Debussy preludes book 2 program notes british eighth note

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. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. I was delighted that he has recorded debussys preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. Databases and publications erasmus programme research service. Debussy was the composer who freed western music from the claustrophobic confines of functional harmony, the set of rules that for 300 years had governed which chords fit best with which others according to how well their bass notes got along. In 1872 he entered the paris conservatoire, where he abandoned the plan of. Standard notation, introductory text and performance notes does not include.

These notes supplement the annotated scores on moodle and are designed to be used in conjunction with them. Curiously instead of the typical two, debussy set the music on three staves in the score of book ii. 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. Among the most important 20th century composers, and the most influential. Steven osborne has already made a name for himself in french music with a disc of alkan and a profoundly moving performance of messiaens vingt regards. The first thing to know about debussys symphonic poem prelude to the. The titles debussy chose for his preludes are actually almost afterthoughts or subtitles. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music. Debussy s music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music.

This blog is dedicated to discussion of the performance of the piano pieces of claude debussy. Here he reaches between those two to tackle one of the pinnacles of the piano repertoire debussy s two books of preludes. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussy s piano works since the late 70s. The next two preludes take us abroad for the last time. Debussys music virtually defines the transition from lateromantic music to twentieth century modernist music. Spend lots of time making sure you understand the overall structure and the details of the analysis, using the scores on moodle and these notes. Im only an amateur pianist, but have been playing debussys piano works since the late 70s. 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.

This recital offers two of the preludes from book ii. Maybe debussy, who distrusted prolixity and technical brilliance, was saying. A novelty about these preludes is that the titles are not printed as a header above the first page, but as a footer on the last page, almost like an afterthought, suggesting that the title is inspired by the music and not the other way around. A good recording of the debussy preludes should feel like an occasion, and steven osborne delivers. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. I can do just as good a water nymph as you in fewer notes. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes between late 1909 and early 19. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii.

As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano works. His playing seeps with atmosphere and he delves deep into the composers sound world. 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.

The germanenglish pianist walter morse rummel, a student of. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. Two excerpts from the emperor concerto, showing beethovens use of uneven groups of notes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Buy debussy preludes by claude debussy, pascal roge from amazons classical music store. Finnish pianist fresh in enigmatic french rep the boston. Prelude where, upon a muted undulation of eighthnotes, an octave lower. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. The sheer volume of piano tone pulled from the instrument on the final page is eyebrowraisingly theatrical. The piece starts with the roman numeral x, is followed with an ellipses. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.

A large selection of classical print music and much more. There is throughout the sense of going on a journey, even awe, to osbornes interpretations. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Although the composer did not think the preludes should be performed as a cycle, book two is perfectly symmetrical with two showpieces at the start and end on the twelve pieces.

The third section will make a stylistic analysis of the piano works of debussy. In french literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant. Sep 29, 2006 this piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. The form of the keyboard prelude research online uow. Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano debussy, claude on.

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. The first performance was given on october 15 of that year in paris. Analysis of d major prelude welltempered clavier bk. I was delighted that he has recorded debussy s preludes books 1 and 2 for dg in 2012 and decided to get them. Its simultaneous use of similar melodic material in both 8thnote and. Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Program notes by phillip huscher claude debussy born august 22, 1862, saintgermainenlaye, france.

Brouillards is the first prelude in debussys second book of preludes and was completed at. 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. Debussy rather admired english sangfroid those were the days, but was not beyond giving it the occasional dig in the ribs, as here in his quotation of god save the king. With such puzzling questions in mind, i began my doctoral program of. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. 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. The beams on even the 32nd notes are very easy to distinguish many printers do not get such a high resolution and the spaces between 2 or 3 beams are often poorly defined resulting in fat black patches instead of distinct lines. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Debussy dover music for piano by claude debussy isbn. The prelude is one of debussys most recorded pieces, both in its original. Often dubbed a musical impressionist, but his music always has a strong sense of form. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set.

This piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. My personal journey through the 24 debussy preludes. Playing debussys piano works an amateurs thoughts about. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and. 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.