Description
Michelangeli Plays Debussy – Images, Children's Corner, Canope, Bruyères | DVD
UPC: 809478009412
Product Features
- Performer: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (Piano)
- Works:Recording Venue: RAI, Turin, 1962
- Claude Debussy (1862-1918):
- Images Books 1 & 2
- Children's Corner
- Canope (from Préludes, Book 2, No. 10)
- Bruyères (from Préludes, Book 2, No. 5)
- Claude Debussy (1862-1918):
- Additional Feature: Archive documentary featuring Michelangeli’s pupils (1993)
- DVD Format: NTSC, All Regions
- Sound Format: LPCM Mono
- Picture Format: 4:3
- Running Time: Approx. 85 minutes
Overview
This extraordinary 1962 recording, captured at RAI in Turin, features the legendary pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli performing some of Claude Debussy's most evocative works. At the height of his career, Michelangeli’s interpretations of Debussy’s Images Books 1 & 2, Children's Corner, and selections from the Préludes demonstrate his technical precision and unparalleled artistry. Known for his remarkable clarity and control, Michelangeli’s approach to Debussy highlights the subtle textures and colors that define the composer’s piano music.
This DVD, digitally restored and re-mastered, offers a rare glimpse into Michelangeli’s mastery of Debussy’s works. In addition to the performance, the DVD includes an archive documentary from 1993, featuring interviews with Michelangeli’s pupils, providing insight into his teaching methods and legacy.
Interesting Facts
- Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli was known for his meticulous technique and deep understanding of the music he performed, especially the works of Debussy, which require a delicate balance of color and texture.
- Debussy’s Images Books 1 & 2 are among his most impressionistic works, with each piece evoking vivid imagery through innovative harmonic progressions and subtle tonal shifts.
- The Children’s Corner suite, composed for Debussy's daughter, combines playful and sophisticated elements, making it one of the composer’s most charming works.
- The additional works, Canope and Bruyères from Debussy’s Préludes, showcase the composer’s exploration of mood and atmosphere through minimalistic yet expressive music.
- This recording, originally broadcast on RAI television, is one of the few filmed performances of Michelangeli, making it a valuable document for classical music lovers.
Track Listing
- Claude Debussy:
- Images Book 1
- Images Book 2
- Children’s Corner
- Canope (from Préludes, Book 2, No. 10)
- Bruyères (from Préludes, Book 2, No. 5)
Bonus Feature:
- Archive documentary featuring Michelangeli’s pupils (1993)
Publishers
- Label: Opus Arte
- Release Year: 2006 (Original recording 1962, Documentary 1993)
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