Debussy: Piano Music Vol.1

Claude Debussy (Composer), Roy Howat (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Roy Howat
• Composer: Claude Debussy
• Audio CD (December 16, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tall Poppies
• ASIN: B000003J02
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,305,117 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110: Reflets dans l'eau

2. Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110: Hommaga ŕ Rameau

3. Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110: Mouvement

4. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 1- pour les 'cinq doigts'

5. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 2- pour les Tierces

6. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 3-pour les Quartes

7. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 4- pour les Sixtes

8. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 5- pour les Octaves

9. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 6- pour les huit doigts

10. Étude retrouvée, for piano

11. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 7- pour les degrés chromatiques

12. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 8- pour les Agréments

13. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 9- pour les Notes Répétées

14. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 10- pour les Sonorités opposées

15. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 11- pour les Arpčges composés

16. Études (12) for piano in 2 books, L. 136: 12- Pour les accords

17. Images (3), for piano, Set II, L. 111: Cloches ŕ travers les feuilles

18. Images (3), for piano, Set II, L. 111: Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut

19. Images (3), for piano, Set II, L. 111: Poissons d'or

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Martin Jones' Debussy cycle is more than complete, for he includes the composer's piano scores for his ballets, Khamma, Jeux, and La Boîte á Joujoux. Nimbus' slightly distant mike technique complements Jones' full-bodied sonority. Jones may not let you in on the music's deep, dark secrets, but his clear-headed guidance bespeaks sympathy and insight, whether in the early character pieces or cryptic Prelude and Etude cycles. His quicksilver fingerwork is buttressed with fiber and backbone, which keeps Debussy's impressionistic sound from dematerializing into vapor. Great playing, great price: Go for it! --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly the most 'complete' of all the sets of Debussy's 'complete' piano Ouvre, August 10, 2008

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Michael S Menut - See all my reviews

This review is from: Debussy: Complete Piano Music [Box Set] (Audio CD)

Let me start off by counteracting the 2-star review here. For one thing, the 'Clair de Lune 2' is in fact on this set. As well, the liner notes, while not as thorough as others still give significant detail on all the piano works. In fact, I'm doubtful if the man was even received the item listed on this page!

This is a rare compilation, filled with ALL of debussy's works for piano, including the relatively new "images oubliees' as well as all three Ballet scores, "Jeux", "Khamma" and "The Toybox"

The playing is quite distinct and significant to the detail of how Debussy's works may be played. Though I'm not a professional musician so I might be a bit off on that.

It's definitely worth the purchase if you desire to have Debussy's complete piano ouevre all in one bundle. The quality of the recording is equivalnet to the fabled hyperion label, and for good reason. A worthy purchase.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Music, Beautiful Playing, Beautiful Sound!, June 9, 2002

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David Borenstein (Red Bank, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Debussy: Complete Solo Piano Music (Audio CD)

This is the first time I've written a review. I felt almost obligated to do so...perhaps because of the one negative review above. This is the best Debussy playing I've heard in a long time. The interpretations are hard to criticise. Fergus-Thompson's playing is sensitive, never rushed, and always at the service of the music. The sound (recorded in Henry Wood Hall, London) is stunning...full, ripe, and reverberent... perfect for this music. If I had to give up 90% of my extensive, carefully chosen classical music collection, this set would remain. And it's a bargain!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly controlled romantic impressionism, June 24, 2003

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Neil Miller (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Debussy: Complete Solo Piano Music (Audio CD)

...I'm listening to excerpts that Amazon.com has available and it's obvious that this is one of the superior sets of Debussy's complete piano music to come along. Compare, for instance, Reverie to the Jones recording. Jones takes it absurdly fast and plays it like an exercise. Fergus-Thompson's tempos are intelligent and his phrasing is exquisite -- he really makes the music say something, and that's what it's all about.