Rafal Blechacz Clair de Lune

[ctp4]

If this is from the winner's concert, why is it just sound and not the video like all of the other videos from that concert on here. Even if it is him, why would he throw in a Debussy piece at the end of an entire Chopin music concert? Something smells fishy.

[NemoProkofiev551]

Rafal plays it so well... *drools*

[Portoinfinitivo]

This man is amazing: one keeps returning to this piece played by him and it's equally moving, every time.

[christoperfect]

WOW. I was just bathing in the moonlight on a windy night. Having my heart broken.

[demosj]

He plays the entire suite in an awe-inspiring way. If he wants to, Blechacz can be the greatest Debussy interpreter since Michelangeli and Gieseking.

[KokoSimba1]

What an awesome gift you are to the world!

[dancingwithoutwords]

The attitude is playful, less visionary, less dreamy version, more toy. Lacking a little more breath, and legatos due a some rushing moments, it's a more happy version , a less dramatic rendition. In part is due to the piano sound, to me it's so Kling Kling sound, must be Japanese, or an European Brand manufactured in Orient. He should only play in gorgeous instruments. In the slow tempos is where you can check the talent of a musician...

[Portoinfinitivo]

@dancingwithoutwords Right... Love might be blind, but it certainly isn't deaf. If you need proof, this looks very much like a Steinway D-model, doesn't it? watch?v=DVHiOZbPCaw Last time I've checked these were built either in New York, or Hamburg.

[musicy88]

MARRY ME <3

[Eeli2008]

Before listening, I had some prejudice that he wouldn't play as well as he plays Chopin. However, it turns out that he understands the different composers very well. I really enjoy this performance!

[sochidi]

make me wanna cry

[demosj]

I'm honestly stunned. This guy's the Chopin champ, how can he play this piece better than any Debussy specialist?

[natteah]

some pianist are specialist in classical some in romantic etc.

but Blechacz is exception He can play every style

Bravo!!

[Chopin1986]

without a doubt.... a shining star of piano music...

[wesmusic72]

In 10 years time, Rafal will be in the same rank as Michaelangeli and Gieseking, if he chooses to specialise in Debussy. It is so atmospheric and charged! I love it! He really has character and depth of insight!

[terrygowork]

He is not a power player. He has the ability but its not that he is after. Its the depth in music, its like the bottomless sea. After many many years later, its only his name that people will remember.

[IsySkizzy]

He's so delicate! Amazing.. I love Rafal Blechacz!

[angle021]

i love his interpretations. beautiful.

[3tristan]

This is "Clair de lune", the third part of "Suite Bergamasque" from Claude Debussy.

Well played!

[GetMeThere1]

So great to hear a young pianist who doesn't play like a robot.

There certainly more taste and artistic expression here than most other "brilliant young pianists" seem to have access to.

[extremelyfatchicken]

magical

[BarbaraPloyer333]

Blechacz is a just a genius. I mean, talk about talent and all... let's face it, the guy's just brilliant.

[TzuHsinYang]

oh my god, it is Debussy, exactly!

How beautiful it is!

[SIlentPianist47]

ermm... in the competition?

[maxiczekos]

yes, at the winners concert. it's the last encore

[SIlentPianist47]

Where's the first encore?

[maxiczekos]

it's the mazurka op. 17

[Lyapazavecunhee]

Usually, I don't like Debussy. But when Rafal Blechacz plays it, I love that <3

[sissichopin91]

i love claire de lune. i love suite bergamasque! i love rafal blechacz playing! It's so emotional!