Pianist Jan Lisiecki performs Beethoven's cadenzas (2020)

Recorded in 2020 as part of our Virtual Festival, this hour includes conversation between Music Director Peter Oundjian and pianist Jan Lisiecki about the cadenzas that accompany Beethoven's piano concertos, as well as engaging performances by Lisiecki.

[JackStevenson]

This young man has it all and always has. What a gift for us who have the opportunity to hear him play. What kind of memory does he have to recall literature instantly? What kind it intellect does he have to be able to form a coherent analysis at the moment? What about his superpowers, his technique, and his musicality? He even looks good, handsome, and fit! Again, he has it all.

[williamlueximing]

I returned to this video clip and put it on loop for auto-replay and the more I listen to it, the more my appreciation for Jan Lisiecki grows. I am simply grateful that the Lord has sent us such a divine pianist to remember that there is always something positive to fall back on and to look forward to when tuning in to the fantastic performance on the piano by Jan Lisiecki when so much negativity mushrooms around the world.

[SunshineChoir]

This is a kind of video I really like. Most of musicians are able to play very good but they are not able to explain it well. Thank you both for making such wonderful programs,

[williamximinglue]

The two were obviously having a great time talking about the genius and musicality of Beethoven, and while at it, they brought tons of sheer joy and bliss to the world because Jan Lisiecki is indeed a bundle of pleasant surprises non-stop. Gotta love that other-worldly pianist!

[alejandroespinoza]

quel splendide artiste! Quel talent musical! quel don de la nature généreuse et vital de ce jeune! Bravo cher Jan!

[williamlueximing]

A total cliche for a borrowed paraphrase, but we are blessed to have a young but already quite established concert pianist in Jan Lisiecki as 'God must be missing an angel'. He is more than a professional musician because he is a thinker and a philosopher and music is his preferred tool of communications. It is easy to understand that his winning personality due to his accessibility wins him the world, and the more people get to know him, the better people appreciate classic music through him. He is indeed a gift of God and he is God's grace personified.

[alejandroespinoza]

what a splendid artist! What musical talent! what a gift of the generous and vital nature of this young man! Well done dear Jan!

[kfparis]

What à great pianist !!!
Just saw him perform in Paris France maison de la radio !
Amazing concert

[cathylu]

Thanks for the video. Great analysis by Jan and Peter. It’s great to see them having so much fun analyzing these cadenzas. Wonderful playing Jan. Wish for more videos like this.

[gonzalovaldivia]

Completamente didáctico. Muchas gracias y felicidades por la iniciativa.

[brightn]

자신이 연주하는 곡에 대한 엄청난 열정과 기쁨이 넘치는 그의 모습을 보면서 젊지만 그가 얼마나 뛰어난 피아니스트인지 알 수 있는 영상입니다. 얀 리치에스키라는 피아니스트를 알게 되어 기쁩니다

[segundogermansalazarnarvae]

Impresionante explicación, habilidad y expresión, tal como Beethoven desearía sentirlo.felicitaciones a Jan y su entrevistador.

[srothbardt]

Very interesting! Excellent discussion and playing!

[MariaRodrigues-bvco]

Ele é o "DEUS DA BELEZA: APOLO ! BELE, A PERFEITA EM UM SER HUMANO. SOMADO À ARTE MUSICAL, NÃO FALTA MAIS NADA !!!
É MARAVILHOSAMEN-
TE L I N D O °°❤❤❤❤

[ttrons]

I see him as a pianist for a while then musical conductor.

[sofiae]

I missed something really important in this, but didn't they talk about the second theme of the Second Concerto and then he played the second theme of the first concerto? Please, someone, tell me what I missed here.

[hhsrrrr]

Whatever happens before a performance, don't spill water on your shirt like Yo-Yo Ma did, lol!

[samuelj.hardman]

This handsome young man is a superb musician---a live-wire who gives music lovers a delightful shock. Indeed, Beethoven had many beautiful ideas; however, he was never quite sure what to do with them---hence the boring repetition.

[carlhopkinson]

How about playing the cadenza first and THEN analyzing it.