Debussy: Clair de lune ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Jean-Christophe Spinosi

Claude Debussy:
Clair de lune ∙
aus: Suite bergamasque
(Instrumentation: André Caplet) ∙
hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Jean-Christophe Spinosi, Dirigent ∙
hr-Sendesaal, Frankfurt, 5. November 2011 ∙
Website: www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de
Facebook: / hrsinfonieorchester

[@spaghettilover2156]

piano version is more dramatic, orchestra's is more magical and dreamy, so i love both

[@ruandahora9976]

Realy

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

i agree

[@jukeboxpopforadacaixa2833]

Agree

[@Nicooo]

agree both nice :D

[@A_Bagel]

I played both on top of each other ;-;

[@rstewart7601]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, and this orchestra does it well. Thank you.

[@Menugius]

Randall Stewart It's actually the Orchestra of the hr, which means hessischer Rundfunk... Just a minor state-owned german TV programme.

[@joelfurst1718]

@@Menugius wir können stolz sein

[@gui_777_]

for me the most beautiful piece.

[@scotnick59]

@@gui_777_ Agree on both counts!

[@louisvaccaro5865]

claude debussy, was a genius, his music was beyond being beautiful. the music he created in his mind, touched our very heart strings, almost wanna make you cry, of the beauty of his music.his music gives me so much comfort. god bless you mr debussy, may you rest in peace..

[@shadowsilvermoon2495]

Playing this in a concert was one of the best experiences in my life.

[@stebstebanesier6205]

Thank you for giving so much of yourself so as others can enjoy beautiful music like this.

[@aparecidapedroso3946]

quero morrer ouvindo CLAR DE LUNE fico emocionada sempre que ouso,se pudesse ficaria ouvindo o dia todo.

[@Quah-lity]

Which one was you?

[@hatred9427]

Must've been like ascending to heaven.

[@jackwhite438]

@@hatred9427 now just imagine if heaven is even better than this, and for forever! How marvelous would it be...

[@eleganz]

Someone just HAD to cough

[@meatballsnacker-sitregald6919]

I bet they were crying so hard when hearing this masterpiece they can't hold it back ;).

[@misutasa]

Meatball Snacker choked on their saliva

[@tlazo3627]

it was me

[@Folma7]

Always. Either that or someone playing with a Pez dispenser. Lol

[@drugtree8954]

We all know them, every single time!

[@bernardosax]

Why smoke weed, when you have Debussy?

[@itsALLartVideos]

Weed & Debussy... sublime.

[@yeon723]

This with weed is even better

[@ThatWeirdDude40]

Then imagine hearing this while being stoned. Nothing better I could imagine.

[@TobsyKreets]

why not both?

[@ilmagnifico82]

I absolutely agree.

[@domenicocardellicchio366]

Non ci sono parole per descrivere la bellezza di questa musica. So solo di avere le lacrime agli occhi. Mio Dio, ma cosa stava pensando Debussy quando la compose? Che cosa o chi lo ispirò in quel momento? È sublime.

[@1900amarillo]

No tengo palabras de la sublime belleza de esta melodía que es la mejor creación de Debussy al escucharla me siento como si estuviera en el cielo

[@anenglishmanplusamerican7107]

Listening to “Clair de Lune” always evokes memories of my dear friend Marie Louise from Paris, France. Despite her broken English, her French accent was like music to my ears, captivating me from the moment we met. She embodies the same softness, gentleness, and kindness as this piece, and I can’t help but feel enveloped by her warmth whenever I think of her. I don’t know when I’ll see her again, but I pray for her safety and well-being every day. She’s truly a treasure in my life, much like the beauty of this timeless melody.

[@janetmartin1348]

My parents - married 68 years - had this played at their wedding. My husband and I - married 40 years & counting - also had it played as part of our pre-ceremony music. The tension, pain, understanding and freedom is palpable. Beautiful.

[@thebestofrockandworldmusic3393]

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[@marialuisacordero8226]

Bellisimo😊

[@BRICKIEREPORT]

I long to have my mom and dad back when I hear this

[@vincelou4534]

all of us long someone when we hear this piece.. its just that amazing. take care

[@shofoyoshy9646]

If you believe in JESUS , HE can give you comfort for your loosing , and HE gives Eternal live for each believe in HIM..HE is the Only one can do this..HE is Almighty

[@ferrumyanda1934]

not cool man, don't bring your religion into this

[@oficinamisantla1169]

agree, not cool man, so not cool. Keep your jesus to yourself

[@tlazo3627]

yeah we dont need jesus here atm let jesus go be

[@DenizInanComposer]

There is not one day I dont think of that piece....

