Compil. US 1999 on RCA Victor Red Seal label
Classical (Impressionist)
Debussy occupies a special place in Van Cliburn's repertoire. One impressionist master communes with another in this enchanting program of musical genius, brilliantly remastered using 24/96 technology. Two Ravel gems round out the disc as sparkling encores. Total Playing Time: 61:39 Digitally remastered in Weiss 24/96 technology using a customized Studer transport with Cello electonics and universally compatable UV22™ Super CD Encoding. Digitally remastered in BMG/RCA Studios, New York City. Original cover art and notes used whenever possible. Debussy recorded in 1972: [1], [7]-[9], [11]: January 22 [2]-[4]: January 20 [5], [6], [10]: January 21 Ravel recorded in 1975: [12]: August 4 [13]: August 12
Claude Debussy p, 1862-1918 FR album by | |
Maurice Ravel p, 1875-1937 FR album by | |
Van Cliburn p, 1934-2013 US piano, album by |
Daniel Guss coordinator, a&r |
Ed Begley engineer |
Marian Conaty engineer, remastering |
Lucy E. Cross liner notes |
John Pfeiffer producer |
Jon M. Samuels reissue producer |
Claude Debussy |
Maurice Ravel |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Études Pour Les Octaves / Etude In Octaves (Douze Études, Book I, No. 5) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 2:42 | ||
2 | La Terrasse Des Audiences Du Clair De Lune / The Terrace For Moonlight Audiences (Douze Préludes, Book II, No. 7) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 4:18 | ||
3 | Clair De Lune (Suite Bergamasque, No. 3) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 5:14 | ||
4 | La Plus Que Lente | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 4:44 | ||
5 | Jardins Sous La Pluie / Gardens In The Rain (Estampes, No. 3) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 3:32 | ||
6 | Rêverie | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 4:49 | ||
7 | Refects Dans L'eau / Reflections In The Water (Images, Set I, No. 1) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 5:32 | ||
8 | Feux D'artifice / Fireworks (Douze Préludes, Book II, No. 12) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 4:10 | ||
9 | La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin / The Girl With The Flaxen Hair (Douze Préludes, Book I, No. 8) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 2:47 | ||
10 | La Soirée Dans Grenade / Evening In Grenada (Estampes, No. 2) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 5:51 | ||
11 | L'Isle Joyeuse / The Isle Of Joy | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 6:38 | ||
12 | Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte / Pavane For A Dead Princess | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 6:45 | ||
13 | Toccata (Le Tombeau De Couperin, No. 6) | Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel - Van Cliburn | 4:05 |
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