Surviving proofs of the 1st book of preludes show there was so much to correct and mark in a short time that several details including some lefthand chords in 2 of the preludes were overlooked. 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. Shop and buy complete preludes, books 1 and 2 sheet music. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. Szymanowski, faure, martin, ohana conclusion chopin as pianist and teacher performing phrasing and tone rubato fingering hands original prelude fingering.
The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. May 21, 2018 surviving proofs of the 1st book of preludes show there was so much to correct and mark in a short time that several details including some lefthand chords in 2 of the preludes were overlooked. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Preludes, livre 2 debussy, claude movementssections movtssecs. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude.
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. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 10. 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. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. The beams on even the 32nd notes are very easy to distinguish many printers do not get such a high resolution and the spaces between 2 or 3 beams are often poorly defined resulting in fat black patches instead of distinct lines. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. A habanera rhythm is consistently heard in the left. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 1862. These works are distinct from debussy s images pour orchestre.
The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Sinds frederic chopin heeft een aantal componisten een serie van 24 preludes in elke toonsoort. This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussys more mature writing style. 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. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. 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. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. Click on the following link to see a sample of the alfred masterwork debussy preludes. 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.
In general i prefer arrau to most recordings of debussy, but even he struggles to bring out the best of book. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Bach, beethoven, chopin, debussy, handel, mozart, satie, schubert, tchaikovsky and more masterpieces of music. Download piano sheet music from piano street digital sheet music library. While the solo piano version of debussys preludes will always. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. University of wollongong thesis collection university of. All 96 recordings 33 naxos 90 s scores 93 p parts 17 v vocal scores 4 a arrangements and transcriptions 54 d sketches and drafts 2 aimonsnous et dormons. Dan golding feux dartifice steal the beautiful miniature golden bell dan golding untitled goose game. Walter gieseking emi is essential listening in the debussy, but krystian zimerman dg is unsurpassed among modern pianists, fully justifying but not excusing the cost of two full price discs with no filler.
Preludes books 1 and 2 has been added to your cart add to cart. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. Most pianists play book 2 as though they had to make the best out of a debussy whose creative power had fallen since book 1. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. Alkan, heller, busoni, scriabin, rachmaninoff, shostakovich preludes. The two pieces by claude debussy chosen for this program share the ambience of a habanera. Additional specific references for this tempo issue. Preludes book 2 scores at sheet music plus musicbrainz. Nov 08, 2015 the debussy preludes, which originated as a tribute to chopin, are made for piemontesi. Feux dartifice krystian zimerman youtube debussy, preludes livre 2. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration.
Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopin s op. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Ondine by claude debussy from book 2 of the preludes. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. They require attention to myriad details, yet an air of often skittish improvisation. 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 among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 18621918. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Roy howat, debussy in proportion cambridge up, 19831986, pp. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off.
This edition was published in 1989 and contains 128 pages. Im aiming to get through them over the next couple of years, but would like to start with the easiest few and work my way up, while also bubbling along with any that are crazy difficult so that i spend more time overall on them, and then. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few. Canope by claude debussy from preludes book 2 duration. Aug 19, 2016 debussy did nothing less than liberate music from the domination by functional harmony which had prevailed for three centuries. Feb 21, 2018 i t has taken maurizio pollini almost 20 years to complete his survey of debussys preludes his recording of the first book appeared in 1999. 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. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Images usually pronounced in french is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by claude debussy. Preludes complete 24 claude debussy krystian zimerman. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance.
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