Debussy 150 – Historic Interpretations from the Radio Romania Archive (Audio CD, 2012)

Product Information

• UPC: 5948375002326
• Product Type: Audio CD
• Year of Release: 2012
• Total Running Time: 66:36 minutes
• Condition: Used – Like New
• Manufactured in: Romania
• Performers: Radu Aldulescu, Carlo Zecchi, Silvia Serbescu, Ion Voicu, Maria Fotino, Albert Guttman, Vasile Jianu, Liana Pasquali, Valentin Teodorian, Lisette Georgescu
• Label: Radio Romania

Overview

This commemorative audio CD celebrates the 150th anniversary of Claude Debussy’s birth, one of the world’s greatest and most innovative composers. Released in 2012, the collection features historic recordings from the prestigious Radio Romania Archive. Debussy is widely regarded as a pioneer of musical impressionism, though he himself rejected this label. His music is renowned for its vivid colors, subtle textures, and evocative atmospheres, drawing inspiration from Symbolist literature and Impressionist visual arts. This compilation highlights Debussy’s masterful ability to paint soundscapes that capture nature’s mystery, beauty, and complexity.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD
• Total Length: 66 minutes and 36 seconds
• Condition: Used but in like-new condition
• Notable Performers: Featuring Romanian artists such as Radu Aldulescu (cello), Ion Voicu (violin), and pianist Carlo Zecchi among others
• Content: Historic and archival performances recorded by Radio Romania
• Languages: Instrumental and vocal works with texts by Charles Baudelaire

Interesting Facts

• Historical Significance: The CD was released globally in 2012 to mark 150 years since Debussy’s birth, reflecting the composer’s enduring influence on music worldwide.
• Artistic Innovation: Debussy’s compositions broke away from traditional academic music forms and Romanticism, focusing instead on creating a unique, sensory experience using coloristic harmonies and tone.
• Symbolist and Impressionist Roots: Debussy’s works were deeply inspired by contemporary movements in poetry and painting, aiming to convey mood and atmosphere rather than strict narrative.
• Rare Archival Recordings: This collection includes some of the finest Romanian interpretations of Debussy’s works, preserving valuable performances from renowned Romanian artists.

Track Listing

1. Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp

   • Pastorale (Lento, dolce rubato)
   • Interlude (Tempo di minueto)
   • Finale (Allegro moderato ma risoluto)

2. Sonata for Violin and Piano

   • Allegro vivo
   • Intermede, fantasque et leger
   • Très animé

3. Preludes for Piano

   Syrinx for Solo Flute
   • Dansatoarele din Delphi (The Dancers of Delphi)
   • Serenada întreruptă (Interrupted Serenade)
   • Fata cu părul bălai (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair)
5. Menestreli for Cello and Piano

6. Two Melodies on Poems by Charles Baudelaire

   • Havuzul (The Pool)
   • Reculegere (Meditation)

7. Sonata for Cello and Piano

   • Prologue (Lent, sostenuto e molto risoluto)
   • Serenade (Modérément animé)
   • Finale (Animé, léger et nerveux)

Publishers

Published and distributed by Radio Romania in 2012. This archival CD is a valuable collector’s item for enthusiasts of classical and impressionist music.

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