Preludes, book ii was composed during 1912 and represent the composers late style. Debussy arturo benedetti michelangeli preludes book 2. Ondine, the eighth prelude of book ii, is based on the mythical character of a water nymph dating back to middle ages. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. This allows performers to choose preludes with which they have the strongest affinity, or those to which their individual interpretive gifts are. 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. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a level 9. Mar 10, 2012 claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. Ondine is the eighth of 12 preludes in debussys second set of preludes. Ondine, from preludes book ii inesa sinkevych piano music. Several of them look ahead to debussy s later style, in which the composers earlier impressionistic, almost romantic poetry was supplanted by a greater concentration upon technique and neoclassical objectivity. Debussys 24 piano preludes were published in two sets in 1910.
Zoltan kocsis recorded two acclaimed debussy recital discs in the late 80s of suite bergamasque, pour le piano, estampes, the images and arabesques these two discs originally released in 1998 didnt receive the same acclaim which is a pity as they share many of the same qualities. Unlike other collections of preludes by great composers, debussys do not follow a strict pattern of key signature. Societe musicale independante, claude debussy piano 19110503 in paris, salle pleyel complete jane mortier piano first pub lication. Debussy preludes, book 2 download free sheet music. Despite playful elements, it is darker and more mysterious. Debussy ondine prelude no 8, book ii buniatishvili, piano. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. This work resulted in the creation of such enigmatic pieces as. Ondine, from preludes book ii maya hartman piano music. This was the first collection of debussy s preludes i ever owned and i have yet to hear another that surpasses it. Debussy preludes ondine ode42d rwe classical music. Despite some brilliant individual preludes, ive over time arrived at the position time that they are some of claude debussy s most overrated music. For all that variety, which invites players to pick and choose among them, they are also true cycles, and the composer gave some thought to the sequence in each book.
He has given recitals in several countries in europe and america, including a performance of pierre boulezs second sonata at the mozarteum salzburg, 2010, performances of chopins complete etudes, and the premiere of the work brevedades by c. Ogg vorbis sound file, length 3 min 43 s, 162 kbps this is a file from the wikimedia commons. Information from its description page there is shown below. Ondine by arturo benedetti michelangeli on amazon music. 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.
Suite bergamasque, published in 1905, is one of the most wellknown pieces in classic piano literature. Ondine, from preludes book ii junghwa lee piano music. Debussy s 24 piano preludes were published in two sets in 1910 and 19. These miniatures are varied in character and style, and include, among others, references to literature, poetry, nature, the mediterranean landscape and the events in paris during debussy s lifetime. If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Theyre both still quite the challenge for advanced players only. The playing is technically very good, there is lots of nice phrasing, and the piano sound is peerless. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussy s more mature writing style. Pianist marita viitasalos solo album on ondine is a program focused on works by claude debussy 18621918.
The girl with the flaxen hair the most tonal prelude, recalling debussys early style. Debussy preludes, book 1 by claude debussy 18621918. Infatuated with the world of mortals, ondine marries the knight huldebrand, but her magical powers prove fatal for the man who dares betray her love. Complete preludes, books 1 and 2 dover music for piano. Helpful english translations of french terms as well as debussy s performance. Its inspiration, like les fees sont dexquises danseuses the fourth in book ii, was an illustration by arthur rackham. Claude debussy preludes, book 2 l 123 ondine arturo benedetti michelangeli great sound. I guessed it was a bosendorfer, and apparently it was. For orchestra arr scores featuring the orchestra arr for wind band arr for orchestra without strings arr scores featuring wind band arr for 5 flutes arr scores featuring the flute arr for 5.
Jan 31, 2016 mozart classical music for studying, concentration, relaxation study music piano instrumental duration. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Provided to youtube by universal music group debussy. In addition, perhaps because debussy s style is so prone to mannerism. A descriptive analysis of the preludes book 1 of claude debussy. The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and give a descriptive analysis of twelve of the twentyfour preludes written by claude debussy. Preludes books 1 and 2 paperback april 1, 1999 by claude debussy composer 4. The germanenglish pianist walter morse rummel, a student of leopold godowsky, gave the premiere of the entire second book of preludes in 19 in london. It is an early german romance, which has been translated into english and other languages. Robert casadesus debussy ondine, from preludes, book ii. Preludes by claude debussy compositions compositions. Debussy beautifully suggests the movement and play of water as the water nymph lures unwary passersby to their underwater palaces. The first book of preludes is slightly easier than the second, since the second collection features debussys more mature writing style.
