C.Debussy - Clair de Lune, Maria João Pires live at Jardin Musical

[@margaretlally9747]

I imagine this is exactly how Debussy imagined it should be played. She played this like it was a dear old friend. Sooo beautiful.

[@Winterov]

He played it a lot faster. I prefer it slower but who am to argue with the man himself

[@kathyvilim1047]

Well said, yes like it was an old friend 😊

[@Kotyk_Murkotyk]

She plays it a lot better than him. 🙂

[@alainspiteri502]

​@@WinterovDebussy played less good than interpreters but not Rachmaninov ! !

[@Didhedieded0]

man, that was not played, it was whispered. Love it

[@stevejohnston7501]

It’s a pleasure to hear a pianist who wants to make music rather than just doing a ‘performance’.

[@lmichaelgreenjr]

Listening to lifelong pianists return to piano’s principle repertoire is one of the finest things in the world of music

[@ArlenLam]

Attaboy attaboy attaboy and

[@marcelabaeza2441]

Hermosa y sentida interpretacion❤

[@paulrhodesquinn]

@@ArlenLamInsightful comment.

[@rossmcintyre1710]

Yes what an insightful comment…

[@synergiesabound1007]

Principle, which?

[@LenaSin]

how softly she enters every phrase! how spiritual! Bravo!

[@lindaclairesartori]

Brava!

[@tabascocat5102]

It's the only way to get the most emotion out of this masterpiece

[@synergiesabound1007]

Totally

[@alanfogarty5469]

Absolutely!!! Graced are the shifts in the note values as Maria shares with us her gift through skill, but more importantly through her heart.

[@WangRachel-ze5ze]

She is the best person I ever heard no one else is better than her

[@liumaggie9344]

Agreed

[@alannieto8892]

Her facial expressions are priceless, she's enjoying every note of the piece. I love it

[@BGross-wt7yc]

Her face is also a masterpiece.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

One of the finest, most expressive and emotive pianists I’ve ever heard. I started collecting her recordings in 1998, starting with her interpretation of the Chopin Nocturnes. I’ve been a pro player for 30 years and am always so excited to hear musicians like this that lift your spirit and take the music to another level.

[@juliespear6893]

Her Chopin nocturnes are just beautiful aren’t they?

[@pedritu147]

Maria João, sou um conterrâneo, um primo ou sobrinho. Ouvi a peça a chorar. Das mil versões que já ouvi, esta é a minha preferida. Choro aos 45 anos como uma criança pela beleza do momento, mas sobretudo por relembrar com carinho como a Maria João foi minha inspiração quando aprendi piano. E choro porque desisti do piano, por razões da vida. Foi como um divórcio. Pior, foi como uma amputação. Ainda hoje sinto, como se de um braço ou uma perna se tratasse. Ainda toco, claro, mas raramente porque ainda me dói. A minha professora era Russa. Com ela apeendi coisas que não imaginava. Com ela aprendi desde sentar no piano (coisa que nenhum outro professor me houvera ensinado) a toda uma coreografia corporal para ajustar o meu corpo aos movimentos do piano de forma a produzir o melhor som utilizando cada articulação do corpo. Com ela aprendi a amar a Maria João. Em especial para estudar Mozart, Schubert ou Schumann era obrigatório ouvir Maria João. Espero um dia ainda conhecê-la pessoalmente e contar-lhe tudo isso, mas aqui fica o meu testemunho e o meu obrigado, porque momentos destes valem por toda uma vida. Obrigado.

[@Denih360]

Beautiful story. ❤

[@dinasucuarana4770]

Não canso de ouvir essa peça. Maria é perfeita. Espero que consiga seu intento de conhecê-la. 💕

[@eugenetrollip751]

This is how Claire de Lune should be played - with passion!

[@jocelynyared2150]

Age is fleeting. Virtuosity is forever.

[@bethbenditt803]

Love your comment!

[@JoanCarlson-f1l]

She pours her soul into her fingertips . What an absorbing sound.

[@rothschildianum]

Excellent timing, I love how poetic her playing is.

[@cheddercheese2573]

You probably already know this but Clair De Lune was made based on a french poem "Moonlight", described as sad and lovely.

[@NomaddUK]

Finally someone who gets how it is supposed to be played. With heart, feeling and expressive pauses that are just the perfect levels of peace and tranquility. Fantastic rendition Maria. Thanks.

[@mattm4171]

Breathtaking. She's so connected to the experience, it was as beautiful as the music itself. Debussy is beaming with pride, wherever and whenever he is!

