{"product_id":"1920805","title":"Steven Osborne - Debussy: Études \u0026 Pour le piano [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebussy may have stipulated 'mains formidables' as the requirement for pianists tackling his \\xc9tudes, but they need a lot more besides.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eIt's clear from these magisterial performances that Steven Osborne's 'formidable hands' are always at the service of a profound musical intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCRITICAL ACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational Piano Recording of the Month\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGRAMOPHONE RECORDING OF THE MONTH, DECEMBER 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBC MUSIC MAGAZINE INSTRUMENTAL CHOICE, DECEMBER 2023 \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'rarely have mastery and sensitivity been so meticulously and awe-inspiringly combined. Of trenchancy and finesse are at the far from-still centre of the Etudes, then Osborne's realisation of contradictory elements, of pragmatism and poetry, of profound mystery and ambiguity, is unsurpassed.' \\x96 International Piano\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Time and again there are details that tickle the ear, revealing the anarchic brilliance of Debussy's vision. [\\x85] What a magnificent way to conclude this extraordinary reappraisal of Debussy's solo piano music.' \\x96 Gramophone Recording of the Month, December 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e' [These works] need a pianist of vast technical capability, an incredible sensitivity to the layering, colour and quality of sound, seamless rubato and, in Debussy's own words, 'remarkable hands'. In Steven Osborne, we have such a musician. [\\x85] Technique and artistry are perfectly allied.' \\x96 BBC Music Magazine, Instrumental Choice December 2023 *****\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLIMELIGHT EDITORS CHOICE JANUARY 2024 \u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Osborne is in magnificent form, offering his characteristic clarity and intelligence, as well as an abundance of artistry. The Sarabande from Pour le piano is beautifully shaped, while the Toccata that follows demonstrates his control and sparkling technique.' \\x96 Limelight *****\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Steven Osborne brings technical agility and remarkable interpretative skills to these performances. They are replete with magic, great beauty, and a sympathetic understanding. This is complimented by a vibrant recording.' \\x96 MusicWeb International\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eCLAUDE DEBUSSY: Early and late piano pieces (CDA68390)\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A total delight'- BBC Music Magazine\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was transfixed by the beauty and clarity of this recital.' - BBC Music Magazine\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eSERGEI RACHMANINOV: Piano Sonata No 1 \u0026amp; Moments musicaux (CDA68365)\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I can't imagine this being better played.'- BBC Record Review\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'When [Osborne] pulls the full stops out, it's awe-inspiring...the ultimate build in the finale is astounding.'- BBC Music Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtudes, L143 I. Pour Les Cinq Doigts (D'apres Monsieur Czerny)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII. Pour Les Tierces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII. Pour Les Quartes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIv. Pour Les Sixtes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV. Pour Les Octaves\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVi. Pour Les Huit Doigts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVii. Pour Les Degres Chromatiques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViii. Pour Les Agrements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIx. Pour Les Notes Repetees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eX. Pour Les Sonorites Opposees\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXi. Pour Les Arpeges Composes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXii. Pour Les Accords\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour Le Piano, L95 I. Prelude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eII. Sarabande\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIII. 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