Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Claude debussy preludes book ii en blanc et noir for two pianos maurizio pollini daniele pollini. The first three volumes are just as successful debussy. What debussy was doing in the preludes and earlier works with a similar inspiration. Gifted from his early years with a preternatural and keen understanding of writing for the piano, this cd displays debussys prodigious gifts in full display as rendered by baldis sensitive playing. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century.
Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Interrupted serenade a guitarist tries to serenade a potential lover, but is interrupted. 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. Here we have the famous two books of preludes that were written in 1910 and 19. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Debussy was born in 1862 in st germainenlaye, the son of a shopkeeper who was later to turn. The project goal was to revive the origins of chamber music organizing concerts on private settings.
Ce quq vu le vent douest is the most difficult prelude in book i. Dance of puck from claude debussys claude debussy plays his finest works for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The works in debussys second book of preludes are similar in intent to those of book i 1907 1910. However we chose to interpret the meaning of this music, schepkins voiles are gossamer, radiant, and shot with light. Stream debussy, c preludes, book 1 images, series 1 by sergey schepkin and tens of millions. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The bbc work page for preludes, book 1 by claude debussy. 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. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Autorip is available only for eligible cds and vinyl sold by amazon eu sarl but does not apply to gift orders or primenow orders.
The same can be said for his debussy preludes, although some selections succeed more than others. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. The title is in french and translates roughly to the girl with the flaxen hair. See terms and conditions for full details, including costs which may apply for the mp3 version in case of order returns or cancellatio. 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. Stream debussy, c preludes, book 1 images, series 1 by sergey schepkin and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. Professor christopher guzman, piano produced by the. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. Brazilian pianist, eliane rodrigues, literally taking the performance below the stage. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1.
Krystian zimerman plays debussy, szymanowski and brahms in. 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. Recorded live during the marion rubin berman 31 piano honors concert april 12, 2012 in necs jordan hall in boston. All of the arrangements, for ten brass and two percussion. It is the eighth piece in the composers first book of preludes, written between late 1909 and early 1910. Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 1, l. I did not originally plan to orchestrate all of debussys preludes. Feux dartifice is the hardest prelude of book ii and overall. Find upcoming concerts, watch performances, and learn more about the music. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105.
Maurizio pollinis main qualities as an artist are neither humor nor abundance of keyboard color. Bruyeres grade 8 general lavinne, eccentric grade 8 canope grade 8 hommage a s. Preludes, book 1 claude debussy concerts, introduction. I added feuilles mortes, one of my favourites, as a gentle interlude. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Now, these happen to be among the requisites necessary to play debussys preludes in the right frame of mind lets not speak about that woolly notion called style. In book 1 much forethought and care seems to inform the weighing and timing of no. Zimerman then traversed six of the popular book 1 preludes with a clarity of articulation that. 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. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. The girl with the flaxen hair the most tonal prelude, recalling debussys early style. The complete preludes jumppanen ashish xiangyi kumar.
Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. This vibrant recording celebrates the 100th anniversary of the death of claude debussy 18621918 and demonstrates the influence of the ragtime music of his contemporary scott joplin 18681917 on debussy s own music and that of eric satie and les six in france. Dec 12, 2011 this project was cancelled due to lack of funding. Barries peter pan, is wonderfully light, airy and elusive. Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii.
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