Debussy preludes for piano book i footprints in the snow

This beautiful arrangement for perfectly captures the melancholy, stark landscape painted in the original composition. Decoding debussy with pierrelaurent aimard ncpr news. Debussy preludes book 2, extracts, jean paul sevilla piano. Therefore, the twentyfour preludes composed between 1909 and 19 represent not only debussys last programmatic offerings for the piano, but also his most mature ones. May 09, 2006 this was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Debussy the ultimate piano collection schirmer library of. It exudes a sense of isolation, with lederer describing the prelude as a stark.

The result is a triumph for all concerned and one of the most gripping performances of debussy s preludes ever recorded. Ce qua vu le vent douest what the west wind saw is a musical composition by french composer claude debussy. Sep 29, 2009 claude debussy gave many of his piano preludes visually evocative titles, such as the sunken cathedral and footsteps in the snow. Debussy was known for being extremely particular in organizing his preludes. One of the earliest impressed by these works was ravel who described them as admirable masterpieces and indeed they have remained central to the repertoire. See all 9 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jun 18, 2010 in this piece, debussy creates an engaging sonic atmosphere with just the piano, one that, if you let it, will conjure up images and ideas. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and. Rapid, sweeping arpeggios, fast alternating chord passages, and thundering tremolos. An original 1907 bluthner the same make and vintage as debussy s own piano, this instrument produces the sounds debussy had in mind when he wrote for the piano. The two wind preludes, the wind on the plain and what the west wind has seen will blow you right out of your seat and send you scurrying for your hat, while the oceans parting in the engulfed cathedral is truly aweinspiring.

It is the sixth piece in the composers first book of preludes, written between late 1909 and early 1910. It is quite hard for me to describe just how beautiful this music is, i think i lack the english vocabulary to do so, or perhaps it is an example of music being music. Footprints in the snow chiara bertoglio, piano youtube. Composer claude debussy was not a natural at the piano. The piece was first published in april 1910, along with the rest of his preludes from book i. Debussy complete works for piano volume 1 jeanefflam. 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 result is a triumph for all concerned and one of the most gripping performances of debussys preludes ever recorded. Sep 29, 2006 this piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano paperback april 1, 1989 by claude debussy author 4. But as he continued to write piano music, debussy started trying new things, new sounds. The slow, sustained legato underpins the powerfully hypnotic atmosphere. Debussy the ultimate piano collection schirmer library. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussy s extraordinary expressiveness and his innovative gifts for musical imagery. Societe musicale independante, claude debussy piano 19110503 in paris, salle pleyel complete jane mortier piano first pub lication.

It premiered later that year at the salle erard in paris, with debussy himself performing the work. This piece is pure debussy a beautiful, quiet contemplative tone poem. Footprints in the snow handbells by claude debussy 1862. Achilleclaude debussy august 22, 1862 march 25, 1918 was a french composer.

A central figure in european music of the turn of the 20th century, he was made chevalier of the legion of honor in 1903. This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussys mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. Footprints in the snow chiara bertoglio, piano youtube the best of debussy duration. Each of debussys preludes, book i 19071910 is a short but substantial work that conveys a particular mood or impression suggested by its title. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. An original 1907 bluthner the same make and vintage as debussys own piano, this instrument produces the sounds debussy had in mind when he wrote for the piano. Preludes, book i, for the piano musical score, 1986. But back on impressionism, each musical gesture hints at something, at an image. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussys performance. Instrumentation piano discography musicbrainz all music guide. 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.

This significant compilation of 12 preludes represents debussy s mature writing style and is filled with a great diversity of compositional styles. The title is in french and translates to footprints in the snow the piece is 36. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano. This delicate, introspective piece makes a contemplative and relaxing addition to your midwinter concert or advent service. Contains nearly every piece of piano music debussy wrote in this giant, 488page, combbound book. Works for piano four hands and two pianos, series one includes two suites debussy composed specifically for piano four hands, his piano transcriptions deriving from two early choral works, and his own transcription for two pianos of his most famous orchestral work. Debussy depicts a barren winter snowscape with a plaintive, harmonically static dirge. Aug 19, 2016 much of the secret in debussys piano impressionism rested in his use of the pedals, in effect in the blurring of lines and the veiling of textures. The maiden sits in the sun and the poet pleads with her to kiss her flaxen hair and her cherryred lips.

Ricordi preludes book 1 piano solo piano collection. These are the workings of a master of color and expression, light and darkness, harmony and melody, texture and rhythm. Chopin, debussy composed twentyfour preludes in two books 1910 and 19. Canope preludes, book ii, 19 playing debussys piano works.

The title is in french and translates to footprints in the snow the piece is 36 measures long and takes approximately three and a half to four and a half minutes to play. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Listening to debussys piano works jeanefflam bavouzet i have four out of five of the cd set i was wondering what piano players, as well as listeners make of them. Debussy the ultimate piano collection schirmer library of classics volume 2105.

Here, in one volume, are two bodies of work that, perhaps more than any others, reveal the essence of claude debussys extraordinary expressiveness and his innovative gifts for musical imagery. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes between late 1909 and early 19. 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. At first, he struggled to learn to love the instrument. It has been suggested that debussy was inspired by the snowy scenes by impressionist painters like. Chouchou debussys daughter claudeemma debussy 19051919 average duration avg. Musical analysis placement within preludes, book i. Claude debussy gave many of his piano preludes visually evocative titles, such as the sunken cathedral and footsteps in the snow. The human and the physical in debussys depictions of snow erudit.

It is the seventh piece in the composers first book of preludes, written between late 1909 and early 1910. Contains nearly every piece of piano music debussy wrote in this giant, 488page, combbound bookdun cahier desquisse estampes. Each book contains twelve preludes for the piano, many of them known to todays musical audiences because of their great popularity with pianists worldwide. Still, as musicologist rollo myers notes, the pictorial element is not unduly stressed if stressed at all. The piece is 72 measures long, taking approximately four minutes to. 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. 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. Coupled with the morendo and piano pianissimo dynamic markings, this.

Claude debussy succeeded in a prelude he called footsteps in the snow, taking the solo piano to places it had never been before. His debussy preludes have many of the strengths one might expect and one of them is, well, strength. Preludes books 1 and 2 piano solo hal leonard online. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir the sounds and fragrances swirl through the evening. And believe me, i dont take them the wrong way, as you presented a balanced view of my playing, and make some fine suggestions on this debussy prelude. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Preludes for piano, books i and ii paul jacobs, piano. In what may be the most desolate landscape in debussys collected preludes. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Chouchou debussy s daughter claudeemma debussy 19051919 average duration avg. The human and the physical in debussys depictions of snow.

P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. Although you wont find krystian zimermans ultrarefined fingerwork and wide dynamic range, nor paul jacobs linear perception, theres much to. Interpreting music means exploring the promise of the potential of possibilities. Debussy piano works, in 10 volumes, volume 1 klemm 2. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. This was the first collection of debussys preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. And he is not one to wallow in the quieter musichis footprints in the snow are. Footprints in the snow chiara bertoglio, piano video. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Debussy preludes book 2 free downloadable sheet music.