You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Is there a general guide to the difficulty of the debussy preludes. There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the preludes, books. Ok, after using about pages of paper printing book 1 and 2 of preludes by debussy did that in school, hehe, 24 preludes in total. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Preludes changed around the time of chopin when they became freestanding. 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. Pierrelaurent aimards style of playing is strong and firm but sensitive when he wants to be and. Soyoung choe performs excerpts from debussys preludes, book 1.
Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Influenced by chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics. I was delighted that he has recorded debussys preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.
Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. I was just wondering, can anyone sort them out in order. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. 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.
Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist. By contrast, the pianists decisive, angular approach to no.
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. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former. Pierrelaurent aimards style of playing is strong and firm but sensitive when he wants to be and is very well recorded by dgs engineers. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes.
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