Debussy, the composer, was greatly influenced by Symbolist poets and painters, translating images and sensory experiences into music.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using a Bechstein concert piano at the Koidego Bunka Kaikan in Uonuma City, Niigata, a hall known for its extremely low noise level.
Instruments
The Bechstein piano used for this recording is a rare instrument that was once played by Andre Watts, a soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Recording & Production
The recording engineer, Gen-ichi Kitami, used B&K microphones with Schoeps microphones to capture both the natural hall acoustics and the high clarity in the high-frequency range sought by the performer, Miho Osawa.
Compositional Technique
Debussy's works are characterized by a wide range of expression, from sweet and graceful to dark and chaotic, sometimes showing ironic humor or passion.
Composer Biography
Despite a poor upbringing, Debussy, the composer, always created graceful works due to his longing for elegance.
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