Debussy took great care in assigning these titles, and several contain quotations from various poems. The piece starts with an introduction from measures 17. Some of the preludes book 1 are quite evocative and full of concentration. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Debussy preludes livre i michelangeli london 1982 youtube. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. This recording seems to have been made in 1988, the year in which he was first taken ill from the heart condition. 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. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. This release may set a record for the temporal distance between two volumes of the same set. 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. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli, claude. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. I was listening on headphones the first few times i listened to the set and never did i have the smarts to figure out that keeping my distance might well improve matters. The next few measures go through a series of stacked chord progressions that eventually come full circle back to d. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Preludes book 1 1978 youtube arturo benedetti michelangeli concert in lugano,1981 complete duration. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Acoording to gaby casadesus, debussy delighted in contemplating this print. This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. However i had been mightily impressed by michelangelis 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. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. The piano image is warmer and better placed in the aural picture in 1971. This introduction section a includes d minor and ddorian right next to each other. Book i was composed in a short time between december 1909 and february 1910. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from arturo benedetti michelangeli at the discogs marketplace. His restraint and discretion make one forget all considerations of technical dexterity. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why michelangelli was one of the most idyosincratic pianists in any age. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Its not going to be everybodys cup of tea, but no one can doubt the clarity and the thought that has gone into the smallest. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Claude debussy, preludes, book i debussys preludes are divided into two parts. I had reported that richter s wtc book 1 on russian revelation was an outstanding performance in poor sound.
Benedetti michelangeli spielt debussy arturo benedetti. 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. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. The titles of the pieces seem to invite us into a mood, and it is with that invitation in mind that we listen. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Michelangeli and debussy the two names bring to mind beautiful. With other pianists, the atmosphere is everything, but with him you get the notes, providing a sharper focus and heightened perceptions. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Preludes from book i and book ii claude debussy 18621918 belinda chiu christie shumway tavit tashjian mikaela miller penny holemon steven schermitzler wei xing aemilia teguh sahar nouri presented by caio pagano out of respect for the performers and those audience members around you, please turn all beepers, cell phones and watches to their. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. It is written by neil gaiman, illustrated by sam kieth, mike dringenberg and malcolm jones iii, colored by robbie busch and lettered by todd klein. Michelangeli is not a pianist who exudes expressive warmth his presentation strikes. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68 pages in this thesis. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature.
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Mit debussy preludes book i setzte michelangeli einen, bis heute. Wilhelm backhaus, vladimir horowitz, wilhelm kempff, svjatoslav richter. Explore releases from arturo benedetti michelangeli at discogs. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Sviatoslav richter plays debussy preludes book i youtube.
By contrast, the pianist is sometimes careless regarding debussys carefully considered dynamic and tempo indications. Wenn arturo benedetti michelangeli gut gelaunt war, spendierte er, laut dem dirigenten. It served as the inspiration for poisson dor in images book ii. 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. Preludes and nocturnes by neil gaiman, sam keith, and mike dringenberg. But just for comparison, i played richters les collines. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli. Thus the naked soul of the work is placed before the audience. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. 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. Maurizio pollinis first book of debussy preludes appeared in 1999, and he took 19 years to ponder the present release.
Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. The material on this cd comes from two sessions the images session in 1971 and a preludes session in 1978. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Information from its description page there is shown below. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. This japanese lacquer print was on the wall above debussys piano. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes.
Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why michelangelli was one of the most. Debussy in general was not along the lines of, say, giesekings or richters. Claude debussy preludes, book i amazon web services. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 rep. No disrespect to richter, but michelangeli, chilly sound notwithstanding, made it seem the more weighty and substantive piece. 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. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener symphoniker, carlo maria giulini. For all that, pollinis overall approach is consistent. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener symphoniker, carlo maria giulini ludwig van beethoven klavierkonzert emperor concerto concerto for piano and orchestra no. Michelangeli is michelangeli, and this performance is difficult to leave. Preludes by claude debussy arizona state university.
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