Pascal Rogé - “Clair de Lune”, Claude Debussy

Steinway Artist Pascal Rogé, a master of French piano repertoire, performs Debussy‘s immortal “Clair de Lune” at New York City’s Steinway Hall. The celebrated movement from Debussy‘s “Suite Bergamasque” was originally titled “Promenade sentimental”; Debussy‘s suite was inspired by the poetry of Paul Verlaine.
Listen to Rogé‘s interview on Soundboard, the Steinway & Sons podcast on artistry and craftsmanship, wherein he reveals why there is always more to say about Debussy:
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[@ryanstrohbeck7515]

My mother played this at the piano in my house when very young. Not this well but it didn’t matter. It annoyed me as a child when she played bc I couldn’t hear the TV or Nintendo or other useless thing I was doing. Now it is the fondest memory I have of her. The song always makes me pause when I hear it and reflect. Tears at times. I hope everyone can have something in their life that not only is so soothing like this is to me but brings their parents to life like this does for me.

[@kroon275]

❤

[@synergiesabound1007]

Lovely Ryan, thank you❤

[@Glock19Atlanta]

Beautiful❤ this made be cry

[@Annapolitain]

Your mother had exquisite taste and left you a wonderful gift in that memory. Very touching.

[@anncolburn3722]

PS… Forgive yourself for being a kid and not understanding the beauty of the moment at the time. We all have those thoughts and memories in some way. Part of the deal, I guess. Thanks for sharing

[@HERALDEZtheBURREL]

I'm not sure I will ever quite come to terms with just how beautiful I find this piece.

[@bryannorton8945]

Agreed. The fact I can feel melancholy then uplifted in one piece

[@Jenn3190]

I concur.

[@SushiTrap313]

@@bryannorton8945 the song has the exact same feeling for me, but for an entirely separate reason. Within a Horror Game, Known as “The Evil Within” this song was used to indicate a safe area, and within that hellish game, it was one of the few pleasures in store

[@bryannorton8945]

@@SushiTrap313 very true. Great game

[@denaclark6779]

It is Heavenly and just so perfect. I cry every time I hear it

[@marcelocruzsiecelo5490]

“Music is the silence between the notes”. (Claude Debussy) Awesome...

[@asandl]

So true! So many musicians play for decades without realizing this!

[@steven7777777yo]

This was my grandfathers louis hardys favorite tune and i absolutely love this masterpiece also..it is most definately one of the most beautiful pieces of art ever to be composed..rip claude and grandpa and my mother who played this on her piano perfectly..she is now in heaven most likely playing this for the lord..Steven Casady

[@nuovazeta]

Yes!

[@theresamay9481]

That's what my long time piano teacher said. The silence between the notes is as important as the notes.

[@elchunky1697]

electric guitars💀

[@CaresinVerse]

I have long believed this to be the most beautiful piece ever written. I cry when I hear it. Beautifully played and deeply appreciated.

[@conifergreen2]

I agree.

[@michelscotto3900]

the same for me !!) tears of emotion ! I can’t explain )

[@andrewtucker2782]

It’s certainly one of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@milov2012]

I have a beautiful singing voice

[@annarodiere]

when i was about 8 or 9, there was this neighbour reunion or whatever in my neighbourhood and we were all all sitting next to eachother around a big table and next to me there was this old man that was sooo nice, he was really open minded, he was asking lots of questions and he told me he always wanted to play the piano since he was young but he couldn't play for multiple reasons, then i told him i played piano (i started at 4 years old). He was amazed and told me that even if he wasn't gonna be around for a long time anymore he wanted me to learn to play Clair de Lune by Debussy. now i'm almost 17 and i've never seen this man again since, i don't even know if he's still alive to this day, but my piano teacher just gave me the sheets of Clair de Lune and i can't wait to learn the entire thing (sorry if i made mistakes lol my first language is french)

[@damegrand2954]

Beautiful story, you must read the book about Debussy sometime. ❤

[@Assortedillustrations]

I am native English speaker and your English is probably better than mine

[@sativaindica9775]

Love❤

[@NM34000]

Impossible to write to you in person, i did try to join your FB because your comment really touched me...And i'm french too. But as i can't write you directly, i just erased most of my message for you. I 'm kinda paranoid and and fed upwith nasty comments. So ... Histoire très touchante et je doute que tu sois fucking useless..Je suis, je passe par là .Mais je n'en dirai pas plus en public..Prends soin de toi .

