Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. 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.
Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. One of debussy s 24 preludes is from book 1, prelude 12, also known as minstrels. 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. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Pour le piano estampes images 1 images 2 childrens corner suite. 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 purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude 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. Debussy preludes, bk 1 by claude debussy, paperback. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. 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. 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. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 03, 2014 unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
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 debussy. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. The paradox is that debussy succeeded in a series of piano works starting with estampes in 1903 and culminating in the two books of preludes in 1910 and 1912 respectively in creating what can only be called an. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition paperback march 1, 1986.
Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp.
Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The game was originally planned to not have any music. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. 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. Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. But this is the only recording ive heard where book 2 stands on par with book 1. Topflight debussy preludes march 23, 2019 by joseph f. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 by claude debussy. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential.
Debussys two books of piano preludes were the epitome of squeezing out the utmost palate of colours possible on a piano, aided by unique pedaling effects, sometimes putting the focus on low or high sonorities, and often stretching out the written music to three staves, the 24 preludes invite orchestral imagination on the part of the pianist. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Debussys literary inspirations were mostly french, but he did not overlook foreign writers. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. 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. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1. Bach and chopin, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes.
Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Debussy considered both impressionism and symbolism terms of abuse.