Andrew von Oeyen - Debussy: Clair de lune

Andrew von Oeyen performs Claude Debussy's "Clair de lune" live in 2012.
Hailed worldwide for his elegant and insightful interpretations, balanced artistry and brilliant technique, Andrew von Oeyen has established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation.
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[@dancarpentieri7762]

The phrasing and tempo is phenomenal. Best interpretation of this masterpiece I've ever heard/seen. This man plays the piano with his heart and you can feel it... Bravo!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@marie-christinetournier1908]

My favorite interpretation .

[@nemleon87]

Reminds me of a child being born, growing up, then experiencing lifes ups and downs and finally realizations at different periods in their life.

[@hansmdinkermaniiv1665]

I love how classical music always seems to tell a story so clearly without any need for words

[@TortoiseNo.3]

this is the same exact story i always picture, an innocent soul growing exposed to the harsh realities of the world, but also realizing that there is a balance

[@user-zu3wq3lf3h]

damn just listen to the song mate

[@tomsangster6417]

@@TortoiseNo.3 lovely grasp on it:)

[@13_cmi]

Life sucks. Much more downs than ups

[@quyduong6789]

The best version on youtube! The phrasing, the tempo, the dynamic omg all are perfect 😍

[@timbiglow5154]

It’s my all time favorite song of my lifetime

[@ether4298]

Yes

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿🎹

[@JakeJakeP]

Ever?

[@wyswug642]

one of the best versions of Claire de lune by Debussy

[@ferube4171]

BESONOV IVAN IS BETTER

[@moisheshekelbag6336]

LOL. And there was also Victor Borghe ;) @@ferube4171

[@Gar7ism]

Beautiful interpretation. The tempo is exquisite as is the emphases.

[@ishaanghosh3671]

IMO it’s really trash the rallentando in mm 69 was not executed well... it’s 420 beats off even after the rubato poco et poco 😐

[@lookoutforchris]

I love de bussy, always hap 😂

[@austihatecute]

Can't you hear it? Can't you hear him singing his heart out through this piece? Phrasing is not what happened here that made this performance so well executed. There are many recordings on youtube of this song that are played correctly and with good phrasing. The reason why this performance was so great is because he had something that he wanted his audience to feel with him by listening to his performance.

[@meredithcarter3175]

I saw him at the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra last week, and his version of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 made me cry. And I'm not even a classical music aficionado.

[@shantrahara7201]

fuera weon esta version esta en nada

[@matthewpetzer1554]

That’s exactly what I was thinking :)

[@Soup.Theory]

I can't take you seriously with that profile picture

[@calvincai2138]

Y r u so try hard in the comments bro

[@nitac01]

This one made me cry

[@rakuencallisto]

This song brings me to tears, and I have no idea why...

[@Dextroyer77]

+rakuencallisto That's what powerful music does.

[@miopva]

I was felt lonely. Debussy is fantastic and His performance is beautiful.

[@tracesh]

My late father, Maurice Shepherd's signature piece. I miss you Daddy xxx

[@chynasparks4192]

That was the correct note at 3:35. You need to listen to other versions of this piece to know that it is a vital part of the music. Andrew is incredible. We saw him in person with the Detroit Symphony orchestra. He played the Grieg Piano concerto in A minor. A fabulous, moving performance. I would recommend any see Andrew in concert if you get the chance!

[@yeon723]

Can you elaborate as to why that was a vital part? it sounds like a mistake.

[@zacharyteske9206]

TROLL he played it a little louder than most but the reason it’s important is that it creates a lot of tension in that chord. So when the next notes are played they sound even better. It’s the same with the 4rd chord of the song, it’s create tension which is how Debussy wanted it to sound

[@MaximilianBenedicto]

@@zacharyteske9206 Yea, i thought that was a mistake when i first listened to the piece but when you think about it, it does make a lot of sense to have that tension there.

[@dylanedwards9001]

@@yeon723 It's the 7 of the V7. It adds tension to the dominant chord. The way he plays it just accents the note because he plays it loudly and slightly delayed, so it may seem out of place at first, to some.

[@a.m8878]

I saw katia's ( Buniatishvilli) version but she is way technical for me. This guy has the precise amount of thecnique and FEELING.

[@davighidetti8947]

Masterful interpretation. No words.

[@ivanlima4305]

tears in my eyes, now..

[@shin-i-chikozima]

He is a Alchemist of Debussy’s music Andrew's specutacular performance with exquisite skill and breathtaking technique is beyond description , immeasurable , unfathomable , inspirational , graceful and comfortable to the ear and the mind There is something extraordinary in his superb performance From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@jamie.daugherty]

brought me to the tears I needed to express. Thank you.

