Debussy : the quiet revolutionary / Victor Lederer.
| Author/creator | Lederer, Victor author. |
| Format | Audio (CD) |
| Publication Info | New York : Amadeus Press : Distributed by Hal Leonard, 2007. |
| Description | 148 pages ; 23 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.). |
| Subjects |
| Series | Unlocking the masters series ; no. 13 Unlocking the masters series ; no. 13. ^A590063 |
| Contents | Listening to Debussy -- His life -- The music for orchestra, 1887-99 -- Pour le piano I: The early years for keyboard -- The great opera -- Pour le piano II: Masterpieces of the middle years -- The music for orchestra after 1900 -- Pour le piano III: The preludes -- Pour le piano IV: The late works -- The songs -- The chamber works -- The quiet revolutionary. |
| Contents | Prélude à l' après-midi d'um faune -- Pelléas et Mélisande, act 3, scene 1: Mes longs cheveux descendent jusqu̕au seuil de la tour -- Pelléas et Mélisande, act 3, scene 1: "Je les tiens dans les mains" -- Pelléas et Mélisande, act 3, scene 1: "Que faites vous ici?" -- Soirée dans Grenade (no. 2 of Estampes) -- Reflets dans l'eau (no. 1 of Images I) -- Hommage à Rameau (no. 2 of Images I) -- Les collines d'Anacapri (no. 5 of Préludes I) -- La fille aux cheveux de lin (no. 8 of Préludes I) -- Brouillards (no. 1 of Préludes II) -- La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune (no. 7 of Préludes II) -- Feux d artifice (no. 12 of Préludes II) -- Beau soir -- Cello sonata in D minor: Prologue: Lent -- Cello sonata in D minor: Sérénade: Modérément animé -- Cello sonata in D minor: Finale: animé. |
| Abstract | The author explores the sophistication, refinement and inspirations of Debussy's music, pointing out subtleties that otherwise could take years of careful listening to fully appreciate. Includes a full-length CD of the maestro's masterworks. |
| Local note | Joyner-JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib CD-9642. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 145) and CD track listing (147-148). |
| ISBN | 1574671537 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9781574671537 (pbk.) |