"The word that comes to mind to describe Firkušný’s playing here is "fresh.” He is poised, rhythmically alert and completely to the point. There is something absolutely dewy about these clean-sounding performances and the ultra-efficient, tasteful manner in which Firkušný makes his points." - New York Times, 1958
This release concentrates on Rudolf Firkušný's 1950s recordings of Debussy, with performances of four major sets - the Deux Arabesques, the Suite Bergamasque, Children's Corner and Estampes, as well as excerpts from the Préludes and Images, all remarkably refreshed in this new Pristine XR remaster.
We also celebrate the 125th birthday of conductor Hans Schmidt-Isserstedt, with a 20% reduction on all his recordings at Pristine.