Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical piano with Valentina Lisitsa's captivating live performance at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. Captured in 2012 and released on January 1st of that same year under Decca Music Group Ltd., this album is a testament to Lisitsa's virtuosity and her deep connection with the piano.
Spanning a little over an hour and ten minutes, the album is a rich tapestry of classical masterpieces, including works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. From the hauntingly beautiful "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven to the lyrical "Liebestraum" by Liszt, each piece is performed with a level of technical brilliance and emotional depth that only Valentina Lisitsa can deliver.
The album opens with Chopin's Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5, setting the stage for a journey through some of the most beloved and challenging works in the classical piano repertoire. Highlights include the virtuosic "La Campanella" from Liszt's Grandes Etudes de Paganini and the evocative Nocturnes by Chopin.
Valentina Lisitsa's Live At The Royal Albert Hall is not just a collection of performances; it's a celebration of the piano and a showcase of one of today's most dynamic and expressive pianists. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
10 Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Sergei Rachmaninoff, Valentina Lisitsa
Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise": Bagatelle No. 25 in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise" - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Valentina Lisitsa
Grandes Etudes de Paganini, S141: No. 3 in G sharp minor ("La Campanella") - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Franz Liszt, Valentina Lisitsa
13 Préludes op.32: No. 5 in G major - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Sergei Rachmaninoff, Valentina Lisitsa
3 Nocturnes Op. 9: No. 2 in B Flat Major - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Frédéric Chopin, Valentina Lisitsa
2 Poèmes, Op. 32: 1. Poème in F sharp - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Alexander Scriabin, Valentina Lisitsa
2 Poèmes, Op. 32: 2. Poème in D - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Alexander Scriabin, Valentina Lisitsa
13 Préludes op.32: No. 12 in G Sharp Minor: Allegro - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Sergei Rachmaninoff, Valentina Lisitsa
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 -"Moonlight": 1. Adagio sostenuto - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Ludwig van Beethoven, Valentina Lisitsa
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 -"Moonlight": 2. Allegretto - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Ludwig van Beethoven, Valentina Lisitsa
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 -"Moonlight": 3. Presto agitato - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Ludwig van Beethoven, Valentina Lisitsa
13 Préludes op.32: No. 10 in B minor: Lento - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Sergei Rachmaninoff, Valentina Lisitsa
Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Frédéric Chopin, Valentina Lisitsa
3 Etudes de Concert, S.144: No. 3 in D flat "Un sospiro" (Allegro affettuoso) - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Franz Liszt, Valentina Lisitsa
8 Etudes, Op. 42: No. 3 in F sharp minor - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Alexander Scriabin, Valentina Lisitsa
Liebestraum No. 3 in A flat, S.541 No. 3: Liebestraum No. 3 in A Flat, S.541 - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Franz Liszt, Valentina Lisitsa
Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39: No. 6 in A minor - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Sergei Rachmaninoff, Valentina Lisitsa
Nocturne No. 8 in D flat, Op. 27 No. 2 - Live At The Royal Albert Hall/2012Frédéric Chopin, Valentina Lisitsa
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