Debussy Clair de Lune: Performed by Robert Estrin, Pianist

Clair de Lune of Debussy is the iconic third movement of his four movement Suite Bergamasque. Maintaining a solid rhythmic pulse can be a challenge. But that is how to create the ethereal mood this piece offers.

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[dgiamp]

Robert you are such a spectacular piano player and teacher !! Thank you for all your videos.

[annettecapriotti]

Maestro - Clair De Lune has always been one of my favorites. Your performance was wonderful .

[kurtklingklang]

This has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed, and beautifully played. Thank you.

[jameskennedy]

Beautiful. I met Mr. E at his former facility. He could not have been nicer and his technician spent 20 minutes with me.

[Charles-kqce]

How refreshing so often pianists sit with the foot glued to the pedal. I must say your peddling is always exquisite and the playing from the romantic school and always ever so refined.

[michaelhiggins]

That August Forster has such a warm and inviting tone. Robert, you played this piece beautifully and your gift is truly a treasure to us all. You inspire me to no end to keep practicing and continue learning to play this instrument. Thank for this gift.

[CREOLETROY]

I have truly enjoyed this beautiful rendition of Claire de Lune. The composition spoke elegantly through your playing. I have heard so many people overplay and stamped their personality all over it when it was not necessary. You have inspired me to go back and learn it with fresh ears.

[eddybranson]

Wonderful to see you play as well as teach, hope you do more of it. 😊

[parkerchace]

I love your tempo and pacing. Slowing down at the perfect moments

[southpark]

Very nice Robert! (as usual!!!). That sounds excellent.

[patriciacachopo]

I really enjoyed your beautiful performance. Thank you!

[sharond]

So beautiful! And so beautifully done by you! Mmmm…. Needed that today.

[francisbarrette]

I just found your channel, thanks for all these videos Robert, you're a cool dude.

[simyonghuis]

I enjoy your music and lessons a lot. Thank you.

[scobrado]

Superb performance.

I like the clamp-on mics. And why are piano frame harps almost _always_ painted GOLD?

[FranklinChen]

Loved it! I was struck by how much faster you take this than most performances I've heard, much more lively and shimmering, especially in conjunction with your voicing with separation.

[dinobucz]

So lovely Robert—Claude started composing this piece in 1890–one year before my ancient Mason and Hamlin upright piano was produced. 😀

[achaley]

Wow, how gorgeous….what makes one good pianist better than another….in other words…this is as good as the best players in the world…you are in that club 🙂❤🙏🏼

[ezraschwartz]

Thank you for this beautiful performance Robert!

[annettemartinak]

I am so happy you chose to play this for us. Thank you. Absolutely beautiful. :)