[@viiikzn777]

I can hear him crying through the music. Fantastic.

[@emilys3012]

There’s something so angelic about this song

[@NellieKAdaba]

I know. 👍🏿

[@LowKeyTris]

Most elegant performance ever

[@ellie25869]

this is the best interpretation I've heard of clair de lune

[@LoveGreen1511]

This makes quarantine so much better thank you

[@newzealand631]

Andrew is a fantastic pianist, full of emotion and an extremely handsome man. I have never seen a man more handsome than him. I am a guy and I don't feel ashamed to say this but when I see him playing I love everything about him, his hands, his hair, his beautiful body and presence on the stage. He looks and sound like an angel sent to visit us.

[@juanpablocarmona517]

Ayo

[@pianist0130]

One of the best I heard. I recently uploaded a tutorial video for this one. You make me want to play this piece again

[@jonuditsky6943]

Sublime.....beautiful......sad......and sweet

[@s550danny]

0:08 seconds in and I already know this video will do it justice ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fwi4078]

Thanks 😊 how lucky we are, enjoy all your work.

[@JohnSmith-qg3jb]

Great performance. Someone who understands the work.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes 👍🏿

[@Scofield229]

1:03 sneeze man strickes again

[@snm7795]

Scofield229 I can’t stop laughing 😂

[@ketkroketdumont8238]

yeah, the sneeze man again, oh nooooo !!!

[@Rhovanion85]

Did you know Kauffmann is actually an existing name? XD

[@davidjenkins3854]

MY MOTHER WAS TAUGHT PIANO BY THE NUNS AT ST BENEDICTS PARISH IN CHICAGO FROM 1939 TO 1946....she was also a soprano opera singer....in english....and german....in1949....she went back to germany....and went back to germany to see her granma....and sang perfectly in a german opera......i have some of the pictures from that opera.....

[@justinleemiller]

Wow. That was awesome. The phrasing was exquisite....I time traveled.

[@annehallock5370]

So beautiful! Thank you.

[@user-oj6kd7od8g]

透明できらきらしていて、繊細で、とても優しくて、素晴らしい月の光です。大好き❤です。

[@irenearies3127]

I never want it to end...

[@waldemarsoop1381]

The soft tone of the piano and the recording quality enhances the experience of this out-of-this-world performance

[@Joycewho]

Understated and beauuutifully phrased :)

[@donaldjack7749]

This performance makes me feel really emotional.

[@djdjjdjdjdjcjdjdjdksmsn2129]

The intro felt a little fast for me, but the middle and end were absolutely perfect

[@seanm4770]

Brother

[@SKiZ416]

I'm amazed that someone composed such a beautiful piece, thank you for playing it.

[@tracypicture172]

Nice! Thanks.

[@marie-christinetournier1908]

At my beginning on You Tube , I very often listened to him playing this Clair de Lune a very big number times . It’s always magnificent and moving 💖👏👏👏

[@martinmarsh8704]

Such a wonderful piece of music

[@wagnerpolveiro7176]

Just beautiful, Andrew. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@Zencho639]

I can feel the same thing like you, when you play this master piece.

[@rogom36900]

Congratulations. Simply amazing. My heart beats to the rhythm of your fingers when I hear how you play this song. Thanks a lot.

[@wotan10950]

Fantastic interpretation. I always think about Andrew’s interview where he bragged about the size of his hands and fingers! I guess he’s been blessed in many areas ;)

[@sovetski8893]

Beautiful 👍

[@pianoman0609]

Beautiful performance!

[@fasteddy9]

BRAVO!!!

[@fwi4078]

So beautifully , and the music singing along with you. Thank you

[@1964tamsin]

Beautiful- best interprettion I have heard so far

[@lapop5173]

I love this song

[@ShintateSeiko]

This great interpretation always soothes my exhausted nerves.

[@ArnoldVeeman]

awesome performance of this masterpiece... thank you very much Andrew!

[@TheCulinsky]

wow, by heart :) literally!

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

beautiful performance......

[@yoonkimify]

Delightful!!

[@Barbiere96]

Yes, Andrew von Oeyen played this recital at Kioi Hall in Tokyo. It was broadcast by NHK in 2013. No question….

[@bobb.3866]

Outstanding. Normally it takes an older performer to draw the mixed sentiment out of this piece. I would love to hear more from you.

[@emmalouise2949]

Beautiful😥

[@oliviermailhot4144]

Had chills the first time I heard this song and now 3 years later during to worst year of my life I still get chills listening to this masterpiece

[@shane2678]

Beautiful. Got the dynamics & the rubato playing down great, imo.

