That this was general we can to some extent see from the sales figures quoted by roy howat. Jeanefflam bavouzet is the expert of debussy today. Hamelin s stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Theres also schuberts piano sonata in bflat major, d. Hamelins glistening sonority is flawlessly captured by. Ni massenet, ni bizet, ni saintsaens, ni chabrier, ni faure, ni chausson, ni debussy. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. These latter conclude the concert with laughter from the audience as personal. The piano quivers and trembles under his thunderous assault, but his sensitivity is also superb. Marcandre hamelin ranks among the best pianists playing today, so when this canadian superstar arrived in.
Roy howat, debussy in proportion cambridge up, 19831986, pp. The debussy preludes book 2 inhabits the same rarefied world of music making which would rank with any of the finest performances on record and there are many, and the concert ends with hamelins own lefthand etude 7 followed by two short gershwin encores. Finally, there was a little fragment from one of hamelins own compositions music box from con intimissimo sentimento deserving, like many other works in. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. Feux dartifice from preludes, book 2 youtube the best of debussy classical music for studying and concentration piano. Symphonie pour piano seul n 4 a n7, opus 39 3 morceaux dans le genre pathetique,opus 15. Liszt, chopin, schumann, brahms aux impressionnistes debussy, albeniz. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. The debussy preludes book 2 inhabits the same rarefied world of music making which would rank with any of the finest performances on record and there are many, and the concert ends with hamelin s own lefthand etude 7 followed by two short gershwin encores. This is a sortable discography of french canadian pianist and composer marcandre hamelin. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces.
Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion hamelin presents the two books of images debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. Hamelins stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. Scriabin, and six selections from debussys preludes, book ii. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion hamelin presents the two books of images debussy s coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Hamelin plays debussy les collines danacapri from preludes. Marcandre hamelin performs claude debussys les collines danacapri, the fifth prelude from book i. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds.
Surviving proofs of the 1st book of preludes show there was so much to correct and mark in a short time that several details including some lefthand chords in 2 of the preludes were overlooked. Debussy s colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. Marcandre hamelin claude debussy lisle joyeuse youtube. Hamelins debussy is so detailed as to be emotionally intense.
Debussy les fees sont dexquises danseuses from preludes, book ii gnattali valse vaidosa hamelin with sao paulo so, conducted by sir richard armstrong in sao paulo, 020812. Images usually pronounced in french is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by claude debussy. I like hamelin, but unfortunately i cannot suggest this recording. He records exclusively for the hyperion label, although he has recorded for other labels in the past. The hallmarks of hamelins style are always in evidence, and the clarity with which the. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration.
Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Hamelin is recognized worldwide for the originality and technical brilliance of his performances of the classic repertoire. Feux dartifice krystian zimerman youtube debussy, preludes livre 2. Debussy hasnt been this sharply etched before, and it works. Additional specific references for this tempo issue.
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