I have this CD (where the date of the Pleyel piano on the cover is given correctly as 1873) and love it! A perfect match of pianist and instrument, and an interpretation outstanding for its lyrical warmth, effervescence and feeling of spontaneity. Also, I believe the fairly swift tempi are very much in line with Debussy's metronome markings (and piano rolls), and make a welcome change from the later 20th century tendency to slow things down. This is a performance that leaves me smiling every time I hear it. Brava, Ms. Sasaki! 🙂
This is the greatest most beautiful classical piano music I've ever heard and this is a fantastic interpretation. My favourite interpretation is by Samson François it's just a little more exciting and unpredictable than this one.
I have this CD (where the date of the Pleyel piano on the cover is given correctly as 1873) and love it! A perfect match of pianist and instrument, and an interpretation outstanding for its lyrical warmth, effervescence and feeling of spontaneity. Also, I believe the fairly swift tempi are very much in line with Debussy's metronome markings (and piano rolls), and make a welcome change from the later 20th century tendency to slow things down. This is a performance that leaves me smiling every time I hear it. Brava, Ms. Sasaki! 🙂
Her pulse is so variable.
아름다운 피아노 연주곡 잘 들었습니다~감사합니다~🎵🎹🌿🍀☘🌹🌹☘🍀🌿❤❤
Bravo Hiroko
The instrument is incredibly fitting for Debussy's music!
So beautiful !!! Thank you so much for sharing it...
You're welcome, thank you for enjoying it
My god, this is the best interpretation EVER of the Debussy préludes! And what a magical instrument!
いいよねえ！素晴らしい❗
This is the greatest most beautiful classical piano music I've ever heard and this is a fantastic interpretation. My favourite interpretation is by Samson François it's just a little more exciting and unpredictable than this one.
At last, Debussy on a period piano!
Alexander Melnikov recorded a fine version of Book 2 on an Erard (ca. 1885) for Harmonia Mundi. Recommended. :)