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Claude Debussy, Martin Jones
Debussy: Complete Piano Music [Box Set]
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (19) - Disc #1
1. Images oubliees: I. Lent (Melancolique et doux) - C. Debussy
2. Images oubliees: II. Sarabande - C. Debussy
3. Images oubliees: III. Tres vite - C. Debussy
4. Valse romantique - C. Debussy
5. Reverie - C. Debussy
6. Danse - C. Debussy
7. Suite Bergamasque: I. Prelude - C. Debussy
8. Suite Bergamasque: II. Menuet - C. Debussy
9. Suite Bergamasque: III. Clair de Lune - C. Debussy
10. Suite Bergamasque: IV. Passepied - C. Debussy
11. Nocturne - C. Debussy
12. Ballade - C. Debussy
13. Mazurka - C. Debussy
14. Pour le piano: I. Prelude - C. Debussy
15. Pour le piano: II. Sarabande - C. Debussy
16. Pour le piano: III. Toccata - C. Debussy
17. Deux Arabesques: I. Andantino con moto - C. Debussy
18. Deux Arabesques: II. Allegretto scherzando - C. Debussy
19. Danse bohemienne - C. Debussy
Track Listings (20) - Disc #2
1. Images, set 1: Reflets dans l'eau - C. Debussy
2. Images, set 1: Hommage a Rameau - C. Debussy
3. Images, set 1: Mouvement - C. Debussy
4. Estampes: Pagodes - C. Debussy
5. Estampes: La soiree dans Grenade - C. Debussy
6. Estampes: Jardins sous la pluie - C. Debussy
7. Masques - C. Debussy
8. D'un cahier d'esquisses - C. Debussy
9. L'isle joyeuse - C. Debussy
10. Images, set 2: Cloches a travers les feuilles - C. Debussy
11. Images, set 2: Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut - C. Debussy
12. Images, set 2: Poissons d'or - C. Debussy
13. Children's Corner: Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum - C. Debussy
14. Children's Corner: Jimbo's Lullaby - C. Debussy
15. Children's Corner: Serenade For The Doll - C. Debussy
16. Children's Corner: The Snow Is Dancing - C. Debussy
17. Children's Corner: The Little Shepherd - C. Debussy
18. Children's Corner: Golliwogg's Cake-walk - C. Debussy
19. Morceau de concours (Piece pour piano) - C. Debussy
20. The Little Nigar (Le Petit Negre) - C. Debussy
Track Listings (24) - Disc #3
1. Preludes, 1Er Livre: I. Danseuses de Delphes - DeBussy
2. Preludes, 1Er Livre: II. Voiles - DeBussy
3. Preludes, 1Er Livre: III. Le vent dans la plaine - DeBussy
4. Preludes, 1Er Livre: IV. 'Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir' - DeBussy
5. Preludes, 1Er Livre: V. Les collines d'Anacapri - DeBussy
6. Preludes, 1Er Livre: VI. Des pas sur la neige - DeBussy
7. Preludes, 1Er Livre: VII. Ce qu'a vu le Vent d'Ouest - DeBussy
8. Preludes, 1Er Livre: VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin - DeBussy
9. Preludes, 1Er Livre: IX. Le serenade interrompue - DeBussy
10. Preludes, 1Er Livre: X. La Cathedrale engloutie - DeBussy
11. Preludes, 1Er Livre: XI. La danse de Puck - DeBussy
12. Preludes, 1Er Livre: XII. Minstrels - DeBussy
13. Preludes, 2e Livre: I. Brouillards - DeBussy
14. Preludes, 2e Livre: II. Feuilles mortes - DeBussy
15. Preludes, 2e Livre: III. Le puerta del Vino - DeBussy
16. Preludes, 2e Livre: IV. 'Les fees sont d'exquises danseuses' - DeBussy
17. Preludes, 2e Livre: V. Bruyeres - DeBussy
18. Preludes, 2e Livre: VI. 'General Lavine' - Excentric - DeBussy
19. Preludes, 2e Livre: VII. La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune - DeBussy
20. Preludes, 2e Livre: VIII. Ondine - DeBussy
21. Preludes, 2e Livre: IX. Hommage a S. Pickwick Esq. P.P.M.P.C. - DeBussy
22. Preludes, 2e Livre: X. Canope - DeBussy
23. Preludes, 2e Livre: XI. Les tierces alternees - DeBussy
24. Preludes, 2e Livre: XII. Feux d'artifice - DeBussy
Track Listings (5) - Disc #4
1. Jeux (poeme dansee) - DeBussy
2. Khamma (legende dansee) - DeBussy
3. La boite a joujoux (ballet pour enfants): I. 1e Tableau - DeBussy
4. La boite a joujoux (ballet pour enfants): II. 2e Tableau - DeBussy
5. La boite a joujoux (ballet pour enfants): III. 3e Tableau - DeBussy
Track Listings (23) - Disc #5
1. Etudes: 1er Livre: I. Pour les 'Cinq doigts' d'apres Monsieur Czerny - C. Debussy
2. Etudes: 1er Livre: II. Pour les Tierces - C. Debussy
3. Etudes: 1er Livre: III. Pour les Quartes - C. Debussy
4. Etudes: 1er Livre: IV. Pour les Sixtes - C. Debussy
5. Etudes: 1er Livre: V. Pour les Octaves - C. Debussy
6. Etudes: 1er Livre: VI. Pour les huit doigts - C. Debussy
7. Etudes: 2e Livre: VII. Pour les Degres chromatiques - C. Debussy
8. Etudes: 2e Livre: VIII. Pour les Agrements - C. Debussy
9. Etudes: 2e Livre: IX. Pour les Notes repetees - C. Debussy
10. Etudes: 2e Livre: X. Pour les Sonorites opposees - C. Debussy
11. Etudes: 2e Livre: XI. Pour les Arpeges composes - C. Debussy
12. Etudes: 2e Livre: XII. Pour les Accords - C. Debussy
13. La plus que lente - C. Debussy
14. Six epigraphes antiques: I. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'ete (To Invoke Pan, God Of The Summer Wind) - C. Debussy
15. Six epigraphes antiques: II. Pour un tombeau sans nom (To A Nameless Tomb) - C. Debussy
16. Six epigraphes antiques: III. Pour que la nuit soit propice (To A Night That It May Be Propitious) - C. Debussy
17. Six epigraphes antiques: IV. Pour la danseuse aux crotales (To The Girl Dancing With Antique Cymbals) - C. Debussy
18. Six epigraphes antiques: V. Pour l'Egyptienne (To The Egyptian) - C. Debussy
19. Six epigraphes antiques: VI. Pour remercier la pluie au matin (To Give Thanks For The Rain In The Morning) - C. Debussy
20. Hommage a Haydn - C. Debussy
21. Berceuse Heroique - C. Debussy
22. Elegie - C. Debussy
23. Page d'album - C. Debussy

