The beautiful story behind this was that the French poet Stephane Mallarme inspired Debussy. One of Mallarme's visions was to bring all art forms together, music, dance and poetry. This came to fruition when Vaslav Nijinsky choreographed a ballet to this piece of music.
Although it's not the kind of music I listen to often, I've always appreciated the quality and creativity that went into classical music. I must say listening to this is like getting lost in the most beautiful dream. I just didn't want to wake up from it.
@@jraymond_123 Nah this is stil commonly understood as classical music even if not being made in the classical era. I agree that the term "classical music" doesn't really have a good and specific definition though
Thank you Frankfurt Radio Symphony for posting your videos with very beautiful audio recording! I only started listening to classical music in Dec 2023 thru the influence of TwoSet Violin and I’m loving it!❤😊
3:22 - 3:26 that Whole Tone part on the flute: pure delight on the ears. Makes me feel like I am being whisked away to an unknown, dream-like plane unlike anywhere in the physical world...
A wonderful moment indeed. Forgive me if you already noticed this, but although it gives the impression of whole tone, It’s not quite whole tone: the G# in the initial descending part … just before the lowest note G natural and then the C natural occurring in the penultimate place before the return to C sharp (at the top) makes this not quite whole tone. The apex and nadir “outline” whole tone but its chromatic alterations make it otherwise. The other fun thing is that this “whisking away” passage is actually 2 flutes: 1st flute plays quick notes (in groups of 4) going down-up-down, then seamlessly the 2nd flute plays up-down-up, then 1st flute up-up-up with the 2nd flute joining for the last four notes - but it all sounds like just 1 flute ! I wish you health and joy and many more rapturous musical moments in 2024 - Dr D
@@dr.rolanddavis thank you for the insightful reply: I do enjoy reading these. After repeat listens I did ask myself was it a whole-tone part or chromatic part: or a blend of the two? Either way, one of my favourite moments of the entire piece and one that brings me closer to that hazy, dream-like place. And many returns to you, hope your 2024 will be a healthy and prosperous one :)
@adrianok4266 Thank you. And, Yes! I agree. Btw, I’ll be conducting this piece in Moldova next week, I recently conducted it in Romania, and I look forward to this piece whisking the audience and the orchestra away to that dream-like place. Btw, I think Brahms said that Debussy’s “Faun” was the only perfectly crafted piece ever written. Thank you again for your kind words. I wish you fun and rewarding adventures in 2024. -Dr D
This might be, in my humble opinion the greatest piece of music ever written… and I have so much respect for all the Greats, from Bach to Ligeti, but Debussy was using God’s feather the day he wrote this… That moment at 6:20 is unequaled… It mades Ravel himself say this is the most perfect music he has ever heard…
Love this lush interpretation of the faun. And the ingenious cameraperson captured both a bejeweled string mute, and a violinist bored out of her mind playing a single pizzicato note!
A ground breaking and era-defining work flawlessly performed and interpreted masterfully. Delivered to me for free at my breakfast. I couldn't ask for more, and yet, somehow, I will anyway. Aren't we all a bit spoiled?
Magically beautiful indeed. Debussy was a musical magician. You close your eyes and you can see all the magical creatures running around while others simply slumber in the trees shades.
I love this piece by Debussy. Too often, this piece, along with his beautiful "La Cathédrale Engloutie" are overlooked by classical-music radio stations. They usually play his more-well-known "Claire de Lune".
Simply the most incredible arrangement ever. And there are so many great ones. First heard it, 1975 and fell in love "Intro to Classical Music" Jr College SE Community College in West Burlington IA.
Great, Excellent, awesome! Debussy takes you to a special world of inimaginable inimaginable sounds with wood winds and brass. All the musicians great!! Perfect conduction with Andrés.
Watching on the occasion of Debussy's birthday. Just floating away on the beauty. The poor flutist must endure endless comment about how he looks like Claude!
Felicitaciones Andrés Orozco. Hasta aquí, al otro lado del océano, llegó la potencia magistral de la música que emanaba de esa orquesta, y que usted domó y embelleció muy bien con su batuta. ¡Gracias totales!
