Valentina Lisitsa - Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 Op. 57 in F minor "Appassionata"

Music video by Valentina Lisitsa performing Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 Op. 57 in F minor "Appassionata". 2020 QORrecords
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[@icypeanutpolo]

My immediate reaction: “Jesus Christ, wow.” The tempo is blindingly fast. The touch is delicate, but fierce. She hammers at the keys, but never too hard. The utter balance of her playing style lends itself to Beethoven’s works so very well. They demand so many different emotions, and she is able to bring them all out when she needs to, and then in the next breath is able to delicately play the lightest of musics...but where she truly excels is when she has free reign to play as fast and as powerfully as she can get away with, and then the true zest for the music comes out. “Appassionata” is one of the best Beethoven pieces to showcase this propensity of hers. I am so glad I live in an age where I can just watch a world class pianist perform a legendary piece of music instantly...as many times as I like...at any time I like...truly we should all take a moment to be grateful for the lives we live.

[@katrinabryce]

I thought the tempo was perfect, but if you do like things played extra-slow, you might like the "Authentic Sound" channel. Before you go, so make sure you know where your 👎🏻 and ← buttons are. The performances over there are completely devoid of life 🙉.

[@icypeanutpolo]

@@katrinabryce My general standard of performance for the Beethoven Sonatas is Barenboim. This is significantly faster than his version, hence my comment about the tempo.

[@adambe1126]

Barenboim is such a master of Beethoven, just can't get enough of him but valentina brings a new fire to sonatas like appasionata. Barenboim always feels very controlled and correct and he brings out the colours and emotions in such a beautiful way. There is more freedom in valentina's playing which gives her work it's own style. The different tempos reflect this imo. One thing that's difficult to disagree with, though, is that they are both completely phenomenal and it's so difficult to choose who is the better artist for this sonata. All comes down to preference imo

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

Here, here! Well-stated. It's oft' said the Hammerklavier sonata is more difficult, but I think this one's emotional range sends it right up there.

[@knightwatchman]

Who here thinks this is the way Beethoven would have played it. When I listen to whatever Lisitsa plays it seems (to me anyway) that she is channeling the composer. I don't get that impression with any other pianist.

[@alvaroarruda5850]

One of the best pianists in the world

[@buskman3286]

Her playing has more clarity than anyone else I have heard with this piece. She delineates individual notes in phrases that I had never previously noticed, Really amazing.

[@toddandrews2222]

She plays the piece so precisely and cleanly, without seeming in any way mechanical, because she still brings out the amazing pathos and emotion of this masterpiece. Unbelievably good performance.

[@charlottewhyte9804]

she has a very good piano too

[@jaimeboetsch]

@@charlottewhyte9804 Normally outstanding pianists play on good pianos. I don't understand your comment.

[@eboone]

@@jaimeboetsch Just an observation

[@nicholascapece]

Clean is the first thing that came to my mind as well. I love Beethoven, but she is so talented she makes it look like child's play.

[@Lodovico-cy2kz]

A me invece suona SOLO meccanica e tecnica.... Nulla a che vedere con Baremboin o Arrau...

[@AlQadiysAmin]

The level of control she has is almost magical.

[@jwilliams8210]

Absolutely superior technique and musicianship!

[@JohnnyAstronomy]

Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 “Appassionata” 00:00 - I. Allegro assai 09:36 - II. Andante con moto 15:33 - III. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto Colloquially known as the Appassionata, meaning "passionate" in Italian, Sonata 23 is among the three famous piano sonatas of his middle period (the others being the “Waldstein”, Op. 53 and “Les Adieux”, Op. 81a). It was composed during 1804 and 1805, and perhaps 1806, and was dedicated to Count Franz von Brunswick. The first edition was published in February 1807 in Vienna.

[@ojcksn]

Thankyou man! :)

[@emlio847]

I have learned more from this comment than I ever did at school 😂. Thanks!

[@leemotosuwa]

Thank you

[@louiscouperin3731]

merci, merci beaucoup

[@pianistofmusic290]

Thank you, sir.

