Claude Debussy - Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- - Composer: Achille-Claude Debussy (22 August 1862 -- 25 March 1918)
- Performers: Osian Ellis (harp), The Melos Ensemble
- Year of recording: 1962
Sonate en trio, for flute, viola & harp, L. 137, written in 1915.
00:00 - I. Pastorale
06:06 - II. Interlude
11:12 - III. Finale
Claude Debussy's Sonata for flute, viola, and harp (1915) is the second entry in a projected series of six chamber sonatas (of which the composer completed only three). The sonata is at once evocative and emotionally ambiguous, though a great deal less harmonically adventuresome than its two companions; Debussy once remarked that he didn't know whether it "should move us to laughter or to tears. Perhaps both? "
- The sonata opens with a freely constructed movement marked Pastorale: Lento, dolce rubato. Debussy subjects six essential musical cells to a free variation treatment as the music unfolds. When he reprises these melodic strands, he does so without regard for their initial ordering, and yet with a clear dramatic impact. The atmosphere, seemingly relaxed, is nonetheless charged with a sense of repressed passion; the pause in the second measure, for instance, is positively bursting with psychological tension.
- The second movement, Interlude: Tempo di minuetto, recalls the Menuet of Debussy's Suite bergamasque (1890) in its vague implication -- rather than explicit modeling -- of a dance form; here, though, the rhythmic structure is more sharply defined.
- In the finale, marked Allegro moderato ma risoluto, the reason for Debussy's decision to abandon the sonata's original scoring -- flute, oboe, and harp -- becomes clear. Without the viola's passionate pizzicati, the finale would lose much of its essential character; indeed, its opening would be unrecognizable. Listening to such an abstract, non-representational movement, it is easy to understand why Debussy was moved on one occasion to refer to anyone who described such music as "impressionistic" as an "imbecile."
The piece is dedicated: "Les Six Sonates pour Divers instruments sont offertes en hommage à Emma-Claude Debussy (p.m.). Son mari, Claude Debussy"
One can compare this piece to Leo Smit's Trio (also for Flute, Viola and Harp) from 1926 written as a tribute to Debussy, which is uploaded on this channel. 
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Notice to composers: harmonics sound the best on the harp when played on flat strings. The vibration is from the board to the pin at the neck. If a composer writes in flats the result is beautiful. Sharps almost never work. Naturals come out sometimes. In this piece when the harp plays in flats the key signature is actually in sharps.
Noted! Thanks!
Wow that's so interesting!
Sail into the sunset. Thank you so much for your tips on the harmonics of the harp. I delved completely into this wonderful instrument last year. When you are a pianist, as I am, you have the tendency to avoid this gorgeous instrument.
Gracias!
So you're saying Debussy fucked up lawl?
I moved to New York like 6 years ago. When I was living there I would listen to this on the bus on the way into the city and remember looking out the window seeing snow coming down while I had this playing. Every time I play this, I am taken back there almost instantly.
I love the timbre of the viola in this recording. Sounds like no other.
Debussy has been one of my favorite composers since childhood (I am now in my mid-60s), and every so often I find a composition I have never heard before. This sonata is new to me, and it has brought joy and beauty into my morning.
I am happy for you.
This is a marvellous piece.Debussy was about to pass away and suffered a lot, what can be heard in the sonata for violin and piano which follows this one. It seems that here a miracle occurred. All sufferings have disappeared, we have the warm and delicate Debussy that we all know and love. And what a delicate alliance of tones !!!! "La souple arabesque....." ❤❤❤🧡💛💜🤎💜💛🧡❤❤
The harp fifths starting at 0:57 (then reprised at 4:35) are so beautiful , such an inspired piece of music.
Really reminiscent of a motive from Britten's Ceremony of Carols for me... although Britten composed his piece some 30 years after Debussy
Viola sounds so much like the human voice.
id say cello does it a bit better, but viola would definetly be 2nd
Lovely! A very atmospheric composition by Debussy, unfortunately often overlooked and underappreciated.
This whole piece is a journey, a trip to wonderful places.
I've been (badly) whistling the main motif from this for 10 years, I knew it was a classical piece, but no idea which one. It's funny the way the brain files things away in dusty corners.
but it's not a classical piece... it's late debussy
@@lawrencewei3583 he means classical music as it's commonly used as a broad term to describe instrumental music.
magical enchanted garden...marvellous
This is the rare work which however great, is immediately appealing to all on first listening. But then with further hearing, one begins to appreciate what a complex and utterly inspired masterpiece it truly is...a friend for life. This is a truly successful recording that you can buy with the confidence that it truly will give you the piece, as it were.
A composer with pieces that appealing on first listen are good. it makes it easier for listeners to dip their toes in the water that is the composers harmonic language.
This is one of my favourite works of all time, thank you!
Masterpiece, absolutely! Really beautiful (60 year old!) recording and performance.
Your channel is a real treasure, congratulations and thanks for your immense contribution !!!!
So late in his life, Debussy was still producing (in my opinion) some of his best work.
Even after so many years, this piece appears very modern: Doubtful, ironic, yet with beauty still shining through.
I'm planning to write a piece for this instrumentation, and this will inspire! Love the whole tone tonality and harmonics.
+David Dolatowski Sounds good! Try my upload of Leo Smit's piece for the same combination too, it was modeled after this piece.
+olla-vogala I did hear leo smit's work and really liked it. I will listen to it again. Thanks
David Dolatowski
Excellent! Do you think you can get some inspiration from that piece too?
