Borge, Victor - Clair De Lune

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  • čas přidán 6. 02. 2019
  • Restoring the piece to YT for fair use purposes.

Komentáře • 721

  • @ChrisKogos
    @ChrisKogos Před 4 lety +890

    For those of you who don't know, if you attend a piano concert you are required by law to cough as loud as you can.

    • @Superstarlight867530
      @Superstarlight867530 Před 4 lety +63

      Chris Kogos - I was just wondering whether he was playing for the bronchitis ward...

    • @shirleyrombough8173
      @shirleyrombough8173 Před 4 lety +11

      Chris Kogos - Oh dang. Thanks for that helpful information. I'll be too afraid now to complain.
      S. Rombough

    • @SpectorTippy
      @SpectorTippy Před 3 lety +10

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @deloresflasck2406
      @deloresflasck2406 Před 3 lety +1

      @@selfmadepianist 9

    • @draykos
      @draykos Před 3 lety +34

      Imagine if people coughed like that in 2020/2021

  • @alerionhawke5398
    @alerionhawke5398 Před 3 lety +383

    "I only know two pieces; One is 'Claire De Lune' and the other one isn't." - Victor Børge

    • @itstuff4744
      @itstuff4744 Před 3 lety +7

      Excellent !

    • @gagarinforeva9523
      @gagarinforeva9523 Před 2 lety +5

      Какая феерическая чушь!😯

    • @gailwebb9619
      @gailwebb9619 Před 2 lety +7

      He was always such a showman as well as a very talented musician.

    • @marywitk
      @marywitk Před 2 lety +8

      Claire de lune touches my heart like no other piece can and to hear it played by Victor Borga is Magnificent.

    • @jacobrudolph6165
      @jacobrudolph6165 Před rokem +1

      Hahahahahahaha this was seriously a laugh out loud and also very relatable

  • @davidwolf226
    @davidwolf226 Před 4 lety +614

    We so often forget that aside from Mr. Borge's skills as a humorist/comedian, that he was first and foremost a fantastic classical pianist. God bless you and your memory, Victor Borge.

    • @jeanettestilwell2369
      @jeanettestilwell2369 Před 3 lety +4

      Hello how are you doing David. I trust you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for new friend OK!

    • @JustFiddler
      @JustFiddler Před 3 lety +6

      yes he is....

    • @gailwebb9619
      @gailwebb9619 Před 2 lety +8

      Agree. People forget that he did his comedy routines....same with Liberace. People forgot how talented his was playing the piano. I love them both. Hope they are entertaining everyone up in Heaven now....

    • @MichaelKingsfordGray
      @MichaelKingsfordGray Před 2 lety +5

      Gods are fictional.

    • @Sweendogization
      @Sweendogization Před 2 lety

      @@MichaelKingsfordGray don’t continue to suffer. Be a man. Talk to someone. Pay for it.

  • @JasonWeakley
    @JasonWeakley Před rokem +41

    This is one of the most beautiful versions of Clair de lune

    • @marybrunner1058
      @marybrunner1058 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I got to hear Mr. Borge play this in person in Madison, Wisconsin, at the Oscar Meyer Theatre when I was in college.

    • @ricturner2164
      @ricturner2164 Před 10 dny

      I'd have to agree...rivaled only by Larry Adler's version from the MGM picture Music for Millions. Both versions bring tears.

  • @craigcorson3036
    @craigcorson3036 Před rokem +20

    When Victor Borge died, the world lost a great humorist, AND a great pianist. Of all deceased entertainers, I think that I miss him most.

  • @slatibaadfast
    @slatibaadfast Před 2 lety +5

    Over the decades on television, on video and on the internet, this is the only piece I can recall he was serious.

  • @tracytimberlake6588
    @tracytimberlake6588 Před 4 lety +283

    Someone give that audience some cough drops.

    • @Sophia-ll8pb
      @Sophia-ll8pb Před 4 lety

      Tracy Timberlake omg

    • @arielsea9087
      @arielsea9087 Před 4 lety +3

      I hear cough cough cough

    • @thai12
      @thai12 Před 4 lety +1

      please!

