Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominen. Musical analysis as a technique for performance decisions in. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces. Indepth analysis and commentary on todays biggest news stories as only the bbc can deliver. The first episode, measures 7 11, begins in the key of d. If you like the piece of music you have just learned playing, treat the artist with respect, and go buy the original sheet music. Again, debussy gave a preliminary taster, performing the first three pieces on 5 march that is, before publication, and certainly all but no 11. This book contains the complete perludes for solo piano the thirteen preludes op. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. Title page, iii iv v 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15. Complete your claude debussy paul jacobs collection.
By the time he began writing the first book of preludes, claude debussy had established himself as an important and prolific composer having already. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection. Achilleclaude debussy composer 18621918 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both. Debussy preludes, bk 1 by claude debussy, paperback. Debussys preludes book one, 1910, book two, 19 are historically important in the literature for piano, and they demonstrate growth and maturation in the.
That is what was produced whenever the master pianist, michelangeli, sat down at a piano to play debussy, as he did here in the complete cycle of debussys preludes, book livre 1, a group of. 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. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont. Debussys two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussys achievement. Prepared by renowned artiststeachers, these publications provide an accurate, wellinformed score resource for pianists. They are abrsm grades, but not all the preludes, only the easiestmost approachable ones.
Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. Krystian zimerman, piano youtube preludes complete 24 claude debussy krystian zimerman duration. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes smoothening, sharpening borders and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes when they are too small e. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussys piano works since the late 70s. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration.
While these pieces may be simpler in terms compared to other debussys pieces, they still require a delicate touch and immaginative treatment. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. This blog is dedicated to discussion of the performance of the piano pieces of claude debussy. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book ii, no. Each episode is separated by its own unique melody and rhythm. Debussy considered both impressionism and symbolism terms of abuse. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Debussy s two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussy s achievement. But the piano playing is superbly brilliant and precise, and the more energetic pieces, like no. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Following a summary of stockhausens ideas, i analyze three late works. The girl with the flaxen hair is almost a plain jane here, and the sounds and scents of the evening scarcely linger as impalpable impressions. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Claude debussys performance of minstrels from preludes, book i, in the 1912 piano rolls. Designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists, claude debussy. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii. Debussys piano pieces require deep thought and understanding. Easier debussy preludes include book i footsteps in the snow and fragrances and sounds mingle in the evening air, and from book ii bruyeres, and canope. Bbc newshour covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh, clear perspective from across the globe. Alternating thirds, this isnt a prelude but an etude, made up of rolling sixteenth notes semiquavers. Salzedo arrangement of debussys preludes, book 1 for harp was done for orchestral playing. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Claude debussy preludes download piano sheet music. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music. 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.
Sheet music download is a site dedicated to all amateur music performers around the world, giving them the opportunity to download the sheet music for free for trial purposes. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. Seven favorite pieces offers insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary. In these pages ill try to summarize what references i have on the performance of. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Measures 7 and 8 set the motive and 9 and 10 are just a repetition.
This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Interpreting discontinuity in the late works of debussy academic. 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. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy, claude on.
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