Described by the composer as a "study in gray painting," this three-movement work exemplifies the aural impressionism that has become synonymous with Debussy's name. Shaded by his unique orchestral palette, Debussy brings to life three scenes: the summer love of Nuages, the celebration of Fétes, and the seduction of the Sirèns. Unabridged republication of the edition originally published by Ernst Eulenberg, London (n.d.).
La Mer (the Sea): Three Symphonic Sketches by Claude Debussy A complex and hypnotic masterpiece of orchestral texture, La Mer (The Sea) features marvelously fluid rhythm and shimmering evocations of light, color, and the sea itself.
Prélude à "l’Après-Midi d’un Faune"/Trois Nocturnes by Claude Debussy Two masterpieces of delicate, shimmering impressionism by great French composer. Trois Nocturnes includes Nuages ("Clouds"), Fêtes ("Festivals") and Sirènes ("Sirens"). Instrumentation. Glossary.
Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2 by Maurice Ravel Commissioned for the Ballet Russes, this masterpiece offers a rich musical setting of a Greek fable, displaying Ravel's genius for transmuting traditional form into a fresh expression. Authoritative edition.
Claude Debussy Piano Music 1888-1905 by Claude Debussy Beginning with Deux Arabesques (1888), this excellent collection also includes Suite bergamasque (1890-1905), Masques (1904), the first series of Images, and 12 others, all in corrected editions.
