Composed between 1906 and 1908, the Children's Corner Suite was written to capture the essence of childhood with charm, grace and humor. Debussy's intention was to create moods and sensations and, utilizing his typical harmonic richness, he succeeds in an appealing and joyous fashion. This edition is based on not only the original autograph manuscripts but also on Debussy's sound recording of these pieces.

24 works reveal Debussy's genius: "La Cathedrale engloutie," "Ondine," "La fille aux cheveux de lin," "Feuilles mortes," "Ce qu'a vu le Vent d'Ouest," many more. Glossary of French terms.

Contents: Arabesque No. 1 * Arabesque No. 2 * Clair De Lune * Danse (Tarantelle Styrienne) * Hommage a Rameau (Images I) * Jardins Sous La Pluie * L'isle Joyeuse * La Soiree Dans Grenade * Masques * Mazurka * Passepied * Reflets Dans L'eau (Images I) * Reverie * Sarabande (Suite).

Like his predecessor Chopin, Debussy discovered new possibilities and refinements in the art of playing and composing for the piano. His compositions and transcriptions for piano four hands are among his most inventive and interesting works. This volume contains "Marche Ecossaise, " written specifically for piano four hands, and the composer's transcription for four hands of "La""Mer.""
"These works display both the brilliant pianism at the heart of Debussy's musical imagery and the composer's affinity for the unexpected -- a quality that allowed many of his compositions to unfold like highly sophisticated improvisations. Reprinted here from authoritative French editions, they will challenge and delight pianists with their unique qualities.

Score to Claude Debussy's Les Sons Et Les Parfums Tournent Dans L'air Du Soir (Prelude 15), orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Halle Orchestra's Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy's Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

(Piano Collection). Contains nearly every piece of piano music Debussy wrote in this giant, 488-page, comb-bound book. Includes: Children's Corner, Deux arabesques, complete Etudes, Pour le piano, complete Preludes, Suite bergamasque, plus 27 other pieces.

"No composer in musical history has taught the pianist more new and permanently valuable things," says Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians, describing Impressionist Claude Debussy. This new compilation of the composer's most colorfully atmospheric works attests to his extraordinary powers of invention and to his reassessment of keyboard color and technique. Twenty selections range from such fanciful pieces as the impudent "Golligwogg's Cake Walk" and the misty "Sunken Cathedral" to the brilliant "Fireworks." A rich compilation of works by France's most innovative and influential composer, this convenient and modestly priced volume will be welcomed by pianists, students, teachers, and music lovers. Dover original compilation of works from authoritative editions.

Written during the years 1905 to 1912, this evocative orchestral triptych expresses the national characters of three countries. Iberia is scored with Spanish castanets and tambourines. It is accompanied by Gigues, a moody tribute to England, and Rondes de printemps, a celebration of spring in the French countryside.

(Piano Collection). Many of Debussy's best-known pieces are assembled in this convenient, affordable collection. Includes: Children's Corner * Deux arabesques * Estampes * Hommage a Haydn * Images * L'isle joyeuse * Masques * Le petit negre * La plus que lente * Preludes, Books 1 and 2 (selections) * Reverie, Suite bergamasque (including "Clair de lune") * Suite: Pour le piano.

Deux Arabesques, Suite Bergamasque, Masques, 1st series of Images, etc. 9 others, in corrected editions.

A boxed collection featuring historical performances by three of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's eminent music directors, Charles Munch, Erich Leinsdorf and William Steinberg. Stretching from 1958 to 1970, the recordings feature works by amongst others Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Haydn.

Here, in one concise volume, are all 6 pieces from Debussy's "Images" -- the Impressionist masterpieces that are among the composer's most popular works. Written in two sets from 1905 to 1907, the complete collection of "Images" is featured here in scores for solo piano, including "Reflets dans l'eau" and "Poissons d'or."

La Terrasse Des Audiences Du Clair De Lune (Prelude 18) by Claude Debussy, orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Halle Orchestra's Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy's Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

Debussy's six-movement suite for solo piano, Children's Corner (L. 113), was published in 1908. It is dedicated to Debussy's daughter, Claude-Emma (known as "Chou-Chou"), who was three years old at the time. The pieces are not intended to be played by children; rather they are meant to be evocative of childhood and some of the toys in Claude-Emma's toy collection. Also included is an outstanding CD recording from the Alfred library. Titles: Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum * Jimbo's Lullaby * Serenade for the Doll * The Snow is Dancing * The Little Shepherd * Golliwogg's Cake Walk.