That's a good activity. Basically forces kids to focus and listen critically. I did that to myself with the Glazounov Concerto when I was in mid-college, and those Glaz recordings happened to be the beginning of my saxo library...
I like Londeix, Deffayet, Sugawa, Fourmeau's recordings with orchestra off the top of my head. I'd have to listen to Delangle's and others again, because I simply forgot what he did. He was quite young at that point.
FWIW, Bornkamp's and Gauthier's recordings with piano are great too, and I saw Connie Frigo and Donald Sinta do the Debussy in recitals that I found to be very enjoyable.
I like the different interpretations for different reasons. I respect the clean, elegant, and restrained Apollonian French approach as well as the robust romantic playing of others like Bornkamp and Sinta. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a mid-rare ribeye, and other times I prefer a simple grilled white fish. Tasty!!
Angel
I like Londeix, Deffayet, Sugawa, Fourmeau's recordings with orchestra off the top of my head. I'd have to listen to Delangle's and others again, because I simply forgot what he did. He was quite young at that point.
FWIW, Bornkamp's and Gauthier's recordings with piano are great too, and I saw Connie Frigo and Donald Sinta do the Debussy in recitals that I found to be very enjoyable.
I like the different interpretations for different reasons. I respect the clean, elegant, and restrained Apollonian French approach as well as the robust romantic playing of others like Bornkamp and Sinta. Sometimes I'm in the mood for a mid-rare ribeye, and other times I prefer a simple grilled white fish. Tasty!!
Angel
