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Valentina Lisitsa
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Member Since1/25/2007
Band Websitewww.valentinalisitsa.com
Sounds LikeSchubert-Liszt Farewell (No.5 from the "Schwanengesang" DVD) Schubert-Liszt Taubenpost (N0.13 from the "Schwanengesang" DVD)
Record LabelNaxos
Type of LabelMajor


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Nov 21 2009 7:00P
Westminster Presbyterian Church Alexandria, Virginia

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   About Valentina Lisitsa
Described by critics as a "bona fide angel playing" and an "electrifying pianist", the Ukrainian-born Valentina Lisitsa has been receiving rave reviews since her arrival in the United States in 1991. With her multi-faceted playing described as "dazzling", Valentina is at ease in a vast repertoire ranging from Bach and Mozart to Shostakovich and Bernstein. With her highly individual and fearless approach to every work she performs, she has been greeted by enthusiastic audiences throughout the world. Born to a family of non-musicians in Kiev, Ukraine, Ms. Lisitsa began playing the piano at the age of three and performed her first solo recital at age four. But unlike most music prodigies, Valentina did not think about a career as a concert pianist. She had a different dream - to become a professional chess player! With a minimum of practice time, she sailed through the Kiev Conservatory, winning competitions along the way, by relying on her extraordinary sight-reading abilities and photographic memory. Valentina attributes her effortless technique to hours of mindless repetition of the most difficult passages while simultaneously devouring a books that interested her, which she kept open on her music stand. This way, she explains, she was able to convince her family that she was practicing. It was only when she met Alexei Kuznetsoff, a fellow student at the Conservatory and her future partner in life as well as in duo-pianism , that Valentina started thinking about music seriously. Mr. Kuznetsoff, a very serious and knowledgeable musician, became the major influence on Valentina's transformation from dazzling virtuoso into extraordinary musician. The first major enterprise undertaken by the young couple turned out to be not only a great success but a turning point in their lives. They decided to prepare for the most important two-piano competition in the world -"The Murray Dranoff Two Piano Competition" in the United States. In one year of intense work they achieved something which ordinarily takes decades--becoming a seamless unity as a duo-piano team. Their "reward", in addition to winning first prize in the 1991 Competition , was an opportunity to move to the United States and launch a career as one of the most highly -esteemed piano duos in the country , beginning with their orchestral debut at the Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center in New York . Although they didn't know it, the solo career of Ms. Lisitsa was about to take off as well, thanks to a bit of luck, if one can call it luck to find one unplayable piano at a scheduled two-piano recording session. Rather than calling the day off it was suggested that Valentina try recording some solo works. This impromptu recording session resulted in two more CDs - but this time solo CDs - and the launch of Valentina's highly successful solo career. Soon she was performing in the world's most prestigious concert venues, from New York's Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, to Vienna's Musikverein, to Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. Having well over 30 concerti in her repertoire, she crisscrossed the globe performing with such orchestras as the Sao Paolo Symphony in Brazil, the New Zealand Philharmonic, and the Prague Chamber Orchestra. Valentina is also frequently invited to participate in chamber music performances with such prominent musicians as the cellist Lynn Harrell, violinists Ida Haendel and Hilary Hahn. She has recorded eight CDs for the Audiofon Record Company, and her DVD of the 24 Chopin Etudes is the first in a series of her music videos. Two more DVDs-one of Schubert-Liszt songs and another of virtuoso masterpieces, including Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit and Liszt's Don Juan - are scheduled for release in the fall of 2006. Valentina Lisitsa is a Bösendorfer artist. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

Rachmaninoff Etude Tableau Op. 39. No.6

Rossini-Thalberg Fantasy on "Barber of Seville"
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Chopin Etude Op 10. No.4 c sharp minor (from the DVD)

Chopin Etude Op.25 No.6 g sharp minor (from the DVD) Chopin Etude Op.25 No. 12 c minor (from the DVD)

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Pier Carlo Penta

Pier Carlo Penta



Nov 7 2009 6:08 PM

Hello Valentina !!!
Your playng lifts every composition and spirit.
With admiration....
Pier Carlo Penta From Italy
DAVILMAR Plays Davilmar PIANO CONCERTO IN C MINOR

DAVILMAR Plays Davilmar PIANO CONCERTO IN C MINOR



Nov 1 2009 4:39 PM

I just finished listening to your music. You play with such feeling and incredible dynamics.
While I was listening, I seemed to have drifted off to a place of tranquility and peace.
Thanks for gracing me with a wonderful morning, where I could actually escape to another world for a while.


Peace and Blessings
lullaby orchestra

lullaby orchestra



Oct 26 2009 1:10 AM

Hi!

New track on Lullaby orchestra’s page!

“Allright”
featuring Angela McCluskey

You’re welcome!


Bye
Davilmar "he wrote a sad song

Davilmar "he wrote a sad song



Oct 24 2009 9:08 PM

Love your Music My Dear Friend
Graeme of Busby

Graeme Macfothaidh
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Oct 21 2009 6:28 PM

Thank you for adding me.
Graeme
Shimaine

Claudia Shimaine Brìgnoli



Oct 21 2009 6:16 PM

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!
WELCOME AMONG MY FRIENDS!
XOX,

Shimaine
Palocsay Lester

Palocsay Lester



Oct 21 2009 5:50 PM

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e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw

e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw



Oct 21 2009 3:20 PM

Thank you for the friendship!
Hope all is wonderful and
well in your world. Please
take good care and
enjoy ...
Collettivo Teatro Folk

Collettivo Teatro Folk



Oct 21 2009 1:06 PM

Great atmosphere, beautiful look, classic magic sound! Is extraordinary numbered among his friends as a great musician Valentina Lisitsa. Thanks for the valuable friendship .. your music unites the world.
Peppe Basile Collettivo Teatro Folk Roma Italy
Livio

Livio



Oct 21 2009 1:00 PM

Hi Valentina!! thanks for the add!! you're the best!! i hope to see you live soon!!!

kisses

Livio
Julius Three Monks band organist

Paolo Lazzeri



Oct 21 2009 12:46 PM

NEOGOTHIC GREETINGS
ウサツキ

ウサツキ



Oct 16 2009 2:21 PM

Hi Valentina!

Have a happy day and a beautiful weekend♥

Lots of love

Thank you for your everything.

ありがとうございます

ウサツキ

Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Oct 11 2009 11:21 AM

I wish You a blessed Sunday!!!!

Good mood to you!

Life-Music-Love
LightHeart

LightHeart



Oct 11 2009 1:12 AM

HI PAL
nadjaism

Atsushi Murakami



Oct 8 2009 1:02 PM

Japan's website, the things you "Advent witch" I was referred to. You are being rude it. But is really great. #arigato
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Captain Boot Scoops (Mulligan Family)



Sep 26 2009 11:25 AM

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Sep 20 2009 5:56 PM

Hallo. Thank you for adding me as a friend. I've never heard the first Rach Sonata op.28 in such a expressive and emotional manner before. Is there a DVD or CD of you coming out with this great piece?? I think there is generally a shortage of good recordings of this piece.... and your interpretation is stunningly beautiful!
Angelo De Angelis

Angelo De Angelis



Sep 20 2009 5:17 PM

Tutti i giorni ascolto le tue musiche su Youtube e non mi stanco mai di sentirti suonare....sei fantastica...sei un "sogno" per chi ama il pianoforte e la Musica Classica...
Il tuo Rachmaninoff...come tutti gli altri autori è perfetto!
I like your music....you are an unbelievable...pianist!!!
Continuerò a sentirti .... per sempre!!

Everyday I listen to your performances on Youtube and I never get tired of hearing you playing... you're fantastic... you're a dream for those who love the piano and classical music. Your Rachmaninoff... like any other composers is uncomparable!
I like your music.. you are an unbelievable... pianist!!!
I'll always go on listening to you!!

A kiss from Naples,
Angelo De Angelis
{My inner child is awake}

Lisa Larkin



Sep 13 2009 5:49 PM

I hope you have a wonderful week full of many wonderful opportunities and brilliant possibilities. Take care! xx
Agnes Milewski

Agnes Milewski



Sep 13 2009 11:38 AM

Dear Friends, this is just a quick note to let you know that this is the last chance to get a physical copy of my first album "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls". I'm going to release my new album this fall (subscribe to my blog if you want to be informed!) and the first one will then be only available as a download version. So if you prefer a proper CD - like I do! - a record you can really hold in your hands, with all the artwork and stuff - this is your chance! :-) Grab your hard copy of "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls" now on CD Baby while stocks last! buy/download "Pretty Boys and Ugly Girls @ cdbaby.com! http://cdbaby.com/cd/agnesmilewski Wishing you all the best, Agnes www.agnesmilewski.com
CARLO FILIPE

CARLO FILIPE



Sep 5 2009 4:08 PM

Oi Valentina! Have a perfect weekend! Kiss,
Carlo.
Terzo Orecchio

Franko Russo



Sep 1 2009 11:03 AM

Ciao Valentina,
many thanks for accepted friendship! :)

All the best,
Franko
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts



Aug 31 2009 2:57 PM

Thank you for the add!
Beppe Lante

Beppe Lante



Aug 31 2009 9:35 AM

Hi Valentina!
Congratulations and thanks for all!
Beppe
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