Debussy was SO original There's a carefree aspect to his music, contrasting with the emotionalism of the previous romantic period,which is relaxing and often expressing contentment and wonder
Here you can actually envisage the rhythmic swaying of the branches in the wind,and the fluttering of the leaves in the bursts of wind and the bursting through of sunlight into the tree I love this work
Debussy's Images are some of the most wonderful piano pieces ever written. Thank you so so much for the upload, your choice of recording was fantastic honestly
This is what Debussy should sound like. Moravec's radiant tone and profound feel for color, and the mysterious atmosphere of Debussy are glorious! I only wish he had recorded more Ravel. His recording of his Sonatine is stunning.
Debussy was a genius at depicting mystery like the mystery of the stillness in the moonlight Nature in all its forms,was mngeniously depicted in Debussy's works,something virtually vomlletely new in music -- rain,snow falling ,a bleak sniw strewn landscape, streams,fog,wind and gusts,the sea, moving clouds, moonlight,forests leaves drifting in the wind,dead leaves, sunshine bursting through,swaying branches,swimming fish etc
I can't help but imagine that Eric Satie and Claude didn't share some of their best themes with one another at the Chat Noir. I haven't drank Absinth... but I hear they tipped a few and saw the green fairy. Moravec has the most sensitive technique of anyone I ever heard before.
He owes a tremendous amount to Wagner. It took him years to escape the influence. There is also the wonderful influence of Chabrier--the most underrated composer.
@@johnryskamp2943 I hear no musical debt whatsoever to Wagner of all composers. For me, Debussy occupies an entirely different world from Wagner’s dense pomposity. Just zero common ground.
This upload combines Books 1 & 2. You can find this 1982 digital recording on a double CD, "Moravec Plays Debussy and Chopin." Note that it was originally released as a single disc "Moravec Plays Debussy."
@Sedyon Hmmm I believe no one is better than anyone, all composers are equal in quality! Something my brother wouldn't understand since he just hates music 🫤
@@Sedyon I know, I know! But I'm not just his opposite brother. My mission is to bring dignity back to Music, something my brother is planning to destroy
Belas composições, a essência de Debussy, em puros sons, acordes perfeitos, cadências ímpares ... Tudo de melhor que esse Mago da Sonoridade ofereceu à Humanidade!! Parabéns pela sensibilidade! 🎼🎶🎶🎶
Quand le monde fléchit autour de soi, quand les structures d’une civilisation vacillent, il est bon de revenir à ce qui, dans l’histoire, ne fléchit pas, mais au contraire redresse le courage, rassemble les séparés, pacifie sans meurtrir. Il est bon de rappeler que le génie de la création est lui aussi à l’œuvre dans une histoire vouée à la destruction
Thank you. Following the music is as breathtaking as listening to it. To have conceived such a manner of approach, I suppose one had to be living in that time. How lovely it must have been.
Debussy's music is almost ALWAYS about Reflection. 🙂 I always loved how F.M. Rogers' pieces were extremely introspective, whimsical, and airy like Debussy's as well.
It seems that Claude Debussy participated in building the path leading to Jazz in 1905 : at times i hear Bill Evans and other works from Jazz composers of the 20th century. I also heard the premices of Rhapsody in Blue around 3:33 ... amazing ♥
For lack of a better term to describe the genre, I absolutely love the impressionistic piano works, or rather as I call them often, descriptive piano works.
I can't believe I'm just now hearing this amazing recording! I feel as if I've just uncovered a hidden pearl. As much as I love the magnificent Rogé recording, this resplendent recording by Moravec makes me feel like I'm truly listening to this for the first time 😍😍
@stravinskyfan Unfortunately, the Medtnaculus video of the Rogé recording got taken down. I found this recording, which is the same audio as the Medtnaculus video: ua-cam.com/video/-c2lzLsd774/v-deo.htmlsi=9HAs036tKMKfjWbh. I have no clue why it got taken down, but it's a real shame 😔
Beautiful interpretations. The Images is a masterpiece in itself, both books. But the ending of Reflets dans l’eau is unparalleled. In my opinion, the most beautiful ending in the piano repertoire.
I agree! The way that three note melody is there in the beginning but get's presented so clearly in the end. What does it mean? I always wonder. It's so beautifully done. Do you know the ending of Feux d'artifice (the last prelude of the second book)? It is ingenious in a similar, but different way as well.
