Australian exclusive release this is concert pianist, roger woodwards firstever complete recording of both books of the preludes by claude debussy. The project goal was to revive the origins of chamber music organizing concerts on private settings. In his later works, debussy took greater chances, implementing more nonresolving dissonances selfproclaimed floating chords and fragmented forms. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 1862. Claude debussy achilleclaude debussy french pronunciation. Adele katz on the other hand was more reluctant to adjust the 26 arnold whittall, debussy now, in the cambridge companion to debussy. Use of the whole tone scale in debussys voiles 1910, prelude. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy.
Translate, english, french, spanish, portuguese, italian, dutch, polish, russian. Along with hiroko sasakis very different version on an 1873 erard piano, as well as paul jacobss classic one, this is a cd of debussy s endlessly bountiful preludes thats staying on my shelf. Inspired by the performances of the american dancer loie fuller, whose scarf dances were. Images usually pronounced in french is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by claude debussy. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Jan 09, 2010 voiles, number 2 from book i of debussys preludes. Debussy, claudio arrau arrau heritage debussy 2003.
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. They were published in two books series, each consisting of three pieces. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Shop and buy complete preludes, books 1 and 2 sheet music.
Types of triplets found in piano compositions of debussy and places where they are found. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Free sheet music l 117, debussy, claude preludes, book 1. Alexander melnikovs recording of book ii only, on a ca. Browse alfred music from alfred music at sheet music plus. I did not originally plan to orchestrate all of debussys preludes. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces. This page was last edited on 29 september 2018, at 22. I would argue the tonality of this piece as being primarily based in c major. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance.
This page lists all sheet music of voiles from preludes book 1 sails by. Felix salzer blurs schenkers strict distinction between dissonance and consonance in an attempt to show a large scale tonal coherence of entire pieces. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Claude debussy, walter gieseking preludes book one. Amazon advertising find, attract, and engage customers. Included are english translations of french terms, debussys performance.
Complete your walter gieseking plays debussy collection. Alexei lubimovs 2012 album of claude debussys preludes for piano is a generous offering, for in addition to presenting books i and ii complete on two discs, it also includes transcriptions for two pianos of the trois nocturnes and the prelude a lapresmidi dune faune. The title of the piece may be translated to english as eith. After a highly successful concert at the chamber music hall of radio bremen in northern germany, woodward stayed on a. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book 1 discogs. Voiles music score from preludes book 1 debussy, claude at imslp notes on voiles on klaviernoten. Ivan moravec fell short of sheer apollonian distance and control in his debussy, and yet that is still marvelous. The germanenglish pianist walter morse rummel, a student of leopold godowsky, gave the premiere of the. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Debussy began book 1 in december 1909, finishing it 2 months later in. The slightest gradations of timbre and dynamic are observed throughout, allied to a broad palette of colour. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. 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.
Pierrelaurent aimard performing debussy s preludes is an exciting prospect. These works are distinct from debussy s images pour orchestre. Use of the whole tone scale in debussy s voiles 1910, prelude. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. The title of the next work, voiles, carries a double meaning of either. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. After training at the paris conservatory, debussy took several jobs to support. Voiles, from debussys first book of preludes, certainly displays some of debussys compositional affinities.
These marvelous gifts are captured wonderfully on this cd of piano works by claude debussy. Again the translation, fairies are exquisite dancers, lacks poetry. Preludes books 1 and 2 preludes 1er et 2e livres piano solo. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Included are english translations of french terms, debussys performance suggestions as. Debussy preludes, bk 1 alfred masterwork edition debussy, claude, hinson, maurice on. 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. This page lists all sheet music of voiles from preludes book 1 sails by claude achille debussy 18621918. The german english pianist walter morse rummel, a student of leopold godowsky, gave the premiere of the entire second book of preludes in 19 in london. Les sons et les parfums tournents dans lair du soir 5. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The title of the piece may be translated to english as either veils or sails. 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.
Dec 12, 2011 this project was cancelled due to lack of funding. The german english pianist walter morse rummel, a student of leopold godowsky, gave the premier of the entire second book of preludes in 19 in london. Voiles da preludi, libro i, per pianoforte debussy voiles preludes, book 1 no. Voiles metadata this file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. Alfred masterwork library sheet music book by claude debussy 18621918. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Initially, debussy and other pianists who gave early performances of the works including ricardo vines played them in groups of three or four preludes, which remains a popular approach. Voiles, from debussy s first book of preludes, certainly displays some of debussy s compositional affinities. It is the second piece in a set of twelve preludes published in 1910. Compositions of debussy, the number of measures marked piano, and the number of measures marked forte.
Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. Debussy preludes, book 1 in 2008, i finished the first that i know of complete orchestration of debussy s first book of preludes for piano. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. A stately dance, as portrayed on a greek sculpture or vase. Included are english translations of french terms, debussys performance suggestions as well as suggestions from dr. I provide the original scanned version and the filter. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
What debussy was doing in the preludes and earlier works with a similar inspiration. Debussy s most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. The preludes book one are deeply insightful readings that hold the listener in rapt moments of thoughtful introspection, though at times they can be ever so slighltly frenetic michelangeli does have his idosyncracies from time to time. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2.
The piece is 72 measures long, taking approximately four minutes to play. Welcome to hyperion records, an independent british classical label devoted to presenting highquality recordings of music of all styles and from all periods. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Voiles music score from preludes book 1 debussy, claude at imslp notes on voiles on klavier noten. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Ce qua vu le vent douest what the west wind saw is a musical composition by french composer claude debussy. Les sons et les parfums tournents dans lair du soir. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909.
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