Enter the atmosphere of Debussy’s 24 Préludes, discover what makes these magical miniatures so unique in the piano repertoire, and learn how to bring them to life at the keyboard.
Debussy’s piano music captures the imagination like no other, and his Préludes for piano are among his most evocative compositions. Each piece offers a vivid portrait of a character, scene, or legend, and yet each can serve as a template for the performer's own personality and creative impulse.
International piano phenomenon Jean-Yves Thibaudet leads by example. Watch as he manipulates the touch and tone of his personal Steinway in 3 of Debussy’s most enchanting pieces.
Explore how to realize the imagery embedded in the score of each Prélude
Uncover the layered lines and motives and infuse them with your authentic interpretation
Decipher Debussy's detail markings to create new experiences for your audience
Over the course of 8 videos, Thibaudet explores the one-of-a-kind atmosphere Debussy creates as a composer through the lens of 3 Preludes: La cathédrale engloutie (The Sunken Cathedral), Général Lavine – eccentric, and La fille aux cheveux de lin (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair). Take inspiration for your own artistry as Thibaudet analyzes his personal approach to the music before treating you to a performance of each piece.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet has enjoyed decades of international acclaim as a multi-genre recording artist and virtuoso pianist. His eclectic interests range from classical and contemporary music to jazz to opera, and he has worked with luminaries from the worlds of art, fashion, and film.
Thibaudet has recorded more than 50 albums and has appeared as a soloist with the likes of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is regularly engaged to perform at the leading concert venues around the world and is currently touring with a solo program of Debussy’s complete Préludes.
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