Debussy - Claire De Lune (Godenne, 1916)

Suite Bergamasque: Moonlight (Claire De Lune) · Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy Plays His Finest Works

℗ 2013 Bringins Music

Released on: 2013-03-07

Composer: Claude Debussy
Pianist: Suzanna Godenne

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Piano rolls were first introduced in the late 19th century, and they quickly became a popular way to reproduce music at a time when phonographs and other recording technologies were still in their infancy. Piano rolls are essentially rolls of paper that are perforated with holes that correspond to specific notes on a piano keyboard. When the roll is passed over a device called a player piano, the holes activate a series of mechanical levers that play the notes in sequence, effectively "performing" the piece of music that is recorded on the roll. Piano rolls were a significant development because they allowed for the mass distribution of recorded music, which in turn helped to popularize the piano as an instrument and bring classical and popular music to a wider audience. Piano rolls also enabled the preservation of performances by pianists who were no longer alive, and they remain a valuable historical resource for studying the interpretation and style of pianists from the past.

Suzanne Godenne was a French pianist who was closely associated with the music of Claude Debussy. She was born in Paris in 1885 and began studying the piano at a young age. Godenne's musical career took off in the early 20th century, and she quickly established herself as one of the leading interpreters of Debussy's music. She was especially renowned for her performances of Debussy's piano works, and her playing was praised for its sensitivity, clarity, and technical virtuosity. In addition to her performances, Godenne was also an important figure in the promotion of Debussy's music, and she worked closely with the composer to ensure the accuracy of her interpretations. Godenne's relationship with Debussy was one of mutual admiration and respect, and her playing was often cited by Debussy as an ideal representation of his musical style. Godenne's legacy as a performer and interpreter of Debussy's music continues to be celebrated by music lovers and critics today.

[equalsfish]

I like the speed of this, it makes a completely different mood.

[christopherdew]

Perhaps composers should not be let loose on their own compositions!