Menahem Pressler - Clair de Lune - Debussy | Podium Witteman

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  • Опубликовано: 9 апр 2018
  • De 94-jarige pianist Menahem Pressler speelt Clair de Lune van Claude Debussy.
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  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 9 месяцев назад +48

    To be 94 and still having this in his fingers is a small miracle. Rest in Peace, grand Maestro.

  • @GamjaField
    @GamjaField 6 лет назад +356

    He is 94 years old 👏👍

    • @huanzhang76
      @huanzhang76 3 года назад +2

      yet his sound is full of freshness and childish dream...

    • @beervandijk4986
      @beervandijk4986 3 года назад +4

      I’m hardwarmed by the fact he’s still alive today at age 97

    • @daltonvargas15
      @daltonvargas15 Год назад +3

      99 now and still kicking.

  • @Leeuwtje1979
    @Leeuwtje1979 8 месяцев назад +18

    When older people play the piano it is more genuine and raw. More emotions and more experience. Rest in peace you will never be forgotten.

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 года назад +54

    Those old hands still have the magic in them..

  • @AndrewSowerby
    @AndrewSowerby 4 года назад +340

    Sure, those old hands stumble a few times, but his interpretation of this piece is one of the finest I've ever heard. The lightness of touch, and the profound soulful nature of his playing is incredibly moving.
    Bravo, maestro.

    • @ThomasDawkins88
      @ThomasDawkins88 4 года назад +18

      The total control, the levels of color and shading in this interpretation would be stunning from a pianist a quarter his age. At 94, it's almost inconceivable and that much more glorious.

    • @logotrikes
      @logotrikes 4 года назад +7

      @@ThomasDawkins88 Yes indeedy Thomas. I'm 22 years younger than this pianist, so there is hope for me still....

    • @44atpiano
      @44atpiano 4 года назад +2

      Bravo ! el maestro

    • @PeterLaman
      @PeterLaman 3 года назад +7

      The emotion and beautiful rendering is way more important than each tiny note being 100% accurate.

    • @lyndaunknown720
      @lyndaunknown720 3 года назад +9

      'Forget the 'stumble'!😲 He was absolutely FANTASTIC! ('Just my opinion, I guess...😟)

  • @SludgeYT
    @SludgeYT 2 года назад +46

    Niet alleen is dit heel prachtig gespeeld, bijna alle noten waren op tijd, wat erg moeilijk is sinds het in 9/8 geschreven is.

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 года назад +96

    Claude Debussy would be proud of him playing.

  • @mr.dynamite2543
    @mr.dynamite2543 5 лет назад +91

    I’m so glad to be human.

  • @fernandoserico77
    @fernandoserico77 5 лет назад +210

    When you are this old, it’s like being child again because when you play people say “he’s good despite his age”

    • @ilovetiananmen
      @ilovetiananmen 4 года назад +2

      ha ha ha, I love your comment.

    • @paulabuck5976
      @paulabuck5976 4 года назад +5

      Life is a circle... he’s come full circle; wonderful

    • @boulderbash4890
      @boulderbash4890 4 года назад

      Hahahahaha

    • @Fildoggy
      @Fildoggy 4 года назад

      never thought of this ur so right

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 года назад +84

    He does the best job I've ever heard of this before.. his timing and speed is impeccable.. the best..

    • @beecolor
      @beecolor 2 года назад +2

      Not really impeccable but very poetic

    • @aaronholman8288
      @aaronholman8288 Год назад +1

      I agree wholeheartedly. The delivery is perfection

  • @DavidChristieCareerCafe
    @DavidChristieCareerCafe 5 лет назад +37

    100% heart.

  • @jhjoo96
    @jhjoo96 Год назад +18

    Maestro, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. R.I.P. 🙏

  • @jesusislordsavior6343
    @jesusislordsavior6343 3 года назад +23

    I recall taking a couple of coaching sessions with him nearly 40 years ago, when he was in his prime. He was very helpful, if a little intimidating. He knew how to elicit attention to detail quickly, saying for example during one passage that I was playing like a man with no ears. One thing may be said without any doubt: HE HAD EARS. This was the basis of his outstanding reputation as a chamber musician---------along with a tremendous amount of work.
    It is still evident in this performance.

