Beethoven Sonata #4 E♭ major, Op. 7 Valentina Lisitsa

Beethoven 32 Piano Sonatas. Mosfilm Studios

I.. Allegro molto e con brio,
II. Largo, con gran espressione, in C major
III. Allegro, "Trio" in E♭ minor
IV. Rondo: Poco allegretto e grazioso,

[robertobarbieri]

É un piacere ascoltare l'interpretazione di una grandissima pianista, Valentina, ed è un piacere vedere le sue mani danzare sulla tastiera mentre ricreano, come per magia, la sublime musica di Beethoven.

[pcb]

Absolute perfection.. She understands the composers, rest notes, rythms, flow, tempo, time in a way that cant be properly written down on paper.

[alanblackwood]

I repeat what I've said before, that you Valentina get as close as any pianist to my idea of Beethoven's piano sonatas. The joy you've given me is untold. Happy New Year, Valentina, and may you go from strength to strength! Alan

[laisasaid]

I love the way she seems to be having so much fun!!! Always so natural and original. Absolutely perfect ❤

[luizmiranda]

Valentina embodies a mixture of joy, competence and dedication. Beethoven would love to hear her play his works.

[jc]

I never see a difference between your practicing and giving a concert. One is as divine as the other.
I'd pay good money to see you "practice" ANY day.

Much love to you Valentina and thanks for uploading these videos. They are a real treat.

[andersgranmo]

God bless Beethoven, 250 years old!!! God bless Lisitsa!!! (No comments) years old! But looks like 30 at most. TWO Love from Sweden!

[DorSar]

Прекрасно! Наконец-то я услышал 1-ю часть в настоящем темпе! Обычно пианисты не рискуют и берут темп "с запасом"))) Спасибо! Прекрасная соната!

[Priyadarshan_Nag]

In my opinion you’re the best who can play Beethoven’s music. The way you play is exactly how Beethoven would have intended his music to be played.

[rafaelubal]

What a superhuman endeavor you've taken on, Valentina. Just yesterday, I started practicing the 3rd mov. of the Tempest Sonata, inspired by your videos these weeks. All this material you're making available here provides immense value to classical music enthusiasts, and to humanity in general.

[rockholiday]

Nobody can touch her, she is the best of the best.

[darwincm]

Finally, Beethoven can hear his music through his eye. Valentina's visual performance is amazing!

[Desireyso]

She's an ANGEL, a Gift form God to The World and to me, and She's The Best... EVER!!! When I was young I used to hear renditions on Wilhelm Backhaus, Clara Haskil, Myra Hess, Claudio Arrau; later on, I listen Martha Argerich, Wilhelm Kempff, Sviatoslav Richter, among other amazing musicians... But VALENTINA... She´s DIVINE!!!

[arunaspilipauskas]

I always thought that women can't play Beethoven, but mrs. lisitsa changed my mind.Bravo.

[dark_go_ggio]

1st 0:00 0:00 2nd 6:50 6:50
0:00 0:00 6:50 6:50

3rd 15:53 15:53 4th 20:42 20:42
15:53 15:53 20:42 20:42

[ibenenson]

Crystal clear. As nobody is visible around, it is like a solo recital solely for me. Thank you!

[Charrakate]

This lady is from other world! Simply sensational...

[MartinetPhilippe]

Большое спасибо за этот музыкальный момент, вкусный как шоколадный эклер! Я не могу перестать слушать вас! Вы не должен так нас баловать! 💝🌹🌹🌹

[galinanokolajewa]

Благодарим Валентина за потрясающее исполнение!

[crewelocomanb]

As I've mentioned before, Valentina deserves full credit for bringing these early sonatas to the fore as they continue to be unjustly overlooked by major pianists on the international circuit. An illuminating and magnificent performance as usual.


Largo co gran espressione: music can only exist in relation to silence No composer (imho) has explored this relationship so revealingly as Beethoven. In this movement the pauses are as eloquent as the chordal progressions. The musical idea is so simple yet so utterly profound, not unlike the Andante con moto from the Appassionata. It is even more prophetic to understand this in the light of the malady that was befall him. Remember, this was written in 1796 before the onset of his deafness.