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. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes, livre 1 is similar to this version except inside right page of the gatefold sleeve. The recital containing the debussy preludes began with brahmss four ballades op. Debussys music needs a great interpreter that expresses all the suggestions by the score. The sound of the preludes, book1 is less satisfactory the piano seems closer and the sound can get a bit glassy.
Listen to music from arturo benedetti michelangeli like debussy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli pianist 197806 tracks 112. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. As a knockon effect of covid19 airfreight prices around the world have soared. Online shopping from a great selection at music store. They are also putting out an 11cd set larte di arturo benedetti. With the preludes, debussys piano music reaches a peak.
Debussy preludes volume 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli piano. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2. Lent catchall for arrangements and unknown versions track 7. Debussy preludes volume 1 benedetti michelangeli audiophile. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from arturo benedetti michelangeli. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. Childrens corner 19712020 official digital download 24bit192khz arturo benedetti michelangeli beethoven. Here you can buy and download music mp3 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Book 1, the content of this album, was published in 1910.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2007 haydn, rachmaninov, ravel. Debussy beautifully suggests the movement and play of water as the water nymph lures unwary passersby to their underwater palaces. 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 volume 1. Steinway legends cd2 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Preludes, images, childrens corner arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. This is maybe the best recording of the preludes that youll ever hear. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around.
Stream arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli on apple music. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli dg the originals. The two books, each consisting of 12 pieces, form a cycle comparable with the very finest from the classic and the romantic periods. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. But i have reservations about some of the preludes, particularly in book 1. 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.
Renowned for his fanatical keyboard control and crystalline tone. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The eleventh prelude alternating thirds looks forward to the composers etudes. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. 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 i 19782020 official digital download 24bit192khz arturo benedetti michelangeli beethoven. Preludes volume 1 by arturo benedetti michelangeli album. Plays debussy by arturo benedetti michelangeli 28944943825.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir orch. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussys preludes and childrens corner. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli see all versions of this release, 3 available overview. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli. Steinway legends cd1 arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli see all versions of this release, 3 available. Preludes i claude debussy by arturo benedetti michelangeli download and listen to the album. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes.
Details about arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. The delicate touch of michelangeli is perfect for debussys compositions. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli classical 2005. As a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. This recording by arturo benedetti michelangeli has become legendary. Pr ludes, book 1 cd, aug1984, deutsche grammophon at the best online prices at ebay. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume. 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.
Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli images iii childrens corner lp. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussys preludes and. 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. Jun 08, 2018 claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1 full. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. Mar 18, 2020 claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2006 arturo benedetti michelangeli plays domenico scarlatti remastered ep 20 you may also like see all. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes vol. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. In 1988, when the second book of the debussy preludes came out, it was his first studio recording for eight years. Debussys use of pianistic colour is absolutely central to this tremendous set from alexi lubimov. 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. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy.
Michelangeli in warsaw and 27 march 1955 arturo benedetti michelangeli. There were three debussy issues from 1971 on, and dg have now comfortably reformatted them on to two cds. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. Michelangeli complete dg recordings 10 cds buy now. Arturo benedetti michelangeli music, videos, stats, and. This bestever remastering makes us know the performance like the palm of our hand. 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. Listen to your favorite songs from arturo benedetti michelangeli. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity.
Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The sound is rather close and dry maybe how michelangeli wanted it. He uses the characterful sonorities of two pianos from close to debussys time. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. 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. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
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