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CD Details

All Artists: Claude Debussy, Martin Jones
Title: Debussy: Complete Piano Music [Box Set]
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Nimbus Records
Release Date: 10/7/1997
Album Type: Box set
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Exercise, Ballets & Dances, Ballets, Waltzes, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Ballads, Short Forms, Suites, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 5
SwapaCD Credits: 5
Other Editions: Etudes, Books 1 & 2, Complete Solo Piano Music, Debussy: Piano Music Vol.1, Debussy: Piano Music, Vol. 2, Piano Music
UPC: 710357177323

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Martin Jones' Debussy cycle is more than complete, for he includes the composer's piano scores for his ballets, Khamma, Jeux, and La Boîte á Joujoux. Nimbus' slightly distant mike technique complements Jones' full-bodied sonority. Jones may not let you in on the music's deep, dark secrets, but his clear-headed guidance bespeaks sympathy and insight, whether in the early character pieces or cryptic Prelude and Etude cycles. His quicksilver fingerwork is buttressed with fiber and backbone, which keeps Debussy's impressionistic sound from dematerializing into vapor. Great playing, great price: Go for it! --Dan Davis

CD Reviews

Truly the most 'complete' of all the sets of Debussy's 'comp

Michael S Menut | 08/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Let me start off by counteracting the 2-star review here. For one thing, the 'Clair de Lune 2' is in fact on this set. As well, the liner notes, while not as thorough as others still give significant detail on all the piano works. In fact, I'm doubtful if the man was even received the item listed on this page!

This is a rare compilation, filled with ALL of debussy's works for piano, including the relatively new "images oubliees' as well as all three Ballet scores, "Jeux", "Khamma" and "The Toybox"

The playing is quite distinct and significant to the detail of how Debussy's works may be played. Though I'm not a professional musician so I might be a bit off on that.

It's definitely worth the purchase if you desire to have Debussy's complete piano ouevre all in one bundle. The quality of the recording is equivalnet to the fabled hyperion label, and for good reason. A worthy purchase."

Beautiful Music, Beautiful Playing, Beautiful Sound!

David Borenstein | Red Bank, NJ USA | 06/09/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the first time I've written a review. I felt almost obligated to do so...perhaps because of the one negative review above. This is the best Debussy playing I've heard in a long time. The interpretations are hard to criticise. Fergus-Thompson's playing is sensitive, never rushed, and always at the service of the music. The sound (recorded in Henry Wood Hall, London) is stunning...full, ripe, and reverberent... perfect for this music. If I had to give up 90% of my extensive, carefully chosen classical music collection, this set would remain. And it's a bargain!"

Excellent

Michael S Menut | 05/08/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's great to have this set of all of Debussy's piano music. I've played this at work, over and over again, and it has helped me to become familiar with one of the world's most important composers. Anyone who has never heard the "Suite Bergamasque" should check it out as soon as possible - by any performer. It's an incredibly beautiful piece. I think that, with Debussy, having multiple performances in your collection is a must."