Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. 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 a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. Renowned for his fanatical keyboard control and crystalline tone. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli images iii childrens corner lp.
Michelangeli complete dg recordings 10 cds buy now. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Debussy beautifully suggests the movement and play of water as the water nymph lures unwary passersby to their underwater palaces. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. 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. Book 1, the content of this album, was published in 1910. Lent catchall for arrangements and unknown versions track 7. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli classical 2005. Arturo benedetti michelangeli see all versions of this release, 3 available. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. Jun 08, 2018 claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1 full. Debussy preludes volume 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli piano.
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. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. The sound of the preludes, book1 is less satisfactory the piano seems closer and the sound can get a bit glassy. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir orch. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussys preludes and. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. He uses as little pedal as he can get away with marguerite long reported that debussy, like chopin, considered the art of the pedal as a sort of breathing, but you dont get much sense. Listen online top songs arturo benedetti michelangeli. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. The two books, each consisting of 12 pieces, form a cycle comparable with the very finest from the classic and the romantic periods. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2007 haydn, rachmaninov, ravel.
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The eleventh prelude alternating thirds looks forward to the composers etudes. The preludes book one are deeply insightful readings that hold the listener in rapt moments of thoughtful introspection, though at times they can be ever so slighltly frenetic michelangeli does have his idosyncracies from time to time. The recital containing the debussy preludes began with brahmss four ballades op. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2006 arturo benedetti michelangeli plays domenico scarlatti remastered ep 20 you may also like see all. The legendary italian pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli 19201995, playing at the height of his powers, performs some of debussys most sensuous and arresting music for piano, in the famously rare 1962 rai television recording, newly restored and remastered for this release. But i have reservations about some of the preludes, particularly in book 1. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli on apple music. He uses the characterful sonorities of two pianos from close to debussys time. Listen to your favorite songs from arturo benedetti michelangeli. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli music, videos, stats, and. Details about arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. Steinway legends cd2 arturo benedetti michelangeli. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. The sound is rather close and dry maybe how michelangeli wanted it. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli. Dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in an intimate studio in october, 1978. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1. Preludes i 19782020 official digital download 24bit192khz arturo benedetti michelangeli beethoven. Michelangeli focuses and clarifies with every miraculous stroke of the keys, etching these miniatures in pristine colours, his meticulous technique bathing each scene in brilliant sunshine. Online shopping from a great selection at music store.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli see all versions of this release, 3 available overview. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. Arturo benedetti michelangeli pianist 197806 tracks 112. The preludes book one are deeply insightful readings that hold the listener in rapt moments of thoughtful introspection, though at times they can be ever so. Childrens corner 19712020 official digital download 24bit192khz arturo benedetti michelangeli beethoven. This recording by arturo benedetti michelangeli has become legendary. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Here you can buy and download music mp3 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes, livre 1 is similar to this version except inside right page of the gatefold sleeve. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli dg the originals. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy.
Listen to music from arturo benedetti michelangeli like debussy. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity. Michelangeli in warsaw and 27 march 1955 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Preludes volume 1 by arturo benedetti michelangeli album. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. In 1988, when the second book of the debussy preludes came out, it was his first studio recording for eight years.
Stream arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. Preludes i claude debussy by arturo benedetti michelangeli download and listen to the album. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. With the preludes, debussys piano music reaches a peak. 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. Debussys use of pianistic colour is absolutely central to this tremendous set from alexi lubimov.
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