Debussy, c preludes, book 1 ravel, m sonatine jeux. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable. Michelangelis spotlighting of every note brings reflets dans leau closer to the sparkle of ravels jeux deau than do more distanced performance in the gieseking tradition but it is evocative in its own way, while the abstract titles of the other two pieces hommage a rameau and mouvement mean that the pianists concentration on. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. These preludes capture debussy s love for tonal colouring. But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of piano preludes. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984 allmusic. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. 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. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli songs. Piano works, an album by arturo benedetti michelangeli. Debussy danses sacree et profane dance phia berghout harp the chamber music society of amsterdam eduard van beinum decca lp 1952. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Arturo benedetti michelangeli ravel piano concerto in g. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1998. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. The next two preludes take us abroad for the last time. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. The schumann concerto would have made a natural pairing with the grieg, and it would. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984.
This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Claude debussy had been toying with the idea of writing a book of preludes for some time, and once he began, the process was a speedy one with his first volume completed within two months. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. I can do just as good a water nymph as you in fewer notes. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Hiroko sasakis performances, on an immaculately restored piano from 1873. 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. Breiner for orchestra debussy completed his two books of preludes in 1910 and 19 respectively, and they contain some of his most visionary and poetic writing for piano. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano download page 4. May 27, 20 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 classical vault 1. Claude debussy preludes volume 1 book one arturo benedetti michelangeli 2. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. However i had been mightily impressed by michelangeli s accounts of book i of the preludes, as by his childrens corner and images, so it was high time to acquaint myself with his insights into book ii.
Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Complete your gina bachauer, sir john gielgud maurice ravel claude debussy collection. I have recently been listening repeatedly to samples of pascal roges latest recording of debussy s preludes, and i must say i like what ive heard.
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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano, gianandrea gavazzeni, alexander rumpf. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Jun 09, 2012 as a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. 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. After all, arturo benedetti michelangelis 70s recordings of debussys images and preludes, book 1, were hailed in their time as revolutionary. You can access this piece and all our high quality, printable pdf files by. Michelangeli s unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy.
Preludes, book 1 ravel, m sonatine jeux deau viitasalo by claude debussy, maurice ravel. Even with the comparison of his rachmaninov iv and ravel concerti, this is. I dont to this day have a really fixed notion of how they should be best played. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. Why they were combined on one disc i dont understand. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. Pollini plays 2 preludes by debussy as encores in japan. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2.
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