Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Apparently a reengraving of the durand score above. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. One only prays and hopes that the rest of debussy s piano music is somewhere in the near future, probably along with at least the core ravel piano works if not all the ravel piano music. Jan 22, 2009 after sonatas by beethoven and chopin, a disc of schumann and magisterial accounts of the two brahms piano concertos comes this recital of debussy centred on the first book of preludes. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer.
The esoteric style of writing in both books was in accordance with the nature. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics. Claude debussys painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussys twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. The recording is performed by jeremiah jones and is 5 minutes and 49 seconds in length. From the delphic dancers of the first prelude to the explosive fireworks that end the second book, each debussy prelude immerses us in a. Debussy played nos 1, 2, 10 and 11 at a concert on 5 may and we know that all of them, apart possibly from no 7, were heard in paris over the next ten months. By contrast, the pianists decisive, angular approach to no. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music.
Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. His readings of the first book of preludes, and the first set of images is going to be much, much, much more than soothing pastel background music listening. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. Ralph votapek debussy 24 preludes preludes, book i19091910 37.
It is not necessary to be a virtuoso in order to play the notes of many of the pieces, but formidable technique and vision are required to create the colours. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Claude debussy s painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussy s twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. Dates for book ii are harder to come by, but the volume was published almost exactly three years after the first, on 19 april 19. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. Some extra work has been done in erasing the titles at the beginning of each piece and placing them at the end. Profondement calme the sunken cathedral was composed by claude debussy. Preludes books 1 and 2 has been added to your cart add to cart. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986 by claude debussy composer, maurice hinson composer 4. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Lmc 1974 issued shortly after this score is a critical edition by james briscoe on which is claimed.
Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussys preludes in the right frame of mind lets not speak about that woolly notion called style. Debussy in the milieu of symbolism and ineffability of. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer.
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir modere 3. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It is not necessary to be a virtuoso in order to play the notes of many of the pieces, but formidable technique and vision are required to create the colours and capture the changing moods. Maurizio pollinis main qualities as an artist are neither humor nor abundance of keyboard color. From the delphic dancers of the first prelude to the explosive fireworks that end the second book, each debussy prelude immerses us in a separate and distinct world. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection.
You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. When we were playing schumann fantasiestuck opus 73 no. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussys preludes in the right frame of. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected. Listening schubert to debussy music and theater arts mit. Gina bachauer, john gielgud, maurice ravel, claude debussy, igor.
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