The Piano Works of Claude Debussy (Dover Books on Music) [Paperback]

E. Robert Schmitz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Books on Music | Publication Date: 1966

Part biography, part criticism, and part analysis, this fascinating study of one of music's greatest geniuses is above all an authoritative commentary on the entire corpus of Debussy's work for solo piano. Written with special insights for the performer. Includes 21 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (1966)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486215679
• ISBN-13: 978-0486215679
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,001,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Debussy

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for the Serious Music Library, August 13, 2009

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This review is from: The Piano Works of Claude Debussy (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective, March 28, 2009

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Tim Mcdonald - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Piano Works of Claude Debussy (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)

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.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars helpful to pianists, November 25, 2007

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Karin - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Piano Works of Claude Debussy (Dover Books on Music) (Paperback)

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