[@0830fish]

i hope she can get her channel back...one of my absolute favorite pianists

[@thearch1tect249]

Yeah what is going on.. All of the sudden im spammed with Elon Musk from this channel.

[@youzhang5018]

what happened?

[@classicanime1197]

IKRR SAUR TRUE

[@yulia9416]

@@youzhang5018 I may be wrong, but it looks like she was hacked for supporting Donbass.

[@franzliszt556]

@Yuliya no, It happened to other youtubers who dont have nothing to do with Ukraine

[@genkuworld]

There are more than several exceptionally talented contemporary woman pianists to all of whom I love listening but in my listening no one plays Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 23 Op. 57 in F minor ("Appassionata") better than Valentina Lisitsa. In fact, her "Appassionata" is better than any I have ever listened to, including such masters as Wilhelm Kempff. She captures the soul of this piece and expresses it with her supreme technical mastery. The singular genius of Beethoven meets the singular genius of Valentina. "Appassionata", one of my most favorites of all piano sonatas, uplifts me even in the darkest of dark moments.

[@mattjclay]

Gosh. I can't believe I just watched the whole thing twice in a row. Absolute perfection.

[@codonauta]

Valentina is a phenomenon of the piano, who doesnt realized that yet should open the eyes and mainly the ears.

[@janpanufnik2477]

Good Morning from Poland... As Valentina gets older, you can see the intense emotional feeling she gives for the music of Beethoven like she hasn't done before when she was younger! Only when she gets older, she starts realizing that Beethoven's music is much more deep then any other composer EVER in the world! It's way to serious. Not even her favorite composer, "Rachmaninov" has a chance against the beast!!! Yes, It Shall Be!!

[@VioletteToussaint]

I instantly loved Valentina's music, the first time I heard it; it was the 3rd movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and I cried. It's still my favourite interpretation to this day, so powerful and delicate... Then I discovered what kind of person she is. I'm so happy people like her exist in this world.

[@robertmarra883]

what kind of person she is? She's the kind of person who would support Putin's genocidal war against the people of Ukraine. Disgraceful.

[@searchers]

Lisitsa is giving us a marvelous, complete cycle of the Beethoven Sonatas. They are all brilliantly played, recorded and photographed, and will become a permanent record for others to aspire to match. Sort of like Schnabel, almost 90 years ago, but adjusted for the modern technological ages. Congratulations for an important, definitive project. Well done.

[@opticalmixing23]

How are you bud?

[@kasparisdead]

This woman gets possessed by the spirit of the composer with each piece she plays

[@huenang05]

Valentina brings this piece to a whole different level. It's sometimes warm in some places and very scary in others. She is undoubtedly one of the best pianists of the 21st century. She feels Beethoven really well.Her interpretations are emotionally touching and are the best out there.

[@LalzJeNeSuis]

YES ! One of the best masterpieces played by one of the best pianist of the 21th century =)

[@ullrichherz7053]

She isn't that old! 😂

[@LalzJeNeSuis]

@@ullrichherz7053 yeah I corrected x)

[@Piano_improvisations]

For real the ending of the 3rd movement (22:00- end) is a masterpieceof beethoven. It´s by far my favorite ending. Beethoven was a real genius

[@nicolaspachecoarango]

This is one of the most beautiful ending in music history

[@hshshs2007]

an outstanding performance surpassing many of her rivals either live or dead,she is really among the masters of the piano of both the 20th and 21st centuries..Bravissimo

[@GhemF0X]

Rivals?

[@gordonmartin11]

In my opinion, this version surpasses existing ones ... an extraordinary sense of nuance, sound architecture ... not to mention the legendary touch of Valentina! A rediscovery of the work!

[@opticalmixing23]

Hello?

[@jeflehardi91]

sorry, I don't like a lot; to speed for me; I prefer so much the Arrau's version for example

[@beethoven2351]

@@jeflehardi91 Horowitz (the 1973 recording on Columbia)

[@louis71]

I personally think its played way to fast which doesn't let much room for many nuances. (Not that I could it do it better, it's still absolutely impressing.) But I prefer the version of Daniel Barenboim.

