La mer (Debussy, Claude)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
Composition Year 1903-05, rev. 1908
Genre Categories Sketches; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 pianos (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr)

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Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance (EU)
#718353 - 27.90MB - 22:55 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/N/V - 782×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/7/21)

Performer Pages Boston Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Serge Koussevitzky (conductor)
Publisher Info. RCA Camden, 1957. CAL 376.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Complete Recording (EU)
#586516 - 55.28MB - 24:09 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/N/V - 1366×⇩ - MP3 - Vangi

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Vangi (2019/8/21)

Performer Pages Philharmonia Orchestra (orchestra)
Herbert von Karajan (conductor)
Publisher Info. Parlaphone, 1953.
Copyright
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Sheet Music

Scores

Original version (1905)

 Complete Score, low resolution (50 dpi)
#139163 - 12.32MB, 213 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 20741×⇩ - Mark Starr

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Mark Starr (2011/10/18)

 I. De l'aube a midi sur la mer
#165221 - 22.14MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17533×⇩ - Kalliwoda

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Kalliwoda (2011/12/17)

 II. Jeux de Vagues
#165227 - 40.66MB, 43 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6523×⇩ - Kalliwoda

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Kalliwoda (2011/12/17)

 III. Dialogue du Vent et de la Mer
#165228 - 33.72MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7088×⇩ - Kalliwoda

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Kalliwoda (2011/12/17)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1905., dated 5 March. (engraver's copy).
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del/mrg]
Misc. Notes #165221, 165227, 165228: High resolution (300 dpi) color scans. The interleaved blank pages of the original are not included
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 Complete Score
#33282 - 4.66MB, 89 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/V*/V* - 25915×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2009/6/23)

Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.(ca.1973). Plate 7631.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Low-quality scan. This is basically a version of the score's first printed edition (1905) but with the brass fanfares mentioned below (rehearsal 59:mm.4-11) already removed. It still contains numerous differences from the 1909 second edition (see below). For example, compare the cornet parts in the last 7 measures of the work in this edition with those in the second edition. The currently available Eulenburg No.1321 mini score appears to be identical to this first-edition file.
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Revised version (1909)

 Complete Score
#15420 - 8.35MB, 137 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 49679×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2007/10/11)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1909. Plate D. & F. 6532, 6838.
Reprinted Three Great Orchestral Works in Full Score
Mineola: Dover Publications, 1983.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Monochrome scans. Marie Rolf in the introduction to the Durand Critical Edition: "The 1909 edition of La Mer is the last printed version known to have been sanctioned by Debussy." The Critical Edition does, however, contain many important corrections (examples: the crescendo in 1st bassoon part on PDF page 4, bar 4 actually starts in bar 3, and what look like accents in the nearby trumpet phrases are actually decrescendos). Some recordings (Munch/BSO among others) retain the brass fanfares that Debussy removed in this revision (measures 4-11 of rehearsal 59 - PDF pages 125-126).
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 II. Jeux de Vagues
#623730 - 12.99MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1613×⇩ - DigitalScores

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DigitalScores (2020/5/5)

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Parts

 Piccolo, Flute 1/2
#36716 - 1.11MB, 5, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7259×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1/2, English Horn • Clarinet 1/2 (A, B♭) • Bassoon 1/2, 3, Contrabassoon • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2, 3 (F), Cornet 1/2 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Glockenspiel, Cymbals, Triangle • Harp 1/2 • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2, English Horn
#36717 - 1.32MB, 13, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9095×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Clarinet 1/2 (A, B♭)
#36718 - 0.85MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4778×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Bassoon 1/2, 3, Contrabassoon
#36719 - 0.99MB, 11, 4, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4527×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#36720 - 1.44MB, 12, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5910×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Trumpet 1/2, 3 (F), Cornet 1/2 (C)
#36721 - 0.61MB, 7, 2, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7965×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#36722 - 0.46MB, 2 ea pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4600×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Timpani, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Glockenspiel, Cymbals, Triangle
#36723 - 0.72MB, 3, 2, 2, 3, 5, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6100×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Harp 1/2
#36724 - 1.07MB, 17 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3758×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Violins I
#36725 - 1.15MB, 16 (2-17) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13185×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Violins II
#36726 - 0.96MB, 14 (2-15) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3792×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Violas
#36727 - 0.91MB, 13 (2-14) pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4524×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

 Cellos
#26369 - 1.01MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 10008×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/6)

 Basses
#36728 - 0.55MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3383×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/10)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1909. Plate D. & F. 6533.
Reprinted Miami: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1985).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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 Trumpet 1/2/3 / Cornet 1/2 (B♭)
#394675 - 10.58MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3468×⇩ - Proxymedon

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Proxymedon (2015/9/28)

Editor Proxymedon
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Copyright
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Misc. Notes Tranposed parts.
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 Cello Part (for auditions)
#379050 - 0.09MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 3846×⇩ - Cellofan

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Cellofan (2015/5/24)

Editor Orfeo Mandozzi
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Orfeo Mandozzi 2015
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos (Caplet)

 Complete Score
#150313 - 7.09MB, 61 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3580×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2011/11/13)

Arranger André Caplet (1878-1925)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1905-1909. Plate D. & F. 7358.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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For Piano 4 hands (Debussy)

 Complete Score
#410738 - 8.55MB, 33 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 283×⇩ - 2138

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2138 (2016/2/9)

Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.(ca.1903-05?)
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 Complete Score
#242775 - 5.32MB, 57 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1825×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2012/7/18)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et fils, 1905. Plate D. & F. 6606.
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 Complete Score
#02908 - 3.80MB, 56 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7556×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2006/12/31)

Engraver Charles Douin
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand et fils, 1905. Plate D. & F. 6606.
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For Piano (Garban)

 Complete Score (CA)
#36712 - 1.69MB, 41 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 10/34/30 - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/8/10)

Arranger Lucien Garban (1877-1959)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Cie., 1938. Plate D. & F. 12,809.
Copyright
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General Information

Work Title La mer
Alternative. Title Trois esquisses symphoniques
Name Translations Morze; More; La Mer; 바다; Ծովը; ลาแมร์; Море; 海; Moře; 海 (德布西); Море (Дебюсси); La mer (Debussy); دریا (دبوسی)
Name Aliases La Mer, trois esquisses symphoniques pour orchestre; Das Meer, drei symphonische Skizzen für Orchester; Das Meer; L. 109; La Mer (Debussy); La mer, trois esquisses symphoniques pour orchestre, L. 109; La mer, L. 109
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 174989932; LCCN: n81133650; GND: 300042205; BNF: 140051277
Composer Debussy, Claude
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. CD 111 ; L.109
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ICD 50
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements
I. De l'aube a midi sur la mer
II. Jeux de Vagues
III. Dialogue du Vent et de la Mer
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1903-05, rev. 1908
First Performance. 1905-10-15 in Paris, Concerts Lamoureux
Orchestre Lamoureux, Camille Chevillard (conductor)
First Publication. 1905 (July) - Paris: Durand
Dedication Jacques Durand (1865-1928)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 24 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
2 flutes, piccolo, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets, 3 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 cornets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, triangle, glockenspiel, 2 harps, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
All Music Guide
External Links Centre de documentation Claude Debussy
Wikipedia article
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