[@annarodiere]

@@damegrand2954 yess im looking forward to!

[@Jeroldeeznutz]

This is the most beautiful music ever composed

[@Jeroldeeznutz]

It’s unbelievable heartwarming composure music ever created

[@dianacaa]

i haven't heard this piece in a while. Pretty sure it's been 8 years since the last time I've heard anyone played this. When i was little my mom would always play this piece every single day. It never bores me or anything i remember i would fall asleep on the couch while she played this and every time i woke up i would be in bed tucked in. When I heard my mom play, I would feel sleepy. There's not a day that goes by where she wouldn't be playing this for me before bedtime. Instead of bedtime stories, she tells me a different "story" by playing this. She teaches me how to play the piano (I started playing when I was 4) when I try to play the same piece it wouldn't sound the same, idk it just sounds different unlike the way hers sounds. When I was 9, she filed for divorce with my dad. After they separated I remember the last time she was in the house. She'd played this piece for HOURS from morning till dawn. The next day when I woke up, I saw her packing her stuff. At the time I had no idea that she would leave, I remember asking where she was going and her answer being "I'm going away for a while, be a good girl and don't get in trouble alright?" Before she left, she played this piece one last time. I just watched her as she put her stuff in the car and drove off, 9 year old me was so convinced that she'd come back. But she never did, that night when my dad came home I asked her about my mom and he just shrugged it off telling me I should get ready for bed. But I can't. I need my mom, I need my lullaby. It hit me a little while later that she's not coming back and that night I cried for hours. I still played the piano until now. Last week, I finally logged on to my old Facebook account that I had when I was 6 (my parents used to post my childhood photos there) and the first post that I saw was my mom at a piano recital. (I was still young when I had this Facebook account so it never occurred to me that my mom was friends with me on fb) I dug a little bit more and found out that she had remarried 2 years after the divorce. Both of them had 2 kids together. A 7 year old girl, 4 year old boy and they're expecting another child this year. That piano recital that she was at was posted last week and it was her 7 year old daughter's recital. Idk why but when I saw that post I felt mad, I burst out crying. I found lots of videos of her and her kids, i regret digging too much because I also saw a video of her where she was playing the same piece she used to play for me 8 years ago. And now she's playing it for her daughter. KZbin algorithm brings me to this video, I can't help but watch it. It reminds me of what my childhood was like. I'm turning 17 this year, i currently attend a music institute here in Austria.

[@dianacaa]

I'm not mad at her, at least now that I'm a bit older. Maybe there was a reason why she'd do such a thing. I just wish that she would watch me play the way she does with her daughter. I have a big upcoming recital next month, preparation for a music college. Also forgive me if my grammar is incorrect as English is not my first language.

[@marysemaan3322]

There is not a piece in this world comparing to this one. It somehow manages to make us drift away from the world; away from all our worries and just appreciate this masterpiece. This is what music is for. To bring people together in the most beautiful way. Music is like a singular language that every person can listen to and understand. Debussy has done exactly that and Roge's interpretation brings out all the emotions within.

[@barbaravoto1760]

Perché

[@well-blazeredman6187]

I've only been turned onto this music in the past week or so. It's used towards the conclusion of Ocean's Eleven - watched twice on a boring 14-hour flight - and a flight-reviewer used it this week to accompany his descent into the USA. What a lovely, soothing piece of music it is.

[@becchant2158]

he just plays every single note so perfectly

[@robertjirava942]

This man is playing with such exquisite feeling and taste. What precious hands, what a good heart. For this song can only be played well by people who are made from love. That is its magic.

[@godquest52]

Tender and turbulent just like this journey we call life.

[@stevusl2412]

Absolutely, from beginning to end..

[@mikeclark3013]

My dad’s favorite piece of music. Every time I hear I think of him.

[@michaelallen1154]

The accidental at 3:40 is one of the simplest yet most remarkable dynamics ever written into a piece of piano music. Outstanding, Mr. Debussy.