Great rendition of this Supernatural Masterpiece. I do believe Debussy has received this song through somekind of interdimensional portal directly from the ancient world, Pre-flood...
There was no flood. CD was just a brilliant composer. And its not a "song." Sigh! Why do the illiterati continue to refer to every type of musical composition as a "song"?
Frankfurt Radio Symphony is a superb ensemble!! Orozco-Estrada’s interpretation is excellent. Between Eroica and Le Sacre, there was no more revolutionary score than this one!
@@arsnova3119 «Juan Sebastian Bach es el amado Dios de la música, a quien todos los compositores deberían elevar una oración antes de ponerse a trabajar» Claude Debussy S. XIX
Magnificent performance by the orchestra with stunning playing by Sebastian Wittiber - under masterful conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada. Textured poetic romantic sensual exquisite seductive tableau of the L’Apres-midi d’Un Faune’. Wonderful harp playing encompasses this marvellous universe of Debussy’s imagination. The best versions I ever experienced of this favourite of mine…TY all so much!
E' certamente una musica che al di là dell'esecuzione puramente orchestrale e della bravura eccelsa del direttore ci porta in un mondo etereo che prelude ad un incontro con il nostro subconscio e ci trasporta lentamente ma inesorabilmente nel mondo impalpabile delle sensazioni che travalicano il sentire umano e che per questo forse per altra via anche per chi non crede alla scoperta di un'Entità suprema che per chi è cristiano credente è il Signore della Vita e della Morte .Occorre meditare che l'eccelsa composizione è qualcosa che ci lega all'Eterno e ce lo fa sentire più vicino !
Excellent orchestra! Why is Germany so blessed with so many outstanding orcestras? Is the cultural heritsge of the thee B's. But for me, Debussy, Ravel, Sibelius and Vaughan Williams are the greatest composers.
Espectacular. Me encanta ver como los músicos tocan y sienten la música y crean algo así junto a su Director.(Ver, Escuchar, Sentir). Minutos 6:00. 7:10, los más potentes de ésta hermosa pieza. MUCHAS GRACIAS.🌹
@@Jo-lp1px Thank you so much to your wonderful comment In Tokyo the autumn is across the corner Someday please come to Japan You will be astounded at all of Japan Take care of yourself Good luck
These magical notes were written by Debussy to be a prelude to "L'après - midi d'un faune", a poem by Stephane Mallarmé, who wanted to make of it a theater piece, but the project was not completed, probably because Debussy did not finish the music in time for the scheduled date. The score, however, had a life of its own. The first public performance was a resounding success, so much so that an encore immediately and a repeated performance the following day were granted. Ordinary people were captivated by the sublime mystery of Debussy's notes, while critics were impressed by the innovative, almost revolutionary, charge of the music. It remains the most shocking of Claude's orchestral suites.
This performance is tremendous edge .My heart is far above in the sky .My spirit wavered with emotion. Are you who listen to this music a person of what country ？
@@jnm92 Sorry the very late reply Thank-you so much to your ridiculous Japanese words Take care of yourself Good luck ！ Be on the alert for Coronavirus infection ！ May glory , prosperity and wealth be brought to your effulgent country Hang in there !
@@b3a86 返信が大変遅くなって申し訳ありません。 素晴らしい日本語でのコメントをありがとう‼️ Sorry the very late my reply I am sorry Thank-you so much to your wonderful comment . Take care of yourself Good luck ！ Be on the alert for Coronavirus infection Someday please visit Japan in spring or autumn Hang in there ! Invincible and effulgent USA
After I took off my body, my soul would wander over the sea and the town. And on the side of that street lamp, I will be reunited with someone I met once on a young day. Greetings from Japan. Which national person are you seeing this video？
Fantastic interpretation ! Even Debussy himself is playing the flute!
Frédéric Perreten debussy isn't in this
It was a joke, because the flutist resembled Debussy a bit.
OMG he does look like Debussy!!!
Frédéric Perreten The beard lol 😂
I wonder why he has so much time on screen 😂
Oh Debussy, I love Debussy. Sometimes all I think about is Debussy.
