Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. 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. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential.
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. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of classical music available every weekday. Debussys intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy.
Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. 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. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. In this piece, debussy creates an engaging sonic atmosphere with just the piano, one that, if you let it, will conjure up images and ideas. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd.
Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece. Topflight debussy preludes march 23, 2019 by joseph f. 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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off.
Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. 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. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Debussy s intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. 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. There is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a cycle, although the musical language throughout each book is so consistent that performers often do so. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the.
Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player. Preludes, an album by claude debussy, krystian zimerman on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. 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. Jan 31, 2018 listen claude debussy preludes, book 1. 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. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century.
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. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. 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. Ivan ilic, claude debussy claude debussys preludes for piano, books 1 and 2 music. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Apr 03, 2014 there is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a cycle, although the musical language throughout each book is so consistent that performers often do so.
Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. It is quite hard for me to describe just how beautiful this music is, i. 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. 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. Buy debussy preludes by claude debussy, pascal roge from amazons classical music store.
Claude debussy had been toying with the idea of writing a book of preludes for some time, and once he began, the process was a speedy one with his first volume completed within two months. Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. 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. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Debussy preludes by claude debussy, edvard grieg, rafael. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks.