The next few measures go through a series of stacked chord progressions that eventually come full circle back to d. The first episode, measures 711, begins in the key of d. Pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano.
Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Information from its description page there is shown below. This is the ultimate source for these beloved piano preludes by debussy, in a newly engraved and researched critical edition from durand, the original publisher of this music. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd.
Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. 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 2 download free sheet music musopen. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii. Measures 7 and 8 set the motive and 9 and 10 are just a repetition. Topflight debussy preludes march 23, 2019 by joseph f. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. 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. There is no proof that debussy necessarily intended the preludes to be performed as a.
Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Paul jacobss 1970s recordings of debussys preludes for nonesuch were included in the npr classical 50 list of essential recordings. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. This piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Publication date 19 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Debussys preludes break away from the character of. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Jul 05, 2011 pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin.
Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. 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. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Chopin twentyfour preludes opus 28 research online uow.
Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. 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. Chapter 2 is a study of chopin as pianist and teacher and provides a detailed account of. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. The only quibble i have is its putting the titles at the head of each piece. The second section b starts a span of four episodes that result in the peak of the piece in measure 20. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. 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.
When we were playing schumann fantasiestuck opus 73 no. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 1910 10. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. On the show, critic ted libbey called them quite remarkable and dubbed jacobs the gold standard for the piano music of debussy. 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. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics.
Debussys preludes demand a great deal from pianists. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Listening schubert to debussy music and theater arts mit. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so much work to do. 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. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes during a remarkably brief periodthe first, between december 1909 and february 1910. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music. 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. Publication date 19 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection.
Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Please add your thoughts in the comments at the bottom. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Claude debussy perhaps the most influential french composer of modern times, studied piano, theory and composition at the paris. A summary of their overall effect on debussys melody and harmony. 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. Debussys first public solo piano performance was not until age fifty, when he performed some of his preludes between 1911 and 19. This is the paperback edition based on the hardbound complete works of claude debussy.
Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Download debussy preludes, book 2 in pdf and mp3 for free and without. Module 5 analysis of piano repertoire lessons 1 and 2 debussy preludes the student must look for the book the piano works of claude debsusy, by e. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. 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. The main tonics of each prelude and how they are emphasized.
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