Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. It was first composed by debussy around 1890, at the age of 28, but was significantly revised just before its publication in 1905. Over the past few decades the way pianists play debussy has changed. Read about preludes book 1 by claude debussy and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Unt theses and dissertations and was provided to unt digital library by the unt libraries.
It is a typical example of his impressionist composition style, impressionism in this case meaning a type of program music which aimed to evoke moods and impressions. 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. Pascal roge recorded debussys preludes book 1 for decca some time ago, and he has remade them, together with book 2, marking the start of a complete cycle of this composers piano works. The beams on even the 32nd notes are very easy to distinguish many. Nov 15, 2018 perhaps because their piano music was so different, satie and debussy were close friends from the time of the gymnopedies onwards and whereas saties titles here look back to ancient greek civilisation, debussy derived the individual preludes in his first collection from more contemporary literature, art or nature.
All 96 recordings 33 naxos 90 s scores 93 p parts 17 v vocal scores 4 a. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Apr 03, 2014 unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussys more mature writing style. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. His mature compositions, distinctive and appealing, combined modernism and sensuality so successfully that their sheer beauty often obscures their technical innovation.
Originally released by denon catalog number coco 78245. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 05. For 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns arr. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most. 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.
Two of the titles were set in quotation marks by debussy because they are, in fact, quotations. His mature compositions, distinctive and appealing, combined. Viewer request for jules hall in sheffield, england. Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich. He began composing it around 1890, at the age of 28, but significantly revised it. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as. At one time his music was made to sound bleached and anaemic, but pianists are now ready to show it in much sharper focus. The composer was loath to publish these relatively early piano compositions. This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. But the piano playing is superbly brilliant and precise, and the more energetic pieces, like no. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909.
Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Debussy is considered the founder and leading exponent of musical impressionism although he. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. All 96 recordings 33 naxos 90 s scores 93 p parts 17 v vocal scores 4 a arrangements and transcriptions 54 d sketches and drafts 2 aimonsnous et dormons. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist.
Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano. Aug 19, 2016 debussy did nothing less than liberate music from the domination by functional harmony which had prevailed for three centuries. Debussy arabesque no 2 free downloadable sheet music. It is the second piece in a set of twelve preludes published in 1910. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. 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. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a level 9.
Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Preludes, book 1 claude debussys preludesare two sets of pieces for solopiano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published asbook iandiirespectively.
Listen to your favorite songs from claude debussy plays his finest works by claude debussy now. Claude debussy born achilleclaude debussy was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Claude debussy plays his finest works by claude debussy on. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection. 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. 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.
Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Recorded ten years after his release of book 1 of the preludes, this set shows the same sensitively of touch, the. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy page. Bach and chopin, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures.
The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. 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. Debussy preludes book 1 this page lists all recordings of preludes book 1 by claude achille debussy 18621918. Later he could not compose without having his favorite porcelain frog. Tomita is essentially revisiting his 1974 multitracks used for snowflakes are dancing again in 2012 and doing a new stereo cd and 4. The pieces are naturally magical but you lose some of the magic in his approach. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy.
Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. 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 paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn.
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