    • @robertyu4939
      @robertyu4939 Před 4 lety

      it is normal, take it easy, it's just coughing, better than phone ring and key or coin drops.

    • @otto7848
      @otto7848 Před 3 lety +5

      Those coughs are more audible than the piano

  • @joemeehan9329
    @joemeehan9329 Před rokem +22

    He would play this at all of his concerts, just to remind you that he could be doing something else. Instead, he made us laugh and enjoy music in a way no one else has. Victor Borge was a gift to us all. He once said that once he heard the laughter, he knew his calling. I still enjoy him to this day.

    • @henryhorner3182
      @henryhorner3182 Před rokem

      In all fairness and honesty, Andre Rieu has also done a great deal to make classical music appeal to the masses with his own showmanship.

  • @ChrisPBacon-si3mk
    @ChrisPBacon-si3mk Před rokem +3

    Someone once asked him why he doesn't joke around with Clair De Lune... His response was that the song was perfect the way it was written and he would never dream of changing a single note.

  • @charlesnoble7470
    @charlesnoble7470 Před 4 lety +376

    My mom played this as I was just beginning to walk. This piece has a heartfelt effect and I am now 58 years old. Wow!!

    • @usaeu11
      @usaeu11 Před 3 lety +14

      How’s the walking coming along?

    • @justinpeel3245
      @justinpeel3245 Před 3 lety

      Greetings...
      Take a look at the words I put to Claire de Lune in the comments above...

    • @rick3514
      @rick3514 Před 3 lety +5

      Yep, I remember my mother playing this when I was very young. Clair De Lune
      Is my favorite piano tune. She also said touch is the key. She taught piano and tried to teach men when I was young, but I was not interested then. I am now 71 and I wish I had been.

    • @JustFiddler
      @JustFiddler Před 3 lety

      😇

    • @eddiepeacock664
      @eddiepeacock664 Před 3 lety

      A VM

  • @jazzmaan707
    @jazzmaan707 Před 3 měsíci +3

    WOW! I've seen Victor for 30 years as a comic pianist, and had no idea he could play this beautiful. I was deeply touched, as I'm familiar with this piece of classical music.

  • @marcellima2029
    @marcellima2029 Před 2 lety +48

    Mr Borge wasn’t just a funny guy but a exquisite pianist.

    • @starguy2718
      @starguy2718 Před 2 lety +1

      A funny guy... funny, how?

    • @jessturner6886
      @jessturner6886 Před rokem +1

      @@starguy2718 like a clown? Like he’s here to fuckin’ amuse you?

    • @oyvey764
      @oyvey764 Před rokem

      @@starguy2718 many of his performances are comedic numbers search youtube he is brilliant

    • @starguy2718
      @starguy2718 Před rokem

      Oy Vey: Whoosh!

    • @JP_TaVeryMuch
      @JP_TaVeryMuch Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@starguy2718
      Think before you post, as in
      Look before you leap and most importantly
      Seek and ye shall find

  • @elviradonaghy5422
    @elviradonaghy5422 Před 4 lety +309

    COULDNT BELIEVE IT!
    HE PLAYED SERIOUSLY, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
    MAY HE REST IN PEACE. AMEN.

  • @budakbaongsiah
    @budakbaongsiah Před 3 lety +191

    This might just be the best piano+orchestra Claire de Lune ever. Shame about the diseased audience and the not-so-good quality, but even then Victor Borge & the orchestra's performance still shines through it beautifully like a moonlight.

    • @aimardom
      @aimardom Před 3 lety +5

      I agree.

    • @Grumpy_old_Boot
      @Grumpy_old_Boot Před 2 lety +5

      There's also a variant where it's only Victor Borge ... and a diseased audience :
      czcams.com/video/1mPJ3hm6M5I/video.html

    • @budakbaongsiah
      @budakbaongsiah Před 2 lety +1

      @@Grumpy_old_Boot
      That one got no orchestra in it, though.

