Debussy: Préludes - Books 1 & 2 (24, complete) [arr orchestra]

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Debussy: Préludes - Books 1 & 2 (24, complete) [arr orchestra]
Lyon National Orchestra, Jun Markl

[ Naxos / CD ]

Release Date: Tuesday 20 November 2012

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Debussy completed his two books of Préludes in 1910 and 1913 respectively, and they contain some of his most visionary and poetic writing for piano. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snow-covered landscapes. Some moments are steeped in antiquity, such as La cathédrale engloutie, others in expressive portraiture, as in La fille aux cheveux de lin. There is even a cake-walk. The Préludes are performed here in the subtle and colouristic orchestrations of much-admired Slovak-born composer Peter Breiner.

"The impression is of a job professionally done and of performances that do what they have to do and do it well. They do not, however, extinguish the temptation to go back and relish Debussy's piano originals." (Gramophone)

"The orchestral playing is exemplary and the sonics are first rate. There's just enough resonance to deliver a true Debussian sound to the listener but all the inner details can still be clearly heard. Both conductor and orchestra were in splendid form during this session. Well worth having and hearing" (MusicWeb)