Pallavi Mahidhara | Claude Debussy: Suite bergamasque

Claude Debussy (1862–1918): Suite bergamasque

Pallavi Mahidhara, Piano

Recorded live on 12 August 2020, at Rougemont

Video: Christina Ruloff

Sound: Joël Cormier

[yungao]

Suite Bergamasque doesn’t get better than this. There’re many flawless performances out there but she’s beyond flawless. Her music literally speaks to you like it’s alive.

[hectorbarrionuevo]

Debussy's music is so sensuous, mysterious, ancient, modern, peaceful, ritualistic, and gorgeous .... Pallavi Mahidhara, love your performance ... beautiful poetry !!

[shooshieroberts]

I’ve heard dozens of recordings of these pieces — this suite — over the years, and I’ve played the last two movements myself for many years. I saw this YouTube video, but had never heard of the performer, Pallavi Mahidhara. I decided to listen, to give her a chance. I was amazed. This is one of the best performances I’ve ever heard. She has it all. Grace, timing, technique, unique expressivity, and accuracy! What a wonderful pianist! What a wonderful performance!

[johnviolette]

Her first notes of Claire de lune almost brought me to tears.

[PeachtreeDrive]

1. Prélude
2. Menuet (4:35)
3. Clair de lune (9:25)
4. Passepied (14:30)


This is an awesome performance. "Clair de lune" felt a little rushed to me- but everyone seems to have their own preference :-)

[pitoqui]

Played self-confidently, without fear of showing too little emotions, and therefore particularly emotional, feels very authentic

[fiorenzagaudenzi]

Just wonderful. It is REALLY difficult to find such a good performance of this amazing piece. Thank you! Can't believe I have only discovered you today!

[jaydoggy]

So many recordings on Youtube are just that: recordings. This on the other hand is a *performance*, and it is by far my favorite. Absolutely ethereal and beautiful.

[jurasicboricua]

I love to hear this suite by her beatiful hands. Debussy is one of favorite composer and playing by her is an ectasy. I would love to hear more from her

[johnborder]

I love the Suite Bergamasque and have heard countless recordings of it. This might be the greatest performance that I've heard. All musicians at this level possess technical virtuosity; taste and intelligent interpretation are the distinguishing factors. This is such a flawless, thoughtful performance.

[Javomarquez]

What an amazing performance! This was recorded in 2020, when the world was shut down and crazy. This video seems like a cascade of water in a hot, dry, sandy desert. Thank you! ❤

[avivyoukerharel]

My favorite recording, others are fine, but this is just next level!

[pazagra]

Cuando Debussy compuso la Suite bergamasque, soñó con que fuera interpretada así. Congratulations, Pallavi Mahidhara.

[Dtiaah]

I’m so happy to have found your performance. Your gift reminds me of Murray Perahia but you are truly your own artist. You unveiled a whole new world, and it was so beautiful that even at the end you saw how much your audience then (and now) didn’t want to break your spell and sat listening to the silence after your stunning performance. All the comments agree. This is the most beautiful performance of this very beautiful suite. If the composer himself had been able to hear you, like me, he’d shed tears of joy for having his heart so moved and touched by your heavenly playing. Just stunning. I really cannot thank you enough. None of us can. ❤

[jean-clementdesfosses]

MERCI très belle interprétation. Bravo Madame.

[shin-i-chikozima]

I let out an exclamation of admiration when I listened to her performance . Pallavi's specutacular performance with breathtaking skill and exquisite technique and splendid attire is beyond description, immeasurable, inspirational, graceful and comfortable to the ear and the mind

There is something extraordinary in her incomparable performance


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[alanpereira]

One of the best performance I ever heard this is one of my favorite piano suite, I wish I could play it with such perfection and emotion

[WheresMyFlyingCar]

Saw this last night just before going to bed, and woke up with the Menuet in my head, thanks to this excellent performance! All four movements of the suite are really unique and wonderful. Claude, you my DAWG!

[algo]

Je découvre cette pianiste un beaucoup de plaisir, la suite est merveilleusement interprétée, avec beaucoup de sensibilté. Bravo !

I discover this pianist with great pleasure, the suite is wonderfully interpreted, with great sensitivity. Bravo !

[juliantrail]

Congratulations, Pallavi. Levine School is proud of you...Julian Trail