Ivan ilic, claude debussy claude debussys preludes for piano, books 1 and 2 music. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. 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. It is quite hard for me to describe just how beautiful this music is, i. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music.
Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. One only prays and hopes that the rest of debussys piano music is somewhere in the near future, probably along with at least the core ravel piano works if not all the ravel piano music. 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. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4.
Welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of classical music available every weekday. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player. Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. One only prays and hopes that the rest of debussy s piano music is somewhere in the near future, probably along with at least the core ravel piano works if not all the ravel piano music.
Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. 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. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. 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. Jan 22, 2009 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 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. Claude debussy had been toying with the idea of writing a book of preludes for some time, and once he began, the process was a speedy one with his first volume completed within two months. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier.
Debussys intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection. Review of cd recording centaur records debussy preludes, bks. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Apr 03, 2014 there is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a cycle, although the musical language throughout each book is so consistent that performers often do so. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. 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.
Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. 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. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. 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. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. 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. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality.
Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. There is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a cycle, although the musical language throughout each book is so consistent that performers often do so. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Preludes, an album by claude debussy, krystian zimerman on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Topflight debussy preludes march 23, 2019 by joseph f. Buy debussy preludes by claude debussy, pascal roge from amazons classical music store.
Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. 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. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy. I bought these recently on cd, because i gave away my lps when i moved into a manhattan apartment in the late 1980s, i still miss them. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. In this piece, debussy creates an engaging sonic atmosphere with just the piano, one that, if you let it, will conjure up images and ideas. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907.
Debussy s intent becomes clear, and for the first time i realized how this music was meant to sound. His readings of the first book of preludes, and the first set of images is going to be much, much, much more than soothing pastel background music listening. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Debussy preludes by claude debussy, edvard grieg, rafael. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.