    • @Grumpy_old_Boot
      @Grumpy_old_Boot Před 2 lety +2

      @@budakbaongsiah
      Excatly, I kinda like that. 😀

    • @splatula
      @splatula Před 2 lety +1

      Deceased or diseased?

  • @danielfairweather9229
    @danielfairweather9229 Před 4 lety +126

    I've just played this and with a huge lump in my throat heard my 4 year old daughter say "I love you daddy" before drifting away into sleep. Mr Borge, I cannot begin to thank you enough for your gift of music to the world. Your wonderful sense of humour and well as your beautiful music is something I'll never forget.

  • @ednewton6875
    @ednewton6875 Před rokem +2

    "There Are Only Two Truly Beautiful Piano Pieces....One Is Clair De Lune And The Other Isn't" Victor Borge

  • @user-xh2kj4ui4r
    @user-xh2kj4ui4r Před 6 měsíci +1

    Oh! graceful, graceful, graceful, graceful! whenever I hear him to play this playing with orchestra, I am moved so much. (91yrs.Japanese)

  • @wildeyedfirebrand
    @wildeyedfirebrand Před 4 lety +167

    I am not usually an emotional person; I had the pleasure when I was a child of seeing him perform live. I'll never forget that. Mr. Borge is by far my favourite pianist. He helped introduce me to classical music...and now that I'm older I really know what a gift I was given. Beautiful.

  • @paulsherer8496
    @paulsherer8496 Před 3 lety +58

    This rendition is as close to pure joy as we will ever experience on this earth.

  • @mariotscott-kiwi
    @mariotscott-kiwi Před 4 lety +31

    Victor Borge playing Clare de lune is just so sublime. A true virtuoso.

  • @colintyler1405
    @colintyler1405 Před 4 lety +21

    He once began to play Liebestraume no. 3 by 'Flizt' and I didn't want him to stop. A wonderful touch on the piano. His comedy was great but his piano playing was superb.

  • @marthahollier6747
    @marthahollier6747 Před rokem +3

    My favotite version of this famous piece! there is energy and life in Mr. Borge's interpretation but still the clarity of moon light..

  • @paulofreire7520
    @paulofreire7520 Před 5 lety +338

    I think this is the first time I heard him play a piece all the way through. Nice! 👍🏻

    • @D800Lover
      @D800Lover Před 5 lety +44

      My Dad knew him, as a concert pianist he was the real deal. He was no Liberace, all flash and no substance.
      When the Nazis invaded Denmark and later when Børge Rosenbaum was performing a piano reciatel in public, there was Germans in attendance. They were there to listen to this young Danish wonder boy and prodigy, who had been playing piano since he was two and playing public performances from the age of eight, and had came from a grand family of accomplished musicians.
      Børge Rosenbaum stopped playing for a moment and turned himself to the audience and asked:
      "How does a dog do a Nazi salute?"
      The crowd was stunned for a moment. Then Børge answered his own question: "He raises his leg."
      Stunned silence. Maybe the only time the future Victor Borge did not get a laugh - but it was very funny!
      My Dad told me the story.

    • @c.danjou7343
      @c.danjou7343 Před 5 lety +7

      The same for me. I knew he is a great piano player, but funny one, not a serious one. Now I can hear his full talent. Thanks mister Borge.

    • @paulofreire7520
      @paulofreire7520 Před 5 lety +9

      That’s a great story! 😃😃😃 Victor Borge was amazing. Im always trying to find new videos from him on CZcams that I haven’t seen yet.

    • @sexypianonotes6212
      @sexypianonotes6212 Před 5 lety +3

      nice reference

    • @robertyu4939
      @robertyu4939 Před 4 lety +2

      a real musician can play deep into your heart.

  • @Sassafras30
    @Sassafras30 Před 4 lety +56

    Beautiful, like watching liquid gold flow over a crucible, a river flowing peacefully, a day of sunshine and daisies. I’m so happy to listen.

