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Voiles da preludi, libro i, per pianoforte debussy voiles preludes, book 1 no. There is no better illustration of the truth of that statement than debussy s own preludes for pianoissued in two books of twelve each in 1910 and 1912 respectivelywhich so magically and so beautifully evoke sights, sounds and even scents by means of nothing more than what the composer called that box of hammers and strings. The two final preludes of book i are more lighthearted. His ability to play each piece with individual attention showcases his talent and flair for the piano and his obvious love for fellow countryman debussy s compositions for solo piano. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. Click subscribe for more beautiful music by debussy every other day this october. Pucks aerial acrobatics are first interrupted by and then blended with trumpet and horn calls. Inspired by the performances of the american dancer loie fuller, whose scarf dances were. Complete works for piano by jeanefflam bavouzet on amazon music. Walter morse rummel, piano complete first pub lication. The art of arthur rackham and one of his illustrations for j.

Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. There are several works in which wholetone harmony plays an important role, such as cloches a travers les feuilles,i from images book 1 1905, and voiles, from preludes book 1 1909. Debussy wrote two books of 12 preludes, and wrote them very quickly. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Voiles is a composition by claude debussy for solo piano from 1909. Debussy demonstrates just how modern it is in the hand of pianists fleeing from the standard repertoire. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. In a way, debussys choice of title for this work preludes marks a turning. Toru takemitsu a bird came down the walk for viola and piano 1994 scorevideo duration.

Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. In these debussy preludes paavali jumppanen achieves the excellence, in my opinion, of the greatest. 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. Claude debussy paul jacobs preludes for piano books. Previous sheet music next sheet music voiles claude debussy. This new recording presents the first books of both the preludes and the images, works in which debussy found his mature piano style, full of unheard colours, atmospheres and perfumes, each with a descriptive title, but even without the title pure creations of imagination and craftmanship. Barries peter pan in kensington, a book given to debussy s daughter emmaclaude, known as chouchou, with illustrations by arthur rackham.

By the way paul jacobs was also an excellent contemporary music pianist. Except for some mild, localized chromaticism and a short pentatonic passage, the entire piece uses the whole. Jeanyves thibaudet performs the piano works of debussy with a warmth and passion that display a true understanding of the music. Known as a composer of spectral symphonic music, luc brewaeys has demonstrated his prodigious orchestration skills in numerous concert works, though most of them are challenging experimental pieces that casual listeners are unlikely to find accessible. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. As he plays debussy s book 1 preludes, you notice how effortlessly his arms, hands, and fingers are choreographed to the music. Just as we had the mysterious voiles in the first book, this book opens with. Two excerpts from the emperor concerto, showing beethovens use of uneven groups of notes.

Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussy s do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Included are english translations of french terms, debussy s performance. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Debussy did nothing less than liberate music from the domination by functional harmony which had prevailed for three centuries. Achilleclaude debussy aged 55, debussy was universally acknowledged as one of the most important musicians of his time debussy. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Other debussian devices include the regarding of the seventh chord e. Orchestra band sheet music symphonic orchestra claude debussy.

The title of the piece may be translated to english as either veils or sails. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book i of claude debussy thesis presented. The project goal was to revive the origins of chamber music organizing concerts on private. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. Get to know all of the debussy preludes with christina mcmaster this month. Voiles, number 2 from book i of debussy s preludes. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Societe musicale independante, claude debussy piano 19110503 in paris, salle pleyel complete jane mortier piano first pub lication.