Here jacobs conveys just as much atmosphere with all the notes present and in perfect proportion to each other. Claude debussy s painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussy s twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. Debussys 24 piano preludes were published in two sets in 1910 and 19. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from paul jacobs. Paul jacobss 1970s recordings of debussys preludes for nonesuch have been added to the npr classical 50 list of essential recordings. Celebrate the new season with classical and opera pieces that evoke fresh grass and dew on petals. Paul jacobs plays bach an unedited release 2004 debussy. He was best known for his performances of twentiethcentury music but also gained wide recognition for his. The complete collection of the preludes, books i and ii, is available as a.
Book i stems from studio sessions held in october 2017, and, happy to report, ashkenazys 80yearold. Listen to the classical in bloom playlist with amazon music unlimited. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 4. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. No one seriously involved with the music scene in new york in the 1960s could fail to be aware of paul jacobs as an outstanding musical personality, famously witty and knowledgeable a keen intellect and a patrician artist both on the piano and harpsichord. Ashkenazys illuminating debussy preludes classics today. The debussy preludes were recorded in 197071 and the sound is weak and muddy. On to nogawas fourth and final debussy volume and its formidable centerpiece, the twelve etudes.
He was best known for his performances of twentieth century music but also gained wide recognition for his work with early keyboards, performing frequently with baroque ensembles. Of all the records i know, only paul jacobs can compete with richter in book 2. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. She meets certain technical challenges with no effort, such as book 2 no. An outstanding alternate and more contemporary recording is with paul jacobs books iii on nonesuch 73031. Complete your claude debussy paul jacobs collection. I had not heard any of these pieces until i purchased. This is probably the finest stereophonic contemporary recording of that music ever made. Within his short life, he managed to record some revelatory performances and this 1975 recording on nonesuch should be a mandatory purchase for anyone who loves debussys music. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
His was one of the first recordings of debussys three 1894 images, which had. Youre right on with paul jacobs and his nonesuch recording of debussys complete piano preludes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jumppanen and bianconi are both recent acquisitions and both are great. Music go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. Youre right on with paul jacobs and his nonesuch recording of debussy s complete piano preludes. Robert casadesus books iii sony classical 45688 recorded 19531954 jorge bolet only 16 preludes from both books deccalondon 425. Even though paul jacobs classic 1978 recordings of debussys preludes, books i and ii were made just. Which pretty well disqualifies this reissue because the playing, though scrupulously controlled, is mostly dull and lifeless. On the show, critic ted libbey calls them quite remarkable and dubs jacobs the gold standard for the piano music of debussy. When you rate your music, the sites musicsocial recommender can recommend similar music and. Rate your music is an online community of people who love music.
Ive been listening to debussys preludes preformed by k. He was best known for his performances of twentiethcentury music but also gained wide recognition for his work with early keyboards, performing frequently with baroque ensembles. Paul jacobs s 1970s recordings of debussy s preludes for nonesuch have been added to the npr classical 50 list of essential recordings. But michelangeli and paul jacobs are the gold standards. Npr dubs paul jacobss quite remarkable debussy preludes. Preludes, book 2 another collection of 12 pieces composed as tone poems. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
Paul jacobs june 22, 1930 september 25, 1983 was an american pianist. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. I think choosing one or the other as the ultimate is a little parochial. Creator jacobs, paul call number l special 9015 physical description 108 items preferred citation l special 90. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Claude debussys painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussys twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound.
I would say entremont and paul jacobs would go in this bucket as well. I bought this near the time it had come out and was deeply impressed. Then you have rubinstein and now barenboim, somewhere between the romantic and the neoclassical. Les collines d anacapri, a song by paul jacobs 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. Listen to music from paul jacobs like sunday morning ii, debussy. Debussy preludes book 2 richter showing 185 of 85 messages. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she makes splitting big stretches sound quite acceptable. He began numerous large compositional projects and between these big ventures wrote miniatures such as songs and piano pieces. Robert casadesus and paul jacobs have traveled this highway. This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Anyway, the debussy preludes especially book i performed by that great pianist, paul jacobs who died too young, are at about the top of all interpretations, along with those of arturo benedetti michelangeli.
I can not really explain what it is about these recordings, but jacobs and abm play this music as perfectly as it can be played. Oct 11, 2014 provided to youtube by nonesuch debussy. The sonics take on a slightly metallic tinge in loud passages, in contrast to the ample warmth i enjoy in the kocsis, zimerman, and recent live georges pludermacher recordings, as well as late analog editions from paul jacobs and claudio arrau. Extension of christoffel duality to christoffel conjugates, and the characterization of the ionian mode via divider incidence and sturmian standardicity. I have his book i on the pearl label, i believe from 38how are these transfers of the vai, todd. Throughout his career debussy sought new ways to express his musical vistas. Pianist paul jacobs 1930 1983 was one of the great pianists of our time. Debussy, preludes, book 1, number 2, sails, 1910 paul jacobs.
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