  • @LorenzoOnTour
    @LorenzoOnTour Год назад +21

    RIP Maestro. We are truly grateful for this wondrous piece.

  • @bigal05171957
    @bigal05171957 4 года назад +34

    How BEAUTIFUL life is to have such wonderful music

  • @artmontesa1
    @artmontesa1 4 года назад +60

    His emotions are flowing through his fingers onto the piano keys. Incredible!

  • @markandrews1219
    @markandrews1219 5 лет назад +157

    This is the first time I have listened to Menahem Pressler and his performance was outstanding regardless of age. It always amazes me how a piece can sound so different from one musician to another. On top of that each piano and auditorium contribute their unique influence on the ‘colours’ we hear. It feels like today you gave me a present yet it is your birthday, congratulations on your 95th orbit of the solar system.

    • @gilgemash
      @gilgemash 5 лет назад +2

      I agree. Congratulations, Sir, on the 95th 💫 orbit . And the most delightful rendition.

  • @TehFreaky1
    @TehFreaky1 6 лет назад +116

    Wonderful performance. Though he doesn't play the piece picture perfect, I it's beautiful to think of all the past moons hes seen and how hes playing with all those emotions through his old hands. After all, Clair de Lune = Moonlight

  • @daniel3231995
    @daniel3231995 4 года назад +18

    I really like the closeups of the audience. 1:30 is how i feel whenever this plays calms me down no matter what mood.

  • @BilalAtabeyOfficial
    @BilalAtabeyOfficial Год назад +3

    A very humble and a dignified gentleman, we will miss you..!
    RIP

  • @harrykreger3000
    @harrykreger3000 3 года назад +5

    Before I scrolled down, I thought: If only Maestro Debussy could hear Maestro Pressler play this piece. Then I scrolled down and saw that Mr. David Mckinney beat me to the punch. And I scrolled down further and saw that he beat me to the punch again: His timing is impeccable. May I add that he played it with his very soul - and perhaps that of Debussy's also. Oops, I just read where Mr. Andrew Soerby mentioned 'soulful nature.' Simply amazing!!

    • @hansdekorver7365
      @hansdekorver7365 3 года назад +1

      I am not sure what Debussy would think of this. But o.k. , with 94 years.

    • @harrykreger3000
      @harrykreger3000 3 года назад +1

      @@hansdekorver7365 I'm obivously not sure either, but for this plebian I just loved it.

  • @tomcat4139
    @tomcat4139 Год назад +2

    I just found out about him today, the first time i listened to the sound of his touch is really touching the soul, so sad that he passed away a week ago and i just found out about him today RIP 😔

  • @steelymanfan7276
    @steelymanfan7276 Год назад +2

    The only song that penetrates the mind no matter what mood, the 3rd fifth or one hundredth time of listening to it.

  • @aniruddhvasishta8334
    @aniruddhvasishta8334 4 года назад +7

    I see comments saying he isn't playing this perfectly but I don't really notice wrong notes or anything. But this is my favorite interpretation of this piece especially the part at 2:30

  • @diannecox7187
    @diannecox7187 4 года назад +11

    This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Bravo to the pianist.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

  • @thomasnmuziani6421
    @thomasnmuziani6421 Год назад +4

    Mr. Pressler confirms that a gentle touch and sublime interpretation shines much farther than bombastic bravado. The exquisite beauty of shading he brings to this piece made me believe I was hearing it for the first time. Magnificent experience.

  • @gk-zb1jr
    @gk-zb1jr Год назад +3

    His rendition of this piece is my favorite

  • @marinefeinberg6700
    @marinefeinberg6700 5 лет назад +8

    That was so beautiful. Love. Clair de Lune. Reminds me of my brother.

  • @carlossmith4927
    @carlossmith4927 6 лет назад +12

    He caresses the keys to entice them to make music. Inspiration beyond words, only notes...

  • @user-qi8wi2ty5w
    @user-qi8wi2ty5w Год назад +3

    Excelentísimo concertista, sensacional , maravilloso. Envío a este intérprete un afectuoso saludo y mil felicitaciones.Desde Argentina .Bs. As. Vaya un gran aplauso.😊❤

  • @innocentoctave
    @innocentoctave 3 года назад +5

    This is a performance that allows the listener to hear the piece as coherent, a single conception. A few trivial errors are eminently ignorable. This is music: far better than technical perfection. The player's humility and commitment are audible throughout.

  • @ggwoman
    @ggwoman 4 года назад +15

    Touches my heart. Such a sensitive beauty from those wonderful old hands.

  • @francoisparis6486
    @francoisparis6486 2 года назад +1

    La douleur de chacun… et donc celle de tous. Tout ça, dans une oeuvre, en seulement quelques notes qui sont magiquement interprétées. Mais aussi l'"espoir et l'optimiste, c'est divin, pour moi c'est le lien entre dieu et les hommes. La musique. Merci Menahem Pressler et M. Debussy.

  • @polryheul7395
    @polryheul7395 2 года назад +3

    The best interpretation ever of Debussy's masterpiece.

  • @Jonas-np9io
    @Jonas-np9io 2 года назад +2

    Many classical pieces are beautiful, anywhere in the period from Bach to Strauss through the centuries. But this one by Debussy is special because it’s making you seat in absolute silence and when it’s done you forgot what you were doing. Captivating, just like Pressler.

  • @antoniocarloscunha6364
    @antoniocarloscunha6364 Год назад +4

    De fato, não há outra postura da plateia a não ser ficar hipnotizada por essa maravilha de música. E muito bem interpretada.

  • @imeldaancheta4553
    @imeldaancheta4553 4 года назад +5

    Beautiful! Absolutely just beautiful! Makes me fall in love!

  • @kireinaintantauriska6045
    @kireinaintantauriska6045 3 года назад +1

    Dear Grand Pa,
    I spent my teenage life to share with you from how you teach life and always pick me up from school. I am happy to be your grand daughter. There are much time I consider to wishing that I'm gonna share my happiness till I married, but this year God much give a love to you. He took you without anybody's permission. I hope you fill in peace and find grand mother at there and let both of you seeing us in here have a piece and happy life. For the shake of both of you. Lately, this music has bring me alot of joy and sorrow but yet bring me piece. And when I saw this video, he play it with heart and he suddenly reminds me to you. If only you still here, but life say it other.

  • @user-lx2et2tj9i
    @user-lx2et2tj9i Год назад +1

    thanks, Maestro you will be missed. R.I.P.

  • @rodolfo0506
    @rodolfo0506 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful way of entering in adulthood, serenity, peaceful, above the bumps coming out from competences and showings.

  • @mikeguthrie5432
    @mikeguthrie5432 3 года назад +3

    I must say that Mr. Pressler's version of "Clair de Lune", was the most touching rendition That I have heard. It's so soothing calming to me. Bravo Sir, Bravo!

  • @pianoman8827
    @pianoman8827 2 года назад +3

    My favorite piece of all time. It always takes me to another place in my mind and you performed it beautifully. Beautiful touch and emotion. Bravo
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @martinjohnston4274
    @martinjohnston4274 4 года назад +6

    A truly fabulous and unique interpretation of this beautiful piece. Nothing short of gorgeous sir!

  • @Shost7
    @Shost7 4 года назад

    Absolutely perfect , touching and beautiful. Bravo Maestro!!

  • @lyndaunknown720
    @lyndaunknown720 3 года назад

    Simply GORGEOUS! I can't get enough! 'Put this in a play-back loop!!!!!

  • @yaellevy1226
    @yaellevy1226 Год назад +1

    Magistrale.... Tout en
    Émotion !

  • @lilianabartosi7356
    @lilianabartosi7356 2 года назад +2

    That is an absolutly wonderful piece!

