Debussy/Gryaznov - Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune.
I was actually introduced to this remarkable arrangement first before hearing the original orchestral work. I recall that my initial impression was that it was a very strange and elusive piece. After many repeated listenings I did warm up to it enough for it to become one of my favorite compositions. Last month, I learned this on a whim for a piano lesson with no less than the author of the arrangement himself, which I found to be quite an interesting experience.
I didn't notice the dust on the piano before I started recording :(
Buy the score here:
gryaznoff.com/works/published...
Piano: Kawai Novus NV10
Piano VST: Garritan CFX Full
My current CFX settings: forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthread...

[@VyacheslavGryaznovPiano]

Bravo 👍👍👍

[@rach3master]

The legend himself :)

[@nicholashaniotis3508]

Thanks to both of you for your wonderful work :)

[@dosgos]

Wonderful piece and beautiful playing.

[@terryliao9478]

Epic transcription and beautiful performance. Both of you are legendary :)

[@p1ontek]

Since months your transcription is my daily piano world. This piece is a dream and it's so well transcribed, thanks for your hard work on it, Debussy himself would 100% appreciate it.

[@EF-fc4du]

Wonderful rendition. Debussy produces a mood like no other.

[@genesis6483]

Inspiring! Amazing transcription by Mr. Gryzanov

[@uzaysametaydin]

I can't stop listening

[@CaliWan42]

Your playing is beautiful, at some times I really had the impression to hear the orchestra. Thank you for sharing this recording

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This melody is the cradle of the soul, and this performer is inspirational and spectacular

[@lorenzmilanipiano]

Dear Artist, I’m here at my work during this afternoon, I was listening again to your sublime interpretation of Debussy’s Prelude… I’m literally speechless, you profoundly touched me with your way to play and your ability to transmit all emotions enclosed in this great unique perl of the great Claude’s repertoire (of course Gryaznov piano version contributes a lot). We all know this composition is kind of magical, unexplainable, mysterious direct path to our Souls and it allows to forget everything of this world and to fly free into Heavens. Please continue to share such Beauty, mankind needs always! Ps: I’m a composer, one day I’ll be so joyful if you’ll decide to play one of my piano works 😀. Thanks again for sharing, subscribed! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@LouisR56]

Beautiful arrangement, first time I'm hearing of it! Your interpretation is very subtle here and I think it encapsulates the essence of Debussy's music very well.

[@susanhawkins3890]

Is the pianist the transcriber? It is so beautiful!

[@LouisR56]

@@susanhawkins3890 Vyacheslav Gryaznov is the transcriber/arranger :)

[@retrogamerdave362]

Thanks for showing us a great view of your hands throughout the entire video, this is really helpful to people like me who are working on this piece right now. You also do an excellent job of voicing the different lines throughout the composition. I have the Kawai CA49, but the Garritan sounds great! I used to use it with my Yamaha P45. A truly sublime performance. I have been working on this one off and on for months and months now. Your recording is an inspiration!

[@XiaoTongPiano]

Such a beautiful playing!

[@jeremyngpiano]

Wow, very nice. I didn't know about a piano arrangement of this until now. Sublime playing as always.

[@MyPianoArchives]

Bravo!! Extremely well done!! 👏🏻🖤

[@Sploinky_doinky]

Incredible playing! I love your piano as well😊

[@christianvennemann9008]

Glad to see you back! ❤❤

[@al16899]

Great job! I enjoyed this alot.

[@wardropper]

What a delightful find! I use a Kawai with the Garritan CFX Full myself, and I'm gradually discovering the possibilities of this combo. Your playing is truly superb. Exquisite pedalling and voicing! Thank you! I make arrangements for two pianos, and was even thinking of doing this Debussy, but after hearing Gryaznov's solo version, I can see there's no need! My thanks to him too!

[@korayus]

I miss you very much. You are great as always.

[@Xanadu2025]

Fantastic!!! Thank you!!

[@teddybrow]

Stunning as always! :D

[@MyPianoArchives]

Again, had to come back to say. Immaculate. 🔥

[@kkeisnaa]

Great arrangement!

[@yoshiortiz7368]

so underappreciated 🥺

[@philipernstzen7702]

This is quite, quite outstanding 🎉

[@pgrade1356]

this is incredible

[@chopinaddict6435]

Sincerely, I don't get why you don't have millions subs?! You're incredible! I was amazed from beginning to end. Couldn't stop listening. 10 minutes of pure happiness, I was like in a dream from where I didn't want to wake up! Thank you sooo much!

[@susanhawkins3890]

Who is the pianist??

[@chopinaddict6435]

I wish I could tell

[@a.maxime]

Excellent!

[@mustafaaltas1698]

Bravo 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Alexander-iq7sr]

Very nice

[@Barbapippo]

Bravo.

[@ashrafshouma2393]

EVERYTHING ARE GREAT🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@florinmatasaru9228]

wowwwwwwwwww , you're such a brilliant

[@EricLeePiano]

The dust on the piano is fine. In fact, it shows how clear and high definition the camera is :D

[@robinceuleers5595]

the beginning sounds mysterious

[@grampinator]

Ahhhhhh

[@MH.Speedcrawler]

You take lesson still too! 👍

[@straizys]

garritan sounds awesome I missed garritan... now I use VSL CFX and it's better for sure.. but garritan has some mystery that I miss

[@BlueGrovyle]

You talking about Synchron or something else?

[@straizys]

@@BlueGrovyle yes

[@nahiku8521]

Fucking incredible

[@Dopameme]

Do you have any advice on what I should spend my time doing at the piano? I've played on and off for many years but it takes me a long time to learn songs because my reading ability is weak; I mostly just stumble through difficult sheet music for weeks+. My technique is just okay, nothing great.

[@rach3master]

Learning pieces quickly is a matter of pattern recognition obtained through playing many other pieces with similar passages. At the most fundamental level you should have some knowledge of scales, arpeggios, and chords to understand how they sound and also how they fit in the hands. Learning some basic music theory could help, and of course, finding a teacher.

[@stanislavfridman5268]

Amazing performance! How do you like the Kawai Novus-10 Action compared to Yamaha?

[@antonioperillo1182]

Is this Kawai a digital piano or an acoustic one? It sounds like a concert grand piano, but that round woofer let me to think that it could be digital..... Really a wonderful instrument!!!!!! 👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@slim808scl]

I think it’s the Kawai NV10 hybrid digital piano.

[@stanislavfridman5268]

Amazing performance! How do you like the Kawai Novus-10 Action compared to Yamaha N1? Would really appreciate the feedback from someone who plays such demanding classical repertoire. Thank you in advance!

[@rach3master]

Thanks! I find that the novus action has less initial resistance when pressed than the n1, so it’s less tiring for me to play for long periods of time.

[@colingomezcristobalariel1172]

Hello I have a question , How long does it take you to finish a piece?

[@rach3master]

Depends on the piece. This one was somewhat challenging so about 1.5 months.

[@JitinMisra]

How long did it take you to learn this and is this your own arrangement ?

[@sepehrsafaei5316]

Very nice