Apart from the fact that he skips over a considerable amount of musical directions printed in the score (and I hate it when performers veer too far away from the original printings), it's a fantastic performance, and Gendron is truly a legend of cello playing!
Unlike his other late works, this particular movement has a stronger sense of structure. It's a bit more musical, and for me it's the perfect balance...
When I close my eyes and listen to this first movement, I find my mind guiding me through more beautiful worlds than this one in an alternate reality...
No, I am not high, though that does increase the effect.
Debussy is truly one of the greatest composers. Yes, it is a great loss that Debussy did not live to write the other three sonatas he had planned. An amazing performance of an amazing piece of music.
I can imagine my future if I played the cello. Long evenings with the sunset pouring through my windows and the sweet sounds of music filling the silence.
If I could give an extra decade of life to any composer it would be Debussy. What I wouldn't give for him to have been able to complete the three other sonatas he planned to write. Sigh.
I only heard the first minute and a half on a Denon sample CD and it's haunted me ever since to hear the whole thing. So much variety in one piece!! Beautifully done ... although I admit that the beginning is my favorite :)
The official title of this piece is "Sonate für Violoncello ünd klavier I: Prologue"... The player is Maurice Gendron, who plays the Violoncello, which is an abbreviation of the "Cello", the best instrument in the world (IMO), and also Klavier means piano, or other keyboard instrument, it originally referred to harpsichord/clavichord (i.e. the ill-tempered clavier)...
Apart from the fact that he skips over a considerable amount of musical directions printed in the score (and I hate it when performers veer too far away from the original printings), it's a fantastic performance, and Gendron is truly a legend of cello playing!
TheTradge 1 week ago
Great memories with this video and this sonata!
lunaticfriki 3 weeks ago
Increible, me hace crecer con el violoncello cada día más esta obra.!!!
heavypiola12 3 weeks ago
looks like someone missed the 'Like' button just a bit...
wannabuffalo 3 months ago
This music reminds me how love works. It is extremely beautiful but so deeply stormy.
karizael 5 months ago
Unlike his other late works, this particular movement has a stronger sense of structure. It's a bit more musical, and for me it's the perfect balance...
hellomate639 6 months ago
When I close my eyes and listen to this first movement, I find my mind guiding me through more beautiful worlds than this one in an alternate reality...
No, I am not high, though that does increase the effect.
hellomate639 6 months ago
amazing!! only a franch man could play it so well
TheGaetano62 6 months ago
This and the Firebird are what I would choose to have music in the 20th century remembered by, if pressed.
KissaMyEyes 1 year ago 2
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hellomate639 1 year ago
never have I cried so hard in my life as I did after hearing this. thank God for music.
syren345 1 year ago 8
thank you so much for uploading this.
mdivisio 1 year ago
This was the first recording I heard of this piece. I think thats why its my favorite.
RyanFromUltrasound 1 year ago
@RyanFromUltrasound Same here.
hotamali 1 year ago
Debussy is truly one of the greatest composers. Yes, it is a great loss that Debussy did not live to write the other three sonatas he had planned. An amazing performance of an amazing piece of music.
jbrahms1833 1 year ago
I can imagine my future if I played the cello. Long evenings with the sunset pouring through my windows and the sweet sounds of music filling the silence.
QueenAzooga 1 year ago 2
great record !!
WatchBlueSkies 1 year ago 2
If I could give an extra decade of life to any composer it would be Debussy. What I wouldn't give for him to have been able to complete the three other sonatas he planned to write. Sigh.
auerstadt06 1 year ago
@auerstadt06
I could not agree more. "Sigh" says it all. The three sonatas Debussy did complete were his parting gifts to humanity.
jbrahms1833 1 year ago
I love this piece, especially Maurice playing it.
lovetoplaythecello 1 year ago
Just GREAT!!!
I'm in love with this piece and musicians!
Incredible job!
Hypophamine 1 year ago
I only heard the first minute and a half on a Denon sample CD and it's haunted me ever since to hear the whole thing. So much variety in one piece!! Beautifully done ... although I admit that the beginning is my favorite :)
stegariah 2 years ago
great version
TheGaetano62 2 years ago
wait whats the official title of this again? and the player in this vid is Maurice Gendron Violoncello?
jeffhx 2 years ago
The official title of this piece is "Sonate für Violoncello ünd klavier I: Prologue"... The player is Maurice Gendron, who plays the Violoncello, which is an abbreviation of the "Cello", the best instrument in the world (IMO), and also Klavier means piano, or other keyboard instrument, it originally referred to harpsichord/clavichord (i.e. the ill-tempered clavier)...
ConductorsHateMe 2 years ago
thanks bud ive been trying to look for this piece but i keep getting the wrong ones
jeffhx 2 years ago
Love debussy...!!
beautiful
CheshireCieL 2 years ago 2
i have to comment again :]
this song seriously has so much emotion, especially at the beginning.
i've never heard anything like it
rawritssami 2 years ago 5
how don't more people know of this?!
rawritssami 2 years ago 2
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I listen to this every night before I dream
vergoide 2 years ago 3
one of the most beautiful pieces of music!
Darmprinz 2 years ago 5
What a beast...
Enix5548 2 years ago 6
made me want to become a cellist.
imabeastnimadawg 2 years ago 26
it was after I heard this piece that I knew I would be a composer.
Flatliner0452 2 years ago 24
@Flatliner0452 Where's your music, then?
crowe 1 year ago
omg i love debussy and i love cello so this is just like the best thing ever lol
BMXER1987 2 years ago 8
PQP!!
aruhga 2 years ago