“The fact that, even today, performances and recordings of Debussy’s 12 Études from 1915 are relatively scarce makes the appearance of any complete recording a cause for curiosity. The latest is by the Chilean-American pianist Paulina Zamora, who now teaches at the University of Chile in Santiago. A sincere and persuasive musician, Zamora’s playing reveals a long and fond relationship with the Études. Pieces such as ‘Pour les quartes’, ‘Pour les huit doigts’ and Pour les degrés chromatiques’ are suffused with distinctive atmosphere. … compelling realisations of this intriguing music, Debussy’s valediction to the piano.” —Patrick Rucker, Gramophone Magazine
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