Debussy: Préludes, Book 2, L. 123 & Suite bergamasque, L. 75
11/13/2015, 16 Tracks, 1:01:18
Featuring
Marita Viitasalo
Claude Debussy
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Composition History
Debussy's Préludes were published with titles at the end of each piece, suggesting they were not absolutely essential for the performer's interpretation.
Composer Biography
Claude Debussy, the composer, began piano lessons at age seven and later studied with Verlaine's mother-in-law, who was allegedly a pupil of Chopin.
Composer Biography
At eighteen, Debussy was employed by Nadezhda von Meck, Tchaikovsky's patroness, as a tutor to her children and house musician.
Composition History
The Prélude 'La puerta del Vino' was inspired by a postcard from Manuel de Falla, a Spanish composer, showing the Alhambra gateway.
Performer Biography
Marita Viitasalo was awarded the Pro Finlandia decoration by the President of the Republic in 2006 for her artistic achievements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy's musical language and his poetic use of the orchestra and keyboard textures opened new possibilities in early 20th-century music.
Performer Biography
Marita Viitasalo, the pianist on this album, has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras in Finland and other Nordic countries.
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