Clair de Lune: Debussy's Impressionist Masterpieces – Orchestral & Piano Works (Audio CD)

UPC: 5703976102987 

MPN: 9010-2 

Brand Name: A-Play Classics

Overview

This 1998 Audio CD reissue from A-Play Classics gathers some of Claude Debussy's most celebrated orchestral and piano works, offering a definitive taste of French Impressionist Classical Music. Titled after the iconic "Clair de Lune," the compilation features the epic Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and the evocative symphonic sketches La Mer, performed by the Philharmonic Slavonica and the Symphony Orchestra (ORF). The CD is completed by essential solo piano pieces, including the full Children's Corner Suite and Arabesque No. 1. This collection is a superb and affordable way to experience the shimmering colors and delicate atmospheres of Debussy's genius.

Product Features

• Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue, Digital Recording (DDD)
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Impressionist, Symphonic Poem, Orchestral, Solo Piano
• Catalogue No.: 9010-2
• Record Label: A-Play Classics
• Country of Release: Made in Europe (Printed in the EC)
• Released: 1998 (Reissue of Clair De Lune)
• Conductors: Alfred Scholz, Milan Horvat
• Orchestra: Philharmonic Slavonica, Symphony Orchestra (ORF)
• Pianists: Dieter Goldman, Jurica Maurai

Interesting Facts

• The Essence of Impressionism: Claude Debussy (1862–1918) is the father of musical Impressionism, using sound to evoke atmosphere and imagery. This CD collects his most famous examples: the ethereal flute solo of Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (1894) and the three majestic sketches of La Mer (1905), which masterfully depict the sea's shifting moods and colors.
• The Popular Piano Repertoire: The inclusion of "Clair de Lune" (from Suite Bergamasque), "Jardins sous la pluie" (from Estampes), and Arabesque No. 1 showcases Debussy’s talent for creating intimate, shimmering keyboard miniatures that are cornerstones of the piano repertoire.
• Children's Corner Suite: This album features the complete Children's Corner suite (1908), dedicated to Debussy’s daughter. The pieces, named in English, are beloved for their playful, often witty character, from the academic parody of "Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum" to the famous ragtime satire, "Golliwog's Cakewalk."
• Conductor Alfred Scholz: Conductor Alfred Scholz (sometimes credited under pseudonyms) is known for recordings of European orchestras that offer accessible and dynamic interpretations of the classical repertoire, ensuring wide public enjoyment of these symphonic masterpieces.

Track Listing

1. Prélude Á L' Aprés-Midi D' Un Faune 10:15

La Mer (Three Symphonic Sketches)

1. From Dawn To Midday On The Sea 9:02
2. Play Of The Waves 6:30

3. Dialogue Between Wind And Waves 8:11

4. "Clair De Lune" From Suite Bergamasque 5:26

5. "Jardins Sous La Pluie" From Estampes 4:12

Children's Corner, Suite

1. Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum 2:07
2. Jimbo's Lullaby 3:08
3. Serenade For A Doll 2:15
4. The Snow Is Dancing 2:49
5. The Little Shepherd 2:24

6. Golliwog's Cakewalk 3:00

7. Arabesque No. 1, In E Major 4:00

Publishers

• Label: A-Play Classics (9010-2)
• Phonographic Copyright (p) & Copyright (c): Long Island / Bellevue Entertainment
• Pressed By: Tocano – 26295

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