Debussy: 20 Favourites for Piano
Martino Tirimo
“this may yet prove to be one of the finest Debussy cycles on record” “Tirimo has a quite exceptional temperamental affinity … (he takes) us into Debussy’s world and lets us experience its magic … do acquire it if you appreciate fine Debussy playing” (Gramophone)
“probably first choice for those wanting a modern digital recording of the complete set…playing is very fine, recording most realistic and natural” (Penguin Guide)
[1] Clair de Lune (from Suite Bergamasque) 5:23Children’s Corner Suite (16:27)
[2] Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum 2:24[3] Jimbo’s Lullaby 3:31[4] Serenade for the Doll 2:33[5] The Snow is Dancing 2:31[6] The Little Shepherd 2:32[7] The Golliwog’s Cakewalk 2:52[8] Arabesque No.1 4:29Preludes (selection from Book I)
[9] The Hills of Anacapri / Les Collines d’Anacapri 3:10[10] Girl with the flaxen hair / Fille aux cheveaux de Lin 2:45[11] The Interrupted Serenade / La Sérénade Interrompu 2:39[12] The Submerged Cathedral / La Cathédrale Engloutie 5:57[13] Minstrels 2:26[14] Général Lavine – Eccentric (from Book II) 2:50Estampes
[15] Pagodes 5:56[16] An Evening in Granada (La Soirée dans Grenade) 6:04[17] Gardens in the Rain (Jardins sous la Pluie) 3:51Images
[18] Reflections in the Water (Reflets dans l’eau) (Book I) 5:24[19] Goldfish (Poissons d’or) (Book II) 4:26[20] The Happy Island (L’Isle Joyeuse) 6:31