I love how you let the phrase at 11:52 resonate into the next phrase at 11:59, that was such a nice touch in my opinion and I don't think I've ever heard a pianist do that at that spot.
@@marinadela1361No not really. I’ve heard many pianists lift the pedal quickly after the trills so that the sound doesn’t bleed into the return of the opening theme.
Once again, Cole, you have provided me with a taste of heaven! This is just the most extraordinary and beautiful piece of music and you play it exquisitely. Debussy's compositions for the piano were undoubtedly a seminal force in the music of the 20th century. His highly original harmonies and musical structure perfectly mirrored in many respects the ideals to which the Impressionist and Symbolist painters and writers of his time also aspired. How wonderful that you can bring this music back to life in your own magnificent performance, which I absolutely love. (And I enjoyed your challenge as well. Not that I am interested in hunting down any blemishes or slips because what matters to me is that sense of every atom of your being focused on giving the music an existence that is uniquely yours. Anyway. I'll have a go. I think (my hearing is not so good these days so I'm probably making a fool of myself) that you are a half note out in two of the accidentals in measure/bar 16 in the cluster of four quaver three note chords in the right hand. If I'm wrong, I apologise! I really don't care . . . and I doubt Achille-Claude would be too bothered either!).
Unfortunately we missed the opportunity to have a free Zoom lesson with you, lucky EG was the first... I would find it extremely interesting, if you made a presentation about how can someone build up a knowledge about harmony as a subject. I don't propose harmony lessons, but the outline of the pursue of understanding harmony. Thank you for your amazing video!!!
I agree with your point at 6:36, I hear excessive tempo expression on this piece and also Clair de Lune. I wish more people played these with a little bit more rhythmic integrity.
I was thinking about studying Reflects dans l'eau or Pagodes and I think I'm going to start with this one, I feel is way easier both in terms of creating sound and technique.
Great Video! Could you perhaps take a look at sonata nr. 17 the 3th movement ("Tempest") if you can find the time? Its my favourite piece and i would love to here your analysis.
Oh! I've just seen that 'EG' identified the note and beat me to it! Never mind! I was looking forward to a Zoom chat . . . (in my dreams!). And do you think Ryuichi Sakamoto was inspired by this piece/the music of Debussy in his film score for 'Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence'? As I was listening to your performance, it brought the film to mind. Maybe it was the pentatonic sounds!🤣
Can you name some of the performers of this piece that you like best because of their faithfulness to the work? I would be very interested in this since 'Pagodes' is one of my favorite piano pieces and I am still hunting for a most favorite interpretation.
By the way I’m really looking forward to the other two impromptus and the rest of miroirs. Marvellous music you’re working on. Have you ever considered playing B’s 30th or 31st sonata? I’m currently working on the 31st and it really is grateful music to work with :)
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Also I should add that the changed note I reference in the video happens twice-so it's not a finger slip, but an honest to goodness change of text!
I always wish Liszt could've heard these pieces.
I love how you let the phrase at 11:52 resonate into the next phrase at 11:59, that was such a nice touch in my opinion and I don't think I've ever heard a pianist do that at that spot.
It would be awkward to abruptly end the trill without connecting it somehow.
@@marinadela1361No not really. I’ve heard many pianists lift the pedal quickly after the trills so that the sound doesn’t bleed into the return of the opening theme.
at 10:17 you play a E sharp instead of an E natural! :) Great performance as always, Cole!
Nicely done! If you do happen to want that lesson just send me an email at cole@independentpianist.com 🙂
Once again, Cole, you have provided me with a taste of heaven! This is just the most extraordinary and beautiful piece of music and you play it exquisitely. Debussy's compositions for the piano were undoubtedly a seminal force in the music of the 20th century. His highly original harmonies and musical structure perfectly mirrored in many respects the ideals to which the Impressionist and Symbolist painters and writers of his time also aspired. How wonderful that you can bring this music back to life in your own magnificent performance, which I absolutely love.
(And I enjoyed your challenge as well. Not that I am interested in hunting down any blemishes or slips because what matters to me is that sense of every atom of your being focused on giving the music an existence that is uniquely yours. Anyway. I'll have a go. I think (my hearing is not so good these days so I'm probably making a fool of myself) that you are a half note out in two of the accidentals in measure/bar 16 in the cluster of four quaver three note chords in the right hand. If I'm wrong, I apologise! I really don't care . . . and I doubt Achille-Claude would be too bothered either!).
Unfortunately we missed the opportunity to have a free Zoom lesson with you, lucky EG was the first... I would find it extremely interesting, if you made a presentation about how can someone build up a knowledge about harmony as a subject. I don't propose harmony lessons, but the outline of the pursue of understanding harmony. Thank you for your amazing video!!!
Thanks for this suggestion! I would be very happy to do something like that-coming up soon.
I agree with your point at 6:36, I hear excessive tempo expression on this piece and also Clair de Lune. I wish more people played these with a little bit more rhythmic integrity.
I was thinking about studying Reflects dans l'eau or Pagodes and I think I'm going to start with this one, I feel is way easier both in terms of creating sound and technique.
Yes, I think you are probably right.
Great Video! Could you perhaps take a look at sonata nr. 17 the 3th movement ("Tempest") if you can find the time? Its my favourite piece and i would love to here your analysis.
I would love to! I like that one also, and there are lots of interesting things to talk about with that one.
Oh! I've just seen that 'EG' identified the note and beat me to it! Never mind! I was looking forward to a Zoom chat . . . (in my dreams!).
And do you think Ryuichi Sakamoto was inspired by this piece/the music of Debussy in his film score for 'Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence'? As I was listening to your performance, it brought the film to mind. Maybe it was the pentatonic sounds!🤣
I’m sorry Graham! Still a nice catch though and your hearing is excellent☺️
You don't need to win a raffle for a zoom chat! I'm happy to chat sometime-you are probably the staunchest supporter of this channel!
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Can you name some of the performers of this piece that you like best because of their faithfulness to the work? I would be very interested in this since 'Pagodes' is one of my favorite piano pieces and I am still hunting for a most favorite interpretation.
Oh yeahh another question do you compose????
By the way I’m really looking forward to the other two impromptus and the rest of miroirs. Marvellous music you’re working on. Have you ever considered playing B’s 30th or 31st sonata? I’m currently working on the 31st and it really is grateful music to work with :)
I did the last sonata and I did Hammerklavier, but not 109 or 110 yet-those are great suggestions! I will definitely put them up here at some point.
Would you please considering doing an analysis on Debussy’s Image Book I sometimes? Thank you so much!
Absolutely, thank you!
@@TheIndependentPianist awesome! Looking forward to it!!
Dr John Mortensens piano RUclips channel goes into how Debussy was obsessed with rhythm!
What is the name of the piece played in the beginning?
Excellent, but if you inserted chords and modulations it would be perfect
Is it he E in bar 16 you instead play F ?I do this too.
Man some guy beat me took it but id just like to ask were you born into music????
Haha, not sure what you mean! I do have a pretty musical family and I started early on violin. It was only later on that I got serious about piano 🙂
@@TheIndependentPianist oke tank youuuuuuu