Debussy prelude 1 book 1

[ariel12345]

Hi
Here is my performance, would be glad to hear what you think.
Thanks!

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[rachfan]

Hi ariel,

I think you played "Delphic Dancers" very well indeed.  As you know, the piece is written on three levels: the sustained melody in the dotted rhythms, the detached chords framing the melody, and the the percussive accents of the major seconds (crotals).  You took all of this into account.  You followed and emphasized the melody throughout, you played the detached chords with a convincing portato touch as required by Debussy, and all the crotals resonated well. The dynamic range falls between p and ppp, but you made the most of it, and you kept the accompaniment quieter and well balanced at all times.  

I also recorded this prelude, so know its demands.  Most often I don't need to count as I play the piano; however, in "Delphic Dancers", not only did I count where necessary, but subdivided the beats into fours to ensure precision!  This piece is a good learning experience in my opinion.

Very fine playing, ariel.  Overall, I think you conveyed the slow, dignified and languid motions of the dancers which is what Debussy wanted the pianist to project.

David

  

[ariel12345]

Hi ariel,

I think you played "Delphic Dancers" very well indeed.  As you know, the piece is written on three levels: the sustained melody in the dotted rhythms, the detached chords framing the melody, and the the percussive accents of the major seconds (crotals).  You took all of this into account.  You followed and emphasized the melody throughout, you played the detached chords with a convincing portato touch as required by Debussy, and all the crotals resonated well. The dynamic range falls between p and ppp, but you made the most of it, and you kept the accompaniment quieter and well balanced at all times.  

I also recorded this prelude, so know its demands.  Most often I don't need to count as I play the piano; however, in "Delphic Dancers", not only did I count where necessary, but subdivided the beats into fours to ensure precision!  This piece is a good learning experience in my opinion.

Very fine playing, ariel.  Overall, I think you conveyed the slow, dignified and languid motions of the dancers which is what Debussy wanted the pianist to project.

David

  

Thank you so much, david! I appreciate your comments a lot. I'm sure my playing is far from perfect but I hope I do manage to do something decent.
Thanks:)