Debussy confidently wrote to his publisher Jacques Durand in August 1905:?I believe without unwarranted vanity that these three pieces will prove to be good and that they will take a prominent place in the literature of piano music ? to the left of Schumann or to the right of Chopin ? as you like it?. Debussy?s ?Images? already popular during Debussy?s lifetime delight with their iridescent tone colour and dazzling harmonies ?which reflect the newest discoveries in harmonic chemistry?. The virtuosic second series is notated throughout on three staves.In commemoration of Debussy?s 150th birthday Bärenreiter is publishing an Urtext edition of these piecesreflecting the most recent scholarship and source analysis. Clear presentation fingering by Tamara Stefanovich and valuable information on performance practice all offer optimal conditions for the study of the work.Urtext edition based on the most recent researchIncludes fingering by Tamara StefanovichWith a detailed foreword (Eng/Ger) and critical commentary (Eng)Tamara Stefanovich studied at the University of Belgrade at the Curtis Institute of Music and at the ?Hochschule für Musik und Tanz? in Cologne. She has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra the London Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under conductors including Esa-Pekka Salonen Vladimir Jurowski and Pierre Boulez and has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon. She performed Debussy?s ?Images I? and ?II? in 2011 for the ?Klavier-Festival Ruhr?. Together with Pierre- Laurent Aimard she prepared the fingering for the ?Klavier-Festival Ruhr? Bärenreiter Piano Album (BA 9659).

Arrangement for Piano Four-hands by Maurice Ravel- Ravel had limitless admiration for Debussy’s famous orchestral work going so far as to say in an interview that it was his innermost wish to die to the sounds of this “uniquemarvel in the whole of music”. Since Debussy had himself already published a version for two pianos Ravel in 1910 undertook an arrangement for piano 4-hands. It was published that same year by Fromont in Paris andmade an impact all of its own. Henle have been able to recruit Debussy specialist Denis Herlin as editor of this Henle Urtext edition the first to evaluate all the available sources. The fingerings are by Andreas Groethuysen ofthe famous Tal & Groethuysen Duo.  

Piano reduction-This piano reduction is based on the study edition HN9989 that is being published simultaneously giving access to Debussy's short score in printed form for the first time. The composer afforded the Saxophone few solo entries.Today in particular in the version with Piano accompaniment it is usual to give the Saxophone further melodic sections taken from the orchestra. For this reason our edition not only includes the original part but also anadditional solo part by Daniel Gauthier professor of classical saxophone at the Music Conservatory in Cologne. It is the first work for Saxophone in the Henle catalogue.

In his youth when still searching for his own personal style Debussy composed a series of short stand-alone piano pieces. He took traditional genres such as the ballade mazurka nocturne and waltz but in general used each ofthem just once as if trying them out. One such was the ?Valse romantique? published by Choudens of Paris in 1891 and thus written at the same time as his famous piano works Two Arabesques and the Suite bergamasque. This charmingwaltz is of moderate difficulty and thus ideal either as a pedagogical piece or for concert performance. Our collected volume Debussy: Piano Pieces (HN 404) offers numerous other short piano pieces of modest difficulty for thosewho find that this practical stand-alone edition awakens in them a desire for more.

For the Piano-Debussy was a unique and progressive composer whose independent approach to form harmony and colour dominates his piano pieces. The Children's Corner Suite composed between 1906 and 1908 is not necessarily intended to be played by children or even to children but is intended to capture the essence of childhood with charm grace and humour. The music was inspired by and reflects the world of childhood fantasy. It was once described as portraying the games escapades and gestures of a small girl from Paris. Debussy's intention was to create moods and sensations and utilising his typical harmonic richness and mastery of the impressionistic style he succeeds inan appealing and joyous fashion.

One of Debussy's most well known pieces Le Petit Negre arranged for Piano Solo. Edited by Lynn Freeman Olson.

This collection of pieces marked a turning point in Debussy's approach to his piano compositions they challenge the potential of the instrument and exemplify his expressive sweeping style. These pieces express a vast new repertoire of emotional states and embody Debussy's beautiful and colourful use of harmony and his rich style and enchanting grace. Suitable for intermediate pianist and upwards. Edited by Maurice Hinson.

Peaceful Classical Piano Solos. Relax at the piano with this exceptional collection of satisfying and profoundly beautiful pieces to play. Includes pieces from some of the greatest classical composers of all time: Bach, Beach, Beethoven, Chopin, Coleridge-Taylor, Debussy, Mozart, Schumann and many more. Some pieces have been transposed and simplified for ease of playing.

Debussy composed this cycle and other masterful late works in the summer of 1915. He had withdrawn to a country house near Dieppe with his family and composed with fevered concentration. The self-critical composerwas very proud of his Études: ?I confess that I am pleased to have created a work which false vanity aside will occupy a special niche. In point of technique these Études will usefully preparepianists for a better understanding of the fact that the portals of music can only be opened with formidable hands?. Debussy?s Études are today a milestone along the path of those desirous of becomingconcert pianists.

More than the Score-more than the score… is a series of classic piano music covering much of the essential repertoire from Bach through Mozart Schubert Mendelssohn Chopin and Debussy right up to John Cage. Each volume focuses on one piece with written masterclasses and background information encouraging an exploration of the music beyond the printed score. All titles in the Edition Peters more than the score…series include written masterclasses from one of our panel of internationally-renowned pianists including Joanna MacGregor Roy Howat Daniel Grimwood Clare Hammond and Adam Tendler.J. S. BACH Prelude and Fugue in C major from The Well-tempered Clavier includes the printedscore a written masterclass from international concert pianist Daniel Grimwood in which he considers how to approach the playing of baroque harpsichord music on the piano a biography of the composer and a short history of the music all illustrated in full colour.

Ease away the stresses of the day with two collections of beautiful tranquil music.Put your feet up and enjoy the best-selling Chillout With Debussy CD from Naxos containing 14 favourite masterpieces. Then explore the complementary collection of Piano music with a hand-picked selection of your favourite slow movements and gentle themes by this great composer.

Four of Debussy's most playable Preludes for Piano. Including 'Danseuses De Delphes' 'Des Pas Sur La Neige' 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin' and 'Minstrels'. Grade: 7 - 8