Advices for learning Debussy's preludes

[mussorgsky]

Hello!  This is my first post here! It's about Claude Debussy's preludes. They're one of my favourite pieces in classical music. So far I've learned four of them (because I plan to learn the whole 24 of them in a few years and play them in one recital). First I worked on La Cathedrale Engloutie (no.10, book 1). Then I took La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin (no.8, book 1) and Minstrels (no.12, book 1). Recently, I learned "General Lavine" - excentric (no.6, book 2). What do you suggest to be next on the list? I will live to hear you suggestions! Best whishes from me!

[werq34ac]

I'm not sure how difficult General Lavine is, but if it's within reach, you should play Des Collines D'Anacapri. It's my favorite prelude after Cathedrale Engloutie.

[49410enrique]

i think any of these three (or better yet the set) would be fine,

i really like no 5, the first of this set, quite evocative

i think feaux d'artifice will probably have to wait a little while 

[drkilroy]

You could try no. 7 in second volume, "La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune". I am also learning some of the preludes, I can already play "Danseuses de Delphes" and "La Cathedrale engloutie", but there are some other that only need some polishing.

Best regards, Dr

[mussorgsky]

I agree for Feux D'artifice being the hardest one (However, I can sight read the first five pages). But can you tell me something about Les tierces alternees or Broulliards, because they are really interesting?

[precipitato]

hi!

feux d'artifice is the first and only debussy work i played hehe
yes i agree being the toughest, maybe the toughest debussy... dont underestimate it! to play it in 4 minutes isn't very easy, requires formidable techniques :O
his preludes are interesting! hmm... maybe some more of the book 1 preludes first, the 2nd seems more developed.... i never touched any other of them though :S