You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. I have had several people request that i record some debussy preludes so here is the first. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Profondement calme the sunken cathedral was composed by claude debussy. 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. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. Some extra work has been done in erasing the titles at the beginning of each piece and placing them at the end.
Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. 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. 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. 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. Gina bachauer, john gielgud, maurice ravel, claude debussy, igor. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. By contrast, the pianists decisive, angular approach to no. Preludes books 1 and 2 has been added to your cart add to cart. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2.
Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. 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. 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.
Lmc 1974 issued shortly after this score is a critical edition by james briscoe on which is claimed. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986 by claude debussy composer, maurice hinson composer 4. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. Maurizio pollinis main qualities as an artist are neither humor nor abundance of keyboard color. 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. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussys preludes in the right frame of. Ralph votapek debussy 24 preludes preludes, book i19091910 37. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no.
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. Debussy in the milieu of symbolism and ineffability of. Listening schubert to debussy music and theater arts mit. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Apparently a reengraving of the durand score above.
Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. When we were playing schumann fantasiestuck opus 73 no. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1.
Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. From the delphic dancers of the first prelude to the explosive fireworks that end the second book, each debussy prelude immerses us in a separate and distinct world. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918.
The esoteric style of writing in both books was in accordance with the nature. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. From the delphic dancers of the first prelude to the explosive fireworks that end the second book, each debussy prelude immerses us in a. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection.
Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected. The recording is performed by jeremiah jones and is 5 minutes and 49 seconds in length. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir modere 3.
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