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The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles.

A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. After traveling in europe and russia, debussy settled down in paris in 1887 and devoted himself to composing for the rest of his life. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. Preludes changed around the time of chopin when they became freestanding. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. The first more youthful and still imbued with a certain romanticism in some aspects, and then from the peak of his maturity as debussy reached the apex of his artistic and compositional mastery. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to establish the tonal center of the fugue that followed it. The beams on even the 32nd notes are very easy to distinguish many printers do not get such a high resolution and the spaces between 2 or 3 beams are often poorly defined resulting in fat black patches instead of distinct lines. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a.

Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. In volume one, bavouzet takes on both books of the debussy preludes. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy. These works have been central to stevens repertoire for many years and he brings them to the. Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich hp piano duration. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Aug 19, 2016 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 impressionist technique. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. In these pages ill try to summarize what references i have on the performance of. 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. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. 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.

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. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Like the printed page scores, these readings are music first, and poetic or impressionistic titles second.

Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. The narratives are shaped through typical keyboard means of phrasing, varied tempo, and yes of course, color. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. These works have been central to stevens repertoire for many years and he brings them to the studio after. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. The works in debussys second book of preludes are similar in intent to those of book i 1907 1910. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images.

Here he reaches between those two to tackle one of the pinnacles of the piano repertoiredebussys two books of preludes. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Performing debussys preludes since the tender age of eight has left roge with an ingrained love for the composers music and a similar attitude towards the colour and tone of each note itself. Like vladimir horowitz and glenn gould, michelangeli employs a relatively flatfingered technique for sustained legato passages and certain rotary arpeggios such as those in ce qua vu le vent douest. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. While the solo piano version of debussys preludes will always remain fundamental to. Influenced by chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. This blog is dedicated to discussion of the performance of the piano pieces of claude debussy. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussys preludes are also worthy of consideration.

Among french musics most avantgarde expressions, they also contain some of debussys most atonal sorties. Steven osborne has already made a name for himself in french music with a disc of alkan and a profoundly moving performance of messiaens vingt regards. The pianist sandro baldi presents these seminal piano works of debussy and the release includes two different periods in debussys development. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussy s preludes are also worthy of consideration.

Debussys piano pieces require deep thought and understanding. List of books and articles about claude debussy online. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration. The pianist sandro baldi presents these seminal piano works of debussy and the release includes two different periods in debussy s development. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes of chopin, rachmaninoff and scriabin. Claude debussy 18621918 preludes ii, pour piano, l. There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the preludes, books iii.

This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. Claude debussys two books of preludes, implying homage to both chopin and bach, revel in the composers innovative piano techniques. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Recording this debussy repertoire for the first time on cd, nelson freire s soulful interpretation of these expansive impressionistic jewels of the. Pascal roge recorded debussys preludes book 1 for decca some time ago, and he has remade them, together with book 2, marking the start of a complete cycle of this composers piano works.

Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussys piano works since the late 70s. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. 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. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration.