Preludes, livre 2 debussy, claude movementssections movtssecs. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. Shop and buy complete preludes, books 1 and 2 sheet music. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Record in near mint condition and jacket in excellent condition. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Aug 16, 20 i played canopus from preludes book 2 composed by c. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.
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. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a level 9. Steven osborne has already made a name for himself in french music with a disc of alkan and a profoundly moving performance of messiaens vingt regards. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months of. The girl with the flaxen hair is almost a plain jane here, and the sounds and scents of the evening scarcely linger as impalpable impressions. 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. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Debussy composed and published his celebrated 24 preludes in two books. World wide shipping follow this free score follow debussy, claude composer. At one time his music was made to sound bleached and anaemic, but pianists are now ready to show it in much sharper focus. Except for some mild, localized chromaticism and a short pentatonic passage, the entire piece uses the whole. Roges 1970s debussy recordings were superb, the only regret being that he didnt record book 2 of the preludes. I confess that when i first listened to michelangeli in book 2 not a thought crossed my mind about doing them any other way.
On this breathtaking audiophile download, walter gieseking delivers flawless renditions of these treasured pieces. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer. Edited by roy howat and claude helffer revised critical edition. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude.
His playing is thoughtful and precise, captured with pristine clarity. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Debussy is not only among the most important of all french. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume.
Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. 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. The one clear fault of the osborne recording is dynamic extremes, which is, i assume, an engineering decision. This is the paperback edition based on the hardbound complete works of claude debussy. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Images, preludes book 2 hamelin by debussy, claude on cd. All of these individually very fine players have received golden opinion for their debussy preludes but they are really very different. Krystian zimerman is a prime example of the modern interpreter who presents debussy as a composer of sense as well as sensibility. Preludes books 1 and 2 has been added to your cart. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano. The main tonics of each prelude and how they are emphasized. Claude debussy free sheet music library l classification.
We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience by clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 18621918. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. 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. Media in category preludes by claude debussy the following 28 files are in this category, out of 28 total. Another critic wrote that book 2 of the preludes is played more successfully than book 1. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 sep29 by steve bryson. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The first three volumes are just as successful debussy. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907.
Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. Description live recording reissued on 180g double lp. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music.
This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. 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. Recorded live at stadthalle, festsaal, kassel in 1991 this acclaimed recording makes it return to the vinyl lp format in time to commemorate the 100th anniversary of claude debussy s passing. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual.
Debussy s colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. I would suggest that in terms of warmth and coolness and ordering them in order of hot to cool i would. Information from its description page there is shown below. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. Here we have the famous two books of preludes that were written in 1910 and 19.
A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. He redresses the balance here with a new complete set that ranks among the very best. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this. Over the past few decades the way pianists play debussy has changed. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection.
The title of the piece may be translated to english as either veils or sails. Preludes book 2 scores at sheet music plus musicbrainz. A thoughtful note by the german writer in dgs booklet reminds us that debussy wasnt in favour of performing each book in its entirety, 12 pieces at a time. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909. A summary of their overall effect on debussy s melody and harmony. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 1862. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. 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. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant.
It is the second piece in a set of twelve preludes published in 1910. Preludes books 1 and 2 piano solo sheet music schirmer. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. But the piano playing is superbly brilliant and precise, and the more energetic pieces, like no. Claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussy s greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes. These works have been central to stevens repertoire for many years and he brings them to the studio after. Piano exam pieces 2019 and 2020, abrsm grade 6, with cd. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Both books 1 and 2 of debussy s popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. This book contains the complete perludes for solo piano the thirteen preludes op. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each.
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