERFUL!! :)

[@jeanpierredarmois8656]

Merci Valentine pour ton jeu subtil

[@GF-eg1ol]

Valentina, your interpretation of this piece, from my point of view, is colossal! Really! Thank for allowing us all to listen to this for free! My teacher and I LOVE the way you play, but with a highlight on this one. In this piece, you brought to life such a haunting atmosphere, but also a happy one, like Faust is delighted to dance with Mephistopheles. Thanks for being such a fantastic interpreter, and a HUGE thanks for inspiring me to keep going on the piano study💜. Love from Brazil!

[@MichaelKaykov]

I love Lisitsa!!!! Wooohooo ❤️❤️

[@MarikoIchigo]

Liszt wasn't normal... Awesome works

[@josephk7946]

he should have been put on ritalin as a child. He would have adjusted better & his music would have been a lot lot easier to play

[@ivegotallluck]

Amazing... Magnificent... I don’t know how to explain my feeling. What a graceful sound it is! The point is no one can dance with this piece. Maybe dancers would stop dancing and try to listen to this excellent sound.

[@keithwong506]

Amazing ！！

[@bopspots2561]

You are an amazing musician. Liszt is a monster to play, so this is fantastic, dear. Thank you very much for this.

[@Pakkens_Backyard]

8:37 how the.. what the.. how do you even... I quit piano QnQ

[@antoniokwok9000]

even Valentina missed a few notes there, that's how you know this piece is hard :P

[@MjrJohnsonn]

​@Ling Ling but not even better than Alexander Lubyantsev (which is the cleanest for me)

[@fredericchopin6445]

Pakken's Backyard practice, practice and more practice!

[@reimakousei793]

@@MjrJohnsonn ive heard that one, yea its one hell of an interpretation

[@ayeyebrazof6559]

The twenty long right hand jumps of bars 764 to 783 are impossible to play live without mistakes. I wonder how Liszt played them!

[@Alex3954]

This.. is.. so.. incredible.. undiscribeable.. so beautiful..

Amazing, Отлично, Excellent ! Bravo et merci. Спасибо!

[@RainerLienert]

Valentina, wonderful played as you use to do and I love the scenery

[@charlesfoster141]

Bravo Lisitsa Valentina! I first heard Drew Mays play this piece at the Van Cliburn. Your performance is equally excellent as well. In my mind you are the greatest living pianist today along with Martha Argerich. Perhaps you are slightly better than Martha if that is possible.

[@Chiradori]

Beautiful performance as always Valentina ! :')

[@piano-praktikant7056]

Mh Videos like this are exactly what you shouldn't watch if you just started out trying to play again after 22 years... At least if you are half-assed! Actually right now I am running trough some of these videos and am happy that I choose to walk this path again.

[@johnpearcey]

It's marked Allegro vivace (quasi presto). So, although quite fast, the emphasis is on the liveliness rather than the speed. In my opinion, Valentina gets this exactly right. So many others start off presto with nothing left for the end.

[@johannpetersen3637]

why does this piece alway sound so impressionist-like to my ears

[@MichelTretout]

Perfect ...as usual . Thank you Val , to share

[@789armstrong]

I always thought the benchmark performance of this work was William Kapell, until now.Once again Valentina makes one feel as if they are hearing the music for the first time.

[@mutyolu]

Got Mail and written that Valentina'd shared a Video some minutes ago .. 118 likes in some minutes.. congrats! !

[@tommasodazzeo5405]

VALENTINA SUONI IN UN MODO MERAVIGLIOSO COME SEMPRE ,COMPLIMENTI.🌟

[@ianianian0110]

8:14's pace and rubato is one of the best i've seen in lots of performances.

[@bait5257]

It was even better then trauma piano

[@cantkeepitin]

Pletnev

[@juliak4428]

You are amazing, perfect, beautiful!!! You are a goddess!!! I hate the people who dislike this...you are absolutely amazing!!!! Thank you for gifting us with this perfect recording, I finally found my new favorite recording!!!! GODDESS

[@evgenijtitovskij6708]

BRAVO !!!....

[@arvindolatkhah7896]

👍thanks

[@JGonzalezGUS]

Bravo!!!

[@michaeloleary1867]

Beautiful!

[@laurallewien2165]

The devils in the details and sister you got the details and then some...and I love the dress, enchanting indeed....

[@fpngan]

Absolutely fantastic!

[@Desireyso58]

Great!!! Valentina (La Divina) I don't know how you do that, but everyday you look more and more Beautiful!!!

[@dewidipo8792]

I can understand if she is the world's numero uno pianist. I am really amazed how her fingers can move that fast. Fan from Indonesia.

[@eumesmohein17]

Majestic,beautiful and perfect!

[@awiggins7031]

Super!

[@TiqueO6]

Undeniable! She's music incarnate, the best of the best, a living treasure and a wonderful soul on top of all that, what more can be said? Lisitsa is a goddess!!!

[@andreisemenov3288]

Masterpiece. Thank you so much.

[@sender1496]

Love this piece!! Especially the middle-part, but everything is beautiful. I love the interpretation as well, really beautiful :)

[@MegaBackingTracks]

Incredible Performance on of the best so far !

[@schumann_2775]

I love this waltz!!! :O, thank you so much for sharing, amazing performance!!!!! Greetings from Mexico! :)

[@Adamant_AF]

awesome