Claude Debussy, a pivotal figure in early 20th-century music, began piano lessons at seven and later studied with Verlaine's mother-in-law, 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 a house-musician.
Interpretation
Slovak-born composer Peter Breiner orchestrated Debussy's Préludes for this recording, aiming to reveal hidden inner melodies in orchestral guise.
Compositional Technique
The Préludes were originally published with titles only at the end of each piece, suggesting they were not essential for the performer.
Performer Biography
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, formed in 1891, received Royal Patronage in 1991 and has a worldwide reputation for its recordings, including eight Grammy® Awards nominations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy's musical language and his sensitive use of orchestral and keyboard textures opened new possibilities for future composers.
Performer Biography
Jun Märkl, the conductor on this album, studied with notable figures like Sergiu Celibidache, Gustav Meier, Leonard Bernstein, and Seiji Ozawa.
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