Reflets dans l eau, de Claude Debussy: caminhos interpretativos revelados pela análise de gravações da obra

Abstract

This paper presents the analysis of recordings of different interpretations of the piece Reflets dans l\'eau, cycle Images of Claude Debussy, and an interpretative proposal prepared by the researcher based on the study. The work Reflets dans l\'eau by Claude Debussy piece presents different rhythmic and harmonic material, either by the presence of unusual materials scalar tonal system or by the strong presence of rubato, which provides several options for the interpreter around agogic and dynamic. The emphasis on the sound, and consequently in listening as a basis for analyzing the work, provided comparative studies of recorded interpretations contributing to the understanding of aspects that are not explicitly revealed in musical notation, but which are parto f the interpretive process. The results coming from the comparative analysis of recordings on the computer provided quantitative data about the dimensions of time and dynamics, revealing how each artist used these resources to enhance certain moments in the work. To obtain the data and discussing the results, we chose to use the computing resources of audio analysis software Sonic Visualiser and the waveforms of the recordings. The similarities and differences pointed out between interpretations, brought satisfactory results and allowed to understand the interpretive options addressed. An interpretative proposal was brought by the researcher in the form of recording, followed by a discussion of interpretive options used. The research enabled the analysis of elements that are not always evident in the notation of the piece and that are important for planning and interpretive understanding of a musical work.