Musical genius, prodigy, and boy wonder are some of the words most often used to describe claudio arrau 19031991. Album claudio arrau plays debussy, claude debussy by claudio. Claudio arrau had been playing and recording heavyweight beethoven, brahms, liszt and schumann for so long that his 1979 recording of the first book of debussy s preludes must have come as a surprise to many. A playlist featuring bedrich smetana and claude debussy. Arrau heritage, an album by claude debussy, claudio arrau 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. Claudio arrau had been playing and recording heavyweight beethoven, brahms, liszt and schumann for so long that his 1979 recording of the first book of debussys preludes. Claudio arrau piano, arthur grumiaux violin, staatskapelle dresden, royal concertgebouw orchestra, london symphony orchestra, sir colin davis, bernard haitink. Achetez claudio arrau plays debussy coffret 3 cd au meilleur prix. Thats simply because book 2 requires a different style than book 1, and gieseking makes each prelude. He is also famous for his recordings of schubert, brahms and debussy. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Arrau was born on february 6, 1903, in chillan, chile. When they were released in the early 80s, claudio arrau was in his late seventies and some said the virtuoso chilean pianist was too old to play debussy s preludes, images, and estampes, claiming that his famous velvet tone and polished technique were no longer up to the extreme technical challenge.
They may not be the last word in spontaneity or electricity, but they possess sincerity and beauty in full measure, along with an appealing tonal richness. Music profile for claudio arrau, born 6 february 1903. Debussy, claudio arrau arrau heritage debussy 2003, cd. Claude debussy 18621918 was the first composer to radically break with the romantic tradition, giving rise to the explorations of sound and form that dominated the twentieth century. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
The bach shares the last disc with book 2 of debussy s preludes, which display arrau s brilliant color effects and sensitivity to their harmonic adventurousness, making it regrettable that he didnt record even more of that composers music. Claudio arrau the complete philips recordings claudio arrau, henryk szeryng, janos starker, new philharmonia orchestra, eliahu inbal. Debussy, claudio arrau arrau heritage debussy 2003. The french musical critic jean roy wrote of claudio arraus 1979 recording. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces. Variations 6 for piano on an original theme in f major, op. Debussy 101 by claude debussy on amazon music unlimited. Dec 11, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. Public performances of works not committed to disc. Listen to your favorite songs from debussy 101 by claude debussy now. Estampes, a classical music compilation by claudio arrau. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. Triple concerto for piano, violin, and cello in c major, op. Debussy, claudio arrau claudio arrau debussy 1991, cd.
Albums include complete samtliche les 21 nocturnes, 12 etudes dexecution transcendante. Thats simply because book 2 requires a different style than book 1, and gieseking makes each prelude shine. Claudio arrau the complete rca victor and columbia album. Solo works in early arrau, not played in later years. Chilean pianist claudio arrau 1903 1991 was aa towering figure in the pianistic world, respected by all. Known for his beethoven, brahms, mozart and chopin, he made many recordings for various labels. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. In addition to his liszt recordings, he recorded all of the beethoven sonatas and concertos and a majority of chopin and schumanns works.
Superb playing by the great claudio arrau, arguably the finest pianist since liszt. Three tapes side 6 of 6 dolby chromium dioxide 1983. Claudio arrau 1903 1991 was born in chillan, chile. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Anyone who saw arrau in concert knows that microphones never really captured his resplendent tone. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favorite tracks with your friends.
Philips 420 3932 and 420 3942 arraus readings, recorded in 1979, find him in spectacular form. Claudio arrau leon was a chilean pianist known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire. Philips 432 3042 images and preludes complete, with estampes. Claudio arrau plays debussy claude debussy by claudio arrau download and listen to the album. Martin krause was arrau s teacher who was taught by liszt. In his work french piano music, published in 1930, alfred cortot offered a remarkably apt description of what it was that made debussy s piano music so important and original, just twelve years after the composers death. Variations 32 on an original theme in c minor, woo 80 beethoven.