Debussy prelude book 2 no 8 nyc

Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Among the most popular and wellknown of debussys piano works is the eight prelude of book i. I have had several people request that i record some debussy preludes so here is the first. The hour event came in tandem with a new production of pelleas et melisande at the metropolitan opera, and it happened to fall on the 77th anniversary of debussys death. Debussy played nos 1, 2, 10 and 11 at a concert on 5 may and we know that all of them, apart possibly from no 7, were heard in paris over the next ten months. Pour les notes repetees images, book 2 contributed by d. Paul jacobss 1970s recordings of debussys preludes for nonesuch. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to. Dates for book ii are harder to come by, but the volume was published almost exactly three years after the first, on 19 april 19. After traveling in europe and russia, debussy settled down in paris in 1887 and devoted himself to composing for the rest of his life. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Evolving performance practice of debussys piano preludes. With great wit and humor, debussy captures the eccentrics of the performer within the form of the cakewalka dance that originated during the time of slavery on the plantations of the southern united states, but became quite. Ilya itin, a brilliant contract artist with steinway, is the pianist. Claude debussy 18621918 is the subject of this fairly brief, but very engaging and wellillustrated biography. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. The recording is performed by jeremiah jones and is 5 minutes and 49 seconds in length. This piano piece was initially published in the year 1908 and is included in preludes by debussy. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude.

He wanted to create, he said later, music whose form was so free it would sound improvised. Another perspective on the shape of this piece occurs to me. Debussy preludes, bk 2 by claude debussy, paperback. Collectors may want to know how philips latest incarnation of mitsuko uchidas 1989 debussy etudes differs from earlier cd issues. The sixth prelude of debussys second book takes its inspiration from the famous american juggler general lavine. The music of debussy is given detailed, yet not too technical explanations. Leslie cain performs in richard goodes alldebussy master class, march 27 2015. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. The prelude is one of debussys most recorded pieces, both in its original. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy.

The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. Jenny q chai in sonorous brushes, at spectrum pianyc. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. Robert schmitz, the piano works of claude debussy new york. Debussy used his experience of gamelan music to inspire a new way of thinking about music and sound. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn.

P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Claude debussy had been toying with the idea of writing a book of preludes for some time, and once he began, the process was a speedy one with his first volume completed within two months. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. L numbers are also given from lesures original 1977 catalogue. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Both books are included here in performances by paul jacobs described by the new york times as absorbing, and sensuous in. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. It is the eighth piece in the composers first book of preludes, written between. Debussy sylvia jen piano youtube debussy preludes, book 2 duration. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance.

Following his notable new york recital debut in lincoln center, the new york. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces. 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. 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. Sviatoslav richter debussy prelude no 8, book ii ondine.

Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. Sheet music archive downloadable sheet music plus free. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre. A 2001 reissue in philips 50 great recordings series offered 24bit remastering that yielded more palpable room ambience, clearer definition, and a more natural equalization of the piano than the excellentsounding original release. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university.