A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68 pages in this thesis. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. It is quite hard for me to describe just how beautiful this music is, i think i lack the english vocabulary to do so, or perhaps it is an example of music being music. Eliot it suggests music, and also the presage of an event, usually something exciting or something to look forward to. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano works. Music for relaxation, reliance and relief 10,415,940 views 1. Claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussy s greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes, this kind of depth. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4.
Jun 18, 2010 in this piece, debussy creates an engaging sonic atmosphere with just the piano, one that, if you let it, will conjure up images and ideas. The sound is slightly veiled, partly because of the recording technique and partly from the piano that was used. Preludes is a pretty name for the poem written by t. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 rep. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. It is not necessary to be a virtuoso in order to play the notes of many of the pieces, but formidable technique and vision are required to create the colours and capture the changing moods. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918.
In 1872 he entered the paris conservatoire, where he abandoned the plan of becoming a virtuoso. In this piece, debussy creates an engaging sonic atmosphere with just the piano, one that, if you let it, will conjure up images and ideas. The university of michigan symphony band, performing zo elliotts british eighth, 1983, hill auditorium. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The british eighth march was ed in manuscript in 1943 and published in 1944. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Puck is shakespeares elf, in all likelihood found by debussy, as roy howat has suggested, in an edition of 1908 with illustrations by arthur rackham.
It is in turns literal and impressionistic, exploring the sordid and solitary existences of the spiritually moiled as they play out against the backdrop of the drab modern city. British musicologist david fanning got it right when he intuited the. The speaker addresses us, narrating the wet newspapers that hit our feet and the broken, dirty features of the city around us. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration.
But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of piano preludes on to a single disc. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. British eighth march arr luckhardt wind repertory project. Sep 29, 2006 claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussys greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes, this kind of depth. In the second stanza, its morning, and we consider the people rising early to rush out into the mud and get to work. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. A classic march in a carefully edited version by quincy hilliard, zo elliotts british eighth was dedicated to the members of britains celebrated. British eighth march arr hilliard wind repertory project. Its a small work, by comparison, and doesnt have any of the allusions or quotes in foreign languages that eliot is known for.
But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of. 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. Prelude and fugue in csharp minor bach preludes book 2 debussy preludes, opus 32 rachmaninoff by lawrence budmen while an entire concert of preludes may seem repetitive at first glance, the term had a very different meaning to various composers. Preludes, an album by claude debussy, krystian zimerman on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The two final preludes of book i are more lighthearted. Preludes came out in 1920, years before eliots big, famous poem. Claudio arrau considered it to be one of debussys greatest preludes and said its miraculous that he created, in so few notes, this kind of depth. British eighth was written to honor british general bernard montgomery and the british eighth army shortly after they swept across north africa. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Publication date 1910 topics preludes, for piano, scores featuring the piano, for 1 player collection imslp. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude.
Topclassicalmusic music history channel 22,749,772 views. He recorded almost all of it for nonesuch records during the 1970s, including the two books of preludes on one release. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910.
These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. A recording of the preludes, by artisteditor brian ganz, is also included with the print edition. Pucks aerial acrobatics are first interrupted by and then blended with trumpet and horn calls. Its a small work, by comparison, and doesnt have any of the allusions or quotes in. Paul jacobs, for me, is the gold standard for the piano music of debussy. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Eventually, the quarters and eighths of the tune in the right hand morph into a. Sep 29, 2009 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. Works for piano four hands and two pianos, series one includes two suites debussy composed specifically for piano four hands, his piano transcriptions deriving from two early choral works, and his own transcription for two pianos of his most famous orchestral work. Preludes book 1 australian national academy of music. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each.