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1. Prelude in F major

Claude Debussy

What's this piece like?

The Suite Bergamasque is a suite originally written in 1890 when the composer was a student and revised and published in 1905. The title derives from Bergamo, a city with ancient origins that is located in the foothills of the Italian Alps. It is traditionally considered the home of Harlequin, a standard figure of the commedia dell’arte.

Who's this piece for?

An incredible piece for advanced pianists looking for a relaxing and inspiring piece to play.

5+ pages

Impressionist

F major

MOOD: Dreamy, triumphant and bold.

TECHNIQUE: Scales and rubato.

Ranking

Equivalent to RCM level 9

Equivalent to ABRSM level 8

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1900

Tosca by G. Puccini premieres in Rome.

1902

Pelléas et Mélisande, C. Debussy's most famous opera, premieres in Paris.

1903

First controlled plane flight by the Wright Brothers.

1904

New York City subway opens.

1905

Prelude was first published when C. Debussy was 43 years old.

1905

Albert Einstein publishes his theory of Special Relativity.

1906

Dmitri Shostakovich was born.

1907

Edvard Grieg died.

1909

North Pole is reached by American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson.

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