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Children's Corner, L. 113: I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum

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Claude Debussy

"Children's Corner, L. 113: I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum" is a delightful piano composition by the renowned French composer Claude Debussy. Part of a suite dedicated to his daughter Chou-Chou, this piece draws its name from the opening chapter of Muzio Clementi's "Gradus ad Parnassum," reflecting the playful and imaginative spirit of childhood. Its intricate, cascading melodies and harmonies pose a challenge for pianists, showcasing Debussy's signature impressionistic style and conveying the innocence and wonder of youth.

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Children's Corner, L. 113: I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum

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Claire Huangci

An ironic nod to Clementi and Czerny, whose training pieces entitled "Gradus ad Parnassum" were meant to help piano students ascend to the heights of virtuosity, Debussy's miniature of the same name is a delightful twist on the 19th-century finger exercise. While it is indeed a study in touch and finger dexterity, as Claire Huangci shows, it is at the same time a whirlwind of color and a wistful tribute to childhood.

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