[@happyguyx1]

thanks uploader

[@marjie012000]

Wonderful performance. Just sublime.

[@Tsundere_sama]

Thank you for this

[@keilafranco]

So beautiful! Congratulations... You are so talented.

[@renatoburneo]

I listened this song for first time in Evil Within, since then I cant stop to listen it

[@2011Ohmygoodness]

That was amazing. I'm glad I found this. He did a wonderful job.

[@sergosergi8432]

The best performance🤍my favorite💛

[@angelicaceleri]

Bravo! Bravíssimo!!! he feels the music spirit! Muito bom!!!!

[@sungamez4491]

Dapussy is my favorite composer ever

[@yannickbisson]

Very emotional. Thank you for sharing!

¡Wow! Such an inspired and beautiful interpretation. Love it.

[@highhope7743]

ขอบคุณคุณ Darlper ที่ทำให้ชีวิตของฉันกลับมามีความสุขอีกครั้ง ขอบคุณ ANATOMY OF MY MIND ที่ทำให้เรารู้จักกัน 🤍

[@mckenna8663]

Amazing interpretation....BRAVO!

[@adam2eve]

Very beautifully done! I suppose it's just inevitable that someone is always going to clear his/her throat, cough, blow their nose, etc., during the performance no matter where you are in the world. It's just human, I guess. Like I said, very beautifully done! Bravo!

[@pilarpaco6569]

maravilloso, gracias

[@lovelyhorse2463]

you played this beautiful!

[@Operachan]

gorgeous!!!!

[@kether82]

Nice interpretation of Claire de lune. Bravissimo!

[@sofiaisabella2982]

The best interpretation that I ever heard, I feel in love with this piece again, I wish that someday I could play piano like you, you're awesome ! (sorry for my horrible english)

[@mattbarnett4137]

You should also check out Hewits coverm she is amazing aswell

[@kbl.3530]

6 years late but your english is wonderful!

[@goldroger50]

You're doing great

[@timothyhan2385]

amazing! well done Andrew von Oeyen! :DDD i wish i could play this song like you someday :)

[@ebiedog]

Enjoyed it very much.

[@tracymiller1149]

Wow! What a great performance.

[@carolynclark1724]

Beautiful!

[@arcimede1230]

c est magnifique bravo! Dire que je dois l'apprendre...

[@ouistiti5201]

Alors, vous l'avez appris ? :)

[@elenachamberlain2285]

This is absolute magic. You do Debussy proud. :)

[@ryanstrohbeck7515]

My mom played this on piano growing up. Somewhat clumsy I guess. She is still alive today…but I know this song will bring me to me knees one day after she passes and I hear it again. It’s beautiful and pictures my moms tough life to a tee

[@nehfer2769]

Amazing... So beautiful... *---*

[@yukiharasakura9226]

your message, I clearly recieve it through your play...

[@cantsaycindy]

You are so talented

[@sigurjonmyrdal3873]

I like that!

[@scottkuzminski8114]

What is it about this piece that is so singular, spare, economical, and heart-rending at the same time? Could this, along with perhaps Beethovan's "Moonlight" Sonata, be the most beautiful "Spare" keyboard piece ever written? No, it is not complicated. This one does not have thrilling arpeggios, runs, complexities. Yet, in its' spareness and concise structure, it speaks volumes. So understated, so pure of line and tone, so quiet, yet deep.....Clair de Lune"....is beauty incarnate, all in a short piece that thrills everytime it is played like this by Oeyen.... Bravo..

[@scottkuzminski8114]

***** Very kind of you to say that......thanks.....

[@coogkiller]

***** economical: "using no more of something than is necessary". I think that's a fantastic way to describe this short yet incredibly deep piece of music. Taking the time to let everyone know you are unable to understand a word unless it's used in a context you've seen it in before, now that's hilarious.

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

well said....

[@onechampignon3391]

... Debussy a écrit ce morceau pour lui.... ça a prit longtemps, mais il a triomphé.

[@claudiasimasarte]

Maravilhoso!!!!!

[@moss1245]

1:03 *crack* *whispers* "you're fired..."

[@stefanospigarelli6896]

semplicemente divino!

[@luciadella-flora4082]

Pura magia...

[@iyllascorn4540]

#2022 #beautiful

[@monttemadness9250]

he makes it look so easy

[@ketkroketdumont8238]

When i hear a good pianist i always think, why didnt i learn to play an instrument ... But i guess its not possible for most people to do it properly, most people lack the talent and the motivation and the money to pay for good teachers. The classical music world is still one of the most "elite" worlds of all ...