By
Claude Debussy
Debussy's "La fille aux cheveux de lin" (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair) from his first book of Préludes is a delicate and serene piece that paints a musical picture of a gentle pastoral scene. The prelude's simple, flowing melody and warm harmonies evoke the image of a young girl in a tranquil landscape, embodying the Impressionist musical ideals of evoking mood and color.
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by:
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
In this lesson Jean-Yves Thibaudet explores the most beloved prelude Debussy composed, the "Girl with the Flaxen Hair." Audiences instantly recognize the soft, caressing opening theme, which requires exquisite touch and sensitivity. Timing is crucial to this music, and as Thibaudet demonstrates, one must careful observe the durations Debussy wrote – even when they are counterintuitive – to achieve the most sublime effects. Thibaudet shows how he uses all three pedals and controls his dynamics to create an intimate portrait of innocence and beauty.
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