Here is the revelation. Dessay sings Verlaine’s poem. She does not project opera-house power. She projects intimacy. The line "Les sanglots longs des violons" (The long sobs of the violins) is sung with a fragility that is almost uncomfortable to witness. In FLAC, you hear the texture of her vocal cords—the slight grain in the upper register. It is human, not divine. And Cassard matches her with piano dynamics that dip to niente (nothing).
Have you heard Dessay sing Debussy? Does the FLAC version change your perception of this overplayed classic? Let us know in the comments below. #Debussy #ClairDeLune #NatalieDessay #PhilippeCassard #FLAC #Audiophile #ClassicalMusic #LosslessAudio #FrenchMelodie Debussy. Clair de lune -Dessay- Cassard- -FLAC-
Let’s address the elephant in the recital hall. Claude Debussy’s Clair de lune (Suite Bergamasque, L. 75, No. 3) is arguably the most overplayed, over-streamed, and unfortunately, under-listened piece in the piano repertoire. It has been reduced to elevator muzak, ringtones, and "relaxing piano" playlists that strip it of its harmonic audacity. Here is the revelation
Let’s focus on two tracks from the album: She projects intimacy
You might ask: “Why do I need a FLAC for a piano and a voice?”