[@lorrainelavin764]

Very nice + delicate ..... much enjoyed ;-)))

[@tamara3398]

[@LanaBragateaches]

+Deniz Inan Is that. It is really amazing! It is a prayer in music shape! There are no words to describe the great sensation we feel when we listen to it

[@LanaBragateaches]

The peaceful sensation we feel about it, makes us go to a magic world where there are just happiness, joy, understanding, love, harmony!

[@KeneLouca]

+Deniz Inan Just a splendid piece of peaceful... Debussy était un génie... Greetings from France :)

[@rcbax434]

To me, this may be the most beautiful piece of music ever written. There are parts in it that to this day make me cry, it touches my very soul. What a beautiful rendition, I also love the solo piano version.

[@veronicahull4418]

Yes it reduces me to tears. I recently lost my Mum, she was beautiful like this music.

[@johnstafford2402]

Wouldn’t it be great to run a flying boat around the world with this piped into your headset as you glide through the air effortlessly?

[@Riodel1]

It would be perfect.

[@jacobmoya8664]

Yes indeed.

[@Saqpisuk]

Lune R/woosh

[@wayne5824]

High?

[@fishtriestosing5426]

Lol hehe I get it

[@falljeff111]

The french horn part is so majestic

[@joelsaucedo5607]

they add such beautiful warmth

[@isaiahbaggett2758]

Amazing flutist; such control at the end!

[@csieweng]

+isaiah baggett oboeist too at the start.

[@john7857]

Yes, a very Pretty young Lady who put a lot of effort into Her Playing. Hope She is doing well with Her Music.

[@jenniferl.8111]

This is so beautiful. The orchestra version feels more like gliding with the stars while the piano version feels like throwing your best jewelry into the sweeping sea

[@scottwallace1]

How does music like this infuse longing, heartache, sadness, loneliness, hope, joy, peace, serenity, and acceptance into its tapestry of notes and take you on an emotional journey that just leaves you shook and in awe that humankind can create such beauty???…

[@Dylan_1344]

Negative 5ths and other sorts

[@scottwallace1]

@@Dylan_1344 yes. Minor chords and certain intervals are the mechanics of it. But if it were just that, we’d have a kajillion pieces of music like this. And while there is a wealth of great classical music, there aren’t many that do this particular emotional thing quite like Clair de lune.

[@myrebornlilliebeth5164]

Never a truer statement💕🎼🌙🌕💕

[@scottwallace1]

@@Dylan_1344outstanding comment by the way 🤣

[@polarizated]

I was lucky enough to be born into a house with music. My dad loves to play piano, and he wasn’t the most talkative person, but when he started to play piano, you could feel him speaking to you. When I was 2 years old, he would sit me on his lap and play this song. When I was 14 years old, he was diagnosed with cancer, and they told him he wouldn’t live to the end of the year (it was August) He lived for two more years, defying everything the doctors had told him. He died surrounded by his family, and his last words to me were, “never stop playing, can you please, play for me? And not forget me? Can you do that for me?” At his funeral, I was asked if I would play a song, and I chose to play this song, the song he played while I would sit on his lap. The song that could bring back a thousand memories. And now, 8 years later, I sat down at the piano with my beautiful 2 year old girl, who we decided to name Claire, and played this song for her.

[@armandolandomarinelli5087]

The most emotional story I’ve ever read

[@clipdump]

Wow your dad really left you with a beautiful memory there. There’s so much love in this little story it’s truly heart warming

[@marlenelouiseryl3863]

Indeed, it's the epitome of serenity in this orchestral form. But I have to admit the piano version sounds like a bead of pearls being scattered in front of my eyes/ears, and this impression is lost in the multi-instrument rendering. Still, a beatiful and fantastically played piece. Thank you!

[@williamyauwry2876]

nicely said.. :D totally agree with you..

[@marlenelouiseryl3863]

I'm glad you like it, William. Thanks:)

[@Hynqzn]

This is due to the clarity of the sound that we have when a single or few instruments are being played (the orchestra "blur" the sound), several times a single instrument or a chamber orchestra are better for a composition because the clarity of sounds adds intimacy and make its feel more personal.

[@rstewart7601]

Just listened to a version by Kathia Buniatishvili. "..bead of pearls.." I see what you mean. So beautiful.

