Played on a feurich 218 piano with 4th harmonic pedal. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. Send order request with contact form if outside of the united states. 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. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. This is the paperback edition based on the hardbound complete works of. Sep 29, 2009 the subtle, elusive quality of debussy s twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. While the solo piano version of debussys preludes will always remain fundamental to. Claude debussy piano music 18881905 dover music for piano claude debussy. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a. 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.
This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
Preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. For example, some performers use their full body weight to depress keys to create a rich sound. A newly corrected and very affordable schirmer library edition of these 20thcentury piano masterpieces. Considering how you can download so much music for free i think editors would benefit from making better. 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 makes splitting big stretches sound quite acceptable. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy. Sheet music download is a site dedicated to all amateur music performers around the world, giving them the opportunity to download the sheet music for free for trial purposes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. If you like the piece of music you have just learned playing, treat the artist with respect, and go buy the original sheet music. Viewer request for jules hall in sheffield, england.
Order of difficulty of debussy preludes is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. For 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns arr. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Each book contains twelve preludes for the piano, many of them known to todays musical audiences because of their great popularity with pianists worldwide. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Download piano sheet music from piano street digital sheet music library.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy, claude on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Claude debussy 18621918 preludes ii, pour piano, l. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition debussy, claude, hinson, maurice on. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior. Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich.
This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. 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. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks. This edition was lacking on this area even though my other schirmer debussy piano book had good fingering suggestions.
Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Jorge bolet only 16 preludes from both books deccalondon 425.
Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Aug 19, 2016 much of the secret in debussys piano impressionism rested in his use of the pedals, in effect in the blurring of lines and the veiling of textures. Debussy s intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a.
The subtle, elusive quality of debussys twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a tolling, belllike sound. Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 rep. But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of piano preludes on to a single disc. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. 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. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form.
Time signature 64 32, pulse, forbidden in classical harmony parallel octaves and parallel fifths impressionistic tool, effect of the bells. This is the ultimate source for these beloved piano preludes by debussy, in a newly engraved and researched critical edition from durand, the original publisher of this music. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. Societe musicale independante, claude debussy piano. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.
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