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Debussy: The Complete Works for Piano

~ Claude Debussy (Composer), Kurt Schroder (Conductor), Frankfurt Hessischen Radio Orchestra (Orchestra), Walter Gieseking (Performer)
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Product Details
Disc: 1
1. Préludes Book I: I. Danseuses de Delphes (Lent et grave) - Walter Gieseking
2. Préludes Book I: II. Voiles (Modéré) - Walter Gieseking
3. Préludes Book I: III. Le vent dans Ia plaine (Animé) - Walter Gieseking
4. Préludes Book I: IV. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir (Modéré) - Walter Gieseking
5. Préludes Book I: V. Les collines d'Anacapri (Trés modéré) - Walter Gieseking
See all 24 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Pour le piano: I. Prélude (Assez anime et tres rythme) - C. Debussy
2. Pour le piano: II. Sarabande (Aved une elegance grave et lente) - C. Debussy
3. Pour le piano: III. Toccata (Vif) - C. Debussy
4. Estampes: I. Pagodes (Moderement anime) - C. Debussy
5. Estampes: II. La soirée dans Grenade (Mouvement de Habanera) - C. Debussy
See all 18 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. 12 Etudes: I. Pour les cinq doigts (d'apres Monsieur Czerny) (Sagement) - C. Debussy
2. 12 Etudes: II. Pour les tierces (Moderato, ma non troppo) - C. Debussy
3. 12 Etudes: III. Pour les quartes (Andantino com moto) - C. Debussy
4. 12 Etudes: IV. Pour les sixtes (Lento) - C. Debussy
5. 12 Etudes: V. Pour les octaves (Joyeaux et emporte, librement rythme) - C. Debussy
See all 19 tracks on this disc
Disc: 4
1. Suite Bergamasque: I. Prélude (Moderato - tempo rubato) - C. Debussy
2. Suite Bergamasque: II. Meneut (Andantino) - C. Debussy
3. Suite Bergamasque: III. Clair de lune (Andante tres expressif) - C. Debussy
4. Suite Bergamasque: IV. Passepied (Allegretto ma non troppo) - C. Debussy
5. Danse bohémienne (Allegro) - C. Debussy
See all 16 tracks on this disc
On this CD:
  1. Préludes (12) for piano, Book I, L. 117
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  2. Préludes (12) for piano, Book II, L. 123
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  3. Pour le piano, suite for piano, L. 95
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  4. Estampes, for piano, L. 100
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  5. Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  6. Images (3) for piano, Set II, L. 111
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  7. Children's Corner, suite for piano (or orchestra), L. 113
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  8. Études (12) for piano, L. 136
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  9. Masques, for piano, L. 105
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  10. D'un cahier d'esquisses, for piano, L. 99
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  11. L'isle joyeuse, for piano, L. 106
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  12. La plus que lente, waltz for piano (or orchestra), L. 121
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  13. Le petit nègre, cakewalk for piano, L. 114
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  14. Berceuse héroïque for piano (or orchestra), L. 132
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  15. Hommage à Joseph Haydn, for piano, L. 115
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  16. Suite bergamasque, for piano, L. 75
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  17. Danse bohémienne, for piano, L. 9
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  18. Rêverie, for piano, L. 68
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  19. Mazurka, for piano, L. 67
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  20. Valse romantique, for piano, L. 71
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  21. Arabesques (2) for piano, L. 66
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  22. Nocturne, for piano, L. 82
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  23. Tarantelle styrienne, for piano (or orchestra), L. 69
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  24. Ballade (slave), for piano (or piano, 4 hands), L. 70
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    with Walter Gieseking

  25. Fantaisie for piano & orchestra, L. 73
    Composed by Claude Debussy
    Performed by Frankfurt Hessischen Radio Orchestra
    with Walter Gieseking
    Conducted by Kurt Schroder

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These classic performances belong in the collection of anyone who cares about Debussy's piano music. Walter Gieseking's career was a troubled one--his pandering to the Nazi party cast a shadow over his last years, but the greatest irony of all was that this German nationalist turned out to be the greatest exponent of French music of his era. His Debussy playing marries an effortlessly subtle control of the keyboard to a real sense of fantasy. The music truly shimmers in his hands, and despite the limited range of the mono recording, the ear quickly adjusts. This is, in short, one of those classic recordings that critics and music lovers have enjoyed for nearly 50 years. So should you. --David Hurwitz

