He is often considered the most important italian pianist after ferruccio busoni. Born in brescia, italy, he began music lessons at the age of three, initially with the violin, but quickly switched to the piano. Biography of arturo benedetti michelangeli excerpt arturo benedetti michelangeli january 5, 1920 june 12, 1995 was an italian classical pianist. The performance film arturo benedetti michelangeli plays scarlatti, debussy, chopin finds trained classical pianist benedetti performing debussys preludes, book i, chopins mazurkas op. This is the best the most virtuostic, the most colorful, the most imaginative set of book i preludes ever recorded. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jun, 2011 arturo benedetti michelangeli suona claude debussy preludi 2 libro a vienna 1982. Arturo benedetti michelangeli palys beethoven, chopin, ravel selection from the vatican recordings arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Arturo benedetti michelangeli, born january 5, 1920, brescia, italydied june 12, 1995, lugano, switzerland, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy michelangeli began studying violin at age three.
We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Poissons dor arturo benedetti michelangeli piano, recorded in helsinki, 22. The recordings have been excellently remastered and are presented in dgs current budget box. The performance film arturo benedetti michelangeli plays scarlatti, debussy, chopin finds trained classical pianist benedetti performing debussy s preludes, book i, chopins mazurkas op. Piano works arturo benedetti michelangeli on allmusic 2001.
Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli on. Astrology and natal chart of arturo benedetti michelangeli. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bio, albums, pictures naxos. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli, claude. Mar 10, 2012 claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound.
Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Arturo benedetti michelangeli music, videos, stats, and. Michelangelis dg recordings of debussy are legendary. One of the most enigmatic performers of the twentieth century, arturo benedetti michelangeli was also one of the most compelling and, paradoxically, one of the leastheard pianists of his generation. As a result he has few recordings, but he provided excellent renditions of beethoven, brahms and debussy. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was born during the night of 5 to 6 january 1920 in brescia, italy. He began his musical training at the age of four at the istituto musicale venturi under the direction of paolo chimeri. This is the best the most romantic, the most heartfelt, the funniest carnaval ever recorded. This is the best the noblest, the grandest, the most tragic ballade in g minor ever recorded. 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. Claude debussy was a universal genius, known for his originality and creativity. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bio, albums, pictures.
June 12, 1995 lugano, switzerland the celebrated italian pianist and pedagogue, arturo benedetti michelangeli, began music lessons at the age of 3, initially with the violin, but quickly switched to the piano. 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. Although he could play the entire piano repertoire by the age of 20, he is best remembered for his interpretations of classical repertoire as well as debussy and ravel. The orchard music, naxosofamerica on behalf of urania records, and 1 music rights. Preludes book 2 by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Michelangeli is scrupulous in his attention to debussys indications, and i think it is why his reading of book 2 is so much more cogent. Michelangeli was famous for having canceled nearly as many performances as he gave, and he committed little of his vast repertory to disc. Michelangelis carnaval, the earliest recording on the disc, is far less strongly characterised than most of the great performances of the work. Michelangeli is scrupulous in his attention to debussy s indications, and i think it is why his reading of book 2 is so much more cogent. Born in brescia, italy, he began music lessons at the age of.
This box set collects together all michelangelis dg recordings, made over a period of thirty years or so. Around the age of ten he began piano studies at the milan conservatory with giovanni anfossi and graduated with a diploma in piano at the age of thirteen. Claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. Arturo benedetti michelangeli piano bach cantatas website.
Benedetti michelangeli spielt debussy arturo benedetti. When two musical giants meet the consequence is an extraordinary performance recorded for now and posterity. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2 ondine. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 10cd cd documents 223500. Arturo benedetti michelangeli january 5, 1920 june 12, 1995 was an italian classical pianist. En 1996, testament publiera son concert au royal festival hall du 4 mars 1957, ou figure egalement ces memes schumann, mais aussi quelques debussy et chopin. Arturo benedetti michelangeli suona claude debussy preludi 2 libro a vienna 1982. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Arturo benedetti michelangeli telecharger et ecouter les. Arturo benedetti michelangeli chopin piano sonata no 2 in bflat minor, op 35 duration. Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude debussy. Childrens corner by arturo benedetti michelangeli and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited.
Michelangeli dvd by jed distler on january 27, 2008 in dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in. However, this commemorative fervour, very often linked to concert events or discographic releases of high artistic value, was not followed by a systematic scientific project for safeguarding those. Arturo benedetti michelangeli, italian pianist best known for his interpretations of romantic music, particularly that of claude debussy. With nagai and rouvier the first two pieces are slow, with the result that it seems to take a long time for the performance to get going. Arturo benedetti michelangeli plays debussy arturo.
Immediately after the death of arturo benedetti michelangeli, who passed away in lugano on 12th june 1995, the initiatives to his memory multiplied throughout the world. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands. He studied at the milan conservatory at the age of eleven and developed the reputation of being a perfectionist with his recordings. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was born on january 5, 1920 in brescia, lombardy, italy. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Yet, at times, notably in chiarina, and aveu, the perfect correspondence between sound, vision and impeccable technique provides a few seconds of sheer perfection. Arturo benedetti michelangeli bachs instrumental works. The arturo benedetti michelangeli documentation centre. Mit debussy preludes book i setzte michelangeli einen, bis heute gultigen ma. Find arturo benedetti michelangeli credit information on allmusic. He died on june 12, 1995 in lugano, ticino, switzerland.
Michelangeli, arturo benedetti, debussy, claude preludes. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 1920 1995 was born in brescia, italy. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was an italian classical pianist. Listen to music from arturo benedetti michelangeli like debussy. One of the most enigmatic and compelling performers of the 20th century, michelangeli was, paradoxically, one of the leastheard of his generation. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. With michelangeli only the second piece feuilles mortes is slow. Claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli images 1. Product family debussy preludes images michelangeli. Bach scarlatti galuppi hommage a arturo benedetti michelangeli. Many music lovers believe the legendary arturo benedettimichelangeli was the greatest italian pianist of the 20th century.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from arturo benedetti michelangeli. Arturo benedetti michelangeli was one of the most remarkable pianists of the 20th century. Debussy preludes book ii richter aldeburgh 67 duration. 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. Claude debussy, arturo benedetti michelangeli debussy. Italian folk songs arrangements by arturo benedetti. The last recital claude debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli, piano. Arturo benedetti michelangeli 5 january 1920 12 june 1995 was an italian classical pianist. Arturo benedetti michelangeli pianist, artist of the past. Fifty years of music with my husband, arturo michelangeli. He later entered milan conservatory as a piano student of giuseppe anfossi, graduating at age 14. The arturo benedetti michelangeli edition debussy preludes book 1 citta del vaticano 29 april 1977. He subsequently went on to continue his musical education in milan, where he studied piano and composition under giovanni.
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