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. Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 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. 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. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. In the opening of the first prelude, the moving line is in the middle voice, playing a chromatic figure, and the outer voices playing octaves and sixths ex. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Nov 08, 2015 the debussy preludes, which originated as a tribute to chopin, are made for piemontesi. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century.
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. It is always a pleasure to hear an outstanding native player in these pillars of the french. 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. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986 by claude debussy composer, maurice hinson composer 4. 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.
Each book contains twelve preludes for the piano, many of them known to todays musical audiences because of their great popularity with pianists worldwide. With his brisk but never breathless tempi, aimard fits all 24 of the preludes onto a generously filled disc. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. Complete works for piano by jeanefflam bavouzet on amazon music. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.
A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. 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. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer.
These preludes are well known for the unique way in which they are titled. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying.
Evolving performance practice of debussys piano preludes. Interpreting discontinuity in the late works of debussy columbia. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. He felt no overwhelming need to do so, but a desire to record them gradually imposed itself upon him. 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.
Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussy s extraordinary expressiveness and his innovative gifts for musical imagery. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection. 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. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Inspired by the top of a greek pillar found in the louvre on which three. 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 its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. It is always a pleasure to hear an outstanding native player in these pillars of the french piano repertoire. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. 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. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy.
When we were playing schumann fantasiestuck opus 73 no. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy.
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. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition debussy, claude, hinson, maurice on. 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. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd. Recurrence, level organization and collection interaction in. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. 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. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential.
The outer voices move apart, forming a wedge, however this is an example of debussy considering harmony over just the visual. 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. Yet these scholars were not the first to take note of dis. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. Debussy considered both impressionism and symbolism terms of abuse. In a way, debussys choice of title for this work preludes marks a turning point in his output for piano.