The Piano Works of Claude Debussy

by E. Robert Schmitz

Book Overview

This book is a firsthand report of a great composer's intentions in regard to the performance of his music. These intentions have been digested and interpreted for us by the composer's friend Robert Schmitz (1889-1949), who was himself a distinguished pianist, an articulate musician, and a well-known teacher. The product is an authoritative commentary on the entire body of Debussy's work for piano solo.
Written for both performers and listeners,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486215679
• ISBN13: 9780486215679
• Release Date: January 1966
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Must for the Serious Music Library

This book is a must have for any serious pianist. I am a piano teacher and find the information invaluable to pass on to my advanced students. All the piano works of Debussy are included. The remarks are insightful and helpful to both understanding the intent of the compostion and the performance of the piece. I've been looking for a copy of this book for several years and was happy to have finally found it.

A new perspective

This book helped me gain a new perspective on Debussy's works and really helped prompt and inspire me as a Composition Major to emulate some of the devices and inspirations discussed in this book. Excellent read for anyone who knows and loves this great composer and the contributions he made to music.

helpful to pianists

This is a helpful book that gives you brief descriptions of all of Debussy's piano works. For pianists.