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Topic: Debussy Collection that Includes Beau Soir Posted: July 28 2014 at 15:06
Hey Fellers,
Anybody know of a good Debussy collection that includes Beau Soir?
Also, does anybody know why it is so seldomly included in collections of his work? I get that is more on the pop side of things in terms of structure...but other than that it is a brilliant piece in my opinion. Maybe because it is a song? I know a lot of the collections I have are based on the forms of composition---e.g. sonatas, etc.
Also does anybody have a favorite rendition of the tune? I love an older one I've heard by Mary Garden on YouTube:
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Posted: July 28 2014 at 15:17
Nice, Logan. That was beautiful. I think I am naturally drawn to female singers for some reason. But this was a fantastic version that I hadn't heard before! Thank you!!
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Posted: July 28 2014 at 15:20
Do you feel that many people rush this piece? I've heard many interpretations that just move too quickly. I enjoy the ebbing and flowing tempos that a lot of people use, but overall I tend to like this performed more slowly. Perhaps even more slowly than Debussy intended. I'm not sure.
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Posted: July 28 2014 at 20:42
I, also, am naturally drawn to female singers, but I feel his vocals world really well with it. I also prefer it when the piece is performed in a more drawn-out manner.
Just avoid the Maria Callas featuring Pitbull hyper-dance re-mix.
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