Nocturnes (Debussy, Claude)

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

Performer Pages New York Philharmonic (orchestra)
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
Publisher Info. Columbia Masterworks, 1961. ML 5671.
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plate E. 1415-1417 F.
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Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plates E. 1415-1417 F.
Reprinted (pp.32-142)
Mineola: Dover Publications, 1983.
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Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plate E. 1415–1417 F.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, No.103, n.d.(n.d.[1956]).
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Editor Nouvelle édition, 1930
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Jobert, 1930. Plates J.J. 419-421.
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Ottaviano (2009/10/20)

Editor Max Pommer (1936*)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, 1977. Plate E.P. 12908.
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Parts

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13 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭, A) • Bassoon 1/2, 3 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2, 3 (F) • Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Snare Drum, Cymbals • Harp 1, 2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Generoso (2009/1/6)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1956).
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project. String parts engraved, others are produced from copyist's manuscript. These parts correspond to Debussy's revised orchestration and do not at times (e.g. wind scoring at the start of Fetes) match the contents of the first-edition full scores at IMSLP.
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Fêtes (No.2)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Sirènes (No.3)

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Defreeze (2019/9/10)

Editor Rein de Vries
Publisher. Info. Rein de Vries, 2019.
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Misc. Notes D'après Paris: E. Fromont, 1900.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Pianos (Ravel)

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Arranger Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1909. Plate E. 3003 F.
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For Piano (Samazeuilh and Borwick)

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Arranger Gustave Samazeuilh (1877-1967) (Nos.1, 3)
Leonard Borwick (1868-1925) (No.2)
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Jobert, 1923. Plate J. J. 191, 202. (Nos.1, 3)
Paris: E. Fromont, 1914. Plate E. 1428 F. (No.2)
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Fêtes (No.2)

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Daphnis (2007/6/13)

Arranger Leonard Borwick (1868-1925)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1914. Plate E. 1428 F.
Reprinted Paris: Société des Éditions Jobert, n.d.(after 1920).
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For Female Chorus and Orchestra

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Editor Hu Haipeng (b. 1984)
Publisher. Info. Hu Haipeng, 2019.
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Arranger Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
Editor Hu Haipeng (b. 1984)
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General Information

Work Title Nocturnes
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Trois Nocturnes; 夜想曲; Nocturnos; חגיגות (נוקטורן); Nocturns; Nokturná (Debussy); Ноктюрни; 야상곡; نکتورن‌ها (دبوسی); 夜曲; Nocturnes (Debussy)
Name Aliases Les Nocturnes; Les nocturnes; Fêtes; Nuages; Nocturnes de Debussy; Sirènes; Nokturná; 夜曲(德彪西)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; LCCN: no97073130; BNF: 13911417d
Composer Debussy, Claude
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. CD 98 ; L.91
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICD 53
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 sections:
  1. Nuages
  2. Fêtes
  3. Sirènes
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1897-99*
First Performance. 1900-12-09 in Paris, Concerts Lamoureux**
Lamoureux Orchestra, Camille Chevillard (conductor)
First Publication. 1900 - Paris: E. Fromont, Plates E. 1415-1417 F., 111 pages
Dedication Georges Hartmann (1843–1900)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 26 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation female chorus (wordless), orchestra
3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons
4 horns, 3 trumpet, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, cymbals, 2 harps, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
All Music Guide
External Links Centre de documentation Claude Debussy
Wikipedia article
LA Philharmonic Notes
Scores at Sheet Music Plus
Extra Information *Completed on Dec. 15, 1899 at 3AM. **Nos.1 and 2. The complete work was premiered by the same orchestra and conductor on October 27, 1901.

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flute 3, trumpets and trombones 1-2 in nos.2-3 only, trombone 3, tuba, snare drum and cymbals in no.2 only, timpani in nos.1-2 only, chorus in no.3 only 3rd flute, trumpets and 1st-2nd trombones are in nos.2-3 only, 3rd trombone, tuba, snare drum and cymbals are in no.2 only, timpani in nos.1-2 only, chorus in no.3 only