Despite the gunshot and coughs this is always the best version for me.

Why is abe lincoln getting assassinated at 2:35

That "gunshot" at 2:35 was brutal. No excuse for that. Angela's performance is flawless and not a single misstep. Awesome.

I absolutely love her facial expressions. I don't know why many of you got bothered. It means she's connecting with Debussy's music, from another time, through her piano, and that's pretty awesome. I think most of you hated her expressions cause you think she's trying to show up, and you totally lost the real meaning of this performance.

Absolutely beautiful. This woman FEELS the music from her soul.

I play the piano and I particularly love this song. Playing it is always a very emotional moment for me so I understand perfectly Angela's facial movements, as I do it myself too. My favorite time to play is when there's nobody home, because I can play freely and express myself through the music. With others listening and watching I never manage to do this. That's why I admire Angela so much. She really feels this song and she absolutely knows how to use her gift to offer an amazing performance to the public. Thank you!

Sorry about dropping my iPhone at the 2:34 mark -- I was trying to snap a selfie.

WHAT . A. POOLITE!!! AUDIENCE! I loovveee how polite the audience was OMG! They VERY respectfully waited until the MUSIC was out of the air. BRILLIANT piece and rendition too

I’m sorry everyone else but this is literally the best interpretation this piece has ever received. It makes me feel the feels I don’t wanna feel, you feel me? I cry a little ....

It is apparent from the comments, that we have a whole generation raised on computer games, TV, etc... Keep calm and appreciate the music and don't concentrate on minor things. I regularly come back to this performance and even that sound after the second minute can't distract me from this pure performance.

Anyone who says anything about her facial expressions must have never lost themselves in a piece , playing live especially makes you tune into your inner self and 'ride' the waves that are music. Beautiful piece of art

I could have just watched her movements the whole time and been fine with that. This is true artistry.

This is human kind at it's very best. Centuries apart-this very talented lady is bringing to life emotions entangled within old squiggles on a piece of paper.

I just wanna become good enought to play this song

Her face just expressed all the feelings in the song. I loved it ♡

This is an amazing performance, one of my favorite interpretations!

That emotion and passion in her face when she plays is so inspirational.

I don´t know how many times i listened this recording today...

I always thought Debussy channeled this straight from the angelic realm. It goes straight into my soul. This is a beautiful performance and she captures the magnificence of the piece. Well done. Thank you for giving me the feeling of an angel's love.

One of the most moving renditions of this song I've ever herad. Simply beautiful!

My jaw dropped listening to this! I mean the delicacy of the first section and the impeccable build up was just flawless. This was so full of emotion and it triggers the human soul. Magical piece by Debussy performed to its very best by Hewitt. She is now my role model. Also can people not throw a hammer at the ground or cough for six minutes. I boiled with anger at 2:35. These kind of people ruin record worthy performances. Seriously, what the hell was that.

And I love the ending where she watches the notes drift off into space. Very high quality performing!

God, so beautiful. And I love her facial expressions... She's so into it!

Brilliantly played.

Thank you Angela, that was a delight.

The way she looks while playing is the way I feel hearing this song every time I listen to it. ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

This should have had more than a billion views. Where is this world going?

Ms. Hewitt's fingers lovingly render the most beautiful piece of music ever written.

This luxuriant, gorgeous piece of music somehow remains fresh and surprising to the ears with every listen.

Exquisite, powerful…moving…A beautiful performance!

How can anyone "dislike" this? It is beautiful artistry, played by an extremely gifted pianist!

I can't believe - this wonderful Piano isn't existing anymore... - This is so sad. Great artist, Angela, of course! You played your Instrument with heart, soul and love... I feel with you - all the best...

She nailed it! I've listened to every version of this song that I can and this is one of the best.

beautiful playing. I always loved her playing. Great structure and beautiful sound! Congrats!

this is amazingly beautiful. my mother played, and she played this song very similar, I have some recordings, and even as a child, I could not hear this song without it bringing tears to my eyes. I come to this video often, and it still gets me every time. thank you so much to Angela Hewitt!

I wish more of her playing Debussy could be added here. Her superlative disk has whetted our appetite but I guess all we can do is be grateful she has graced us with that release. Like you I am so happy that we can share her superlative music making. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!

I can never get tired of playing clair de lune and listening to it. It sounds so peaceful and beautiful.

Absolute genius, timing is perfect and demonstrates her total love for her music.

An absolutely MASTERFUL rendition of this unspeakably fabulous work. Softeness...oh so soft at the appropriate time..but really an ability to STRIKE the major notes intended by the composer.....Lovely, beginning to end. THANK YOU

Her smile at the end made my day

it was magical,beautiful,soo emotional.Didnt hear more beautiful performance.Angela, thank you soo much for this

Quite lovely, so well played. I haven't ever heard it better.

03:11 gives me the most chills and the most feels every damn time. The man was a genius, and is channeled beautifully by this wonderful lady.

My heart is filled with the splendor of her performance with incomparable skill and exquisite technique and gorgeous attire . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵 I'm just intoxicated with her fabulous performance in Japan

Clair de Lune at it's best. Very passionate tune and great execution. When i was younger facial expressions were funny to me, but now i understand it - it's the passion and connection to the song which has to be strong when you want to play a perfect piece like this.

this is literally one of my favorite songs-and she played it to perfection! amazing!

This song is the music I listen to under a full moon with the woman I love, if I ever find her....... Ughhh there is a certain amount of sadness that also comes with beauty and love....if you know.... you know. With such great highs come such low lows. I just want to listen to this with a girl on the beach at night and just not think about literally ANY BILLS OR JOBS OR ANYTHING BUT JUST think about that exact moment together with my arm around her. Anyway, I just hope someone else agrees so my faith in humanity can be restored.

Closing her eyes while playing shows it’s coming from the heart

the expresions on her face are so great!!.. i love it!!

This interpretation literally puts me on the verge of tears every time I watch it. Absolutely brilliant!

I love Ms. Hewitt's playing. She plays everything so accurate, whether Bach, Mozart or Debussy. Bravo!

For me, this piece is charming and full of hope.

I'm not sure if her smile at the end is because of a satisfying performance, or delight at an audience that holds... and holds... and holds... until she's good and ready for them to applaud, satisfied that the last note has completely died away.

Absolutely beautiful performance I felt every key she touched on that piano, so emotional 😭.

Someone has said, "If you understand this song, then you have "soul" in your life. You also understand what life is all about." A beautiful song played by many fine performers that has lasted over time.

Wonderful! Thank You I love You for Your Music

Thank you for calming my mind, and warming my heart. Much luv

This was an awesome performance of an equally awesome piece!

She conduct the music! Brilliant,singable and personal!!

Proving that Clair de Lune will always be a beautiful piece. I equally both love listening to this with my eyes closed and watching it, with her facial expressions. Makes me feel like I'm in a different time.

This is a love affair. It's moving to watch.

It seems that a lot of those who posted here came to see a facial recital rather than to listen to good music. My only complaint here is that the camera doesn't let us see how she moved her hands, but I enjoyed the music, and her facial expressions reflect how she feels. Why don't you go to listen to someone who can play without any expression whatsoever, see if you enjoy emotionless music better?

The piano magic lady...

My soul just jumped out of my body.

To hear her playing Debussy Claire du Lune. So wonderful to hear those notes who brings you to seaside looking moon.....?

I love the emotion in this

I don't know why I can't stop to listen, listen,.... wonderful !!

how could anyone not like this? shame on them

This has become one of my favorite early modern pieces.

She feels the music, I dig that!

Du grand piano par une grande pianiste. Merci, Madame, pour cette interprétation pleine de grâce. Debussy ne saurait être mieux servi.❤

2:35 rly had me falling out of my bed after I was already asleep, HOLY.

pure magic

They say Classical Music stimulates brain function, for all its varying musical notes. Perhaps, though I cannot confirm. However, what I can at this moment, confirm is. This stunning piece, stimulated my heart & soul, function. Exquisite job Angela, on a timeless, classical masterpiece. You have me coming back, again & again and each time I get the exact same "Feels" I did, when I first listened to your beautiful rendition of Debussy's Clair de Lune.

This is absolutely beautiful and beautifully played also.. And by her facial expressions you can see that she is really into it.. Theres only one word for it and that is AMAZING :)

I felt that in my soul. She has an otherworldly connection with this piece of music.

Why all this chatter about her facial expressions? When you have this much talent you can make any damned face you want. It's about the music. If you don't like her expression, just close your eyes and enjoy this superb rendition of one of the most beautiful pieces ever written. Jeesh!

Music for the soul.

Astonishing performance! Beautiful!

This is the most beautiful piece of music ever.

Great interpretation !!!******

This is as good at it gets.

Flawless... one of the most gorgeous melodies..pieces of piano music! If ANYONE missed that, and only that, then I'm sorry for you....you're not a true appreciator of music.

アンジェラヒューイットさんの弾くピアノの音は、とても品があって美しいです。ありがとうございます。

Proabably one of my favorite versions of Claire de lune next to the controversial Khatia

Suite bergamasque (clair de lune), Claude Debussy. Ce chef-d'oeuvre, certainement la plus célébre pièce de Claude Debussy et pour ma part la plus fascinante et romanesque, publiée en 1905 celle-ci se décompose en 4 mouvements : -prélude -menuet -clair de lune -passepied Nous nous intéresserons ici plus particulièrement au "clair de lune." Lancinante, et d'une extrême douceur, un tantinet romanesque celle-ci est principalement jouée "pianissimo" (très lentement). Pour la petite histoire celle-ci s'inspire du poème clair de lune de Paul Verlaine. Mais ne tardons plus un instant pour nous laisser porter par la suavité des notes, instant précieux mélancolique et bienheureux accompagnerons "notre âme qui est un paysage choisi" comme disait si bien Verlaine. Maestro s'il vous plaît !! "Interprétation magistrale d'Angela Hewitt"

I love you and Your Music. My God

All of humankind atrocities and hopelessness seem to fade whenever someone so passionate plays the piano.

Julianadowns, agree with you 100%..cann't expect everyone to understand that music is a form of expression that is not only heard by our hears, but, by our entire body and soul. Those who make stupid comments about her intense body and facial expressions just don't simply understand music or anything intense for that matter. Cannot not ask an apple tree to make marmalade. Good comment Juliana.

She made love to that instrument.

you can't play music you don't feel.... stellar!

I ADORE her facial expressions .. I would cry while playing that sublime piece

perfection.

With technique like that I do not care if she paints her face like a clown and sticks her tongue out at you. Stop kvetching and enjoy the piece. Did you notice? It's beautiful.

This is the best performance of the piece I've ever heard. Angela Hewitt plays it with the grace it deserves.

WOW. IT MADE ME CRY. BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE, THANKS.

hell i play piano, and every time i play all i can think is "DAMN i wish i had a camera to laugh later at my facial expressions while playing!!!". There's just something magical about the instrument that brings out aspects of yourself that you cannot hide. It's the ultimate in expression, and coming onto youtube and going ugh whats with her face flaunts only ignorance and gives a laugh to those in the know. Very delicate, very beautiful. But slow down the opening theme, it's the money maker. But hell, i can shut up because that's what's awesome about impressionist pieces; interpretation of the player is most important, and you definitely made it your own :)

What's all this nonsense about her facial expressions? Do you listen with your eyes or your ears? She'll do whatever she has to do to get that beautiful sound, and if that means putting herself in the moment with emoting, then so be it. When someone sounds this good, nothing they do is "unnecessary."

アンジェラヒューイットさんはとても品のある音を発するピアニストです。これからのますますのご活躍をお祈りしています。ありがとうございました。

The lovely lady becomes that which she plays, truly a beautiful performance.