Nocturnes (Debussy, Claude)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 pieces
  1. Nuages
  2. Fêtes
  3. Sirènes
Composition Year 1897-99
Completed on Dec. 15, 1899 at 3AM
Genre Categories Nocturnes; For female chorus, orchestra; Scores featuring female chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; For chorus with orchestra; For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano; For 2 players; For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings; Scores featuring wind band; For piano (arr); For 1 player

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Full Scores

 Complete Score
#410848 - 15.93MB, 85 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 389x⇩ - 2138

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2138 (2016/2/10)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.(ca.1899-1900)
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 1. Nuages
#34183 - 13.25MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15644x⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/6)

 2. Fêtes
#34184 - 34.88MB, 53 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8271x⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/6)

 3. Sirènes
#34185 - 29.57MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6524x⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/7/6)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plates E. 1415-1417 F.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes Color scan. This is the first edition of the full score and does not contain Debussy's revisions of orchestration. It therefore does not exactly match the contents of the orchestral parts available at IMSLP. Recordings usually use the revised orchestration.
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 Complete Score
#14960 - 6.28MB, 111 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23152x⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2007/10/3)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plates E. 1415-1417 F.
Reprinted Three Great Orchestral Works in Full Score
Mineola: Dover Publications, 1983.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes This is the first edition of the full score and does not contain Debussy's revisions of orchestration. It therefore does not exactly match the contents of the orchestral parts available at IMSLP. Recordings usually use the revised orchestration.
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 Complete score (EU)
#419438 - 9.05MB, 113 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/V - 570x⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2016/4/15)

 Color cover
#419439 - 0.39MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 12x⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2016/4/15)

Editor Nouvelle édition, 1930
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Jobert, 1930. Plates J.J. 419-421.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#42479 - 7.11MB, 120 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/C*/V* - 8626x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/10/20)

Editor Max Pommer (1936*)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, 1977. Plate E.P. 12908.
URTEXT EDITION 
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Nuages (No.1)

 Complete Score (Preview)
#08867 - 2.77MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4213x⇩ - ArcticWind7

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ArcticWind7 (2007/6/27)

Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900. Plate E. 1415 F.
Reprinted New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1956).No.103
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Misc. Notes Low resolution
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Parts

 Flute 1/2, 3
#36056 - 1.18MB, 14, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2660x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Oboe 1/2, English Horn
#36057 - 1.31MB, 13, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2935x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭, A)
#36058 - 0.98MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2097x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Bassoon 1/2, 3
#36059 - 1.16MB, 12, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1572x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#36060 - 1.42MB, 11, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1790x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Trumpet 1/2, 3 (F)
#36061 - 0.61MB, 6, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4390x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Trombone 1/2, 3, Tuba
#36062 - 0.43MB, 3, 2, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1644x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Timpani, Snare Drum, Cymbals
#36063 - 0.42MB, 4, 2, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1594x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Harp 1, 2
#36064 - 0.82MB, 8, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1524x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Violins I
#36065 - 1.12MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2336x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Violins II
#36066 - 0.98MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1288x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Violas
#36067 - 0.81MB, 16 (2-17) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1309x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

 Cellos
#26370 - 0.86MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1467x⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/6)

 Basses
#36068 - 0.46MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1047x⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/7/31)

Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1900.
Reprinted New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1956).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
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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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Pianos (Ravel)

 Complete score
#13295 - 4.86MB, 49 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3988x⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/10/04)

 1. Nuages
#01679 - 0.73MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3739x⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/10/04)

 2. Fêtes
#01680 - 1.96MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2240x⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/10/04)

 3. Sirènes
#01681 - 2.16MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1881x⇩ - Feldmahler

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Feldmahler (2006/10/04)

Arranger Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)
Publisher. Info. Paris: E. Fromont, 1909. Plate E. 3003 F.
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Fêtes (No.2)

For Wind Band (Picard)

 Complete score
#284840 - 1.28MB, 24 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1560x⇩ - Benjaminlapicard

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Benjaminlapicard (2013/6/16)

Editor Benjamin Picard
Publisher. Info. Benjamin Picard, 2013
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For Piano solo (Borwick)

 Complete Score
#07755 - 1.13MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5945x⇩ - Daphnis

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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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General Information

Work Title Nocturnes
Alternative. Title
Composer Debussy, Claude
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. CD 98 ; L.91
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 pieces
  1. Nuages
  2. Fêtes
  3. Sirènes
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1897-99
Completed on Dec. 15, 1899 at 3AM
First Performance. 1900-12-09 in Paris: Concerts Lamoureux. Camille Chevillard - Nos.1 and 2 only
1901-10-27 in Paris: Concerts Lamoureux. Camille Chevillard - complete
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 Vocal: wordless female chorus
Orchestra: 3 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets (B♭, A), 3 bassoons
4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (F), 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, snare drum, cymbals, 2 harps, strings
External Links Centre de documentation Claude Debussy
Wikipedia article
LA Philharmonic Notes
Nocturnes - scores at Sheet Music Plus

Misc. Comments

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

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