With michelangeli only the second piece feuilles mortes is slow. Hiroko sasakis performances, on an immaculately restored piano from 1873. Jul 05, 2011 pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. By the time he began writing the first book of preludes, claude debussy had established himself as an important and prolific composer having already produced most of the works that history would label masterpieces. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. Preludes debussy s two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussys achievement. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli images 1. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy.
Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. After all, arturo benedetti michelangelis 70s recordings of debussys images and preludes, book 1, were hailed in their time as revolutionary, masterly, and uniquely compelling, and the encomiums have kept on through every subsequent rerelease. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Pages of a majestic rhythm inspired by a group of 3 female danseurs, a piece of sculpture from the famous greek temple. As a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. Among french musics most avantgarde expressions, they also contain some of debussys most atonal sorties.
The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussys preludes are also worthy of consideration. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. Debussy s intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. For instant access to the printable sheet music of preludes by debussy and thousands of other classical piano pieces, sign up for a piano street gold membership. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy images iii. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks. Michelangeli is scrupulous in his attention to debussys indications, and i think it is why his reading of book 2 is so much more cogent. Claude debussys two books of preludes, implying homage to both chopin and bach, revel in the composers innovative piano techniques. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Arturo benedettimichelangeli book ii aura 210 live, stuttgart, 1982. Pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Debussys first set of images and preludes, book 2, are familiar to all, but are given new life by this sensitive pianist. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes smoothening, sharpening borders and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes when they are too small e. With nagai and rouvier the first two pieces are slow, with the result that it seems to take a long time for the performance to get going. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable. Debussys two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussys achievement. Claude debussy debussy was among the most influential of all the 20th centurys composers.
By the time he began writing the first book of preludes, claude debussy. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. It is that, rather than their picturesque qualities, that changed history. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she makes splitting big stretches sound quite acceptable. In short, ogawas debussy boasts unquestionable virtues. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. He holds the master of fine arts degree in performance from the university of iowa and the bachelor of music degree in piano. Claude debussys painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussys twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. His lyrical gift, idiosyncratic harmonies, colours and rhythms, his preference for suggestion rather than direct statement, resulted in a sound world that was quite different from those of brahms, wagner and tchaikovsky, whose music ruled the roost. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano by claude debussy apr 1, 1989. The master had seem the reproduction in the louvre and we may. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Michelangeli is scrupulous in his attention to debussy s indications, and i think it is why his reading of book 2 is so much more cogent. Book ii was composed between late 1912 and april 19. Debussy was among the most influential of all the 20th centurys composers. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds.
As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Welcome to the new classical music guide online forums. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy images i. Claude debussy, preludes, book ii debussys preludes are divided into two parts. Sep 29, 2009 claude debussy s painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussy s twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. Debussys intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Krystian zimerman, piano youtube preludes complete 24 claude debussy krystian zimerman duration. Dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in an intimate studio in october, 1978.
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