Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. 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. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Debussy preludes 112 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich. One pleasure of staying with friends is to explore their collections of books and recordings. Societe musicale independante, claude debussy piano 19110503 in paris, salle pleyel complete jane mortier piano first pub lication.
Claude debussy 18621918 preludes ii, pour piano, l. 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. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Influenced by chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Recording this debussy repertoire for the first time on cd, nelson freire s soulful interpretation of these expansive impressionistic jewels of the. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pascal roges collection of debussys preludes marks both the launch. Many of debussys bestknown pieces are assembled in this convenient, affordable collection. Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussys preludes are also worthy of consideration.
Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Over the past few decades the way pianists play debussy has changed. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior. This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england. There are, of course, many other complete recordings of the preludes, books iii. At one time his music was made to sound bleached and anaemic, but pianists are now ready to show it in much sharper focus. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it.
Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. These works have been central to stevens repertoire for many years and he brings them to the studio after. Preludes book ii, deux arabesques, childrens corner suite. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. 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. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Among french musics most avantgarde expressions, they also contain some of debussys most atonal sorties. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at.
Preludes book i jean casadesus artist, debussy composer format. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Claude debussys two books of preludes, implying homage to both chopin and bach, revel in the composers innovative piano techniques. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Like vladimir horowitz and glenn gould, michelangeli employs a relatively flatfingered technique for sustained legato passages and certain rotary arpeggios such as those in ce qua vu le vent douest. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes.
The first more youthful and still imbued with a certain romanticism in some aspects, and then from the peak of his maturity as debussy reached the apex of his artistic and compositional mastery. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics.
Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. Debussy played by a real master of french piano music. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Preludes changed around the time of chopin when they became freestanding. Krystian zimerman is a prime example of the modern interpreter who presents debussy as a composer of sense as well as sensibility. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. After traveling in europe and russia, debussy settled down in paris in 1887 and devoted himself to composing for the rest of his life. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. 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.
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