Debussy: Syrinx for solo flute (Emmanuel Pahud)

Emmanuel Pahud's double album 'Solo' out 11 May 2018.
Filmed at the Louisiana Museum of Contemporary Art by Stéphan Aubé

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[margueritemcm]

His embouchure is so relaxed that it almost looks like he's miming. My favourite flutist.

[dcnannen]

I love how he fades out at 0:12 without going out of tune, it was so smooth. That’s something I definitely have trouble with

[geo-nardo]

This is the best interpretation of "Syrinx" I have ever heard.
I think this is how Debussy would have wanted it to be played.
In this interpretation, I can literally hear or feel the faun who is longing for his lost love.
This is what the piece is about.
It was inspired by the story of Pan (the faun) and Syrinx (the nymph) in Ovid's Metamorphoses.

[val]

As an older returning flute amateur, I feel so inspired to practice my tone each week.

[Shalommaranatha]

Debussy one the absolute greats, I imagine this is how he imagined this to be played, with such passion. Emmanuel Pahud is superb

[brauneskamo]

I learned about Pahud only very recently. His skill and his poise, such captivating presence!

[ashlynsmusic]

Wow, that’s the most amazing taper I’ve ever heard!

[melindautal]

Wow, what an extraordinary experience to hear Pahud play this. Fabulous!

[suhaotaiwi]

My homework from my band director was to listen to this.
I love it! Im a flute player and I really hope I can play like that someday! :)

[nenechonlisboa]

Je pense que cette version est ma préférée. Pleine d'émotions, un merveilleux son (comme d'habitude avec M. Pahud), de superbes choix artistiques, de belles nuances... un vrai bijou ! Merci :)

[alexandrestocchetti]

C'est Merci Emmanuel Pahud de nous donner tant de beauté à écouter.

[JinxedG]

This will always be my favorite flute song to play. So beautiful

[alexandrestocchetti]

Je ne m'en lasse pas. Chaque fois le même miracle de pureté. Merci!

[ingriddurden]

One of my absolute favorite pieces. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[nathaliegaudin]

Quelle délicatesse et sensibilité c est un voyage oriental coloré très beau avec cette sonorité de Flute magique ! A écouter sans modération !!! pour nous autres flûtistes

[mjalphonse]

I played this song in high school for solo and ensemble. This version and talent was chilling…..

[des_oranges_mauves]

After all this years... I FINALLY FOUND IT! Really feels good man..

Edit: mispelled finally

[karolalmanza]

Puedo considerar esta interpretación como la mejor versión que he escuchado hasta ahora.

[pattipospisil]

Heard this at Epcot’s France Pavillon. Just as wonderful while listening at home.

[spacevspitch]

Wild story. Pan is mourning his lost love, Syrinx by playing the flute he _made out of her_ because she was turned into a reed at her own request in order to dodge his advances in the first place 🤯