Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. I would argue the tonality of this piece as being primarily based in c major. It is full of dynamic contrasts with a vigorous beginning and ending. This page was last edited on 29 september 2018, at 22. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. The title of the piece may be translated to english as either veils or sails. Dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in an intimate studio in october, 1978. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Though cathedral is scheduled for a performance, the rest remain undone. Debussy began book 1 in december 1909, finishing it 2 months later in.
Included are english translations of french terms, debussy s performance. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Description probably first choice for those wanting a modern digital recording offering the complete setplaying is very fine, recording most realistic and natural penguin guide 3 stars this may yet prove to be one of the finest debussy cycles on record gramophone tirimo has a quite exceptional temperamental affinity with debussy, with a fine ear for resonance and. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes smoothening, sharpening borders and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes when they are too small e. The titles are placed at the end of each prelude, a deliberate decision by debussy that was meant to suggest the mood of each piece. Its playful main theme contrasts with an alternatively mysterious and dramatic middle section.
The first book begins with what is probably a tribute to chopin, its opening chord identical to the closing chord of the twentyfirst of chopins preludes. Pentatonic scale in debussys voiles, preludes, book i, no. Unlike chopins, bachs and many other composers homonymous series, these pieces arent sorted by key signature. Moreover, by placing the individual titles at the end of each more.
Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book 1 discogs. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Book 1, the content of this album, was published in 1910. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Voiles, from debussy s first book of preludes, certainly displays some of debussy s compositional affinities. After a highly successful concert at the chamber music hall of radio bremen in northern germany, woodward stayed on a few days for the recording. As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. In a way, debussys choice of title for this work preludes marks a turning point in his output for piano. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l air du soir 5. The title of the next work, voiles, carries a double meaning of either sails or veils. The second part of the suite bergamasque is the menuet, in a minor. It is common now to think of debussys preludes as a group, but debussy did not regard.
In 2008, i finished the first that i know of complete orchestration of debussy s first book of preludes for piano. In many ways this question will not be answered for you entirely until the end of this thesis. It is truth what read about pommier and his debussy. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy on. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. It is a festive piece, which holds much of the baroque style that is commonly found in preludes. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. It consists in a series of 24 short pieces, equally subdivided into two books. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Voiles da preludi, libro i, per pianoforte debussy voiles preludes, book 1 no. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 1 4 of 68. Australian exclusive release this is concert pianist, roger woodwards firstever complete recording of both books of the preludes by claude debussy. 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.
A stately dance, as portrayed on a greek sculpture or vase. Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussy s extraordinary expressiveness and his innovative gifts for musical imagery. Debussy s most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. It is the second piece in a set of twelve preludes published in 1910. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918.
Ecm new series is best known for its polished releases of contemporary music, though the label has increased its. Already as a child he played pieces of his own composition and performed with orchestras both in japan and abroad. Complete your walter gieseking plays debussy collection. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909. Claude debussy komponierte seine beiden hefte preludes pour piano praludien fur klavier. Preludes, book 1 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. With the preludes, debussy s piano music reaches a peak. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 5. Except for some mild, localized chromaticism and a short pentatonic passage, the entire piece uses the whole. This viewer request recording of debussy preludes book 1 is for jules hall in sheffield, england.
The two books, each consisting of 12 pieces, form a cycle comparable with the very finest from the classic and the romantic periods. You have not heard debussy until you hear pommier paul baton rouge. In this 2005 rerelease on deutsche grammophons originals series. In the original publication debussy placed the titles at the end of each piece. In his later works, debussy took greater chances, implementing more nonresolving dissonances selfproclaimed floating chords and fragmented forms. Wvk001 debussy preludes book 1 albums wave kinetics.
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