Debussy | 12 Etudes

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. --David Hurwitz

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Debussy | 12 Etudes
1. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les 'cinq doigts' (d'apres Monsieur Czerny)
2. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Tierces
3. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Quartes
4. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Sixtes
5. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Octaves
6. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les huit doigts
7. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Degres chromatiques
8. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Agrements
9. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Notes repetees
10. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Sonorites opposees
11. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Arpeges composes
12. Douze Etudes pour Piano: Pour les Accords