Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Each book has a particular mode usually based on a tetrachord scale eg. Debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. 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. Page 1 of 1 start over page 1 of 1 this shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. His readings of the first book of preludes, and the first set of images is going to be much, much, much more than soothing pastel background music listening. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. But where bach and chopin used their preludes as something of a technical exercise, composing one for each musical key, debussys were freeform and full of his signature expressive indulgences. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images.
It is meant to depict an ancient egyptian city and egyptian burial urns. The autograph score by claude debussy composer online at alibris. Debussys book of preludes is some of his most wellknown and last works for solo piano. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. 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. These vary depending on which book of the bible is being chanted. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Over the past few decades the way pianists play debussy has changed. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. 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. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. It is that, rather than their picturesque qualities, that changed history. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
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. The titles of the preludes are written at the end of each work, thus allowing the performer to. The primary purpose of this study is to examine various ways in which analysis can provide solutions to problems that may arise in the performance of debussys preludes for piano. But he has prepared well, and every prelude glows, always rich in. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Practical guide of musical analysis solfeggio music training. Steven osborne tells us that in preparing this recording he was struck by the enormous scope of these preludes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy.
This is the paperback edition based on the hardbound complete works. What other collection of pieces manages to create so many utterly distinct and compelling worlds. No warranty of any kind is made, including fitness for any particular purpose. Hinsons suggestions for performance and an analysis of each prelude. Included is an outstanding cd recording from the naxos label. At one time his music was made to sound bleached and anaemic, but pianists are now ready to show it in much sharper focus. No claim is made as to the accuracy or the factual, editorial or musical correctness of any of the material provided here. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Debussy preludes, book 1 download free sheet music. Krystian zimerman is a prime example of the modern interpreter who presents debussy as a composer of sense as well as sensibility. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance. 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. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music. As part of an ma dissertation scott presented his own logicodeductive form of analysis based on hattens theories of music and gesture.
Chapter 1 introduction analysis can be a valuable tool for the performer who is seeking solutions to performance problems. Well, debussy obviously agreed but that didnt stop him putting his own stamp on the genre. The mutopia project is run by volunteers, and the material within it is provided asis. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. Theres ferocity in debussys setting that seems to reflect what debussy called brusque oppositions of extreme violence and passionate tenderness. Scotts analysis a similar study to my own regarding gestural analysis has been conducted by douglas scott on mozarts flute quartet in d, k285. Harmonic qualities in debussys les sons et les parfums. Debussy began book 1 in december 1909, finishing it 2 months later in february 1910. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Preludes books 1 and 2 by claude debussy, paperback. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy.
One only prays and hopes that the rest of debussys piano music is somewhere in the near future, probably along with at least the core ravel piano works if not all the ravel piano music. Prelude 10, titled canope in his book of preludes no. Debussys music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Book 2 was started in late 1912 and finished in april 19. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68 pages in this thesis. Book 1s fantasy has been replaced by a certain weary or ominous realism, and you get the feeling that book 1 was more explicitly imagistic in nature, while book 2 is symbolic its going. 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. Both of these preludes seem to recall the beginning of book 1 in their sombre tone and slow tempos. For 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, bassoon, contrabassoon, 2 horns arr. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Sonatas for violin, volume 1 sheet music violin and piano.
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