Maria João Pires | Claude Debussy: Arabesque No. 1

Claude Debussy (1862-1918): Arabesque No. 1
Maria João Pires, Piano
Recorded live on on 27 August 2021 at the Church of Saanen
Director: Christina Ruloff
Sound: Joël Cormier
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[@scottauerbach]

Makes me feel like I’ve never actually heard Debussy before. Genius.

[@DanielCurious]

I think that every time I hear a her play Debussy. Her understanding of the music and how to share it is inspiring. Her playing of Debussy has brought me to tears more than once. Our world is truly blessed to have a musician of her talent as part of it.

[@tessamichael9766]

Yes❤

[@RichardT9]

Such a way of laying her hands to the keys, firmly or softly, never throwing them, gracefully presenting them and allowing them to pass the music from her through the instrument...

[@annehallock5370]

I totally agree. Her playing makes my spirit soar, simply because of her relationship with the piano and it with her.

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

Well said well said

[@charlesherr6018]

Perfect harmony

[@jerrera45]

One of the most beautiful and sublime performances I have ever heard. The music flows like the Sien river, powerful and yet so peaceful.

[@azucenavillarroel9526]

One of the best renditions of Arabesque No 1 I've heard of

[@kliberalsing]

I can guarantee there is not a single soul here in icy Scandinavia that plays Debussy with such elegance and warmth !

[@alanfogarty5469]

This is what is possible when the artist knows their place, when the point is allowed to come alive because of but not for the artist. Brava, Maria. Exquisite

[@dennisdavis3919]

No piece better suits not just the technical style but the core expressivity of Mme Pires than this one. It's totally HER, and she plays the sox off it.

[@MrInterestingthings]

Pires is ascendant in the stars but so grounded and earthy. Her Mozart and here her Debussy so light,ethereal.

[@ErtcBrlk]

Her gestures...❤

[@bjb0808]

Beautiful. She has such a delicate, yet expressive touch, that I still like it at this speed. Sigh. Someday...

[@emanuelmesquita5505]

The interpretation by the enormous Maria João Pires is absolutely extraordinary! Each note is thought out and each phrase has its own meaning, in a captivating fluency. Brilliant, moving and incredible the stratospheric level that our pianist has reached. Sublime, unpretentious, extreme musicality. Thanks for the publication.

[@benmeek5052]

These performances posted in this youtube playlist are the first I’m hearing of Ms. Pires. She’s wonderful. Her touch, phrasing, dynamics, sensibility - everything - so beautifully played. I love the way she plays Debussey. I am on a mission now to find her other work. Thanks for posting.

[@sam0xin]

stunningly beautiful version !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@allanjeong]

Beautiful ebb and flow like water lapping softly against the banks of the Seine River.

[@lucianoiovino304]

Perfection

[@kingstowngallery]

Incredible, moving rendition, every single note felt classical at its best

[@marcelogoncalves2987]

She is adorable !

[@zhouye2491]

Among all the videos on KZbin of this piece, this is the best rendition I can found.

[@stylusfantasticus]

Exquisite sound, performance and lady.

[@nataliawaterman9893]

Very great performance! Bravo!! Sounds amazing!

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

i have some earlier recordings of hers...i feel as if she has gotten even better with age. sublime..

[@scarlett418]

Beautiful in every way. Thank you.

[@vientoalisio]

Es mi melodía favorita, me ayuda en los momentos mas difíciles. Gracias por tu sublime ejecución❤

[@josejuandelaruadelgado5407]

❤

[@emanuelmesquita5505]

Absolutamente extraordinária a interpretação da enorme Maria João Pires! Cada nota é pensada e cada frase tem o o seu sentido, numa fluência cativante. Brilhante, comovente e incrível o nível estratosférico que a nossa pianista atingiu. Sublime, despretensiosa, musicalidade extrema. Obrigado pela publicação.

[@user-wu3sj7id1n]

Maria's music is Angelina, from far away. Love has spoken with so much passion. Thank You! ❤❤❤

[@polygon111]

Still coming back every month to inspire my phrasing. Forever wow

[@Alpha6.31]

Sensitive, subtle, such understanding of the phrasing, absolutely delightful!

[@giuseppevaroncelli8547]

Una delle piu' belle interpretazioni di questo stupendo brano.

[@MiyabiMatsuoka]

BRAVO🩵💜Thank you so much for your beautiful,heartwarming and holy music😭 I am really happy to take your lesson of this piece🙏

[@genoc7947]

The tempo starts out and generally stays faster than the version I've most frequently listened to, but, it still works wonderfully. It's really interesting, too, how the same notes come out feeling differently with the harmonies standing out in new and exciting ways.

[@ph8349]

Lovely and gracefully played. So effordless and pure. Also liked the tempo. She got a new fan of me.

[@Paolapiedracoba]

Magnífica interpretación!.

[@Michael_Arnold]

Full of charm

[@claudionogueira9836]

Loved every bit of it.

[@user-pb8qk4hm1d]

Прекрасное исполнение, браво!

[@josemotta9560]

Que expressividade maravilhosa.

[@josemotta9560]

Só agradecer. Poder ouvir. E poder ouvir essa maravilhosa apresentação. Grato.

[@enricogiugie7328]

Simply Magic. ❣️

[@desertsmw3653]

amazing

[@angelineooi2341]

Beautifully played.

[@laurentd2773]

Bravo !!

[@ralphhage8953]

Magnifique

[@piliestrela]

Maravillosa!!!❤

[@rod1167]

seems it has been written with her in mind

[@glorianascimento6557]

❤

[@rafaeldemagalhaes-nn1ed]

Muita técnica sobre a qual flutua a sensibilidade e o talento.

[@user-qm7gr8ki2p]

👌👏👏❤️❤️❤️💐🙏

[@mariaaparecidapompeo386]

para ouvir uma preciosidade como esta, temos que aguentar um propaganda imensa e chatissima?

[@user-gs9ip1wj8d]

Amongst the beautiful and well versed comments here, I, in my funny way of doing things, would have to allow my OCD get out through my fingertips and ruin the moment by bringing up the sad idea someone had of placing that "interesting" table right next to her. There is merit to my words as her hands are the ones creating magic at that moment and you find your eardrums mocking your retinas.

[@michel3786]

Magnifique le piano on est vraiment ailleurs...

[@Narzissist]

3:24 (For me)

[@mariaaparecidapompeo386]

para ouvir essa preciosidade, temos que aguentar uma propaganda imensa e chatíssima?

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

No quise. tocar Debbusy. ,me desespera.

[@noehuang6305]

very beautiful playing