Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli is a clear first choice for Debussy in my household. My wife refers to him as "God's cocktail pianist."
Classical Aficionados: Please Suggest Debussy Solo Piano recordings
After decades of failing to discover a compelling entry point into Classical, Debussy's solo piano works have captured my interest, perhaps because I can hear a connection with Jazz piano players I enjoy.
I've enjoyed the Arrau versions from later in the Chilean's career on Spotify. There are a few CDs available that I plan to buy but I haven't found any CDs of the Debussy recordings he did earlier in his career. Can anyone send me a link?
Which other pianists are renowned for interpreting these works?
And now that I think of it, another question: What are the best online sources for Classical CDs?
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@stuartk, your gracious word of apology is accepted. And I commend your exploration of music new to you -- there's a lot to discover! In addition to Debussy -- an excellent choice, esp. for one coming from a jazz-listening background -- you might also look into Maurice Ravel and Eric Satie. And then there's Beethoven, who might be said to have invented boogie-woogie in the second movement of his piano sonata No. 32. |