  • @MrZooBreak
    @MrZooBreak 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful dynamics, expressive timing. So fluid. Beautiful rendition!

  • @arethawalker1724
    @arethawalker1724 3 года назад

    I'm inTears😢. 94 years old! God bless this man🙏🏾 Beautiful👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @user-ky6yb4tt5j
    @user-ky6yb4tt5j 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your beautiful Clair de Lune , Maestro Menahem Pressler. Looking for the Moonlight with tearly eyes. Unfortunately, no Moon tonight here, but our Maestro showed us how it shines.

  • @ExCuriousKitsuneChshire
    @ExCuriousKitsuneChshire 7 месяцев назад +2

    Magnificent, gorgeous stunning, and an elegant master piece. ❤😊😊❤

  • @irinavinnikova3200
    @irinavinnikova3200 2 года назад +1

    This is really something magic, imponderable, elusive.... Claire de Lune... Fantastic interpretation!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!!

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 года назад +3

    Magical and breathtaking performance.. good job buddy

  • @thomanation
    @thomanation 4 года назад +3

    Great Artist ! Very moving performance

  • @synergiesabound1007
    @synergiesabound1007 11 месяцев назад

    Such a joy to seek and discover interpretations of favorite compositions.

  • @franklinleonsuarez2525
    @franklinleonsuarez2525 5 лет назад +5

    Una gran obra maestra interpretada por un gran maestro. Que dicha poder escucharle. Bravìsimo.

  • @carmenaballi
    @carmenaballi 5 лет назад +9

    Qué bonito tocar a esta edad así, la música mantiene el cerebro y el alma bien vivos, me encanta, gracias por compartirlo, me parece fantástico, bravo!

  • @sunilsolanki
    @sunilsolanki 5 месяцев назад

    Such a delicate and emotional rendition of this... Thank you so very much for this Maestro.

  • @zoesummer1076
    @zoesummer1076 2 года назад +3

    The most beautiful and deeply felt playing of this piece I've ever heard. No need to rush through everything like so many musicians do nowadays just to show their technical prowess.

    • @WOWTODAZ
      @WOWTODAZ Год назад

      Indeed that incredibly silly

  • @Franco-ng3tz
    @Franco-ng3tz 5 лет назад +7

    Enthralling performance. I was privileged to hear Pressler at the Boston Symphony. He has a divine touch.

  • @wilsoncalhoun5708
    @wilsoncalhoun5708 4 года назад +4

    This piece is timeless

  • @poppy2908
    @poppy2908 5 лет назад +2

    Wonderful... he brings happiness and serenity

  • @jean-marieboisbouvier6678
    @jean-marieboisbouvier6678 2 года назад

    La sublimité absolue... Merci Maitre! :)

  • @paulburchell1762
    @paulburchell1762 2 года назад +2

    This is so beautiful.... tears could easily form

    • @estelita_hidayat
      @estelita_hidayat 2 года назад

      Yes Paul, it is indeed such a remarkable performance of the master Menahem Pressler.👍👍👍 I just recently enjoyably watched an interesting jazz reharmonized version of Clair de Lune by a pianist named Valerie Handani. I hope you will enjoy as well. 😊🎹

  • @glennwilliams8861
    @glennwilliams8861 4 года назад +4

    God just thrives in the hands of some people. This is the best rendition I have ever heard. Believe me I have heard this many many times on RUclips.

    • @lesleyyates4487
      @lesleyyates4487 3 года назад +1

      He’s brilliant
      God had nothing to do with it.

  • @jsbllrt
    @jsbllrt 4 года назад +2

    So beautiful!

  • @robgardiner700
    @robgardiner700 Год назад

    This is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen...

  • @lydialo8512
    @lydialo8512 6 месяцев назад +2

    聽到熱淚盈眶

  • @SomeOnSunday
    @SomeOnSunday Год назад +1

    Wow, this inspiring and beautiful.

  • @robgardiner700
    @robgardiner700 2 года назад +1

    He is not even looking at the music. So brilliant😀

  • @unklewink
    @unklewink 4 года назад

    Love this song!

