Debussy preludes book one michelangeli vatican 1977 duration. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she. Free sheet music l 117, debussy, claude preludes, book 1. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussys piano works since the late 70s. In these pages ill try to summarize what references i have on the performance of.
The clarity in his playing, and minimal use of pedal, gives sharp definition where others prefer a more reverberant haze. This blog is dedicated to discussion of the performance of the piano pieces of claude debussy. Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. There is much in american pianist ivan ilics performances of debussys book 1 and 2 preludes to draw fresh responses from such wellknown works. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1.
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. 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. 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. Brouillards is the first prelude in debussys second book of preludes and was completed. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy. The paradox is that debussy succeeded in a series of piano works starting with estampes in 1903 and culminating in the two books of preludes in 1910 and 1912 respectively in creating what can only be called an.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Ok, after using about pages of paper printing book 1 and 2 of preludes by debussy did that in school, hehe, 24 preludes in total.
Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. To this evolution of the independent prelude, debussy added a complexity of materials and a completeness of form, which, without losing its essential. Ivan march, gramophone 52000 walter giesekings set of both books of the debussy preludes is a different matter one. I was just wondering, can anyone sort them out in order of difficulty from easiest to hardest. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Playing debussys piano works an amateurs thoughts about. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Jan 09, 2019 provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. 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.
Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. 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. 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. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Jan 11, 2018 provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. But at other times its not clear at all, so we do not know exactly where debussy is leading us, and this was no doubt intentional. Types of triplets found in piano compositions of debussy and places where they are found. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment preludes, book 1, l.
A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. Two excerpts from the emperor concerto, showing beethovens use of uneven groups of notes.
Preludes books 1 and 2 piano solo sheet music schirmer. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. Bach and chopin, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures.
Buy debussy preludes by claude debussy, pascal roge from amazons classical music store. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. 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. I thought walter legge had produced both books, but no, geraint evans was responsible for book 1.
Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. 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. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. 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.
Price new from used from paperback, 1910 please retry. Debussy preludes, book one french paperback january 1. Debussy preludes, book one french paperback january 1, 1910 by claude debussy author. Oct 23, 2018 provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. There is much in american pianist ivan ilics performances of debussy s book 1 and 2 preludes to draw fresh responses from such wellknown works. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Claude debussy h18621918 by the time he began writing the first book of preludes, claude debussy had established himself as an important and prolific composer having already produced most of the works that history would label masterpieces.
Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Debussy considered both impressionism and symbolism terms of abuse. Claude debussy s preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Debussys prelude feux dartifice and then commented upon the initial 69 minutes of his practising. The beams on even the 32nd notes are very easy to distinguish many printers do not get such a high resolution and the spaces between 2 or 3 beams are often poorly defined resulting in fat black patches instead of distinct lines. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes.
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. This book is no different than any other music book as far a keeping it open at the. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for.
Jan 30, 2017 provided to youtube by sony music entertainment preludes, book 1, l. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. 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. Debussys piano pieces require deep thought and understanding.
Apr 03, 2014 unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. Breiner for orchestra debussy completed his two books of preludes in 1910 and 19 respectively, and they contain some of his most visionary and poetic writing for piano. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. One only prays and hopes that the rest of debussys 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. The works in debussys second book of preludes are similar in intent to those of book i 1907 1910. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an. Debussy preludes, book one french paperback january 1, 1910 by claude debussy author 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.
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