[@mp-cc6vr]

Was just thinking this the other day. I could totally see Debussy showing this piece off the first time to someone and giving a little wink here.

[@riseandshine5706]

Can you describe this in layman’s? super curious

[@kelleyallen9658]

Best part of the whole song. 🥰

[@andrewbyerlay4349]

it's literally a spark of hopeful light headed right to your soul. magic.

[@RC.13]

@@riseandshine5706 in music theory, an ‘accidental’ is any note that doesn’t fit into the key signature it’s written in - it usually sounds ‘off’ or out of tune. Here Debussy uses one intentionally to create tension and movement leading into the next passage. Think of it as two clashing notes that then resolve, leading to tension then release in the listener’s mind.

[@bettyshumway8335]

My father used to play this to put me to sleep when I was young. I’ve always loved it. Wonderful memories .

[@mssquiggleme1782]

Outstanding. He plays as if Debussy wrote it for him. Brilliant.

[@mellissadalby1402]

Brings me to tears every single time.

[@fiorellaacuna]

“Clair de Lune” is my favourite and Pascal is a genius. Perfect performance! 🔝👏🏻

[@hansdekorver7365]

Second note too short ! ( the last one of a triplet )

[@paulchristensen7276]

@@hansdekorver7365 oh really.

[@hansdekorver7365]

Maybe I am wrong

[@jamestaylor6053]

Pascal is my most favorite French pianist, especially his interpretation of French composers' works. He hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves, a true musician!

[@hayleycaiels4046]

Beautiful. Absolute perfection. I could literally listen to this over and over again

[@stebstebanesier6205]

I have.

[@rebeccahawker1699]

By far, the best interpretation I've heard! Such a difficult piece to control!

[@muhammadnajib4398]

Never getting bored hear this immortal work from Debussy. Moreover his performance so epic. Cool.

[@darrellkitchen5568]

Yes, this work our Creator will allow in heaven.

[@wanderlust4evr995]

This is one of my all-time favorite classical pieces. You play with so much love, expression and feeling! Your take on the dynamics…can bring an audience to tears! Your hands dance over the keys, like that of a Prima Ballerina on Pointe! So Gorgeous…thank you dear Sir, for your incredible talent!🌹🤍😭

[@mellissadalby1402]

He has slammed me with his masterful hands, playing a celestial piece on a magnificent instrument! Thank GOD for the opportunity to experience this performance.

[@IllyaLeonovMorganFreepony]

It never ceases to amaze me that this deliberate style of approach to this piece renders its softness so much more lifelike. Monsieur Rogé masters this composition.

[@CK-wo1ly]

What a magnificent combination. The mastery & musicality of Pascal Roge, with the incredibly rich tone of a Steinway concert grand, a masterpiece in itself. Soak it up, it doesn't get much better than this. Grateful for my hearing, grateful to have experienced this...Oh, and Debussy did a pretty good job too.

[@stixkid9811]

Pascal Roge is such a wonderful player. The piano sounds big and expressive and gentle at the same time. Great.

[@ClassicGuitarCritic]

Wow that was so beautiful! Pascal Roge has always been one of my favorite interpreters of Debussy and Ravel! Glad to see he's still playing so marvelously thank you Pascal and thank you Steinway! :-)

[@lianq3574]

This reminds me of walking through an empty art museum, though there's no one around, the silence is oddly comforting. The presence of not one person with the exception of the art is eerily calming to me, but it's somehow a taste of freedom. The fear of being truly alone is still there, but you're slightly overjoyed that there's no one to criticize whatever you do. For some reason, I feel attached to this classical masterpiece, a small wave of sadness seems to wash over me whenever I listen to it, but I still can't quite understand what I'm feeling.

[@Dmoriarty1993]

That's one of the great things about emotions. They don't require words at all.

[@oaktree1628]

Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” is what I think about when I hear Clair de lune. I think I’ll visit MoMA this weekend. 😊

[@denaclark6779]

Yes

[@TheRizzler_1]

I had the fortunate timing of scheduling an appointment at the Cleveland art museum (during vivid restrictions it was required) with a friend of mine whose been with me me since kindergarten. To our surprise the entire museum was empty except the occasional security guard strolling around. It was right before said friend would be stationed in the other side of the world. We spent probably 5 or 6 hours chatting and looking through the entirety of what they had. It was a nice send off, and a treasured memory of mine.