May 09, 2006 as others have suggested, this may be the holy grail for debussy prelude lovers. Ondine, a ballet with music by hans werner henze and choreography by frederick ashton, first produced in 1958 for the royal ballet. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. Some pedaling marks at the bottom if these pages were cut off.
He studied piano at the royal conservatory of music of madrid. Debussy ondine prelude no 8, book ii buniatishvili. Download piano sheet music from piano street digital sheet music library. Robert casadesus claude debussy 18621918 ondine, from preludes, book ii. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes during a remarkably brief periodthe first, between december 1909 and february 1910. Hans is a knighterrant who has been sent off on a quest by his betrothed.
This paper also includes a brief history of preludes as well as possible influences upon debussy and his compositions. As others have suggested, this may be the holy grail for debussy prelude lovers. Claude debussy composed his two books of preludes during a remarkably. Ondine, a prelude for piano by debussy 1912 ondine, a song by they might be giants, from the ep back to skull ondine, a song by echobelly, from the album people are expensive. Interrupted serenade a guitarist tries to serenade a potential lover, but is interrupted. One of the easiest pieces in this collection is the girl with the flaxen hair, around a. Carried by debussys welldeserved reputation and his many wonderful compositions, this 2nd book i think is only played because he signed his name to it. Its inspiration comes from an illustration by arthur rackham, and is based on a story about a water nymph whose deadly powers prove lethal to anyone who betrays her love. Debussy s ondine from preludes book ii was inspired by the legend of a water spirit whose deadly powers prove lethal to the mortal who betrays her love. Claude debussys preludes are two sets of pieces for solo piano, written in 191010 and 1912, and published as book i and ii respectively. This particularly applies to the 2nd book of 12, which contains by my count two memorable preludes dead leaves and the. As the prelude approaches its conclusion, the music once again becomes clear and playful, abandoning the darker hues heard earlier to close quietly on a d major chord. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
Initially, debussy and other pianists who gave early performances of the works including ricardo vines played them in groups of three or four preludes, which remains a popular approach today. However, some performers also choose to perform each book in their entirety. Ondine, from preludes book ii inesa sinkevych piano music free. Ondine, from preludes book ii jorge federico osorio piano. Edition peters preludes by claude debussy compositions compositions. The eighth prelude ondine recalls, for me, the movement of the same name by maurice ravel. Types of triplets found in piano compositions of debussy and places where they are found. The eleventh prelude alternating thirds looks forward to the composers etudes. I like steinway for rachmaninoff, but it is a bit gruff for debussy.
Pianist richard goode coaches leslie cain on claude debussy s ondine from preludes, book ii, in the resnick education wing as part of carnegie halls workshop and master class series. Claude debussy preludes book 1 preludes book 2 36 childrens corner paavali jumppanen piano rec. Dovers book of debussy preludes is made of extremely high quality print on heavier paper than usual. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Ondine, the eighth prelude of book ii, is based on the mythical. The works in debussys second book of preludes 191019 are similar in intent to those of book i 19071910. The music expresses a vast repertoire of emotions, colors and moods. Canope one temporal sequencing characteristic that is common throughout debussys music is the immediate repetition of a short phrase either exactly.
During the nineteenth century the book was very popular and was, according to the. Paavali jumppanens new recording on ondine turns attention to. I provide the original scanned version and the filtered, because the filter does some changes smoothening, sharpening borders and some portions of the scan get lost sometimes when they are too small e. Ondine, from preludes book ii elena ulyanova piano music. Debussy ondine prelude no 8, book ii buniatishvili, piano debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Pianist richard goode coaches leslie cain on claude debussys ondine from preludes, book ii, in the resnick education wing as part of. The easiest debussy piano pieces and the most difficult.