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Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. 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. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp.

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. Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 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 download free sheet music. But this is the only recording ive heard where book 2 stands on par with book 1.

As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Topflight debussy preludes march 23, 2019 by joseph f. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. Bach and chopin, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. 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. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off.

There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. 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. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. Debussys two books of piano preludes were the epitome of squeezing out the utmost palate of colours possible on a piano, aided by unique pedaling effects, sometimes putting the focus on low or high sonorities, and often stretching out the written music to three staves, the 24 preludes invite orchestral imagination on the part of the pianist. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. 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. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Most pianists play book 2 as though they had to make the best out of a debussy whose creative power had fallen since book 1.

One of debussy s 24 preludes is from book 1, prelude 12, also known as minstrels. Apr 03, 2014 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. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Debussy considered both impressionism and symbolism terms of abuse. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.

Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The game was originally planned to not have any music. I bought these recently on cd, because i gave away my lps when i moved into a manhattan apartment in the late 1980s, i still miss them. In general i prefer arrau to most recordings of debussy, but even he struggles to bring out the best of book 2. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers.

See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection.

Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. 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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Debussy preludes, bk 1 by claude debussy, paperback. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.