Debussy (1862-1918) - Orchestral Works, Pelleas et Melisande : Pierre Boulez / New Philharmonia, Elisabeth Soderstrom, etc (5CD) - Import 5 CD Box

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Kristjan Jarvi & Baltic

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The ultimate north of 20th century Debussy interpretation - the unprecedented world of French music created by Boulez's well-honed brushstroke.SONY CLASSICAL MASTERS BOX The 21st release of Sony Classical's highly popular budget box "MASTERS BOX". The extensive catalogs of SONY CLASSICAL and RCA RED SEAL, two long-established American classical labels with over 100 years of history, offer a wide selection of classic masterpieces that every music fan should have heard at least once, performed by established artists. This popular series is now being released one after another at budget prices. This year, 10 titles with a strong lineup will be released again. The artwork design is based on a white color scheme, making it easy to spot. The latest remastering at the time of production is used. *This set does not include a booklet. Track listing can be found on the paper jacket of each disc.As a composer, Pierre Boulez has made a major mark on contemporary music through his consistently innovative works, from the promotion of cello music to the use of electronic sound technology, as well as through his extensive activities in conducting, writing, and organizational management. Between 1966 and 1968, Boulez recorded three LPs of Debussy's orchestral works with the New Philharmonia Orchestra under Klemperer and the Cleveland Orchestra under Sell. The three LPs of Debussy's orchestral works recorded by Boulez in 1966-68 with the New Philharmonia Orchestra under Klemperer and the Cleveland Orchestra under Sell, opened up a completely different horizon of interpretation of Debussy's French music from that of conductors born in the 19th century, in that he reproduced the details of orchestration transparently and precisely, and depicted subtle changes in accompaniment patterns and rhythmic patterns with a clarity as if he were applying X-rays to the music. Debussy's interpretation of French music was completely different from the interpretations of French music by conductors born in the 19th century up to that time. The masterly appearance of Boulez in his later years, as seen in his re-recordings for DG, was different from that of Boulez in his later years, when he was at the height of his powers of concentration, and he never lost sight of his passionate and cool-headed approach to precision.And "Pelléas et Mélisande" is Debussy's only opera and one of the few masterpieces of 20th century opera. The tragedy of fatal love unfolding in the fictional country of Almondo, sung with a recitative-like expression, is a work that can be perceived as the ultimate in moderation and refinement. Boulez conducts the piece with an exquisite sonic palette of ambiguity. This is a unique performance from a unique point of view, and is one of the best recordings of the work with a contrasting expression to that of the Karajan recording. The lyrics and translation are not included.