Debussy -- Douze études

Claude Debussy's Douze Etudes (Twelve Studies) for piano were written during the summer of 1915, a period in the composer's life filled with intense creativity. This scholarly edition, edited by Dr. Stewart Gordon, has been carefully researched from autographs and first editions. Discrepancies between sources are mentioned in footnotes. In prefatory matter, Dr. Gordon discusses Debussy's playing, pedaling considerations, and articulation issues. Also provided are detailed analyses of each study's structure, a chart of metronome marks corresponding with recorded performances of the Etudes by famous pianists, and a glossary of the French terms used throughout the Etudes. Additionally, valuable performance recommendations, helpful fingering, and pedaling suggestions are offered in this comprehensive edition. / Piano

Debussy composed this cycle and other masterful late works in the summer of 1915. He had withdrawn to a country house near Dieppe with his family and composed with fevered concentration. The self-critical composerwas very proud of his Études: ?I confess that I am pleased to have created a work which false vanity aside will occupy a special niche. In point of technique these Études will usefully preparepianists for a better understanding of the fact that the portals of music can only be opened with formidable hands?. Debussy?s Études are today a milestone along the path of those desirous of becomingconcert pianists.

En 2012 sera célébré le 150e anniversaire de la naissance de Debussy.

À cette occasion, nous lui rendrons hommage en présentant ses oeuvres pour piano en trois volumes brochés ou reliés en toile.

La musique de piano étant notre point fort, nous tenions à attribuer à l?oeuvre de celui qui fut à l?origine du renouvellement de la musique de piano une place de choix dans notre catalogue.

Depuis le début des années 1980, nous avons édité l?une après l?autre et à intervalles réguliers toutes les oeuvres importantes que Debussy écrivit pour le piano. Notre éditeur, Ernst-Günter Heinemann, collabora étroitement avec le musicologue français renommé François Lesure, spécialiste de Debussy, et présenta grâce à nos éditions Urtext de qualité toutes les facettes de la musique de Debussy.

Dans les trois recueils, on trouvera, classées chronologiquement d?après leur date de parution et débutant par la «Danse bohémienne» composée vers 1880, toutes les oeuvres de notre catalogue éditées séparément.

En guise de «bis», on a glissé dans le premier volume le prélude à la cantate «La Damoiselle élue». Chacun des trois volumes procure des grands moments pianistiques.

Mais ils invitent également à découvrir Debussy, le classique-moderne, sous un autre angle: le compositeur de petites pièces moins connues.

Bon anniversaire, Claude Debussy!? / Classique / Partition /

This volume contains several of Debussy's best known and most-admired compositions including some of his most brilliant works for piano: the technically challenging 'Etudes' the witty and appealing 'Children's Corner' and the sparkling 'Images Book II' as well as other intriguing lesser-known works. Pianists will enjoy the extraordinary diversity of these pieces and their rare often surprising musical effects. All of the works included have been reprinted from authoritative French editions.

Fin d'Études - Livre Du Maitre-Twelve melodic studies in the style of various authors from Ravel to Bach Debussy to Mendelssohn. This end of studies edition of the book is the version with accompaniment.

Supérieur - Livre du Maître avec accompagnement-Twelve melodic studies in the style of various authors from Ravel to Bach Debussy to Mendelssohn. This higher level book is the version with accompaniment.

Niveau Moyen - Livre du Maître avec accompagnement-Twelve melodic studies in the style of various authors from Ravel to Bach Debussy to Mendelssohn. This intermediate level book is the version with accompaniment.