[@elainemeyer5062]

I’m going along with the other commenters who were NOT impressed with her playing of this piece! (I’ve been a classical pianist and organist for more than 1/2 century, and her playing does nothing for me - perhaps I’m just being biased, but still… 👎

[@micah385]

This is one of Beethoven's greatest pieces and you played it perfectly. Beethoven would be proud!

[@shadowsmustfall1]

I have listened to many, many interpretations of this magnus opus, but this one shines miles above all the others. This is the perfect performance of this work and the epitome of music. It just doesn't get any better than this. I feel this entire piece as an expression of my soul. Words cannot describe how perfect this performance is. A life without Beethoven is not a life worth living. All the "music" we hear today will be long forgotten in 100 years...but as long as humans can hear, Beethoven will live on. This is the best performance of the best piece of music ever written.

[@eglantinefrancoisg.9243]

The performance is there but - to my ears - this interpretation does not take the step beyond a great "performance". Too clinical, lack of soul. Brendel or Perahia took this extra step.

[@alanleoneldavid1787]

If you like this check it out Ronald brautigam fortepiano recording

[@eglantinefrancoisg.9243]

@@alanleoneldavid1787 Thanks for sharing this recording/interpretation, I didn't know it/them. Absolutely stunning although it's a bit too much of a high tempo / forte reading of this piece to my ears

[@michael-ju8tv]

@@eglantinefrancoisg.9243 Brendel is the quintessence of clinical. Unlike Perahia. Strange to see them in the same sentence.

[@Roescoe]

She's very similar to Gilels, Basically my two favorite interpretations.

[@chadhaines7784]

You started a revolution 14years ago 🥰, you are the people’s pianist; no one has ever been so giving to their fans, far and wide, across the globe, until you, Da quin! Beautiful music, as always! Thanks ❤️!

[@Desireyso58]

La Divina Valentina!

[@vedantthanki745]

True

[@yanceyward3689]

I can't really add anything unique to the very first comment in this thread- my immediate reaction was, "Wow!!!!", too, and I have listened to literally dozens of different performances of this sonata over the last 35 years. I can't remember a single performance of it with this kind of intensity, and I have watched and listened to the other videos of Ms. Litsitsa's performances of this exact sonata in the past- she just keeps getting better at it, and perfection might well have been achieved here.

[@TeaseMelissa]

The sound is so connected... Your Beethoven pieces are simply otherworldly. Beautiful. An absolute pleasure to listen to. Thank you for uploading them for free.

[@loving-everyone-equally]

She is not only greatness personified., but when she was starting to be recognized she sent me a private practice session. I'll never forget how generous she is.

[@takanometakanome]

Daniel Barenboim's Beethoven was best for me before I had known her. But now, Valentina's Beethoven is best for me .

[@user-mx5hl2ux1y]

Лисица=Бетховен

[@JcFiscus42]

If there’s anyone that can top Barenboim, it’s Lisitsa.

[@MikeKushnir]

If you think this performance is better, you must be joking. She's playing the notes written on a few sheets of paper, while Barenboim fingers unleash Beethoven's soul on the piano.

[@JcFiscus42]

@@MikeKushnir I can’t disagree the profound ability Barenboim has at channeling Beethoven’s spirit, but you can’t deny Lisitsa has achieved a tempo and clarity combination that is very rare and compelling to listen to. I very much appreciate her Beethoven sonatas, and have come to see her as complimented by Barenboims performances for reasons of how they contrast.

[@ianianian0110]

Valentina, brilliant as always. She plays so clear that when I listen to Others I start realizing imperfections in their interpretations.

[@lionellow105]

Lang lang's impretation is almost flawless for the third movement

[@davidpardo7878]

@@lionellow105 for me lang lang video is the best interpretation ive heard of especifically that movement, that was inhumane

[@campanella1238]

@@lionellow105 Lang Lang interpretation is the best. That was unbelievable.

[@ianianian0110]

@@lionellow105 Ok, I'll take that. I usually don't like Lang Lang interpretations at all, I think he is too showy, lacks musicality, and uses to play like a speedrun. But that one I agree, was a superb.