[@albertguan9310]

theres this one art channel called great art explained and they always use this piece as the background music, its fantastic

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

I heard this song LIVE once a week, every Saturday for 4 years. I was young kid bussing tablets in a very high end Contental restaurant... Gene was the fellow who played it. I had to just laugh and say. "Gene, play it again.. " It was awesome to hear it live. It was one perk Electrical Engineering or computer programmer work has never came close to.

[@rokyericksonroks]

My regards to Gene and thnx for posting.

[@sourjellybaby4286]

Always brings a tear to my eye listening to this piece of music

[@robertmiller4993]

My mother played this (not quite like this) almost every night at the end of her nightly concerts with herself, kinda meant, 'lights out'...good memories 🙂

[@Kay_Hizzle]

That singular, searing note at 1:06 just speaks so clearly to me. The whole song feels like a reflection...a celebration of success, of overcoming the odds...of gratefulness. But man, the absolute HEARTBREAK in that one note...how it perfectly describes the sudden, fleeting thought of what we've sacrificed, the loves we've lost...just to make us who we are today... I could write an essay on that one heart shattering note alone...

[@trevorwilson9229]

I like to really hammer on that note, then back off on the chords, fortissimo to pianissimo, then I’ll crescendo to a mezzo forte or so through that passage until hitting the last cadence… It gives that sense of doom, but with a little love and softness everything will resolve nicely

[@justinarnold1981]

What I love about this song is that there are many different ways to play it. It's all about interpretation, and Pascal interprets it beautifully. Some of the nuances he keys in on are brilliant. I've watched this video countless times just studying what he does. Such mastery here.

[@messrsandersonco5985]

We don't call classical music 'songs'. You can call them sonatas or even pieces, but definitely not songs. 😉

[@justinarnold1981]

@@messrsandersonco5985 Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to educate me on my ignorance. You are a true gift to this community.

[@somatotomy]

@@messrsandersonco5985 Just "pieces," actually. A sonata is a specific genre of classical music, so actually most classical pieces are not sonatas at all. More confusingly, some composers name pieces "sonatas" which aren't sonatas at all. If you want to learn more you can look up sonata-allegro form and there are many music appreciation videos that do a great job explaining everything and why the sonata form is so great. Also, consider checking out "What to listen for in music" by Aaron Copland. It's a staple in any music lover's library.

[@wivvix]

So I just witnessed two epic things collaborating to make something timeless. Thank you Steinway & Sons and Pascal Rogé!

[@ellianazheng94]

今年统计我听月光曲已经1144次了，夜深人静的时候单曲循环这首音乐，能立马抚平内心的焦躁。真的很喜欢很喜欢！

[@sebastianschatzky7392]

This touches so deep in the Soul

[@michaelhiggins7365]

Think of the countless hours of practice which went into developing this level of skill. My hat is off to this gentleman and my thanks as well, for sharing this gift to the world.

[@vincenthuman9164]

"Clair de Lune" is a beautifully expressive piano composition composed by Claude Debussy in 1890. It's the third movement of his "Suite bergamasque." The title translates to "Moonlight" in English, and the piece is known for its dreamy, ethereal quality that captures the essence of moonlight. The piece is characterized by its delicate and flowing melody, intricate harmonies, and evocative use of dynamics. It's often associated with Impressionism, a style of art and music that emphasizes atmosphere and mood over detailed representation. "Clair de Lune" perfectly embodies this approach, using subtle shifts in harmony and rhythm to create a sense of otherworldly beauty and tranquility. Debussy's use of pedal effects, arpeggios, and rolling chords creates a sense of continuous movement and shimmering light, reminiscent of moonlight reflecting on water. The music is introspective and contemplative, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in its emotional depth and introspection. Over the years, "Clair de Lune" has become one of Debussy's most well-known and beloved compositions. Its timeless appeal has led to its inclusion in numerous films, TV shows, and commercials, further solidifying its status as one of the most iconic pieces of classical music. Its popularity endures because of its ability to evoke a range of emotions and images, making it a captivating experience for both musicians and listeners alike.