  • @aimardom
    @aimardom Před 3 lety +10

    Sober performance, deeply respectful, fluid, free from the pianist's ego. Victor plays with his soul. A stripped-down execution, for one of the most sophisticated compositions, most capable of paying homage to the beautiful. Victor at Claude's level.

  • @truefilm6991
    @truefilm6991 Před 2 lety +42

    Wow! Victor Borge of course was a wonderful pianist, but also kudos to the conductor following a very expressive piano performance, keeping the beautiful string arrangement nicely glued to Borge's gorgeous playing!

    • @deirdrejames90
      @deirdrejames90 Před rokem

      What gifted man.his humour is subtle and truly funny and his playing is quite beautiful.thank you.Dee James.
      .

  • @randilevson9547
    @randilevson9547 Před rokem +31

    This is the best performance and arrangement of 'Clair de Lune' that I have ever heard. The orchestra plays so understatedly, and gently under Mr. Borge's brilliant piano artistry, so that every note he plays just flows with emotion. Mr. Borge also had a wickedly wild sense of humour. I particularly love "Phonetic Punctuation." Thank you, sir, for sharing your many gifts with us.

  • @jimronsivalli1675
    @jimronsivalli1675 Před 4 lety +33

    The serious side of Victor truly an accomplished pianist.

    • @its4it
      @its4it Před 2 lety

      Yes. Nice to see him become serious for a change.

  • @Lasse3
    @Lasse3 Před 4 lety +52

    Moved to tears, it would make sense If this were playing on an endless loop in heaven.

    • @tracytimberlake6588
      @tracytimberlake6588 Před 4 lety

      This version comes close- czcams.com/video/ea2WoUtbzuw/video.html

    • @SpandauJerry
      @SpandauJerry Před 4 lety +1

      @@tracytimberlake6588 That "Clair De Lune" is fine too.
      Unfortunately, there we don't get to know the performers particular name but only "Orchestre Radio-Symphonieque Paris".

    • @KaterinaNikoloudi
      @KaterinaNikoloudi Před 3 lety +2

      I feel the same way.
      It’s heaven 💖

    • @vinyl.croatia
      @vinyl.croatia Před 2 lety +2

      Who knows, maybe God gave Debussy a piano in heaven :D

  • @Wendy08ify
    @Wendy08ify Před 3 lety +17

    I love Mr.Borge, great comedian and piano player. He is truly an artist we need more people like him to make this world a better place every day💕💕💕💐

  • @jamesthompson7694
    @jamesthompson7694 Před 3 lety +7

    This was played and my parents' and my wedding. Whomever plays this never captures the same feeling as Victor Borge. The emmaculate humorist and pianist. He has what my family, piano teacher, and jazz choir director call "the touch".

  • @jeanclaudevierin9176
    @jeanclaudevierin9176 Před rokem +6

    IMMENSE. He let us float into his dreamy interpretation, magically.

  • @craigamey7843
    @craigamey7843 Před 3 lety +77

    One of the most perfect renditions of this piece I've ever seen. He was most certainly a great pianist.

  • @mikegross6107
    @mikegross6107 Před rokem +14

    This brings back so many memories! After my high school graduation in 1955, my mother and I stopped by this shop that had a juke box with this record (of all things). I remember playing it as if it was yesterday (especially hearing it just now). I never have found another juke box with classical records, just waiting for a teenager to become exposed to beautiful, classical music such as this!

  • @robertlafnear7034
    @robertlafnear7034 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This number is pure magic...... played by one of the best !

  • @LK-vy7jh
    @LK-vy7jh Před 3 lety +22

    One of the all time greats, Victor Borge was a genius.

  • @CasaErwin
    @CasaErwin Před 5 lety +312

    Not that his comedy isn't "twoderful" but it is really refreshing to hear his masterful serious renditions such as this.

    • @djmocha7
      @djmocha7 Před 5 lety +18

      True. I liked that he still snuck a joke in, so it wasn’t three serious or silly

    • @haskellbob
      @haskellbob Před 5 lety +15

      "Twoderful"! Good two!

