Debussy: An Introduction to His Piano Music

Description

This collection of Debussy's popular intermediate pieces includes “Clair de lune,” “Reverie,” “Le petit nègre,” the complete “Children's Corner Suite” and other works. The introductory pages discuss symbolist poetry, French Impressionist painters and Debussy's musical style. A variety of photographs taken throughout the composer's life are also included.

Contents:
• Arabesque
• The Children's Corner

• I. Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum
• II. Jimbo's Lullaby
• III. Serenade of the Doll
• IV. The Snow Is Dancing
• V. The Little Shepherd
• VI. Golliwogg's Cake Walk

• Clair de Lune
• Le Petit Nègre
• Rêverie
• Sarabande