[@darknightofthesoul7628]

Magnifique! Monsieur Rogé's romantic rendition would have brought tears of joy to the eyes of Claude Debussy. I hung on each and every note, lifting my spirit ever higher, until I could gently caress the face of the moon. Merci beaucoup!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

His inspirational performance is a paramount gift to Clair de Lune lovers

[@merouane-ly2jm]

Un clair de lune paisible, beau, et romantique par une nuit d'été ! Quel bonheur !

[@noblesurferuk]

This piece takes me to another place in time, it’s beauty is beyond words

[@rockyboy220]

He approaches this like a teenager..full of wonder and beauty..and keeps going...what have I found

[@itsjussjerry]

I’ve only just watched 7 years in Tibet, but this piece brings me back to a time when life was innocent.

[@focusezz6947]

haha I just watched it too, what a nice coincidence!

[@davidvandermolen1687]

Is it a coincidence that the most challenging pieces of music sound the most simplistic? Extraordinary!

[@nathangray8354]

Amazing job! 😍 So few people can pull this off so well and with so much heart. You have to truly feel this song to be able to play it.

[@fastcam72]

Im in no way a music historian I barely know any classical music. Ive come acorss this song in a movie I watched. Then came here and have played it 10 times in a row. Just beauty. The way its played, the many ways you can hear it. Blows me away. ❤

[@ChipShot1927]

I have listened to many interpretations of this beautiful masterpiece and this the best in my opinion. Kissin plays this but he plays it at a funeral pace. Certain notes must be expressed with pauses but they should dance lightly at other points. This performance paints the song like a Claude Monet painting. Excellent!

[@S2NAZ]

This is beautifully played. He feels each note and the rhythm is just perfect, not rushed or too mechanical. Great touch. It takes a lot of patience to learn to play it this well Bravo! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️

[@user-jh3ys3im6f]

Благодарю за возможность просмотра этого контента! Рояль звучит замечательно! Исполнительвыше всех похвал!! Какая тонкая проработка музыкальной ткани! Какое прелестное, изысканное рубато!!

[@rodrigoderechocivil7594]

I will always love this beautiful masterpiece. When I stop to listening it, my heart is open and I feel so good and I give thank God because everyday I can play piano

[@JodiTraver]

Stunning. I can hardly believe that one person can play this. Pianists simply amaze me.

[@Estreet321]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. Love is all I have to send. Thank you!

[@preinstalleduser2309]

My mother used to play this very song (among others) on a Steinway & Son baby grand at home. Alway brings back such wonderful memories. Thank you for posting.

[@fthornberry3032]

Classical music is food for the soul and mind, and one of the best legacies Western cultures have gifted to the world.

[@coishmusic5747]

A truly perfect piece of music.

[@cecilia9th]

My sister played this often, in the house where all nine of us grew up. Its so beautiful💜

[@jacklewis515]

I used to get to listen to my mom playing this wit by every bit of passion and more. I am blessed. So beautiful.

[@alexsmith-ob3lu]

Beautiful song! Whenever I hear this French classic on the piano, I always get the feeling of glitz, fireworks, and architectural neo-classical beauty sensing through my mind! Absolute nostalgia for something that I never had!

[@fredrutter610]

I have listened to countless recordings of this piece - but this is THE ONE for me.

[@tasercs]

Speaking solely as someone who appreciates the music of the piano but not the techniques of how it is played, watching this is like entering a fantasy dream world for a few minutes where the impossible happens. The expressiveness of the way this instrument is played is beyond belief to a mere mortal. We know this piece takes us on a beautiful, flowing journey but nevertheless, the subtlety with which the notes are 'stroked' is sublime. This moves the soul in indescribable ways. Music like this is timeless and will be moving people as long as humans exist.

[@elizegerneke2882]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@hankfowler8194]

Pure human emotion in this song.

