Liberace's rendition of (originally known as the "Chop Waltz" ) is one of his most celebrated concert showpieces, famously blending technical virtuosity with his signature flamboyant showmanship. Performance History and Recordings
While Liberace popularized the flamboyant arrangement, the original "Chopsticks" was composed in 1877 by . Liberace Chopsticks
: The name "Chopsticks" comes from the "chopping" motion used to strike the keys with the hands held vertically, little fingers down. Liberace's rendition of (originally known as the "Chop
: His version often starts with the traditional simple melody before evolving into a complex "Chopsticks Fantasy," featuring rapid-fire arpeggios, boogie-woogie sections, and dramatic improvisations. Origins of the Piece : His version often starts with the traditional
: The arrangement first appeared on his album An Evening with Liberace , recorded for the Columbia label.
Watch Liberace's iconic high-energy performance of 'Chopsticks,' which showcases the evolution from the simple children's tune to a virtuosic concert piece: 1953 Liberace - Chopsticks YouTube• Jul 3, 2019 1953 Liberace - Chopsticks Jul 3, 2019 YouTube·The78Prof
: She published the work under the name Arthur de Lulli.