Family guy reference
Never finish on Debussy
@@ievgend87 always finish on the bach
What a 'classic' joke 😮💨.. 😂
We can ysäye-ly think of Debussy everyday
The beauty of this piece is from out of this world
It's about life. Birth, renewal death and afterlife. Now listen again. No one ever disagrees with me. It will move you to understand God.
The flautist's breath control is phenomenal
Passionate, sensitive interpretation by solo flautist Sebastian Wittiber. (And, yes, he does look a little like Debussy.)
“Flautist”
@@malinahuang2968 a flute player is called a flautist.
@@prithvithakur7950 eh, depends on where you are. A lot of flute players I know (including me) say flutist.
In this case one may argue he's a faunist.
We refer to him as Herr Bizet.
What a terrific orchestra! The woodwinds are amazing!
Mother died 8 years today, Debussy takes me straight back into her arms.
I can relate, this piece was her favorite, Mother's arms are the ultimate shield ...
Quelle magnifique interprétation, avec un flûtiste exceptionnel (qui ressemble à Claude Debussy!)! Merci 🙏
C'est vrai!
Votre commentaire montre qu’il reste encore des gens bien sur cette planète ❤
The beautiful story behind this was that the French poet Stephane Mallarme inspired Debussy. One of Mallarme's visions was to bring all art forms together, music, dance and poetry. This came to fruition when Vaslav Nijinsky choreographed a ballet to this piece of music.
Bingo
All true, but I prefer mine. Life! death and afterlife.
The flutist looks very similar to Debussy :)
Or Smetana
Debussy,Smetana and a little bit of Bizet ;)
Lol 😅
Music is one of but a few arenas where the dreamer's dreams become tangible and true.
Although it's not the kind of music I listen to often, I've always appreciated the quality and creativity that went into classical music. I must say listening to this is like getting lost in the most beautiful dream. I just didn't want to wake up from it.
Yes, but its not classical, its classified as an early form of “modern”
@@jraymond_123 Nah this is stil commonly understood as classical music even if not being made in the classical era.
I agree that the term "classical music" doesn't really have a good and specific definition though
This music is exactly about the faun's dream of chasing after the nymphs! :)
@prependedprepended6606 the way i see it, what defines classical music is whether or not effort was put into it.
Listen more.....you'll never get over classical music❤
Mit das Schönste an Musik, vor allem, wenn man Mallarmes Gedicht kennt. Ich weinte, als ich es erstmals hörte. Hier exzellent interpretiert. Bravo!
Oh, the flute, oboe, harp, and horn. So, so unbelievably lovely. I'm floating.
Thank you Frankfurt Radio Symphony for posting your videos with very beautiful audio recording! I only started listening to classical music in Dec 2023 thru the influence of TwoSet Violin and I’m loving it!❤😊
I think I speak for everyone here: BEAUTIFUL. JUST BEAUTIFUL
How amazingly beautiful! How well played! But them Orozco-Estrada and the hr Orchestra always amazes us!
music comes from the universe we receive it then bring it to life.
The opening to all of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony's videos on YT have become so iconic for classical musicians
3:22 - 3:26 that Whole Tone part on the flute: pure delight on the ears. Makes me feel like I am being whisked away to an unknown, dream-like plane unlike anywhere in the physical world...
A wonderful moment indeed.
Forgive me if you already noticed this, but although it gives the impression of whole tone, It’s not quite whole tone: the G# in the initial descending part … just before the lowest note G natural and then the C natural occurring in the penultimate place before the return to C sharp (at the top) makes this not quite whole tone. The apex and nadir “outline” whole tone but its chromatic alterations make it otherwise. The other fun thing is that this “whisking away” passage is actually 2 flutes: 1st flute plays quick notes (in groups of 4) going down-up-down, then seamlessly the 2nd flute plays up-down-up, then 1st flute up-up-up with the 2nd flute joining for the last four notes - but it all sounds like just 1 flute !
I wish you health and joy
and many more rapturous musical moments in 2024
- Dr D
@@dr.rolanddavis thank you for the insightful reply: I do enjoy reading these. After repeat listens I did ask myself was it a whole-tone part or chromatic part: or a blend of the two? Either way, one of my favourite moments of the entire piece and one that brings me closer to that hazy, dream-like place.
