Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The preludes were composed in two books of twelve, the first in 190910 and the second in 1911. Underpinning the rich stylistic diversity of colin matthewss work is an unparalleled sense of architecture, combining a forensic attention to detail with a lucid sense of overall form. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Colin matthews felt the need to compose what he calls a postlude. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Provided to youtube by naxos of america preludes, book 2 arr. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Postlude by various artists and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. The halle asked composer colin matthews to furnish them with orchestral versions of debussys 24 piano preludes, and the task was completed in. Consequently it would have been impossible to have recorded debussys book 1 in order, and as all the preludes had been first performed by. Matthews has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skillfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and. It is a nice piece, though i must confess i was less enthusiastic about it than about his orchestrations of debussy s 12 preludes. Orchestrating debussys preludes written for the naxos complete debussy edition in 2011 i did not originally plan to orchestrate all of debussys preludes. In this recording of 12 of debussys preludes orchestrated by colin matthews, it doesnt work. Matthews lyon national orchestra, markl by claude debussy. The disc includes an excellent performance of debussy s underestimated jeux as well. In conversation minimally edited transcript from interview, december 2003. Claude debussy 18621918 the preludes 19101912, arrs, 200106 arranged for orchestra by colin matthews b.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Debussy gave titles to each one, which significantly he placed at the end, and in brackets thus. Postlude, an album by claude debussy, colin matthews, halle, sir mark elder on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. You may not agree with all of matthews decisions, but then thats part of the fun, isnt it. Buy colin matthews the debussy preludes 2cd album online. Buy debussy preludes for piano, orchestrated by colin matthews by halle. Complete orchestrations of all 24 preludes include versions by peter breiner, luc brewaeys, hans henkemans, and colin matthews. The planets written in 2004 for rpoowain arwel hughes vinyl release including pluto the prince of the pagodas written for the royal ballet production in 20. Unlike previous collections of preludes, such as those of j. In his booklet interview with jeremy siepmann the conductor claims that every note we present is by debussy but in fact colin matthews has added some additional passages of his. Colin matthews i did not originally plan to orchestrate all of debussys preludes. Minstrels arranged for orchestra by colin matthews 2.
Listen to music from colin matthews like pluto, the renewer, preludes arranged for orchestra, book i l. It is that, rather than their picturesque qualities, that changed history. I cannot speak too highly of colin matthews arrangements. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from colin matthews. Sean osborn and conductor noam zur have orchestrated the first book. I assembled them in groups of three or four, without following debussys order, and. As with the dozen presented on the first disc, they are not in the groupings familiar from the two books of the piano originals, reflecting that orchestral textures are not simply overlaid. I was very taken indeed with that disc so im delighted that the remainder of the.
Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir 1,4 3. Claude debussy s preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. The debussy preludes mark elder, halle orchestra on allmusic 2011 musical literalists may not be pleased with colin. It consists of the orchestral segments of the score the preludes and interludes from each act linked together. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes each. Colin matthews, claude a debussyles sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Theres a wall blocking new music, and sometimes it feels as if im banging my head against it. Consequently it would have been impossible to have recorded debussys book 1 in order, and as all the preludes had been first performed by the halle in discrete groups, usually of three or four at a time with no relation to debussys ordering, the obvious solution was to create an artificial book 1, to be followed by a similarly contrived. Moreover, colin matthewss own monsieur croche makes an exuberantly brilliant postlude, even if its helterskelter progress obviously includes very few crochets. Each book was written in a matter of months, at an unusually fast pace for debussy. The british composer colin matthews has orchestrated all of debussys piano preludes, and elder chose two to present here feuilles mortes from book ii and ce qua vu le vent douest from book i each preceded by their original piano versions in performances by lars vogt, the evenings soloist. Musical literalists may not be pleased with colin matthews free orchestral arrangements of the 24 movements of debussys two books of preludes pour le piano. Syrinx, 2012, debussy, arranged by colin matthews for flute and piano, 2. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir arranged for orchestra by colin matthews.
In his booklet interview with jeremy siepmann the conductor claims that every note we present is by debussy but in fact colin matthews has added some additional passages of his own in these arrangements, although they are perfectly in the correct debussy style. As already suggested, the performances are bold and colorful, and wonderfully played, complemented by firstrate engineering. I did not originally plan to orchestrate all of debussys preludes. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The playing is superb and the recorded sound is top notch. Claude debussys preludes are 24 pieces for solo piano, divided into two books of 12 preludes. Although matthews is clearly trying his hardest to both be faithful to and to transcend the original, in the end his transcriptions are well made but wrongheaded. Find the best clips, watch programmes, catch up on the news, and read the latest colin matthews interviews. This second debussy disc on the halles own label completes the orchestras traversal of the debussy preludes in the arrangements by colin matthews. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans lair du soir. Images book 1, 2018, debussy, orchestrated by colin matthews, c. For the opening concert of the halle orchestras 20012 season, its newly appointed principal conductor, mark elder, asked to include a.
Debussys 24 piano preludes are seductive and brilliant but an extra sheen is added in colin matthewss series of orchestrations composed for elders halle orchestra. Orchestral reimaginings of debussys piano pieces which are entertaining, intriguing and very satisfying. The debussy preludes to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests. For the opening concert of the halle orchestras 20012 season, its newly appointed principal conductor, mark elder, asked to include a work of mine. Monsieur croche, a tribute to debussy that fits very nicely with the preludes. Book i was written between december 1909 and february 1910.
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