[@DhariaLurie]

"Newfound Awareness Through life many stumble, seeking empty titles Endless is the strife, spellbound by earthly glories Wallowing in filth and mire, saddled by ills Regret comes late, with reflection in the waning years Our lives are innately divine and were Heaven born The universe faced calamity, and nothing could be done To this earth we thus came, to await the Creator Heaven again becomes possible to any who shed their karma and are cleansed of sin God’s path is available to those not blinded by attachments to this world Atheism is backed by a feral thing Evolution is a dogma wicked and without base Man’s conduct today strays far from the Divine Many a view and belief prove to be obstacles How many can be saved? How many shall make it through? August 20, 2018 *** Fade to Dust Most in this mortal world, did come for the Way Only to lose their purpose, entering this beguiling place For those who slumber still despite Dafa’s spread and suppression This life and all its treasures, shall fade to dust January 22, 2019 *** The Divine Is Shown Their dance dispels karma’s dark clouds Their heavenly music awakens our true selves All this is the Creator’s grace bestowed Free yourself of modern thought and ways bizarre Recover the kindness and honesty you once knew Atheism and evolution are a cancer that mars the soul The ways of tradition lead to Heaven’s dais The Divine manifests for the rescue of our souls What you now sense and see are His designs Braving dark tides to mercifully save us I embrace the world through Shen Yun January 23, 2019 Edinburgh" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin VI, from Falun Dafa teachings)

[@rossmcintyre1710]

Her touch is amazing. Adding to the drama and beauty of the piece..

[@g2gbrb431]

i love how the piano whispers and cries the way she plays in this song. Truly enchanting performance, it must have been something to watch

[@ДаринаБеликова-в3в]

Великолепное, глубоко прочувствованное исполнение гениальной Музыки! Желаю исполнительнице долгих лет жизни и крепкого здоровья!

[@CaresinVerse]

Clair de Lune, played with love, on a Steinway Grand, is what I call a gift for the ages. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@kengaw335]

Quite the most exqusite and touching version I have heard of this beautiful piece.

[@arturbottura4001]

Maria João Pires é o mais perto que se pode chegar da perfeição. Respeito imenso.

[@normasa-zm6lv]

Concordo plenamente ❤

[@patriciaviaes9753]

Simplesmente Divina✨️✨️ 👑✨️✨️

[@НатальяАсташенкова-ш3г]

Эвукоизвлечение-это Космос!!!! Игра- мечта ...... Господа!!! Она говорит...музыкой....!!

[@hubertrynjah4560]

She hits every note so softly and ever so gently. Overall, she brings out a soothing sound. Wonderful performance.

[@miareal1746]

This is God talking to you through music, my husband says sitting next to me. I agreed!, 👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@vincentdinatale6962]

I heard many other pianists interpretation of this piece. This IS THE BEST! ❤❤❤

[@stephenmosgrove6559]

I'm no expert, but this must be one of the most beautiful songs ever created.

[@matthewraden5210]

Her excellent use of dynamic control reveals colors that no other performance of this piece brings out.

[@jeffstewart8627]

I've heard it said, and I could not agree more. that when a person understands life, they will plant a tree knowing that they will never live long enough to enjoy resting under it's boughs. But when you truly understand life you have left a gift for generations to peacefully contemplate life under the majestic tree you planted. Bravo Maria.

[@glaucoduartedaluz2661]

Maria João Pires transcende a técnica, o refinamento e a elegância estilística. Ela possui o poder de conectar-se diretamente com a alma de quem a ouve. Simplesmente maravilhosa !!!

[@liliana2869]

❤

[@grayperson178]

i just learned of her a month or two ago, and she is quickly becoming one of my favorite artists of all time. even on ubiquitous repertoire like this, i feel as if i’m hearing it for the first time.

[@JoanCarlson-f1l]

Same here

[@gastonpacheco3600]

I had to hold the phone on my heart to sense the vast range of emotion captured by Debussy.

[@chrisrawden2936]

It’s a lovely sound and lovely how she gives the music time and shapes it so beautifully. The recorded piano sound is so touching to listen to.

[@alexpestana8357]

Uplifting. Sensitive. Heavenly. Musical in the grand sense of the word. I felt every note. What a rare spirit and a rare musician. Bravo Maria!

[@annehallock5370]

I am in the night sky as an angel. Every fiber of myself floats through this musical masterpiece. Thank you so much. This performance just touches me so deeply. I'm 65 years old and never remember being this enchanted with a performance. Happy dreams 😴

[@dennisdavis3919]

This performance brings out every single emotional and expressive nuance Debussy put in. Can't imagine it played any better.

[@joha3156]

This has to be one of the best interpretations of this immortal piece that I've heard.

