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Classical Aficionados: Please Suggest Debussy Solo Piano recordings

After decades of failing to discover a compelling entry point into Classical, Debussy's solo piano works have captured my interest, perhaps because I can hear a connection with Jazz piano players I enjoy. 

I've enjoyed the Arrau versions from later in the Chilean's career on Spotify. There are a  few CDs available that I plan to buy but I haven't found any CDs of the Debussy recordings he did earlier in his career. Can anyone send me a link?

Which other pianists are renowned for interpreting these works? 

And now that I think of it, another question: What are the best online sources for Classical CDs? 

 

 

 

stuartk
stuartk OP
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@newbee

Thanks - I figured that out. Just ordered it from US seller on Ebay. 

@edcyn

Will check out the Entremont. Thank you.

@antigrunge2

Thanks.

edcyn
1,876 posts
 

@newbee --I just listened to the Bavouset via Qobuz.  Truly worthwhile. And better sound than my old Entremont. Now I got two  keepers!

newbee
4,751 posts
 

edcyn, Glad you like it. You just can't have too much Debussy. :-) Now for something a bit more relaxed, try Ogawa's. She's really pretty good! Recording is too.

stuartk OP
2,346 posts
 

@newbee 

Just ordered the Bavouzet box set. 

I found the Ogawa a bit "soft" in some pieces. 

The Uchida is "firmer" than Bavouzet but as a long-time fan of Jazz players such as JoAnne Brackeen and McCoy Tyner, I'm OK with that. 

Funny -- I also enjoy Bill Evans, so you'd think I'd like Ogawa. 

If I may ask, which other composers of solo piano works would you suggest I explore, based upon my enjoyment of Debussy? 

 

 

 

antigrunge2
1,331 posts
 

Ravel, and Satie, Messiaen and possibly Prokoviev

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