Claude Debussy: Images retrouvées

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Stéphane Tétreault
Olivier Hébert-Bouchard
Claude Debussy

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Interpretation

The performers, Olivier Hébert-Bouchard and Stéphane Tétreault, arranged most of the works on this album for cello and piano, aligning their aesthetic with Debussy's known interest in transcription.

Interpretation

The arrangements on this album reflect Debussy's evolving style; as the pieces move closer to his later years, the cello writing becomes more complex, showcasing his inventiveness and technical mastery of the instrument.

Instruments

Stéphane Tétreault, the cellist on this recording, plays a 1707 'Countess of Stainlein, Ex-Paganini' Stradivarius cello, generously loaned to him by Mrs. Sophie Desmarais.

Album & Artwork

The album title, Images retrouvées, and the selection of works were inspired by Claude Debussy's signature from 1915 onwards.

Compositional Technique

Claude Debussy often created piano reductions of his orchestral works for various purposes, including rehearsals, popularizing the music, or for performances by patrons, pupils, or friends.

Recording & Production

This album was produced, recorded, edited, and mixed by Anne-Marie Sylvestre at the Domaine Forget concert hall in Quebec, Canada, from December 11 to 15, 2023.