    • @isbsey
      @isbsey Před 4 lety +3

      "Twoderful" reply "Five" real!!

    • @SpandauJerry
      @SpandauJerry Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly! Just have had the same thought.
      I enjoyed it from beginning to the end.

    • @edh8900
      @edh8900 Před 3 lety +3

      @@SpandauJerry same five me. His jokes are truly awesome.

  • @ExAnimoPortugal
    @ExAnimoPortugal Před 3 lety +25

    He does know something all the way through!

  • @suzieque4438
    @suzieque4438 Před 2 lety +5

    My father would laugh so hard at VB's antics, he would get breathless. A wonderful memory. Victor Borge and my father's laughter.

  • @Blackgeoff1
    @Blackgeoff1 Před 4 lety +17

    A perfect performance. It took me awhile before I allowed myself to relax into the music until I realised that he was actually going to play the piece through without turning it into a comedy routine. Beautiful playing.

  • @davidmckinney6577
    @davidmckinney6577 Před 4 lety +19

    Song has a haunting Melody . Victor sure does a great job with it.

  • @terryslade6240
    @terryslade6240 Před rokem +3

    One of the most beautiful pieces of music every written, performed by the incomparable Victor Borge.
    As close to heaven as one can get....

  • @jax5t7
    @jax5t7 Před 4 lety +4

    What a beautiful soul he was, He could make us laugh and then tear up at his masterful piano prowess. Truly one in a million stars that will light up our lives. Rest in peace you wonderful man, and Thank you.

  • @janedawson335
    @janedawson335 Před 4 lety +6

    I was very privileged to see Mr. Borge perform live - I was a child but I have never forgotten how wonderful he was

    • @jeffj2495
      @jeffj2495 Před 4 lety

      Me too, I was only 18 years old. My Mom bought tickets for me and a friend. I didn't know who he was. Now, decades later, my Mom is gone. But I have that marvelous memory of his performance to remember him (and my mother) by.

  • @OldManMontgomery
    @OldManMontgomery Před 2 lety +1

    I remember when Mr. Borge had dark hair. I always enjoyed him. Both as a comedian and as a pianist. I still miss him.

  • @minhtrungle9117
    @minhtrungle9117 Před 2 lety +3

    As a commentator on the deleted video said and I paraphrased: "Victor Borge's performance of Clair de Lune is one of only time, who in his entire career of stand-up comedy, I've seen him played seriously. There are pieces you just cannot disrespect."

  • @Ivor49
    @Ivor49 Před 3 lety +40

    His Interpretation is very different from the other musicians, instead of playing in romantic context he plays it classically and all of a sudden it had much more meaning, He did a fantastic Job.

    • @ioukiwaora3744
      @ioukiwaora3744 Před rokem

      Listen to Jean-Efflam Bavouzet for another very classical-like and insightful interpretation ;) (Debussy Complete Works for Piano on Chandos Records. A must-have!)

  • @IVIITCH0
    @IVIITCH0 Před 4 lety +21

    WOW! My Favorite song, my Favorite pianist and my Favorite comedic personality all rolled in one.

  • @ralphmcwilliams4079
    @ralphmcwilliams4079 Před 5 lety +13

    And here I find Mr. Borge doing one of the finest renditions of Clare De Lune that I have ever heard... and I look for it a lot. My favorite piece of all time... and there are others by De Busey that all should hear. Thanks Mr Borge !!

    • @bethgibbs2784
      @bethgibbs2784 Před rokem

      I totally agree! It is my favorite as well.

  • @KZ-vv6qb
    @KZ-vv6qb Před 4 lety +6

    I have so enjoyed any and all of Victor’s music and humor...no one will replace his enormous ability. I will never stop watching his videos.

  • @gailwebb9619
    @gailwebb9619 Před 2 lety +7

    All my high school friends thought I was weird because I loved classical music.....and I especially loved Victor Borge and Liberace.....they could really play beautifully but also entertained us with showmanship and humor.

