The piano sonority of Claude Debussy / Virginia Raad.
| Author/creator |
Raad, Virginia |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Lewiston, NY : Edwin Mellen Press, ©1994. |
| Description | 80 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 43 Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 43. ^A231525 |
| Contents | Part I. Claude Debussy, pianist -- Part II. The early work. The so-called transparent legato -- The use of piano sonority to evoke other instruments -- The staccato touch -- The evasion of fixed pitch -- Sustained sound: the piano pedal, harmonic pedals -- Compositions cited in Part II -- Part III. The mature work. Traditional pianistic passages become evocative -- Sustained sound: harmonic pedals -- The exploration of orchestral sonorities at the keyboard -- Sonorous means which disguise the physical construction of the piano -- The Préludes: a development toward an economic use of the tools of music -- The legato touch -- The staccato touch -- Compositions cited in Part III -- Part IV. The last years. The Twelve Etudes -- En Blanc et noir, Sonate pour violoncelle et piano, Sonate pour violon et piano -- Compositions cited in Part IV. |
| Abstract | This study discusses elements in Claude Debussy's work that are directly associated with the qualities of the piano. The piano music that Debussy composed evolved in part from his own particular performance. Debussy knew all the technical possibilities available to a skilled pianist. In his full development, he uniquely employed the piano's sonorous resources and painted atmospheric scenes. This volume explores his early, mature and late piano music, including the Préludes and the twelve Etudes, as well as the pianistic passages in his violin and cello sonatas, examining forms, harmonies, rhythms, touch, pitches, sustained sounds, and compositions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 93050847 |
| ISBN | 0773491384 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.D28 R33 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |