Bertrand Chamayou records Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte (Pavane for a Dead Princess)

This recording is featured within The Complete Works of Maurice Ravel, available here: w.lnk.to/mrcLY
Bertrand Chamayou - Ravel album: smarturl.it/chamayou-ravel
“Recording Ravel is not just a return to my roots, but also a natural stage in my development … my style of playing and the way I imagine sound can be largely attributed to Ravel.” Bertrand Chamayou follows his Erato debut - a Schubert programme described by The Sunday Times as an “affecting, beautifully performed disc” - with a double album devoted to the complete solo piano music of the French composer.
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[@EmreSenSecrectOfMusic]

What I like the most about his playing is that he is so humbly letting himself be with the music rather than exagarating or showing off. Nothing gets too personal. It is universal from beginning to end, every second. To be such a great talent and so modest at the same time must require another talent, which I can not even name.

[@winkieilic2528]

So well said.

[@johntravena119]

I believe Henri Cartier-Bresson said that once, artists were servants. Although mastery of one’s craft is an achievement, music is to serve people. Matisse said he hoped his paintings would be like a good armchair to the soul who looks at it. The greatest artists don’t forget this.

[@winkieilic2528]

@@johntravena119 Also so well said and absolutely true. Thanks for putting it out there!

[@johntravena119]

@@winkieilic2528 Thank you!

[@jerrera45]

Thank you. I hate it when a pianist feels the need to display facial contortions and throw their head back in ecstasy. Use your God given talent to play the music to the best of your ability and stop worrying about the camera angle.

[@convergency1068]

It's not the first time I listened to Pavane, but somehow I cried listnening to this interpretation. I do not know why. I would not come back to this, because it stirs such a strong emotional response in me. It is so good

[@convergency1068]

I guess it touches my soul. and my soul doesn't like to be touched

[@ayhamshaheed7740]

@@convergency1068 fair enough

[@stoneazg8418]

Beautifully stated...

[@danievantonder5064]

You have said it very well. I KNOW what you mean.

[@carolbrussell6394]

Such an exquisite interpretation of the composer's sensitivity. I will save this one. So glad to hear such music.

[@cellosong]

He lets the music speak for itself. Beautiful.

[@pauthomp]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever

[@user-kz1yc4vt1o]

Magnifique interprétation. Quelle maîtrise et quelle sensibilité. Chapeau bas Monsieur Chamayou !

[@catherinebeduer3838]

La performance de Bertrand Chamayou est exquise, avec des moments poignants. On souhaiterait qu'il continue à jouer !! 😉😍🙏❤️🎶🎹🎶❤️👌😇🤗 Félicitations et merci infiniment, Bertrand et Warner Classics. 😍🌹❤️😍🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙋‍♀️🇨🇵🫂🫂🫶🫶

[@jpeyton62]

Chamayou's recording of Ravel's works is beyond words. Had the chance to hear him in Atlanta a few years ago, and he played an incredible Wanderer Fantasy along with some of Ravel's works-totally brilliant.

[@thomasthompson6378]

This sounds so easy; and yet it is not. This is a very fine performance, taken at just the right pace and it's amazing the way the pianist manages to make us hear every note, even the very softest.

[@jamien.5528]

Honestly this piece kicks butt I’m playing it right now

[@spacetaco048]

I'd say what makes a perfect pianist isn't one that does what they think is the 'perfect performance', but one that hears and understands everything they do wrong and know how to make it right. I am pretty proud that I am at least able to hear what I'm doing wrong when I play. The only problem is I don't know how to fix it :/

[@tomasvargas2183]

I think the pianist gave a solid performance to us, as far as his technique allowed, yet I'd wished a "deeper sound"...

[@mantel5417]

imp

[@roberton9008]

Do you people use pedal? I am starting it and I have no indications for pedal …how not to make it sound raw with all those staccatos?

[@Space-Babe]

Je crois sincèrement que c'est la meilleure version et celle qui respecte l'esprit "Ravel" le plus. Cette tendresse, délicatesse et harmonie. Même le rythme est bon.

