Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Claude debussy preludes, book i amazon web services. Apr 03, 2014 unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j.
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 first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Critically acclaimed pianist angela brownridge explores the debussy preludes books 1 and 2 for her third recording on challenge classics. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics.
This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. If debussys career as a composer was developing during these years, the same could be said of his private life. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Claude debussy komponierte seine beiden hefte preludes pour piano praludien fur klavier. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy.
Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. Close for 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. 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. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Piano preludes book 1 as part of debussys paris marking the 100th anniversary of the composers death this weekend, building a library is a. Use of the pentatonic scale in debussys voiles 1910, prelude. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Canope one temporal sequencing characteristic that is common throughout debussy s music is the immediate repetition of a short phrase either exactly. 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.
These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Claude debussy preludes book 1 preludes book 2 36 childrens corner paavali jumppanen piano rec. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. 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. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer.
Nov 17, 2015 debussy s preludes, book 1 in a 1949 recording by alfred cortot, one of the greatest interpreters of this music. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. That this was general we can to some extent see from the sales figures quoted by roy howat. Debussy took great care in assigning these titles, and several contain quotations from various poems. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. Claude debussy, preludes, book i debussys preludes are divided into two parts.
Through the halfsteps and pitches utilized in these two measures, debussy hints at each of the four episodes by highlighting their tonal centers, d, g, c, and a. 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. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant.
Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. 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. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. Jan 31, 2018 listen claude debussy preludes, book 1. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. 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. Book i was composed in a short time between december 1909 and february 1910. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Measure 26 or section a restates the music heard in the introduction, but in a lower richer register. Piano preludes book 1 as part of debussys paris marking the 100th anniversary of the composers death this weekend, building a library is a live discussion between andrew and iain. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance.
This page was last edited on 29 september 2018, at 22. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. Debussys preludes, book 1 in a 1949 recording by alfred cortot, one of the greatest interpreters of this music. Debussy had been planning preludes for two or three years before the first book was published in 1910, with the second book following in 19. It doesnt have the powerful bass or immense sustaining power of the steinway, and it lacks the luxurious range of colours and the brilliant top register. Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of classical music available every weekday.
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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. 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 preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Sep 29, 2009 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. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an.
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