Nocturne, Klavier zu zwei Händen

This piece is straightforward in its construction but highly advanced in its harmonies, and links up with the widely popular, 19th-century tradition of the ?night piece? or ?nocturne? for piano. Its themes and modulations are highly reminiscent of Gabriel Fauré, but in its chromatic voice-leading and unusual treatment of metre ? such as in the 7/4 central section ? Debussy makes a statement all of his own. Nothing is known about the history of its composition. Debussy?s 1892 contract with his publisher states merely that the composer had originally called it ?Interlude?; but then decided upon the far more suitable title of ?Nocturne?. One of Debussy?s most popular early piano works, it is now available in a Henle Urtext edition. Read more about this edition in the Henle Blog.... Mehr