[@gilbertdaroy6080]

Delicate, restrained, plaintive, dreamlike.

[@couchphotography8861]

She's still wonderful after all these years....

[@calumsimpson6937]

This is my favourite piece of music ever written

[@kevincarroll2842]

Me too!

[@GerardCantor]

María João Pires is an international treasure.

[@Mlx51]

Magnifiquement joué. Avec toute la douceur, la sensibilité et les nuances mélancoliques qu'inspire ce Clair de lune... parfois maltraité.

[@tomyamartino]

Maria is monumentally authoritative. What a pianist.

[@michaelt7916]

This is the best version of this song. Everything about her interpretation is just perfect.

[@СаулеБеккулова]

Волшебные руки пианиста и душа поэта- вот такой "Лунный свет" Дебюсси подарила нам эта тонкая и хрупкая женщина- пианист от Бога! Благодарю!!!

[@Caballoenfuego]

Wow Maria. It feels like flower petals are floating through the breeze, never to touch the ground as the air lifts and settles. When most people play this, it feels like they are rushing the best parts and clunking the keys as hard as possible in the forte sections. You magically play the dynamics perfectly without changing the original rhythm and the piano sounds as if it is playing itself, you must truly caress the keys. Thank you for your gift.

[@toddscott8001]

Exactly.

[@tabascocat5102]

this is the music to die to. Beauty , never payed better

[@veritas2222]

I learned the piano so I could play Claire de Lune. Still my fave.

[@인영-l5p]

엊그제 공연에서 들었는데. 너무 편안하고 벅차고 눈물나고...참 좋았습니다. 사인해주실 때 환하게 웃어주시던 모습에 또 행복했어요😊

[@BSPro69-e2z]

I dont understand you

[@Josie0703]

How we age with such clarity. Beautifully.

[@KCM25NJL]

Oh this is a personal piece for this lady.... the feels!

[@MrGumby385]

Oh my God….so beautiful, listening to her AND watching her. Brought me to tears..best performance I have heard of this beautiful piece.

[@beautygainz]

Same😢❤

[@TrinaChen-l2q]

這是我聽過最好聽的版本😍😍😍

[@WeinaQin]

Lost in the enchanting melody of Clair de Lune, a truly beautiful and peaceful piece. Such a heartfelt performance! Love you Maria❤

[@letimetcalfe4494]

The best emotional feel of this piece I've encountered. Yes. This is how it should be played. Debussy would be proud and smiling.

[@anaisabecassis8321]

Maria, la princesse discrète du piano

[@수미이-z8r]

지난주 마리아조앙 피레스 공연 보고 왔는데 지금보다 젊었을때네요 드뷔시 연주했어요 그녀는 우아하고 편안한 연주를 보여줬어요 너무 멋있었어요 힘이 느껴줘요 팔순의 나이인거 같은데 대단하세요

[@dorotheeschulz416]

Soooo gefühlvoll hat es, glaube ich, noch niemand gespielt...als er selbst...😢❤

[@paymonbidari278]

Listening to this, Perhaps, I could fall in love after all. ❤

[@agnescardoso9905]

Tive o imenso prazer de assistir a dois concertos da pianista portuguesa, no Teatro Castro Alves, em Salvador. Emocionante!

[@mcviluancapadiso519]

This is so poetic. The timing is so right! This is one is really Debussy.

[@ЕленаГлушень]

Браво! Музыка говорит на всех языках. Да здравствует любовь и добро!

[@ВалентинаЭрдынеева-л4т]

Так поэтично и романтично звучит музыка Дебюсси в прекрасном исполнении пианистки.😊🎉

[@АнастасияПеревезий-ш2о]

Thank you for this gift, for your performance.

[@301250]

Her playing of the Mozart sonatas is also divine. A Portuguese musical phenomenon!

[@piedmontpilgrim1]

This pianist made beautiful love to this Steinway!

[@gracielaschauvinhold5801]

Escuchar a Debussy, me conmueve....lo estudiaré. Gracias.

[@amadeolopes1406]

A tribute to endurance. Majestic!

[@aliasErEf]

Merci pour avoir accompagner mon cœur ce trop court moment. ❤ Elle fût et demeure une très grande artiste qui interpréta au piano tous les grands auteurs du répertoire musical pour piano seul ou avec les plus grands orchestres.

[@MathieuPrevot]

Une merveille ! Heureux de voir qu'elle n'a pas pris sa retraite comme annoncé.

[@laszlonelebo8537]

Gyönyörű muzsika! Becsukom a szemem, amikor hallgatom és a béke szigetén érzem magam.

