The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Orchestral reimaginings of debussy s piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. Module 5 analysis of piano repertoire lessons 1 and 2 debussy preludes the student must look for the book the piano works of claude debsusy, by e. Feux dartifice krystian zimerman youtube debussy, preludes livre 2. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Find upcoming concerts, watch performances, and learn more about the music. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form.
Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece. Claude debussy preludes download piano sheet music. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Sviatoslav richter debussy, chopin, prokofiev 1999, cd.
Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. Unlike chopins, bachs and many other composers homonymous series, these pieces arent sorted by key signature. Shop and buy debussy 12 selected piano works sheet music. It consists in a series of 24 short pieces, equally subdivided into two books. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. High quality classical piano scores from the piano street sheet music library. Most pianists play book 2 as though they had to make the best out of a debussy whose creative power had fallen since book 1. Tonality in the first book of debussys prel udes jennifier carol stern durban 1978 submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music performance, in the department of music, university of natal. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. A debussy album for flute and piano by claude debussy 18621918. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano.
Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. Debussy preludes 1 12 book 1 complete paul barton, feurich hp piano duration. Walter gieseking plays scriabin prelude in e major op. Suite bergamasque, published in 1905, is one of the most wellknown pieces in classic piano literature. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. 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. But this is the only recording ive heard where book 2 stands on par with book 1.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Breiner by royal scottish national orchestra on amazon music. A debussy album for flute and piano by claude debussy 1862. Debussy preludes, book 2 download free sheet music. Already as a child he played pieces of his own composition and performed with orchestras both in japan and abroad. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. Claude debussy feux dartifice, from preludes, book ii. Debussy s two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussy s achievement. The pieces are extremely difficult to play, and debussy described them as a warning to pianists not to take up the musical profession unless they have remarkable hands.
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