Henle Verlag Debussy Claude - Petite Suite - Piano 4 Mains
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Henle Verlag
https://www.henle.de
info@henle.de
------------------------
Safety manager:
MDS
Email:
Address:
Summary of This Score
This score brings together four major pages by Debussy for piano four-hands, particularly appreciated for their richness of colors and finesse of writing. The set offers an ideal ground to explore nuances, attacks, and balance between the two pianists, while developing true playing companionship. Thanks to its variety of atmospheres, it is suitable both for lesson work and for preparing an audition or a musical moment to share.
Throughout the pieces, one moves from an evocative and singing atmosphere with "En bateau", to the more rhythmic momentum of "Cortège", then to the refined dance character of "Menuet", before concluding with the energy and lightness of "Ballet". The hardcover binding also makes it a durable support, suitable for regular use on the music stand.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Debussy, Claude | Instrumentation | Piano, 4-hands |
| Edition | Heinemann, Ernst-Günter (musicological editor) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in Debussy's Petite Suite for piano four hands?
The collection includes four pieces: "En bateau," "Cortège," "Menuet," and "Ballet."
Is this edition of the Petite Suite written for two pianists?
The instrumentation specified is piano four hands, with two parts performed on the same piano. The writing allows for working on balance between the two performers.
What edition is this Debussy score?
This score is published by Henle Verlag. The scholarly edition is credited to Ernst-Günter Heinemann.
Is the score suitable for practicing dynamics in a duo?
The four movements offer contrasting moods, from the lyrical atmosphere of "En bateau" to the momentum of "Ballet." The work focuses notably on dynamics, articulation, and coordination between the two pianists. "Cortège" brings a more rhythmic aspect, while "Menuet" has a dance-like character.
What type of binding does the score have?
The presentation is indicated as a hardcover binding, designed for regular use on the music stand.