[@pamelaisaac9884]

I'd heard this before and thought it was so beautiful,but never knew the name of it.. I'm so happy that now I do..💕And this gentleman is incredibly talented..! I love to hear him play...🙂

[@georgekilarjian4190]

When you as a writer are in a zone....anything is possible great work of art

[@liseannevaucher1603]

Listening to this song looking at the full moon is wonderful! 👏👏👏👏😍

[@mechols56]

Once in a while, a piece is created that transcends time and space: Debussy was that conduit for such a moment in creation. ❤😂😢😊

[@Werner-me3hd]

Einer der besten herzerwärmendsten natürlichsten interpretationen von" Clair de lune ". Danke 🙏🙂

[@MrTwenty20video]

Out of all the music from soul, rock, alt, classical, or any other...this is my jam.

[@poigmhahon]

Beautiful...piece...artist...piano...filmography. The precious moments we have are so brief....often they're gone even as we realize they exist.

[@sergiovarela8030]

... Meu Deus , q Emoção !!!!!!!!!!! ... Q Timing !!!!!!!!!!!! ... No Ritmo da Brisa .......❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PauloBrasilpianist]

I've hear recordings of Roge since I was a teenager. He is a great musician and he plays this piece is fantasticaly. I love the whole suite, but this piece has something special.

[@angermeyer1]

This is the tenderest rendition of this beautiful piece I have ever heard. I will never tire of hearing it. Thank you Pascal Roge'.

[@ceciliapastrone1907]

I loved this performance!!! Wonderful.

[@mariellacolucci2263]

It does bring my childhood back to me and my dear mum and grandparents. I wish they were listening to this piece with me. The most beautiful in the world.

[@x3r0x0ul]

This is the single most beautiful piece of music ever written, and you can't convince me otherwise.

[@adistr66]

Perfection (sound, piece, pianist).

[@harrybarry2291]

Pascal is magnificent and that Steinway is a work of art, an incredible combo.

[@stevem6313]

So many emotions are elicited with this masterpiece.

[@serb1146]

Это именно то исполнение, которое я слушал годами. Спасибо Mr. Rogé

[@adaptableadventurerider]

Truly amazing it's amazing how music can totally move you to to tears so beautifully played.

[@alexk7937]

I’m in my last year of piano lessons (I take lessons in an academy) and I’m learning this as my piece to perform for a jury. It’s very difficult, but I’ll be so proud of myself when I’m finished with it. It’s one of my life goals. :)

[@starguy2718]

There are no words to describe this. Thank you.

[@Joe1935429]

My favorite performance of this seminal work. Thanks

[@carolj4387]

Stunning....beautiful....absolutely brillian performance. I could replay it over and over and over...therefore I will...for a bit anyway. Thank you.

[@CharlesLimberis]

❤🎉🎉❤Sooooo BEAUTIFULLY Played🎉 👏 BRAVO!!! Love this wife, former pianist under the late Great, Lydia Walker RIP Juliard trained….ThisPainist gave me chills remembering, 1976, Thank You for this amazing Video….I rarely comment. God Bless all💌🙏🏼

[@graemero5532]

I love this piece. Timeless beauty ☺

[@deborahsandoval7633]

Beautifully played. Thankyou. God bless you.

[@jameslouw5955]

Such beautiful comments to this fantastic piano classic,and it's played so beautifully. Wish I can also play it like this. Thank you so much.

[@Foxtrot1967]

Your performance of this masterpiece is as beautiful as the day is long

[@jimcrawford5039]

Bravo! Marvellous! Cheers from Australia, Pascal.

[@matthewgonzalez2040]

Truly amazing, thank you Steinway!

[@MyPhoenix62]

There's so much about this piece that moves me more than words can say.. Well played 💞❤💞

[@johnvellis5148]

A world without music or love terrible thing a wish good health 🌹♥️

[@Achoti7]

Absolutely breath taking just beautiful. ♥️♥️♥️

[@touredjacked4167]

I’m listening to this on a water fast. I think it helps purging emotions out.

[@1dad3kids]

My first memory as a child in 1963, sitting on piano bench, as my Dad learned to perfectly play this. I am who I am because of those moments.

[@skepticalmechanic]

This music is a gift from Heaven!

[@conifergreen2]

The most beautiful music ever written. Beautiful performance.

[@vg5157]

Spectacular performance !!!!