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Slow and grave, ('Lent et grave'), the third Gymnopedie is perhaps the most heartbreaking. The whole ambience is punctuated by mournful melodies that have become so popular in modern productions.
A piano solo that starts peacefully and delicately before rising to an emotional crescendo, then dropping back to a serene finish. An atmospheric piece that showcases Chopin's mastery of the piano.
Warm, Intimate, Heartfelt
Graceful, Relaxing
Light Country, Mellow, Relaxed, Easy
Singing, Contented
A beautiful, flowing introduction leads us into a magical fantasy. Sweet and tender, this is the first of Debussy's 'Deux Arabesques'. Written in E major and played at a slow tempo it gives a regal, emotional tone. Widely used in popular culture such as in TV themes and advertising. It has also been sampled by Alicia Keys and used in the video game 'Final Fantasy V'.
Full Orchestra featuring: Glockenspiel, Piano, Harp, Sleigh bells and Strings.
The second Gnossienne has the instruction, 'avec ?tonnement', (with astonishment), to instruct the player to play slightly faster than the other two pieces. Still has lots of space and freedom of expression.
Peaceful, Wafting
Zwei Klavierthemen stehen einander gegenüber, danach folgt ein bewegter Mittelteil. Eignet sich als Untermalung für eine Collage ebenso wie für die Akzentuierung eines dramatischen Momentes. Nicht zu aufdringlich, aber doch thematisch markant. Im vorliegenden Arrangement für Klavier-Solo.
Peaceful, Wafting