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5.0 out of 5 stars Save me, I'm drowning..., Mar 10 2002
By Lee M. Mcguire (Urbana, IL) - See all my reviews
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The watery allusions to Debussy music seem to have been taken far too literally by many pianists as well as piano music fans. Attempting to describe something inexpressible in concrete terms is inherently flawed, and to take an irrational "impression" and attempt to distill it down even further, results in loss of clarity. Though the music may be "softer," and less "rigid" and thus more flexible to subjective interpretation, it is distanced from the artist's first message; the music itself. Debussy's music speaks clearly, without the need for "Gaullic" over-sentimentalizing. I've never understood the arguments about Gieseking's Germanic interpretation, as if genetics and not culture were the main influence in one's artistic make-up. Though other great pianists who have recorded these pieces caress wonderful tones from their instruments, compared to Gieseking's mastery and control of colors and his tonal variety they sound overly warm, mushy even. Listening to Gieseking playing Debussy is to be at the water's edge, sight unimpeded by any mist rising from the surface of the pond, gazing upon a reflection of the moon that is not hazed in by clouds. After him, listening to other recordings is like peering at the same lunar image from the bottom of the pond. Save me Gieseking, I'm drowning...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pittsburgh, again, Oct 5 2001
By Elizabeth Goodwin "goforart" (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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Now that I've received the album I can provide a first-hand review. I'm so glad I purchased this reissue. Thank you for having it available.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good memories, Sep 22 2001
By A Customer
No, I haven't heard this exact album but I have enjoyed portions of it on the original mono which was the first album we purchased as newlyweds. The album remained our favorite but eventually it disappeared from our shelves; many times we have tried to replace it. Lo and behold, on a rainy Saturday in Pittsburgh, I discover that Amazon.com has a The Complete Works of Debussy by Walter Gieseking! Halleluh!
I have heard other pianists work through Debussy's music but none seem to have the crisp tartness, or the tender caressing that Gieseking intersperses throughout the recording. German rendition? How amazing that some of your other reviewers apparently can asertain nationalities through listening to their artistry. All I know is that I will thoroughly enjoy having this old friend return to my home. ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Debussy will never sound best!
You must recognize after listening the incorporean , seductive , evocative , sugestive and landscape depicter style of Walter Gieseking ; that is hard to find out another player... Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by Hiram Gomez Pardo

4.0 out of 5 stars ALMOST The Greatest
In rating this collection a mere four stars, I do so not against all of the other Debussy piano offerings out there (alongside which it would rate a hard-and-fast five stars), but... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Teutonic Debussy
This is supposed to be the greatest recording of Debussy's piano music but I must confess that I found it a disappointment. Gieseking plays in a literal, abrupt fashion. Read more
Published on Feb 3 2001 by Walter Boldys

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice recording if it wasn't in mono !
I was very excited to get Walter Gieseking's performance of Debussy's complete piano works, and I was as much disappointed when I listened to it the day I received it. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2000 by Annas Al Maleh

5.0 out of 5 stars Still fresh after nearly 50 years.
Walter Giesking's Debussy recordings are nearly 50 years old yet they still continue to pleasently surprise listeners. Read more
Published on Oct 13 2000 by NNNNN

3.0 out of 5 stars Giesekings Klaus Debussy
I must confess Walter Gieseking's much acclaimed recordings of these masterpieces of French piano literature did not appeal to me as much as they did to other reviewers. Read more
Published on April 25 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Debussy's Complete Works for Piano
My desert island pick. Other Debussy interpreters: Don't bother.
Published on Mar 30 2000 by David Govett

5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice collection of the complete Debussy Piano Music
This is a mavrelous and peaceful work of some of the most beautiful and relaxing works for the piano. A wonderful selection for Debussy.
Published on Jun 12 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is a must for any Debussy fan
This is great piano playing in very good remastered mono sound. Recorded in the early 50's
Published on Feb 10 1999

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