Claude Debussy Piano Music 1888-1905
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Book Overview
This volume contains the complete music for solo piano written by Claude Debussy between 1888 and 1905. Beginning with Deux Arabesques (1888), it offers the Suite bergamasque (1890-1905), R verie (1890), Danse (1890), Ballade (1890), Pour le piano (1896-1901), D'un cahier d'esquisses (1903), Extampes (1903), Mazurka (1891), Valse romantique (1890), Masques (1904), L'Isle joyeuse (1904), and the first series of Images (1905): Reflets dans l'eau, Hommage a Rameau, and Mouvement. In each case the music has been reproduced photographically from original or early editions. This book has been designed to be used at the piano. Noteheads are large and clearly printed: margins and spaces are adequate for written notes, fingerings, and turnovers. It is also most useful, of course, for analysis or simply for listening along with the music.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486227715
ISBN13:9780486227719
Release Date:June 1974
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.33 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.4" x 12.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent Collection
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is an excellent collection of selections from Claude Debussy's piano works. This edition is clearly readable, the staves are well-spaced, and there are no noticeable smudged or illegible notations.
Wonderful edition!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Anyone looking for a collection of Debussy's piano music look no further. This book is a clean edition, easy to read, lays flat and has withstood over 30 years of moderate use, (of which I am responsible for 3) I don't understand the reviewer who gave this book a 4 out of 5 stars because of the "difficulty of the music." This is definitely a 5, and a must for any Debussy fan.
Great music, no fingerings
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I've had this edition for about 15 years, and physically it's held up very well. No tearing, binding is still strong, pages are as white as the day I got it. This is a generous sampling of Debussy's piano music. Some pieces, like L'isle Joyeuse, are not easy listening, though none are as experimental as Debussy became later in life. That said, many pieces, notably the Arabesques and Suite Bergmasque, are pretty and accessible. Difficulty ranges from moderate (Reverie, Claire De Lune) to virtuosic (Reflets dans l'eau, Mouvement) The major downside for the pianist is that there are no fingerings at all.
An old friend
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I remember this was the first volume of Dover piano music I ever bought, back when I was in high school in 1970 when it was first published. Then it cost exactly four dollars. I have played from it in all the years since then. The front cover long ago disappeared, but true to Dover's standards of sewing the pages in with thread like the best books, the volume is still intact. This is an generous collection of Debussy's earlier piano music, all from the original editions. A warning however, the original editions come with the original misprints, but most of these are obvious to the eye and ear.
Good buy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have used this particular edition for well over 20 years, and am constantly pleased by its sturdiness and legibility. I heartily recommend the Dover edition, not only of the Debussy, but of any work they may publish.
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