Listening Project: Debussy Preludes for piano

[fergus]

[Diapason]

So I've been very remiss here, but how did you find the Michelangeli, Fergus?

Another recording well worth a listen is Yuri Egorov. I know quite a few of us bought that box set a while ago...

[fergus]

So I've been very remiss here, but how did you find the Michelangeli, Fergus?

Another recording well worth a listen is Yuri Egorov. I know quite a few of us bought that box set a while ago...

I thought that it was very well played Simon and I could find no fault with it. However, these are works that I have no real exposure to so both in terms of the music and other musicians playing it so I cannot really credibly comment on the nuances of the performance. Threads like this one can only help to rectify my ignorance so keep it up!

[cybot]

Noriko Ogawa's versions of the Préludes are refined and understated and subtly nuanced interpretations that I find profoundly rewarding.  Not as emotionally expressive as Bavouzet's readings, they retain some of the objectivity of Aimard's performances whilst incorporating rather more grace and warmth.  These are carefully cultivated versions, remarkable for their sense of stillness and spareness and austerity, which require the listener's close attention in order to reap their considerable rewards.  It is Ogawa's significant achivement that she succeeds in the evocation of a series of emotional impressions that are as fleeting and ambiguous and fugitive in nature as the harmonies and tonal centres of the musical structures which they inhabit.

Drawn in by the beautiful image on the cover I decided to investigate further. It's actually a 6 cd box set and is available from Amazon for around £27.00. Then I came across the clip below mindful of Fergus' comments above. I know it's ever so slightly off topic but it's fascinating viewing I think. Thanks Paul I think I might just take the plunge :)





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp6qXJMR ... ata_player



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Debussy-Complet ... riko+Ogawa

[mcq]

I think you'll enjoy them, Dermot. It's certainly not the only way to play this music but I loved the subtle refinement of her playing which never glossed over the complexities of the music. I imagine you will have worked your way through the Beatles mono box by the time the Debussy box arrives.

[fergus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp6qXJMR ... ata_player

Thanks for that Dermot.

[cybot]

I think you'll enjoy them, Dermot. It's certainly not the only way to play this music but I loved the subtle refinement of her playing which never glossed over the complexities of the music. I imagine you will have worked your way through the Beatles mono box by the time the Debussy box arrives.

Ah the Beatles box! A joy forever :)

[jaybee]

just gave the Bavouzet set a spin.... very enjoyable... his suits bergamesque is excellent also....


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[Diapason]

Meant be a great set, that one. Must see if it's on Spotify.

[jaybee]

'tis


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