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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli, born january 5, 1920, brescia, italydied june 12, 1995, lugano, switzerland, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy michelangeli began studying violin at age three. Preludes, book 1 arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 1984. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from arturo benedetti michelangeli. Bach, busoni, scarlatti, beethoven, brahms, grieg, mompou, albeniz, granados, an album by 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. However, this commemorative fervour, very often linked to concert events or discographic releases of high artistic value, was not followed by a systematic scientific project for safeguarding those historic testimonies capable. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
The recital containing the debussy preludes began with brahmss four ballades op. This is the best the most virtuostic, the most colorful, the most imaginative set of book i preludes ever recorded. Preludes book 1 claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli piano cd. He subsequently went on to continue his musical education in milan, where he studied piano and composition under giovanni. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was an italian classical pianist. Centro di documentazione arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli ecoutez arturo benedetti michelangeli sur deezer. Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique.
Preludes book 1 1978 youtube arturo benedetti michelangeli concert in lugano,1981 complete duration. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1. Achat arturo benedetti michelangeli pas cher ou doccasion rakuten. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. A forthcoming book will include leisers memories of working with such legendary pianists as arturo benedetti michelangeli, claudio arrau, lazar berman, maurizio pollini, and sviatoslav richter. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano philharmonia orchestraettore gracis rec.
Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli, claude. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy preludes, book. Thus the naked soul of the work is placed before the audience. This is the best the noblest, the grandest, the most tragic ballade in g minor ever recorded. Amazon preludes book 1 claude debussy, arturo benedetti. His restraint and discretion make one forget all considerations of technical dexterity.
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. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. 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.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy. Cunningly, the first track on the first disc of this fourdisc set dedicated to arturo benedetti michelangeli s emi recordings is his heavenstorming 1948 performance of busonis arrangement of bachs chaconne from his d minor partita. Listen to music from arturo benedetti michelangeli like debussy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano, recorded in lugano, 07. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano orchestras, conductors, dates, locations and cd timings as above. Arturo benedetti michelangeli in the early years of his career archivio cdabm an extraordinary photo of the young maestro during the competition in brussels 1938. Immediately after the death of arturo benedetti michelangeli, who passed away in lugano on 12th june 1995, the initiatives to his memory multiplied throughout the world. Lepos societa editrice has published an italian translation of the book about michelangeli by lidia kozubek arturo benedetti michelangeli originally published in polish.
A forthcoming book will include leisers memories of working with such legendary pianists as arturo benedettimichelangeli, claudio arrau, lazar berman, maurizio pollini, and sviatoslav richter. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo. As a result he has few recordings, but he provided excellent renditions of. Its an exquisite performance of the concerto, but you probably know that already. 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. Images by arturo benedetti michelangeli from amazons classical music store. Michelangeli and debussy the two names bring to mind beautiful masterpieces for piano. Fifty years of music with my husband, arturo michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 5 january 1920 12 june 1995 was an italian classical pianist. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Product family debussy preludes images michelangeli. Italian folk songs arrangements by arturo benedetti michelangeli coro della sat. Mit debussy preludes book i setzte michelangeli einen, bis heute.
Michelangelis carnaval, the earliest recording on the disc, is far less strongly characterised than most of the great performances of the work. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. February 12, 1952, location unknown valses, london 1958 concerto, may 22, 1960, location unknown gaspard, june 3, 1960, prague debussy. He has been regarded as among the most commanding and individual piano virtuosos of the 20th century, among names such as vladimir horowitz and sviatoslav richter. He began his musical training at the age of four at the istituto musicale venturi under the direction of paolo chimeri. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy preludes, book 1 ce qua vu le vent douest.
Buy both cd the first and second book and youll understand once more why michelangelli. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Arturo benedetti michelangeli january 5, 1920 june 12, 1995 was an italian classical pianist. Bach scarlatti galuppi hommage a arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy preludes, book 1 les sons et les parfums tournent dan. Recorded ten years after his release of book 1 of the preludes, this set shows the same sensitively of touch, the same extraordinary clarity of texture, and the same almost frightening powers of concentration. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli piano. Ates orga resides near london, england, where he is a writer and record. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bachs instrumental works. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd cd documents 223500. The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre.
If after its storms and thunder have faded the listener remains unconvinced of michelangelis virtuosity, intensity, and musicality, there is nothing else to be. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 1920 1995 was born in brescia, italy. Debussys childrens corner is just a little messy in comparison, and golliwogs cakewalk very matteroffact, but the ravel concerto is a harmonious union with a conductor, ettore gracis, who shares michelangelis attention for detail. General discography andrew wilson is maintaining a complete discography web page for abm. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was born during the night of 5 to 6 january 1920 in brescia, italy. Cunningly, the first track on the first disc of this fourdisc set dedicated to arturo benedetti michelangelis emi recordings is his heavenstorming 1948 performance of busonis arrangement of bachs chaconne from his d minor partita. Preludes n1 et n2 childrens corner images n1 et n 2. Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique provides a few seconds of sheer perfection.
This is the best the most romantic, the most heartfelt, the funniest carnaval ever recorded. Arturo benedetti michelangeli music, videos, stats, and. That is what was produced whenever the master pianist, michelangeli, sat down at a piano to play debussy. Immediately after the death of arturo benedetti michelangeli, who passed away in lugano on 12th june 1995, the initiatives to his memory multiplied throughout the world however, this commemorative fervour, very often linked to concert events or discographic releases of high artistic value, was not followed by a systematic scientific project for safeguarding those historic testimonies capable. As a result he has few recordings, but he provided excellent renditions of beethoven, brahms and debussy. The information has been transcribed from the covers of cds, not from original sources, and cannot necessarily be relied upon for accuracy. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes volume 1 full. Michelangelis spotlighting of every note brings reflets dans leau closer to the sparkle of ravels jeux deau than do more distanced performance in the gieseking tradition but it is evocative in its own way, while the abstract titles of the other two pieces hommage a rameau and mouvement mean that the pianists concentration on. Benedetti michelangeli plays bach, scarlatti, galuppi. He later entered milan conservatory as a piano student of giuseppe anfossi, graduating at age 14. Les collines danacapri by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. Arturo benedetti michelangeli a ecouter sur deezer musique en. 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. He is often considered the most important italian pianist after ferruccio busoni. Preludes vol 2 arturo benedetti michelangeli release date. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. 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. Ates orga resides near london, england, where he is a writer and record producer specializing in pianists and conductors.
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