  • @allanransby7119
    @allanransby7119 Před rokem +2

    Borge was a great consert pianist, and ever since he was a child he practised very hard to became good.
    He really knew how to entertain and combine humor with his great talent.
    Probably the best ambassador for Denmark.
    Really a man who deserved respect. He will never be forgotten.

  • @bobvincent4841
    @bobvincent4841 Před 4 lety +10

    He almost played it as good as me. I once played it for a little larger crowd and they applauded maybe a little louder for me, but then i went and woke up... Dang it. No, seriously, this is the best I've ever heard it played, PERIOD.

  • @JHam-vw7rr
    @JHam-vw7rr Před rokem +1

    14,7 Milliarden Jahre haben sich gelohnt zu warten um diesen wunderbaren Menschen zu erleben 🥰

  • @kenanderson5240
    @kenanderson5240 Před 2 lety +5

    I seem to recall that this is the ONLY piece he always played seriously. And he played it perfectly, exquisitely. I saw him in person perhaps five times His twin talents of comedy and music were wonderful gifts. Audiences knew his laugh lines so well they'd laugh before he delivered 'em, so he'd just pause until it quieted down, deliver the line, and the audience would erupt again. We're fortunate to have so much of his stuff available on CZcams!

  • @samthomas302
    @samthomas302 Před 3 lety +5

    He started his career as a sarcastic pianist and ended as a humoristic pianist......
    He sure knows how to PLAY the piano.....
    #RIP victor borge😌

  • @davemckillop1155
    @davemckillop1155 Před rokem +3

    I miss the Master of his art!
    Amazing pianist and no one can pull off the straight faced hilarity that would bring down the house, as he did.
    Rest easy wonderful soul. You are missed!

  • @paulrandig
    @paulrandig Před 4 lety +4

    First I opened my soul by laughing with Victor Borge. And now he filled it with beauty. Thank you.

  • @karlmadsen3179
    @karlmadsen3179 Před 4 lety +14

    This piece is simply too beautiful to mess with. So so so pretty.

  • @joycedelrosario2218
    @joycedelrosario2218 Před 5 lety +58

    With or without comedy, Victor Borge is amazing

  • @mjw0009
    @mjw0009 Před rokem +2

    They say that those who can perform comedy do serious drama really well - very true in his case. What a beautiful and poignant performance - reminds me of the skills of so many funny people who switch, just for a moment, to serious and deep, thought provoking delivery.

  • @MrAMYJACK
    @MrAMYJACK Před 5 lety +162

    Every Child on this Earth should go to sleep with this, love it.

    • @rosaleenstanton5570
      @rosaleenstanton5570 Před 5 lety +11

      MrAMYJACK I did, one of 12 and my mom played this at night along with Chopin

    • @bab0urian
      @bab0urian Před 4 lety +10

      @@rosaleenstanton5570 Lucky you

    • @jfan4reva
      @jfan4reva Před 3 lety +2

      If only they would go to sleep in 5 minutes and 32 seconds. "Mom, play that one again, it's pretty!"

  • @peterfrancis7999
    @peterfrancis7999 Před 4 lety +10

    My parents took me to see Victor in concert when I was around 10 years old. I'll never forget it! What a master pianist - and someone with great humor!

  • @tranurse
    @tranurse Před 4 lety +107

    I read somewhere once that this was the few pieces of music that he wouldn’t joke with.

    • @keb107
      @keb107 Před 4 lety +11

      tranurse and he shouldn’t. It’s the most beautiful piece of music ever written.

    • @tonalityludwigvon5748
      @tonalityludwigvon5748 Před 4 lety +4

      He did, although not directly ...

    • @SpandauJerry
      @SpandauJerry Před 4 lety +5

      @@tonalityludwigvon5748 Yes indeed, wipping dust (or finger prints) away to bring it to maximum beauty. 😊

    • @reuben8531
      @reuben8531 Před 4 lety +3

      "Clair De Lune, english translation, Clear The Saloon!"

