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Debussy: The Complete Works For Piano
Claude Debussy, Kurt Schroder, Frankfurt Hessischen Rundfunks Orchestra
Debussy: The Complete Works For Piano
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical
 
  •  Track Listings (24) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (18) - Disc #2
  •  Track Listings (19) - Disc #3
  •  Track Listings (16) - Disc #4

These classic performances belong in the collection of anyone who cares about Debussy's piano music. Walter Gieseking's career was a troubled one--his pandering to the Nazi party cast a shadow over his last years, but the ...  more »

     
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These classic performances belong in the collection of anyone who cares about Debussy's piano music. Walter Gieseking's career was a troubled one--his pandering to the Nazi party cast a shadow over his last years, but the greatest irony of all was that this German nationalist turned out to be the greatest exponent of French music of his era. His Debussy playing marries an effortlessly subtle control of the keyboard to a real sense of fantasy. The music truly shimmers in his hands, and despite the limited range of the mono recording, the ear quickly adjusts. This is, in short, one of those classic recordings that critics and music lovers have enjoyed for nearly 50 years. So should you. --David Hurwitz

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Debussy and Gieseking
D. B. J. STEVENSON | 01/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Historical 1950s recordings that demonstrate Gieseking's well attested shades of piano sound that are unique and outstanding."
This is not the 'complete' Debussy
kris28 | seattle, wa | 02/07/2010
(3 out of 5 stars)

"This set is missing a few things, among them a third set of Images, as well as a number of smalller pieces such as 'Le Soirs Illumines Par L'Ardeur Du Charbon' and others."
All the magic of Gieseking's Debussy
Christian Mueller | Suisse | 08/07/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Even though recorded in mono, I highly recommend this nearly complete recording of Debussy's piano solo work for its sheer beauty and poetry...in a level of sensitivity rarely encountered.

This set is an excellent introduction to the composer's legacy...

One could hope that the earlier recordings of Debussy's Gieseking on Columbia from the 30's, at a time when he was at his technical peak, would one day be reissued, too: some pieces are even more impressive!!!

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