Debussy (1862-1918) - Debussy Etudes, Messiaen Les Fauvettes de l'Herault : Roger Muraro(P) - Import CD

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Debussy (1862-1918)

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Piano prodigy Roger Mourlot Debussy's Exercises! The world premiere recording of Messiaen's secret piece "The Insectivores in Hérault," which was performed for the 100th anniversary of Debussy's birth at Toppan Hall in Tokyo on June 23, 2017. The performance of this work, which was kept in an unfinished state in the "Messiaen Archive" established in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, and meticulously reconstructed by Muraro, a Messiaen professional who studied under Yvonne Loriot, attracted a great deal of attention. This "Hérault" was originally a work that Messiaen had worked on for the 100th anniversary of Debussy's birth (1961). Mourlot has now released it in its entirety to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death! In addition, the coupling, Debussy's 12 Difficult Exercises (all pieces), is a work that Debussy dedicated to Chopin. In 1961, the year after the 100th anniversary of Debussy's birth, Messiaen was asked to write a memorial work for Debussy.At that time, Messiaen had just conceived of a concerto for "On the Birds of Hérault," which was to be a work commemorating the 100th anniversary of Debussy's birth. (Incidentally, Yvonne Loriot was also the first French woman pianist to perform Debussy's 12 exercises in her repertoire.) The work (unfinished) was to be dedicated to Yvonne Loriot, but Messiaen also paid tribute to Debussy in his dedication: "To Debussy, a lover of nature...". This unfinished concerto will be performed as a solo piano work titled "Insectivores on the Hérault - Concerto for the Mediterranean Coast" (insectivores are birds that live along the Mediterranean coast). The colorful colors, the wonderful sound depiction of the birds' singing, and the world that reminds us of nature, are all signs of the respect that Messiaen had for Debussy. Furthermore, Debussy dedicated the Exercises to Chopin.Anyway, Muraro's easy and superb technique is brilliant, and this is a remarkable disc! King International

Tracklisting:

1.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: I. Pour les "cinq doigts" - d'apres Monsieur Czerny. Sagement
2.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: II. Pour les tierces. Moderato, ma non troppo
3.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: III. Pour les quartes. Andantino con moto
4.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: IV. Pour les sixtes. Lento
5.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: V. Pour les octaves. Joyeux et emporte, librement rythme
6.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre I: VI. Pour les huit doigts. Vivamente, molto leggiero e legato
7.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: VII. Pour les degres chromatiques. Scherzando, animato assai
8.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: VIII. Pour les agrements. Lento, rubato e leggiero
9.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: IX. Pour les notes repetees. Scherzando
10.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: X. Pour les sonorites opposees. Modere, sans lenteur
11.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: XI. Pour les arpeges composes. Dolce e lusigando
12.Douze Etudes pour le piano: Livre II: XII. Pour les accords. Decide, rythme, sans lourdeur
13.Fauvettes de l'Herault - Concert des garrigues - Pour piano seul: Premiere section A
14.Fauvettes de l'Herault - Concert des garrigues - Pour piano seul: Deuxieme section B
15.Fauvettes de l'Herault - Concert des garrigues - Pour piano seul: Troisieme section A'