Debussy preludes book 1 duration of the flute

Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The debussy edition by various artists on apple music. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy showing 1 4 of 68 pages in this thesis. But where bach and chopin used their preludes as something of a technical exercise, composing one for each musical key, debussy s were freeform and full of his signature expressive indulgences. A central figure in european music of the turn of the 20th century, he was made chevalier of the legion of honor in 1903. Well, debussy obviously agreed but that didnt stop him putting his own stamp on the genre. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. It was the first significant piece for solo flute after the sonata in a minor composed by c. This double cd contains a very generous collection of major debussy piano works including both books of preludes, pour the piano, estampes, both sets of images and childrens corner.

Debussy preludes book 1 subscribe here claude debussy s preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano. Shop and buy prelude to the afternoon of a faun sheet music. Debussy dismissed it as an example of what may be produced by a sick man in time of war. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. In general i prefer arrau to most recordings of debussy, but even he struggles to bring out the best of book 2.

One get the feeling with each passing prelude that these could and should have been written for flute and marimba. Flute, debussy, prelude a lapresmidi dun faune, sound. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book. A viennese arrangement of debussys prelude a lapresmidi dun.

Claude debussy 18621918 was a 20thcentury french composer and one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music. A debussy album for flute and piano hal leonard online. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. Listen to the debussy edition by various artists on apple music. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult. Read gainsford plays book 2 of preludes by claude debussy at the wallace international piano festival 2016. Debussy, c carolyn nussbaum music company flute choir. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes between late 1909 and early 19. Bitonality using two different chords, or sounds from two different keys, at the same time like c major and f major chord in unison.

Prelude cocktail preludes by bach, debussy, shostakovitch. Download the flute sheet music of preludes, book i, l. Included are english translations of french terms, debussy s performance. Claude debussy 18621918 composer biography, music and. They are played by the legendary walter gieseking and were recorded in 1953 and 1955 the preludes and 1954 the other works on the second cd. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910, and book ii.

The piece is the eighth in debussys first book of preludes. April 1, 1902, georges longy led the boston orchestral club. Prelude to the afternoon of a faun beginning until. Originally written for piano, arthur ephross has arranged this beautiful melody for flute with piano accompaniment.

Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Finally, and perhaps most promising is the assertion which every student of debussy music will hear time and again. Following the xundamentum was the buxheim organ book of 1475. I include this term in italics as it presents for me a perfect practical example of an expressive gestalt. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. He developed a highly original system of harmony and musical structure that expressed in many respects the ideals to which the impressionist and symbolist painters and writers of his time aspired. Indeed he added a quite new range of timbre and colour to western classical music. Debussy prelude to the afternoon of a faun for flute and piano imc 3059 on. Bach over 150 years before 1747, and it is the first such solo composition for the modern bohm flute, developed in 1847. 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. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. Claude debussys prelude i lapresmidi dun faune is of its alternately. Random thoughts on the preludes of claude debussy irwin. Debussy commenced the suite in 1890 at age 28, but he did not finish or publish it until 1905.

Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Musicians publications presents claude debussy s arabesque i arranged for flute choir plus by kris dorsey. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. Debussy prelude to the afternoon of a faun for flute and piano. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. These conversations are translated in william austin, ed.

Debussy piano music although he himself wished to reserve the term for the visual arts, claude debussy 18621918 has often been considered the founder of musical impressionism. Product cover for a debussy album for flute and piano. 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. This would seem to link strongly with definitions six and nine in table 1. French composer claude debussy 18621918 was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of. Debussy, claude flute and piano 1 pdf 1 mp3 interpreted intermediate 17 added the 21042006. Free sheet music l 117, debussy, claude preludes, book 1. Preludes west coast premiere of arrangement claude debussy. View the sheetmusic and listen to recordings of the excerpt.

Prelude a lapresmidi dun faune prelude to the afternoon of a faun is a symphonic poem for orchestra by claude debussy, first performed in paris in 1894. It generally takes three minutes or less to perform. Life and music claude debussy was born on the 22nd august 1862 in saintgermainenlaye, france. Toomai des elephants inspired by kipling was originally intended as no. Debussy was an influential composer of the late 19 early 20th centuries, creating works of sheer beauty that obscured their technical innovation. This album concludes with three rarely heard piano pieces completed by robert orledge. Scored for 4 c flutes, alto flute, and bass flute, this arrangement also includes optional parts for bassoon or cello to add to the bass sound if desirable. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Relax with the masters by various artists on apple. The war depressed debussy into a state of creative sterility, but the summer of 1915 marked the start of a new productive era.

This collection contains, among other things, thirty preludes which show definite advancement over those by. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. The suite bergamasque is one of the most famous piano suites by claude debussy. This collection contains, among other things, thirty preludes which show definite advancement over. Mar 21, 2021 claude debussy, french composer whose works were a seminal force in the music of the 20th century. The douze preludes, book 1, and douze preludes, book 2, were composed. Book 2 was started in late 1912 and finished in april 19. It is a festive piece, which holds much of the baroque style that is commonly found in preludes. Preludes debussy you can count on me debussy s arrangement of minstrels for violin and piano posted on january 5, 2015 by peter jost. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. French composer claude debussy 18621918 was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, although he disliked the term when applied to his compositions. Carolyn nussbaum music company flute choir ae debussy. Prelude to the afternoon of a faun sheet music plus.

It is one of the most recorded of debussys pieces, both in its original version and in various arrangements. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. Played by lixin zhang at the 2018 wallace international piano festival, 15 july 2018. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Claude debussy achilleclaude debussy french pronunciation. This is the audition excerpt that is often requested at orchestral flute auditions. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off.

Find claude debussy credit information on allmusic. Its been a very very very long time since i havent posted any original compositions or. Debussy spent his remaining years immersed in french musical society, writing as a critic, composing, and performing as pianist and conductor. Debussy s preludes, book 1 in a 1949 recording by alfred cortot, one of the greatest interpreters of this music. Debussy s style was very groundbreaking for the time around 1900 and featured innovations such as. Tonality and form in debussys prelude a lapresmidi d. 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. Debussy began book 1 in december 1909, finishing it 2 months later in february 1910. Following the model of bach and his 24 preludes and fugues from 1722, debussy also wrote his own set of preludes. The composition was inspired by the poem lapresmidi dun faune by stephane mallarme, and later formed the basis for a ballet choreographed by vaslav nijinsky. Along with maurice ravel, he is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. Preludes books 1 and 2 by claude debussy english paperback book free.