Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Feuilles mortes, a song by claude debussy, catherine kautsky on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy.
Alexei lubimov s 2012 album of claude debussy s preludes for piano is a generous offering, for in addition to presenting books i and ii complete on two discs, it also includes transcriptions for two pianos of the trois nocturnes and the prelude a lapresmidi dune faune. 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. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Types of triplets found in piano compositions of debussy and places where they are found.
Preludes cd, sep2012, 2 discs, melodiya at the best online prices at ebay. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The story goes that alexei lubimov encountered an old steinway in the polish embassy. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and. The 12 pieces that comprise the second book are as varied as those of the first. It is in this manner sans rigeur, as debussy repeatedly marked his music that alexei lubimov plays the preludes. Claude debussy music, classical music, classical mp3 download, classical music downloads download music compositions from legal, wellordered mp3 content website. Preludes for piano, books 1 and 2 catherine kautsky on allmusic 2014.
This page lists all recordings of preludes book 2 by claude achille debussy 18621918. Information from its description page there is shown below. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical. Aug 19, 2016 the composer who benefited most from this liberation was bartok, who was introduced to debussys music by kodaly in 1907. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. Book ii was composed between late 1912 and april 19. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Preludes by alexei lubimov in highresolution audio at available in 44.
Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer. Images, preludes book 2 hamelin by debussy, claude on cd. Media in category preludes by claude debussy the following 28 files are in this category, out of 28 total. Lubimov employs the bechstein for the first book of preludes, and to the. Alexei lubimov, unlike most pianists, wants us to hear debussy in a different. The story goes that alexei lubimov encountered an old steinway in the polish embassy in brussels which is said to be the instrument paderewski played in his recitals, and its effect on his playing stimulated him to rethink debussys preludes entirely, even after 40 years of playing them both in public and in private. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for. 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.
With the sesquicentennial of claude debussys birth coming up fast on aug. For his recording of debussys two books of preludes, alexei lubimov uses two vintage concert grand pianos whose distinct sonorities would have been familiar to the composer. Claude debussy, preludes, book i debussys preludes are divided into two parts. Jul, 2012 the finale is debussy s second book of preludes. Get all the lyrics to songs on preludes, book 2, l. Ondine, a song by claude debussy, catherine kautsky on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Claude debussy preludes alexei lubimov piano alexei zuev piano. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4.
Claude debussy, alexei lubimov, alexei zuev debussy. Claude debussy, preludes, book ii debussys preludes are divided into two parts. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. The recording also contains the trois nocturnes in maurice ravels twopiano transcription as well as a twopiano arrangement of debussys seminal orchestral masterpiece, the.
There are evocations of calm seascapes, delicate wind tracery, and snowcovered landscapes. Thus, for example, instead of heading his 24 preludes in two books with. Achille claude debussy 1862 1918 did not like the word impressionism associated with his music. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Russian pianist alexei lubimov came across two old pianos which.
Debussy took great care in assigning these titles, and several contain quotations from various poems. 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. The recording also contains the trois nocturnes in maurice ravels twopiano transcription as well as a twopiano arrangement of debussys seminal orchestral masterpiece, the prelude a lapresmidi dun faune. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude.
The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set. Lubimov plays book 1 on a 1925 bechstein and book 2 on a 19 steinway. Alexey lubimov debussy 24 piano preludies 2lp melodiya. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Hamelins stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. On the first book he plays a 1925 bechstein clear, sharplyetched, translucent and light, even in complex textures. 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.
Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. 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 first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Ecm new series is best known for its polished releases of contemporary music, though the label has increased its. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Preludes, book 2 tracklist follows hristo kazakov, piano self, 43. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. This two disc set of debussy headed by russian pianist alexei lubimov is just. After russian pianist alexei lubimov encountered an old instrument in. Russian masterpianist alexei lubimov performs from preludes book ii nr. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. Feux dartifice means fireworks, and in this video youll see why its. Preludes book ii debussy ilya itin wae inetics records debussy preludes ilya itin r claude debussy, preludes, book ii debussys preludes are divided into two parts.
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