Jan Lisiecki - Chopin Nocturne Op.48 No.1 in C Minor

3rd February, 2017
Zurich, Switzerland
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[GiovLig]

Brave.
He gave his interpretation, that sounds actually fairly convincing. He started slightly faster than the pianist you usually hear and then he kept the precise "double tempo" on the last section.
As a result, he's not only brave and respectful, but also found a way to send shivers down your spine.
Chopin is not only and always a "talent de chambre de malade", but he can be strong, resolute, angry, desperate.
This interpretation had all that.

[gabet.]

I feel like the most controversial interpretations are the most beloved by the people who enjoy them. I think this is the most beautiful performance I've ever heard.

[NikitaSelivanov-lw]

The best interpretation had I ever heard! Tempo of final part is insane

[dpaul]

Wow! This interpretation brings in a whole new dimension.... Magnificent rendition and It does make sense in a whole new way

[Hector-mdjv]

this man almost made me drop tears in the ending. I think that agitato is the best way to end this incredible nocturne, it's as if Chopin was trying to combine all of his sadness and anger together, simply marvellous.

[benwilcox]

This is my absolute favorite interpretation of this piece in the world. The way he plays the coda and 4:38 is completely unreal and its amazing

[PSHEYACOOL]

Гениальное исполнение! Можно подумать, что это немного истерично, но именно так я и вижу эту музыку... Шопен - поэт боли, и в этом исполнении я чувствую эту боль и отчаяние... перед финальной кульминацией он ярко выделяет басы, которые звучат, как роковой колокол судьбы...он понял всю суть этой музыки... браво!

[octavianraducostea]

I don't even know what to say, I was left in awe! Magnificent, this is genius!! 🤯

[stumpand]

For the people complaining that the doppio section is too fast, he plays it slower on his album of Nocturnes (the whole album is fantastic). This was a live performance, and it can be hard to get the tempo right with performance jitters. This piece starts off with lento quarter notes then that last section goes to doppio triplets. So if you start a little fast (which he did), the ending feels much faster than it should.

Either way I love the feel of the music and the choices he made. Fantastyczny!

[aloofmusician]

What a brave interpretation, the last part was absolutely phenomenal, so many shivers down my spine, I actually felt for the first time the music.

[fabiopalma]

I've listen to like a thousand interpretations of this piece. I don't " understand" and connect with any other Chopin nocturne as much as this one. And I simply adore the intensity of this interpretation. I will listen a hundred times to it

[alejandroespinoza]

Magnifique artiste, splendide pianiste, Bravo Jan Lisiecki ! On croit découvrir Chopin que par pur plaisir l’on vient d’oublier pour l’entendre à nouveau sous l’impulsion fervente de ce jeune, ce merveilleux jeune ! La luminosité de ses contrechamps et dans la sensualité de ses « presque » rubato ! C’est un alliage d’intelligence et sensualité et sa tenue corporel discrète… comme un artiste qui vient nous donner… nous offrir Chopin… Merci et longue vie Jan Lisiecki !

[alexvojdani]

This guy tapped into a monstrous rage at some point during this piece, God this might be favourite performance ever of this piece!

[silabayir]

all the people can play this by looking at the sheets but “he” plays it with such a passionate way and this makes me feel something, this is what makes it played by him. This is art. Piano doesn’t play itself or Chopin doesn’t play it, “he” plays it.

[Musicadora]

Lisiecky's interpretations are tenderness to my ears, Joy to my heart and never-before-known interpretive capacity to my brain. Thank you very much for this moment of happiness.

[retrogamerdave]

Hats off gentlemen, a genius. His boldness reminds me of Ivo Porgorelich and that is a compliment.

[gixelz]

this is my favorite interpretation of this piece, ever. it might not be competition winning, but i'll be damned if i don't listen to this recording ten times more than others. it's unique, has passion, and is convincing. well done

[KirilIliev_Utube]

Brave, innovative, to the extent that some may criticize it, but very, very artistic. Not very solipsistic (closed unto itself) first part, wide major part, exploding bomb octaves leading to that climax with the trill where everything explodes in glory. A very fast third (double speed) part where after the exposive bright climax this is the only dramatically possible alternative - everything is said and done. Brilliant closing passage which is so alone and hanging in nothing. Very very artistic.

[francescalittle]

Wow that interpretation was absolutely amazing! It gave me chills!

[Ernesto]

I found his interpretation interesting. And I liked it, even in the loud octaves and the fast Doppio Movemento. Being familiar with every note, I found that the speed didn't take clarity away but made it more dramatic. Different, but as good as any other first class interpretation.