Two different versions of Clair de Lune
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Almost in tears watching the old man show how it ought to be played. I am going to have to learn it.
this was basically my response! I have known this piece since forever, and sort of generally liked it.
But hearing Victor Borge's version, I immediately wanted to learn it and play it myself. (My teacher tells me it's within my level, so I may start working on it when the fall semetser starts...)
@bernard you may be right about the "orchestral" style.
So, do you have a favorite version of CdL?
So, do you have a favorite version of CdL?
I like both of these versions. I feel that a lot of performances, including from world class pianists, are self-indulgent, sometimes to the point of distortion.
Debussy playing his own music is from a music roll and there is probably a bit of nuance lost, but I still think it's an incredible performance.
Link to video Link to videoThe industrial revolution cheapened everything.
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The alleged piano roll recording labeled as being performed by Claude Debussy is not a piano roll recording of Debussy. There are a couple of versions out there pretending to be his performance but are just click bait.
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So, do you have a favorite version of CdL?
I like both of these versions. I feel that a lot of performances, including from world class pianists, are self-indulgent, sometimes to the point of distortion.
Debussy playing his own music is from a music roll and there is probably a bit of nuance lost, but I still think it's an incredible performance.
Link to video Link to video@Bernard ooh thanks for posting those! I didn't really like the first one, but I really like the Pascal Roge's playing!
It's fun to listen all these different versions, esp. because usually that's not something I do (since I don't generally play classical pieces).
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I found we had a copy of CdeL
Have played it through, it has no suggested fingering whatsoever. Do any?
@AndyD I saw a version with fingering.. many in the Henle app? I was planning on buying it soon, so I’ll let you know.
I need to “finish” two pieces before I start this one. I’d love it if I could finish those two by the end of this month.
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