The two books of preludes are central to debussys piano writing and giesekings performances of them are supposedly iconic. The complete piano works 5 cds warner classics walter gieseking on allmusic 2017. Originally recorded in 1953 and 1954 in monaural sound, walter gieseking s magisterial performances of debussy s preludes were first released on cd in 1987 as a single disc, and they have been reissued in various guises many times since. His interpretations of debussy were justly celebrated.
A nearunparalleled pianistic sorceror, gieseking effectively defined debussys piano music for the 20th century. Unhappily, the technology emi possessed at the time these renditions of the preludes were captured, in 1953 and 1954, does only marginal justice to him. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Publication date 1969 topics piano music, suites piano, unlocked recordings digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language no linguistic content. The complete works for piano to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Complete your walter gieseking plays debussy collection. You are bidding on preowned 3 lp box set, gieseking plays debussy, preludes, books i and ii, childrens corner suite, suite bergamasque. A tall, hulking man walked on to the stage at carnegie hall last week, bent himself into an awkward bow at the piano, and played superbly bachs partita no. Nov 16, 2015 debussy composed and published his celebrated 24 preludes in two books. Gieseking recorded all of debussy s keyboard works, but his interpretation of the composers two books of.
The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd. This double cd contains a very generous collection of major debussy piano works including both books of preludes, pour the piano, estampes, both sets of images and childrens corner. Walter wilhelm gieseking 5 november 1895 26 october 1956 was a frenchborn german pianist and composer quotes about gieseking. Sviatoslav richter plays debussy preludes book i duration.
Gieseking recorded all of debussys keyboard works, but his interpretation of the composers two books of preludes have especially attained classic status. That gieseking was the master of interpreting debussy s piano works, during his lifetime is beyond question and to have almost all the piano works in one box set, at such a modest price, is wonderful. Debussy, c preludes, book 1 gieseking 1953 classical naxos. Preludes debussy walter gieseking what the west wind saw the girl with linen hair columbia disc n li 161 all our records are used. Ital disc walter gieseking and hans rosbaud play beethoven and mozart. Walter gieseking complete bach recordings on deutsche. Born in lyon, france, the son of a german doctor and lepidopterist, gieseking first started playing the piano at the age of four, but without formal instruction. Major classical artists often rerecord their specialties, from stokowskis four scheherezades to umpteen karajan beethoven cycles. Claude debussy by walter gieseking preludes book one. Gieseking was an extraordinary stylist and perhaps the centurys greatest sonorist. Walter giesekings set of both books of the debussy preludes is a different matter one of the great classics of the gramophone. I am a oneperson operation and take the time necessary to make sure that you are completely satisfied.
Gieseking recorded the complete piano music of debussy and ravel in the early 1950s for emi, of which only the debussy preludes have appeared on cd emi cdh 7 61004 2. Find walter gieseking discography, albums and singles on allmusic. In characterisation and tonal wizardry, these performances still hold their own. His playing is thoughtful and precise, captured with pristine clarity. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book ii, no. Aug 01, 2019 gieseking leimer piano technique free ebook download as pdf file.
His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. On this breathtaking audiophile download, walter gieseking delivers flawless renditions of these treasured pieces. Preowned 3 lp set gieseking plays debussy, preludes, books. Walter wilhelm gieseking 5 november 1895 26 october 1956 was a frenchborn german pianist and composer. View all records by claude debussy walter gieseking for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. During the first part of the nineteenth century the arpeggiation of chords in piano music became piano b piano for beginners 6th ed. The individual insights are endless, so is the extraordinary feeling for the musics evocation and atmosphere. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection. Walter gieseking s set of both books of the debussy preludes is a different matter one of the great classics of the gramophone. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book 1 discogs. Walter gieseking, piano debussy preludes, book i complete. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes.
Walter gieseking plays debussy and ravel, classical notes. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book i, no 11 duration. These readings are exquisitely subtle, but critics at the time recalled the even greater glories of gieseking s pre. The complete works for piano walter gieseking on allmusic 1997. Gieseking more or less owned these pieces during his lifetime. Preludes debussy walter gieseking disk columbia n li.
Yes, gieseking follows debussy s score notes pretty meticulously and he serves as a fine conduit for the intentions of the composer, but whilst he observes the lightness of touch required for some of the more subtle pieces, at times he is a little heavyhanded. Bryce morrison declared the album is incomparable and should be in every musicians. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes smoothening, sharpening borders and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes when they are too small e. The complete piano works by walter gieseking from amazons classical music store. Find walter gieseking discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. Gieseking more or less owned these pieces during his lifetime and his performances have been judged as definitive by many critics since they were first issued. Walter gieseking plays scriabin prelude in e major op. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book i, no. Walter gieseking plays debussy by debussy, claude, 18621918. This week is dedicated to some of my favourite piano music, claude debussy s two books of preludes.
Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii shellac discogs. They are played by the legendary walter gieseking and were recorded in 1953 and 1955 the preludes and 1954 the other works on the second cd. Debussy preludes by walter gieseking on amazon music unlimited. Listen to your favorite songs from debussy preludes by walter gieseking now. This week is dedicated to some of my favourite piano music, claude debussys two books of preludes. The 19534 recordings just missed the stereo era, but the. Find great deals on ebay for gieseking and gieseking debussy. For all their reputation, this is another of those cases where subsequent performances have not actually heeded the icon.
Walter gieseking, piano program notes on container preludes, books i and ii. Bruyeres heather but also the name of a town in eastern france. I treat others the way i want to be treated, and that is why my ebay, discogs, and amazon feedback is at 100%. The 19534 recordings just missed the stereo era, but the abbey road mono sound is firstclass. The individual insights are endless, so is the extraordinary feeling for the musics evocation and. Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. News pristine classical 3 may 20 walter gieseking plays. Famous since the fifties, gieseking s performances arrived when anglosaxons and germans needed to find the depth in debussy. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jul 19, 2011 walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book i, no. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog.