The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd cd documents 223500. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd tracklistingcd 1ludwig van beethoven 17701827 piano sonata no. 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 music, videos, stats, and. Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Every one of the preludes is marvellous but i have to make a special mention of no. Arturo benedetti michelangeli chopin piano sonata no 2 in bflat minor, op 35 duration. A vintage photo of michelangeli in 1965 archivio cdabm michelangeli in the late 1970s deutsche grammophon. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was an italian classical pianist. He is often considered the most important italian pianist after ferruccio busoni. Photo by jorg reichardt michelangeli during his recital in tokyo september 1992 photo by koichi miura michelangelis last recital. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener symphoniker, carlo maria giulini klavierkonzert no. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli now. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century.
Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from dg, with a unique recording of a rehearsal of kv 466. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes i 180g lp. January 15, 1995, il sole 24 ore, by armando torno il trattamento e lonoreficenza italian. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude preludes. Centro di documentazione arturo benedetti michelangeli. Debussy interpreters, italian arturo benedetti michelangeli. Claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. The complete recordings arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic.
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. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition beethoven piano sonata no 3 op 23 in c, debussy images i and ii citta del vaticano june 1987 aura music aur 2022. Michelangeli s lofty, commanding way with debussy s book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. Arturo benedetti michelangeli january 5, 1920 june 12, 1995 was an italian classical pianist. This is the best the noblest, the grandest, the most tragic ballade in g minor ever recorded. One of the most enigmatic performers of the 20th century, arturo benedetti michelangeli was also one of the most compelling and, paradoxically, one of the leastheard pianists of his generation. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener symphoniker, carlo maria giulini. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2 ondine. For me, michelangelis performance is exquisite, bringing forth all. 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.
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. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique. For one, the gorgeous engineering fully captures how the pianists ravishing, multilayered sound world projected in a hall. Please note that an external web page will be loaded if.
I confess that when i first listened to michelangeli in book 2 not a thought crossed my mind about doing them any other way. Arturo benedetti michelangeli box set arturo benedetti. Ates orga resides near london, england, where he is a writer and record producer specializing in pianists and conductors. Amazon preludes book 2 claude debussy, arturo benedetti. 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. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces. Debussy preludi 2 libro a vienna 1982 youtube michelangeli plays chopin 1962. Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique provides a few seconds of sheer perfection. Michelangelis carnaval, the earliest recording on the disc, is far less strongly characterised than most of the great performances of the work. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from arturo benedetti michelangeli. 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.
The 20 essential debussy recordings wqxr blog wqxr. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. For me, michelangeli s performance is exquisite, bringing forth all of the colors and nuances of these pieces as no one else. Debussys two dancelike arabesques, composed in the 1880s when he was still in.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But michelangeli s skills arent limited to just two of the preludes, they are all fantastic, and the same can be said of the images. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5 5. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo. 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. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli. Photo by annette lederer michelangeli in the early 1980s deutsche grammophon. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition debussy preludes book 1 citta del vaticano 29 april 1977.
Wolfgang amadeus mozart, arturo benedetti michelangeli, mario rossi 2, orchestra sinfonica di torino della rai piano concerti no. This album contains one of two of the most exciting recordings from arturo benedetti michelangeli. This is the best the most virtuostic, the most colorful, the most imaginative set of book i preludes ever recorded. Bach scarlatti galuppi hommage a arturo benedetti michelangeli. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. A thoughtful note by the german writer in dgs booklet reminds us that debussy wasnt in favour of performing each book in its entirety, 12 pieces at a time. The information has been transcribed from the covers of cds, not from original sources, and cannot necessarily be relied upon for accuracy. Voiles music score from preludes book 1 debussy, claude at imslp notes on voiles on.
Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bachs instrumental works. 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. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around. But michelangelis skills arent limited to just two of the preludes, they are all fantastic, and the same can be said of the images. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity.
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. Martha argerich, wilhelm kempff, arturo benedetti michelangeli. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. Considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, the italian classical pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli 5 january 1920 12 june 1995 performs ludwig van beethovens piano concerto no. General discography andrew wilson is maintaining a complete discography web page for abm. Zecchini editore has published an italian translation of cord gardens book arturo benedetti michelangeli. Ates orga resides near london, england, where he is a writer and record. Michelangeli was famous for having canceled nearly as many performances as he gave, and he committed little of his vast repertory to disc michelangeli has born on january 5, 1920, in orzinuovi, italy. 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. Italian folk songs arrangements by arturo benedetti michelangeli coro della sat. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. This is the best the most romantic, the most heartfelt, the funniest carnaval ever recorded.
This recording by arturo benedetti michelangeli has become legendary. Listen to music from arturo benedetti michelangeli like debussy. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. On january arturo benedetti michelangeli returns the croce di grandufficiale dellordine di malta. Mar 10, 2012 claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. Images arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic is. It is the second piece in a set of twelve preludes published in 1910. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli on. Fifty years of music with my husband, arturo michelangeli. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Ludwig van beethoven arturo benedetti michelangeli, wiener.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli ludwig van beethoven 17701827 piano sonatas no. Thus the naked soul of the work is placed before the audience. 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. Sep 24, 2016 considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century, the italian classical pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli 5 january 1920 12 june 1995 performs ludwig van beethovens piano concerto no. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli images 1. For me, michelangelis performance is exquisite, bringing forth all of. Bachs two books of preludes, which systematically work their.
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