Debussy Preludes?

[betweenthekeys19]

Hello, All!

I'm new to the forum, and I'm performing in a recital in the fall compiled of all Debussy preludes. I have already played Voiles, so that won't be an option. I want something a little more beautiful and idyllic than Voiles, however, so I'm hoping one of you can suggest something appropriate for me? I'm not very familiar with Debussy, so I need all the help I can get!

Thanks!

*edit*
It's been a couple of days, and I see some people have looked at my post. Please help me out! I need to decide within the next few days. Much much appreciated!

[revanyoda777]

How about La Fille aux cheveux? Its the most popular of the Debussy preludes, but its absolutely divine. If that doesn't do then check out the Sunken Cathedral (my favorite one) Its about 7 minutes long but you can handle it if you can play Voiles. The 17th prelude Bruyeres also fits your description (very beautiful piece) and is at around the 3 minute mark with the difficulty about the same as La Fille.

Overall I would suggest Bruyeres from the descripions you listed and I think you will love it!

[drkilroy]

My propositions are:

Bruyeres
"Les sons et les parfums tournent dans l'air du soir"
La terrasse des audiences du clair de lune
Danseuses de Delphes

The last one is pretty easy, but isn't it beautiful or idyllic?
I like La fille aux cheveux de lin or La cathedrale engloutie, but I would advise to play something less known.

Best regards, Dr

[redbaron]

La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin may be over played but that's for a reason i.e. it's incredibly beautiful. La Cathedrale Engloutie is also well worth playing if you can handle the gigantic chords. If you fancy something a little less obvious and also possibly a little more subtle then what about Canope? I personally think that it's one of the best of the Preludes.

[49410enrique]

take a look at no 12 from book one, i studied mistrels as an undergrad and it was one of my favorite debussy preludes i ever spent time with (i also played the above mentioned others for juries, this one was still a blast to play, you can really leave an impression with an original and witty interpretation).

[betweenthekeys19]

Thank you all for your replies! This has been very helpful, and it's leaving me with a difficult choice! I think my favorites are Canope, Bruyeres and La terrasse. I would play the Engulfed Cathedral, because I do like that piece, and my small hands need practice with those large chords; however, there is a student who has already played it this year, and they're rather touchy about duplicating pieces between students. We try to keep the competition down. Anyway, once I make my decision, I'll let everyone know!