Debussys canope as narrative form college music symposium. Preludes are musical interludes, so someone reading the title might expect the poem to sound like a song. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano. Debussys preludes book one, 1910, book two, 19 are historically. Roge approaches these pieces with flourish and somberness as required amounting in a performance that i rarely hear in other attempts. Bach and chopin, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signatures. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century.
Pascal roge recorded debussys preludes book 1 for decca some time ago, and he has remade them, together with book 2, marking the start of a complete cycle of this composers piano works. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for.
The speaker addresses us, narrating the wet newspapers that hit our feet and the broken, dirty features of the city around us. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. The titles are provided at the end of each prelude and left without dedication, with inspiration from impressionist artwork, literature, and nature. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano works.
Preludes is a poem divided into four parts, and like musical preludes, they are short. You get two discs for the price of one here, but the discs are only about 42 and 43 minutes worth. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 14 of 68 pages in this thesis.
Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she makes splitting big stretches sound quite acceptable. This piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. An analysis and discussion of the performance of five. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Pucks aerial acrobatics are first interrupted by and then blended with trumpet and horn calls. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music.
The two final preludes of book i are more lighthearted. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. A musical prelude often serves as an introduction for a larger piece, and eliots preludes seem to suggest. Breiner for orchestra debussy completed his two books of preludes in 1910 and 19 respectively, and they contain some of his most visionary and poetic writing for piano. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance. Preludes book 1 australian national academy of music. Here eliot doesnt disappoint, though the poem isnt exactly twinkle twinkle little star. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical.
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. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Preludes is a pretty name for the poem written by t. The performances tell it like it is or almost, for not all debussys very demanding contrasts of dynamics are observed, and i imagine collard has small hands, though she. Pessima esecuzione dei preludes con cambiamenti di ritmo e tempo anomali. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii between the last months of 1912 and early april 19. A summar ofy all th processee s involve ind reachin mg y. In this prelude we find examples of harmonic procedures commonly used in claude debussys music like.
Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 rep. Preludes vol 1, images michelangeli with michelangeli, arturo benedetti on cd. Music and poetry in mallarme and debussy ubc library open. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Topclassicalmusic music history channel 22,749,772 views. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Claude debussys twentyfour preludes are among the composers last and. Eliot is responsible for the musical cats, which is based on old possums book of practical cats. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. But presumably it must have drawn attention to his new debussy recording, which neatly fits both books of. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. 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.
Download piano sheet music from piano street digital sheet music library. Physical description 51 leaves, 26 leaves of music. Although he offers little in the way of musical analysis, his observations on debussys activities during these years. An analysis and discussion of the performance of five debussy. Please add your thoughts in the comments at the bottom. The title is in french and translates to footprints in the snow the piece is 36 measures long and takes approximately three and a half to four and a half minutes to play.
Nontraditional scales extended harmony traditional chords used in nontraditional context harmonic color tonal ambiguity. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Eliot it suggests music, and also the presage of an event, usually something exciting or something to look forward to. 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. 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. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Chapter 1 introduction analysis can be a valuable tool for the performer who is seeking solutions to performance problems. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. An analysis and discussion of the performance of five debussy preludes. 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 debussy s preludes for piano. Chapter 4 is my specific musical and interpretative analysis of the preludes. University of wollongong thesis collection university of. Preludes, book 1 6 epigraphes antiques en blanc et noir robert and gaby casadesus 1956 ns 0105.
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. 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. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. In the second stanza, its morning, and we consider the people rising early to rush out into the mud and get to work. Placement within preludes, book i debussy was known for being extremely particular in organizing his preludes. Musical analysis as a technique for performance decisions in. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano claude debussy. A year at anam is a unique experience for a developing musician. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Debussy preludes, bk 2 by claude debussy, paperback. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. He then argues that debussys prelude reads this virtual book by making. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy.
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