BaL 6.03.21 - Debussy: Études pour piano

[gradus]

Bavouzet sounded wonderful but so I find do many others, it is not a work that anyone would choose to record lacking the necessary technical accomplishment and so I would be happy with any of his suggestions except perhaps performances with poor recorded sound, given the extraordinary piano sounds that Debussy and his interpreters create.

[jonfan]

A hugely enjoyable BAL with music, as a sort of pianist, I know nothing about. IB is not used enough for talking about music. He knows his stuff, has reasoned opinions and is enthusiastic and joyful about the music which in turn excites the listener.

[vinteuil]

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... yes, much to enjoy here - many rewarding performances, and Ian Burnside's infectious knowledgeable enthusiasm.

I was particularly taken by the Werner Haas and the Ohlsson (in addition to the wonderful Bavouzet, Gieseking, Thibaudet, Uchida... )

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[gurnemanz]

A hugely enjoyable BAL with music, as a sort of pianist, I know nothing about. IB is not used enough for talking about music. He knows his stuff, has reasoned opinions and is enthusiastic and joyful about the music which in turn excites the listener.

Agree ... and it only emphasised the annoying pointlessness of the interview format. I sent off another email to the programme to that effect. Whistling in the wind no doubt.

Pleased to hear Monique Haas mentioned.

[Ein Heldenleben]

A hugely enjoyable BAL with music, as a sort of pianist, I know nothing about. IB is not used enough for talking about music. He knows his stuff, has reasoned opinions and is enthusiastic and joyful about the music which in turn excites the listener.

He was once a R3 presenter and it is , in my view , very much to be regretted that he is no longer employed in that capacity as he really knows what he is talking about . Still broadcasting’s loss is the lieder singer’s gain...

[kuligin]

Such a contrast to last week, Burnside showed immediately he knew the music and recordings. Good examples showing contrasts between differing performances, even mentioned the ones he could not include but felt well worth hearing. Andrews scripted interjections not intrusive and well handled by Burnside. Enjoyable and informative.

[Nick Armstrong]

My first recording of these was Yvonne Loriod on Erato - a technically exhausting performance for my taste on a very hard-toned piano. My last, Peter Frankl on the cheap Turnaround series (Vol 3), tends rather too much in the opposite direction for me, being all-too unassuming and lacking in punch. My vinyl copy has now worn out.

I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation from among currently available recordings?

Opinions would be most gratefully received.

S-A

S_A’s 2011 thread now merged with this one.

[Pulcinella]

Agree ... and it only emphasised the annoying pointlessness of the interview format. I sent off another email to the programme to that effect. Whistling in the wind no doubt.

Pleased to hear Monique Haas mentioned.

I must have done the aural equivalent of blinking: Werner Haas was mentioned a couple of times (and an extract played), though. That's one of the versions I have, on a Philips Duo.

[edashtav]

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... yes, much to enjoy here - many rewarding performances, and Ian Burnside's infectious knowledgeable enthusiasm.

I was particularly taken by the Werner Haas and the Ohlsson (in addition to the wonderful Bavouzet, Gieseking, Thibaudet, Uchida...

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I agree, a sparkling and informative performance.

[ardcarp]

Such a contrast to last week, Burnside showed immediately he knew the music and recordings. Good examples showing contrasts between differing performances, even mentioned the ones he could not include but felt well worth hearing. Andrews scripted interjections not intrusive and well handled by Burnside. Enjoyable and informative.

[gurnemanz]

I must have done the aural equivalent of blinking: Werner Haas was mentioned a couple of times (and an extract played), though. That's one of the versions I have, on a Philips Duo.

Monique H was on a list of versions he liked but had no to play extracts from.

[Pulcinella]

Monique H was on a list of versions he liked but had no to play extracts from.

Ah; I missed that.

[jayne lee wilson]

Monique H was on a list of versions he liked but had no to play extracts from.

Erato and DG releases of the Etudes here....

https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/search?q=monique+haas+debussy&i=boutique

But if you're really keen to get physical....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Claude-Debussy-Loeuvre-pour-piano/dp/B000005ECJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Monique+haas+debussy&qid=1615063296&rnid=1642204031&s=music&sr=1-1

[gurnemanz]

Great and cheap Monique Haas box has the Etudes. I got it recently and recommended it elsewhere on here.

[Edgy 2]

Great and cheap Monique Haas box has the Etudes. I got it recently and recommended it elsewhere on here.

Thanks gurnemanz, I've just ordered that and this (which other customers apparently also bought) https://www.amazon.co.uk/French-Pian...0EA9RG8G&psc=1