P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. The outer voices move apart, forming a wedge, however this is an example of debussy considering harmony over just the visual. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy.
Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. 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. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Listen to programmes examining the life and works of claude debussy. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Check out claude debussy plays his finest works by claude debussy on amazon music. Preludes preludi e il titolo di due raccolte per pianoforte solista composte da claude.
Scores at the international music score library project imslp performances of book 1 and book 2 of the preludes by paavali jumppanen from the isabella stewart gardner museum in mp3 format. This blog is dedicated to discussion of the performance of the piano pieces of claude debussy. This new concept is seen in relation to debussy s preludes in pook i and an analysis of the main tonics in each of these works is essential to the understanding of this concept. Buy debussy the complete works by various from amazons classical music store. Debussy prepared the other version for the 11th etude for crossing arpeggios. Claude debussy plays his finest works by claude debussy on. 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. The first volume of images pour piano 19041905 combines harmonic. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Recently, a famous researcher, who is known for his book of debussy named debussy in promotion, roy howat rediscovered it. En spartiti liberi di preludes book 1, book2, in international music score library project, project petrucci llc. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form.
Claude debussy 22 august 1862 25 march 1918 was one of the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is regarded as the founder of musical impressionism. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she makes splitting big stretches sound quite acceptable. Topclassicalmusic music history channel 22,749,772 views.
This album contains the first books of both the preludes and the images by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Dec 25, 2008 listen to your favorite songs from debussy. Since the other version that we are accustomed to had been chosen, this alternate was thrown and forgotten. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Oct 24, 2009 about debussy, a very interesting book is the piano works of claude debussy, by e. Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. His piano works exploit to the utmost the subtle coloristic possibilities of the instrument. Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussys extraordinary expressiveness and his. Playing debussys piano works an amateurs thoughts about. Debussys piano pieces require deep thought and understanding.
He is one of the most important exponents of the whole tone scale in classical music history. 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. List of books and articles about claude debussy online. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. This new concept is seen in relation to debussys preludes in pook i and an analysis of the main tonics in each of these works is essential to the understanding of this concept. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussys piano works since the late 70s.
P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she. In the opening of the first prelude, the moving line is in the middle voice, playing a chromatic figure, and the outer voices playing octaves and sixths ex. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. Inspired by a pastoral poem of mallarme, it is one of debussys most sensuous and evocative orchestral works, lending itself perfectly to ballet. His piano works exploit to the utmost the subtle coloristic possibilities of. 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. Debussy preludes book 1 this page lists all recordings of preludes book 1 by claude achille debussy 18621918. The only quibble i have is its putting the titles at the head of each piece. 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. The piano works of claude debussy dover books on music by e. Composers influenced by debussy standard by howard dicus march 7, 2014 no comments because of superficial similarities in their music, claude debussy and maurice ravel are often pair on disc or in concert, and when people love their music, as they nearly always do, they then explore other french composers active at the dawn of the. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth.
His compositions flowed without a strict sense of metre or rhythm, and are considered the pioneering works of the impressio read more. Jan 22, 2009 this is debussy s tonal palette reimagined in much bolder, primary colours. 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. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. This is debussys tonal palette reimagined in much bolder, primary colours. The works in debussys second book of preludes are similar in intent to those of book i 1907 1910. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd. In general i prefer arrau to most recordings of debussy, but even he struggles to bring out the best of book 2. Claude debussy born achilleclaude debussy was among the most influential composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His mature compositions, distinctive and appealing, combined modernism and sensuality so successfully that their sheer beauty often obscures their technical innovation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Complete shorter works for solo piano dover music for piano english edition.
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