[@alexanderweaver1876]

Marlena Ryl-Zaleska I agree, it's beautifully soothing but it's the silence in between the piano notes that gives feeling that was originally intended.

[@LetMeDream98]

that piece is the 8 wonder of the world! one of the best masterpiece of all time for sure

[@hrafnhildurjohnston3677]

This was played at my mothers funeral as she wished, always brings tears to my eyes when I hear it, but it is so beautiful.

[@tomaimard8974]

Play this at my funerals

[@troypage5994]

How many do you plan to have?

[@OHYS]

@@troypage5994 lol ikr

[@pavlomakarchuk8559]

@@troypage5994 at least 3, to play all music from my "play this at my funeral" playlist

[@NobodyYouKnow01]

Funerals?

[@vincecloudchaser2486]

He's basically a cat i've been into his funerals several times around 3 or 4 maybe.

[@Tenormic3]

For me there's just something about strings that speak to my soul like nothing else can.

[@josephpappas6848]

I love this version of Claire De Lune- So much passion and so much sadness... I too believe that I would love to have this played at my funeral.

[@martinroberts4094]

I absolutely love Claire de Lune on the key board but played by orchestra is absolute dynamite.

[@freddyf.7372]

+Martin Roberts Yes, i agree !

[@camiellen]

Keyboard? Obviously never heard it on a piano then?

[@andradecastelvi9693]

Clair

[@philvalade2437]

More cowbell, 😂 This makes me cry every time, no matter what instrument(s) it’s played on. I’m a professional musician, and I’ve played everything from heavy metal, pop, rock, jazz, classical, country, but for me, this has to be the most perfectly written piece of music ever!!

[@marciobranco6192]

This piece is VERY special for me, i get very emotional, cry like a baby, i heard 30 years ago. The chapter of my parents and grandparents, and what i wanted to be to them, but wasnt, and what they did for me and i only see that TODAY. Thank you very much and sorry.

[@1000amigovelho]

Linda interpretação deste clássico de Claude Debussy , inspirado num poema de Paul Verlaine , que diz em certa parte : oh triste luar / suave e pálido / que leva os pássaros a sonhar / e as fontes a soluçarem em êxtase . Esta é a melhor versão orquestral que eu já ouvi. Parabéns à Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra.

[@apozvoice]

this piece brings me such serenity and yet bitter-sweetness at the same time. It's brought me to tears before. Fills me entirely with emotion, both the orchestral and piano instrumentations.

[@gregpayne5534]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard !!!

[@jaantorv4991]

With or without weed - this is one the most beautiful aural expressions of life on Earth - as it once was.

[@wendylouisehall19]

A magical performance exquisitely expressed of an original piano work I loved to perform. BRAVO! Wendy Louise Hall (Pianist, Composer)

[@obscurity3027]

Wow…that final note on the flute that just fades away into nothing is absolutely gorgeous!

[@thefantasticlaurab]

Indeed! I was thinking of the years of practice to be able to play these 2 notes perfectly :) What a star she is!

[@abhivandan8710]

My every morning starts with this masterpiece. i can't bear myself everytime. Thanks Debussy..

[@andreseloyvangelismartinez6407]

You still doing it?

[@thefantasticlaurab]

me too!

[@pottersmiles7238]

This is a stunning arrangement and a stunning performance. Debussy would have loved it

[@lamster70]

This symphony version is absolutely beautiful. Bravo.

[@ezzar8165]

5:16- 5:26 my god what an absolute beautiful sound from the harp!! So dreamy and magical 🥰

[@notaire2]

Listening to this beautiful masterpiece, I always feel as if I were standing outside with full of blue moonlight all around myself.

[@oneillnjanji22]

Hence it's name

[@ff5500]

damn always cries at this one :'(

[@MIsMayLove]

Не ты один. Эта музыка и правда очень сильно пробивает на слезы.

[@ethanpayero256]

At what part?

[@jerribee1]

@@MIsMayLove сила музыки.

[@guava79]

I thought I was the only one...

[@evicoronado]

Omg same

[@leslieMClass80]

Love to watch these musicians play their instruments with such care for the song

[@cal4840]

If i listen to this while i die, then all of my fear and thoughts of regret will be gone, and i shall die at peace.

[@kittymeg1855]

The orchestra really adds a lot of colour to this piece that was previously unfound. I really saw this piece differently from before.

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

I am in actual awe of arrangers who are able to fully make the orchestra sound like _one_

[@1airsoftboy]

yeah, this one has a way of makin the tears flow

[@tedwilks]

Exquisite Leistung! Danke. Der richtige Titel ist übrigens "Clair de lune", nicht "Claire de lune".

