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Sonata in G minor, L. 140

Claude Debussy · 1862–1918
Level 8 · Professional — about LRSM / LTCL · RCM LRCM
MinorPlayfulLyricalWell-known

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Type
Sonata
Setting
Piano
Length
About 13 min
Era
20th century
Nationality
French
Exam lists
ABRSM, Trinity, RCM, AMEB, NYSSMA, UIL, Henle

Notes

Compact, fantastical; colour and flexibility

About this work

Composed
1917
Dedicated to
Emma Debussy (Emma Bardac)
First performed
1917/05/05 in Paris, Salle Gaveau.; Gaston Poulet (violin), Claude Debussy (piano)
  1. Allegro vivo
  2. Intermède. Fantasque et léger
  3. Finale. Très animé

Exam & syllabus listings

ABRSM LRSM · Trinity LTCL · RCM ARCT (mvt) · RCM LRCM · AMEB AMusA (mvt) · NYSSMA 6 · UIL Gr 1 · Henle 6

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9

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