Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd cd documents 223500. Measure 26 or section a restates the music heard in the introduction, but in a lower richer register. The last recital claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Debussys childrens corner is just a little messy in comparison, and golliwogs cakewalk very matteroffact, but the ravel concerto is a harmonious union with a conductor, ettore gracis, who shares michelangelis attention for detail. 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. Michelangelis unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. Michelangeli s unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording.
Amazon 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. Its an exquisite performance of the concerto, but you probably know that already. 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. The italian pianist isacco rinaldi, former michelangelis pupil, paid tribute to his maestro performing music by mozart, chopin, debussy and ravel. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Does anybody have a top 3 of the best recordingsinterpretations of this peice.
Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition debussy preludes book 1 citta del vaticano 29 april 1977. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition beethoven piano sonata no 3 op 23 in c, debussy images i and ii citta del vaticano june 1987 aura music aur 2022. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli palys beethoven, chopin, ravel selection from the vatican recordings arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Italian folk songs arrangements by arturo benedetti michelangeli. 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 while he was struggling to become accepted. Amazon preludes book 2 claude debussy, arturo benedetti. The icy detachment of the beethoven performances op 2 no 3 and the last, op 111 could reinforce the view that michelangeli was just a sterile technician, but his. The italian pianist isacco rinaldi, former michelangeli s pupil, paid tribute to his maestro performing music by mozart, chopin, debussy and ravel. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording.
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. The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. He has been particularly associated with saties music, and his playing of. This is the best the noblest, the grandest, the most tragic ballade in g minor ever recorded. Pascal roge recorded debussys preludes book 1 for decca some time ago, and he has remade them, together with book 2, marking the start of a complete cycle of this composers piano works.
The italianborn pianist aldo ciccolini has lived for many years in france and used to teach at the paris conservatoire. Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Poissons dor arturo benedetti michelangeli piano, recorded in helsinki, 22. Sep 21, 2006 s teven osbornes accounts of both books of debussys preludes, fitting snugly on a single disc, are as cultivated and refined as one might expect from this hugely talented young pianist. Hi guys, i have heard a variety of recordings now of suite bergamasque by debussy, from richter to nelson friere. Michelangelis colors are clear and lucid, but iridescent and luminous. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Piano works arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 2001. Through the halfsteps and pitches utilized in these two measures, debussy hints at each of the four episodes by highlighting their tonal centers, d, g, c, and a. Claude debussy the piano music the preludes book i no. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy images iii. 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.
Feb 16, 2006 the icy detachment of the beethoven performances op 2 no 3 and the last, op 111 could reinforce the view that michelangeli was just a sterile technician, but his debussy the two books of images. Preludes book 1 1978 youtube arturo benedetti michelangeli concert in lugano,1981 complete duration. Preludes book 1, an album by claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Debussy was among the most influential of all the 20th centurys composers. This is the best the most virtuostic, the most colorful, the most imaginative set of book i preludes ever recorded. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. Amazon preludes book 1 claude debussy, arturo benedetti. The concert was preceded by the screening of a rare documentary dedicated to the piano master class held in 1959 by michelangeli in arezzo. He has been particularly associated with saties music, and his playing of debussy suggests why. Orchestra della radiotelevisione francese diretta da sergiu celibidache. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918.
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