A Journey Through Debussy’s Preludes 6: Julian Jacobson

Julian Jacobson’s final post in his Debussy series spotlights the last six preludes from Book 2 in preparation for his recital on June 6th 2024 at the 1901 Arts Club in London. Preludes Book 2 nos. 7-12 And so to the final six Preludes of Debussy’s magnum opus for piano. Having diverted us with a…

A Journey Through Debussy’s Preludes 5: Julian Jacobson

Today’s post is the fifth article in concert pianist and piano professor Julian Jacobson’s insightful series highlighting Debussy’s two books of preludes in preparation for his concert at the 1901 Arts Club in London on June 6th. Preludes Book 2, Nos. 1 – 6 And so to the second book of Debussy’s great, if understated…

A Journey Through Debussy’s Preludes 3: Julian Jacobson

In this series of articles, concert pianist and piano professor Julian Jacobson throws light on his preparation process for a forthcoming recital at the 1901 Arts Club in London on June 6th, where he will play both books of Debussy’s deliciously enigmatic Preludes. This is the third article in the series. Preludes Book 1, Nos….

A Journey Through Debussy’s Preludes: Julian Jacobson

I enjoy hosting articles written by friends and colleagues on this blog. Pianist and piano professor Julian Jacobson is no stranger to my website, and you can read the very popular 2022 series he wrote documenting his Beethoven sonata marathon, here. Today’s new series pays homage to Debussy; Julian will be performing the French composer’s…