For those not in the know, Daniel Barenboim (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-Israeli pianist and conductor who is a citizen of Argentina, Israel, Palestine, and Spain.

He is the general music director of the Berlin State Opera, and the Staatskapelle Berlin; he previously served as Music Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris and La Scala in Milan.

Barenboim is known for his work with the West–Eastern Divan Orchestra, a Seville-based orchestra of young Arab and Israeli musicians, and as a resolute critic of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Just release, now Daniel Barenboim performs the music of Claude Debussy on his latest release with Deutsche Grammophon.

Achille-Claude Debussy (22 August 1862 – 25 March 1918), known since the 1890s as Claude-Achille Debussy or Claude Debussy, was a French composer. He and Maurice Ravel were the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music, although Debussy disliked the term when applied to his compositions.

He was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1903. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his use of non-traditional scales and chromaticism influenced many composers who followed.

1. Estampes (3) for Piano by Claude Debussy
Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1903; France

2. Suite bergamasque: 3rd movement, Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy
Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1890/1905; France

3. La plus que lente by Claude Debussy
Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1910; France

4. Elégie by Claude Debussy
Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1915; France

5. Préludes, Book 1 by Claude Debussy
Performer: Daniel Barenboim (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1909-1910; France

One of the most important artists of our time, Daniel Barenboim's ode to his beloved composer is a stunning collection of Debussy pieces in time for the French composer’s centenary.

Inclusive of such works as Estampes, Suite bergamasque and Preludes, Claude Debussy is a classical work of art from start to finish. Indeed, if you ever get the chance, perhaps beforehand or after having listened to this recording, check out 'Daniel Barenboim plays & explains Debussy' on DVD (March 9th, 201, EuroArts Music International).

Just yet another wonderful, this time visual piece that will be seen in 2018 as a range of releases, starting off with this personal collection of the maestro to celebrate the Debussy 100th anniversary year.

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