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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy, claude on. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii. Dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in an intimate studio in october, 1978. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. I just heard richard goode perform book i of the debussy preludes about a month ago. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Feux dartifice is the hardest prelude of book ii and overall. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only.
Ce quq vu le vent douest is the most difficult prelude in book i. Piano preludes book 1 as part of debussys paris marking the 100th anniversary of the composers death this weekend, building a library is a. Schirmer library of classics volume 2001 piano solo paperback. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 19 10. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so much work to do. 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. Piano preludes book 1 as part of debussy s paris marking the 100th anniversary of the composers death this weekend, building a library is a live discussion between andrew and iain.
This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant. 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. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece.
But the piano playing is superbly brilliant and precise, and the more energetic pieces, like no. Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Gifted from his early years with a preternatural and keen understanding of writing for the piano, this cd displays debussys prodigious gifts in full display as rendered by baldis sensitive playing.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this. 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. Sviatoslav richter plays debussy preludes book i duration. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. 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. Debussy dover music for piano by claude debussy isbn. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 rep. 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. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. 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.
Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. 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 debussy s preludes, book livre 1. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. Each book contains twelve preludes for the piano, many of them known to todays musical audiences because of their great popularity with pianists worldwide.
Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. I have had several people request that i record some debussy preludes so here is the first. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussys extraordinary expressiveness and his innovative gifts for musical imagery. Bruyeres grade 8 general lavinne, eccentric grade 8 canope grade 8 hommage a s. Buy 1, get 1 50% off hardcover new releases from 20%. 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. Youll change your opinion, nicko, if you ever hear it played well.
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. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Provided to youtube by believe sas preludes, livre 1, l. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68. The recording is performed by jeremiah jones and is 5 minutes and 49 seconds in length. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. There is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a. Debussys music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy.
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