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Debussys music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Mar 17, 2005 could anyone give their view on debussy s preludes books i and ii difficulty. Most pianists play book 2 as though they had to make the best out of a debussy whose creative power had fallen since book 1. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. 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.

I was delighted that he has recorded debussy s preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. They are divided into two separate livres, or books, of twelve preludes each. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. This discussion is intended to exchange information between customers. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. 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 swiss pianist revels in debussys world of colour.

The next day he wrote to his publisher that the volume was finished, and it was in print as early as 14 april those were the days. Is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. Like a grading from easiest to hardest would be appreciated. If your question answered within 48 hours, the answer gives you an expert of dodax.

Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussy s preludes, book 1. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. A mong the emerging generation of pianists, francesco piemontesi has been highly praised as a keyboard poet to set alongside igor levits. Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. For instant access to the printable sheet music of preludes by debussy and thousands of other classical piano pieces, sign up for a piano street gold membership. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. While i have not heard every version of the preludes out there, i have heard most, and though there are recordings of individual preludes. Debussy s intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound.

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. But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of piano preludes on to a. Jun 09, 2012 as a tribute to greatest among artists to be dedicated towards yuu aka 225cess hommage a rameau. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks. But this is the only recording ive heard where book 2 stands on par with book 1. 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. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. 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 dover music for piano by claude debussy isbn. Sep 05, 2012 claudeachille debussy 1862 1918 preludes, livre 2 1. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of. Whoever played these pieces for this album really made it sound so easy at least to me but i think debussy intended for his audience to have mixed feelings about these pieces.

I have debussy s two books in preludes and it does make a difference to hear somebody else play. 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. Preludes volume 2 being chief among them, i cant help but recommend this walter gieseking disc as. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth.

Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Debussy preludes, bk 2 by claude debussy, paperback. This double cd contains a very generous collection of major debussy piano works including both books of preludes, pour the piano. However, aimard appears to be treating the preludes as absolute. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Nov 08, 2015 the swiss pianist revels in debussys world of colour. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. 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. By contrast, the pianists decisive, angular approach to no. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the.

There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Claude debussys painterly preludes the subtle, elusive quality of debussys twentyfour preludes is captured perfectly by pianist paul jacobs, who plays them with a. Preludes debussy s 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. I just heard richard goode perform book i of the debussy preludes. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525. Online purchase or streaming spotify, itunes, amazon music. Information from its description page there is shown below.

Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. 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. A mong the emerging generation of pianists, francesco piemontesi has been highly praised as a keyboard poet to set. Im aiming to get through them over the next couple of years, but would like to start with the easiest few and work my way up, while also bubbling along with any that are crazy difficult so that i spend more time overall on them, and then kind of meet in the middle. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. 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. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Here he reaches between those two to tackle one of the pinnacles of the piano repertoire debussy s two books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i. Could anyone give their view on debussy s preludes books i and ii difficulty.