[@lionellow105]

@@ianianian0110 Yeah surprisingly his appasionata was slower than even lisista but showed incredible technic

[@1988WHISKY]

This work is a masterpiece! Extremely difficult, magical, out of reality. The maestro must be proud!

[@CHICKENNUGGET69360]

Simp

[@lennon992]

The Simpson

[@Beyondthestring]

I'm agree this piece is extremely difficult, not technically but playing this piece with right tempo and playing with emotion and feelings is extremely difficult, playing this as it meant to be played is difficult that's why a lot master pianist have this piece on their masterclass

[@marcraider]

It was a great performance, brilliant as always but sadly was rushed, she played in prestissimo all the time, the real tempo is Allegro ma non troppo, is close to presto but not so fast, the last minute was terrible for my hearing. I dont know why modern pianists thinks playing fast it's going to be better for the work.

[@qruackedmusic8221]

@@CHICKENNUGGET69360 f

[@luminaeli]

Guys it's worse than that all of her most famous videos got deleted there isn't Moonlight sonata nor Campanella nor Hammerklavier anymore... All of her biggest videos...

[@david4599]

Don't worry, it seems they put them in private mode. I know other big channels that were hacked months ago and they are fine now, all the content and views count were restored. And even if they delete them, they are not really, AFAIK the KZbin staff can bring them back even if the entire channel is deleted.

[@markrymanowski719]

I guess it's obvious to mention, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine was the reason for the deletions. Val is Russian Ukrainian.

[@igaldins]

Probably the best pianist in the world! Insane energy, harmonic beauty and emotion in her performance. Bravo

[@galinagalinaa3581]

Sure! She is the best!

[@netmendo]

You can dismiss the "probably". :) 😄😄😄She is from another world.

[@kerawelt2008]

Beethoven must be overjoyed in heaven !

[@osvaldoegert4771]

Hay gente que lo primero que hace por la mañana es orar 🙏, otros prenden la TV Otros cantan su himno nacional 💂. Para mí el Desayuno perfecto es escuchar a mi adorada Valentina 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@4Topwood]

Magnificent! I cannot dismiss your brilliance and dedication by saying you seem possessed by the spirit of Beethoven. As an artist, you are always your own person. But there is a very strong connection between you two. He sets you on fire.

[@pianopano4140]

never thought i would listen to the Appassionata better than lang langs but Valentina Lisitsa did it again

[@xnofiwhefois]

The big and famous Sonata, and played by one of my favourite pianists, what more can I ask for?

[@ChrisChoi123]

What a sombre and emotional piece playing as the world collapses and her channel gets destroyed by the malicious hacker. Ik this is a very sad and stressful time for her for sure, but the music definitely fits the scene

[@dougo891]

The final Presto is breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DopravniPoradce]

I've heard it dozens of times now and I still get shivers listening to it. This intepretation is so marvelous. The tempo, the precission, the soul...

[@Iczerman-hl2zt]

I did not "get" The Appasionata until I heard Valentina play it. If anyone were to ask my which is the greatest Beethoven piano Sonata, I would say in an instant "Appasionata!"

[@DopravniPoradce]

@@Iczerman-hl2zt That's correct. Her interpretation of many pieces is so clear, inspired. It's like uncovering the fog obstructing a view. What I do not understand is how such a genial, insightful, tender and kind person like Valentina can be on the side of the murderous uncultured merciless heartless evil politically.

[@mt3545]

What's interesting is that usually when I watch Valentina's videos, I love watching her hands. This time, I actually kind of prefer watching her face, particularly during the third movement. To play a piece like that at this level, I almost can't even imagine the sheer intensity of the experience, and I think that her face at several points conveys that very clearly.

[@linalinagirl488]

Amazing! It's the best Beethoven's performance I ever heard.

[@christopherjamesmarinopian8523]

Yes

[@ThatClassicalVibe]

Grab the popcorn, Valentina is back!

[@Dark_Marble]

The Sonata is extremely beautiful, the steinway is marvellous, the pianist… There are no words. Thank you so much, Ms Lisitsa

[@hartmutvitense8192]

Großartig! Es ist im Spiel die gesamte emotionale Bandbreite Beethovens zu hören! Geht einfach unter die Haut!

[@nelsondopacolameira3575]

Валентина, я благодарю Бога, когда слышу тебя. У вас живая, счастливая интерпретация, основанная на большой компетентности. Для меня было бы честью услышать, что вы живете здесь, в Бразилии, нашей стране, которой так не хватает таких ярких культурных проявлений, как ваше. Целую вас в сердце, и пусть наш Создатель защитит и просветит вас еще больше. Брависсимо.

[@JcFiscus42]

This was such an incredible performance of this piece. Absolutely flawless. I was thrilled and stunned at the same time. This tempo felt right!

[@meszarosmate4257]

I was and stay impressed from Valentinas Lisitsa piano playing.. this sonata is one of my favourite of all, it shows so different emotions and yet still those harmonies in second movement, amazing, third mov also heartbreaking(in good way), the passages are iconic! :)

[@christianvennemann9008]

YES. My favorite Beethoven piano sonata!

[@Piano_improvisations]

I think this is by far the best apassionata 3rd movement I've ever heard

[@Fruzumpi]

Tu sei brava, sei un dono di Dio per tutto il mondo, il modo in cui suoni regala Speranza a chi ti ascolta e con l'uso intelligente della rete arrivi al cuore di tutti. Volevo esprimerti il mio grazie e il mio incoraggiamento se ce ne fosse bisogno.

[@sah5171]

The best version of Appassionata I've ever heard

[@baldassi2002]

as you can find the best, I consider the worst. Your Beethoven is always horrible. She just punches on the piano, nothing more. Either I don't know anything about beethoven or you ... lol

[@oumaimajamali8095]

@Sa H same here

[@sneadh1]

@@baldassi2002 Glenn Gould pounded the piano. She makes full use of piano and forte. Wonderful!

[@leemotosuwa]

@@baldassi2002 jealous

[@lionbtw6135]

I loved how Lang Lang played this piece, but now im in love with your interpretation of it, definetely my favorite

[@urituval]

I listened to it twice in a row. Inspirational, perfection becomes reality

[@patrikeklund2952]

Extraordinary. Like she is not at all playing with her fingers. Her mind and body chemistry controls her hand and lower forearm muscles. She doesn't even need the piano to do that. She can do it anywhere she wants, with or without a piano. Extraordinary.

[@alfredobestetti3767]

Virtuosa e tecnica superiori.Oggi irraggiungibile nel panorama pianistico.Grazie Dio di aver creato Valentina.

[@chardonnay5767]

There's no way to bring back the romantic era of classical composition, but it's an incredible boon to mankind to be able to witness something like this from an unassuming KZbin video.

[@Seanwxyz1]

Valentina is to piano what Jacqueline De Pre was to cello. She is matchless.

[@charliep777]

I love how you play. Whenever I hear someone else play, no matter how good, I think they could play with a little more emotion. A little passion. Like you. You've have spoiled us. Thank you for doing that.

[@wizardb222]

Perfect control and tone--one of the best performances of the sonata I have ever heard.

[@craigjamroz7585]

People have not invented a word for praise, worthy of this performance! , sooo beautiful yet powerful, so fast yet gentle, so much passion it brought tears to my eyes, a Grandmaster Class in piano performance!!! 🥲 Bravo!

[@user-mm1mp2ht6p]

Валентина , Валечка ! Ивестно ли Вам , что Вы - гений ? Браво , боависсимо !!!

[@L.M1792]

Can never quite comprehend how great it is to simply switch on a monitor and listen to such excellent renditions, so amazingly played. Breathtaking as ever. God bless you VL for taking the time to share your talents with us.

[@opticalmixing23]

May God bless you bud!

[@L.M1792]

@@opticalmixing23 and also you.

[@Tortuosit]

Human being is a mystery. The creations of Beethoven, the playing of Valentina... speechless.

[@L.M1792]

@@TortuositA great deal of order took place to provide the surroundings we now utilise for these personal improvements. VL is certainly one of those swept into this from an early age, and has flourished greatly in the process.

[@L.M1792]

@@Tortuosit Do you believe in human evolution?

[@SpatioTemporalEntity]

Good lord, that was so mesmerizing.

[@ntkira1076]

Валентина! Это непередаваемо красиво!!! Мечта - чтобы такая музыка звучала везде😊. Спасибо Вам!

[@user-eb5mc7tf1q]

ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО!!!Поразительное исполнение,до глубины души "пробирает"!Валентина,спасибо огромное за ваш труд!!!

[@brayanjoel3580]

It's 2:00 am, I was about to sleep and then I got the KZbin notification, I guess sleep time can wait😂 Valentina you are the best!❤️

[@brayanjoel3580]

@im dead I have almost 15 minutes of masterpiece left to listen😅

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

Dedication

[@evergreendreamer6425]

I’m like literally watching again. Last night I played your Beethoven Sonatas Vol. 3 on repeat when I went to bed. Your music reminds me of all that is so beautiful in life, and at a time in the world like this, I can’t say thank you enough for sharing it with us💚💜

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

As I've typed in other of her videos, she is a literal gift from God. There is no other explanation. No one is as good with their instrument as she.

[@randompianist5425]

Except for Beethoven Himself

[@francescocapodieci5813]

Grandissima interprete Valentina Lisitsa!

[@user-vz4fy8uw9y]

Я стараюсь не пропускать записи В.Лисицы в Ютубе. Она не гонится за сенсационностью. Но заняла своё прочное место среди мировых лидеров пианизма. Её игра академически добротна. Интерпретация всегда идентична замыслу композитора, поэтому именно её игру можно рекомендовать тем слушателями, которые не владеют нотами. Её записи, как правило, технически безупречны. Спасибо за "Аппассионату"!

[@braydonjackson7184]

can we appreciate those silky smooth trills?

[@galinanokolajewa2285]

Благодарим Валентина за потрясающее исполнение!

[@dennispacelli1007]

YES!!! Spasibo!

[@DirkdeZwijger]

This performance is beyond human. It pains me to say it but the coda of the third movement didn't really drag me like other performers did. But my god this was amazing, I will definitely listen to this again a lot more in the future probably

[@enricaduce4079]

Meraviglioso !Dolcezza, forza, allegria ,riflessione, ritmo, tutte le emozioni della vita espresse con la musica!!!!

[@alejandrolara4631]

You're the best pianist in the world, i love you, you're my inspiration. Greetings from Ecuador

[@natecook8482]

I feel like I’ve discovered a bridge to the heavens through your music. Have never felt this way listening to something before.

[@Nobilangelo]

Valentina again shows us that It takes great genius to play great genius.

[@christopheradamo3358]

Another brilliant performance by Valentina Lisitsa. But that's what we've come to expect.

[@DanyaYuvachev]

Визуальный образ прекрасен! ))) Про исполнение не говорю - оно прекрасно Разумеется ))

[@zackgames3173]

ate hoje nunca vi uma pianista melhor, parabéns, saudações da Amazônia brasil, continue com o seu trabalho magnifico, nossos ouvidos agradecem

[@JXS63J]

Somewhere Beethoven himself is smiling. If he spoke English he would be saying "That is how I envisioned this". Certainly this was worth the wait!

[@davidalvarez297]

No, Sir. How do you say that, if this is not played at the tempo BEETHOVEN INDICATED?

[@charlotterose6724]

@@davidalvarez297 But it is in the spirit of Beethoven? Did she capture the spirit of the music? I find it kind of ironic that people believe that some of the most creative people (composers) to ever walk the earth would have wanted their creations to remain stagnant, sacred statues. I would bet every time they performed them, they performed them differently.

[@davidalvarez297]

@@charlotterose6724 no. Beethoven put his tempo markings and he was very strict with following them. He even insisted that the premiere of the ninth symphony was a success BECAUSE THE TEMPO MARKINGS WERE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. He was kind of obsessed and very amazed at the invention his friend Maelzel created FOR HIM.

[@davidalvarez297]

@@charlotterose6724 A piece that is played too slow or fast, IN FACT, loses the character/the spirit that the composer put in it...

[@mt3545]

@@davidalvarez297 David, out of curiosity, are you saying she is playing it too slow or too fast? I'm going to assume too fast, but then I'll ask you if you prefer something like Glenn Gould's (I think) ridiculous interpretation, in which the first movement alone takes about 15 minutes! Also, one thing I sometimes here people criticize Lisitsa for is not putting her own "spin" on the music enough -- like she plays as if she's reading from a textbook (an assertion I certainly do not agree with). That being the case, though, I just find it kind of interesting and ironic that now some people are criticizing her FOR providing a unique interpretation!

[@marcialavine1272]

This is why I believe that the piano exemplifies the human condition utterly- the attempt to realize perfection from an imperfect instrument- and what those efforts can produce are always astonishing, breathtaking, and the reason why we continue to strive for that achievement in our daily lives.

[@DoVaBoVa]

Celestial piece of music, genius Composer, a Genius player and performance! Thank you!

[@eliotorrone4106]

¹0

[@olivierbolton8683]

one in a billion...Valentina

[@grigorygusev2191]

Нет слов, как гениально!

[@drjmansplace5174]

Undoubtedly this is the granddaughter of Franz Lisit the classical music artist. Well played ma'am.

[@nicolaspachecoarango]

Actually fun fact Liszt was the "grandson of Beethoven". Beethoven's student was Liszt teacher.

[@martinchan71]

Haven't had a piano to play for more than 2 years, now I want to sit in front of one again.

[@Youtube_deleted_my_favourites]

Wow, get a cheap digital at least?

[@user-rc1gd7pk5x]

_"- Командир, всё преходяще, а музыка вечна."_ Ну, теперь COVID однозначно победим!) Огромное спасибо, Вам, Валентина. _"- Будем жить!"_

[@user-mx5hl2ux1y]

Отлично сказано

[@hatlabo]

"Appassionata" uploaded 11 years ago was the first to touch your performance. I heard that clip over and over again. As the title suggests, I remember being amazed at how passionate the performance was. The delicate strength and tempo that appears in every note and every motif. Compared to other performers, your performance surpassed them and sounded brilliantly. This clip is just amazing for its deeper expression than it was for 11 years. I will continue to listen to you. We support from far away Japan.

[@Dixieland1806]

#FREE VALENTINA

[@pinoyrealm4891]

SHES SO PERFECT, the speed, the loudness, softness everything is so perfect!

[@antar9554]

You have brought Beethoven back to life!!!!!!!!

[@steliangrajdan7788]

With an extremely high level of knowledge and perception of the message given by the author through music, doubled by a talent completely out of the ordinary and technical as if from another world, Valentina manages to raise the audience to standing every time. Bravo!

[@kenstgern4955]

außergewöhnlich schöne Interpretation des ersten Teils! Ich kann die Tränen nicht halten.

[@kaleidoscopio5]

It is so good to see you active, Val. So, are we celebrating Xmas with Beethoven instead of Tchaikovsky? 😄

[@martinbassets]

honestly, i dont think its a problem HAHAHAHHAHAH

[@kofiLjunggren]

OMG, LMAO😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani2808]

C'mon it's beethoven's year tho

[@jwilliams575]

Beethoven's 250 birthday the 17th of December 2020

[@opticalmixing23]

Hi bud!

[@_Notomorrow_]

honestly the second movement goes straight to my soul, i cant put it into words but its AMAZING, to say the least

[@evergreendreamer6425]

Omg! I can hear him speaking as you play, Beethoven! It is so much more than your incredible talent and skill that breathes life into him , it is your passion and the sheer joy in which you play. Thank you💚💚💚💚💚

[@christopherjamesmarinopian8523]

You are so right. Keep that smile on behind your mask.

[@randompianist5425]

If I want to hear anyone play this Sonata, it is Valentina Lisitsa for sure!!! Amazing!!!!!!!

[@wordplayer17]

It just doesn't get any better than this.

[@user-rm7yz7kn8p]

beethoven doit avoir les larmes aux yeux en entendant une telle interprétation ! Lui qui était si exigeant !! Magnifique Valentina !!!!