Hommage à Debussy: Works for Piano CD 1

Featuring

Juliana Steinbach
Claude Debussy

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Performer Biography

Juliana Steinbach, the Brazilian-born pianist on this album, is praised for her fiery temperament and command of the romantic and modern repertoires.

Composition History

Several of Debussy's early pieces, including Rêverie and Mazurka, were sold to multiple publishers in 1891 but remained unpublished for years, sometimes to the composer's dismay.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Debussy, like many composers, was critical of his earliest works in his later years, preferring to be represented by his mature compositions.

Compositional Technique

Debussy's early works, far from being immature, blend robustness, delicate expression, and dancelike rhythms, offering insights into performing his later music.

Composition History

The publication of Debussy's Suite bergamasque in 1905 was forced by the heir of his deceased publisher, George Hartmann, who demanded repayment of advances.

Cultural Impact

Debussy's Rêverie gained new popularity in the USA in 1938 through a popular song adaptation called 'My Reverie' with lyrics by Larry Clinton.

Composer Biography

Claude Debussy's early musical career began around 1880, with influences from composers like Massenet, Delibes, Chabrier, and Fauré, alongside a growing interest in Russian music.