[@justanothercasual5152]

Im assuming the translation of this song name into other languages might be different

[@user-en1mj8uc5f]

Ja, ja! "Claire" ist sehr komisch!

[@user-en1mj8uc5f]

@@justanothercasual5152 it might be, but "Claire" just sounds...weird

[@justanothercasual5152]

@@user-en1mj8uc5f i mean it sounds the same, and when i originally searched up the song, i put the e at the end for good measure

[@oneillnjanji22]

Danke Schön

[@jeffschwehr6750]

Over the years, I keep coming back to THIS particular performance. Perhaps I haven't heard them all, but I don't feel the need to.

[@helioevangelista7062]

Maravilhoso, lindo. Ao final da pandemia, esta música deveria ser tocada, celebrando os novos tempos.

[@rob_olmstead]

Há 1 ano... vamos aguentando

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wonderful performance will quench your parched soul

[@remixuereb]

Nous sommes ( immédiatement et pour un court instant) plongés dans un océan de beauté . Egalement , le spectateur auditeur ressent le bel engagement de Jean Christophe Spinosi .

[@topturretgunner]

Beautiful! That’s the first time I can recall hearing that piece done by a full orchestra. Absolutely beautiful. 🎼🎹🎻

[@abhivandan8710]

this composition touch my heart very deep...

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wonderful performance embodies the aesthetics of Debussy

[@harryvandenberg2867]

Prachtig, zo mooi en gevoelig. Tears.

[@Achuchuli]

This piece really makes me wanna cry

[@foryst]

Coming back from a rock bottom point in my life, I find myself closing my eyes and soaking in how beautiful this piece is. It fills me with something I can't describe. I love it!

[@joshuawilson4614]

This is still one of the most brilliant beautiful compositions ever. The perfect frequencies involved create beautiful vibrations to our minds.

[@javierm.1976]

This is not only music, is a Master Piece of Art

[@marianawan8239]

Qual o segredo que essa musica tem que provoca uma sensação tão boa? não consigo explicar só sei que é linda demais!

[@franciscomoraes5714]

Maria Nawan... eu me pergunto o que o Autor pensava ao compô-la... inspiradíssimo ! Outro ponto... é que é curta porém densa no conteúdo. Apareceu no KZbin... vejo e me delicio.

[@luelysonsantos1613]

É simplesmente perfeita...

[@biatomaz9399]

Me pergunto mesma coisa. Me emociono toda vez que ouço!

[@mariaaparecidacandidovalen6453]

Eu nunca ouvi Clair de Lune assim, sendo orchestral, eu já amo a versão tocada no piano, mas, meu Deus, assim que começou essa eu me acalmei, isso é lindo demais! :")

[@johnvieira7778]

Também gostaria de saber. É uma alegria confortante e ao mesmo tempo dá vontade de chorar.

[@paintedbunting83]

is there any pair of ears that doesnt enjoy debussy?

[@Waseemmmm]

My brothers

[@crapbag247]

I have a cousin who said clair de lune is too slow for his taste.

[@lucasrencker-usui430]

crap bag lmao he must have not heard past the first 2 minutes

[@CaptainDemon11]

Everyone I know hates classical music 🤷‍♂️

[@melonsquirrel7389]

@@CaptainDemon11 Hey, want to help me by at least trying to get rid of the bodies? It's going to get real messy

[@AndreaKristina333]

beautiful, it touches my heart everytime I listen to it..

[@aracellyzelaya4690]

someone watching this pretty classic music in 2021, i love debussy

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The beauty and comfort of this performance Ìs immeasurable and off the charts

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

When you think about the beauty of music this piece often comes to mind. Nice work Claude.

[@AdamCharles-bm6yc]

Played this at my mother's funeral 6 weeks ago, beautiful but also kills me to listen to it😢

[@ramongine925]

Happy Pascuas for anymore from Argentina.Magnific orchestal version of great composition . Thank you

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The comfort of this music is irreplaceable , and beyond compare

[@bkomoto2031]

I want to cry while listening to this *Beautiful*

[@drevakelemen52n92]

As a piano 🎹 player... Long time ago.. love his music...Dr.Eva

[@theingabo212]

A day without listening to this gorgeous piece is a wasted day.

[@RR-pj9kk]

2020....quarentena ouvindo ,quer melhor?... Homenagem para todos amém....

