To achieve a broader palette and different textures, Marina Baranova used various instruments on the album, including an Una Corda, Fender Rhodes, prepared piano, and a C. Bechstein grand piano.
Interpretation
Marina Baranova's album 'Unfolding Debussy' explores a 'shadow' side of Debussy's music, influenced by his turbulent private life and his admiration for darker poets like Baudelaire.
Performer Biography
Pianist Marina Baranova, who 'sees' sounds as colors, has been captivated by Claude Debussy's music since first playing 'Clair de Lune' at age nine.
Interpretation
Marina Baranova describes her approach to Debussy's music as 'unfolding,' like origami, to explore the 'folds and cracks' and discover deeper meanings.
Album & Artwork
The album's concept follows an arc from night to day, anchored by Debussy's 'Clair de Lune' and concluding with 'Clair de Solenne,' an original composition by Marina Baranova dedicated to her daughter.
Recording & Production
Unusually for a classical pianist, Marina Baranova sings on several tracks, describing it as an intuition and a way to bring clarity to the music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Claude Debussy's colorful and evocative musical style was influenced by literature, visual art, and the Symbolist movement, as well as other composers.
