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Topic: VIDEO - Debussy - Suite bergamasque - III. Clair de lune  (Read 11 times)

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VIDEO - Debussy - Suite bergamasque - III. Clair de lune
on: May 31, 2026, 06:16:02 AM
Hi everyone,

I recently performed Debussy's Clair de lune as part of a recital in Vienna.

Despite its popularity, I had barely listened to the piece before learning it myself. For most repertoire, I carry years of accumulated listening experience and many reference recordings in my mind, but with Clair de lune I came to it almost as if it were a new piece.

That made me wonder: how do you approach works that are so famous that audiences already have a strong idea of how they "should" sound? Do you try to distance yourself from established interpretations, or do you see them as an essential part of the tradition?

I'd also be very interested in hearing your thoughts on my performance.

Thanks for your time!

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