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Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Join Jean-Yves Thibaudet as he submerges himself within Debussy’s majestic Sunken Cathedral, the 10th Prelude from Book I. Moving phrase by phrase through the expansive waters evoked by the music, Thibaudet shows how he manipulates his touch to achieve specific effects that help create the impression of timelessness and infinite space. A master class in creating color and sonority, and a nuanced portrait of an artist immersed in his craft, this video is necessary viewing for pianists and music lovers alike.
The Sunken Cathedral
Join Jean-Yves Thibaudet as he submerges himself within Debussy’s majestic Sunken Cathedral, the 10th Prelude from Book I. Moving phrase by phrase through the expansive waters evoked by the music, Thibaudet shows how he manipulates his touch to achieve specific effects that help create the impression of timelessness and infinite space. A master class in creating color and sonority, and a nuanced portrait of an artist immersed in his craft, this video is necessary viewing for pianists and music lovers alike.
The Sunken Cathedral (Performance)
To complement his underwater tour of Debussy's Sunken Cathedral, Jean-Yves Thibaudet treats you to a performance of this majestic Prelude
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