Claude Debussy - La Cathédrale Engloutie Preludes 1 No.10

Claude Debussy - La Cathédrale Engloutie Preludes 1 No.10 Komponist: Claude Debussy Serie: Henle Urtext Editions Vanskelighetsgrad: Viderekommen Antall sider: 8 Instrument: Piano Utgivelsesår: 1998 Utgiver: G. Henle Verlag Utgavenummer: HN 643 ISMN: 9790201806433 This single edition it is number 10 in the first volume of the Préludes (HN 383) of 1910 shows the extent of Debussy’s imagination as he conjures up the old city of Ys that has sunk into the sea. Debussy enjoyed playing this piece himself and also left behind a recording on piano roll. This gives important insights into his tempi. The term prélude, reminiscent of Chopin, makes clear the return to traditional forms, which the now established composer was slowly embracing once again. The programmatic title, as with all of the Préludes, is only given at the end of the piece, thus underlining its passing significance.