[@sallyhinkebein257]

He is beautifully at one with this music. What a lovely interpretation of Ravel's Pavane! This is one of the best versions I have ever heard. Thank you.

[@kerawelt2008]

Maybe the best rendition I ever listened to. Such a talent ! Ravel must overjoyed in heaven.

[@lucarossi3536]

I completly agree with you. Never listened such a magical rendition of this wonderful Pavane. Sorry for my english

[@NoahJohnson1810]

Unfortunately I believe Ravel was an atheist. OK nvm this is an amazing piece and performance Mr. Chamayou is one of the best

[@cristianvega.g7509]

IMO, Richter's rendition is maybe the best ever. Bertrand's is really good and spot on though.

[@just2potamos]

richters version is a complete diffrent piece, seriously how can you even compare that with richters way more depth in every single note, his tempo starts slow and then picks up speed fluently (and why the hell would i wanna see someone orgasm over the piano ...)

[@rayzhang9453]

potamos everyone has their own opinions on how to play this

[@MichelSmith]

Poignant par moment et tellement empli de grâce que les larmes peuvent se glisser sur les joues...

[@grantfoster8294]

A beautiful performance--sensitive and warm.

[@marie-christinecharlet6390]

Sensibilité, passion et virtuosité exceptionnelles: un triomphe au Grenat à Perpignan.

[@TrinhTran-lh5on]

How can music be so beautiful? Reminds me of my childhood and walks along the Southbank. Oh how beautiful. I will never tire of listening to this. Bravo.

[@francette19380]

Une merveille d'interprétation pour une merveille de pièce. Merci tant et plus.

[@tomtriffid]

A wonderful performance, and my thanks for posting it. This piece by Ravel is considerably harder to play than it seems just from hearing it. Congratulations to Bertrand Chamayou!

[@koziopek]

Il faut bien reconnaître que la main gauche - toujours si égale - est difficile ou plutôt ingrate à travailler ...

[@rpyrat]

Sure is harder than it sounds 😰

[@jorgefraile218]

@@rpyrat I'm playing it right now, indeed 😰

[@rpyrat]

@@jorgefraile218 we'll get there bud... I hope! ^^

[@NoahJohnson1810]

Best performance. I have watched this way too many times.

[@user-et4yr4pb6p]

Прекрасное и чувственное исполнение

[@albertoginastera3703]

Sensitive with beautiful control - liberates the spirit of the music. The best rendition I have ever heard.

[@robertlight3012]

Bertrand Chamayou has an amazing sense of Ravel. Almost as if he knew him. Bravo!!

[@sfkcbf]

Ravel et Chamayou, sublime.

[@klavier-ateliermartinvonde9060]

Vraiment, c'est joué extremement emouvant, superbe control de balance, merci!

[@remipeterschmitt1003]

Sobre, sans affectation et néanmoins une grande émotion, un phrasé, un legato et des couleurs sublimes, bravo !

[@catherineloriotahahah6614]

Ravel et Poulenc les meilleurs

[@larrysteimle2004]

Truly beautiful. We can feel it with the pianist. Thank you Mr. Chamayou.

[@kamohiko113]

I quit comparing various interpretations of the Pavane on KZbin after I found this lovely video. Now his Complete Works of Ravel, which I purchased on iTunes, is my favorite.

[@santiago_moralesduarte]

nobu pascal roge

[@goldenbees876]

so beautiful I can't breathe

[@keybawd4023]

What I especially love about this performance is first the way he uses micro rubato - just like Perlemuter - the phrasing is like someone singing. Very beautiful playing.

[@matperino]

Une des plus belles mélodies... et tellement bien interprétée

[@chemia.2061]

Gracias, es una maravilla. La interpretación es quizá, la mejor de cualquier pieza, de ésta pieza seguro que sí. De cualquier interpretación de pieza que existe, seguramente estará entre las mejores. Es una maravilla. Qué gran pianista

[@warrenpark1401]

라벨의 “죽은 왕녀를 위한 Pavane”를 가장 잘 해석한 연주임. I appreciate his performance.

