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Clair De Lune
Claude Debussy, Philippe Entremont
Clair De Lune
Genre: Classical
 
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Philippe Entremont was really taken for granted as a pianist, both in the U.S. and in his native France. A favorite with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and a staple pianist of the 1960s Columbia catalogue, ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Claude Debussy, Philippe Entremont
Title: Clair De Lune
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony
Release Date: 6/2/1992
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Suites
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 074644817423

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Philippe Entremont was really taken for granted as a pianist, both in the U.S. and in his native France. A favorite with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and a staple pianist of the 1960s Columbia catalogue, Entremont displayed many of the finer points of the French school: precision, proportion, tight rhythm, and a colorful touch. This Debussy collection, a real bargain at budget price, features all of his strengths, in music which belongs in every piano-music collection. His rendering of the Images is particularly delicate and atmospheric. Great music, and a good buy. --David Hurwitz

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Best buy for beginners...and everyone else!
wallykai | CAPITAL FEDERAL Argentina | 05/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Entremont is one of those artists whose popularity came more as a curse than a blessing. Considered by some piano music lovers the Richard Clayderman of classical music, Entremont has been unjustly -- and stupidly -- relegated to the dull realm of piano music anthologies and theme albums. I admit that his playing is sometimes a little theatrical -- after all, Entremont is a virtuoso! You'll be tempted to look at the score. Do it: You'll be surprised at how thoroughly respectful he is of the original music. Don't let his originality deceive you: this man is not Liberace. An absolute highlight of this album is Entremont's interpretation of the Clair de Lune from the Suite Bergamasque. Entremont's technical perfection and intelligence turns this piece into a symphonic poem. You may have heard the Clair de Lune many times; you never heard it this way, though."
Sensitive, Precise, and Moving Music From an Excellent Piani
Classicalfan | Reston, VA USA | 12/18/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Phillipe Entremont is an excellent pianist and this CD is a perfect example of his talent. He performs these selections of Debussy with flawless precision, great sensitivity, grace, and emotional depth.



The performance of the Toccata is dazzling and the performances of Clair de Lune, Reflets dans L'eau, and Hommage a Rameau are among the best I have heard. There are selections on this CD where you can close your eyes and practically feel yourself floating to the stars as you listen to Entremont's moving interpretations of these compositions. The selections on this compilation are very well-chosen and entirely suitable for those seeking an introduction to Debussy's compositions for solo piano, containing a number of his most well-known works, or for those who have several other recordings of Debussy, but would like to have a well-chosen anthology of some of his solo piano compositions on one CD, as interpreted by a very fine pianist with his own distinguished style.



The clarity and dynamic range of these selections is excellent, especially considering that they were recorded in the early 1960's. In addition, the CD booklet has intelligent, well-written, and informative notes. This CD is a great bargain that is easily worth twice its price."
Debussy says
Arda | Turkey | 11/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

""It is my love for music that drives me to liberate it from certain sterile and restrictive traditions.It is a free, open-air art, a bubblingg spring, elemental like the wind, the sky or the sea.It must not become closed and academic" One of the things I miss most about music today is a primal element, a visceral approach. You can fell it in this excellent record."