CD Review - Building a Library: Debussy: Piano Preludes (Book II)

Andrew McGregor introduces Radio 3's weekly programme devoted to all that's new in the world of recorded music. Building a Library: Debussy: Piano Preludes (Book II) Reviewer - Stephen Plaistow First Choice: (c/w Preludes Book 1, 'Les soirs illumines par l'ardeur du charbon') from disc Debussy Complete Works for Solo Piano, Volume 1 Jean-Efflam Bavouzet (piano) Chandos CHAN10421 (CD) Historic Choice: (c/w 10 Preludes from Book 1; L'isle joyeuse; Cloches a travers les feuilles; La Serenade interrompue; CHOPIN: Ballade No. 3 in A flat major Op. 47; Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54; 4 Mazurkas Op. 24; Barcarolle in F sharp major Op. 60; excerpts from Etudes Op. 10; PROKOFIEV: Dance, Op. 32 No. 1) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) BBC Legends BBCL 4021-2 (2 CDs, Mid Price) Budget Choice: (c/w Preludes Book 1) Martino Tirimo (piano) Regis RRC1111 (CD, Budget) CD Review BAL Catalogue Data bal.debussy: bal.debussy.piano.preludes