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    Valentina Lisitsa

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    Valentina Lisitsa's Music Party #ValentinaBristol

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    There ain't no party like a Valentina party! Chopin, Beethoven, a crowd-sourced programme, YouTube clips, a Classic FM live blog projected onto the back wall - it was all happening at the Bristol Proms.

    1. Bristol Proms 2014

      1. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      It's not a party without balloons! The stage is set, with our live blog projected on the wall, picking up tweets, Instagram pictures (and the odd gif) throughout the musical extravaganza. Photo: Andy Squire

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      2. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Counting the votes live on stage to make sure it isn't rigged. And then actually rigging it anyway. It's an informal concert after all! Photo: Classic FM

    3. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      3. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      And because it's a party, the audience are allowed to chill out on the stage on sofas, getting up close and personal to the pianist. Photo: Andy Squire

    4. Bristol Proms 2014

      4. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Photo: Andy Squire

    5. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      5. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Every facet of the music reflected in Valentina Lisitsa's face - and projected on to the screen behind, to bring the music to life. Photo: Andy Squire

    6. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      6. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Zooming in on the pianist's hands as she performs Beethoven. Photo: Andy Squire

    7. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      7. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      The view from the stage: a huge projection of every note played by the pianist. Photo: Andy Squire

    8. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      8. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Sheer concentration from Valentina, helped by the noise-cancelling headphones so she's fully immersed in the music. Photo: Andy Squire

    9. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      9. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      The view from the pit, as the audience relax on the floor with a pint. Photo: Andy Squire

    10. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      10. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      "Hey, everyone, come for a party round mine! Now, excuse me while I sit down at the piano and play ALL THE CHOPIN." An intense moment as Valentina performs moody Chopin Etudes. Photo: Andy Squire

    11. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      11. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      It's not just about the party atmosphere though - when the music starts, the lights focus solely on Valentina and her mesmerising playing. Photo: Andy Squire

    12. Bristol Proms Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Pro

      12. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Intense concentration from Valentina Lisitsa, who even performed during the interval! Photo: Andy Squire

    13. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      13. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      You can see the camera to Valentina's right, capturing her hands and facial expressions as she performs. Photo: Andy Squire

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      14. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      And because it's a party, random people can come on stage and play during the interval. Incredible. Photo: Classic FM

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      15. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Looks like Valentina likes our live blog, projected on the wall throughout the concert. Photo: Classic FM

    16. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      16. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Beethoven and balloons, a perfect combination. Photo: Andy Squire

    17. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      17. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      It's a celebration! A celebration of music, that is. Photo: Andy Squire

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      18. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Tom Morris explains the magic of the live blog between pieces. Photo: Classic FM

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      19. Valentina Lisitsa at the Bristol Proms

      Balloons! Photo: Classic FM

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