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Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001

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Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001

Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: Douze Études pour le Piano (1990) Reissue 2001
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 119 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 108 Mb | Scans ~ 59 Mb
Genre: Classical | Label: Philips | # 464 698-2 | Time: 00:47:12

Debussy's Études are really the only set that deserves to be put beside Chopin's. What makes them so special? Like his, they are truly "practice pieces," systematically exploring various aspects of keyboard technique. But at the same time, they are poetic works of art, full of fantasy, charm, and musical invention. Uchida's recording is almost universally regarded as the finest version of these works to appear in modern times. Her playing combines effortless virtuosity with pianistic precision, keeping the music's artistic and pedagogical tendencies in a state of exquisite tension. This disc also established Uchida's claim to be recognized as one of the most interesting and talented pianists now active. You need to hear it.

Review by David Hurwitz

Collectors may want to know how Philips' latest incarnation of Mitsuko Uchida's 1989 Debussy Etudes differs from earlier CD issues. A 2001 reissue in Philips' "50 Great Recordings" series offered 24-bit remastering that yielded more palpable room ambience, clearer definition, and a more natural equalization of the piano than the excellent-sounding original release. The warmer, rounder impact I glean from the present "Originals" transfer appears to result from slightly beefing up the bass. Admittedly, these are hair-splitting considerations, and you can't go wrong with either reissue, but if you already own the 2001 version (my personal preference), you need not replace it.

Uchida's interpretations are distinguished by her ability to reconcile fastidious observation of the composer's markings with her acute instincts for nuance and flexibility. The first etude's burlesqued piano-practice scales are clearly articulated without ever sounding notey, while the three double-note etudes stand out for supple, ultra-secure fingerwork and ravishing tone color. Uchida's stunning dispatch of the seventh etude, "Pour les huit doigts", adds up to a master class on the subject of when and when not to pedal.

So does the pianist's vividly characterized eighth etude. Here's a case where taking interpretive liberties works to the music's benefit. For example, Debussy wants the penultimate measures sustained. However, Uchida lifts the pedal on the second to last measure so that the final cluster makes a more surprising and humorous impact. She leans into etude eleven's gorgeous polytextural writing for all it's worth, and brings sweeping ferocity to the chord/octave leaps in the final etude's outer sections. In short, Uchida's Debussy Etudes proudly retains its status as a classic, notwithstanding subsequent and serious rivalry from Florent Bouffard (Harmonia Mundi) and Ju-Ying Song (Pro Piano). Absolutely essential!

Review by Jed Distler, ClassicsToday.com

Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001



Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001



Tracklist:

01. Livre I - I. pour les 'cinq doigts' d'après Monsieur Czerny (02:53)
02. Livre I - II. pour les Tierces (03:38)
03. Livre I - III. pour les Quartes (05:42)
04. Livre I - IV. pour les Sixtes (04:20)
05. Livre I - V. pour les Octaves (03:13)
06. Livre I - VI. pour les huit doigts (01:33)
07. Livre II - VII. pour les Degrés chromatiques (02:08)
08. Livre II - VIII. pour les Agréments (04:59)
09. Livre II - IX. pour les Notes répétées (03:22)
10. Livre II - X. pour les Sonorités opposées (05:22)
11. Livre II - XI. pour les Arpèges composés (04:54)
12. Livre II - XII. pour les Accords (05:08)


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Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001

Mitsuko Uchida - Claude Debussy: 12 Etudes for Piano (1990) Reissue 2001

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