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. I was delighted that he has recorded debussy s preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. I was just wondering, can anyone sort them out in order. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4.
He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Pierrelaurent aimards style of playing is strong and firm but sensitive when he wants to be and is very well recorded by dgs engineers. Debussy preludes, bk 2 by claude debussy, paperback. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Ok, after using about pages of paper printing book 1 and 2 of preludes by debussy did that in school, hehe, 24 preludes in total. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. I was delighted that he has recorded debussys preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the preludes, books.
Is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Influenced by chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. 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. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of.
Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. By contrast, the pianists decisive, angular approach to no. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. Preludes changed around the time of chopin when they became freestanding. Pierrelaurent aimards style of playing is strong and firm but sensitive when he wants to be and.
You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected.
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