By
Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy's Cello Sonata, L. 135, is a groundbreaking work composed in 1915. It reflects Debussy's departure from traditional tonality and his exploration of impressionistic harmonies and textures. Divided into three movements—Prologue, Sérénade, and Finale—the sonata is a remarkable example of Debussy's innovative use of timbre and expressive nuance, making it a significant contribution to the chamber music repertoire.
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by:
Clive Greensmith
In this course, Clive Greensmith, Professor of Cello at the Colburn School, takes us into the colorful and dramatic realm of the Debussy Cello Sonata. The work, written in 1915, is one of the shortest major sonatas for cello, yet presents myriad challenges to the musician. In addition to brilliant solutions to the work's many difficulties, Greensmith also presents fascinating historical context for this most enigmatic sonata.
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