[@alinevalade3964]

Vous jouez cette pièce de façon tellement douce! Votre interprétation est celle que je préfère! Je l'écoute plusieurs fois depuis un an et chaque fois je suis émus de tant de beauté sonore. J'apprend cette pièce actuellement et vous écouter m'aide à mieux la jouer!

[@sekwanshim7505]

Ce morceau de Ravel de Bertrand brouille la frontière entre la vie et la mort !!!! D’où vient ce mystère? C'est de la puissance de l'art et surtout de l'artiste passionnel, je pense.

[@VentaLeon]

Exquisite. It made me cry. Again.

[@soraluz347]

I am trying to learn this piece and this the best interpretation I found, full of tempo and sensibility. I enjoy it a lot so may be some day I can play a little like him. Well done.

[@wagnerpolveiro7176]

Beautiful..., I like this piece very much and I love the way Bertrand plays, this or any other composition. Thanks for sharing.

[@annatirindelli8879]

Interpretazione Magistrale, Unica, Inimitabile!!! Complimenti vivissimi, non v' è ne Orchestra nè altra formazione che abbia così ben compreso il Cantabile, il Tempo e l' intrecciarsi di ogni melodia come solo Voi avete saputo fare 👍👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Cordiali saluti, con ammirazione. Anna e Luigi

[@jocelynoslear1578]

I just adore especially with what is transpiring in 2020.........

[@RoseWilson]

Effortless beauty. What a fabulous pianist, he just is so expressive and perfect 🤍🤍🤍

[@pedroa.cantero9449]

Ravel en los dedos de Bertrand apacigua mis demonios, hasta los más tenaces; los saca de su escondrijo y les diluye. ¡Un bálsamo para el espíritu!

[@antoniokabbabe1175]

Best Interpretation ever!! Thank you for this!

[@MiaFeigelsonGallery]

Happy birthday, Maurice Ravel ! Thank you as usual, @Warner Classics, the performance by Bertrand Chamayou is simply exquisite !!!

[@mengfei8330]

Very beautiful interpretation. Elegant sorrow.

[@sallywebber6579]

Absolutely fabulous performance, Thank you so much, Warmest regards, Chris

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

Gently and lovingly played as it should be.

[@georgeanderjack4926]

MAGNIFICENT PERFORMANCE ... !!!

[@marcelberger2026]

Simply great. Pure emotion. Thanks for this excellent and colourful interpretation. The best I found so far

[@joshcortezmusic8697]

Once he gets to the second and third sections of the piece the playing simply becomes otherworldly and numinous.

[@gabinlauridon3271]

Oh, so good !

[@kerawelt2008]

Quelle sublime interprétation !

[@bobleone]

Bravo, Bertrand! A truly moving performance of one of my favorite compositions.

[@wisjoh1]

Großartig ! wonderful. . Thank you so much.

[@marykbaumslag7961]

THIS IS THE MUSIC OF HEAVEN.

[@agnishwar3658]

This gave me goosebumps

[@mrdarbab]

I've heard this at work many times in the playlists.

[@adhikarisubash]

Exquisitely beautiful!

[@sunilj2608]

Bravo, what an intricate performance!!! So subtle yet so eloquent!

[@5saxman7]

As beautiful as this is, I still prefer hearing the orchestration of this piece; Those French horns bring tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@jefft9729]

Beyond outstanding. Truly gorgeous.

[@PhoebeKai]

Stunning joy to the senses.....

[@bcr66]

Beautiful!

[@arrimeme6447]

Preciosa interpretación. Beautifully rendered

[@Roni571968]

What a beautiful work!! So delicate!

[@jean-marcmoullet9377]

Magnifique !!

[@michaelmiller1215]

A masterful performance!

[@QualityPianoEducation]

beautiful performance!

[@therionlagattapifa1264]

The most resigned piece of everything that I know of.