Trifonov definitely, not even close. I disagree about Michelangeli though, I think his interpretation is wonderful. I would definitely agree that Moravec's sound is much more controlled, in a good way. As to understanding the text, I think Michelangeli shows a full understanding as well, but arrives at drastically different conclusions than Moravec. He was always like that, he had a very particular sound so most pieces he plays sound like Michelangeli and not like the composer. Some may like it and others may not, that's ok haha
映像第一集 Reflets dans l'eau 水の反映（水に映る影） 5:13 Hommage à Rameau ラモー賛歌（ラモーをたたえて） 12:01 Mouvement 動き Book II L.111映像第2集 15:29 Cloches à travers les feuilles 葉ずえを渡る鐘 19:54 Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut 荒れた寺にかかる月（そして月は廃寺に落ちる） 25:31 Poissons d'or 金色の魚
Debussy was SO original There's a carefree aspect to his music, contrasting with the emotionalism of the previous romantic period,which is relaxing and often expressing contentment and wonder
Here you can actually envisage the rhythmic swaying of the branches in the wind,and the fluttering of the leaves in the bursts of wind and the bursting through of sunlight into the tree I love this work
2:44 gives me shivers every time. That progression is absolutely breathtaking
Likewise. What a shame it doesn't last longer.
I like the part afterwards at 3:36 where it calms down and magically transitions back to the first theme.
Ravel or Gershwin moment.
There is always something magical, mysterious and otherworldly in Debussy's music.
he really is an impressionist. i enter another dimension when i listen to his pieces
He was into occultism
Debussy's Images are some of the most wonderful piano pieces ever written. Thank you so so much for the upload, your choice of recording was fantastic honestly
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Yes it’s a masterpiece
Agree, it's incredibly wonderful and Moravec makes it sound absolutely transcendental.
This is what Debussy should sound like. Moravec's radiant tone and profound feel for color, and the mysterious atmosphere of Debussy are glorious! I only wish he had recorded more Ravel. His recording of his Sonatine is stunning.
He also recorded his concerto in G if you're interested
I've known Moravec for the gorgeous things he does with Chopin, but was quite unprepared for how glorious his Debussy is. Thank you for this!
Debussy was a genius at depicting mystery like the mystery of the stillness in the moonlight Nature in all its forms,was mngeniously depicted in Debussy's works,something virtually vomlletely new in music -- rain,snow falling ,a bleak sniw strewn landscape, streams,fog,wind and gusts,the sea, moving clouds, moonlight,forests leaves drifting in the wind,dead leaves, sunshine bursting through,swaying branches,swimming fish etc
We call it impressionism in music,
I can't help but imagine that Eric Satie and Claude didn't share some of their best themes with one another at the Chat Noir. I haven't drank Absinth... but I hear they tipped a few and saw the green fairy. Moravec has the most sensitive technique of anyone I ever heard before.
The gateway to Scriabin. If you want to learn the Scriabin Piano Sonatas, I suggest learning his over 90 preludes, Prokofiev, and Debussy.
Scriabin's sonatas are difficult
Scriabin is a mediocrity. Ask Stravinsky. You don't understand Debussy.
Prokofiev is even harder than scriabin😂
I'm in love with the second piece. I can't stop listening to it! 💗
Wow, this recording sounds fantastic! There’s so much color and texture, especially in the first Image.
Ivan Moravec gives an outstanding performance. Many thanks for posting this beautiful recording!
C. Debussy’s writing for the piano is fascinating.
This work is a masterpiece
Thanks for posting this great performance, a classic
Wow! Heavy hands. Great tone, color, in and out time. Captures the beautiful and wild heart so well. Loved it. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
Debussy was a true genius. His writing owes little to nothing to any other composer. Just wildly original and gorgeous music. And, what a performance!
I always like to think that F.M. Rogers was highly, highly inspired by Debussy.
He owes a tremendous amount to Wagner. It took him years to escape the influence. There is also the wonderful influence of Chabrier--the most underrated composer.
@@johnryskamp2943 I hear no musical debt whatsoever to Wagner of all composers. For me, Debussy occupies an entirely different world from Wagner’s dense pomposity. Just zero common ground.
Then you know something Debussy did not know.
This upload combines Books 1 & 2. You can find this 1982 digital recording on a double CD, "Moravec Plays Debussy and Chopin." Note that it was originally released as a single disc "Moravec Plays Debussy."
Beautiful music and Moravec plays it really well 👍🏻
Incredible interpretation
Debussy is one of the best composers that have ever lived, way better than Scriabin!
But I think Schoenberg is even better, atonal music is life 🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥
@Sedyon Hmmm I believe no one is better than anyone, all composers are equal in quality! Something my brother wouldn't understand since he just hates music 🫤
@@Whatismusic1234 I said this because your brother hates Debussy and hates Schoenberg even more, whereas he loves Scriabin
@@Sedyon I know, I know! But I'm not just his opposite brother. My mission is to bring dignity back to Music, something my brother is planning to destroy
Belas composições, a essência de Debussy, em puros sons, acordes perfeitos, cadências ímpares ... Tudo de melhor que esse Mago da Sonoridade ofereceu à Humanidade!! Parabéns pela sensibilidade! 🎼🎶🎶🎶
Quand le monde fléchit autour de soi, quand les structures d’une civilisation vacillent, il est bon de revenir à ce qui, dans l’histoire, ne fléchit pas, mais au contraire redresse le courage, rassemble les séparés, pacifie sans meurtrir. Il est bon de rappeler que le génie de la création est lui aussi à l’œuvre dans une histoire vouée à la destruction
Bien dit, bon monsieur!
