Claude Debussy : Symphony in B minor (Allegro)

Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) – Romantic Period

Description:

This **G. Henle Urtext edition** presents Claude Debussy's Symphony in B minor, which, despite its title, only comprises the first movement (Allegro) of a proposed symphony. This work, composed between 1880 and 1882 while Debussy was working as the house pianist for Tchaikovsky's patroness, Nadescha von Meck, was never completed as a full symphony. The work lay untouched in Russian archives for a long time and was only published posthumously in 1933. This edition, edited by Ernst-Günter Heinemann with fingering by Andreas Groethuysen, is highly valuable as it sheds new light on Debussy's early creative period. Its limited technical difficulty also makes it suitable for music pedagogical instruction.

Product Features:

• Historical Discovery: This single-movement symphony (Allegro) is a fascinating work from Debussy's early career, published posthumously in 1933.
• Authoritative Urtext Edition: The score is meticulously edited by Debussy specialist Ernst-Günter Heinemann, based on the manuscript found in Russian archives.
• Expert Fingering: Includes fingerings by Andreas Groethuysen, a renowned specialist in the piano duo field, offering invaluable guidance for coordinated performance.
• Pedagogical Suitability: Due to its manageable technical demands, this Allegro movement is well-suited for music pedagogical instruction.

Performance Tips:

As an early work, the music blends Debussy's nascent style with late Romantic characteristics. Pianists should focus on maintaining a lively tempo (Allegro) and expressing the passionate, youthful energy inherent in the work. The simplicity of the writing compared to his later Impressionistic pieces makes clarity and rhythmic drive paramount. The duo must coordinate precisely, as this piece is highly rewarding for those interested in exploring less frequently performed, quasi-original Debussy works.

Contents:

• Symphony in B minor (Allegro)

About the Composer & Editors:

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) was the most important French composer around 1900. This early work provides insight into his formative years, before his complete break with traditional forms. The editing team includes Ernst-Günter Heinemann (Editor), known for his precise editorial work on Debussy's piano repertoire, and Andreas Groethuysen (Fingering), a celebrated specialist in the piano duo field.

Product Details:

• Composer : Claude Debussy
• Editor : Ernst-Günter Heinemann
• Fingering : Andreas Groethuysen
• Publisher : G. Henle Verlag
• Series : Henle Urtext
• Instrumentation : Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands)
• Product Type : Urtext Edition, paperbound
• Item Number : HN 407
• ISMN : 9790201804071
• Pages : 24頁 (III+21)
• 尺寸 : 31.0 x 23.5 cm

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克勞德・德布西 : B小調交響曲（快板樂章）

鋼琴四手聯彈（單鋼琴）– 浪漫時期

簡介:

這份G. Henle原典版樂譜收錄了克勞德・德布西（Claude Debussy）的《B小調交響曲》，該作品僅由一個快板樂章組成，原是作曲家在1880年至1882年間為交響曲所作的創作。德布西當時是柴可夫斯基贊助人娜傑日達·馮·梅克（Nadescha von Meck）的家庭鋼琴家。由於德布西對傳統形式的批判，他最終並未完成這部交響曲。樂曲手稿長期被塵封於俄羅斯檔案館，直到1933年才在俄羅斯首次出版。這份樂譜由恩斯特-京特爾・海涅曼（Ernst-Günter Heinemann）編訂，並由安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森（Andreas Groethuysen）提供指法，極具價值，為德布西的早期創作時期提供了新的線索。由於其技術難度適中，此快板樂章也適合用於音樂教育的教學。

產品特點:

• 歷史性的發現: 這首單樂章交響曲（快板樂章）是德布西早期生涯中引人入勝的作品，於1933年在他逝世後才出版。
• 權威原典版: 樂譜由德布西專家恩斯特-京特爾・海涅曼根據在俄羅斯檔案館發現的手稿進行了細緻的編訂。
• 專家指法: 包含由鋼琴二重奏專家安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森提供的指法，為協調一致的演奏提供了無價的指導。
• 教學適用性: 由於其技術要求在可控範圍內，此快板樂章非常適合用於音樂教育課程。

演奏提示:

作為一部早期作品，其音樂融合了德布西早期的風格和晚期浪漫主義的特徵。鋼琴家應著重於保持活潑的速度（Allegro），並表達出作品中固有的熱情和年輕活力。相較於他後期的印象派作品，這部作品的寫作更為簡潔透明，因此清晰度和節奏驅動力至關重要。二重奏必須精確協調，對於有興趣探索較少被演奏的德布西作品的學生來說，這是一個非常有回報的曲目。

收錄曲目:

• B小調交響曲（快板樂章）

作曲家與編者介紹:

克勞德・德布西（Claude Debussy, 1862–1918）是1900年左右最重要的法國作曲家。這部早期作品為了解他在徹底擺脫傳統形式之前的形成時期提供了洞察。編訂團隊包括恩斯特-京特爾・海涅曼（編者），以其對德布西鋼琴曲目的精確編訂工作而聞名；以及鋼琴二重奏領域的傑出鋼琴家安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森（指法）。

書籍詳細資料:

• 作曲者 : 克勞德・德布西
• 編者 : 恩斯特-京特爾・海涅曼
• 指法 : 安德烈亞斯·格羅伊特休森
• 出版社 : G. Henle Verlag
• 系列 : Henle Urtext
• 樂器編制 : 鋼琴四手聯彈（單鋼琴）
• 產品類別 : 原典版，平裝
• 商品編號 : HN 407
• ISMN : 9790201804071
• 頁數 : 24頁 (III+21)
• 尺寸 : 31.0 x 23.5 cm

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