Debussy preludes book 2 no 11 dallas texas

Ivan ilic, claude debussy, ivan ilic, ivan ilic claude debussys preludes for piano, books 1 and 2 music. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. A thoughtful note by the german writer in dgs booklet reminds us that debussy wasnt in favour of performing each book in its entirety, 12 pieces at a time. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont have so much work to do. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. The girl with the flaxen hair is almost a plain jane here, and the sounds and scents of the evening scarcely linger as impalpable impressions.

Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. Adopting the major piano works including the preludes, bartok absorbed the liberated message as deeply as he absorbed the idiom of the hungarian peasant. Debussys two books of preludes amount to a revolution in piano writing, and reflect better that any of his other works the span of debussys achievement. 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. The paperback of the complete preludes, books 1 and 2. Jun 10, 2019 esther pham 15, garland, texas feux dartifice from preludes, book 2 claude debussy beatrice grant 17, waconia, minnesota sonata no.

Debussy, walter gieseking preludes book ii discogs. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book ii, no. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Laugh and learn with the most knowledgeable music experts in north texas as they share the stories behind the music. 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.

But the piano playing is superbly brilliant and precise, and the more energetic pieces, like no. Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. Maybe i am a lazy pianist but i like editions that have some fingering suggestions so i dont. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a greater composer than wagner is by no. The first thing which strikes you is indeed the rich piano sound, in the first book of preludes a 1925 bechstein which is clear, sharplyetched, translucent and light, even in complex textures, in the second book lubimov. Pianotexas juniors recital series texas christian university. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume.

The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. At no point do brewaeys versions sound like reworkings or alterations of the originals, since he is fastidiously observant of debussys notes, and so scrupulous in his orchestration that he allows octave doublings only when indicated in the piano score. As he plays debussys book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration. Sep 29, 2009 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. By the time he began writing the first book of preludes, claude debussy had established himself as an important and prolific composer having already.

Roges performance of book one of the debussy preludes couldnt have been more different. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Texas state teachers college in partial fulfillment of the requirements. 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. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. I have one other schirmer debussy piano book and this compilation book was what led me to purchase this set of preludes. No hassle 30 day returns ships daily underlininghighlighting. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Pianist imogen c ooper painted evocative sound pictures in a bbc radio 3 lunchtime recital featuring music by debussy, beethoven and chopin. There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. I confess that when i first listened to michelangeli in book 2 not a thought crossed my mind about doing them any other way. Dressed in a chic tan turtleneck, untucked, but with a belt clasped around it, arturo benedetti michelangeli sits at the piano in an intimate studio in october, 1978. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op.

Ilya itin, piano this video was recorded at the golandsky institute international piano festival at princeton university. Debussy preludes book 2, william fried piano on vimeo. 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. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. There is much in american pianist ivan ilics performances of debussys book 1 and 2 preludes to draw fresh responses from such wellknown works. Ticketed guests are invited to join us in horchow hall one hour before every texas instruments classical series concert for free performance preludes. This is debussy preludes book 2, william fried piano by creative performing arts channel on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who. 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. Information from its description page there is shown below. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book.

Measures 7 and 8 set the motive and 9 and 10 are just a repetition. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. He began to play the piano at the age of 7, studied at trinity college of music in london and with norma fisher, albert ferber and in the masterclasses of jorge bolet, louis kentner and vlado perlemuter. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. The first episode, measures 7 11, begins in the key of d.

A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Allegro giusto franz schubert jasmine liew 16, frisco, texas ballade no. Of debussy and ravel thesis presented to the graduate council of the north texas state teachers college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music by elizabeth rose jameson, b. And if the parties you attend are full of people knowledgeable enough about music, they might have the first book of debussy preludes and since this is on the very first page. These informal presentations are designed to enhance your concert experience. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii. Laugh and learn with the most knowledgeable music experts in north texas as. Complete your debussy, walter gieseking collection. The works in debussys second book of preludes are similar in intent to those of book i 1907 1910. As for his piano compositions, after he completed the second book of preludes the only.

Again, debussy gave a preliminary taster, performing the first three pieces on 5 march that is, before publication, and certainly all but no 11 were heard by the end of the year. As a result, his textures are always uncluttered and his timbres sparkling, without any of. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Allegro con brio ludwig van beethoven alyssa gabrilovich, haverford, pennsylvania sonata in a minor, d. This recording of debussy preludes book 1 is a viewer request for jules hall in sheffield, england. 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. Pianist pascal roge performs at texas christian universitys. Each episode is separated by its own unique melody and rhythm. Types of triplets found in piano compositions of debussy and places where they are found.