Rachmaninoff Variation 18 Rhapsody on Themes of Paganini Valentina Lisitsa

Live footage from the recording session. London Symphony Orchestra , Michael Francis conducting. The recording is available now on Decca. Get yours today! :-)

[RTam]

As someone else once said "this is the moment in Rachmaninov's music when the sun comes out"

[Fran_van_der_Geld]

This must be one of the greatest pieces of music ever written.

[MrMyking]

She's so strict on dynamics, and she's absolutely revolutionizing the piano world for others. Every note is always crisp, and plays it with so much passion. I absolutely love her.

[vernonh]

For me, it's the most beautiful music theme ever written that made me cry. There's a soul in it!

[bobg]

She is not only a pleasure to hear, she is so graceful in her movements. She seems to caress the piano, an instrument she doubtless loves.

[jan-pietervanwaasbergen]

I listen to this on sunday 15 march 2020, there is a crisis in the world with the Corona virus all over the world and in my country the Netherlands, but keep faith, solidarity take care of each other: and Rachmaninoff music is stronger than Corona. I wish you all the best, good health.

[janpanufnik]

I love her interpretations of Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Beethoven's music. She really understands these composers and plays their music in such natural and flowing manner. There's something really magical to her touch and interpretations and I can't even describe it. She can stroke the keys like it was a purring cat and at the same time, she can play with so much bravery and expression as if she was taming a wild beast. She's one of the most talented modern pianists. Invitation to Poland !!! :-)

[EixtremeDrummer]

The sync between pianist and orchestra is magnificent

[youreprobablygay]

This is my favorite composition in all of time.

My grandmother, a spectacularly talented and well known pianist and music teacher passed this Christmas Day. This was also one of her favorites, and I found a copy of it with notations for me written all over it by her today. So, of course I have to listen to it on repeat.

This pianist captures the emotion of this piece with splendor… thank you for sharing your talent, and for reviving a living memory of my grandmother for me today.

♥️

[Theernilll]

just for you guys to know, this one variation was made by playing Paganini's theme "upside down"

[HARDROCKFOREVER]

I love this wonderful pianist ! her sensitivity, musicality, energy, each note is a pure delicatessens, simply magical !

[petermeek]

She must be one of the best ever classical pianists. An absolute joy to listen to.

[fabiocaetanofigueiredo]

You're not a human being if you don't feel like your heart will explode when listening to this

[henriqueagostinhosilverio]

Every time I hear this fantastic melody, it makes me miss a time I certainly didn't live.

[lisajrieken]

I'm going to walk down the aisle to this and I'll probably be a wreck by the time I reach my future husband but it's beyond beautiful and I can't imagine any other piece for this special moment. Thank you Valentina! :)

[STUPIDMEMBER]

I found something more to love about Ms. Lisitsa: playing with orchestral accompaniment. It's incredible how talent shows best when required to "fit" into a Rachmaninoff composition and yet stand out, as one should, as the driving highlight. Valentina is amazing bringing this music to life for me. Thank you Valentina.

[elijahratswele]

this reminds me of my late brother, RIP my brothr everytym i play this song al childhood memories come back, on how you stood up for me, all the times we spent, but you were gone too soon

[paulburchell]

Impossible to listen to without a tears beginning to So beautiful. xx

[hillelme]

every moment each of those musicians spent practicing their instruments was SO worth it, because it allowed them to take part in this moment.
Magnificent! ❤

[glenndrake]

The incomparable Rachmaninoff. A beautiful, beautiful performance.