  • @user-saionj
    @user-saionj 6 месяцев назад +1

    legend

  • @mikitronqui
    @mikitronqui 3 года назад +1

    Maravilloso pianista, y maravillosa obra!

  • @rolandrolandalain8026
    @rolandrolandalain8026 5 лет назад +1

    Bravo Monsieur vous êtes une personne motivante

  • @rosaliahinojosaromero4808
    @rosaliahinojosaromero4808 2 года назад +1

    Qué preciosidad! Impresionante que a su edad toque de esa manera el piano, es muy conmovedor!

  • @nayrakelly4265
    @nayrakelly4265 2 месяца назад

    Ele tocar com maestria ao mesmo tempo, com uma delicadeza, que faz minha pele arrepia a cada nota sendo ouvida.

  • @abellaura1738
    @abellaura1738 Год назад +1

    Es realmente un placer escuchar a este gran pianista interpreta la pieza de una manera única
    es muy expresivo

  • @qasion
    @qasion 4 года назад +4

    Reading the sheet without prescription glasses at this age, are you kidding me :-) Thank you master.

    • @MyNameIsNotNick
      @MyNameIsNotNick 4 года назад

      I'm sure that he can play the whole composition without the sheet

    • @lollycopter
      @lollycopter Год назад +1

      My understanding is that those who have presbyopia usually get to maintain their distance vision when they get old whereas those with myopia usually get to maintain their close vision when they get old. I'm guessing he only needs reading glasses for close reading, and the score being quite far away only requires distance vision to see clearly.

  • @umbertogatti674
    @umbertogatti674 4 года назад +1

    bravo bravo bravo il veterano!!!! esperienza sensibilità tecnica...tutto!!!

  • @olindamariaalmeidaventura8773
    @olindamariaalmeidaventura8773 4 года назад +2

    Ah... Que lindo, que paixão!...👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @peterlevens1
    @peterlevens1 2 года назад +1

    Zo mooi..........

  • @TheRealRoch108
    @TheRealRoch108 5 месяцев назад

    Mastero…My favourite version. 🙏🏼💕

  • @AthosRac
    @AthosRac 5 лет назад +1

    Perfect!

  • @shoh1530
    @shoh1530 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful. Xxx

  • @turbopelex
    @turbopelex 4 года назад +1

    Mesmerized is how I feel.

  • @MinhGuitarPassion
    @MinhGuitarPassion 5 лет назад +4

    respect!

  • @rebeccapark3080
    @rebeccapark3080 2 года назад

    wat mooi!!!

  • @ROBERT-ml7ml
    @ROBERT-ml7ml 7 дней назад +1

    He missed a couple notes @3:06. That lady in the background noticed right away! Tough break. Still, great performance! No one is perfect! 🎉

  • @kamranhamidfar1725
    @kamranhamidfar1725 4 месяца назад

    Better than any great hit to my ears. ❤❤

  • @gnk7435
    @gnk7435 Год назад +1

    I don’t know why I crying now

  • @williamrodriguez283
    @williamrodriguez283 4 месяца назад

    Máster ! So beautiful

  • @bifeldman
    @bifeldman 3 года назад

    Such a sound!

  • @vr4782
    @vr4782 Год назад +1

    Wow, RIP Master

  • @hshshs2007
    @hshshs2007 5 лет назад +3

    a magical moment and tears at 4:05

  • @MusicPlaylistsChannel
    @MusicPlaylistsChannel Год назад

    He's 99 now and still awesome!

  • @vitalysarmaev
    @vitalysarmaev 4 года назад +1

    Bravo!

  • @belmon38
    @belmon38 6 лет назад +3

    Great.

  • @giovannijaimes333
    @giovannijaimes333 2 года назад

    Excelent thanks beauty and soul music

  • @ethelflores4275
    @ethelflores4275 4 года назад +2

    Es de ensoñación,para alimentar el alma con ternura

  • @nerreip0372
    @nerreip0372 4 года назад +1

    Great performance