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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