Menahem Pressler - Clair de Lune - Debussy | Podium Witteman

De 94-jarige pianist Menahem Pressler speelt Clair de Lune van Claude Debussy.

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[staffanolofsson]

To be 94 and still having this in his fingers is a small miracle. Rest in Peace, grand Maestro.

[Leeuwtje]

When older people play the piano it is more genuine and raw. More emotions and more experience. Rest in peace you will never be forgotten.

[fernandoserico]

When you are this old, it’s like being child again because when you play people say “he’s good despite his age”

[davidmckinney]

Those old hands still have the magic in them..

[AndrewSowerby]

Sure, those old hands stumble a few times, but his interpretation of this piece is one of the finest I've ever heard. The lightness of touch, and the profound soulful nature of his playing is incredibly moving.

Bravo, maestro.

[davidmckinney]

Claude Debussy would be proud of him playing.

[SludgeYT]

Niet alleen is dit heel prachtig gespeeld, bijna alle noten waren op tijd, wat erg moeilijk is sinds het in 9/8 geschreven is.

[jhjoo]

Maestro, you will be missed. Thank you for the memories. R.I.P. 🙏

[davidmckinney]

He does the best job I've ever heard of this before.. his timing and speed is impeccable.. the best..

[LorenzoOnTour]

RIP Maestro. We are truly grateful for this wondrous piece.

[artmontesa]

His emotions are flowing through his fingers onto the piano keys. Incredible!

[TehFreaky]

Wonderful performance. Though he doesn't play the piece picture perfect, I it's beautiful to think of all the past moons hes seen and how hes playing with all those emotions through his old hands. After all, Clair de Lune = Moonlight

[bigal]

How BEAUTIFUL life is to have such wonderful music

[jesusislordsavior]

I recall taking a couple of coaching sessions with him nearly 40 years ago, when he was in his prime. He was very helpful, if a little intimidating. He knew how to elicit attention to detail quickly, saying for example during one passage that I was playing like a man with no ears. One thing may be said without any doubt: HE HAD EARS. This was the basis of his outstanding reputation as a chamber with a tremendous amount of work.
It is still evident in this performance.

[markandrews]

This is the first time I have listened to Menahem Pressler and his performance was outstanding regardless of age. It always amazes me how a piece can sound so different from one musician to another. On top of that each piano and auditorium contribute their unique influence on the ‘colours’ we hear. It feels like today you gave me a present yet it is your birthday, congratulations on your 95th orbit of the solar system.

[BilalAtabeyOfficial]

A very humble and a dignified gentleman, we will miss you..!
RIP

[brunosoldati]

Ti bacerei le mani ogni mattino quando ti svegli e lo farei ogni sera quando ti corichi dicendoti: vivi in eterno, grazie di cuore

[tomcat]

I just found out about him today, the first time i listened to the sound of his touch is really touching the soul, so sad that he passed away a week ago and i just found out about him today RIP 😔

[carlosbelarminofidalgo]

Imposible no emocionarse. Recuerdos de una gran Amiga y Persona, Susana Amalia Peñeñory, que supo interpretar con el alma esta hermosa obra musical. Gracias Querida Susy.

[margueriteduras]

Just a few notes and one is teleported to another dimension, one of exquisite beauty and harmony.