Also recorded here is the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. In addition, perhaps because debussys style is so prone to mannerism. Buy cd from amazon, claude debussy images preludes, book ii marc andre hamelin piano 034571179209 released. They were published in two books series, each consisting of three pieces. In his first debussy recording for hyperion, marcandre hamelin presents the two books of images, debussy s coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors, and sounds, plus the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Daniel ericourt books iii ivory classics 73006 4cd priced as 2 vladimir viardo books iii propiano 224525. While the solo piano version of debussys preludes will always remain fundamental to. For his sun oct 6 performance, our guest curator marcandre hamelin will end the concert with the complete debussy preludes book 2.
Unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion he presents the two books of images. Hamelin delivered the whole of debussys preludes, book ii 191219 with exhilarating virtuosity and rare sensitivity of touch. Feux dartifice from preludes, book 2 youtube the best of debussy classical music for studying and concentration piano. Muzijevics program includes a pair of sonatas by c. Three years exist between the publication of the first and second book, with the former appearing in 1910. Claude debussy 18621918 preludes ii, pour piano, l. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to establish the tonal center of the fugue that followed it.
Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. For his sun oct 6 performance, our guest curator marcandre hamelin will end the concert with the complete debussy preludes book 2 unlike some notable collections of preludes from prior times, such as chopins op. P ierrelaurent aimards muchpublicised recent claim in an interview with a german newspaper that debussy is a. Both books 1 and 2 of debussys popular piano preludes are contained in this one sturdy volume. Marcandre hamelin plays debussys images and book ii of. Debussy may have contributed the last important evolution to the prelude. He was too good a composer to imitate debussy, although there are a few examples of direct influence it.
Any recordings you find of sviatoslav richter playing any of debussys preludes are also worthy of consideration. Marcandre hamelin, piano wolfgang amadeus mozart 17561791 sonata no. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 18621918. The first book was composed between 1901 and 1905, and the second book was composed in 1907. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The works in debussys second book of preludes 191019 are similar in intent to those of book i 19071910. These works are distinct from debussy s images pour orchestre. Several of them look ahead to debussys later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Hear him indulge his two pianistic passions in the apm studio. Hamelin s stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. Hamelins stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. Similarly, the great german pianist walter gieseking seemed to have dibs on the debussy preludes.
Aug 19, 2016 the paradox is that debussy succeeded in a series of piano works starting with estampes in 1903 and culminating in the two books of preludes in 1910 and 1912 respectively in creating what can only be called an impressionist technique. Hamelins glistening sonority is flawlessly captured by. Preludes, book 2 marcandre hamelln pf hyperion f cda67920 71 ddd marcandre hamelins stature, extraordinary from the start, increases with every new issue. This album contains the preludes, books 1 and 2 by debussy, presented by piano classics, a label of brilliant classics. His 193839 versions were staples of the 78 rpm catalog, as well as his 1951 and 1953 lp remakes. Digital booklet a new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. A new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration. Buy cd from amazon, claude debussy images preludes, book ii marcandre hamelin piano 034571179209 released. Audio recording, 2000 to 2099, debussy, claude, no. The hallmarks of hamelins style are always in evidence, and the clarity with which the polyphonic. 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 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. Oct 21, 2018 a new album from marcandre hamelin is always cause for celebration.
Images usually pronounced in french is a suite of six compositions for solo piano by claude debussy. 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. This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. Claude debussy images preludes ii marcandre hamelin. Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion hamelin presents the two books of images debussy s coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. The only thing missing might be the humor in a piece like hommage a s. Marcandre hamelin performs complete book 2 of debussys.
Internationally recognized frenchcanadian pianist marcandre hamelin has an impressively extensive repertoire and an astounding discography of approximately 60 albums recorded on the hyperion label. The present release in emis great recordings of the century series marks the third time giesekings 1953 versions are reissued on cd. Debussys colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. The twentyfour preludes of debussy are published in two books of twelve preludes each. Available from november 2014 on hyperion records downloads mp3, alac, flac cd. These works have been central to stevens repertoire for many years and he brings them to the. These compositions, while endearing themselves to both pianist and listener, also occupy an important place in musical history and, like the preludes. Catalog record only duo angergerassimez norbert anger, cello. And here in his latest album he subdues his legendary, transcendent technique to convey debussys very essence with a surpassing ease and naturalness. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off. Debussy images pour piano book 2 this page lists all recordings of images pour piano book 2 by claude achille debussy 18621918. No limits, but this is the first time he issues an all debussy album on hyperion. These works are distinct from debussys images pour orchestre.
Debussys piano music has always been popular, of course, but the variety of good and distinctive recordings of it in the middle and late 2010s must point to some kind of cultural trend. Works for violoncello and piano, except the schumann arabesque, which is for solo piano, and the penderecki work, which is for violoncello solo. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 by claude debussy 1862. Debussy hasnt been this sharply etched before, and it works.
Beyond debussy, ravel and scriabin, im really not all that crazy about classical keyboards give me bill evans, jackie byard or oscar peterson any day. Hamelins glistening sonority is flawlessly captured by the hyperion team. Here he reaches between those two to tackle one of the pinnacles of the piano repertoiredebussys two books of preludes. Speaking of hyperion, they deserve a lot of credit, since they already have an excellent recording of the debussy preludes in their catalogue, by steven osborne. Debussy s colouristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colours and sounds. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The poetic sheen and finish of all these performances are things to marvel at, leaving me to long for more debussy, to say nothing of faure and ravel, from an artist supremely attuned to the french repertoire, as to so much else.
Here in his first debussy recording for hyperion hamelin presents the two books of images debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. Debussy dover music for piano by debussy, claude isbn. The most important early example of the prelude being exemplified in the forty eight preludes and fugues of books i and ii of the well tempered clavier of bach, where the prelude served to. Steven osborne has already made a name for himself in french music with a disc of alkan and a profoundly moving performance of messiaens vingt regards. Shop and buy complete preludes, books 1 and 2 sheet music. The 12 pieces in the collection have titles that allude to landscapes, exotic locales and artifacts, literary and visual protagonists and images, and reallife characters and scenes. They were published in two booksseries, each consisting of three pieces.
In his first debussy recording for hyperion, marcandre hamelin presents the two books of images, debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors, and sounds, plus the second book of preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance. Hamelins debussy is so detailed as to be emotionally intense. These beautiful french works are a must for all pianists. Apr 17, 2011 marcandre hamelin only remember he was a master of the piano in the second half of this concert, says erica jeal. The praiseworthy pianist hamelin doesnt like to be called a virtuoso, but his skills are hard to deny.
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