Claude Debussy composed all twelve of his Douze Études in just over two months, between July 25th and September 29th, 1915.
Composition History
Debussy considered dedicating his Douze Études to either Frédéric Chopin or François Couperin, ultimately choosing Chopin.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Debussy's Études transcend the genre's initial pedagogical purpose, developing technical tools to support the composer's specific sound-world and create novel sonic expressions.
Recording & Production
This recording of Debussy's Douze Études was made in October 2016 in the Libby Gardner Concert Hall at the University of Utah School of Music.
Composition History
Debussy's daughter, Chouchou, who was taking piano lessons at age nine, inspired some of the humor in the Études.
Performer Biography
Paulina Zamora, the pianist on this recording, was awarded the Circle of Critics of Art of Chile Award in December 2015 for her performance of Debussy's Douze Études.
Composition History
The Douze Études were Debussy's last piano collection, appearing during wartime when he was mortally ill and suffering from creative exhaustion.
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