Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. 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. Michelangeli in warsaw and 27 march 1955 arturo benedetti michelangeli. A french academic said pollini was better than michelangeli in book 1 but he really recommended dino ciani and richter, who he said had understood everything that debussy was. Debussy preludes benedetti michelangeli 1 cd download. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussys preludes in the right frame of mind lets not speak about that woolly notion called style.
The recital containing the debussy preludes began with brahmss four ballades op. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1998. Front cover 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. 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. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle. Debussy preludes volume 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli piano. Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why michelangelli was one of. The art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo. Jan 01, 2005 these marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy. An item that is used but still in very good condition. This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli dg the originals.
Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Preludes, book 1, l 117 les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. Find similar albums to arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 10. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording.
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. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. Gieseking is formidable, but michelangeli s debussy is opened up until there is no other only one movement, one thought. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2. Preludes, book 1, l 117 les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir by claude debussy. Preludes i 19782020 official digital download 24bit192khz published march 5, 2020. Explore releases from arturo benedetti michelangeli at discogs. I bought these recently on cd, because i gave away my lps when i moved into a manhattan apartment in the late 1980s, i still miss them.
The italian violinist and conductor fabio biondi, notably famous for his rendition of the four seasons by vivaldi with his ensemble europa galante, is one of the musicians who actively spurns the idea of separating and compartmentalising music. By wolfgang amadeus mozart arturo benedetti michelangeli, zurich chamber orchestra. Jun 09, 2012 as a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. Michelangeli began to study the violin at the age of three, taking lessons at the venturi musical institute in brescia at the age of four. Around the age of ten he began piano studies at the milan conservatory with giovanni anfossi and graduated with a diploma in piano at the age of thirteen. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. Also included are the legendary early recordings of beethoven and scarlatti that he made for decca. Preludes complete 24 claude debussy krystian zimerman. Listen to your favorite songs from the art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo benedetti michelangeli now. Pr ludes, book 1 cd, aug1984, deutsche grammophon at the best online prices at ebay. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon.
Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches, cracks, or holes. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo. Nov 01, 2002 listen to your favorite songs from the art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo benedetti michelangeli now. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12.
Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich. In this edition deutsche grammophon brings together for the first time all the performances by michelangeli that have appeared on the yellow label. 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. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli songs. The art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo benedetti. Mar 18, 2020 claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon. Bach, busoni, scarlatti, beethoven, brahms, grieg, mompou, albeniz. Sep 20, 2009 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 debussy s preludes, book livre 1, a group of. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 8 cds download buy now.
Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. Mar 05, 2020 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. Maurizio pollinis main qualities as an artist are neither humor nor abundance of keyboard color. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Preludes i 19782020 official digital download 24bit192khz. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. 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. But in debussy, he found a composer whose acute sensitivity to detail and phenomenal ear for the coloristic. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was, paradoxically, one of the leastheard of his generation.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1 album art, claude. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Still, as musicologist rollo myers notes, the pictorial element is not unduly stressed if stressed at all. Michelangeli s unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy.
Jun 25, 2019 this viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england. Piano maestro by arturo benedetti michelangeli on apple music. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. One of the most enigmatic performers of the twentieth century, arturo benedetti michelangeli was also one of the most compelling and, paradoxically, one of the leastheard pianists of his generation. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy images i. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. As a knockon effect of covid19 airfreight prices around the world have soared. Michelangeli was famous for having canceled nearly as many performances as he gave, and he committed little of his vast repertory to disc. Debussy preludes livre i michelangeli london 1982 youtube. Arturo benedetti michelangeli album discography allmusic. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Online shopping from a great selection at music store.
Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussys preludes and. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bio, albums, pictures. Arturo benedetti michelangeli mozartchopin aura 10. Preludes i 19782020 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 43. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Jan 04, 2020 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. 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. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Arturo benedetti michelangeli mozart chopin aura 10 cd box.
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