I have a fondness for Debussy among classical composers. Why exactly this is, I'd have a hard time verbalizing, mainly because I enjoy music more than I appreciate it as such. But this piece vindicates me, I think. It has levels. Starts off very lively, gets more contemplative, finds a balance.
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That was a wonderful performance. It's always such a treat to see someone so skilled. The one I came across on twitter today was Alexandr Hrustevich playing an amazing version of Vivaldi's 4 Seasons on accordian.
It turns out he was a Ukrainian national who had moved to Canada where he was quite a well known musician. He died of a heart attack in 2018 while on tour.
The accordion is a somewhat unlikely looking instrument. It resembles two typewriters joined together with pleated leather. It's also relatively new. Nineteenth century, anyway. Sometimes does produce some wondrous sounds.
Hrustevich looks very young in that video. He died young as well, about 42. That is sad. He definitely had a gift, and his Vivaldi riff was an enjoyable listen.
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