  • @bawbremy
    @bawbremy Před 4 lety +9

    This is the song God whistled when creating Heaven and Earth.

    • @ryugujiken6936
      @ryugujiken6936 Před 4 lety

      And then he created a man who could play it just as beautifully as the earth was made

  • @idleonlooker1078
    @idleonlooker1078 Před 5 lety +19

    That was the longest 5mins ever!! Because his music is so enrapturing!! There won't ever be another Victor Borge!! Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Mindaro
    @Mindaro Před 4 lety +8

    May I speak my heart 💓 His humor has so much humanity and gentle kindness. You feel the great goodwill that he extends. Knowing that, listening to this divine touch of music left me reaching for a word. Quality,

  • @tilasole3252
    @tilasole3252 Před 2 lety +5

    He played so well he did not even need the orchestra or the coughers.

  • @hittitecharioteer
    @hittitecharioteer Před 4 lety +10

    Loved EVERYTHING this gentleman ever did. What a gift to humankind.

  • @lygiaholcomb3810
    @lygiaholcomb3810 Před 5 lety +173

    Thank you Mr. Borge. You are incredibly missed.

  • @tonyman2c
    @tonyman2c Před 4 lety +3

    Sounded so smooth and gentle

  • @reason2463
    @reason2463 Před 5 lety +178

    I’m not sure if I love the highest quality cut-up comedian, or the greatest piano virtuoso that I have ever witnessed. It must be both! What a class act! Thank you, Mr. Borge.

    • @user-kz4dy8up2m
      @user-kz4dy8up2m Před 4 lety +1

      so concurring with you! for me too, he is the greatest pianist I've witnessed. and his comedy, well... thanks for sharing!

    • @captainnerd6452
      @captainnerd6452 Před 3 lety +2

      You have to be serious about your craft to be able to play with it and find humor in it.

  • @MadMaxMiller64
    @MadMaxMiller64 Před 4 lety +52

    Here we can hear why he could afford to joke about music - he's been a master of music!

    • @mattropolis7857
      @mattropolis7857 Před 3 lety +1

      That's what separates true artist from hacks. Hacks can't actually perform at the level of the things they joke about.

  • @pawspetfoundation7161
    @pawspetfoundation7161 Před rokem +1

    Simply phenomenal Artist.
    We wish we could have had the chance to be at one of his magnificent concerts! The Legacy Victor so happily left to all of us of Joy in Music is priceless! We cannot stop watching all of his performances and we just wish that he would still be here with us!

  • @nancydemoss2945
    @nancydemoss2945 Před 2 měsíci

    This music gives me the chills. So magical. Thank you, Mr. Debussey. Thank you, Mr. Borge. It brings tears to my eyes.

  • @Cleveshields1953
    @Cleveshields1953 Před rokem

    these videos of Mr. Borge bring wonderful memories of watching on TV when i was a boy. He was a rare talent.

  • @ocheltree1
    @ocheltree1 Před 4 lety +98

    Still moving humans after his death by many years.

  • @julieenslow5915
    @julieenslow5915 Před 5 lety +234

    Thank you for putting this up - I love his comedy routines - but to hear him masterfully but simply play a masterpiece like this is a very special gift. Thank you.

  • @HappyHands.
    @HappyHands. Před 4 lety +30

    Even with distorted audio.... still amazing!! I do believe this piano piece is the closest of any have to perfection.

  • @bluefluke7585
    @bluefluke7585 Před 2 lety +2

    This is my all time favorite Victor Borge performance. Beautiful.

  • @margotblanchette3767
    @margotblanchette3767 Před 4 lety +2

    One of my favourite pieces. Good to hear Victor play through Clair de lune, instead of his usual clowning around.

  • @martha4747
    @martha4747 Před 5 měsíci

    Sixty-five years ago I babysat for a family who loved Classical music. I happen to hear clair de lune one day. I was enchanted and totally immersed in this beautiful song. Of all the classics clair de lune has got to be the most beautiful piece of music ever written. There’s also a version of clair de lune with Jesus loves me. I cry every time I hear it. Thank you Mr. Borge your special gift and sharing this magnificent piece.