[@AlessandroBronze]

É nois! Procurando alguma coisa calma pra fugir dessa loucura de quarentena kkkk

[@Frapzoid]

I have always loved this piece but I always get chills up my spine at 2:32.

[@k4rec4]

This arrangement was played during a famous movie... but I forgot which movie is. 😢

[@MrMamocho]

La más hermosa música que se haya compuesto alguna vez. Simplemente una melodía que me eleva hacia otro plano de la existencia.

[@frankievh-smith9]

I have synthesia, this song is one of my favorites because everything turns purple, and it tastes like honey

[@lopazio]

That is awesome! You can see and taste music

[@TheLotharx]

Is there a recorded version of this anywhere? This is the greatest orchestral rendition I've heard.

[@matta3909]

Warner music collection of debussy. There are 5 clair de lune versions there.

[@gregkosinski2303]

Did you think you were watching this live?

[@TheLotharx]

@@gregkosinski2303 Not as live as a 4 year late reply . But more accurately a studio-recorded version by this orchestra, without the live coughs and clapping.

[@scottwallace1]

@@gregkosinski2303 he very obviously means an audio recording to purchase or stream, as opposed to ‘just’ a KZbin video. Had to be a wiseacre, huh? 🤦‍♂️

[@Kilocron]

@@gregkosinski2303 You're such an ass, but I must be too because you made me laugh out loud with that.

[@crmaclb4636]

So flawless is this composition. Just pure emotion in every note. One of the best pieces in the history of humanity.

[@shitsheep2356]

Incredibly massive range of sounds here. Very elegantly played, and with passion. The low, mid and high ranges become impossible to tell apart as the sound melts around you. Breathtaking piece of music and performance.

[@doubleOO32790]

My grandmother who I never meet. My favorite song.

[@jamescaan7869]

Without a doubt the single greatest piece of music ever composed

[@mariaaparecidadecarvalho7156]

Minha alma se eleva quando escuto Claire de lune!

[@atonline2923]

bruh age doesn't stop me from getting goosebumps when listening to this song👏

[@richiejohnson]

Superb audio. Intelligent unfolding. Just..perfect. And no premature applause.

[@jamesbradford4770]

It's His divine love flowing through the soul of Debussy, calling us upward. It contains both His passion and His exaltation in His humanity now glorified forever. You can have Him if you are willing to go all in.

[@Claudi333]

This piece is such a pearl.

[@nevilletate3353]

Absolutely beautiful,has taken away my stress

[@diegofloresdtoro9975]

Amaizing just amaizing.. from México 🇲🇽😊 my dad put piece when I was Child and I loved.

[@freddyf.7372]

La version jouée par un orchestre est juste fabuleuse ! Quelle œuvre magnifique, ça vous transporte quoi !

[@PATIOSDELAMASSANE]

J'adore également l'interprétation piano de Khatia.....

[@martingcarter3012]

The orchestra brings out what a fine piece of music this really is.

[@GenXwarrior]

This song will be playing when I pass ❤

[@maryandersonread440]

I play this just before I go to bed- for a perfect sleep -

[@aracelybarrerasierra5724]

It is just beautiful! One of my favourite

[@debraroe102]

Superb! I was swept away to another world! Well done mistro! And players!

[@2EAU]

i was in tears before this even started

[@DelightLovesMovies]

This music is so beautiful and like magic.

[@nickwillon528]

This, this is the only thing that can make me cry.

[@andregauportilla5940]

Esta maravilla (clair de lune ) es algo increíble es como acariciar el cielo por un instante 💙😍

[@marias7599]

AndreGau Portilla Estoy de acuerdo. Es bellísima

[@silviamonteiro9657]

Uma melodia extremamente delicada a sonoridade é de um toque tão profundo que chega até a alma. Há um fascínio e um encanto deslumbrante. Tudo se harmoniza no tocar de cada instrumento. Assistir uma apresentação de uma orquestra só demonstra a riqueza do amor e do bom gosto pela musica clássica. Perfeito!

[@loriburke7856]

Loved this performance but I miss the piano version. Thank you for your beautiful music.

[@2StealthGTi]

I love this version.. so light and free feeling. Well done!!

[@noahj4125]

This is just magical! I am so thankful I live at a time when I have all this classical music at my fingertips, just waiting for me to listen to it.

[@Dylonely42]

I didn’t about this orchestral version… Thanks André Caplet and Frankfurt orchestra.

[@sallydurisseau2254]

Brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it, undoubtedly the most beautiful music there is!