IMPRESSIONS ~ Piano Portraits of Claude Debussy
Performed by Sam Rotman, Concert Pianist ~
Recorded: 1997
Recorded on a Steinway Concert Grand Piano
In May of 1970, Sam Rotman had just completed his sophomore
year as a student at the Juilliard School. That summer, at the invitation
of Mr. Jacob Lateiner, his piano professor at Juilliard, Mr. Rotman spent the
entire summer in Paris studying, practicing, and taking lessons. That
summer had a profound effect upon Mr. Rotman. He became completely
immersed in the culture, language, and psyche of France and the French people. The museums, gardens, and cathedrals that he visited throughout
France enhanced his appreciation of and affinity for the music of Debussy and
the Impressionistic movement. We are pleased to release this recording of
the piano music of Claude Debussy.
Program
1. Clair de lune, from Suite Bergamasque (5:19)
2. Reverie (5:02)
3. First Arabesque (4:54)
4. Sarabande, from Suite pour le piano (5:32)
Twelve Preludes from Book I and II
5. The Girl with the Flaxen Hair (La fille aux cheveaux de lin)
(2:40)
6. Heather (Bruyeres) (3:18)
7. The Doorway to
Wine <--
CLICK TO HEAR AUDIO SAMPLE (La Puerta del Vino) (3:36)
8. The Interrupted Serenade (La serenade interrompue) (2:39)
9. Footprints in the Snow (Des pas sur la neige) (4:05)
10. Water Nymphs (Ondine) (3:52)
11. General Lavine-eccentric (2:30)
12. Homage to S. Pickwick, Esq. P.P.M.P.C. (2:08)
13. Dancers of Delphes (Danseuses de Delphes) (3:29)
14. Fairies are exquisite dancers (Les Fees sont d'exquises
danseuses) (2:24)
15. Minstrels (2:09)
16. The Dance of Puck (La danse de Puck) (2:33)
Playing Time: 56 minutes 12 seconds
Manufactured and marketed by Phileo Music.
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SAM ROTMAN, CONCERT PIANIST