Menahem Pressler - Clair de Lune - Debussy | Podium Witteman

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  • De 94-jarige pianist Menahem Pressler speelt Clair de Lune van Claude Debussy.
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  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

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

  • @GamjaField
    @GamjaField 6 ปีที่แล้ว +351

    He is 94 years old 👏👍

    • @huanzhang76
      @huanzhang76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @beervandijk4986
      @beervandijk4986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @daltonvargas15
      @daltonvargas15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      99 now and still kicking.

  • @AndrewSowerby
    @AndrewSowerby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @44atpiano
      @44atpiano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo ! el maestro

    • @PeterLaman
      @PeterLaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @lyndaunknown720
      @lyndaunknown720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @Leeuwtje1979
    @Leeuwtje1979 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    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.

  • @fernandoserico77
    @fernandoserico77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ha ha ha, I love your comment.

    • @paulabuck5976
      @paulabuck5976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @boulderbash4890
      @boulderbash4890 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahahaha

    • @Fildoggy
      @Fildoggy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      never thought of this ur so right

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Those old hands still have the magic in them..

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Claude Debussy would be proud of him playing.

  • @LorenzoOnTour
    @LorenzoOnTour ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @jhjoo96
    @jhjoo96 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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

    • @beecolor
      @beecolor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really impeccable but very poetic

    • @aaronholman8288
      @aaronholman8288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree wholeheartedly. The delivery is perfection

  • @bigal05171957
    @bigal05171957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    How BEAUTIFUL life is to have such wonderful music

  • @markandrews1219
    @markandrews1219 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @SludgeYT
    @SludgeYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

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

  • @mr.dynamite2543
    @mr.dynamite2543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I’m so glad to be human.

  • @artmontesa1
    @artmontesa1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

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

  • @jesusislordsavior6343
    @jesusislordsavior6343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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.

  • @DavidChristieCareerCafe
    @DavidChristieCareerCafe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    100% heart.

  • @TehFreaky1
    @TehFreaky1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    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

  • @tomcat4139
    @tomcat4139 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😔

  • @harrykreger3000
    @harrykreger3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @harrykreger3000
      @harrykreger3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @daniel3231995
    @daniel3231995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @user-qi8wi2ty5w
    @user-qi8wi2ty5w 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @thomasnmuziani6421
    @thomasnmuziani6421 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @aniruddhvasishta8334
    @aniruddhvasishta8334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @gk-zb1jr
    @gk-zb1jr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His rendition of this piece is my favorite

  • @BilalAtabeyOfficial
    @BilalAtabeyOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @diannecox7187
    @diannecox7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @francoisparis6486
    @francoisparis6486 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @ggwoman
    @ggwoman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @polryheul7395
    @polryheul7395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best interpretation ever of Debussy's masterpiece.

  • @marinefeinberg6700
    @marinefeinberg6700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @kireinaintantauriska6045
    @kireinaintantauriska6045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @steelymanfan7276
    @steelymanfan7276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @glennwilliams8861
    @glennwilliams8861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 TH-cam.

    • @lesleyyates4487
      @lesleyyates4487 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @carlossmith4927
    @carlossmith4927 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @Jonas-np9io
    @Jonas-np9io 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @user-ky6yb4tt5j
    @user-ky6yb4tt5j 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @antoniocarloscunha6364
    @antoniocarloscunha6364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @rodolfo0506
    @rodolfo0506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ExCuriousKitsuneChshire
    @ExCuriousKitsuneChshire 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @user-lx2et2tj9i
    @user-lx2et2tj9i ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @innocentoctave
    @innocentoctave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @user-saionj
    @user-saionj 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    legend

  • @imeldaancheta4553
    @imeldaancheta4553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @mikeguthrie5432
    @mikeguthrie5432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @arethawalker1724
    @arethawalker1724 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @pianoman8827
    @pianoman8827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @yaellevy1226
    @yaellevy1226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magistrale.... Tout en
    Émotion !

