A standout tribute to Debussy's sparkling piano works

A standout tribute to Debussy's sparkling piano works

‘It is not only the individual sounds that impress, but also Melnikov’s ability to combine seemingly contradictory textures, with sharply drawn detail surrounded by a shimmering haze as if multiple pianos are being used. This is indeed compelling pianism.’

Debussy

Préludes - Book II; La mer (arr. piano duet)*

Alexander Melnikov, *Olga Pashchenko (piano)

Harmonia Mundi HMM 902302   63:32 mins

Freya Parr

Published: July 4, 2018 at 1:43 pm

‘It is not only the individual sounds that impress, but also Melnikov’s ability to combine seemingly contradictory textures, with sharply drawn detail surrounded by a shimmering haze as if multiple pianos are being used. This is indeed compelling pianism.’

Debussy

Préludes - Book II; La mer (arr. piano duet)*

Alexander Melnikov, *Olga Pashchenko (piano)

Harmonia Mundi HMM 902302 63:32 mins

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Freya Parr

Digital Editor and Staff Writer, BBC Music Magazine

Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's digital editor and staff writer, editing and writing on all styles of music across both the website and print magazine. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music. She's a regular sea shanty singer, folk obsessive and occasional flautist, pianist, organist and musical theatre director.
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