  • @ireneday6865
    @ireneday6865 Před 4 lety +36

    ¡ .. Magnificent
    Pianist .. !
    ¡ .. Magnificent Humorist ..!
    ¡¡ .. Magnificent Artist .. !!

  • @bawbremy
    @bawbremy Před 3 lety +3

    The musical piece which saves humanity from itself.

  • @JohnSmith-lf9vv
    @JohnSmith-lf9vv Před 4 lety +1

    Superb.A great comedian and made my mum and dad cry.But what a beautiful performance...

  • @paulsherer8496
    @paulsherer8496 Před 2 lety +3

    Every musician ever born, has always been in search of the lost chord. Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” is as perfect as we might ever find in this lifetime, or here on Earth! Victor Borge’s performance of this masterpiece is without peer!
    His soul is infused within this song; i am in total awe. Whenever i need a shot of pure joy, it’s this song and his performance.
    This music is why God created us!

  • @lelaarneson3147
    @lelaarneson3147 Před 5 lety +34

    Such a dear man! And played this to perfection. No added superfluity! Just shear beauty!

  • @carolwalters7069
    @carolwalters7069 Před 4 lety +1

    Mr. Borge's talent with music and his comedy were such wonderful gifts to us all. We miss him.

    • @thomashanks3255
      @thomashanks3255 Před 3 lety

      Hello how are you doing. I trust you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for new friend OK!
      God bless you 😊

  • @ffggddss
    @ffggddss Před 4 lety +6

    Master of comedic music; master of seriously beautiful music. = Victor Borge
    I feel privileged to have lived for some of the same years he did.
    Fred

    • @carl9ooofr
      @carl9ooofr Před 4 lety +2

      I have the same feeling too

  • @TPaine1776
    @TPaine1776 Před 2 lety +3

    A truly wonderful man who made things better.

  • @waltercrawford6545
    @waltercrawford6545 Před 5 lety +24

    One word describes this brilliant piece so skillfully played by Victor Borg - BRILLIANT.

  • @alaskanfrogman
    @alaskanfrogman Před 4 lety +2

    This singular piece of music was my late Dad's absolute favorite. I don't know if he ever heard Sir Victor Borge's rendition, but if he did, I know without reservation, this would have been his favorite version. He loved Victor Borge's wit, comedic gift, but most of all, his incredible classical musical gift of piano...

  • @anthonyn4603
    @anthonyn4603 Před 2 lety +5

    Victor Borge always had talent, he nailed clair de lune, even this one.

  • @karencanali9754
    @karencanali9754 Před 4 lety +3

    I played this for my senior year of high school because it was my mom's favorite song.....and at the same recital I played Fantasie-Impromptu by Chopin

    • @thomashanks3255
      @thomashanks3255 Před 3 lety

      Hello how are you doing Karen. I trust you are safe and in good health. I'm looking for new friend OK!
      God bless you 😊

  • @lindaszatko8511
    @lindaszatko8511 Před rokem +1

    I don't play piano, but this man made it fun and enjoyable at the same time!!!

  • @wendyhorrax-bruchal6581
    @wendyhorrax-bruchal6581 Před 2 lety +3

    Saw him play this in concert when I was just a child. He was an incredible musician

  • @maryrandall6256
    @maryrandall6256 Před 5 lety +12

    I was so fortunate to see him live in Chicago many years ago. Great man and talent.

    • @dennisw8231
      @dennisw8231 Před 5 lety

      mary randall how old you have to be?

  • @thejfktheorist1122
    @thejfktheorist1122 Před rokem +3

    I could listen to this for hours! The piano along with the soft touch of the orchestra makes it perfect!

  • @DeadBoy665
    @DeadBoy665 Před měsícem

    Everytime I hear this it tears up my soul a little bit and it brings me back.