The album was recorded in July 2014 at the Auditorio Manuel de Falla in Granada, Spain, using a Steinway & Sons D piano.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy's guiding principle for his music was that "There is no theory. You merely have to listen. Pleasure is the law."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy used a fictional character named Monsieur Croche, created by himself, to convey some of his views on music, art, and life.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy rejected all classifications of art, including the term 'Impressionist' for his music, considering them irrelevant to the true spirit of the works.
Compositional Technique
The element of water is a recurring theme in several pieces on this album, including "Reflets dans L´Eau," "L´Isle Joyeuse," and "Poissons d´Or."
Performer Biography
Claudio Constantini, the pianist on this album, is the first Latin American pianist to record the complete piano works of Claude Debussy.
