some people here are criticising this performance without much taste for Debussy's music... you think it's wrong because he plays it "loud" or "harsh"? Most of the time people think Debussy should be played like a nebulous mass of sound, always taking care that there is absolutely no percussive sound... why? Playing that way doesn't allow for much variety in color and in line organization. I think this performance is by far the best in youtube.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the opinions of people who write or perform music of this kind are worth more than those of people who don't. You understand music on a totally different level when you try to perform it.
Thanks for posting this vid. I saw a bootleg version of it in Europe years ago (my teacher had it), and it has been on my mind ever since. I deeply love his playing. THANK YOU!!!!!
His published works are only a small portion of all he had to offer. Apparently he had many one off performances which were completely improvised and undocumented. One can only imagine what else is left.
- Interviewer: When did you discover Debussy ? - ABM: I didn't discover him. It was my music all the way, right from the beginning. Nothing to add. His playing will always be completely exceptional and incomparable, as well for his technique as his interpretation.
Sebastian Arancibia or it simply follows the composing of the author, this is literally the score. This is an extract of the preface of the Urtext transcription:
Schade, dass hier so viele Leute reklamieren, das Stück würde sich „komisch“ anhören. Übersetzt man den Titel und stellt sich eine einsame, öde Eislandschaft vor wird klar, dass es sich hierbei um ein musikalisches Meisterwerk handelt.
This is an extraordinary performance, first class, cannot be surpassed by any pianist today, but you cannot say that it is by far the best. Listen to Richter and Gieseking and you will be really confused. With what you said.
Really fantastic, as all other A.B.Michelangeli's interpretations. Somebody knows the source of these Videos (Debussy Preludes)? I think they are not from the Italian Archives. Thanks. Federico (Italy)
this has nothing to do with the discusion on this page; i was simply wondering-since your forte is in debussy, would you mind listening to "my" piece,clair de lune, and telling me what you think of it?
are you kidding you want winter to be from hearing this song?? this song says to me winter sux, boo hoooooo, spending all your days inside instead of the frozen park
I somewhat agree... The attacks are two well articulated... I don't get that sad wintry warmth that I love about this piece. Of course, this may just be the fault of the recording. I couldn't fairly judge his tone unless I was in the room with him when he was playing.
I'm usually a big fan of Michelangeli's interpretation of Debussy, but this performance really diappointed me. It's like Michelangeli has got no understanding of this piece at all. Of course, it might be me who doesn't understand Michelangeli's understanding of the piece. But, well, I really feel I'm on Debussy's wavelenght in the way I read and play it. Anyone else feel this way?
"Professional Lady Pianist of 50 yrs., whose forte is Debussy,as "DUDE"& berates all who have Earned their Masters&Doctorate Degrees in Piano." rofl, post videos then ! Degrees really don't mean much...I know lame professionals and incredible amateurs...What counts is what we hear, it's not the piece of paper you hang proudly on your wall^^
I believe what you say and I guess you play much better than me, but that's not the point. I respect Music Professionals when they deserve to be respected...You keep bragging on how you're a fantastic musician, you're megalomaniac with your degrees etc. What I disrepect most is your lack of humility, the real great musicians learn to be humble, your obviously not humble, maybe your not so great...Anyway, have a nice day and take care of your health so you can play again as soon as possible^^
Solo espero que cada vez mas y mas gente interprete estas obras para que el legado de los maestros no se vea opacado por el olvido.
some people here are criticising this performance without much taste for Debussy's music... you think it's wrong because he plays it "loud" or "harsh"? Most of the time people think Debussy should be played like a nebulous mass of sound, always taking care that there is absolutely no percussive sound... why? Playing that way doesn't allow for much variety in color and in line organization. I think this performance is by far the best in youtube.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the opinions of people who write or perform music of this kind are worth more than those of people who don't.
You understand music on a totally different level when you try to perform it.
hymnofashe
He creates an atmosphere. looks like some kind of ethereal matter to pass out through it. few dare to go, others not.
Thanks for posting this vid. I saw a bootleg version of it in Europe years ago (my teacher had it), and it has been on my mind ever since. I deeply love his playing. THANK YOU!!!!!
Agreed (except for the part about yearning for winter !).
I especially love how he plays the final chord. Beautiful !
I think Michelangeli is The Best Debussy interpreter
once again, no shots of the master’s hands. what a big lost oppotunity for students & lovers of his playing.
watching his hands when he plays Reflets dans L'eau is amazing
Debussy was such a fantastic composer. He wrote little. But the little he wrote... belle
Wrote little? What?
His published works are only a small portion of all he had to offer. Apparently he had many one off performances which were completely improvised and undocumented. One can only imagine what else is left.
yes. it IS great interpretation of Debussy.
He has fabulous hands! He's really THE BEST.
- Interviewer: When did you discover Debussy ?
- ABM: I didn't discover him. It was my music all the way, right from the beginning.
Nothing to add. His playing will always be completely exceptional and incomparable, as well for his technique as his interpretation.
