Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. When one thinks of debussy, one thinks of vast, visionary ideas condensed into the confines of the keyboard. A tracking number is provided with every order directly from amazon, when shipped. Arrau s approach to debussy s music was totally unlike that of gieseking, who was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of the impressionist school. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Debussy took great care in assigning these titles, and several contain quotations from various poems. Claude debussy paul jacobs preludes for piano books i. 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.
Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Book i was composed in a short time between december 1909 and february 1910. 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. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 9. 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. Sep 29, 2006 claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussys greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes, this kind of depth. Arraus approach to debussys music was totally unlike that of gieseking, who was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of the impressionist school. Apr 30, 2011 debussys books of preludes follow a tradition from other composers dating before bach. 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. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Claudio arrau leon february 7, 1903 june 9, 1991 was a chilean pianist known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20thcentury composers, especially. Among french musics most avantgarde expressions, they also contain some of debussys most atonal sorties.
L numbers are also given from lesures original 1977 catalogue. 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. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. They are still my first choice, however, steven osborne has delivered a very convincing set of preludes that are beautifully recorded. 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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes.
Claudio arraus classic recordings of debussys preludes from the late 1970s are the yardstick by which i measure other readings of these works. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. Claude debussy preludes, book i amazon web services. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. But arrau had played debussy from early in his career, programmed selected pieces in recitals for decades and even recorded the images, estampes and pour le piano for columbia in 1949. Philips 420 3932 and 420 3942 arraus readings, recorded in 1979, find him in spectacular form. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918.
Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. 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. Extensive interviews and commentaries in german, plus photographs and excerpts from works by beethoven, liszt, chopin and debussy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the preludes, books iii. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussys preludes are also worthy of consideration. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Claude debussys two books of preludes, implying homage to both chopin and bach, revel in the composers innovative piano techniques. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. It is thought that bach based his idea off of a series published 20 years before his that had 20 preludes, but there is no evidence that bach was directly. Well, debussy obviously agreed but that didnt stop him putting his own stamp on the genre.
For book 1 though this is the best with gieseking and michelangeli second. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we. It served as the inspiration for poisson dor in images book ii. The american pianist ivan ilic who seems to be of serbian origin enters a very competitive arena in terms of debussys piano music and not least the two books of preludes whether it be gieseking, zimerman, roge, bavouzet, arrau particularly in book i, planes and ciccolini, to name just a few very distinguished interpreters of this endlessly fascinating music. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Bach was the first to set the tradition of writing 24 to fill out the 24 major and minor keys. Pentatone, the astoundingly clean dutch label, had released a disc coupling arraus 1973 recording of chopins preludes with his 1974 recording of schumanns papillons, and philips, the great dutch label itself, had released. Thats simply because book 2 requires a different style than book 1, and gieseking makes each prelude. Claude debussy in 1908 this is a complete list of compositions by claude debussy initially categorized by genre, and sorted within each genre by cd citation needed number according to the 2001 revised catalogue by musicologist francois lesure, 1 which is generally in chronological order of composition date.
Debussys preludes are given the orchestral treatment with this luscious new album from the royal scottish national orchestra. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano. Claude debussy paul jacobs preludes for piano books. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525.
Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Nov 08, 2015 the debussy preludes, which originated as a tribute to chopin, are made for piemontesi. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussy s preludes are also worthy of consideration. Use coupon code spring20 at checkout to receive 20% off your order. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and.
And with both books of preludes completed in 1910 and 19, thats certainly the case. Claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussys greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes, this kind of depth. Instantly view and print claude debussy piano sheet music online debussy. 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. 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. Feux dartifice is one of debussys most difficult and impressive works. They may not be the last word in spontaneity or electricity, but they possess sincerity and beauty in full measure, along with an appealing tonal richness. Ricordi preludes book 1 piano solo piano collection. 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.
Acoording to gaby casadesus, debussy delighted in contemplating this print. Debussys books of preludes follow a tradition from other composers dating before bach. Claude debussy, preludes, book i debussys preludes are divided into two parts. Claudio arrau had been playing and recording heavyweight beethoven, brahms, liszt and schumann for so long that his 1979 recording of the first book of debussys preludes must have come as a surprise to many. Superb playing by the great claudio arrau, arguably the finest pianist since liszt. When this reissue of claudio arraus 1973 recording of chopins preludes was released by philips, it was the third reissue of that particular recording released that year. 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.
Order of difficulty of debussy preludes is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes. But where bach and chopin used their preludes as something of a technical exercise, composing one for each musical key, debussy s were freeform and full of his signature expressive indulgences. For book 2, arrau is still excellent but gieseking is the finest recording. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano works. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Philips 432 3042 images and preludes complete, with estampes. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores. Thats simply because book 2 requires a different style than book 1, and gieseking makes each prelude shine. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Aug 27, 2012 debussy s preludes are given the orchestral treatment with this luscious new album from the royal scottish national orchestra.
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