Menahem Pressler teaches Julian Trevelyan Debussy "L'Isle Joyeuse".

[@volkerf.sesselmann6783]

tiefstes Verneigen vor Herrn Pressler und große Dankbarkeit, ihn erlebt haben zu dürfen..

[@debussychopin2766]

He played it absolutely well and w great enthusiasm

[@ellenstanton2043]

Every time he plays it, he gains confidence. Just gorgeous.

[@sergeirakmaninov]

Best version I've ever heard in forty years of listening to it.

[@suzannedawson6330]

I love how Julian does precisely what is asked of him. Wonderful.

[@graydemunter5850]

Much respect for both great musicians ❤

[@shumiatcher]

Talented young man - fabulous sound and understanding of how to produce it. Bravo

[@votrenom666]

julian trevelyan, remember that name. he respects menahem pressler very well

[@jonathanlim7091]

Playing is very much prim and proper. Needs more rubato. The march like section is also not the climax (Debussy marked it only as forte and not fortissimo) and needs to continue building up.

[@jjga011]

this is not a speed contest, keep it up!

[@aidanm.1683]

WHY DID HE PLAY SO MANU TIMES He played 3 times before he even fixed the trill part

[@suzleslie1]

What is the hissing sound throughout?

[@Durer]

It is the pianist inhaling. Listen to how it is synchronized with his phrasing. Not a desirable habit but one that would unlikely be noticeable in a concert hall.

[@Nicolas-io5hj]

Il sucre les fraises franchement. Et elle sert à quoi la duègne derrière?Infirmière? Assistante sociale?

[@ЕленаМихайлова-ъ8к]

Звук зажатый,мало красок

[@ritakinkaradulovic2868]

He forces him to play 6-7 times and still doesn't tell some essential things...the listening the long sounds,like a ships signals...everywhere to shy sound,can not be heared...

[@Durer]

What are the "essential" things? I would say accurate rhythm, notes and good sound as well as following the markings of the composer. I don't hear anything lacking in these aspects in Julian's performance. Most of what is left is subjective. There is not one "right way" to interpret a piece of music. Every artist has a unique voice. Every teacher will find different things to offer. While some think they can tell a student everything they should explore in a piece within a single lesson, that is a naive, misguided and amateurish view. Many teachers just tell the student to play the piece the way their teacher told them to play a piece. This, in my view is not teaching. Mr. Pressler has never done that. He inspires students to go deeper into the music in their own way. Listen to the change in energy and conviction in Julian's playing of the climax as the lesson progresses. It is like night and day!

[@PaulJones-oj4kr]

general tempo is TOO fast. Hectic. Hyper.

[@m.a.g.3920]

The "not so new" trend in the classical music world seems to be to Rush the music into as fast as possible tempos to prove dexterity or virtuosity... Ridiculous, I think it's because of the chinese pianists...

[@paulybarr]

I agree- and not enough pedal.@@m.a.g.3920