His recording of the 24 chopin preludes received an edison award. With michelangeli only the second piece feuilles mortes is slow. One of my most cherished cds is salzburg, argerich and freire playing brahms haydn variations. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume. I checked freires debussy preludes out from the library, gave it a brief distracted listen and returned it, thinking it was boring. If you make a purchase, there may be a delay in processing your order. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussy s preludes and childrens corner recorded on audiophile sacd. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2007 haydn, rachmaninov, ravel. Claude debussy preludes book 1, images book 1 and 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli deutsche grammophon.
One of claudio abbados first recordings included a suave, marvelously transparent account of debussys nocturnes with the boston. Debussy preludes book 1 music theory lessons, piano. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. Im aiming to get through them over the next couple of years, but would like to start with the easiest few and work my way up, while also bubbling along with any that are crazy difficult so that i spend more time overall on them, and then. 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. As a knockon effect of covid19 airfreight prices around the world have soared. He began his international career in 1959 with recitals and concerts all around the world. Again, i find the pianists work here superior to the rather icy books of preludes he recorded for dgg. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays mozart, chopin, schumann. Here is a powerful musical personality taking possession of the music and projecting it on a big scale, as great concert actors do. May 27, 20 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. In the 1st box, you get the complete recording of michelangeli s performance of book 1 in vatican city on disk 5. 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.
Listen to your favorite songs from the art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo benedetti michelangeli now. Listen online top songs arturo benedetti michelangeli. The only exception to this was debussy, which the pianist played a great of. Reluctantly, we have had to pass on some of this increase in our standard airmail prices. The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. Looking for arturo michelangeli plays debussy galuppiravelsc cd album. They are also putting out an 11cd set larte di arturo benedetti. You may order it now but please be aware that it may be six weeks or more before it can be despatched. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable.
The art of arturo benedetti michelangeli by arturo. Arturo benedetti michelangeli is on of the best pianist of the twentieth century. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 2006 arturo benedetti michelangeli plays domenico scarlatti remastered ep 20 you may also. One of claudio abbados first recordings included a suave, marvelously transparent account of debussys nocturnes. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. This cd is cd 5 of 111 years of deutsche grammophon the collectors edition and not an individual release. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli from amazons classical music store. In this 2nd box, disk 6 has a lovely recording of debussy s childrens corner, along with images i and ii, but also contains a significant excerpt of the same vatican city recital of the preludes book 1. Piano concertos 2000 piano maestro 2009 haydn, rachmaninov, ravel. Piano works arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 2001.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays mozart, chopin. We and trusted third parties use cookies and similar technology on this website. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Listen to your favourite songs from arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol.
Debussy preludes book 1 richmond piano lessons music books. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Arturo benedetti michelangeli see all versions of this release, 3 available overview. Debussy preludes volume 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli piano. As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. 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. Michelangeli is michelangeli, and this performance is difficult to leave. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes.
Zecchini editore has published an italian translation of cord gardens book arturo benedetti michelangeli. Debussy beautifully suggests the movement and play of water as the water nymph lures unwary passersby to their underwater palaces. Details about arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. Arturo benedetti michelangeli pianist 197806 tracks 112. This recording by arturo benedetti michelangeli has become legendary. In 1988, when the second book of the debussy preludes came out, it was his first studio recording for eight years.
Released 10 october 2000 on bbc legends catalog no. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Lent catchall for arrangements and unknown versions track 7. Debussy box, the richer of the two collections, i found myself fixated on arturo benedetti michelangelis casually immaculate rendering of reflets dans leau. Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from dg, with a unique recording of a rehearsal of kv 466. Preludes book 2 maurizio pollini piano, with daniele pollini piano an invigorating, not to say heartwarming camaraderie springs up between father and son, who seem to spark ideas off one another and sound as if they are thoroughly enjoying themselves. Michelangeli was very selective in what he chose to play, zeroing in on a few works from this or that composer, but never embracing close to the entire opus from anyone. There were three debussy issues from 1971 on, and dg have now comfortably reformatted them on to two cds. Buy arturo benedetti michelangelis album titled debussy. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity.
When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy by arturo. Pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli performing debussy s preludes and childrens corner. The eleventh prelude alternating thirds looks forward to the composers etudes. We guarantee your total satisfaction with every order. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli classical 2005.
Pierrelaurent aimard performing debussy s preludes is an exciting prospect. Michelangeli s unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Online shopping from a great selection at music store. For which i mindlessly felt argerich was primarily and nearly solely responsible. 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. He has recorded for sonycbs, teldec, philips and deutsche grammophon. Michelangeli s dg recordings of debussy are legendary.
As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and. Michelangeli in warsaw and 27 march 1955 arturo benedetti michelangeli. This series marks the first hybrid sacd release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release. The velvet revolution of claude debussy the new yorker. The strongest, most colorful, most musical and most poetic debussy you ever heard from a pianist. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. With other pianists, the atmosphere is everything, but with him you get the notes, providing a sharper focus and heightened perceptions.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. Michelangeli complete dg recordings 10 cds buy now. Stream arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. The information has been transcribed from the covers of cds, not from original sources, and cannot necessarily be relied upon for accuracy. Piano works by arturo benedetti michelangeli on tidal. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir orch. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy discogs. Debussy preludes volume 1, arturo benedetti michelangeli lp nmnm dgg, 1978. Arturo michelangeli plays debussygaluppiravelsc cd. The slightest gradations of timbre and dynamic are observed throughout, allied to a broad palette of colour. During his career he played music from composers of different periods of classic music.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy arturo benedetti michelangelis album titled arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1.
For this reason, in the spring of 1999, the arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre was set up in brescia, and has now become an international point of reference for the collection of sources and authentic testimonies concerning the maestro, and for publishing books, studies and essays on his art. Anyway, the debussy preludes especially book i performed by that great pianist, paul jacobs who died too young, are at about the top of all interpretations, along with those of arturo benedetti michelangeli. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy. 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. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Here you can buy and download music mp3 arturo benedetti michelangeli. This is a partial cd discography of recordings by the italian pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli, which is offered in the absence of a more comprehensive and authoritative discography elsewhere. Arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy images iii. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. Order of difficulty of debussy preludes is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes.