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I just heard richard goode perform book i of the debussy preludes about a month ago. I was delighted that he has recorded debussys preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. Debussys 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. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so much work to do. 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 debussy s achievement.

Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Gifted from his early years with a preternatural and keen understanding of writing for the piano, this cd displays debussys prodigious gifts in full display as rendered by baldis sensitive playing. Debussys music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. In his notes to this cd, he points out that voiles, in the plural, can mean either veils or sails. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. 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. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. Douze etudes by claude debussy a pianists view helda. Debussy in the french seaside town of pourville, where he composed the douze etudes. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for.

Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. 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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. And if the parties you attend are full of people knowledgeable enough about music, they might have the first book of debussy preludes and since this is on the very first. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. 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. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. The swiss pianist revels in debussys world of colour. 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.

Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. When we were playing schumann fantasiestuck opus 73 no. The preludes central idea takes after its title a girl with golden hair, which in the fine art symbolizes innocence and naivety. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. 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. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. 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. Claude debussy preludes download piano sheet music.

Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. In general i prefer arrau to most recordings of debussy, but even he struggles to bring out the best of book 2. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy, claude on.

Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. The esoteric style of writing in both books was in accordance with the nature of yogic study. Logged the music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Youll change your opinion, nicko, if you ever hear it played well. Stream debussy, c preludes, book 1 images, series 1 by sergey schepkin and tens. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Of the manifold wonders in preludes, book i, i will mention several in which i think schepkin especially shines. Preludes, book 1 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. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both.