Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. 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. Lmc 1974 issued shortly after this score is a critical edition by james briscoe on which is claimed. That is what was produced whenever the master pianist, michelangeli, sat down at a piano to play debussy, as he did here in the complete cycle of debussys preludes, book livre 1, a group of. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussys preludes and childrens corner recorded on audiophile sacd. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. Others are overwhelmed by michelangelis supreme technical gifts. Michelangeli gives a magical account of les sons et les parfums but takes everything more to an extreme. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Italian folk songs arrangements by arturo benedetti michelangeli. This introduction section a includes d minor and ddorian right next to each other. 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. Both of these preludes seem to recall the beginning of book 1 in their sombre tone and slow tempos. 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. 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. Theres ferocity in debussys setting that seems to reflect what debussy called brusque oppositions of extreme violence and passionate tenderness. With other pianists, the atmosphere is everything, but with him you get the notes, providing a sharper focus and heightened perceptions.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Preludes is a modernist poem by ts eliot written in free verse. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Arturo benedetti michelangeli palys beethoven, chopin, ravel selection from the vatican recordings arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Thus the naked soul of the work is placed before the audience. Arturo benedetti michelangeli ravel piano concerto in g. 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. Piano works by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. 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. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Find arturo benedetti michelangeli credit information on allmusic. A year at anam is a unique experience for a developing musician.
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. Eliot wrote preludes between 1910 and 1911 while he was a student in cambridge, massachusetts and then in paris. Hes recorded the first set of debussy preludes, but not the second, so this is his first go at both. In the second stanza, its morning, and we consider the people rising early to rush out into the mud and get to work. The next few measures go through a series of stacked chord progressions that eventually come full circle back to d. Rare and unreleased recordings is a twocd compilation of music and interviews, including unreleased outtakes and demos, by singersongwriter warren zevon, who died in 2003 a few months after zevons death, his son, jordan, drove out to one of his fathers storage spaces in the san fernando valley to begin the process of sorting through old recordings. Arturo benedetti michelangeli mozart chopin schumann. Michelangelis carnaval, the earliest recording on the disc, is far less strongly characterised than most of the great performances of the work. 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. Italian classical pianist, born 5 january 1920 in brescia, italy and died 12 june 1995 in lugano, switzerland.
The performance film arturo benedetti michelangeli plays scarlatti, debussy, chopin finds trained classical pianist benedetti performing debussy s preludes, book i, chopins mazurkas op. Michelangelis lugano recital, 7 april 1981 beethoven, schubert, brahms tdk 10 5231 9 dvmpsr. Each book contains twelve preludes for the piano, many of them known to todays musical audiences because of their great popularity with pianists worldwide. Rachmaninov, ravel, arturo benedetti michelangeli, philharmonia orchestra, ettore gracis concerto no. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1 full duration. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was, paradoxically, one of the leastheard of his generation. In les collines danacapri rouviers tone is more rounded, michelangelis chiselled. History of music michelangeli plays debussy images 12. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Debussy preludes volume 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable. Claude debussy the piano music the preludes book i no.
Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book i of claude debussy thesis presented. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy. Personally, i do find that the pieces blur into each other without much attempt to give them individual character, but debussy never intended for us to listen to a whole book of preludes at a time. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The last recital claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Maybe this cd makes its strongest effect taken a few preludes at a time. 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. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique provides a few seconds of sheer perfection. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Lepos societa editrice has published an italian translation of the book about michelangeli by lidia kozubek arturo benedetti michelangeli originally published in polish. The piece starts with an introduction from measures 1 7. Complete your purchase of the cd album to save the mp3 version to your amazon music library. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2009 by claude debussy at mp3caprice. See terms and conditions for important information about costs that may apply for the mp3 version in case of returns and cancellations. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Preludes book 1 1978 youtube arturo benedetti michelangeli concert in lugano,1981 complete duration.
Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Michelangeli is michelangeli, and this performance is difficult to leave. Debussy preludes book ii richter aldeburgh 67 duration. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68 pages in this thesis. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition debussy preludes book 1 citta del vaticano 29 april 1977. Apparently a reengraving of the durand score above. Classical masterpiece collection the reissue of classical music masterpieces by esoteric has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. The aeneid book xii while he raves, from his wide nostrils flies a fiery steam, and sparkles from his eyes. The speaker addresses us, narrating the wet newspapers that hit our feet and the broken, dirty features of the city around us.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. 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. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Others are overwhelmed by michelangeli s supreme technical gifts. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. His restraint and discretion make one forget all considerations of technical dexterity. He is no longer a young man, and has had many years to consider these preludes since he discovered them at the age of 8. Overzicht van alle uitvoeringen van arturo benedetti michelangeli. Renowned for his fanatical keyboard control and crystalline tone.
Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich hp piano duration. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2 ondine. Hiroko sasakis performances, on an immaculately restored piano from 1873. This is the best the noblest, the grandest, the most tragic ballade in g minor ever recorded. At the very beginning of the artistic era called the modern era, t. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy.
The poem was included in eliots breakout 1917 collection prufrock and other poems, but it was first published in the second issue of blast. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude preludes. By contrast, the pianist is sometimes careless regarding debussys carefully considered dynamic and tempo indications. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Some of the preludes book 1 are quite evocative and full of concentration. Preludes, book 1 claude debussy yukie nagai, piano images, book 1 claude debussy yukie nagai, piano. For lateintermediate through advanced students and professionals. Still waters run quite deep in many a michelangeli. 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. Tracks 1 01 to 1 06, 205 to 208, 301 to 408, 501 to 606, 701 rec.
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