But as for the rest, these are simply the best piano performances of the works ever recorded. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from arturo benedetti michelangeli at the discogs marketplace. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd cd documents 223500. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bachs instrumental works. However i had been mightily impressed by michelangeli s accounts of book i of the preludes, as by his childrens corner and images, so it was high time to acquaint myself with his insights into book ii. Purely as a playing machine, michelangeli is a legend to his colleagues, who put him in the horowitz class as a. Arturo benedetti michelangeli complete discography and concertography. Started his musical studies first with his aunt, then at the milan conservatory with conter, bettinelli, gusella and ferrara. Preludes book 1, an album by claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Debussy michelangeli minstrels preludes, book 1 no. Michelangeli loves the composer more than do many pianists, and it makes musics truth revolutionary. 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.
Bach, busoni, scarlatti, beethoven, brahms, grieg, mompou, albeniz, granados, an album by arturo benedetti michelangeli 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. He later entered milan conservatory as a piano student of giuseppe anfossi, graduating at age 14. Wolfgang amadeus mozart, ludwig van beethoven, claude debussy, johannes brahms, fryderyk chopin, carlo maria giulini, cord garben, vienna symphony orchestra, north german radio symphony orchestra, arturo benedetti michelangeli the art of arturo benedetti michelangeli music. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was, paradoxically, one of the leastheard of his generation. Michelangelis is an holistic practice of union, and arent we lucky for that. Jan 01, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy.
Michelangelis lofty, commanding way with debussys book i preludes is familiar from his 1978 dg studio recording. That is what was produced whenever the master pianist, michelangeli, sat down at a piano to play debussy, as he did here in the complete cycle of debussys preludes, book livre 1, a group of. And while there have been more passionate recordings of beethovens piano concerto no. Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from dg, with a unique recording of a rehearsal of kv 466. Debussys childrens corner is just a little messy in comparison, and golliwogs cakewalk very matteroffact, but the ravel concerto is a harmonious union with a conductor, ettore gracis, who shares michelangelis attention for detail. The preludes book one are deeply insightful readings that hold the listener in rapt moments of thoughtful introspection, though at times they can be ever so slighltly frenetic michelangeli does have his idosyncracies from time to time. If there is an italian school, it is represented by the puzzling and redoubtable figure of arturo benedetti michelangeli, the most important italian pianist after busoni if busoni be considered italian. With other pianists, the atmosphere is everything, but with him you get the notes, providing a sharper focus and heightened perceptions. May 27, 20 arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1 classical vault 1. Arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy preludes, book 1. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo.
The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition debussy preludes book 1 citta del vaticano 29 april 1977. If you like your mozart in the relaxed, lyrical, respectful fashion as essayed today by an uchida, a pires or a perahia, you will put michelangeli away after a single hearing for his brusqueness and lack of sympathy. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Frenchenglish extremely rare interview with arturo benedetti michelangeli, one of the greatest pianists of all time. As a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau.
The vatican recordings debussy, ravel, beethoven, chopin, schumann, liszt arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Fifty years of music with my husband, arturo michelangeli. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Debussy michelangeli les collines danacapri preludes, book 1 no. The art of arturo benedetti michelangeli arturo benedetti. Purely as a playing machine, michelangeli is a legend to his colleagues, who put him in the horowitz class as a supervirtuoso. Find arturo benedetti michelangeli credit information on allmusic.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli was an italian classical pianist. Arturo benedetti michelangeli music, videos, stats, and. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. 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. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd tracklistingcd 1ludwig van beethoven 17701827 piano sonata no.
The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. The performance film arturo benedetti michelangeli plays scarlatti, debussy, chopin finds trained classical pianist benedetti performing debussy s preludes, book i, chopins mazurkas op. 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. Explore releases from arturo benedetti michelangeli at discogs.
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. I dont to this day have a really fixed notion of how they should be best played. Centro di documentazione arturo benedetti michelangeli. Frenchenglish extremely rare interview with arturo.
Michelangelis approach is seen to greatest disadvantage in the mozart concertos. Jacques leiser, who was arturo benedetti michelangeli s manager for several years, interviewed giuliana michelangeli in brescia, italy in 2000. This is piano playing of an extraordinary sensibility and simplicity, and its not for everybody. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Umberto benedetti michelangeli born july 16, 1952 in montichiari, brescia is an italian conductor, nephew of famous italian pianist arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was born during the night of 5 to 6 january 1920 in brescia, italy. Amazon preludes book 1 claude debussy, arturo benedetti. Arturo benedetti michelangeli, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy.
Michelangeli is michelangeli, and this performance is difficult to leave. Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around. The performance film arturo benedetti michelangeli plays scarlatti, debussy, chopin finds trained classical pianist benedetti performing debussys preludes, book i, chopins mazurkas op. Cord garben, arturo benedetti michelangeli, italian translation by lore seuss, textual revision by stefano biosa and marco bizzarini, varese, zecchini, 2004 with attached cd containing the unpublished recording of the rehearsal of the concert kv466 by mozart.
He regularly conducts leading orchestras both in italy and europe. The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre biography, articles and events. Michelangelis spotlighting of every note brings reflets dans leau closer to the sparkle of ravels jeux deau than do more distanced performance in the gieseking tradition but it is evocative in its own way, while the abstract titles of the other two pieces hommage a rameau and mouvement mean that the pianists concentration on. 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. But i much prefer this live 1982 royal festival hall taping. Buy arturo benedetti michelangelis album titled debussy. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was. 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. Gratwanderungen mit einem genie the book includes a sampler cd from. Jacques leiser, who was arturo benedettimichelangelis manager for several years, interviewed giuliana michelangeli in brescia, italy in 2000. However i had been mightily impressed by michelangelis accounts of book i of the preludes, as by his childrens corner and images, so it was high time to acquaint myself with his insights into book ii.
Arturo benedetti michelangeli explained arturo benedetti michelangeli in italian ar. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. He began his musical training at the age of four at the istituto musicale venturi under. Im dying to know whats being asked and what hes saying.
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