  • @lydialo8512
    @lydialo8512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    聽到熱淚盈眶

  • @paulburchell1762
    @paulburchell1762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @estelita_hidayat
      @estelita_hidayat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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. 😊🎹

  • @synergiesabound1007
    @synergiesabound1007 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zoesummer1076
    @zoesummer1076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed that incredibly silly

  • @martinjohnston4274
    @martinjohnston4274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @lyndaunknown720
    @lyndaunknown720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Shost7
    @Shost7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely perfect , touching and beautiful. Bravo Maestro!!

  • @irinavinnikova3200
    @irinavinnikova3200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MrZooBreak
    @MrZooBreak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sunilsolanki
    @sunilsolanki 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @poppy2908
    @poppy2908 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful... he brings happiness and serenity

  • @carmenaballi
    @carmenaballi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @franklinleonsuarez2525
    @franklinleonsuarez2525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magical and breathtaking performance.. good job buddy

  • @Franco-ng3tz
    @Franco-ng3tz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @lilianabartosi7356
    @lilianabartosi7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is an absolutly wonderful piece!

  • @wilsoncalhoun5708
    @wilsoncalhoun5708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This piece is timeless

  • @thomanation
    @thomanation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Artist ! Very moving performance

  • @robgardiner700
    @robgardiner700 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SomeOnSunday
    @SomeOnSunday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, this inspiring and beautiful.

  • @kamranhamidfar1725
    @kamranhamidfar1725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Better than any great hit to my ears. ❤❤

  • @gnk7435
    @gnk7435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don’t know why I crying now

  • @rosaliahinojosaromero4808
    @rosaliahinojosaromero4808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jsbllrt
    @jsbllrt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful!

  • @boudewijnlankhorst6747
    @boudewijnlankhorst6747 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Zo mooi dit….. ik kan allen maar voelen !

  • @rolandrolandalain8026
    @rolandrolandalain8026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo Monsieur vous êtes une personne motivante

  • @nayrakelly4265
    @nayrakelly4265 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jean-marieboisbouvier6678
    @jean-marieboisbouvier6678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    La sublimité absolue... Merci Maitre! :)

  • @TheRealRoch108
    @TheRealRoch108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mastero…My favourite version. 🙏🏼💕

  • @unklewink
    @unklewink 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this song!

  • @peterlevens1
    @peterlevens1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @mikitronqui
    @mikitronqui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maravilloso pianista, y maravillosa obra!

  • @abellaura1738
    @abellaura1738 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @robgardiner700
    @robgardiner700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @olindamariaalmeidaventura8773
    @olindamariaalmeidaventura8773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @vr4782
    @vr4782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, RIP Master

  • @carolruiz8279
    @carolruiz8279 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is a legend!

  • @turbopelex
    @turbopelex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mesmerized is how I feel.

  • @umbertogatti674
    @umbertogatti674 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @williamrodriguez283
    @williamrodriguez283 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Máster ! So beautiful

  • @qasion
    @qasion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @MyNameIsNotNick
      @MyNameIsNotNick 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lollycopter
      @lollycopter ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @shoh1530
    @shoh1530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful. Xxx

  • @petervanderschrier6528
    @petervanderschrier6528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing how a Dutch music program with famous musicians can conquer the world!

  • @AthosRac
    @AthosRac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect!

  • @bifeldman
    @bifeldman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a sound!

  • @ethelflores4275
    @ethelflores4275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Es de ensoñación,para alimentar el alma con ternura

  • @giovannijaimes333
    @giovannijaimes333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excelent thanks beauty and soul music

  • @MinhGuitarPassion
    @MinhGuitarPassion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    respect!

  • @MusicPlaylistsChannel
    @MusicPlaylistsChannel ปีที่แล้ว

    He's 99 now and still awesome!

  • @rebeccapark3080
    @rebeccapark3080 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wat mooi!!!

  • @markzelle9792
    @markzelle9792 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Played this song in an anime. Your lie in April

  • @hshshs2007
    @hshshs2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a magical moment and tears at 4:05