Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Claude Debussy with this captivating album, "Debussy: La Mer, Images, Jeux & Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune." Released in 1998 by Warner Classics, this collection showcases the brilliance of Debussy's orchestral works, offering a rich and diverse listening experience that spans nearly two hours. The album features a stunning array of compositions, including the iconic "La Mer," a masterful depiction of the sea's ever-changing moods, and the evocative "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune," a piece that has become synonymous with Debussy's innovative and impressionistic style. Also included are the vibrant and colorful "Images pour orchestre," the playful and dynamic "Jeux," and the lesser-known but equally captivating "Khamma" and "Printemps," both orchestrated by other composers to bring Debussy's original piano works to life. Conducted by Jean Martinon and performed by the Orchestre National de France, this album is a testament to Debussy's enduring influence and the timeless beauty of his music. Whether you're a longtime fan of classical music or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Debussy: La Mer, CD 111, L. 109: I. De l'aube à midi sur la merClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: La Mer, CD 111, L. 109: II. Jeux de vaguesClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: La Mer, CD 111, L. 109: III. Dialogue du vent et de la merClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Images pour orchestre, CD 118, L. 122, Pt. 1 "Gigues"Claude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Images pour orchestre, CD 118, L. 122, Pt. 2 "Iberia": No. 1, Par les rues et par les cheminsClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Images pour orchestre, CD 118, L. 122, Pt. 2 "Iberia": No. 2, Les Parfums de la nuitClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Images pour orchestre, CD 118, L. 122, Pt. 2 "Iberia": No. 3, Le Matin d'un jour de fêteClaude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Images pour orchestre, CD 118, L. 122: Pt. 3 "Rondes de printemps"Claude Debussy, Jukka-Pekka Saraste, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, CD 87, L. 86Claude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Koechlin: Khamma, CD 132, L. 125: Prélude. Modérement animéClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Koechlin: Khamma, CD 132, L. 125: Première danse. Grave et lentClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Koechlin: Khamma, CD 132, L. 125: Deuxième danse. Assez animéClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Koechlin: Khamma, CD 132, L. 125: Troisième danse. Très lentClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Büsser: Printemps, L. 68: I. Très ModéréClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy / Orch. Büsser: Printemps, L. 68: II. ModéréClaude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Debussy: Jeux, CD 133, L. 126Claude Debussy, Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jukka-Pekka Saraste