[@williamwalker5326]

"There is, in this life, beauty, so powerful, so pure, so beyond the spoken word, that only music can define it."....me

[@Xenia-E-Zilli]

Love you Maria. Every note you play speaks to my heart. 💖🌼☀🦋🐞🎵🎹🌚

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Thank you KZbin for introducing me to this superb musician this morning. I was feeling down, and she lifted me!

[@luizcarlostardelli1747]

De todas as interpretes de " Clair de Lune",v oce foi a quem mais botou a alma na interpretação. Fantástico. Me apaixonei pelo teu estilo: suave, profissional, e encantador. Deus te dê muita saúde para viver ainda muitos anos para nos abrilhantar com teu dom divino. Sou seu fã incondicional.

[@Momo-ib2hm]

seriously one of the, if not the best recording of this piece. As cheesy as it might sound, i think the music and her became one for a moment and she perfectly (at least for me) showed us the necessary emotion, that it requires. Definately a huge inspiration for my version of the piece and I will come back to this rendition when I have enough time to work on it.

[@ЕленаИванова-ш5и6к]

Такое теплое душевное исполнение!как объятие я чувствовала эту музыку..она похожа на любовь..

[@tessamichael9766]

She has captured the deep intimacy of the piece perfectly ❤

[@sigigle]

Best version I've heard. My favorite song in the world. Reminds me of going for night walks with my grandma as a kid. She'd point out the different stars in the night sky and how Venus was the brightest. This song captures the serene, wonderous and loving emotions I felt in those times. 🌌♥

[@adrianamello2505]

Ouvir essa música, tocada de tal forma eleva a minha alma acima do céu azul que vejo agora da minha janela. Lindíssimo! Suave e extraordinário 👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘

[@fernandaagibert1111]

Dentre tantas execuções de Claire de Lune que já ouvi,esta é a mais bela! O luar entra por uma fresta da Alma de Maria João e ela o devolve ao céu pela ponta de seus dedos numa alquimia do coração! Grata!

[@Didhedieded0]

I want her to be my grandma. I miss my grandparents, they passed away when I was just a child and I do not even remeber their faces :(

[@JohnTussey]

The tone, control and virtuosity of a true and superb artist.

[@On5anddeadhomies]

She had my mother’s eyes. We would stay up till the early hours of the morning in beautiful quiet company, and as the sun’s rising rays would caress all of the world’s crevices she would play this. I would cry, oh how i would cry.

[@philippep.3541]

Elle joue avec son cœur, sans ses yeux. C'est infiniment bouleversant....

[@СветланаМозгунова-с5м]

Божественная музыка, невероятное исполнение. Господи, сколько же талантов ты подарил человечеству! Спасибо!

[@manuelagoncalves3288]

Maravilha Maria João. A subtileza fala-nos à alma🙏💚

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Beautifully performed. I could listen to this for the rest of my life and never tire of it.

[@arturoggras]

Esta era la pieza favorita de mi padre y también una de las mías. Preciosa interpretación que me encoge el alma.

[@andrewkendle3251]

Oh my, what refreshing beauty. My Soul is at peace and the pure loveliness expressed here is beyond my ability to express in words. Truely a masterpiece ... Thank you

[@jean-micheldeleaz7248]

Cela fait un moment que je n'avais pas de nouvelles de Maria Joao 😊

[@olgas.6110]

Przepiękny utwór, przepięknie zagrany ♥️🌹😊

[@Angel-by1ni]

A journey experience among the heart and the soul... Coming in and out from one to the other, constantly. Absolutely magic from the hands of this woman traveling through the notes as if this piece was her own life's experience.

[@cypridiot]

I just spent the last 30 minutes looking at artists performing this piece. This is by far my favorite rendition. The lightest touch, the most expressive and subtle. Amazing performance

[@ЛарисаКравченко-ч7ю]

Храни вас БОГ!БРАВО!

[@beatricepanne5674]

Divine listening and playing

[@Aritza.L]

J Musical thank you so much for sharing all Her performance there! ..Maria J Pires thank yout for your exquisite music!! so beatiful as always! 🎵❤️‍🔥👏👏👏💐💫👏

[@fanniegpe.lopezfrisbie1283]

She is playing through her heart and soul. Beautiful magic.

[@helenaoliveira5967]

Abençoada Maria João Pires, muita gratidão e respeito pelo seu trabalho. Felicidade em tê-la connosco❤

[@mariaalmeida189]

Maria João Pires és o nosso orgulho. Belíssima interpretação. Tocas com as mãos e o coração ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lillymarie1029]

Einfach nur ganz Wunderbar 😌

[@heloisanovaes5702]

It's been a long time ago I've listened to "Clair de Lune" Thank you M. Debussy