Which interview ?
@@francesco6008 Some press interview from the late 60's or 70's.
@@mauricesalentinny2831 Do you know other press interviews ?
I couldn't agree more.Debussy's music is truly sublime.
Figuratively!Amazing!
Thanks. It sounds amazing. Like a fresh air after summer rain.
Debussy put the name at the end of the piece because you can feel something different. it's evocative but not absolute.
A friend feels like somebody is walking on the beach in the middle of the night.
Sebastian Arancibia or it simply follows the composing of the author, this is literally the score. This is an extract of the preface of the Urtext transcription:
Beautifully played... and a great piece too, emotive in a way similar to some of Scriabin's work.
Sublime!💥
Schade, dass hier so viele Leute reklamieren, das Stück würde sich „komisch“ anhören. Übersetzt man den Titel und stellt sich eine einsame, öde Eislandschaft vor wird klar, dass es sich hierbei um ein musikalisches Meisterwerk handelt.
Sowohl vom Komponisten her wie von der Interpretation : absolut unglaublich ! Es kann und darf gar nicht anders gespielt werden.
This is an extraordinary performance, first class, cannot be surpassed by any pianist today, but you cannot say that it is by far the best. Listen to Richter and Gieseking and you will be really confused. With what you said.
Really fantastic, as all other A.B.Michelangeli's interpretations. Somebody knows the source of these Videos (Debussy Preludes)? I think they are not from the Italian Archives. Thanks. Federico (Italy)
asombroso!
genius...nothing more to say
Michelangeli was close to the end of his career, I suppose the way he plays Debussy should be considered for what it is: the way he plays Debussy.
it's good that you asked us and not yahooanswers. they're so unpredicatble with their solutions.
wonderful... But Gieseking the best for Debussy
Thanks a lot
LOL...Gieseking... why not Klaus Wunderlich ?
Je repose ma question, à tout hasard. Trouve-t-on cette vidéo, où, comment, combien ?
This film alwys reminds me of that frightening Poe's tale, "The fall of the house of Usher"....
unico.
What year was it performed in?
this has nothing to do with the discusion on this page; i was simply wondering-since your forte is in debussy, would you mind listening to "my" piece,clair de lune, and telling me what you think of it?
Does anyone know why he plays a different rhythm?
Great playing!I just uploaded this piece too:)
vi...my favourite debussy
are you kidding you want winter to be from hearing this song?? this song says to me winter sux, boo hoooooo, spending all your days inside instead of the frozen park
I play both, and I think the harder one is La fille.
This music has nothing to do with oblivion .
From Tokyo where is a dizzying megalopolis ablaze with neon .
Beautiful. But do you know boogie woogie?
debussy si chiamava in realyà michelangeli debussy
@angelooooooos yeh it was a bit loud
@magic92man no he was an impressionist yo
still like Gieseking the best
I'm not claiming any kind of right or wrong. Just taking note of an arrogant sentence.
I prefer the Coccolinis versión... by far
So no one is allowed to criticize an artist? That sounds just a little bit ridiculous.
I somewhat agree... The attacks are two well articulated... I don't get that sad wintry warmth that I love about this piece. Of course, this may just be the fault of the recording. I couldn't fairly judge his tone unless I was in the room with him when he was playing.
Not a chance with the wisdom teeth. It would be difficult to get the musicality across being in the pain that you'll be.
今気づいたことに、夜のガスパールの影響顕著なの
My Least favorite of Debussy.
Ahhh, behold, the death of tonality.
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Debussy was anti-romantic. He did not want ANY emotion for his pieces. "There is no theory. You merely should listen. Pleasure is law"
exactly, this should be a little bit faster.
Unless the comment was actually of a homosexual nature I disagree despite how rude it may have been
I'm usually a big fan of Michelangeli's interpretation of Debussy, but this performance really diappointed me. It's like Michelangeli has got no understanding of this piece at all. Of course, it might be me who doesn't understand Michelangeli's understanding of the piece. But, well, I really feel I'm on Debussy's wavelenght in the way I read and play it.
Anyone else feel this way?
"Professional Lady Pianist of 50 yrs., whose forte is Debussy,as "DUDE"& berates all who have Earned their Masters&Doctorate Degrees in Piano."
rofl, post videos then ! Degrees really don't mean much...I know lame professionals and incredible amateurs...What counts is what we hear, it's not the piece of paper you hang proudly on your wall^^
only an arrogant artist would throw away anyones opinion
what a gay comment
I believe what you say and I guess you play much better than me, but that's not the point.
I respect Music Professionals when they deserve to be respected...You keep bragging on how you're a fantastic musician, you're megalomaniac with your degrees etc. What I disrepect most is your lack of humility, the real great musicians learn to be humble, your obviously not humble, maybe your not so great...Anyway, have a nice day and take care of your health so you can play again as soon as possible^^
sorry but this sounds a bit weird.
mysterious not weird
Does anyone know why he plays a different rhythm?
What do you mean ?!?