[@davidbrian6127]

Sublime. Si touchant.

[@romainduballet]

The chills

[@celestevillegasecheverria841]

I LOVE It ! Thanks for share.

[@jpeyton62]

Looking forward to the cd's release in a few weeks. Beautiful playing.

[@perfectblue8443]

Tout est juste dans cette version. Tout est Ravelien. Le tempo, les articulations, les phrases. C'est la plus emouvante version de la Pavane que je connaisse. Je pense tres fort a la France quand j'entend cette musique. Notre culture est si belle. Nous pouvons en etre fiers.

[@seukfuhi]

Absolument pour la fierté, et j'en rajouterais à la puissance 10. Vous pouvez en être très fier(e)s !

[@chantalbeckmann8022]

J' ai une petite préférence pour la version de Samson François....

[@erichetherington9314]

Et j'espère que la culture française peut continuer à travers les siècles. Parfois, je crains qu'elle va disparaître... : ( Moi, je n'ai JAMAIS eu une mauvaise experience avec les Français--jamais-- et j'en connais pas mal. Nous, les Américains peuvent apprendre beaucoup des citoyens de l'Hexagone.

[@perfectblue8443]

@@seukfuhi merci beaucoup Monsieur pour ce gentil message, bonne année 2023

[@perfectblue8443]

@@chantalbeckmann8022 vous n'avez pas tord madame. La France a une dette immense envers Samson François.

[@hflivares1824]

Merveilleux et merveilleusement difficile. J'ai pu jouer la première partie... Et puis j'ai calé. De plus j'avais la magnifique orchestration dans la tête....

[@richardlepoivre1721]

splendide

[@clar5295]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE.

[@laureldreinking]

Perfection!

[@carlascagnelato6899]

Interpretazione eccellente

[@marie-christinecharlet6390]

Très sensible et élégante élégante interprétation

[@user-ub7gm5dj7i]

Now that is PURE RAVEL!!

[@eleusamelo4330]

Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!

[@HengHengWu]

Beautiful piece

[@elisabethraphael6902]

Sublime interprétation...

[@mhenkes1902]

Elisabeth Raphaël n

[@stoneazg8418]

Mesmerizing...

[@kerawelt2008]

Prodigieuse interprétation...

[@BanBiofuels]

Excellent piano work.

[@robertm2000]

I think this is not necessarily, as so often enunciated, a "Pavane for a Dead Princess," and as such a funereal piece. It would be better served if translated "Pavane for a Princess from a Far-away Time." Ravel has imbued this piece with a reflectivity that does indeed evoke a person and a time very much in the past, but Ravel also gives a gentle and very active life to the person whom he is commemorating. This is a very good performance, with a subtle touch and very expressive style.

[@Sooz1234]

It is so nice to see a pianist let the music speak for itself. A beautiful performance does not depend upon the exaggerated facial expressions and/or extraneous gestures so many performers employ these days to make the music all about themselves. Thank you, Mr. Chamayou.

[@sandrahatch5587]

He feels it so we do too❤

[@damookie]

Superb.

[@sylvie-anne.DMT974]

Tellement Ravélien 🖼

[@PabloEColorado]

What a Creation!

[@stoneazg8418]

Sublime and Profound...

[@cicobuffy]

Exquisite. Came here via Rosie Vela believe it or not. Always loved this melody. First heard it on guitar by John Williams and Julian Bream.

[@juliestephant1350]

Jadooore ❤️🎹

[@AllNewYear]

This is the happiest "sad" piece ever.

[@shelleydreyer-green799]

Ravishing!

[@davidkettlewell829]

lOVELY...TRULY

[@lukebarkhuis4378]

Great performance Nijmegen, the Netherlands, November 21, 2016. Pavane was the kick off.

[@kathleenhsieh5624]

好美的曲子 so beautiful

[@peterarmistead4617]

Trying to learn this piece and this recording regarding pace technique and visuals is the best and most informative thank you

[@nabileljabri2768]

3:08 beautiful