Debussy: Orchestral Works
Bernard Haitink & Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
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iTunes Review
Although Claude Debussy grew to hate the label "Impressionist," there is no denying the affinities between the iridescent color in paintings such as Monet's and the diaphanous textures of Debussy's music. Such musical painting is at its most absorbingly sensual in his greatest orchestral works, which have been recorded often but never better than they are in these strikingly present recordings from the late seventies and early eighties. These Dutch forces--performing on their home turf, the most acoustically perfect concert hall in the world--strike the perfect textural balances and capture every last brush stroke of detail.
Customer Reviews
An Eye Opener! Everyone should take a glance!
Yet again, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra proves their mastery of music literature! Along with Bernard Haitink, this is "the icing on the cake!" The sound is magnificent because of the excellent acoustics within the Concertgebouw's own auditorium. This is really one of the best Debussy interpretations I have ever heard, and I have heard quite a few. Mr. Haitink and the RCO are perfect together! Listen and let the flow of Debussy's musical impressions infiltrate your imagination. Colors and pictures are easily impounded on the mind... Worth adding to any collection... And worth every dime! Impressionists are awesome, along with Haitink and the RCO!
Haitink/Concertgebouw serve up juicy performances
Haitink, as usual, checks his ego at the door and directs a selfless, sensitive performance of these awesome works. No better recorded interpretations are available. Too bad the best "Image" is left off the offerings.
Biography
Born: March 4, 1929 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Genre: Classical
Years Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
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