The pieces are amazing, and the performance is also brillant! ❤❤❤
Thanks for uploading!
Thank you. Following the music is as breathtaking as listening to it. To have conceived such a manner of approach, I suppose one had to be living in that time. How lovely it must have been.
Debussy's music is almost ALWAYS about Reflection. 🙂 I always loved how F.M. Rogers' pieces were extremely introspective, whimsical, and airy like Debussy's as well.
It seems that Claude Debussy participated in building the path leading to Jazz in 1905 : at times i hear Bill Evans and other works from Jazz composers of the 20th century. I also heard the premices of Rhapsody in Blue around 3:33 ... amazing ♥
MORAVEC IS THE BEST!
Almost. Michelangeli!
@@claudewallet3287 Phew. Michelangeli's Debussy is very overrated
I love it. So inspiring
For lack of a better term to describe the genre, I absolutely love the impressionistic piano works, or rather as I call them often, descriptive piano works.
I can't believe I'm just now hearing this amazing recording! I feel as if I've just uncovered a hidden pearl. As much as I love the magnificent Rogé recording, this resplendent recording by Moravec makes me feel like I'm truly listening to this for the first time 😍😍
Amazing indeed…
do you know where to find the Rogé recording here on UA-cam that had more than 2 million views? did it get deleted?
@stravinskyfan Unfortunately, the Medtnaculus video of the Rogé recording got taken down. I found this recording, which is the same audio as the Medtnaculus video: ua-cam.com/video/-c2lzLsd774/v-deo.htmlsi=9HAs036tKMKfjWbh. I have no clue why it got taken down, but it's a real shame 😔
Beautiful interpretations. The Images is a masterpiece in itself, both books. But the ending of Reflets dans l’eau is unparalleled. In my opinion, the most beautiful ending in the piano repertoire.
It's so peaceful yet powerful😢
I agree! The way that three note melody is there in the beginning but get's presented so clearly in the end. What does it mean? I always wonder. It's so beautifully done. Do you know the ending of Feux d'artifice (the last prelude of the second book)? It is ingenious in a similar, but different way as well.
Splended.
Much better than Michelangeli and Trifonov … more Sound Control and understanding of the text…👍👍
Trifonov definitely, not even close. I disagree about Michelangeli though, I think his interpretation is wonderful. I would definitely agree that Moravec's sound is much more controlled, in a good way. As to understanding the text, I think Michelangeli shows a full understanding as well, but arrives at drastically different conclusions than Moravec. He was always like that, he had a very particular sound so most pieces he plays sound like Michelangeli and not like the composer. Some may like it and others may not, that's ok haha
映像第一集
Reflets dans l'eau
水の反映（水に映る影）
5:13 Hommage à Rameau
ラモー賛歌（ラモーをたたえて）
12:01 Mouvement
動き
Book II L.111映像第2集
15:29 Cloches à travers les feuilles
葉ずえを渡る鐘
19:54 Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut
荒れた寺にかかる月（そして月は廃寺に落ちる）
25:31 Poissons d'or
金色の魚
Debussy’s most “lush” period.
This HAS to have been an inspiration for the Phantom Thread OST
amazing
0:43 THAT chord there - I hope Jacob Collier has heard it
great video!
22:11 unusually human sounding melody from debussy
it calmes me down so good so praceful so nice... no?
Yes, I feel like so
12:11 Dies Irae
ㅎㅎ 넘 좋다,,
wow, you are good
美しい
What a shame Debussy never composed a piano concerto.
Pentatonic only gets you that far.
Actually he did: a single-movement "Fantaisie" for piano and orchestra from 1889-1890.
@@mgconlan it is actually in 3 movements. Why did you say 1?
@@WinrichNaujoksyou are a complete moron
@@WinrichNaujoksmoronic comment
🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for this! What edition of the score did you use? Would like to find if possible. Thanks
International. I got it from IMSLP
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00:00 - 0:30
濁り少なく、統一感をもって高潔なり
Bro must have seen god when he looked in a puddle
Debussy
Bill Evans peace piece sounds like Reflects dan l'eau - is it just me?
1:11
1:55
22:14 kinda feel Ghibliesque
Moravec is a great artist, no doubt, but these pieces belong to Michelangeli, in my opinion.
Nice, but Hommage à Rameau is way too fast
9:18
Mostly black keys. Pentatonic
He doesn't understand this music.
You have to learn to eliminate the horizon in music. That's what Monet taught Debussy: eliminate the horizon.
ドビュッシーは印象派と呼ばれた絵画よりも、象徴派の文学に影響を受けました
And what does that mean? Becausd Monet is all about horizons.
1:55