Serge gainsbourg based his 1969 song jane b on this prelude. Prelude and fugue in fsharp minor, bwv 859 bach, johann sebastian. Its not a disc i would part with, nor is anything else i have from him. Walter gieseking plays debussy preludes book ii, no. Achilleclaude debussy 22nd august 1862 25th march 1918 was a french composer.
Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the. William wordsworth was one of the founders of english romanticism and one its most central figures and important intellects. Despite the research i have done regarding the title, the results i have found are still only speculation. Yet it is based on a very simple harmonic progression as we will try to demonstrate in this article. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Musician rob dougan composed and recorded clubbed to death 2, a song which uses the prelude for most of its musical structure. Ive learned to be careful about pronouncing a performance as definitive. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. It was composed to accompany and form part of a more extensive and ambitious work, the recluse, which was never finished. Signup now for instant access to the printable sheet music of preludes by debussy and thousands of other classical piano pieces, sign up for a piano street gold membership. The eighth prelude ondine recalls, for me, the movement of the same name by maurice ravel. They are divided into two separate livres, or books, of twelve preludes each.
The sixth and ninth preludes general lavineecentric and homage pickwick esq shows the influence of erik satie and his whimsical titles. Debussys most dramatic contribution to music history was his disregard for traditional chord structures and tonality. The titles of the preludes are written at the end of each work, thus allowing the performer to. Thus far o friend have we though leaving much unvisited endeavourd to retrace my life through its first years and measured back. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. 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. 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. The incident in substance is rather a trivial one, but wordsworth never forgot its moral lesson. Debussy sylvia jen piano youtube debussy preludes, book 2 duration. This piece is mentioned in the book fifty shades of gray and is featured in the movie by the same name. Prelude and fugue in fsharp minor, bwv 859 bach, johann.
Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. This material is amalgamated with the poets adult views of philosophy and art those views held during the writing and endless revision of the prelude, roughly from 1799. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. The recording is performed by jeremiah jones and is 2 minutes and 11 seconds in length. Find easier access to the pious mind, yet were i grossly destitute of all. The start of book 1 finds wordsworth speaking from a mature point of view. He is widely regarded as the greatest polish composer, and one of the most influential. The music becomes more dramatic toward the end of the set.
Summer vacation bright was the summers noon when quickening steps followed each other till a dreary moor was crossed, a bare ridge clomb, upon whose top standing alone, as. Piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 cornets, 2 trumpets, 2 timpani, violins i, violins ii, violas, cellos, basses tempo. My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book. Another critic wrote that book 2 of the preludes is played more successfully than book 1. He is sometimes seen as the first impressionist composer, although he vigorously rejected the term. Oercome by grosser prelude of that strain, forgot its functions, and slept undisturbd. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The sixth prelude of debussys second book takes its inspiration from the famous american juggler general lavine. Les fees sont dexquises danseuses fairies are exquisite dancers. He was one of the most important figures in music at the turn of the 20th century. He is remembered as a poet of spiritual and epistemological speculation, a poet concerned with the human relationship to nature and a fierce advocate of using. Listening guide hector berlioz 18031869 first movement from symphonie fantastique fantastical symphony date of composition. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for.
My analysis of canope debussy preludes for piano, book ii. No complaints about any of this cd, for that matter. Upon first listening to this work, many conventional conceptions of rhythm. The works in debussys second book of preludes 191019 are similar in intent to those of book i 19071910. Debussy preludes, book 2 download free sheet music. Ive been learning this piece and its lovely but i have no clue what is going on harmonically. March 1, 1810 october 17, 1849 was a polish virtuoso pianist and piano composer of the romantic period.
Not only is the title full of mystery, but the piece itself leaves the listener in awe and wonder. Thus far o friend have we though leaving much unvisited endeavourd to retrace my life. The body of the poem employs flashbacks to describe the development of the poetic mind during youth. The basic chords are no other than the tonic, subdominant and dominant chords i v i iv v i iv v. Book 2 is also completely written on 3 staves its sound is a bit more. The festival is part of the golandsky institute summer symposium. The remainder of book 4 is devoted to an account of an incident which made a tremendous impression on the poet and on everyone who has ever read his poem. The first measures voice movement in measures 1 to 8 harmonic resources used by chopin measures to 25 complete prelude. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both.
This can be practised by playing the notes of the chord in groups of 2 and 3, so that the ear can appreciate the discords and judge their effectiveness in the full chord. One can easily imagine the trees shedding their leaves on a cold autumn day. 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. The first book 1910 proved to be his most successful work. Claude debussy composed the second book of preludes during 1910 12. The prelude remained without a title until the poets widow named it, shortly before publication. It had been completed in 1805, though revised on three occasions afterwards. Residence at cambridge it was a dreary morning when the wheels rolled over a wide plain oerhung with clouds, and nothing cheered our way till first we saw the longroofed. One of the great peaks of the prelude literature for piano, alongside. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Was it for this that one the fairest of all rivers lovd to blend his murmurs with my nurses song.
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