Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. Plays debussy by arturo benedetti michelangeli 28944943825. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. The sounds and fragrances swirl through the evening air. Recorded ten years after his release of book 1 of the preludes, this set shows the. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli from amazons classical music store. Michelangeli s dg recordings of debussy are legendary. This music seemed to make the best of his controlled, remote style. Ondine recalls, for me, the movement of the same name by maurice ravel. Preludes i 19782020 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 43. As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube.
Walter morse rummel, piano complete first pub lication. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2. 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. Preludes volume 1 by arturo benedetti michelangeli album. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. 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. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces. Arturo benedetti michelangeli ascolta arturo benedetti michelangeli su deezer.
Jorge bolet only 16 preludes from both books deccalondon 425. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Steinway legends cd1 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Front cover though he is without a doubt one of the mad genius pianists of the century, michelangelis reputation is sustained essentially by two recordings or groups of recordings. 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. I have heard all the debussy that he recorded for deutsche grammophon. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Like vladimir horowitz and glenn gould, michelangeli employs a relatively flatfingered technique for sustained legato passages and certain rotary arpeggios such as those in ce qua vu le vent douest. Steinway legends cd2 arturo benedetti michelangeli.
Each of debussys preludes, book i 19071910 is a short but substantial work that conveys a particular mood or impression suggested by its title. Preludes complete 24 claude debussy krystian zimerman. Mar 18, 2020 claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1.
He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. Arturo benedetti michelangeli book i aura 201 live, vatican, 1977 arturo benedetti michelangeli book ii aura 210 live, stuttgart, 1982. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Jacques rouvier disc 3 debussy essential disc 2 preludes volume 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book ii images book ii feat. Arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 1 debussy. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. To my ears michelangeli was never better than in debussy. Preludes, book 1 ravel, m sonatine jeux deau viitasalo by claude debussy, maurice ravel. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. 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. Debussy preludes livre i michelangeli london 1982 youtube. Preludes, book 1 ravel, m sonatine jeux deau viitasalo od 0723.
Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Debussy preludes book 2 excerpts disc twovarious 1 3. They were published in two books series, each consisting of three pieces.
Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 10. 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. These are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns arr. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Volumen 5 to 111 claude debussy preludes book 1, images. See opinions and rankings about claude debussy across various lists and topics. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months of 1912 and early april 19.
Childrens corner 19712020 official digital download 24bit192khz arturo benedetti michelangeli beethoven. Listen online top songs arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli ascolta su deezer musica. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. In this 2005 rerelease on deutsche grammophons originals series. Still, as musicologist rollo myers notes, the pictorial element is not unduly stressed if stressed at all. It is an intriguing, timeless yet assertive, hieratic danse. Jan 04, 2020 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy.
Debussy voiles from preludes book 1 this page lists all recordings of voiles from preludes book 1 sails by claude achille debussy 18621918. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. These works are distinct from debussy s images pour orchestre. For the best experience please update your browser. Michelangelis debussy in general was not along the lines of, say, giesekings or richters. The orchard music, naxosofamerica on behalf of urania records, and 1.
Debussy, c preludes, book 1 ravel, m sonatine jeux. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli on apple music. Images debussy compositions for solo piano images usually pronounced in french are six compositions two series, books or sets, each consisting of three pieces for solo piano by claude debussy. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Piano works by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12.
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