And many returns to you, hope your 2024 will be a healthy and prosperous one :)
@adrianok4266
Thank you. And, Yes! I agree.
Btw, I’ll be conducting this piece in Moldova next week, I recently conducted it in Romania, and I look forward to this piece whisking the audience and the orchestra away
to that dream-like place.
Btw, I think Brahms said that Debussy’s “Faun” was the only perfectly crafted piece ever written.
Thank you again for your kind words.
I wish you fun and rewarding adventures in 2024.
-Dr D
In my 25 years I have never heard a better interpretation of this magic piece of music. To see the musicians it´s an extra bonus- Debussy is my fav.
This might be, in my humble opinion the greatest piece of music ever written… and I have so much respect for all the Greats, from Bach to Ligeti, but Debussy was using God’s feather the day he wrote this… That moment at 6:20 is unequaled… It mades Ravel himself say this is the most perfect music he has ever heard…
Omg I love the conductor. You can tell he loves being in the music and his gentle swaying and gestures is great.
One of the most beautiful moving aspects of human existence in my humble opinion!
Totally agree. Like a musical orgasm !
6:36 the best part of music I've ever heard
Wunderbares Orchester, wunderbarer Dirigent, wunderbarer Konzertsaal !!!!!!!!!!!!! Schade dass ich nicht in Frankfurt lebe!!!!
An example of a perfect piece of music!
Qui sont la pour les cours de musique 🎵
Yes mais ça n'empêche que c'est bien :)
BTMM 😊
Love this lush interpretation of the faun. And the ingenious cameraperson captured both a bejeweled string mute, and a violinist bored out of her mind playing a single pizzicato note!
That violinist! Hahahaha
4:11 for those searching for her
Yess I thought I was the only one who saw them😂
It's a great orchestra. I like your sound and performance. Bravo
Excelente!!!
A ground breaking and era-defining work flawlessly performed and interpreted masterfully. Delivered to me for free at my breakfast. I couldn't ask for more, and yet, somehow, I will anyway. Aren't we all a bit spoiled?
i play this music so many times even my cats love it
having played this many times in concert, I can say that this is by far the best recording I have ever encountered. Bravo!
I agree!! Isao Tomita created a beautiful rendition of this. Check it out.
RIP Isao Tomita.
For me, a deep feeling of peace, satisfaction; completion. Beautifully realized in this performance. Bravo!
Debussy would have made a fantastic film composer that's for sure.
Yeah. And Ravel (danse guerriere is incredible)
Magically beautiful indeed. Debussy was a musical magician. You close your eyes and you can see all the magical creatures running around while others simply slumber in the trees shades.
i never get tired of this masterpiece, and what a lush performance this is. the first oboe is brilliant (not to mention gorgeous!)
I love this piece by Debussy. Too often, this piece, along with his beautiful "La Cathédrale Engloutie" are overlooked by classical-music radio stations. They usually play his more-well-known "Claire de Lune".
beautiful
@@kathyreiners6833 It certainly is!
Reverie as well
@@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939 Yes!
Simply the most incredible arrangement ever. And there are so many great ones. First heard it, 1975 and fell in love "Intro to Classical Music" Jr College SE Community College in West Burlington IA.
If i was a guest on Desert Island Discs, this piece of music would be top of my list. Beautiful rendition
you sure? not stravinsky's rite?
Great, Excellent, awesome! Debussy takes you to a special world of inimaginable inimaginable sounds with wood winds and brass. All the musicians great!! Perfect conduction with Andrés.
Bingo
Habia olvidado mi faacinacion por esta pieza.
Hermoso escucharla nuevamente y gracias por recordarmela.!!!!
This music is so universal. This is from a music lover in Vancouver, Canada.
I love it to. I also live in Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
Meh 2
This piece will always have a special place into my heart. It tells a whole story.
0:43 What an amazing performance, Debussy himself is playing his opening flute solo!
The perfect anthem for any individual's reverie...or dreamy day dreaming...
Beautifully performed to the very last disappearing nuance.
One of the truly sublime pieces in the repertoire. Exquisite. Unique.
One of the few perfect compositions.
