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Immerse yourself in the evocative sound world of Claude Debussy's Préludes, Book 1, performed here in its entirety. This collection of twelve short piano pieces, composed between 1909 and 1910, represents the pinnacle of Impressionist music, where each prelude is a miniature tone poem painting scenes, moods, and images.

This video presents a complete performance of Book 1, ideal for deep listening, study, relaxation, or as a sophisticated backdrop for work and reflection. Experience the haunting beauty of La cathédrale engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral), the delicate lyricism of La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair), and the vibrant energy of Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest (What the West Wind Saw).

🎹 DEBUSSY: PRÉLUDES, BOOK 1 – COMPLETE TRACKLIST & TIMESTAMPS

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00:00 I. Danseuses de Delphes (Dancers of Delphi)
0:03:45 II. Voiles (Sails or Veils)
0:07:20 III. Le vent dans la plaine (The Wind in the Plain)
0:09:45 IV. Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir (Sounds and Scents Swirl in the Evening Air)
0:13:30 V. Les collines d'Anacapri (The Hills of Anacapri)
0:16:50 VI. Des pas sur la neige (Footsteps in the Snow)
0:20:15 VII. Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest (What the West Wind Saw)
0:24:00 VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair)
0:26:40 IX. La sérénade interrompue (The Interrupted Serenade)
0:29:20 X. La cathédrale engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral)
0:34:50 XI. La danse de Puck (Puck's Dance)
0:37:10 XII. Minstrels

👁️ THE UNIQUE TITLES OF THE PRÉLUDES
In a unique stylistic choice, Debussy placed the evocative, poetic title of each prelude at the end of the piece, rather than at the beginning. This was his way of suggesting that the music should create its own impression first, with the title serving as a final point of reflection, not a programmatic instruction.

🎧 LISTENING GUIDE: KEY PRELUDES HIGHLIGHTS
• La cathédrale engloutie (X): Based on a Breton myth, this piece uses monumental harmonies to depict a cathedral rising from the water and then submerging again. Listen for the rising fourths and the gradual dynamic swell.
• La fille aux cheveux de lin (VIII): One of Debussy's most beloved melodies, this piece is characterized by its sweet, folk-like simplicity and pentatonic influences.
• Des pas sur la neige (VI): A profound study in loneliness and stillness, with a persistent, trudging rhythm and haunting, sparse textures.
• Ce qu'a vu le vent d'ouest (VII): A virtuosic and terrifying depiction of a storm, full of relentless energy and crashing dissonances.

📚 ABOUT CLAUDE DEBUSSY & IMPRESSIONISM
Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a central figure in the transition from the Romantic era to 20th-century modernism. Often labeled an "Impressionist" (a term he disliked), he sought to capture atmosphere, suggestion, and sensory experience through innovative uses of harmony, texture, and timbre. The Préludes are quintessential examples of this aesthetic.
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