Pollini debussy preludes book 1

Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Voiles, a song by claude debussy, maurizio pollini on spotify. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Preludes book 1 by maurizio pollini on amazon music. Maurizio pollini plays chopin, debussy and boulez new. Maurizio pollini s main qualities as an artist are neither humor nor abundance of keyboard color. Maurizio pollini brings cool elegance and unflappable sheen to debussys preludes book one. Two beautiful nocturnes introduce the polonaise the polish dance genre that provoked in chopin an outpouring of pride and nostalgia for his homeland. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussy s preludes in the right frame of mind lets not speak about that woolly notion called style. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy.

In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant. Sviatoslav richter plays debussy preludes book i duration. One cant find fault with the pianists welloiled fingerwork and beautifully modulated sonority. As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music.

Maurizio pollini, maurizio pollini, maurizio pollini, daniele pollini. Voiles, a song by claude debussy, maurizio pollini 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. Pollini debussy preludes book 1 live part 1 youtube. Why yes indeed, this is a very recent recording of debussy by maurizio pollini with his own son daniele at his side for en blanc et en noir, made in late 2016 in munichs sumptuous herkulesaal. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy.

Pollini will go down in history as one of the most objective pianists, scrupulously observant of what the composer wrote. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Dg is proud to announce the new album of icon maestro pollini, coinciding with the debussy year 2018. He plays with the youthful virtuosity in, for example, feux dartifice of a. Claude debussy preludes book ii en blanc et noir for two pianos maurizio pollini daniele pollini. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Both books 1 and 2 of debussy s popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Debussy preludes ii pollini 1 cd download deutsche. This sentimental journey continues with one of the mazurkas, op. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy.

Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. With this recording pollini is closing the circle of debussy preludes with the long anticipated recording of the 2nd book 18 years after he recorded book 1, which is an evergreen in his discography. The pollini project chopin, debussy, boulez royal festival hall june 28th, 2011. Legendary maestro maurizio pollini performs some of chopins bestloved works in this classic programme.

Maurizio pollini, piano, avec daniele pollini dans en blanc et noir. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. In it, the old lion of the piano unfurls for us the sumptuous and enigmatic musical tapestry of the second book of debussy s preludes, finished in. Preludes book 1 by maurizio pollini and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Pollinis disc is one of a pair of new debussy recordings released by deutsche. 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. Daniel barenboim and maurizio pollini between them cover the whole set of preludes in a highly contrasted pair of discs. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude.

He contours the dynamics with micromanaged aplomb, and achieves ravishing pedal effects in the more meditative selections. Preludes book 1 and preludes book 2 subtly evocative. Make no mistake, here is superb pianoplaying controlled and never ugly. As always, his feeling for color is extraordinary and he homes in, where appropriate, on the quirky wit to perfectiongeneral lavine eccentric is very funnyand, with his son daniele, en blanc et noir is beautifully gauged. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussy s preludes, book 1.