The conductors expression round 4:20 says it all - heavenly music
Watching on the occasion of Debussy's birthday. Just floating away on the beauty. The poor flutist must endure endless comment about how he looks like Claude!
What a stunning Theater and group of great musicians ..
And zero interruption by ads. A true miracle in this a age, where every click is monetized.
Felicitaciones Andrés Orozco. Hasta aquí, al otro lado del océano, llegó la potencia magistral de la música que emanaba de esa orquesta, y que usted domó y embelleció muy bien con su batuta.
¡Gracias totales!
2:36 The beautiful passage for flute solo
Can we all just take a second to appreciate the conductor. He a cutie!
6:35
Mein persönlicher Höhepunkt des Werkes. Wunderbare Darbietung, tolles Orchester! ❤
Ja!
This is the piece that a flutist HATES practicing, but listening to it is incredible
Beautifully done. The first fully modern piece of classical music. And the flautist does look kinda like old Claude himself.
This is my favorite work by Debussy. A little polished gem.
Lush, lovely performance.
Many years ago hearing this piece opened up for me the wonderfully creative, evocative world of Claude Debussy.
La bellezza, la forza e la meraviglia della musica. La provenienza misteriosa del suono che, forse, ci salverà.
Sehr internationale Kombination des Komponisten, des Dirigenten und des Orchesters. Das Ergebnis ist einfach wunderschön!
notaire2 Na ja, die Basslinie ab Takt 13 ist komplett falsch, die gehen zu zeitig weiter. Muß schön sein, wenn man nichts hört...
MichaelGuettler Muß komplett falsch sein, wenn man nichts hört...
Muss schön sein wenn man sich den spaß ruiniert
Divinely delightful and exquisite interpretation!!! 💖💖🎺🎺🎷🎷🎻🎻🎻🎼🎼🎶🎵
Great rendition of this Supernatural Masterpiece. I do believe Debussy has received this song through somekind of interdimensional portal directly from the ancient world, Pre-flood...
Love your coment!
There was no flood. CD was just a brilliant composer.
And its not a "song." Sigh! Why do the illiterati continue to refer to every type of musical composition as a "song"?
Frankfurt Radio Symphony is a superb ensemble!! Orozco-Estrada’s interpretation is excellent. Between Eroica and Le Sacre, there was no more revolutionary score than this one!
Not even "Tristan"?
Not quite......but an honorable mention, I suppose... Opera? Yech!
@@stee1ydeac0n My condolences on your sad condition.
Yeah, FU2 Ahole!@@hrh4961
Wagnerian idolators! Blaaah!
spellbinding. enchanting. nothing but pure magic 💛
Hermoso! La gente tiene miedo de aplaudir y romper la magia que se ha creado, claro!
En qué parte tiene miedo de aplaudir???
From my childhood, always fascinated by. Like something explain to me the reality of dreams.
How old are you when this was your childhood?!
No hay música más hermosa que esta.
Si la hay, la musica de Bach
@@tommyiglesias2267 No, no entendiste nada, sigue buscando.
@@arsnova3119 «Juan Sebastian Bach es el amado Dios de la música, a quien todos los compositores deberían elevar una oración antes de ponerse a trabajar»
Claude Debussy S. XIX
I always find Debussy beautiful.
This piece of music perfectly depicts the sight and scent of a massive garden!
8 years and this song still bussin bussin
Magnificent performance by the orchestra with stunning playing by Sebastian Wittiber - under masterful conductor Andres Orozco-Estrada. Textured poetic romantic sensual exquisite seductive tableau of the L’Apres-midi d’Un Faune’. Wonderful harp playing encompasses this marvellous universe of Debussy’s imagination. The best versions I ever experienced of this favourite of mine…TY all so much!
So beguiling! So entrancing! But also, so technically brilliant! 10/10 from me.
Perfect execution of a beautiful work!
Una bella, delicada y sentida interpretación. ¡Bravo!
I've read many of the comments, all I can add is outstanding. ❤
très bon et jolie interprétation de après midi 😼😋😍🌾🌲
Ciao Mirko, Claude ti terrà buona compagnia, un abbraccio,Roger.🎶
E' certamente una musica che al di là dell'esecuzione puramente orchestrale e della bravura eccelsa del direttore ci porta in un mondo etereo che prelude ad un incontro con il nostro subconscio e ci trasporta lentamente ma inesorabilmente nel mondo impalpabile delle sensazioni che travalicano il sentire umano e che per questo forse per altra via anche per chi non crede alla
scoperta di un'Entità suprema che per chi è cristiano credente è il Signore della Vita e della Morte .Occorre meditare che l'eccelsa composizione è qualcosa che ci lega all'Eterno e ce lo fa sentire più vicino !
Le rêve lucide 👌
Excellent orchestra! Why is Germany so blessed with so many outstanding orcestras? Is the cultural heritsge of the thee B's. But for me, Debussy, Ravel, Sibelius and Vaughan Williams are the greatest composers.
Marvelous Claude Debussy ❤❤❤
So cosy! I dedicate this piece to my best friend who just lost his grandma this morning. She passed on to Glory.
Espectacular. Me encanta ver como los músicos tocan y sienten la música y crean algo así junto a su Director.(Ver, Escuchar, Sentir). Minutos 6:00. 7:10, los más potentes de ésta hermosa pieza. MUCHAS GRACIAS.🌹
Memories of frolicking with my late beloved mother in the field when the cherry blossoms is in bloom .
Beautiful
@@Jo-lp1px
Thank you so much to your wonderful comment
How are you？
Which is your country？
@@shin-i-chikozima my pleasure. My parents are Romanian, I was born in Canada and grew up in the US 😊
@@Jo-lp1px
Thank you so much to your wonderful comment
In Tokyo
the autumn is across the corner
Someday please come to Japan
You will be astounded at all of Japan
Take care of yourself
Good luck
These magical notes were written by Debussy to be a prelude to "L'après - midi d'un faune", a poem by Stephane Mallarmé, who wanted to make of it a theater piece, but the project was not completed, probably because Debussy did not finish the music in time for the scheduled date. The score, however, had a life of its own. The first public performance was a resounding success, so much so that an encore immediately and a repeated performance the following day were granted. Ordinary people were captivated by the sublime mystery of Debussy's notes, while critics were impressed by the innovative, almost revolutionary, charge of the music. It remains the most shocking of Claude's orchestral suites.
Another banger by Debussy. Great music to get into de bussy after a long night of wine and cigars
Hats off to whoever recorded this awesome piece !! Sounds really good !
This performance is tremendous edge .My heart is far above in the sky .My spirit wavered with emotion. Are you who listen to this music a person of what country ？
小島信一 I am here from the Netherlands! Hontoni bikkuri shita!
アメリカからこんにちは！
I listen from Greece🇬🇷
@@jnm92
Sorry the very late reply
Thank-you so much to your ridiculous Japanese words
Take care of yourself
Good luck ！
Be on the alert for Coronavirus infection ！
May glory , prosperity and wealth be brought to your effulgent country
Hang in there !
@@b3a86
返信が大変遅くなって申し訳ありません。
素晴らしい日本語でのコメントをありがとう‼️
Sorry the very late my reply
I am sorry
Thank-you so much to your wonderful comment .
Take care of yourself
Good luck ！
Be on the alert for Coronavirus infection
Someday please visit Japan in spring or autumn
Hang in there !
Invincible and effulgent USA
What a great composer!
Indescribable beauty
Indescribable comfort
Indescribable feeling
And
something indescribable
Bucolique et enivrant. Lorsqu'on regarde le portrait de Debussy jeune au moment où il écrivit cette œuvre, on se dit que c'est lui le faune❤
This is one reason why Humanity does not deserve to be wiped out of the Universe because of some creepy virus that might hit us in the near future.
ur comment was right
@Chris I'm tryin' to be positive.
After I took off my body,
my soul would wander over
the sea and the town.
And on the side of that
street lamp,
I will be reunited with
someone I met once
on a young day.
Greetings from Japan.
Which national person are you
seeing this video？
Bravo! A wonderful reading of one of my favorites.
Absolutely magnificent !
,
umas das coisas mais maravilhosas do youtube!! é esse video!!!
Une splendide version qui fait honneur à cette composition magique!