If you like your mozart in the relaxed, lyrical, respectful fashion as essayed today by an uchida, a pires or a perahia, you will put michelangeli away after a single hearing for his brusqueness and lack of sympathy. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. Michelangeli s unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. Explore releases from the the arturo benedetti michelangeli edition label. Claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. Preludes book 1, an album by claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli on spotify. With other pianists, the atmosphere is everything, but with him you get the notes, providing a sharper focus and heightened perceptions. He later entered milan conservatory as a piano student of giuseppe anfossi, graduating at age 14. Debussys music needs a great interpreter that expresses all the suggestions by the score. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2 ondine.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book1. Michelangeli s unerring conception is transparent and scintillating, richer than it appears, and ripe with truth. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude preludes. Preludes i 19782020 flac tracks 24bit192 khz time 43. Michelangeli is michelangeli, and this performance is difficult to leave. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli dg the originals. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary.
The delicate touch of michelangeli is perfect for debussys compositions. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. This prelude turns to antiquity, to the dances at the temple of apollo at delphi, an evocation of a fragment of sculpture, perhaps. This 14 cd set has been released by warner to mark the twentieth anniversary of the death of the italian pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli in 1995. Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. His childrens corner is pure magic, profound, completely free. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2. As youd expect, aimards accounts of the 24 pieces are technically impeccable. Preludes volume 1 by arturo benedetti michelangeli album.
The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. The eleventh prelude alternating thirds looks forward to the composers etudes. Marking the centenary of arturo benedetti michelangeli in january 2020, deutsche grammophon reissues a cornerstone of his discography. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. The information has been transcribed from the covers of cds, not from original sources, and cannot necessarily be relied upon for accuracy. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition label releases.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli was born during the night of 5 to 6 january 1920 in brescia, italy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. Michelangelis unique creative touch made him somewhat of a prophet to the new art of debussy. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. 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. The preludes book one are deeply insightful readings that hold the. Find similar albums to plays debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic. Debussy beautifully suggests the movement and play of water as the water nymph lures unwary passersby to their underwater palaces. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli bio, albums, pictures naxos. Plays debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli similar. This recording by arturo benedetti michelangeli has become legendary. Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from dg, with a unique recording of a rehearsal of kv 466. May 27, 20 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Newly remastered at emil berliner studios in 24bit192khz. This is maybe the best recording of the preludes that youll ever hear. Michelangelis approach is seen to greatest disadvantage in the mozart concertos. 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. Buy arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd box set online at. Find arturo benedetti michelangeli credit information on allmusic. Arturo benedetti michelangeli e stato uno dei migliori pianisti del ventesimo secolo.
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. Piano works by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. Michelangeli warner complete warner classics 2564 615488.
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. Around the age of ten he began piano studies at the milan conservatory with giovanni anfossi and graduated with. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why michelangelli was one of the most idyosincratic pianists in any age. Zecchini editore has published an italian translation of cord gardens book arturo benedetti michelangeli.
Mikhail pletnev plays debussy preludes book 1 live 1995 duration. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for the arturo benedetti michelangeli edition releases. 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.
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 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. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1.
He began his musical training at the age of four at the istituto musicale venturi under the direction of paolo chimeri. Arturo benedetti michelangeli the complete warner recordings arturo benedetti michelangeli piano full tracklisting below warner classics 2564 615488 14 cds. Plays debussy by arturo benedetti michelangeli 28944943825. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity.
Details about arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes vol. Preludes book 1 1978 youtube arturo benedetti michelangeli concert in lugano,1981 complete duration. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes vol. He began his musical training at the age of four at the istituto musicale venturi under. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was. Michelangeli focuses and clarifies with every miraculous stroke of the keys, etching. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 youtube. Preludes, book 2 debussy on this page you can discover detailed information about preludes, book 2 debussy piano music including free printable sheet music, piano tabs, mp3s, how to learn the piano part and more useful info. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around. 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, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy.