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Arturo Michelangeli – Debussy Reflets dans l’eau

Pianist: Arturo Michelangeli playing Claude Debussy’s “Reflets dans l’eau” in D-flat major from Images Book 1. “Reflets dans l’eau” translates to “Reflections in the Water.” This pianist was hailed as the most mathematical in the 20th century. Aside from Gould, Michelangeli was considered a “human metronome.” I find his Debussy ~slightly~ dry, but still amazingly colorful. contradictory statement, i know. Images Book 1 consists of three pieces, all composed within 1904 and 19. I’m intersted to know, DO YOU CONSIDER DEBUSSY “IMPRESSIONISTIC?” if not.. what do YOU think he is?

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    2. @NoGee06 Apologies, I was probably being rather defensive. I just think that Michelangeli’s version of this is probably the most perfect, beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. I understand he seems anal, overly precise and cold to some (I don’t much like his Chopin compared to Richter’s really), but his restraint up until the end when he lets everything go is explosive… God, did I say that pretentious load of b’lava?

      There’s something going on beneath the notes I don’t think people pick upon.

    5. This is wonderful :) The music is entrancing, but I’ll admit I enjoy the tail-coat and the shoes even more!

    6. he makes the notes turn into water…they dont just sound like it…they ARE water . i love his playinggggg

    7. Arturo Michelangeli plays fantastically beautiful!!!!! I wish that he also played Jeux d’eau by Ravel!!!!!!!!!!!! He could probably have smashed in beauty both Georges Cziffra, Sviatoslav Richter and Martha Argerich’s superb versions….. lol

    8. Both Debussy and his mentor Satie disliked being called “impressionist”, in their own day. Satie billed himself as a “phonometrician” (meaning “someone who measures sounds”)
      I believe, from a century’s distance, and no witness, that Debussy was by far the stronger performer, and works from either demand subtleties beyond master’s level to fully present the gossamer beauty suggested in even their middle works.

    9. @jamesjonesrocket
      (…) that which we call a rose
      By any other name would smell as sweet (…)

      Your comment made me laugh. Have a nice day! (And excuse my poor English)

    10. Michelangeli produces a perfect and iridescent wonderworld.
      I think his hieratic attitude goes perfectly well with this almost untouchable landscape he miracolously manages to bring to life.

      Eternity!

    12. @Traveler246 pls get yo’ english straight, it shud be, Dat shit be tight, my man, Holmes, yo.

    16. @jamesjonesrocket From urban dictionnary “The term probably originated from boxing where close, tight punches are considered good form, whereas wild, open punches are poor form. If a fighter starts to swing wildly (throwing haymakers), his coach might yell out something like “Tighten up!” or “keep that shit tight!”.

    20. The epitome of cool. Doesn’t even break a sweat. I love hearing him play, but watching him conveys his mastery even more. Priceless footage. Thanks

    25. I actually think that Satie’s “phonometric” ways stifled his talent. Don’t get me wrong, I love his work, especially the gymnopedies, but I also understand why you’d think his music could not keep up with Debussy’s.