Professor christopher guzman, piano produced by the. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. They are played by the legendary walter gieseking and were recorded in 1953 and 1955 the preludes and 1954 the other works on the second cd. The piece was published in 1908 and is included in debussy s preludes. If you do not want to accept all cookies or would like to learn more about how.
Schirmer library of classics volume 2070 schirmers library of musical classics claude debussy. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Edition was delivered to us with 10 pages uncut at the top and stapled in the book 1 inch lower than the rest of the pages. Pdf sheet music optimized for ipad, tablet and laptop screens. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Michelangeli and debussy the two names bring to mind beautiful masterpieces for piano.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. That is what was produced whenever the master pianist, michelangeli. Les f6es sont d exquises danseuses from preludes book 11, bars 8 10. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 1 4 of 68 pages in this thesis. Ta sdrdnade interrompue from preludes book 1, bars 1931. Another critic wrote that book 2 of the preludes is played more successfully than book 1. If the interpreter is in no sympathy with it the result can be annoying and very far from what one could expect from it and what it was intended as. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii. Debussy, c preludes, books 1 and 2 by elaine greenfield on. Piece published in 1908 prelude ce qua vu le vent douest, book 1 no. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir.
The title is in french and translates roughly to the girl with the flaxen hair. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986 by claude debussy composer, maurice hinson composer 4. Musicthe giant book of classical sheet musicdebussy suite. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Reflets dans leau, a song by claude debussy, paris tsenikoglou on spotify paris tsenikoglou, piano debussy. Jan 01, 2000 listen to debussy, c preludes images gieseking 1948, 1950 by walter gieseking on apple music.
Schirmer library of classics volume 2070 schirmers. Debussy intentionally did not place titles at the top of his preludes for piano. The clarity in his playing, and minimal use of pedal, gives sharp definition where others prefer a more reverberant haze. Claude debussys prel udes for piano, books 1 and 2 import ivan ilic artist, conductor, performer, claude debussy composer format. This double cd contains a very generous collection of major debussy piano works including both books of preludes, pour the piano, estampes, both sets of images and childrens corner. The piece is 39 measures long and takes approximately two and a. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. It is a robust amount of musicianship required for one to convey all the facets of such a music. No complaints about any of this cd, for that matter.
The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. Music notes for score,set of parts sheet music by claude debussy 18621918. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Provided to youtube by sony classicalpreludes, book 1, l.
Nancy gerst, pianistif you enjoyed this video, you might also. 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 first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. There is much in american pianist ivan ilics performances of debussy s book 1 and 2 preludes to draw fresh responses from such wellknown works. Ive learned to be careful about pronouncing a performance as definitive. Preludes, books 1 and 2 claude debussy composer, walter gieseking performer format. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only.
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