+David Dolatowski Good for you. As you probably know, this tonal pattern opens the Sonic Gates to non-earthly realms. I love it when it happens and of course only a master (Master Initiate ) can enchant the mind and senses in such a way. Be that as it may, dear David, give it a try. And though we fail a thousand times... all's we have to do is succeed is once. Blessings... CVD
I'm surprised this doesn't have more likes
Same
Stunningly beautiful!
As small as the forces involved are it is yet one of Debussy's greatest masterworks...
I can't remember where I heard this first - I think it must have been a cover disk in the 90s on some classical music magazine I subscribed to for a while. Its haunted me (in a good way) ever since and I come back to it again and again :-)
My dream is to one day dress up as a fairy or a nymph, sit in a forest by a brook and play this masterpiece 😍😍
Chef d'oeuvre absolu...❤
This is marvelous, in the true sense of the word. It just jumps out at you. I wonder what Claude would think of his music being continually interrupted by loud ads...
The crass insensitivity of the loud and aggressive marketing industry who do their ignorant best to destroy the transient, ephemeral beauty of this work
He'd figure out how to "monetize" it.
1:15 sounds like a part of his piece, "the girl with the flaxen hair".
JaeBum Lim the harp part sounds like it starts playing reverie not long after
thinks its because of thw tremendous harp
Was wondering if anyone else noticed. :)
Not to be sentimental, but my introduction to Prince was back in high school. Lovesexy had just come out. We were in the practice rooms, very late after school; we could faintly hear it. We were curious, we thought we were the last ones there. Indeed, the other practice rooms were empty. Lovesexy was emanating, turns out, from the little office of the high school orchestra conductor. Unlike the band teacher -- a vulgar extrovert from Philly, a Streisand nut -- Mr T was quiet, foreboding, mustachioed: a midwestern, suburban Toscannini. We overcame our fear and knocked on his door. The music stopped. A long pause. He opened the door, furious. We didn't know what to say. "What are you listening to, Mr T?"
DEBUSSY! THIS IS DEBUSSY!
And he slammed the door.
Amazing composition !
Thanks for the post, but the ad kills me every time
Superbe!
the late works of Debussy are often overlooked. I find their restrained classicism very poignant.
I find this piece to be eccentric. And poignant for it. :-)
But you must get Debussy when its young! When Debussy is old its ruined!
But for real so true. Love this piece
@@a_ghoul what do u mean
@@stravinskyfan ruclips.net/video/UKO-ebWS4Ko/видео.html
"Music is woman. It is impossible to realize how completely music is the feminine, which perhaps goes some way to explain why so often a certain chastity is characteristic of men of genius." (Debussy, quoted in Leon Vallas, 1929)
Thank you. I feel like i am a genius now, didnt have sex for almost 6 years, and i am 27 :D
A wonderful quote, but somewhat ironic coming from Debussy, a notable philanderer.
So what you're saying is.... No Nut November a good musician makes?
Yes, they were very chaste, the geniuses.. especially Liszt.
@@authenticbaguette6673hey... He was pretty chaste towards the end of his life lol
Thumbs down for audio ads right in the middle of the music.
Debussy really loved the 9/8 time signature a lot
Claire de lunee
Cgilbert to commit to 103 I would like to hear more Viola playing
I have to study this masterpiece for y Final Exams... !
As a flute player this song has a really good part for the flute with the violin.
It’s a viola haha
@@PKLevel99 And not a song.
シェーンベルクの「月に憑かれたピエロ」は1912年
3年後に作られてる
器楽法が優れてる
「月に憑かれたピエロ」みたいに難解ではない
ドビュッシーは心地よい作品で、器楽法は「月に憑かれたピエロ」を参考にした
坂本龍一が編曲した「春の嵐」のインストロメンテーションの手本
坂本龍一はドビュッシーとシェーンベルクを詳しく研究してる
viola!
14:09 I am going to steal and mess around with this excerpt, it really caught my attention. Unfortunately my sample librarys cant recreate the sheer amount of expression that comes out just 4 measures
There's some Bruyeres in this beginning movement
I always think that, and also a bit in the second movement with the viola's tune at 9:49
Thanks. I will check out Leo Smit's piece as well
0:05 is a good place to start. ^
13:00～
ストラビンスキーの「兵士の物語」の冒頭みたい
6:06
Claude Debussy - Sonate pour flûte, viole et harpe.
This sonata reminds me a bit of the Serenade by Albert Roussel.
0:06 is a good place to start.
04:23
11:14 sounds like it could have been from a Legends of Zelda game.
It could have been the other way around
Where can I get sheet music
14:50
Beautiful work.... The allegro passages in this performance are taken too fast, which gives the music a forced intensity which seems to be contrary to the character of the music, the notes of the melodic lines can no longer be heard and are rushed.
debussy be bussin
😳😊😂
You can imagine a Japanese moss garden and a stone garden？
I don't care what it is; it brings me into the alpha state
ngl i just dont really get this pice. I might have to play it, but it's just not clicking!!!!!!!!! any tips?
You can even play the Harp part on Piano
武満感の源流のひとつ。川のみなもと。
I have no idea what you said, but for some reason, it makes perfect sense
@@cminor3016 I said _”One of the sources of the feeling of Takemitsu’s works. The headwater of his own river.”_ 😄
why ads in the middle of the piece???? Oh Lord of $$$ $hame...
There´s a Chrome extension, maybe to other browsers as well, which removes all ads in RUclips. Check it!
器楽法の最上の手本
Who is the flute player?
Daniel Alcantarilla Nicolet, right?
Richard Adeny.
楽器が次々に受け渡される
素晴らしい器楽法
シェーンベルクやヴェーベルンみたいに難解にならない
サロン音楽だとの否定的な批判はフランス軍が書く
フランス軍は上流階級を憎悪するから
To put ads on this song is to wipe feces on your own face
03:52